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Compact Powerchair
USER MANUAL
Models:
SMARTIE – UL8W
JIFFY – UL7WR / JIFFY11 – UL7WR11
SMARTIE – UL8W
JIFFY – UL7WR JIFFY11 – UL7WR11
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 3 EMI WARNING................................................................................... 4 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVES ................... 4 POWERED CHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) ................ 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 6-7 FEATURE GUIDE .........................................
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on insisting the best. Shoprider compact Powerchairs are the ultimate combination of style, comfort and portability. The compact features support easy transportation of your Shoprider Powerchair for today’s active lifestyle. We know that your Powerchair will provide many years of mobility for you. Enjoy the freedom of mobility wherever you go! This manual contains important information regarding the safe use of your Shoprider Powerchair. Please read th
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EMI WARNING Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources Powered electric chairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference, which is a kind of interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the power chairs to release its brakes, move by itself or move in unintended directions. It can al
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Powered Chair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense the closer one moves to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand- held radio sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the Powerchair’s control system while using these devices. This can affect the Powerchair’s movement and braking. Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to pre
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Safety Instructions Please use your Powerchair to enhance your active lifestyle. With increased mobility, please observe a few rules to ensure safe operation of your Powerchair. So please… 1. Do not drive the Powerchair without reading this manual. 2. Do not exceed the safe climbing maximum angle (Table 2). 3. Do not use the joystick in an erratic manner when going up or down an incline. 4. Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum weight limit (Table 2). 5. Do not turn off
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18. Always keep the feet on the leg rest while driving. 19. Always make sure the batteries are fully charged before setting out on a journey. 20. Always charge the Powerchair in a well ventilated area to prevent any possible risk. 21. Always check that the drive wheels are engaged. Someone may have left the Powerchair in freewheel mode. 22. Always reduce your speed when turning sharply. 23. Avoid turning sharply on a slope or gradient. 24. To brake in an emergency simply
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Feature Guide SMARTIE MODEL # UL8W 2 1 4 3 10 7 5 9 8 6 Figure 1 (1) Removable Armrests with Width, Height & Angle Adjustment (Flips Up for Easy Sideways Transfer) (2) Programmable VSI Joystick Controller with Adjustable speed & Battery Life Indicator. (3) Charging Port (4) Deluxe Captain Seat (5) Adjustable Length, Height, Angle Foot Plate (6) Front Castor Assy (6” flat free tire) (7) Frame Serial Number (13 alphanumeric characters) (8)
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Feature Guide XTRALITE JIFFY (MODEL # UL7WR) XTRALITE JIFFY 11 (MODEL # UL7WR11) 2 1 3 4 3 5 10 9 6 7 8 Figure 1 (1) Removable Armrests with Width, Height & Angle Adjustment (Flips Up for Easy Sideways Transfer) (2) Programmable VSI Joystick Controller with Adjustable speed & Battery Life Indicator (3) Charging Ports (4) Reclining Deluxe Pillow-top Leatherette Captain Seat (5) Standard Angle Adjustable Foot Plate (6) Front Cas
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Getting to Know Your Shoprider Powerchair The Joystick Controller (VSI) 8 1. On-Off Button: This button turns the joystick 1 2 controller (hereinafter referred to as VSI) on and off. Do not use this button to stop the 4 3 power chair, except in an emergency. 2. Battery Gauge: This is a 10-segment display, which indicates if the VSI is switched 5 6 on and gives the state of charge of the battery. Additionally, any faults in the Powerchair electrical system are also 7 indic
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Locking/Unlocking the VSI Joystick LOCK MODE: The VSI controller can be locked to prevent unauthorized use. The locking method is achieved through a sequence of key presses and joystick movements, as detailed below. To lock Powerchair controller: While the controller is switched on, depress and hold the on/off button. After 1 second the controller will bleep. Now release the on/off button. Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps. Push the joystick in reverse unt
