USER MANUAL PF6/ PF6K HEARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD. NO. 6, ROAD 25, TAICHUNG INDUSTRIAL PARK, TAICHUNG. TAIWAN R.O.C.408 PUBLISHED: JUNE.21st , 2010 VERSION: 1 PART NO.
. CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTION…………………………………...……………................................…1 2. ELECTOMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE(EMI)…………….…………………………………5 3. SPECIFICATIONS………………………….………………..…………….…………………..7 4. COMFORT ADJUSTMENT……………………….…………………………..………………..9 5. OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL…………………………………………………………10 6. CHARGING INSTRUCTION….……………………………..………….……………………..13 7. BATTERY INSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE…………...……………………….…..…15 8. SCOOTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR…..…………...………………….………..……..…17 9.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION General Always use a seat belt, and keep your feet on the Never operate the scooter while you are under the scooter all the time. influence of alcohol. Never use electronic radio transmitters such as Make sure that there are no obstacles behind you while reserving your scooter. walkie-talkies, or cellular phones. Do not make a sharp turn or a sudden stop while Do not ride your scooter in traffic. riding your scooter.
Do not attempt to climb curbs greater than Do not leave your hands and legs off the scooter limitation show on Technical Specification when driving. Do not ride your scooter during snow in order to Do not allow unsupervised children to play near avoid accident on slippery road. this equipment while the batteries are charging. Warning – Don’t operate your scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this user manual. 1. 2. 3. 4.
. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will need to practice operating the scooter in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional especially trained in assisting a scooter user in various daily living activities. Consult with your physician if you are taking any medication that may affect your ability to operate your scooter safely.
2. Get to know the feel of your power scooter and its capabilities. Heartway recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates safely. Inspections prior to using your power scooter: 1. If equipped with pneumatic tires, please check for proper tire inflations. 2. Please check all electrical connections and make sure they are tight and not corroded. 3. Please check all harness connections and make sure they are secured properly. 4. Please check the brakes.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (EM) radio waves that are emitted by television, radio and communication signals. These EM wave are invisible and their strength increases as one approach the source. All electrical conductors act as antennas to the EM signals and, to varying degrees, all power wheelchairs and scooters are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
TURN OFF YOUR POWERED SCOOTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING: Unintentional scooter movements Unintended or uncontrollable direction. Unexpected brake release The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power scooters asking them to test new products to be sure they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI.
PF6 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 7
PF6K - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 8
COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Adjustments for Seating Comfort: Press the bottom to adjust the height of the headrest. The flip-up armrest height can be adjusted by turning the adjustment dial. Adjust the seat back lever for seating back angle. Turn the swivel lever downwards to rotate the seat. Push the front lever upwards to move the seat forward and backward.
OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL The power scooter is simple to operate. However we recommend that you read carefully the following instructions to become familiarized with your new vehicle. Caution: Before you turn the power on, always be aware of the environment that surrounds you to select your desired speed. For indoor environments we recommend that you select the slowest speed setting.
2. Manual Speed Adjuster: This allows you to pre-select your desired speed. The adjuster is proportional to speed and can be set anywhere between green for low speed to red for high speed. Turn the adjuster knob counter-clockwise to minimum for a very gentle operation, and clockwise towards maximum to increase your speed. 3. Power ON/OFF Light: The light will turn on if you insert into the key. The light will turn off if you take out of the key. 4.
Driving: Controller ON/OFF Switch 1. Insert the key to turn the scooter power on (Turn the power off and remove the key). Push the finger lever control forward or backward to control the driving direction of the vehicle. Wig-wag KEY (Fig 11) (Fig 12) Returning of the finger lever control to its neutral position(center), will reduce the speed and stop the vehicle by automatically applying the electromagnetic brakes. 2.
CHARGING INTRUCTIONS 1. SPECIFICATION Item BATTERY CHARGER (SWITCHING MODE) Model 4C24050A Output Current(DC) 5A±5% Charging Voltage(DC) 28.8V Floating Voltage(DC) 27.6V Input Current (AC) 2A max. Input Voltage(AC) 100 ~ 240 V Efficiency 50/60Hz AC-DC 85% min Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C Switching Method SWITCHING MODE Charging Method Battery Application Constant current two stage constant voltage Output Detection 24V Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery (20Ahr ~ 60Ahr) 1.
4. TROUBLE SHOOTING (1) If green indicator is off： ․Check AC input. If it works functionally, the battery charger may be defective. (2) If green indicator keeps flashing and cannot turn to charging indication： ․Check if the battery connector is connected successfully. ․Check if there is any short circuit on the output connection. ․The battery charger may be defective if the battery connection works functionally. (3) If red indicator keeps flashing ： ․Check if the battery connection is reversed.
6. CAUTION (1) Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings. (2) Use the battery charger in a well-ventilated area (3) To avoid the risk of injury, charge only lead-acid or gel cell type rechargeable batteries. (4) Please turn off the power after charging Important! Always charge your batteries in well ventilated areas. The charger is intended for indoor use only. Please protect it from the moisture.
BATTERY INSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE Read through the charger operating instruction before using it. Make sure you charge the battery every time after you use the power chair or scooter. Charge the battery at least 24 hours a week if the power chair or scooter has not been used.
SCOOTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Your power scooter is designed for minimal maintenance. However, like any motorized vehicle it requires routine maintenance. To keep your scooter for years of trouble-free operation, we recommend you follow the following maintenance checks as scheduled. DAILY CHECKS 1. Visual check on the conditions of tires. 2. Inspect the battery condition meter on the controller to determine if batteries need to be charged. WEEKLY CHECKS 1.
Warning! Failure to maintain the brushes could void the power scooter warranty. To inspect or replace the motor brushes: 1. Unscrew the motor brush caps. 2. Remove the brushes. Less than 9 mm 3. Inspect the brushes for wear. 4. Replace the brushes if necessary. New Motor Brush Worn Motor Brush Motor Brush caps Inspect the state of the battery terminals every six months. Make sure that they are not corroded and the connections are tight.
TROUBLESHOOTING & FAULT REPAIR RHINO controller: Your scooter is fitted with a Rhino controller, which continuously monitors the operating conditions of your scooter. If it detects a problem it will indicate with error message by flashing light on the power ON/ OFF light. You must count the number of the flash, and see the list to check what kind of error has happened according to the number) Number of Fault Flashes 1 Impact on Notes Scooter Battery needs Will drive Battery charge is running low.
at Power Up inhibited key on. Return throttle to neutral, turn power off and back on again. Throttle may need to be re-calibrated Check throttle wiring. 7 Speed Pot Drive The throttle or its wiring is faulty. Check for open or Error inhibited short circuits. Throttle may not be correctly set up. Contact your service agent. 8 Motor Volts Drive The motor or its wiring is faulty. Check for open or Error inhibited short circuits. Contact your service agent.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 21
BOM LIST DRAWING 22
WARRANTY DECLARATION Quality/ Warranty Declaration Products are to be fit for purpose and of excellent quality and performance. For valid warranty claims Heartway will, at their discretion, replace/ repair/ refund items mutually agreed to be defective. Heartway’s Warranty as Following: Frame: Two-year limited warranty Controllers: One-and-a-half-year limited warranty Electronic Components and Charger: One-year limited warranty Warranty Exclusion.
