Drive Medical PowerStroll Owner's Handbook Manual

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

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PowerStroll Owner’s Handbook Page 2 of 8 Part Code: Z24002 (Iss 02/12)

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Safety Procedures

3. Parts Description

4. Installation Instructions

5. Disassembly and Transportation

6. Battery Charging and Care

7. Operating the PowerStroll

8. Troubleshooting

9. Specification

10. Warranty

11. Compatibility with Drive Wheelchairs

Introduction

The PowerStroll is designed as an aid to a

wheelchair attendant providing power to
aid pushing in otherwise strenuous
situations such as up steep hills, etc.

The PowerStroll is designed to work in

conjunction with most wheelchairs with seat
widths between 16” and 20” (40cm – 50cm).
The PowerStroll will also fit some narrow

width wheelchairs such as Drive Medical’s

Lightweight Aluminium.

The PowerStroll is to be controlled by an

attendant with a manual wheelchair and
user up to a combined weight of 18 stone
(115kg).

The PowerStroll uses a 12V 20ah battery,

and has a range of up to ten miles between
charges.

The PowerStroll is manufactured by Drive

Medical Ltd and is CE marked. Drive
Medical Ltd is an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
certified Medical Device Manufacturer.

Safety Procedures

The PowerStroll must not be used solely by

the wheelchair user under any
circumstances.

Ensure the PowerStroll is installed as far to

the rear of the wheelchair as is comfortable
for the attendant to do so.

Operate the PowerStroll at a speed that is

both comfortable for the operator and
wheelchair user.

When connecting / disconnecting the

battery from the motor or the charger make
sure both the power to the charger and
PowerStroll handcontrol are switched off.

Ensure the PowerStroll is secured in transit.

It is also recommended that the battery is
disconnected.

Ensure that the battery is charged only with

the battery charger supplied with the
PowerStroll. Using another battery charger
may cause damage or injury.

Whilst the PowerStroll has been EMC

tested, it may be susceptible to certain
types of electromagnetic waves. Avoid
close proximity to mobile phones,
commercial broadcast towers and

emergency services’ radios. Other

household appliances are not known to
pose any such risk. If involuntary movement
occurs, switch off the PowerStroll and
report this to your dealer.

The PowerStroll should not be used when it

is snowing or during heavy rain. This may
cause damage to the PowerStroll. The
PowerStroll should not be exposed to damp
conditions or direct sunlight.

Note: Wheelchairs fitted with attendant

cable brakes. On such wheelchairs, the
attendant brake levers should be removed
prior to fitting. If the attendant brakes do
not have a separate parking brake facility,
then parking brakes should be added to the
wheelchair.

PowerStroll Owner’s Handbook Page 3 of 8 Part Code: Z24002 (Iss 02/12)

Parts Description

LIFT UP

STRAP

HAND

SET

BATTERY

PACK

POWER

PACK

Installation Instructions

1. Handset Installation

Loosen both knobs on the handset.

Squeeze the crocodile clip on the handset
and apply to the push handle as shown.
Secure the clip by turning the outer knob
clockwise.

Tilt the handset to the required angle then
tighten the inner knob clockwise to secure.

2. Bracket Installation

Install both brackets on the bottom
horizontal tubing of the wheelchair, using an
Allen Key (as shown in the photo above)

Ensure that the screws are sufficiently tight
and do not rotate on the tubing. Ensure that
the hole on each bracket is horizontal and
level with each other.

3. Powerpack Installation

Feed the telescopic bar through the front
end of the powerpack. Slacken the other
tristar knob on the bar and insert one end of
the bar in to the bracket (as shown above).
Slide the telescopic section out until the end
of the bar locates fully in the hole on the
other bracket. Position the powerpack
centrally between the wheelchair. Tighten
the tristar knob to secure the installation.