Pride Mobility Go-Chair, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...k Australia 20 24 Apollo Drive Hallam Victoria 3803 www pridemobility com au New Zealand 38 Lansford Crescent Avondale Auckland New Zealand 1007 www pridemobility co nz Italy Via del Progresso ang Via...

Page 2: ...ment damage On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash INTENDED USE The intended use of the Pride Mobility Products device is to provide mobility to pers...

Page 3: ...3 Introduction 4 Safety 5 Your Go Chair 7 Assembly Disassembly 10 Comfort Adjustments 13 Batteries and Charging 17 Care and Maintenance 23 Table of Contents...

Page 4: ...re additional assistance for setup or operation please contact your authorized Pride Provider Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and those located on your travel chair can lead to perso...

Page 5: ...is included with your travel chair Please become familiar with all the warnings and safety information found in the Consumer Safety Guide Read and follow the information in the owner s manual Locked a...

Page 6: ...attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a Go Chair user in various daily living activities As you begin using your Go Chair during daily activit...

Page 7: ...r base assembly includes the two motors two drive wheels two caster wheels two anti tip wheels two batteries and a foot platform See figures 1 and 2 Figure 1 The Go Chair Your Go Chair Identification...

Page 8: ...ries when the battery box is removed from the power base See Batteries and Charging Main Circuit Breaker The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your Go Chair When the batteries and th...

Page 9: ...e controller The error message should be cleared If not contact an authorized Pride Provider To engage or disengage the drive system 1 Locate the levers on the rear section of the power base See figur...

Page 10: ...nstallation and adjustment and foot platform adjustment NOTE Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the travel chair must be replaced with a new nut Nylon insert loc...

Page 11: ...ss to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive tires pinched in the seat frame or damaged when passing through doorways Disassembly The Go Chair disassembles into five components the seat...

Page 12: ...he lower frame tube lower the front section and pivot the rear section simultaneously This will engage the frame lock up automatically See figure 7 3 Reinstall the battery pack 4 Reinstall the seat an...

Page 13: ...and ratchet adjustable wrench metric standard hex key set thread lock Seat Height Adjustment You can adjust the seat to two different heights in 1 in 2 5 cm increments Seat height adjustment requires...

Page 14: ...n 3 Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width 4 Tighten the knobs and reinsert detent pin Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the foot platform See figure 10 To adjust t...

Page 15: ...1 Lift up slightly on the latch on the side of the under seat storage bin See figure 12 and swing the under seat storage bin out and away from the travel chair 2 To close the under seat storage bin pu...

Page 16: ...DATORY Inspect the positioning belt for loose parts or damage including tears worn spots bent hardware damaged latch mechanisms dirt or debris before each use of the travel chair If you discover a pro...

Page 17: ...e electrical hazard If necessary properly install an approved 3 pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access PROHIBITED Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery char...

Page 18: ...on charging in progress and charging complete If the LED does not indicate that charging is completedwithin24hours unplugthe charger from the outlet and contact your authorized Pride Provider Refer t...

Page 19: ...ATTERY BOX GRASP THE BATTERY BOX HANDLE AND LIFT UP TO DISENGAGE THE BOX FROM THE POWER BASE 2 TILT THE BATTERY BOX FORWARD SLIGHTLY 3 LIFT THE BATTERY BOX AWAY FROM THE POWER BASE 4 TO INSTALL THE BA...

Page 20: ...You should use the charger supplied with the Go Chair It is the safest most efficient tool to charge the batteries We do not recommend using other types of chargers e g an automotive battery charger N...

Page 21: ...Deep cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power drain down their charge and then accept a relatively quick recharge AGM batteries should be charged as often as possible They do not ha...

Page 22: ...or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging What about public transportation AGM and Gel Cell batteries are designed for application in travel chairs and other mobility ve...

Page 23: ...any inconsistencies are found take your Go Chair to an authorized Pride Provider Travel chairs that are frequently exposed to sources of water such as incontinence should be inspected often for corros...

Page 24: ...inspect the controller from the power base Look for corrosion Contact an authorized Pride Provider if necessary Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your Go Chair Do...

Page 25: ...ory regulations Contact your local waste disposal agency or authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal of travel chair packaging metal frame components plastic components electronics...

Page 26: ...letely or it may explode To change the wheel 1 Turn off the power to the controller 2 Set the Go Chair up on blocks 3 Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle See figure 16 4 Pull the wheel...

Page 27: ...Box Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located inside the battery box See the specifications table for correct battery specifications MANDATORY Battery posts terminals...

Page 28: ...ot move Loose seat or seating components Corrective Maintenance If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power Check the harness connections Make sure they are tight Check...

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Page 31: ...ment damage On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash INTENDED USE The intended use of the Pride Mobility Products device is to provide mobility to pers...

Page 32: ...k Australia 20 24 Apollo Drive Hallam Victoria 3803 www pridemobility com au New Zealand 38 Lansford Crescent Avondale Auckland New Zealand 1007 www pridemobility co nz Italy Via del Progresso ang Via...