Glide CentroGlide, Owner & User Manual

Page 1: ... MANUAL V 6 1 2022 IMPORTANT For your safety and comfort please read carefully and understand all the features prior to using your new CentroGlide Previously known as Centro Misuse may result in electrical or mechanical damage ...

Page 2: ...ce P 23 Section 8 Trouble shooting P 26 Section 9 Precautions for Controller use P 27 Section 10 Transfer to and from your wheelchair P 29 Section 11 Vertical Lift or LAR Seat Option P 30 Section 12 Warranty P 31 Section 13 Spare Parts P 32 Section 14 Puncture Repair P 33 Section 15 Technician Service ONLY P 35 Section 16 Wheelchair Occupant Vehicle Transport P 40 Note This manual covers the basic...

Page 3: ...eeled mobility devices for use as Seat in a Motor Vehicle See section 16 for more details With proper care and operation your wheelchair will provide years of trouble free mobility Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the functions and features of your power chair by reading this owner s manual If you have any queries about the functions of the chair you can call Glide Products or you...

Page 4: ...Hanger 5 Leg rest latch 6 Front Suspension Arm 7 Foot Rest Adjust Angle shown 8 Front Vehicle Tie down point 9 Castor Wheel front 10 Motor Brake release 11 Drive Wheel 12 Drive wheel clutch optional 13 Attendant Brake 14 Castor wheel rear 15 Rear Suspension Arm 16 Rear Vehicle tie down point 17 Circuit Breaker Reset 18 Armrest flip up 19 Actuator Recline 20 Armrest 21 Back Cane 22 Hand Grip ...

Page 5: ...u must read this manual and follow all the instructions in each section as they also apply to you 2 Never use power operated options such as Vertical Lift Power Elevators unless occupant and bystanders have hands well clear of operation 3 Drive Clutches or Motor Brakes should be engaged at all times while occupant is seated When drive clutches are disengaged there is no braking when manoeuvring wh...

Page 6: ... which it was designed and tested It is important that the user takes due care and understands the limitations within the environment that the chair will be operated As a guide only the following is a brief list of scenarios that could affect the stability of the chair and need to be considered when driving chair Always turn the controller off when parked Even if it is only for a short time as thi...

Page 7: ...ency The wheelchair will come to a fast controlled stop rather than sudden stop Ramps and Inclines Warning When your chair is on a ramp or incline the centre of balance of your chair will change Your chair is less stable when on ramps or inclines and should not be used unless you feel it is safe to do so If in doubt have someone with you Do not use the chair on a slope of greater than 15 degrees W...

Page 8: ...Cellular phones CB Radios and Two Way Radio Other sources include Transmitters from TV and Radio stations but are unlikely to interfere unless in close proximity to the transmitter EMI can cause your wheelchair to behave erratically or even more so release brakes or move by itself un expectantly If this happens immediately turn your wheelchair Off Before continuing the user must be confident that ...

Page 9: ...blem is found notify your carer and Glide Product Agent for repair or advice on how to repair Do not drive it if your safety is at risk Make sure that the batteries are fully charged before operating Make sure all tyres are inflated to recommended pressures and in good condition Make sure all accessories are secure and in correct position Check that the electronic brakes work correctly When chair ...

Page 10: ...ile Button select Profile Indoor or Outdoor drive settings 5 Speed Button Sets speed from Low to High in 5 stages 6 Joystick Used to steer wheelchair Also used in More information relating to PG Controller can be viewed at www glide com au Powered Wheelchairs CentroGlide Heading Related Documents PG Manual Warning Never push the On Off button on the Joystick module until you are seated correctly i...

Page 11: ...ir 5 Never hang items on the joystick E g shopping bags 6 To avoid damage to motor gearboxes always come to a complete stop before turning your power chair off DRIVING When driving the wheelchair for the first time you should always start with the slowest speed setting and gradually increase as you get accustom to your wheelchair The seat should also be slightly tilted approx 8 degrees for best dr...

