Shoprider SMARTIE UL8W manual

Compact Powerchair USER MANUAL Models: SMARTIE – UL8W JIFFY – UL7WR / JIFFY11 – UL7WR11 SMARTIE – UL8W JIFFY11 – UL7WR11 JIFFY – UL7WR[...]

4/27/2006 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 3 EMI WARNING................................................................................... 4 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVES ................... 4 POWERED CHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) ..........[...]

4/27/2006 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on insisting the best. Shoprider compact Powerchairs are the ultimate comb ination of style, comfort and portability. The compact features support easy trans portation of your Shoprider Powerchai r for today’s active lifestyle. We know that your Powerchair will provide many years of mobility for you. Enjoy[...]

4/27/2006 4 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 [...]

4/27/2006 5 Powered Chair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense the closer one moves to the transmitting antenna (s ource), the EM fields from hand- held radio sources (transce ivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the Powerchair’s [...]

4/27/2006 6 Safety Instructions Please use your Powerchair to en hance 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[...]

4/27/2006 7 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.[...]

4/27/2006 8 Feature Guide SMARTIE MODEL # UL8W (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 [...]

4/27/2006 9 Feature Guide XTRALITE JIFFY (MODEL # UL7WR) XTRALITE JIFFY 11 (MODEL # UL7WR11) (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-t op Leatherett[...]

4/27/2006 10 Getting to Know Your Shoprider Powerchair The Joystick Controller (VSI) 1. On-Off Button : This button turns the joystick controller (hereinafter refe rred to as VSI) on and off. Do not use th is button to stop the power chair, except in an emergency. 2. Battery Gauge : This is a 10- segment display, which indicates if the VSI is switc[...]

4/27/2006 11 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 joysti ck movements, as detailed below. To lock Powerchair controller:  While the controller is switc hed on, depress and hold the on/off button.  After 1[...]

4/27/2006 12 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 on e bottom right. These levers will allow you to dise[...]

4/27/2006 13 User Transferring You can transfer either forward, left or right from the Smartie, Jiffy and Jiffy11 Powerchair. 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. Reclining Seat The Jiffy and Jiffy11 Powerchairs come with a rec[...]

4/27/2006 14 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 mode (Fig 4) 3. Fold up footplate 4. Unplug VSI from rear of unit 5. Remove seat by removing locking pin and lifting seat upward and off 6. Depres[...]

4/27/2006 15 Disassembling/Transporting the Shoprider Jiffy/Jiffy 11 Powerchair Follow these simple guidelines for disassembly: 1. Park the Powerchair on a level surface 2. Ensure the wheels are locked in drive mode (Fig 4) 3. Fold up footplate 4. Unplug VSI from rear of unit 5. Remove battery pack from rear of unit by depressing hook to release lo[...]

4/27/2006 16 Driving Your Shoprider Compact Powerchair Ramps, Slopes and Cambers The compact indoor/outdoor Powerchai r 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 slip[...]

4/27/2006 17 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 t he Jiffy, and Jiffy11, and up to 3 hours for the Smartie. Charging the batteries completely prior to first time[...]

4/27/2006 18 Batteries & Battery Charging Batteries Jiffy/Jiffy 11 The Shoprider Jiffy and Jiffy11 Po werchairs are desi gned to operate on two 12 volt/12Ah sealed lead ac id (AGM or gel-cell type) aka SLA maintenance free batteries. For easy handling, the SLA batteries are contained within a battery-pack (Jif fy and Jiffy11 only). The life of [...]

4/27/2006 19 Batteries & Battery Charging Batteries Smartie The Shoprider Smartie PowerChair is the next generation Powerchair with new Envirofriendly battery technology. The Smartie’s battery, called Envi rofriendly battery, is a phosphate based lithium iron battery that is inherently safe for the environment. The Envirofriendly battery has [...]

4/27/2006 20 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 t urned on to accep[...]

4/27/2006 21 Troubleshooting The Self-Help Guide (Table 1) is intended to assist in the location of a fault that may occur in a cert ain part of the Powerchair. If after checking the fault from the table below and the fault is still showing, do not use the Powerchair. T urn off the power and consult your provider immediately. Table 1 BATTERY GAUGE [...]

4/27/2006 22 Specifications Table 2 Xtralite Jiffy UL7WR Xtralite Jiffy 11 UL7WR11 Smartie UL8W Overall Dimensions: L x W x H 37” x 19” x 32-35” 37” x 21” x 32-35” 28.7” x 21. 5” x30.5-33.5 Number, Size of Front Tires 2,6 Inches 2,6 Inches 2,6 Inches Number, Size of Rear Tires 2,8 Inches 2,8 Inches 2,8 Inches Total Weight of Unit Wi[...]

4/27/2006 23 QUARTERLY INSPECTION For your own safety, quarterly inspec tion and service on the product has to be performed and signed by an authorized provider. Maintenanc e records (below) should be kept at all times. The manufacturer / distributor / vendor will be indemnified from any product liability claim if the above maintenance / serv ice r[...]

4/27/2006 24 Disclaimer Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider compact powerchair. This Powerchair is not intended to be used by individuals with physical limitations that could prevent the user from operating the Powerchair safely. Shoprider disc laims all responsibility for any personal injury or property damage, which may occur as a r[...]

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4/27/2006 28 Model Name- Provider Stamp Serial No.:________________________ Shoprider Mobility Products, Inc. www.shoprider.com 800-743-0772 P/N: 300904-18-A5[...]