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GF0600059RevB06 ©GF Health Products, Inc. November 2006 METRO ® PO WER III PO WER WHEELCHAIR O WNER’S MANUAL IMPORT ANT: Read this manual before operating y our Metro P ower III P ower Wheelchair . Sa ve this manual for later use.[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 2 CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3 II SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................... 4 III HANDLING TIPS .................[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 3 I INTRODUCTION Important safety , operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this owner ’ s manual. Read the entire manual car efully before operating your new wheelchair , and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good perform[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 4 II SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANT: BEFORE USING Y OUR Metro Pow er III, PLEASE READ AND UNDERST AND THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PREC AUTIONS. MAINTENANCE P rotect your Metr o P ower III by having it serviced regularly . Whenever any part of your wheelchair is not functioning properly , a ha[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 5 W arning: Do not enter or exit the wheelchair without fir st turning the wheelchair power switch OFF , and ensuring that the drive engagement levers are engaged, to prevent wheelchair mo vement. W arning: Operate only with anti-tipper s in place. W arning: Disengaging the rear whee[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 6 W arning: Do not switch programmer into PROGRAM mode while wheelchair is mov- ing. W arning: Do not disconnect the wheelchair batteries while the programmer is con- nected to the integral controller . W arning: Do not use any adaptive control de vices other than those provided or re[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 7 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO W A VE SOURCES I t is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electr omagnetic interference on your E verest & J ennings Metr o P ow er III power wheelchair . P ow ered wheelchairs may be susc[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 8 POWERED WHEELCHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one mo ves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sour ces (transceivers) are of special concern. I t is possible to unintentionally[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 9 III HANDLING TIPS e E verest & J ennings Metro P ower III been designed and engineered to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended purpose. H owev er , it is possible to tip the M etro P ower III ov er if it is used improperly . W e urge you to le[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 10 Reaching / bending forward or sidewar d W arning: Do not attempt to reach objects if you are required to mo ve forward in the seat. Do not attempt to retrieve objects from the floor if y ou must reach down between y our knees. Do not shift your w eight in the direction that you ar[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 11 Always inspect the ramp for hazards such as holes, slippery or uneven surfaces, etc. before starting up or down. If y ou can not see the entire ramp , ask someone to inspect it for you. Ascent Lean the upper part of your body slightly forward as you ascend the incline. If it become[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 12 IV GETTING ST AR TED e M etro P ower III is designed to pro vide the highest degree of independence and mobility . e tested range of the M etro P ower III is approximately 16 miles on a har d level surface (tested with a 250 lb. user and fully charged U1 siz e batteries). Act[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 13 POWER DRIVE SYSTEM e M etro P ower III pow er drive system consists of two independent rear drive wheels, an integral controller , independent, direct drive right and left motors, and two twelve v olt batteries (not sup- plied by G raham-Field) that pr ovide po wer . INTEGRAL CO[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 14 CONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES, VSI INTEGRAL CONTROLLER e VSI contr ol panel is shown at right. A description of each feature follows. ON/OFF switch e ON/OFF switch turns wheel- chair power on and off. When wheelchair power is on, the battery gauge illuminates. Battery gauge e [...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 15 V OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Safety Precautions before operating your wheelchair . 1. Charge the batteries fully before use. F or installation and charging information, refer to P art VII, BA TTERIES. drive engagement levers outward rear wheels disengaged rear [...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 16 adjust extension position clamp release extension clamp bracket arm integral controller VI ADJUSTMENTS e M etro P ower III offers several adjustments to enhance driving ease and comfort. Adjustments should be performed with wheelchair power off and the wheelchair unoccupied. E[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 17 adjust footplate extension length (left shown) clamp footplate extension tube footrest hanger tube FOOTREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGAW A Y W arning: The lowest par t of the footplate extensions should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 / 2 inches (5.5 cm), to permit proper clearance. [...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 18 hinge plate swingaway release lever elevating legrest (upper part only shown— legrest may not appear exactly as shown) elevating legrest, left shown (may not appear exactly as shown) legrest release lever ELEV A TING LEGREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGAW A Y W arning: The lowest par t o[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 19 Adjust elevating legrest footplate extension length 7 / 32 " hex key T o adjust footplate extension length, you will loosen the clamp that holds the footplate extension inside the legrest hanger . 1. Loosen legrest hanger clamp: use a 7 / 32 " hex key to loosen clamp enou[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 20 Adjust wheel locks 3 / 16 " hex key N ote: Check the tire pr essure befor e adjusting the wheel locks—tires should be properly inflated be- fore adjusting. 1. Place the wheel lock in the OFF (un - locked) position. 