PowerStroll Owner’s Handbook
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Part Code: Z24002 (Iss 02/13)
Contents
1.
Introduction
2.
Safety Procedures
3.
Parts Description
4.
Installation Instructions
5.
Disassembly and Transportation
6.
Battery Charging and Care
7.
Operating the PowerStroll
8.
Troubleshooting
9.
Specification
10.
Compatibility with Drive Wheelchairs
11.
Warranty
Introduction
The PowerStroll is designed as an aid to a
wheelchair attendant providing power to
aid pushing in otherwise strenuous
situations such as up steep hills, etc.
The PowerStroll is designed to work in
conjunction with most wheelchairs with seat
widths between 16” and 20” (40cm – 50cm).
The PowerStroll will also fit some narrow
width wheelchairs such as Drive Medical’s
Lightweight Aluminium.
The PowerStroll is to be controlled by an
attendant with a manual wheelchair and
user up to a combined weight of 18 stone
(115kg).
The PowerStroll uses a 12V 20ah battery,
and has a range of up to ten miles between
charges.
The PowerStroll is manufactured by Drive
Medical Ltd and is CE marked. Drive
Medical Ltd is an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
certified Medical Device Manufacturer.
Two models are available:
A single wheel with forward only
A dual wheel with forward and reverse
Safety Procedures
The PowerStroll must not be used solely by
the wheelchair user under any
circumstances.
Ensure the PowerStroll is installed as far to
the rear of the wheelchair as is comfortable
for the attendant to do so.
Operate the PowerStroll at a speed that is
both comfortable for the operator and
wheelchair user.
When connecting / disconnecting the
battery from the motor or the charger make
sure both the power to the charger and
PowerStroll handcontrol are switched off.
Ensure the PowerStroll is secured in transit.
It is also recommended that the battery is
disconnected.
Ensure that the battery is charged only with
the battery charger supplied with the
PowerStroll. Using another battery charger
may cause damage or injury.
Whilst the PowerStroll has been EMC
tested, it may be susceptible to certain
types of electromagnetic waves. Avoid
close proximity to mobile phones,
commercial broadcast towers and
emergency services’ radios. Other
household appliances are not known to
pose any such risk. If involuntary movement
occurs, switch off the PowerStroll and
report this to your dealer.
The PowerStroll should not be used when it
is snowing or during heavy rain. This may
cause damage to the PowerStroll. The
PowerStroll should not be exposed to damp
conditions or direct sunlight.
Note: Wheelchairs fitted with attendant
cable brakes. On such wheelchairs, the
attendant brake levers should be removed
prior to fitting. If the attendant brakes do
not have a separate parking brake facility,
then parking brakes should be added to the
wheelchair.