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Both left and right sides must be in drive mode for power chair to operate. Otherwise the Powerchair will flash fault code of 9 lights and will not operate. Smartie Drive/Freewheel Mechanism The drive/freewheel levers are found toward the rear of the Powerchair, one on top left and one bottom right. These levers will allow you to disengage the drive mechanism and push the Powerchair while in freewheel mode. (FIG. 4A) Jiffy/Jiffy11 Drive/Freewheel Mechanism The drive/freewheel
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User Transferring You can transfer either forward, left or right from the Smartie, Jiffy and Jiffy11 Powerchair. 1) Pull Up The armrests are hinged and can be pulled up and out of the way for sideways transfer. For support. Only use the armrests. Do Not use the seat back as support. Figure 5 Reclining Seat The Jiffy and Jiffy11 Powerchairs come with a reclining seat. The reclining seat lever is located on the left side below the armrest. Simply pull
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Disassembling/Transporting the Shoprider Smartie Powerchair Follow these simple guidelines for disassembly: 1. Park the Powerchair on a level surface 2. Ensure the wheels are locked in drive 5 mode (Fig 4) 3. Fold up footplate 4. Unplug VSI from rear of unit 5. Remove seat by removing locking pin and lifting seat 6 4 upward and off 6. Depress the release 2 hook lever to separate front and rear sections 3 1 Figure 7 5 4 3 2
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Disassembling/Transporting the Shoprider Jiffy/Jiffy11 Powerchair Follow these simple guidelines for disassembly: 1. Park the Powerchair on a level surface 2. Ensure the wheels are locked in drive mode 6 (Fig 4) 4 3. Fold up footplate 4. Unplug VSI from rear of unit 5. Remove battery pack from rear of unit by depressing hook to 5 release lock. 3 6. Remove seat by unscrewing(loosening) 2 the tightening knobs and lifting seat upward 1 and off Figure 8 6 3
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Driving Your Shoprider Compact Powerchair Ramps, Slopes and Cambers The compact indoor/outdoor Powerchair has the ability to negotiate ramps, slopes and cambers of a low to medium gradient. It is of the utmost importance that the following points are observed: 1. Never attempt to go up or down an incline which has a rough, wet or slippery surface (loose gravel, tree roots, wet grass, polished floor, etc.) 2. Always approach an incline head on, not at an angle 3. Always travel
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Caring for Your Shoprider Powerchair First Time Use Prior to using your compact Powerchair for the first time, you must charge the batteries fully (refer to Battery Charging Procedures). Charging may take up to 12 hours for the Jiffy, and Jiffy11, and up to 3 hours for the Smartie. Charging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency and battery life. Tires Since your tires are flat free tires, there is no need to ever worry about tire air-pressu
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Batteries & Battery Charging Batteries Jiffy/Jiffy11 The Shoprider Jiffy and Jiffy11 Powerchairs are designed to operate on two 12 volt/12Ah sealed lead acid (AGM or gel-cell type) aka SLA maintenance free batteries. For easy handling, the SLA batteries are contained within a battery-pack (Jiffy and Jiffy11 only). The life of the batteries may be affected by temperature, terrain, weight of user, driving methods, and care of batteries. The battery gauge (Refer to Figure 3) is a guide
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Batteries & Battery Charging Batteries Smartie The Shoprider Smartie PowerChair is the next generation Powerchair with new Envirofriendly battery technology. The Smartie’s battery, called Envirofriendly battery, is a phosphate based lithium iron battery that is inherently safe for the environment. The Envirofriendly battery has many features and benefits including: • Virtually zero maintenance over the long life of the battery, saving from high maintenance costs and wasted time • Ligh
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Battery Charging Procedure Charging the Shoprider compact Powerchair: Smartie, Jiffy & Jiffy11 1) Plug the A/C power cord into the wall. Plug the male three-pin charger plug into the female 3-pin receiver located on the bottom of the VSI (Refer to Figure 3, #8). Note: the Jiffy & Jiffy11 battery pack must be turned on to accept charge. Jiffy & Jiffy11 2) Remove the battery-pack from the unit. Plug the A/C power cord into the wall. Located on the battery-pack is