Page 12: ...tighten Turn knob firmly Forward and Back Adjustment of Arm Pad Loosen small turn knob located on the outside and underneath arm pad Retighten when adjustment is complete Do not undo more than one turn This knob also allows adjustment of joystick module Flip Up Armrest Lock Located on the inside of the armrest mount bracket Pull knob out and turn 90 degree This will allow armrest to move freely up...

Page 13: ... one pin is used Once the legrest is on the locating pins and with foot plates up swing legrest towards centre of chair firmly so latch will click into position Height Adjustment of Footplate Your footplate will be fitted with one of two types of adjustment styles 1 Clamp Type to adjust height simply loosen clamp bolt move to desired position retighten clamp bolt 2 Incremental Hole Type to adjust ...

Page 14: ... disengagement Turn Key is located on the front of the each motor as show in image below Rotate each Key on both motors clockwise approx 45 degree to disengage the Motor Brake The key will snap into position when disengaging Once disengaged the attendant will be able to manually push the wheelchair Once completed re engage Motor Brake by rotating the Key anti clock wise until it snaps into positio...

Page 15: ...s to locate clutch in the disengaged resting position This will allow the chair to be free wheeled You may need to take some load off the Drive clutch by moving the Drive wheel by hand slightly forwards or backwards at the same time as pulling out Drive clutch Brakes Your power chair has electronic brakes and they are activated in the flowing manner 1 If chair suffers a power failure while driving...

Page 16: ...operated actuator These are operated in several ways Button located on controller in conjunction with joystick Remote switches located for best access by occupant Please refer to respective Controller manufactures user guide for more info Please familiarize yourself with this function for trouble free operation Adjusting the seat angle 1 Electrically operated actuator This is operated in several w...

Page 17: ...ts The use of positioning belts is highly recommended as it will help support the occupant and also prevent occupant from falling The use of position belts must ONLY be setup by Health Professional Improper use of positioning belts may cause serious injury Warning Positioning belts are not to be used as a seat belt when occupant wheelchair is transported in vehicle Please refer to Section 6 Transp...

Page 18: ...d the 22 degree mark Power reclining Backrest Your Health professional may have prescribed a power reclining backrest with this wheelchair The user should be trained for the use of this feature and should feel comfortable with its operation Other Options Your wheelchair may also have other powered operated options fitted to your wheelchair You must be trained by you Health Care Professional or Sel...

Page 19: ...operating instructions supplied with your wheelchair Charging Duration Charging times may vary depending on usage or battery state of charge battery size battery condition and age of battery In most cases overnight charging 8 10 hours is sufficient Avoid driving your wheelchair until batteries are fully charged Under charged batteries will reduce your driving range and shorten battery life Note Th...

Page 20: ...t base forward Remove battery cover and attached security hook as illustrated below 4 Unscrew and remove circuit breaker 5 To avoid accidental shorting of batteries when installing ensure terminal protection caps are installed If not then use insulation tape and cover all terminals 6 Orientate front battery and lift into back of Battery Box and slide forward Orientate rear battery and lift into ba...

Page 21: ...weight Replacing batteries with smaller or lighter batteries such 50amp hr batteries may change the balance of the wheelchair Recommended Battery Battery Type GEL Sealed Lead Acid Deep Cycle 2 x 12v 75amp hr approx weight each 24kg Maximum Battery dimension 260L x 171W x 220H Do not use batteries weighing less than 20kg each Warning Note For installation please refer to battery wiring diagram page...

Page 22: ...22 Battery Wiring Diagram Note If warranted packing blocks could be used to limit battery movement as batteries come in varying shapes and sizes ...

Page 23: ...sures can be reduced slightly for a softer ride Warning Never use High Pressure inflators such as Service Station guns unless regulated These are fast flowing guns and could result in over inflation or explode the tyre Only use regulated air guns or hand pump 2 Clean frame and vinyl parts with mild soapy solution 3 Wipe upholstery with a clean damp cloth 4 Check all cables for possible damage and ...

Page 24: ...ems that might otherwise go undetected For any questions concerning procedures or service contact your nearest Glide Products selling Agent or Glide Products Direct There are two different sizes of stops Type A 37mm for Anterior Tilt or 0 degree rake Type B 45mm 4 degree seat rake Vertical Lift wheelchairs do not require this stop User Serviceable Parts The only user serviceable parts are as per S...

