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Frontier V6 Owner's Manual

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Owners Manual – V6 all models
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1 Power Wheelchair Owner’s Manual
Magic Mobility’s Power Wheelchair series may be custom made to measure and may vary in detail from chair to chair however they should all comply to the enclosed basic specifications.
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Magic Mobility endeavours to supply a wide variety of features and options to meet the needs of the user. However, final selection and specifications of the type of wheelchair to be used by any individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
All of the information and specifications in this document are current at the time of printing. However due to our policy of continual product improvements we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. This may lead to slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the model you have purchased.
1.1 Intended Use
The intended use of Magic Mobility Power Wheelchair’s is to provide mobility to persons with a maximum weight of 401 lbs. limited to a sitting position, that have the capability of operating a powered wheelchair.
If you experience any problems with your power chair that you are unable to solve, or if you do not feel capable of safely following any of the instructions and/or recommendations as contained in this manual, please contact your Magic Mobility dealer. You will find the model designation and serial number of the wheelchair on the base of the frame.
Magic Mobility is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of unsafe use of a power chair. Magic Mobility is also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person and/or user to following the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT
No seat elevator fitted 401 lbs
Seat elevator fitted 341 lbs
2 Safety and Damage Warnings
Throughout this manual, you will find the following safety and damage warnings.
WARNING! This is a warning which, if ignored, may cause injury to yourself and other people
STOP! This is an instruction that, if not followed, may result in damage to your Power chair. It means ‘do not do this’ or ‘do not let this happen’.
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Contents
1 Power Wheelchair Owner’s Manual ................................................................................ 2
1.1 Intended Use ............................................................................................................ 2
2 Safety and Damage Warnings ........................................................................................ 2
3 Safety ............................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Transfers .................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Motor Vehicle Transport ........................................................................................... 5
3.3 Weight Limitations .................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Stairs and Escalators................................................................................................ 6
3.5 Transportation Products .............................................................................................
3.6 Public Streets and Roadways................................................................................... 6
3.7 Stationary Obstacles: (Steps, Curbs, Etc.)................................................................ 6
3.8 Climbing or Descending an Incline ........................................................................... 7
3.8.1 Maximum Recommended Incline ....................................................................... 7
3.9 Removable Parts...................................................................................................... 8
3.10 Cornering Information............................................................................................ 8
3.11 Electromagnetic Fields (for more information see section 10) ............................... 8
3.12 Positioning Belts.................................................................................................... 8
3.13 Weather Precautions............................................................................................. 9
3.14 Reaching and Bending .......................................................................................... 9
3.15 Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations................................................................. 9
3.16 Alcohol .................................................................................................................. 9
4 Specifications.................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 The Frontier.............................................................................................................. 9
4.2 Features and Options ............................................................................................... 9
4.3 Performance Attributes............................................................................................10
5 Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................11
5.1 Performance adjustments........................................................................................11
5.2 Comfort adjustments ...............................................................................................11
5.3 Freewheel Mode – pushing the power chair ............................................................11
5.4 Tilt in space seat option – if applicable ....................................................................12
5.5 Power elevating seat option – if applicable ..............................................................12
6 Joystick controls.............................................................................................................20
6.1 Joystick power.........................................................................................................20
6.2 Rain and Water .......................................................................................................20
6.3 Joystick lead............................................................................................................20
6.4 Controller program...................................................................................................20
6.5 Hand control joystick operation................................................................................21
6.5.1 The Screen .......................................................................................................21
6.5.2 The Status Bar ..................................................................................................21
6.5.3 System Lock .....................................................................................................22
6.5.4 On/Off Button ....................................................................................................22
6.5.5 Sleep Mode.......................................................................................................22
6.5.6 Attendant Mode.................................................................................................22
6.5.7 Drive Mode........................................................................................................22
6.5.8 Accessory Mode ...............................................................................................23
6.5.9 On Board Programming ....................................................................................23
6.5.10 Lighting Mode (if applicable) ..........................................................................25
6.5.11 Charging ........................................................................................................25
7 Batteries & Charging......................................................................................................26
7.1 Batteries ..................................................................................................................26
7.2 Battery Charging......................................................................................................26
7.3 Charging Procedure ................................................................................................26
To get the maximum range from your batteries:................................................................27
7.4 Public Transportation...............................................................................................27
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7.5 Battery Disposal and Recycling ...............................................................................27
8 Care & Maintenance ......................................................................................................27
8.1 General Guidelines..................................................................................................27
8.2 Batteries ..................................................................................................................28
8.3 Tires and Castors ....................................................................................................28
8.3.1 Tire Inflation ......................................................................................................28
8.3.2 Tire Wear ..........................................................................................................29
8.4 Upholstery ...............................................................................................................29
8.5 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................30
8.6 Storage....................................................................................................................30
8.7 Transportation .........................................................................................................30
8.8 Daily Checks ...........................................................................................................30
8.9 Weekly Checks........................................................................................................30
8.10 Annual Checks .....................................................................................................31
9 Servicing ........................................................................................................................31
10 Fault finding................................................................................................................32
10.1 Limp Mode ...........................................................................................................32
10.2 Stuck Power Button..............................................................................................32
10.3 Joystick out of neutral at power up .......................................................................32
10.4 Battery Warning Conditions..................................................................................32
10.5 Fault Codes..........................................................................................................32
10.6 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources...........................33
10.7 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).....................................34
11 Warranty.....................................................................................................................35
12 Head Office and Operations .......................................................................................35
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3 Safety
Please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your Magic Mobility Dealer before operating the wheelchair.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power chair user will need to practice operating the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in
assisting a power chair user in various daily living activities.