2. Loosen the wheel lock clamp: use 3 / 16 " hex key t[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 21 VII BA TTERIES Batteries ar e of critical importance, require attention and maintenance, and will requir e periodic replacement. As batteries age, their ability to hold a charge decreases. O ld batteries discharge much more quickly than new batteries under the same driving conditio[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 22 BA TTER Y CHARGER BA TTER Y CHARGER FEA TURES FUSE 115 e 4 amp switch-mode battery charger has the following features: • Compatible with gel cell lead acid, sealed lead acid, and unsealed lead acid batteries. • Can be left connected indefinitely after charging without harmi[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 23 ON/OFF switch e ON/OFF switch turns battery charger power on and off. AC voltage switch e AC voltage switch changes the v oltage between 115 volts and 230 volts. S ee Batter y voltage switch on wrong setting in TR OUBLESHOO TING for directions on switching voltage. AC fuse c[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 24 BA TTER Y CHARGER SAFETY W arning: Do not use a household extension cord if the charger plug does not reach the power outlet. Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, use a three conductor No. 16 A WG (or hea vie[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 25 W arning: Do not use batter y charger s not supplied by Graham-Field. Batter y char- gers not supplied by Graham-Field could damage the controller and the batter y charger . Electrical arcing could result, which could cause severe personal injur y , explosion, and fire. CHARGING T[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 26 REMOVE AND INST ALL BA TTERIES W arning: Batteries can supply a large amount of cur rent. T ake care not to connect the terminals accidentally with anything metal; severe burns could result. W arning: Alwa ys w ear safety glasses and gloves while working on batteries. W arning: Do [...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 27 Install Batteries T ools needed: Phillips screwdriver , 3/8” wrench Refer to pictur e at right for battery box and connector orientation. 1. Place battery in batter y box. Repeat for other battery . 2. Connect wires in battery box lids: use a 3/8” wrench and pro vided hardware [...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 28 BA TTER Y MAINTENANCE W arning: Batteries can supply a large amount of cur rent. Do not wear je welr y or watches when working on batteries. T ake care not to connect the terminals acciden- tally with an ything metal; severe burns could result. W arning: Batteries contain sulfuric [...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 29 VIII MAINTENANCE W e urge you to protect your power driv e wheelchair investment by keeping your M etro P ow er III in top condition. P eriodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will pro vide years of superb performance. When a component or part does not functio[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 30 List of T ools e tools and cleaning supplies listed will assist in the procedures outlined in P ar t VIII. Adjustable wr ench Phillips screwdriv er Blade scr ewdriver Battery terminal cleaning tool Mild soap or cleaning agent Auto wax or equiv alent Cleaning rags Char ge batteri[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 31 3. P ush the joystick slowly forward until you hear the park brakes operate. e wheelchair may start to mov e. 4. Immediately r elease the joystick. Y ou must be able to hear each park brake operate within a few seconds. 5. Repeat the test a further three times, pushing the jo ys[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 32 Check tires Examine the tires periodically for w ear , and replace as required. Check wheel lock engagement Check wheel lock engagement weekly . See P art VI, Adjust wheel locks , to adjust wheel locks. W arning: If a wheel lock becomes wor n or damaged, replace it immediately . Cl[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 33 Inspect motor brushes e motor brushes should be inspected for wear every six months and replaced as needed. is should be performed by an G raham-F ield dealer . s Caution: B adly worn br ushes can r esult in damage to the motors or integral controller . s Caution: After r epl[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 34 IX TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING, POWER DRIVE M ost power driv e problems are battery related. As batteries age, their ability to hold a charge decreas- es. Old batteries discharge much mor e quickly than new batteries under the same driving conditions. is results in a decreas[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 35 SYMPTOM BA TTERY POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION GAUGE LIGHTS Wheelchair Off won’t drive Flash fast Control system fault The controller safety circuits have operated and the controller has (even with been prevented from moving the wheelchair . This indicates that there joystick [...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 36 Battery gauge diagnostic guide table THE FOLLOWING SYSTEM F AUL TS WILL PREVENT THE WHEELCHAIR FROM DRIVING. BA TTERY GAUGE SYSTEM LIGHTS F AUL T CHECK / ACTION Bar 1 Low battery The batteries need charging or there is a bad connection to the batteries. Check the connections  fa[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 37 TROUBLESHOOTING, BA TTER Y CHARGER SYMPTOM CHECK—ACTION Battery charger Note: The charge indicator LED may be green or ash gr een when the batteries rst begin green LED to charge, but should change to yellow when the batteries ar e charging. ashing, batteries won’t cha[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 38 SYMPTOM CHECK—ACTION 1. Hold line connector by its body and pull straight out from battery charger . 2. Use a small scr ewdriver to remove AC fuse compartment cover . 3. Slide AC fuse compartment out fr om battery charger . There is a spare fuse in the compartment. 4. Replace AC [...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 39 X TRANSPOR TING THE METRO POWER III W arning: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! T o increase your safety while tra veling in a mo- tor vehicle, alwa y s transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 40 XI LIMITED W ARRANTY is warranty has been drafted to comply with the U.S. F ederal Law applicable to products manu- factured after J uly 4, 1975. is warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or transferee. GF[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 41 also not apply to products modified without GF Health P roducts, Inc. ’ s expr ess written consent; nor shall it apply if parts not manufactured by GF H ealth Products, I nc. , or if par ts not complying with original equipment specifications ar e added to a GF Health P roducts[...]

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual 42 XII INDEX A Adjustments 16 Arm, ip back 16 Ascent 11 B Backward, r eaching / bending 10 Balance 9 Batteries 21 Batteries, clean 28 Batteries, install 27 Batteries, remove 26 Batteries, troubleshooting 34 Battery char ger AC connector 23 Battery char ger AC fuse compartment 23 Ba[...]

Metro Power III Owner’ s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 43 R Ramps and inclines 10 Reaching / bending 9 Red LED, battery char ger 23 Replacement parts, non-Graham-Field 6 S Safety precautions 4 Sideward, r eaching / bending 10 T Tires, check 32 T ools, adjustment, list 16 T ools and cleaning supplies, maintenance, list 30 T ransporting the[...]

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