Leitner Frankie, Manual

Page 1: ...r s responsibility to make sure the product is safe to use If necessary ask for help at any good local mobility store Please keep the invoice By purchasing and using a product from Leitner the customer accepts the terms and conditions and warranty published at www leitner com au including www leitner com au terms and conditions and www leitner com au warranty It is the customers responsibility to ...

Page 2: ...n t use mobile phones or other distracting electric devices while the wheelchair is powered on do not use the wheelchair in areas of high electromagnetic interference e g around radio or TV transmitters in the unlikely case the controls do not operate as desired immediately push the power off button and contact us always keep the wheelchair away from water Do not ride the wheelchair in the rain th...

Page 3: ...of wheelchair the warnings and instructions in the manual have been issued to the best of our knowledge and with the intent to make the wheelchair safe to use If there are any mistakes or parts in the manual which do not seem to make sense please contact us immediately and we are happy to work with you to clarify the issues We do not assume liability for any incorrect information provided in this ...

Page 4: ...n fire proof environment Operating temperature range during discharge is 5 41 F to 50 122 F Do not leave the battery inside car in direct sunlight or any other hot places If battery is charged at temperatures lower than 5 41 F the range of battery will be reduced Do not disassemble deform or modify battery Do not connect the and terminals of battery with metallic or conductive objects Do not store...

Page 5: ...Goods Excluded Goods Order No 1 of 2011 Images for illustration only actual product may vary Leitner 2016 Assembly instructions Please refer to the assembly instructions below When unpacking the wheelchair take care not damage any parts If removing the packaging with scissors or a paper knife make sure not to scratch the wheelchair ...

Page 6: ...ducts are professionally packed it may happen that they get damaged during transit Please check the wheelchair for damage upon arrival and let us know immediately We will then work with you on a solution If there are any missing parts please also let us know immediately and we will send a replacement part as soon as possible Call 1300 856 725 or email sales leitner com au ...

Page 7: ...released at the back of the wheelchair There is a red lever on each wheel black arrows Large image of the left brake lever Push the lever up in the direction of the red arrow above to release the brake Push the lever down in the direction of the red arrow above to activate the brake ...

Page 8: ...not locked the wheelchair may fold while the occupant is on the wheelchair Make sure the grip of the bar on top of the backrest is stable and suitable for pushing the wheelchair manually Make sure that the backrest is installed safely Only release brakes with consent of occupant Only release brakes on flat and even surfaces Do not release brakes on inclines or declines Pushing the wheelchair manua...

Page 9: ... Leitner 2016 Folding the wheelchair Before folding the wheelchair remove the seat cushion C It is attached to the wheelchair by Velcro and can be removed by simply lifting it up direction of arrow C ...

Page 10: ... the wheelchair is occupied The lock holds the wheelchair together and prevents it from folding To fold the wheelchair unlock the safety lock by simply pulling the black lever towards you and up in the direction of the red arrow The silver clamp is now released two pictures above Now the wheelchair can be folded Warning Do not occupy the wheelchair if the clamp is released ...

Page 11: ...n the rear wheels Please note this illustration shows the wheelchair with the seat cushion Please remove the seat cushion before folding as it will be in the way Fold the wheelchair as shown above Fold the wheelchair slowly and avoid over stretching any wires If necessary adjust wires to release tension Remove joystick circle if you wish to reduce the size further refer to instructions elswhere in...

Page 12: ...bove Then push the black lever away from you until the safety clamp locks the frame Once the clamp is locked check if the frame is safely locked in place Then the wheelchair can be occupied Unfolding the wheelchair To unfold the wheelchair follow the folding steps in reverse order and secure the safety lock as below ...

Page 13: ...ake sure the lower part of the back rest is attached to the Velcro at the back of the seat red rectangle Attach seat cushion with zip facing the back Make sure cushion is attached securely The COVER of the cushion is removable and washable up to 80 degrees Installing the seat cushion ...

Page 14: ...of the seat red rectangle Then attach front part of backrest padding to the Velcro arrows View from the back Open the two horizontal straps S and attach the back part of the backrest to the upright Velcro lines V Then re attach the horizontal straps tightly to secure the backrest S S V V Installing the backrest ...

Page 15: ... Leitner 2016 Correctly installed backrest front view Correctly installed backrest rear view Make sure the backrest is installed safely before use ...

Page 16: ...est Align the joystick console with the opening on the right hand side armrest as shown in the picture above and insert it into the armrest tube direction of red arrow Turn the knob K anti clockwise until the joystick console is installed safely and won t move K ...

