Enigma ENERGi Powerchair Owner’s handbook Energi Powered Wheelchair Page 1 of 1 Owners Handbook (Code: Z20949 Rev D)
CONTENTS 1. CONTENTS 2. INTRODUCTION 3. QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTATION 4. PERSONAL SAFETY 5. PARTS DESCRIPTION 6. ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMFORT 7. CONTROL FUNCTIONS OPERATION 8. TRANSPORTATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 9. BATTERY CHARGING 10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11. SERVICE RECORD 12. WARRANTY 13.
INTRODUCTION The Enigma powerchair has been designed for a single occupant user mass of up to 115Kg. The design of the powerchair assumes that the user has limited mobility but has the physical, visual and cognitive ability to operate the power safely. The powerchair is suitable for everyday indoor use and limited outdoor use. The attributes of this powerchair are it’s versatility and comfort. Using tried and tested industry electronics gives a highly reliable product.
PERSONAL SAFETY GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY PROCEDURES • • • • Make sure that the power is switched off before mounting or dismounting from the chair. For your health and comfort, make sure that you adopt a comfortable posture and that you can operate the controller unit with ease. Make sure you are visible when using the chair at night or in poorly lit conditions. Ensure that all modifications made the powerchair are approved by Medicare Technology.
PERSONAL SAFETY OBSTACLES AND KERBS • Be careful when driving to avoid obstacles which could come in to contact with the powerchair, in particular the front castors. If you do have to negotiate such an obstacle, then negotiate the obstacle slowly with care. Repeated heavy impacts could will reduce the performance of the powerchair and may result in damage or injury. If you have a kerb climber installed, please refer to the separate kerb climber user manual before using.
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMFORT To adjust the foot rests: • To use the foot rest, pull each foot rest forward until it locks into position • To store the footrest, press the lever back whilst pushing the footrest out of position. To adjust the arms: • Push the silver button on the locking pin whilst at the same time pulling out the pin. Once the arm has been adjusted to your positional requirement, insert the locking pin with the silver button pressed to secure.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS OPERATION The Powerchair Controller: The powerchair controller (pictured Right) has the following features: 2. Battery Power Gauge 1. On / Off button used to switch power on and off to the powerchair. The powerchair can be switched off at any time. 4. Speed Selector 3. Joystick 1. On/Off Button 2. Battery Power Gauge. This gives an Indication of the charge left in the 5. Recharging batteries. All the bars lit means the point batteries are fully charged.
TRANSPORTATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE POWERCHAIR • • • • • • • • Unfold the powerchair and lock the frame in position by pushing down on the sides of the seat with the palms of your hand. Place the battery basket into position and lock with the pins attached to the basket.
USING THE ENIGMA ENERGi IN A VEHICLE The Enigma Energi wheelchair has been tested to Wheelchair Crash Test standard ISO 7176/19 using restraints from Koller Engineering. Wherever possible the wheelchair occupant should use the vehicle’s fitted seats and the wheelchair should be folded away and placed safely in the luggage compartment of the vehicle or restrained.
BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER, MOTORS AND BATTERIES To connect the leads for the powerchair: • • • • Connect the left motor cable to the controller using the 3 pin adapter marked “LEFT” Connect the right motor cable to the controller using the 3 pin adapter marked “RIGHT” Connect the two batteries together using the 2 pin adapters off each battery Connect the batteries to the controller using it’s 4 pin adapter and the 4 pin adapter off the first battery MAINS CHARGING LEFT RIG
BATTERY WARRANTY Your batteries are warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. The warranty is conditional on the basis that they have been used in the correct way and recharged on a regular basis. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR POWERCHAIR Wipe the powerchair as least once a week with a damp cloth and dust the powerchair and motors should they require it. TYRE WEAR AND PRESSURES Make sure that the air pressure of the tyres on the rear wheels is checked regularly.
SERVICE RECORD YEAR Service Dates Controller On/off switch Joystick Braking Recharge point Batteries Levels Connections Discharge test Wheels and Tyres Wear Pressure Bearings Wheel nuts Motors Wiring Noise Connections Brake Brushes Chassis Condition Steering Customer Name Address 1 2 3 4 YEAR Service Dates Upholstery Seat Back Armrests Electrics Connections condition Lights Test run Forwards Reverse Emergency stop Left turn Right turn Slope test Over obstacles Front castors Bolts and fasteners Tyre we
WARRANTY ENERGi POWERCHAIR WARRANTY There is a comprehensive twelve-month warranty from the date on which your new Energi powerchair is delivered. The warranty covers the powerchair for repairs or replacement during this period. For more detail, please see the Warranty Conditions below. Warranty Conditions: 1. Any work or replacement part installation must be carried out by an authorised Medicare Technology dealer / service agent. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Remedies Chair does not move after direction from joystick Check the powerchair is turned on. Check the batteries are charged up. Check all the connections are linked correctly. Check the manual brakes are not applied. Check the motors are in gear. Chair does not move when pushed Check the manual brakes are not applied. Check the motors are set to freewheel.
