Greencare EP1C User Manual And Technical Manual
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Chair Serial Number:
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CO N T E NT S PAG E
4 Introducon
5 User informaon
6 Safe use of your chair
7 Un-folding your wheelchair
8 Closing and folding your wheelchair
9 Preparing for use
10 Seng up footrests
11 Seng up footrests
12 Seng up armrests and backrest
13 Seng up the joysck remote
14 Limitaons of use PLEASE READ.
14 Disengaging motors
15 General advice and roune maintenance
16 Using your wheelchair safely
17 Using your wheelchair safely
18 Using your wheelchair safely
19 Moving safely and environmental features
20 Cushion and upholstery
21 Cushion, upholstery and an ppers
22 Transportaon with occupant in a vehicle
23 Transportaon with occupant in a vehicle
24 Baery maintenance
25 When to charge baeries
26 Permanent magnet DC EP1C motor
27 Error indicaons
28 Warranty
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IN T R O D U C T IO N
Thank you for choosing a Greencare EP1C.
Greencare supply a range of advanced stylish
modular wheelchairs, with build options for
occupant and attendant control. When
received, this wheelchair will have been built
to meet your assessed requirements.
Before using this wheelchair you should be
proficient in using a powered wheelchair and
training will be given by the wheelchair
provider service prior to use. Adjustment to
the powered controllers may be necessary to
meet your individual needs. The LiNX
controller on this wheelchair is
programmable by an experienced technician.
Take care that information provided with the
wheelchair is kept safe for future reference.
The wheelchair description code and batch
date are on a label on the rear cross brace.
This can be read from the back of the chair.
Each wheelchair has its own specific
identification code serial number. This number
is stored by Greencare for 15 years.
The serial number is a unique identification
reference and is important in the provision of
spares, and for advice regarding your specific
wheelchair.
A copy of the Serial number can be found on
the inside cover of this booklet
Other important information can be found on
labels secured to the wheelchair, or provided
with accessory items.
Labels should not be removed. Users are
responsible for ensuring that this product is
maintained and used safely and correctly.
Users requiring more specific advice about the
wheelchair, or who need further information
about additional available products and services
from Greencare, can contact the Greencare
website: www.greencaremobility.com.
For technical service or repair users should
contact their Approved Distributor or
Wheelchair Service Centre.
Please dispose of packaging responsibly.
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US E R I N F O R M AT I O N
Please read all the following information before
attempting to use your char.
Models covered: EP1C
(Electrically Powered Indoor Chair)
EP1C 15
EP1C 17
EP1C 18
EP1C 20
(The number relates to the chair width)
This information in this booklet is for Greencare
EP1C wheelchair users, occupants and carers. It is a
useful reference for professionals prescribing or
handing over a wheelchair to a user. User Guides
are issued with serial numbers when supplied with
a chair, and where appropriate with an accessory.
Wheelchairs are intended to provide mobility for
people who are unable to walk. The information
provided is intended to help users understand the
wheelchair, and get the best performance out of it
in safety. Different users have specific
requirements relating to them individually and the
usage environment, both indoors and in the case
of this chair type occasionally outdoors.
Wheelchair service staff responsible for handing
over a wheelchair to a user should explain its
operation and compatibility with other equipment
as necessary. They should satisfy themselves as to
the competence in use of the chair in the
environment in which it will be used. Occupant
driving skills and transfers in and out of the
wheelchair, and accessibility within the intended
environment should be trialled before final hand
over.
Greencare staff are available to assist with
assessments and handovers. Users should take
time to read and understand this wheelchair
information. They should understand how the
wheelchair is intended to function for them and
their responsibilities for its safe use and
maintenance. A wheelchair used and maintained
correctly should easily last 3 years or more.
A service checklist is available on line for user
reference. Recommended frequency of service
checks by a wheelchair technician depends upon
an assessment of usage and environmental factors
is also available. For heavy and frequent use a
check every 3 months is recommended. If in doubt
users should contact their local wheelchair service
or approved distributor.
Our website www.greencaremobility.com has
downloadable copies of User Guides, Assessment
Guidance notes and other technical Information as
well as a list of accessories. There is also help for
approved repairers on the website.
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SA F E US E O F YOU R C H A I R
When using your Indoor Power-chair always
consider potential hazards. Beware of the fact
that many of the places where you are likely to
use your power chair may not have been
designed with powered wheelchair use in mind.
You should therefore have an awareness for
safety when encountering the likes of narrow
doorways, steps, high surfaces, protruding wall
fittings and every day household items such as
children’s toys, electrical appliances etc. Take
extra care in kitchen environments. Consider
also fire evacuation procedures for buildings
Some Useful Tips .
Before you venture off on your first use,
Ensure that everything is adjusted to
your specific needs,
read this manual to familiarise yourself
with the product and its functions.
Do not attempt to drive without an
attendant on hand until you are fully
proficient in using and manoeuvring
your powered wheelchair.
Ensure power is switched off before
transferring to or leaving your powered
wheelchair.
Before switching on, check that both
motors are engaged and tyres are in
good condition.