Page 25: ...ts should be re greased using a Molybdenum base grease after High Pressure Cleaning Packing Shipping The CentroGlide Power Chair is shipped to Glide Products agents on a pallet enclosed with a cardboard box to minimise damage during transport Your chair should arrive to you fully assembled and ready to use If your chair needs to be transported interstate or overseas it is recommended that a shippi...

Page 26: ...g the above checklist please contact your nearest Glide Agent or Glide Products direct Wheelchair Speed suddenly reduced The wheelchair controller has built in safety features to reduce damage to the controller and motors In the event your wheelchair suddenly reduces speed it may be because over heating of the controller This could happen going up a long steep hill or if been continually in a stal...

Page 27: ...ck shows any signs of damage Beyond restrictions indicated in the user manual In places or on surfaces where a loss of wheel grip could be hazardous for example wet or wet grassy surfaces In the event of the wheelchair moving in an unexpected manner release the joystick This action will stop the wheelchair under any circumstances If your wheelchair is not steering or not performing normally or is ...

Page 28: ... swapped with another controller from another wheelchair without the strict guidance from your supplier Doing so may cause the wheelchair to drive erratically and in a dangerous manner All servicing and programming of controllers must be carried out by Selling Agent or trained Technician If your wheelchair handles poorly after servicing it may be an indication that the wheelchair has been re progr...

Page 29: ...is ambulant or able to do standing transfers removing swing away footplates will allow better placement of feet when standing or conversely closer access to seat when transferring into chair Where possible have someone assist you during the transfer 5 You will need to learn safe transfer techniques from your Health Professional 6 Always have wheelchair as close as possible to chair that you are tr...

Page 30: ...e of a 300mm vertical lift This is ideal where users are in environments where constant change in seat heights are required such as the workplace or for home use Warning Before operating any function of the Vertical lift ensure everyone is well clear of the wheelchair and notify persons within your vicinity of your intension before raising or lowering the lift Never operate if small children are p...

Page 31: ...rranty as below Chassis will be replaced within the first five year period Thereafter Glide will extend the warrant for further five years and will either repair or replace Upholstery 12 months warranty This will cover against defects in materials or workmanship Warranty does not cover against normal wear or damage Tyres and Tubes No Warranty Spare Parts All spare parts sold will have a 12 month w...

Page 32: ...TUBES 7 7 1 3 4 Rear split Aluminium rim Part Number 202493 8 200 50 Front split Aluminium rim Part Number 202492 SA 300 8 Drive wheel 14 Part Number 202565 Replacement Castor wheel complete with tyre and bearings 6 Castor Wheel rear plastic Hub Part Number 310130 7 Castor Wheel rear foam filled Part Number 20120A F 7 Castor Wheel rear pneumatic Part Number 20120A 8 200 50 Castor Wheel front pneum...

Page 33: ...be exposed for re fitment of new inner tube Slightly inflate the tube and insert into tyre To re assemble replace tyre on the front side of the rim and line valve up with indentation on rim as arrowed in Fig 3 Make sure the tyre is seated correctly and then insert back half of rim on the wheel as per Fig 2 Again make sure the indentation on the back rim lines up with the valve You can now graduall...

Page 34: ...rt 5mm Key onto gearbox shaft and line hub keyway up with shaft key and slide wheel back on Re install the retainer washer and Nyloc Nut to shaft and tighten nut to 50 nm torque It is recommend a new nut be used each time Warning Once installation is complete test drive wheelchair by Stopping Starting and turning several times to ensure it drives correctly ...

Page 35: ...trength Loctite 680 while the other bolt uses a thread locking compound Loctite 277 Assemble With one side of the spindle assembled with washer and bolt slide opposing end of spindle through fork and wheel until spindle is flush with outside of fork on the opposing side Once the spindle is located on both sides of the fork tighten securely Torque7 0 nm ensuring you use a thread locking compound on...

