KYMCO K-ACTIV User Manual

KYMCOHealthcareLimited

K‐ACTIV

PoweredWheelchair‐UserManual

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ......................................... 1

2. NOTICE FOR DRIVING SAFETY ..................... 2

2.1

BEFORE DRIVING ....................................... 2

2.2

WHEN DRIVING ......................................... 3

2.3

LOADING LIMITATION FOR SAFETY .................... 5

2.4

INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTROMAGNETIC SAFETY

............................................................. 6

2.5

DAILY EXAMINATION ................................... 8

3. INTRODUCTION OF COMPONENTS ............... 9

4. OPERATION............................................. 10

4.1

DASHBOARD .......................................... 10

4.2

HOW TO USE POWERCHAIR .......................... 10

4.3

ADUSTMENTS ......................................... 12

4.4

TURNING ON AND DRIVING .......................... 16

4.5 K-ACTIV TRANSPORTATION & SECURING POINTS 18

5. RECHARGING AND BATTERY ...................... 19

5.1

RECHARGING BATTERY ............................... 19

5.2

CHARGER .............................................. 21

5.3

POWER GAUGE ........................................ 21

5.4

BATTERY ............................................... 22

5.5

BATTERY EXCHANGE INSTRUCTION .................. 23

6. TIRES .................................................... 25

7. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) .. 26

8. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .... 29

8.1

MAINTENANCE ........................................ 29

8.2

PARKING ............................................... 30

8.3

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 31

9. SPECIFICATION TABLE ............................. 32

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1. Introduction

Dear User:

Thank you for purchasing your new KYMCO
Healthcare K-ACTIV Powered Wheelchair.
The K-ACTIV Powerchair is manufactured with
cutting edge technology. Please note that this
product requires routine maintenance to keep it
in top performance and safety. This manual
contains the key information regarding the
correct operation, maintenance, and adjustment
of your Powerchair, which are essential for safe
and comfortable use. It is recommended that you
read this manual carefully as inappropriate
handling may lead to injury or accidental damage.

※ The descriptions regarding the appearance and

use are helpful for preventing possible
accidents.

※ This manual is accompanied with a product

warranty, which should be kept in a safe place.

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2. Notice for Driving Safety

2.1 Before Driving

Before driving users should be familiar with correct usage
and operation, and respect safety during operation.

● The rules for this Powerchair are the same as
those that apply for pedestrians for pavement use.

Note:
For your safety, please respect the traffic rules fo

r

pedestrians.

This Powered wheelchair is to be used on pathways,

walkways, parks etc. and can be used on raods as it is
a class 3 vehicle, but the speed should be limited.

Follow the indicated direction of the road when the

powerchair proceeds to the end of paths.

The Powerchair should be carefully handled when

traveling through busy roads or business areas.

Do not use the Powerchair if you are under the

influence of alcohol or if you are tired.

We do not recommend the use of your Powerchair in

the evening or at night.

Please follow the traffic signs for pedestrians

● Practice Using Your New K-ACTIV Powerchair

Note:
While becoming familiar with your Powerchair, try

practicing in wide-open areas such as parks and
sports fields. Practice should be started with easy
tasks, for example, acceleration, deceleration,
braking, turning, going backward and going up and
downward slopes (observe safe inclines for driving).

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Note:

The speed switch should be turned to the range

specified. At the beginning of practicing, the switch
should be adjusted to "minimum speed".

For your first drive, you should be accompanied by

someone to take care of your safety.

A higher speed can be selected when you feel

confident for safe use of your Powerchair.

● The K-ACTIV Powerchair is to be used by a single
user only.

Note:

Never carry another person (including children) with

you on your Powerchair.

● Do not carry or drag goods with your Powerchair

※ The maximum load for your Powerchair is stated in the

specification section of this manual. Please check the
specification table.

2.2 When Driving

● Perform daily examinations (refer to 2.5 "daily
examinations" for details)

● Do not move any body part out of the Powerchair

Note:

Moving body parts outside of the Powerchair may

cause it to lose balance, which may lead to injury or
even falling.

Avoid getting clothes trapped in the wheels.

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● When proceeding to an intersection or railroad
crossing !

Note:

Before crossing an intersection, please ensure your own

safety, avoid getting the wheels trapped into the rail
gaps, and always respect traffic rules!

