Medicare Technology ENIGMA ENERGI+, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ...Enigma Energi Owners Handbook Page 1 of 22 Part Code Z20942 ENIGMA ENERGI POWERCHAIR OWNER S HANDBOOK ...

Page 2: ...e on outdoor pavements patios paths gravel and similar environments It is not suitable for fields ditches or similar If the powerchair is used in heavy rain or in the wet for prolonged periods the user and powerchair should be protected with a rain cape All Enigma powerchairs are manufactured to the highest standards and are CE compliant Medicare Technology is an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 accredited ...

Page 3: ...alidate warranty or result in injury or damage There is a risk of trapping with power chairs Ensure all clothing is kept away from moving parts e g wheels and motors Drive on the pavement and pedestrian areas only The powerchair can be used to cross the road on a single carriageway where there is no pavement Do not take the powerchair on escalators Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless commu...

Page 4: ... do so may result in injury OBSTACLES AND KERBS Be careful when driving to avoid obstacles which could come in to contact with the powerchair in particular the front castors If you cannot avoid an obstacle then negotiate it slowly with care Repeated heavy impacts could reduce the performance of the powerchair and may result in damage or injury If you have a kerb climber installed please refer to t...

Page 5: ... portable transceivers transmitter receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples include citizens band CB radios walkie talkies security fire and police transceivers mobile phones and other personal communication devices 2 Medium range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire engines ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on th...

Page 6: ...or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the Powerchair OFF as soon as it is safe to do so 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the Powerchair may make it more susceptible to EMI there is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the Powerchair 5 Report all incidents of unintended movem...

Page 7: ...ook Page 7 of 22 Part Code Z20942 PARTS DESCRIPTION CONTINUED CONTROL FUNCTIONS OPERATION On Off Button Horn Battery Gauge Speed Profile Indicator Increase Speed Profile Decrease Speed Profile Joystick Control Panel shown above ...

Page 8: ...stick the brakes are automatically applied 2 On Off button This button switches the powerchair on and off Do not use the on off button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency If you do you may shorten the life of the wheelchair drive components The battery gauge shows you that the wheelchair is switched on It also indicates the operating status of the wheelchair 3 Increase Speed Profil...

Page 9: ...and the wheelchair will be unlocked locked 6 Horn Press this button to sound the horn The horn will stop when you release the button 7 Battery Gauge This shows the battery power level of the wheelchair The more LEDs that are lit the more power is left in the battery The LEDs will be lit constantly when the wheelchair is operating normally If the LEDs on the battery gauge are stepping up i e the nu...

Page 10: ... is being prevented from driving by an external signal The exact cause will depend on the type of wheelchair you have one possibility is the battery charger is connected 7 Bar A joystick fault is indicated Make sure that the joystick is in the centre position before switching on the control system 8 Bar A control system fault is indicated Make sure that all connections are secure 9 Bar The parking...

Page 11: ...e leg rest pull up the button arrowed and swing the leg rest in or out When the leg rest is swung out approximately 45º it may be removed To adjust the height of the arms Push the button arrowed whilst adjusting the pad height Adjusting the tautness of the seat and back canvasses Remove the cushions You will then see a number of straps which determine the tautness of the canvas Adjust these until ...

Page 12: ... back mechanism is fitted Make sure that the motors are placed in gear Make sure that there is sufficient power in the batteries DISASSEMBLING THE POWERCHAIR TO TRANSPORT Switch off the powerchair Fold and remove the footrests by turning them backwards whilst pushing the lever at the same time Disconnect and remove the batteries Slide out the battery tray then lift up to remove Lift up the 4 brack...

Page 13: ...hair The information gauge supplied on the joystick displays the amount of charge left in the batteries This gauge however should only be used as an approximate guide The battery is at full charge when all the lights are lit and the number of lights lit will reduce once power is used When the leftmost red LED starts flashing recharge the powerchair batteries as soon as possible as this is a warnin...

Page 14: ... used without being fully charged Ensure you always charge the battery fully every time 2 Always charge the batteries until the charger LED light turns green This means that bulk charging is complete Never stop charging before the LED turns green 3 Ideally leave the charger switched on for at least two hours after the LED has turned green During this time this charger will trickle charge the batte...

Page 15: ...e damaged 10 When a battery is new off the shelf it is approximately two thirds of its optimum capabilities During the first 3 6 months of use the batteries will improve to a peak point at which they will remain for 50 60 of their expected lifespan if maintained and charged correctly as described in this manual At this point the batteries will begin to deteriorate until they will require replacing...

Page 16: ...o this could lead to a bad posture and eventual discomfort Check the charger If the fan on the charger is not working whilst the amber light is lit do not use the charger as this may lead to overheating There is a red LED present on the charger to show operation If this LED does not illuminate the charger is faulty BATTERY CARE The batteries are maintenance free and there is no need to inspect the...

Page 17: ... Braking Seat Batteries Back Type SLA AGM Gel Armpads Container Electrics Connections Condition of Loom Wiring Audible Warnings Battery Test Charger Wheels Charger Connections Tyre Pressure Test Run Tyre Wear Test Run complete Wheel Bearings List Items Repaired Wheel Fasteners Lubricated Greased Chassis Frame General Condition Castor Assemblies Manual Brakes Locking Mechs Service Year 1 Year 2 Yea...

Page 18: ...ement clearly as a direct result of a manufacturing or material defect Such items include among others upholstery and tyres 7 The above warranty conditions apply to brand new powerchairs Second hand powerchairs supplied directly by Medicare Technology carry a six month warranty period If you are unsure whether your powerchair is covered contact your dealer 8 Under normal circumstances no responsib...

Page 19: ...s not move when pushed Check the manual brakes are not applied Check the motors are set to freewheel Chair moves in opposite direction to that intended Check the leads from the controller to the motors are connected correctly Try swapping the leads over Wheels squeak Check the tyre pressure Controller does not light up when turned on Check the powerchair is turned on Check the batteries are charge...

Page 20: ... head on Apply power slowly whilst mounting the kerb to minimise disruption to yourself and the powerchair Repeated fast impacts with the kerb climber could damage the powerchair Wherever possible use lowered kerbs to climb the pavement rather than the kerb climber Try to avoid obstacles large stone chips etc which could cause impact with the kerb climber Such collisions could cause the kerb climb...

Page 21: ...rs Handbook Page 21 of 22 Part Code Z20942 Remark The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the specification if necessary The final specification is subject to the individual powerchair you purchase from your dealer ...

Page 22: ...oduct Wheeltech is a brand of Medicare Technology Ltd Other products in the Medicare Technology range include For details of your nearest dealer please contact Medicare Technology Ltd Ainleys Industrial Estate Elland HX5 9JP T 44 0 01422 314488 E enquiries medicaretechnology com W www medicare technology co uk ...