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Drive Medical Cirrus Plus Power Wheelchair manual

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    12 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 T oll Free: 877-224-0946 • 516-998-4600 W ebsite: www .drivemedical.com OWNERS MANUAL & INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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    1 Armrest Rear Wheel Set Casters & Fork Footrests Frame Controller Batteries Back Upholstery[...]

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    2 BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO NEGOTIA TE A RAMP THE FOLLOWING BASIC SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED 1. Sur face of the ramp: Is it too slippery? 2. Degree of incline: Is it too steep to attempt alone? 3. Length of ramp: Is it too long for your endurance? 4. Obstacles: Are there any obstacles on the ramp that would necessitate an attendant's assist[...]

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    3 UNP ACKING & ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING After removing your Cirrus Plus Wheelchair from the carton please check that you have been supplied with the following main parts as standard specification. 1. The main frame with Motors /gearboxes and front castors attached 2. Front rigging with swing away footrests (Fig. 1) 3. Rear drive wheels (Fig. 2) 4. [...]

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    4 AFTER FOLLOWING ALL THE STEPS IN GENERAL OPERA TION PROCEED WITH THE FOLLOWING. 1. There are two batteries. Attach the wiring loom to each battery making sure that the correct polarity is observed. Red wire attach on positive pole (also the red color). Black wire attach on negative pole (also the black color). Connect the power cables (located at[...]

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    5 GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Hold the two armrests with your hands. 2. Extend the armrests outwards. 3.Push down on the seat rails to ensure the seat opens fully and locks into the receivers on the wheelchair side frames. 4. Swing the footrests around to the front of the chair and ensures that they lock into place. 5. Optional frame rigidity bar can the[...]

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    6 FREEWHEEL LEVERS The Cirrus Plus Wheelchair is equipped with two freewheel levers. (Fig. 10) These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually . W ARNING! DO NOT use your wheelchair while the drive motors are disengaged unless you are in the presence of an attendant! DO NOT disengage the drive motors when your w[...]

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    7 ARMREST The height adjustable T -type armrest (Fig. 11) is provided as standard equipment on your wheelchairs. Adjustment for the wheelchair is facilitated by a lock pin inserted from the outside of the armrest support at the lower extremity and the top of the armrest post. T o activate the ball lock pin simply depress the lever found beside the [...]

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    8 W ARNING! REPLACE WORN OR TORN F ABRIC IMMEDIA TEL Y . F AILURE TO DO SO MA Y RESUL T IN A F ALL AND CAUSE SEVERE INJUR Y TO YOU. SEA T Cirrus Plus wheelchairs feature seat upholstery that can be tensioned. While there should be no adjustment necessary upon deliver y of your new chair , over time stretch of the upholstery could occur . Contact yo[...]

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    9 FOOTREST Y our Cirrus Plus wheelchair comes standard with swing-away detachable footrests and foot-plates, which are height adjustable. T o adjust the height, remove the (Fig. 14) securing screws and nuts from each side and slide the extension tube and footplate up or down to the desired height. WARNING! Never lift the wheelchair by the footrests[...]

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    10 DRIVING YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR BEFORE SITTING IN YOUR CIRRUS PLUS WHEELCHAIR INSURE THA T : 1. The Power wheelchair is switched off. 2. Be certain motor freewheel levers are in the “engaged” position 3. The battery charger is disconnected After transferring make sure that you are comfortably positioned and that the leg rests and armrests have[...]

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    11 SAFE DRIVING 1. Never drive at a speed greater than your ability to safely control your chair . Remember that wet or loose sur faces need greater care and control. 2. Always turn the chair off and engage the wheel locks when transferring or while the chair is stationary for long periods. 3. Avoid jerky stop/start motions as this will result in e[...]

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    12 CHAIR RESPONSE Should the chairs' response not be to your satisfaction, ask your Dealer to adjust the programming to a level at which you are comfortable. This programming can be altered at anytime to either increase the response rates in line with your improved motor skills or to lower the rates to level at which you feel comfortable and i[...]

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    When your batteries are fully charged you should have sufficient power to give you all the mobility required in a day - It is important that you understand how your batteries and charger work. BA TTERY MAINTENANCE If the batteries are the dry cell type there is no maintenance required. CHARGING THE BA TTERIES 1. Batteries should be charged when the[...]

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    14 REPLACING THE BA TTERIES CAUTION! - If you have doubts about your ability to lift any components, it is recommended that you seek assistance so as to avoid injury . 1. T urn the power off. 2. Disconnect the battery connection plugs at the side of the batter y tray . 3. Release the securing belt holding the battery box. 4. Disconnect the battery [...]

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    15 BA TTER Y CONNECTIONS BLACK RED CUT -OUT SWITCH RED CONNECTOR RED BLACK RED BLACK FRONT Fig. 16[...]

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    16 FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS FOR A QUICK AND SAFE REP AIR: 1. Use a ratchet and socket to remove the drive wheel screw from the center hub of the wheel. 2. Pull the wheel off of the axle. 3. Separate the tire from the rim. (Pneumatic style only) 4. Remove the tire and replace it with a new tire. (Pneumatic style only) 5. Slide the wheel back onto the[...]

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    17 An electric wheelchair needs some basic attention to ensure it provides reliable service. We recommend that the user ensure that the power wheelchair is checked regularly for maintenance requirements and receives a thorough annual maintenance check up. We recommend that the chair have at least one full service from an authorized dealer when need[...]

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    18 7. Keep wheels free from lint, hair , sand and carpet fibers. 8. Lightly oil axle pin, wheel axles and bearings once every three months. 9. Use only recommended batteries and have batteries changed only by Qualified Dealers. 10. Charge batteries regularly . Make sure the charger lead plugs are engaged properly in the sockets. Do not disconnect b[...]

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    19 PROBLEM: The controller light flashes ACTION: If the lamp flashes immediately when the power is switched on and the joystick is engaged, switch the power off, wait a few seconds, then switch on again. Wait for two seconds before engaging the joystick. PROBLEM: The controller lamp flashes slowly while driving. ACTION: The slow flashing means that[...]

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    20 One year limited warranty from the date of pur chase for any of the parts found below . This warranty does not include "normal" wear to any part of this product. • Electric motors and battery charger • Micro processor controller • Foot rigging • Armrests • Cross braces • Backrest canes WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS The commutator of [...]

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    21 THIS W ARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • This warranty is extended only to the original pur chase. • The Company will not accept responsibility If the fault was caused by misuse or failure to observe the instructions in the User's Manual. • If a fault develops, it is the responsibility of the owner to immediately notif[...]

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    22 Cirrus Plus wheelchair W arranty Registration Please type or print Serial#__________________________________________Date Pur chased___/___/___ Owner Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________State ________ Zip[...]

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    Place Stamp Here 12 Harbor Park Drive Port Washington, NY 11050 FOLD HERE FIRST FOLD HERE SECOND SEAL WITH T APE DO NOT ST APLE[...]

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    12 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 T oll Free: 877-224-0946 • 516-998-4600 W ebsite: www .drivemedical.com[...]