When on the move do not attempt
turns at full speed, especially if traveling
down a slope.
Before changing from forward to
reverse, and vice versa, you must stop.
Failure to do so will cause severe
damage to the electronics.
Do not use your powered wheelchair
beyond its limitations.
When entering or leaving your
powered wheelchair, do not stand on
the footplates.
If you have to brake in an emergency,
release the joystick.
Do not switch off power while the
powered wheelchair is moving, it would
cause an abrupt, sharp stop.
Do not use your powered wheelchair
beyond the limitations set out in this
manual concerning obstacle height,
gradients, etc.
Never put yourself at risk and ensure
that you can be easily evacuated in the
event of an emergency.
Power-chairs drive very quietly,
generally travel faster than the average
walking pace and are low to the
ground.
You will be assessed on your use of your EP1C
chair at the time it is handed over to you to
ensure that you are capable of driving the chair
both for your safety and the safety of others.
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UN-FO L D I N G YO U R W H E E LC H A I R
Opening the wheelchair.
Grip the armrests and push them apart as far as
possible.
Put hands on the seat canvas with fingers
pointing into the middle of seat. Push down and
out, with the flat of the hand on the two sides of
the seat, until the chair is completely open .
The Greencare frame is positively located in the
open position. Press down on the seat rails and
you will feel the frame going into the final open
position. This positive open lock makes the
frame rigid, the seat position comfortable.
When fitted with a folding backrest, the upper
push handle section will be folded down at the
back of the wheelchair frame. To raise the
backrest, lift the push handles. Backrest latches
on each side will click into position when the
push handle is fully up, provided that the back
brace tension is released. When the backrest
catches locate, push down on the back brace to
tension chair back.
The Greencare range has the option of an
integral lightweight easy folding cushion support
backrest or tension adjustable cushion support
backrest upholstery. The type provided will be
based upon the assessment of your need.
For occupant comfort and support the backrest
has an additional folding comfort brace. This
unit operates on the over centre lock principle. It
will need to be pressed down in the centre, to
lock out, before the occupant sits in the
wheelchair. Carers should take care when
closing this brace, keeping fingers away from
the closing surfaces, because it locates quickly to
lock out.
The tension adjustable backrest has a support
back cushion supplied separately. when the
chair is packed in its carton. This cushion should
be attached to the inner tension strap support
frame by Velcro.
The tension back support requires to be set up
to conform to the required shape. This should
be set up for you at handover, when the chair
frame has been opened.
If a separate seat cushion is provided, as part of
the final specification it should now be placed in
position on the seat.
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C L O S I NG A N D F O L DI N G YO UR W H E E L C HA I R
Closing the wheelchair
For transit and storage, foot plates should be
swivelled upright, or detached. The footplate
has an inbuilt friction grip which retains the
upright position when folded.
The thicker more supportive tension
adjustable back cushion (if fitted) is attached
by Velcro to inner adjustable support frame
straps and can be removed for transporting.
The comfort locking brace assembly keeps the
backrest tubes in line when the tension straps
are set. This reduces backrest deflection,
under tension pressure and occupant load.
This brace has a central folding feature, which
should be lifted to release when folding.
On folding backrest models, press down the
latch lever at the back of the hinge. This
releases the backrest locking pin.
To fold the frame, grasp the middle of the seat
canvas at the front and back, and give a sharp
pull upwards. The frame will release from its
location, and the two sides will start to come
together.
Press the armrests inwards until the chair is
closed.
Make sure that the folded wheelchair and
detached components are stored securely and
available for next use.
Note: Not all of the components within this
manual will necessarily be available with your
power wheelchair. Any references not
applicable to your product should be ignored.
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The wheelchair has been designed to be used
either by a seated user or carer/attendant,
primarily for use in indoor environments, refer
to “Limitations of Use”.
The wheelchair has, in its standard format,
been designed to accommodate users who
have all limbs intact and have sufficient upper
body strength to maintain a safe position within
the wheelchair without the addition of
supporting aids.
Adaptations from the standard wheelchair
format are available to accommodate users
who do not meet these criteria, these will only
be considered after a suitable risk assessment
has been carried out by the product prescriber.
When prescribing wheelchairs for use by full or
partial amputees (above or below knee, single
or double) it is important to recognise that
lower limb amputation will affect the sitting
centre of balance of the wheelchair.
The impossibility of generalising the individual
ability of a wheelchair user means it is
imperative that the product prescriber carries
out a full stability evaluation to ensure that the
user is safe in the use of the wheelchair and the
risk of the wheelchair tipping is minimised.
The wheelchair should only be used in
accordance with the safety advice given within
this user guide. Failure to follow the
recommended advice within this user guide
could lead to personal injury.
Your powered wheelchair is a Class A –
compact, manoeuvrable wheelchair not
necessarily capable of negotiating outdoor
obstacles (EN12184) with a speed of 4 Kph for
use primarily in an indoor environment, refer to
“Limitations of Use”.
Under no circumstance must the top speed of
the powered wheelchair be increased beyond
what has been set at time of issue.
P R E A R I NG FO R U SE
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