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Folding Power Chair
PHFW-1118 PHFW-1120
PHFW-1018 PHFW-1020
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 3 EMI WARNING................................................................................... 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 6 IMPORTANT NOTES......................................................................... 7 USING THE SHOPRIDER FOLDING POWER CHAIR ..................... 9 GETTING TO KNOW THE JOYSTICK CONTROLLER
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on insisting the best. The Shoprider folding power chair is the ultimate combination of style and comfort. The compact folding feature supports easy transportation of your Shoprider power chair for today’s active lifestyle. We hope that it will provide many years of mobility for you. This manual contains important information regarding the safe use of the Shoprider folding power chair. Please read it carefully before using and make sure you understa
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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 (EMI) 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
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Powered Chair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EMI energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EMI fields from hand- held radio sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EMI energy very close to the power chair’s control system while using these devices. This can affect powered chair movement and braking. Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to
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Safety Instructions Please do use the folding power chair to enhance your active lifestyle. With increased mobility, please observe a few rules to ensure safe operation of your folding power chair. So please… 1. Do not drive the folding power chair 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 (T
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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 folding power chair in a well ventilated area to prevent any possible risk. 21. Always check that the drive wheels are engaged. Someone may have left the folding power chair 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 sim
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Feature Guide 2 1 10 3 4 9 5 8 6 7 Figure 1 1. Armrest (height adjustable and flips up for transferring) 2. Joystick Controller 3. Charging Port 4. Seat 5. Standard Swing Away Leg rest (Elevating Leg Rest Optional) 6. Front Castor (8” flat free tire) 7. Frame Serial Number (13 alphanumeric characters) 8. Rear Drive Wheel (12” flat free tire) 9. Anti-tip Wheel 10. Push Handle (foldable for compact storage and transportation) 6/25/2004 8
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Using the Shoprider Folding Power Chair 8 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 Figure 2 Getting To Know The Joystick Controller (VSI 50) 1. On-Off Button: This button turns the joystick controller (hereinafter referred to as VSI) on and off. Do not use this button to stop the folding power chair, except in an emergency. 2. Battery Gauge: This is a 10-segment display, which indicates if the VSI is switched on and gives the state of charge of the batte
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4. Horn Button: This button operates the power chair’s horn. 5. Speed Decrease Button: This button decreases the maximum speed. 6. Speed Increase Button: This Button Increases the maximum speed. 7. Joystick: This controls the speed and direction of the folding power chair. Push the joystick in the direction you want to go. The further you push it, the faster the speed will be. Releasing the joystick will automatically engage the brakes and stop the folding power chair. 8. Chargi
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Transferring You can transfer either forward, left or right from the chair. The armrests are hinged in the back and can swing up out of the way for transfers. Press “buttons” at front of armrest bar (on either side) to release armrest (see figures 5 and 6). Assisted transfer; for a wheelchair user who cannot bear any weight on their legs, and cannot transfer independently, the use of an appropriate hoist is recommended. Any carrier who assists in physically transferring the wheel
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Folding the Wheelchair To fold the wheelchair, it is necessary to remove certain components. Follow these simple guidelines: 1. Park the chair on a level surface. 2. Ensure the wheels are in drive mode. 3. Fold up footplates and/or remove the entire leg rest assemblies (see Figures 8, 10 and 11). 4. Disconnect the black and red connectors situated under the seat (Figure 7). 5. Carefully pull out the first rear battery out of the basket by using the lifting strap (battery is heavy).
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Armrests The armrests are height adjustable and can flip up out of the way for side transfers. To adjust the height, simply pull the knob outward and lift armrest up or down to your comfort. The adjustments are in 1 ½” increments. Lift or lower by handle Pull tab to fold backrest for transport Pull knob outward Figure 9 Swing-Away, Detachable Leg Rests The swing away leg rests are detachable. To remove the leg rest, remove the Velcro strap,
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Negotiating Obstacles Ramps, Slopes and Cambers The FPC-11 indoor/outdoor power chair 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 at a speed that you are c
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Looking After Your Power Chair Tires Since your tires are flat frees, there is no need to ever worry about tire pressure. Upholstery All upholstery can be washed with warm water and mild soap. Some car upholstery cleaners produce excellent results as well. Occasionally check the seat and back for sagging, cuts and tears. Replace if necessary. To avoid mildew and rapid deterioration of upholstery parts, do not store your chair in damp conditions. Lubrication and General Ma
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Batteries & Battery Charging The Shoprider folding power chair is designed to operate on two U1 (2 x 33/34/36 Ah) gel, or sealed lead acid, maintenance free batteries. For easy handling, Velcro or plastic carrying straps are provided to assist in fitting or removal. The duration of the batteries can be affected by temperature, terrain and weight of the user. The battery gauge is a guide on the remaining charge in the batteries. The active user will need to charge the batteries afte
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Troubleshooting The Self-Help Guide (Table 1) is intended to assist in the location of a fault that may occur in a certain part of the power chair. If after checking out the fault from the table below and the fault is still showing, do not use the power chair. Turn off the power and consult your provider immediately. Table 1 BATTERY POSSIBLE FAULT GAUGE 10 Bars flash Battery voltage is too high, Check the battery connections. 9 Bars flash Solenoid brake fault 8 Bars flash Pos
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Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps. Push the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps. Release the joystick, there will be a long bleep. The Powerchair is now unlocked. SLEEP MODE: If the controller is left on and not used for more than ten minutes, the controller will automatically “go to sleep”. This is recognized by a slow intermittent flash of the battery indicator lights. Simply turn the controller off and back on to reset. 6/25/2004 18
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Specification Table 2 1 Overall Dimensions: L x W x H 43.3 x 24.4 x 37 In Number, Size of Front Tires 2, 8 inches Number, Size of Rear Tires 2, 12 inches Total Weight (w/o batteries) 95 Lb Battery Capacity 12V 28-36Ah x 2 _V_Ah x _pcs Charger Off Board, 4 amp Maximum Speed 3.75 Mph Safe Climbing angle (based on 8 (14) Degrees (%) user weight of 200 lbs/90 kgs) 2 Range 19 Mile Turning Radius 24” As a part of our ongoing product improvement initiative, Shoprider reser
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QUARTERLY INSPECTION For your own safety, quarterly inspection and service on the product has to be performed and signed by an authorized dealer. Maintenance records (below) should be kept at all times. The manufacturer / distributor / vendor will be indemnified from any product liability claim if the above maintenance / service requirement is not met. NOTE! Regular (Monthly) inspection is strongly recommended by the manufacturer to ensure ultimate performance of the vehicle. S