Page 36: ...late the tube before inserting new tube into tyre Re fit tyre tube back onto one side of the hub as per Fig 7 ensuring you line the valve up with valve hole on hub Make sure tyre is seated correctly and then fit other half of the hub again ensuring the hub valve indentation lines up with the valve Replace all 4 bolts inserting bolts from valve side of hub as per Fig 6 and tighten Dome nuts Replace...

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Page 38: ...rect height If adjustment is required then the following procedure must be followed Firstly the Tilt seat actuator must be set in the bottomed least tilt position and then the adjuster set so it is just short of the seat frame by 1 to 2mm The stop must not be used as actuator limit stop Damage to the actuator or seat frame will occur ...

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Page 40: ...t Wheeled mobility devices for use as Seats in a Motor Vehicle In accordance to AS3696 19 ISO 7176 19 This section covers both 4 point tie down system and the Dahl Docking station Applicable to CentroGlide models excluding the Bariatric version ...

Page 41: ...Wheelchair Mass P 44 5 Determining Motor Vehicle Size and type P 44 6 Wheelchair Securement in vehicle 4 strap tie down P 46 7 Wheelchair Securement in vehicle Dahl Docking stat P 48 8 Wheelchair setup for Transport P 56 9 Occupant Restraint setup P 57 10 Postural Support Devices P 61 11 Non Tested Backrest and Seating systems P 61 ...

Page 42: ...or use in a forward facing position ONLY 3 The user must not weigh more than 159kg for CentroGlide secured with a 4 point WTORS and 136kg secured with a Dahl Docking station 4 When wheelchair is used as Occupant Transport the wheelchair must be in the forward facing position 5 Use a 4 point strap type wheelchair tie down This could be a hook attached to the Tiedown strap end or if no fitting is su...

Page 43: ... models The CentroGlide was dynamically tested in a forward facing test with ATD test dummy using both a 4 Point Wheelchair tie down system and the Dahl Docking Station using a three point belt restraint comprising a pelvic belt restraint and a shoulder belt restraint that connect together near the hip of the occupant ...

Page 44: ... Forward Facing position is to drive straight in from the rear of the vehicle and avoid manoeuvring inside vehicle where possible To unload wheelchair again the best practise is to reverse wheelchair straight out without manoeuvring inside the vehicle Warning Never manoeuvre wheelchair while wheelchair is on a ramp or lifting ramp Warning Occupant Vehicle Transport Maximum User weight Four Point t...

Page 45: ...ig 10 Four Point Strap Type Tie down system The Tie down system used must comply with ISO 10542 1 This will consist of two Front and two Rear attachment point and occupant restraint belts The systems must be fitted and used in accordance with the manufactures instruction along with the wheelchair manufacturer instructions ...

Page 46: ...n 85kg it is recommended to use an ISO 10542 1 WTORS heavy duty system which is rated for the total weight of the wheelchair including any options If using a HeavyDuty System use 4 straps to secure the wheelchair 2 straps at the front and 2 straps at the rear Never use equipment not labelled with ISO 10542 Tie down strap angles Preferred angles for front Preferred angles for rear Tie down straps T...

Page 47: ...point Only use the designated Tie down points on the wheelchair Fig 11 Warning Never be tempted to use any other point for attachment Fig 11 Each Tie down attachment point on the wheelchair will be labelled with the Hook symbol as below ...

Page 48: ... be secured in a forward facing direction This wheelchair is tested to ISO 7176 19 for use in road vehicles and meets the requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions The wheelchair has not been tested for other directions in a vehicle Content of Dahl docking station Mk ll kit 501750 Content of Dahl VarioDock kit 503600 Warning The Dahl docking station must be installed by an a...

Page 49: ...ditional wheelchair specific adaptation kit Dahl part number 502237 is required to anchor the lock plate to the battery box The lock plate and adaptation kit used is identical for both Dahl docking mk ll and Dahl VarioDock To install the Dahl Locking plate use Dahl Adaptation kit part 502237 ...

Page 50: ...50 Dahl CentroGlide adaption kit 502237 ...