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a qualified healthcare professional has properly fitted the power chair to the user and the prescribing healthcare professional has trained the user in the operation of the wheelchair, the dangers that can be encountered and assured themselves that the user is capable of this.
Using your Magic Mobility product safely also depends upon your own good judgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or health professional. Magic Mobility is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the warnings, cautions and instructions in this owner’s manual.
WARNING! If you are going to be stationary in your power chair for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will conserve battery power and remove the chance of unexpected chair movement through inadvertent joystick contact or from electromagnetic sources
3.1 Transfers
• Be sure the power is turned off (See section 6.5.4)
• Be sure the Power chair is not in freewheel mode (See section 5.3)
• Ensure armrests and footrests are swung away or removed
• Position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power
chair from tipping forward.
WARNING! Avoid putting all your weight on either armrests or footrests. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause injury
STOP! Avoid putting all your weight on either armrests or footrests. This may damage their supports.
3.2 Motor Vehicle Transport
Wheelchair positioning belts are not designed with the intent of providing proper restraint during motor vehicle transportation. A WC19 and ISO7176-19 compliant system is available from Magic Mobility. More information is contained in section 5.6.
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If it is necessary to use a transportation product such as a hoist or lift, Magic Mobility recommends that the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications are closely reviewed before using that product
3.3 Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity of 401 lbs. Do not carry passengers or heavy weights on any part of the wheelchair.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT
No seat elevator fitted 401 lbs.
Seat elevator fitted 341 lbs.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury.
STOP! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in damage to your power chair.
3.4 Stairs and Escalators
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator or lift. You may cause injury to yourself and to others.
STOP! Trying to negotiate stairs or escalators may result in damage to your power chair.
3.5 Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution
3.6 Stationary Obstacles: (Steps, Curbs, Etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches, stairs, escalators, elevators, etc). Always approach an obstacle so both front wheels touch that obstacle together. Never attempt to climb a curb or obstacle at an angle.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than 2 in. unless you have the assistance of an attendant. Never try to travel backwards down any step, curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
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3.7 Climbing or Descending an Incline
When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving; however do not use excessive speed. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously. Your mid wheel drive power chair has 4 castor wheels and two drive wheels for enhanced performance. At times, particularly during high acceleration on inclines, not all of the 4 castor wheels will contact the ground. This is a normal part of the chairs operation; if at anytime you feel uncomfortable, reduce your acceleration rate.
When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest speed setting and drive in the forward direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick. Once the chair has stopped push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
The following advice is recommended for your safety:
• Stop before climbing an obstacle. Approach slowly until castors contact the obstacle.
Apply power and the action of the chair will lift the castors over the obstacle. Weight is transferred to the drive wheels providing traction and motor strength to power the chair over the obstacle.
• Do not drive at an angle up or down the face of the incline. Drive your power chair
straight up or down the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of tipping the chair over
• Avoid potentially hazardous inclines e.g. areas covered with snow, ice, mud, cut grass, or
wet leaves.
• When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in freewheel mode
while seated on it or standing next to it.
• Never attempt to travel backwards down an incline.
