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(21) When  proceeding  up  any  incline,  please  move  the  seat  to  the  most  forward

position  or  if  you  have  the  deluxe  seat,  make  sure  that  it  is  in  the  90  degree

(upright) position.

(22) Do not adjust the programmer or modify the controller and cables without prior

written approval from the manufacturer. Otherwise injury and/or damage to the

Powerchair or surrounding property may occur.

(23) Do not modify any parts on the unit without manufacturer’s written approval, or

your warranty will be voided and you will be responsible for the modification.

(24) Switch power off to the unit whilst not in use or before charging, removing and

installing  batteries,  Otherwise  injury  and  or  damage  could  occur  to  the  unit  or

surrounding property.

(25) Charge the batteries before using and charge batteries daily after use.

(26) Battery cables must be securely fastened onto battery terminals by the

authorised dealer before using the unit. Batteries must be tied down correctly

and securely.

(27) Driver weight may exceed the weight of the unit ,Use caution and reduce speed

when turning.

(28) Avoid using the powerchair in wet conditions.

(29) The  chassis  cover  must  be  properly  adjusted. The  Velcro  on  the  underside  of  the

shroud should be aligned with the Velcro attached to the support brackets on the base

of the unit. Make sure that the circuit breaker is properly aligned with the slot in the

shroud to avoid any hindrance to the circuit breaker’s operation and use.

(30) Do not use the Powerchair as a seat in any vehicle.

(31) Always use low speed on downhill.

(32) Do not operate over railway tracks.

(33) Ensure the powerchair is serviced by an authorised Shoprider dealer every 12

months to ensure it remains in safe working order failure to do so may cause

catastrophic failure with possible injury and damage to surrounding property

Remember! Give consideration to pedestrians whenever using the Powerchair.

You  a re  a motorise d  pedes tria n  and  mus t  obs erve   all  rules   a nd

regulations of other pedestrians wherever possible.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for UL8-W12 COMO

Page 1: ...0 MEDICAL POWER WHEELCHAIR Owner s Manual UL8 W12 COMO ATTENTION Please read your owner s manual before driving your power wheelchair...

Page 2: ...age 8 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDUERS page 9 10 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS page 11 12 DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION page 13 EXTRA GUIDELINES IN THE CONTROL OF YOUR POWERCHAIR page 14 BATTERIES BATTERY CHARGING p...

Page 3: ...and comfortable ride This manual contains important information regarding the safe use of the Powerchair Please read it carefully before using the Powerchair and make sure you understand all the inst...

Page 4: ...na mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples include citizens band CB radios walkie talkie security fire and police transceivers cellular telephones and other personal communication devices N...

Page 5: ...chair WARNINGS 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the Powerchair is...

Page 6: ...air For curbs less than 20mm always approach them at a low speed 8 Do not operate the Powerchair if the unit is in freewheel mode 9 Do not use on the road except when crossing between sidewalks 10 Do...

Page 7: ...the unit Batteries must be tied down correctly and securely 27 Driver weight may exceed the weight of the unit Use caution and reduce speed when turning 28 Avoid using the powerchair in wet conditions...

Page 8: ...t Adjustments should be carried out by a provider attendant while the user is seated in the Powerchair with the Powerchair turned off the seat height adjustment is made when the user is not on the sea...

Page 9: ...g the hand knob 3 for armrest height adjustment WIDTH Beneath the rear of the seat there are two hand knobs one on each side Release the hand knob and slide each arm assembly outward Re tighten the ha...

Page 10: ...of the Powerchair by pressing on the latch with your left hand and firmly pulling the cable plug with your right hand Remove the seat by releasing the tightening lever The seat supporting post under...

Page 11: ...ected Horn Button 4 This button operates the Powerchairs horn Speed Decrease Button 5 This button decreases the maximum speed Speed Increase Button 6 This button increases the maximum speed Joystick 7...

Page 12: ...sh the joystick to control the speed and direction of the Powerchair NOTE Choose an area with plenty of space to ride the Powerchair Select the low level of the maximum speed setting until you are fam...

Page 13: ...Fold seatback forward STEP 4 Disconnect the power cord coming from the joystick controller at the back of the Powerchair by pressing on the latch with your left hand and firmly pulling the cable plug...

Page 14: ...uidelines of the safe climbing angle as shown in figure 8 Caution Do not turn off the main switch key while the unit is in motion Grass and Gravel Please follow the guidelines given previously and you...

Page 15: ...d into the charger port if the charger is not charging the unit 7 Use only the off board charger supplied with this unit Never use an automotive type battery charger Contact your supplier if a replace...

Page 16: ...to be charged once a week for 12 to 14 hours 5 Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle 6 Batteries that go below a minimum voltage due to not being charged will be unab...

Page 17: ...lubrication is not required for these components However the driving axles and seat post should always have a very light coat of multipurpose grease DO NOT USE TOO MUCH GREASE Drips may stain or damag...

Page 18: ...heck the connections to the left hand motor 3 Flashes The left hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your authorized dealer 4 Flashes The right hand motor has a bad connection...

Page 19: ...ff button Deflect the joystick forwards until the controller bleeps Deflect the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps Release the joystick there will be a long bleep The wheelchair is now lo...

Page 20: ...d under warrant must be returned to Shoprider Australia in their present condition Only an authorised Warranty Dealer of Shoprider Australia can undertake warranty work Always contact the selling Shop...

Page 21: ...stery seating and armrests 3 Damage caused by Excessive abusive misuse negligence accident or water Improper maintenance maintenance carried out by a non approved Warranty Dealer Improper operation st...

Page 22: ...Per charge w standard battery KM 12 14 Charger Type Off Board 24V 2A All specifications are subject to change without prior notice SHOPRIDER reserves the rights of any changes on the unit 1 Includes...

Page 23: ...uture reference ATTENTION This owner s manual is printed based on the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication SHOPRIDER reserves the right to make changes as...

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