Page 51: ...ortant that the fitter checks that the length of the bolts are correct If bolts are made too short to reach through all threads in the nuts they will not have the strength to carry the load required If bolts are made too long the batteries or other wheelchair components can be damaged If bolts are cut too short replace them with original Dahl bolts 502800 only 5 Apply Loctite 222 or an equivalent ...

Page 52: ...nti detach for leg hangers Also 6 x 8mm x 45mm socket screw with a radius head to replace the existing socket screws as arrows Fig 13 below Fig 12 Fig 13 Warning The Dahl docking station can be used on CentroGlide models with serial numbers greater 2203001 Retro fitting maybe possible to earlier models but requires modifications to the chassis which can only be carried out by an authorised Dahl in...

Page 53: ...of how the Dahl Docking system Mk ll functions 1 Dahl Docking station 2 Lock plate and spacer 3 Lock pin 4 Red LED 5 Green LED 6 Control panel 7 Release button 8 Manual emergency release lever 9 manual operating lever ...

Page 54: ...and the green lamp LED will light up 4 Do not forget to buckle up for driving Warning Do not move the vehicle Whilst the wheelchair is being maneuvered into position in the docking station If the wheelchair and user are not correctly secured If the warning tone sounds and or the red warning lamp LED in the control panel flashes or is lit Always check if the lock plate is properly engaged in the do...

Page 55: ... in case of electric failure A manual emergency release is located at the front edge of the docking station 1 Move wheelchair forward to remove the pressure on the lock pin and push the red release arm to one side and hold it there while the wheelchair moves away 2 A cable activated manual operating lever can also be fitted accessory The red release arm is also pushed to one side and should be hel...

Page 56: ...ng instructions for installation use and maintenance for the system used Installation of the Dahl Docking stations in the vehicle Only professional companies in the business of converting or building wheelchair accessible vehicles can order the docking system from Dahl Engineering A qualified and experienced technician must carry out the installation Dahl Engineering can provide vehicle specific i...

Page 57: ...lying to ISO 7176 19 or AS NZS 10542 1 7 Tire pressure should be at recommend pressures 8 Motor Brakes ON or Drive Wheel Clutches engaged 9 Manual Park Brakes ON 10 Remove trays and secure in a separate section of the vehicle or trays can remain secured to wheelchair positioned out of the way from occupant with energy absorbing padding between tray and occupant 11 Remove all Auxiliary equipment no...

Page 58: ...ant restraint in a moving vehicle regardless if labelled ISO 7176 19 SAE J2249 or any other Use a vehicle anchored and certified occupant restraint system instead Use a suitable headrest when being transported in a wheelchair Wheelchair anchored postural supports postural supports lap straps lap belts should not be relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle Occupant restraint should make...

Page 59: ...59 Illustration of proper belt restraint fit Fig 14 Illustration of improper belt restraint fit ...

Page 60: ...elvic belt is within the optional or preferred zone of 30 to 75 to the horizontal A steeper greater angle within the preferred zone 45 to 75 is desirable i e closer to but never exceeding 75 The use of a postural Hip Belt Lap Belt attached to the wheelchair is recommended only in conjunction with the Three Point Belt restraint The Hip belt is not to be relied on as restraint ...

Page 61: ... for the occupant restraint system shall be located 10 60mm outside the wheels on each side The peliv belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the optional or preferred zone of 30 to 75 as showen A steeper greater anle within the preferred zone 45 to 75 is desirable i e closer to but never exceeding 75 ...

Page 62: ...AS NZS 3696 19 should be as light as possible consistent with clinical function and secured to the wheelchair b A backrest that reaches to shoulder height c A substantial headrest or head support d The minimum restraint requirement recommended is a three point belt restraint e Ensure compliance with Clause 6 of AS 3696 10 f Seating systems that are not part of the wheelchair supplied by the wheelc...

Page 63: ...for this provision would be implied in favour of and all rights and remedies that but for this provision would be conferred upon the purchaser or other persons against Glide Products Pty Ltd arising under or as a result of the Trade Practices Act 1974 any other legislation or the general law are excluded and limited to the maximum extent possible and in cases where Glide Products liability cannot ...

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