WARNING! Always exercise extreme caution on inclines and follow the advice above to reduce the risk of personal injury
3.7.1 Maximum Recommended Incline
Most public access ramps have a maximum gradient 1 in 14 (AS1428.1). Therefore, Magic Mobility recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed a 1 in 14 gradient.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 1 in 14 gradient may put your power chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
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3.8 Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts. This may result in personal injury.
STOP! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts. This may cause damage to the chair.
3.9 Cornering Information
Despite front and rear castor wheels, excessively high cornering speeds can still create the possibility of tipping. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, immediately reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e. lessen the sharpness of the turn)
The following advice is recommended for your safety:
• Reduce cornering speed
• Reduce steering angle
• Beware of uneven, rough and slippery terrain
• Avoid turning on inclined surfaces
• Be aware of changing surfaces - such as passing from a paved area to a gravel area at
high speed while turning
• Avoid abrupt directional changes.
WARNING! When cornering, lower your speed and follow the advice above to reduce the risk of personal injury
3.10 Electromagnetic Fields (for more information see section 10)
Your power chair’s performance may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by mobile telephones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless computer links, microwave sources, and pagers.
Your power chair may also be a source of electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. Be aware that your power chair may affect the performance of alarm systems and other radiating devices.
WARNING! Turn off your power chair when using products, which emit electromagnetic fields. This will eliminate the possibility of unintended movement caused by electromagnetic sources. Failure to take this precaution may result in personal injury
3.11 Positioning Belts
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It is the obligation of the purchasers, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a positioning belt is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user.
WARNING! Ensure your positioning belt is fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the power chair.
3.12 Weather Precautions
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e.; footpaths and roads). Such use may adversely affect the performance and safety of your power chair, resulting in an accident and personal injury.
3.13 Reaching and Bending
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects, if you have to pick them up from the floor we suggest you use a specially designed “Pick Up Stick”. Movements such as these may cause your power chair to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury.
3.14 Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations.
WARNING! Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner, possibly resulting in personal injury to yourself and others.
3.15 Alcohol
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner, resulting in personal injury to yourself and others.
4 Specifications
4.1 The Frontier
A Frontier power chair is depicted below. This figure will help you identify some of the features referred to throughout this manual.
4.2 Features and Options
Every individual has different requirements and at Magic Mobility we pride ourselves on being able to meet the needs of most people. Many aspects of the power chair are customizable including, but not limited to controllers, seats, seat back recline mechanisms, armrests, headrests and leg rests. Please contact your Magic Mobility Dealer to discuss any additional requirements, including advice on how to operate these features.
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4.3 Performance Attributes
Information regarding the performance attributes and controlled testing results of the power chair may be obtained from the power chair manufacturer. If you would like access to this information, please contact your Magic Mobility Dealer.
All results meet at least the minimum performance requirements of AS3695
Test Method Test Title AS 3691.1 Determination of static stability ISO7176-1:1999 Determination of static stability AS 3696.2 Determination of dynamic stability ISO7176-2:2001 Determination of dynamic stability
Backrest
Armrest
Joystick
Seat Footrest
Rear Castors
Drive Wheels
Power Base
Front Castors
Seat Elevator
Seat Tilt
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AS 3696.3 Determination of the efficiency of the brakes ISO7176-3:2003 Determination of the efficiency of the brakes AS 3696.4 Determination of energy consumption AS 3696.6 Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration ISO7176-6:2001 Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration ISO7176-7 Seating and Wheel Dimensions AS 3696.8 (Int.) Static, impact and fatigue tests AS 3696.9:1990 Climatic Tests ISO7176-9:2001 Climatic Tests AS 3696.10 Determination or obstacle climbing ability AS 3696.14 (Int) Power and control system
5 Operating Instructions
The speed and direction of the power chair is controlled with by the joystick
• Turn on your power chair (see figure 3 in section 6.5.4)
• Use the joystick to control the speed and direction of travel
5.1 Performance adjustments
Performance adjustments to your power chair should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field, or by persons fully conversant with both this process and the driver’s capabilities.
WARNING! Changing the performance settings could adversely affect your power chair. You may cause injury to yourself and to others.
STOP! Incorrect settings could cause damage to the chair and to surrounding property.
5.2 Comfort adjustments
If your power chair was configured at your Magic Mobility Dealer, please consult your health care professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment. Some adjustments may degrade your power chair’s performance and safety by changing its center of gravity.
5.3 Freewheel Mode – pushing the power chair
Located on each side of the chair, in front of each drive wheel is a motor release lever (see figure 2). To disengage the built-in or “running” brakes simply push the down levers on each side.
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