Page 17: ...by accident carefully bend them back with a forceps After connecting the wires move the barrel arrow to the centre and turn it in the direction of the arrow This will lock the two cables in place and prevent them from disconnecting by accident Adjust the wire slack so that the wire is not in the way while operating the wheelchair Small black plastic pin groove Damaging metal pins during installati...

Page 18: ...n the left hand side armrest In short remove the wire install the wire on the left side and install the console in the same way as on the right side Please follow the instructions below Unscrew the knob K by hand from the right armrest and screw it into the same socket on the left armrest Use a screwdriver to remove the screw arrow witch holds the black cable latch L on the right armrest K L ...

Page 19: ...the cable ties arrows and then remove the cable ties carefully with a paper knife or scissors Attach the wire carefully with new cable ties on the left hand side Please note that the cable needs slack for folding It shouldn t be too tight as it may damage the cable when folding The cable should also not touch any wheels or the ground If you need help please contact us or ask your local mobility sh...

Page 20: ... of the left armrest arrow and install the cable latch Insert the joystick console fasten it securely with the knob and check that both armrests are installed safely with all screws When folding the wheelchair for the first time do so slowly and carefully to make sure the cable is not stretched too much If it s stretched adjust cable tension until the wheelchair can be folded safely C ...

Page 21: ...th one hand and at the same time pull the battery with the other hand in the direction of the arrow The location of the release button shown on a removed battery red circle When sliding the battery back in make sure the battery is all the way in and stable and won t fall out Do not use force Warning always switch wheelchair power OFF before removing or installing batteries ...

Page 22: ...is still charge remaining in the battery Please note the wheelchair may have a lower top speed when the batteries are near empty Battery Care Storage Lithium batteries must not be stored if fully discharged If your battery is fully discharged charge it as soon as possible Storing the battery if fully discharged for more than 1 day will damage the battery Such damage is not covered by the manufactu...

Page 23: ...revents ventilation Only use original supplied charger to avoid overheating bursting or ignition The chargers are smart chargers which means they will automatically stop charging when the battery is full The battery takes about 5 7 hours to charge if It s completely discharged At first charge it can take longer since battery pack is balancing If battery does not fully charge within 8 hours disconn...

Page 24: ...o be charged individually using the small connector of the charger as shown in the picture above Then connect the charger to the power point Warning the charger may get very hot Always keep charger away from any materials which can catch fire The charger is intelligent and will stop charging once the battery is full Red light on charger charging Green light on charger fully charged or not connecte...

Page 25: ...the battery charge push the power button on top of the battery The LED lights will light up If the battery is full there will be 4 green lights and one red light The battery in the picture shows 3 green lights and 1 red light which means it is 4 5 full ...

Page 26: ...uld be used in situations where there is not much space and where precise navigation is needed Display of top speed level The more bars on the display the higher the top speed Horn Power ON Functions of the joystick console Power OFF Bars indicate battery charge level Push the joystick to control wheelchair movement ...

Page 27: ...ns shown above If the joystick is released the wheelchair will stop and the brakes will engage Do not make sharp movements with the joystick Always control the wheelchair with care The joystick control is proportional which means if you push it a little the wheelchair will move slowly but if you push it all the way then the wheelchair will move at the maximum speed set on the console Start using t...

Page 28: ...hazard if used incorrectly Do not use unless you have consulted a professional first how to use straps on wheelchairs Use the latch circle to adjust length approximately from 82cm to 144cm length Push both ends together in the directions of the arrows to close the strap To release strap push in the direction of the arrows and pull both ends apart ...

Page 29: ... armrests is on the outside of the armrests red circle Left armrest shown in picture Only move the the wheelchair with locked armrests Locked the lever points down To unlock turn the lever anti clockwise until it points up When flipping the armrest which has the joystick installed make sure the wires are not damaged ...

Page 30: ...mrest up by pushing it in the direction of the red arrow The left armrest is flipped up The right armrest has the same flipping mechanism To flip it down follow steps in reverse and make sure the armrests are locked safely ...

Page 31: ...atteries total capacity 12ah charge time from empty to full 7 hours maximum weight capacity of wheelchair 135kg ELECTRIC LIGHT WEIGHT FOLDING WHEELCHAIR SPECIFICATIONS 12 5inch x 2 25inch rear wheels with 4mm deep profile solid PU 7inch 1 77inch front wheels 1mm deep profile solid PU storage bag under seat 27cm wide 18cm deep 15cm high Bag closes with a zip and is attached to frame with quick rele...

Page 32: ...mmended to have the wheelchair checked after initial assembly by a professional for example a local mobility shop followed by a check up after the first use and regular professional servicing If you need any assistance please contact us on sales leitner com au or 1300 856 725 ...