EVEREST LITE POWER WHEELCHAIR
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
It is possible for one person to assemble the Everest Lite Power Wheelchair, but assembly is
best performed by two people, since some parts are heavy and hard to maneuver alone.
WARNING: Read these instructions before assembling the Everest Lite.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury
caused by improper assembly or use of this product.
Unpack the carton
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Caution: Never lift the Everest Lite by the front or rear cowl.
All components are in one carton. Remove the top packing material. Remove all components
carefully and place them in the assembly area. Carefully position the base assembly on its
wheels on the oor.
Assembly
1. Pick up the battery pack by the strap, as shown at right, and
install it in the base, with the arrow on the top of the battery
pack pointing toward the front of the wheelchair. Ensure that
the battery pack is firmly seated in the base before proceeding.
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Caution: When installing the battery pack, press the strap
all the way down.
2. Install the seat on the base as shown at right, while pulling the
seat rotation lever to lock it in place. Ensure that the seat is
locked into place and facing forward before continuing.
3. The hand control is usually installed on the right arm, as
shown at right, but may be installed on either arm. If you
would like to install the hand control on the left arm, please
see that adjustment in the owner's manual.
Install the hand control: Slide the extension into the bracket,
as shown at right; loosen the knob rst, if necessary. When
the hand control extension is in the desired position, tighten
the knob.
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4. Connect the hand control connector to the cowl connector, as
shown at right.
WARNING: Ensure that the hand control extension is locked in place, and that all cables
are away from moving parts of the wheelchair, before occupying or operating
the Everest Lite.
WARNING: Ensure that the Everest Lite is assembled as described before operation, with
all warning labels and literature attached. Please refer to the owner's manual
that accompanies the Everest Lite for all operation and adjustment instructions.
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