● Do not use Your K-ACTIV Powerchair under the

following environments

1. Ensure your own safety by staying away from busy,

muddy, rocky, narrow roads and paths beside canals or
fairways or those without fences or barriers.

2. Avoid use of the Powerchair at night or on rainy, foggy,

or excessively windy days.

3.

Avoid making S-shape turns or sudden U-turns.

4. Do not take automatic escalators when using this

Powerchair.

● Mobile phones and other electric devices

1. Do not use mobile phones or other radio

communication equipment when using your Powerchair.

2. Do not charge mobile phones or other electrical

products with the battery system.

● Going up or down a slope

1. Do not climb precipitous slopes.

2. When driving on reasonable slopes, drive slowly and

turn down the speed switch to a "minimum".

3. Keep speed slow when going downwards on a slope.

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Note:



Never disengage the drive levers to freewheel while
going upward or downward on a slope

To ensure safety, the motor braking system will cause

the Powerchair to stop when it is used to go downward
on a slope.

To avoid damage of the controller and braking system,

never turn the power switch off when going downward
on a slope.

2.3 Loading Limitation for Safety

● Maximum loading

See specification table for maximum loading!

※ A load exceeding the stated limitation may cause

damage or failure of your Powerchair which can be a

safety concern.

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2.4 Information regarding electromagnetic

safety

1. Do not use personal communication devices such as

mobile phones or stock devices. Turn off the Powerchair

when these electromagnetic sources transmit.

2. Keep away from electromagnetic waves from TV or

radio broadcasters.

3.

To ensure safety, turn off the power when there are

problematic functions or any suspected failure.

4. Unpredictable failure of the Powerchair could occur if

non-original components are used.

5. Contact your approved KYMCO Healthcare Dealer in

the rare occasion of malfunction or any abnormal

operation.

Note:

The radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters and

personal mobile communication devices may affect the

normal operation of your Powerchair. Follow all safety

notices to reduce the risk of abnormal conditions and to

maintain the normal operation of Powerchair.

To avoid damage to you Powerchair, do not lean on or

pull up the joystick controls.

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Note:

The normal operation of the Powerchair could be affected

by radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters and personal

wireless communication devices. To reduce the risk of

abnormal operation and brake failure, the following should

be respected:

1. Do not use personal wireless communication devices

(e.g. mobile phones) after turning on the power.

2. Avoid using the Powerchair at the source of radio waves

such as radio/TV broadcasters and radio stations.

3. Turn off the power if it is safe to do so when there is

abnormal operation or brake failure.

4. Do not use non-original components because the radio

wave generated by such components could cause

unpredictable effects to the Powerchair (Note: it is not

possible to determine the effect of radio wave on

powered vehicles).

5. Vehicles experiencing abnormal conditions under

normal operation should be sent to your approved

KYMCO Healthcare Dealer for maintenance.

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2.5 Daily Examination

Examine the following before driving. Ask for further
examinations from your Approved KYMCO Healthcare

Dealer before use if you find any abnormal functioning:

Joystick

※ Is there anything that is loose?
※ Can it be turned forward, backward, leftward

or rightward?
※ Does the Powerchair move forward when the
joystick is pushed forward?
※ Does the Powerchair move backward when the
joystick is pulled backward?
※ Does the Powerchair stop safely when the

joystick is released?
Speed
switch
button

※ Does it function well and allow adjustment

freely?

Motor

※ Are there abnormal motor sounds?

※ Does the motor drive smoothly?

Power
gauge

※ Does the power gauge light up when the

power is turned on?

※Is there sufficient battery power for your

journey?
Horn ※ Does the horn work correctly?

Seat ※ Is the seat well locked and secure?

Tire

※ Are there any breakages or other damage to

the tires?

※ Check the depth of the tread patterns
Other ※ Are there abnormal sounds?

Note:

Visit your KYMCO Healthcare approved Dealer for
examinations and maintenance if you spot any problems.
They are qualified to check your Powerchair.

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3. Introduction of Components

1. Controller

2. Arm rest

3. Back rest

4. Battery assembly

5. Rear anti-roll bar

6. Rear wheels

7. Motor

8. Frame

9. Front wheels

10. Leg rests