OWNER’S HANDBOOK CONTENTS 1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY NOTICE • Before Driving • Whilst Driving • Labelling 3. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) 4. PARTS INTRODUCTION 5. OPERATION • Control Panel – Mambo • How to Operate your Powerchair • How to set freewheel mode Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Owners Manual 6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE • Charging the battery • Battery • Replacing Mambo Batteries or Charger 7.
1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION Please carefully read this owner’s manual before using the powerchair. Improper use of the power chair could result in harm, injury or traffic accidents. This owner’s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of the power chair, assembly instructions, as well as instructions on how to avoid possible accidents.
2. SAFETY NOTICE 2.1 BEFORE DRIVING The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this powerchair before driving. Therefore, please keep the following safety notices in mind at all times. The same traffic rules apply to the use of this powerchair as apply to pedestrians ♦ For your safety, please follow the rules that apply to pedestrians. ♦ Drive on the pavement or pedestrian areas only. Only drive on roads to cross the road or reach the pavement.
Do not use your powerchair under the circumstances below. ♦ On roads with heavy traffic or surfaces that are muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over, icy, or canal towpaths not guarded by any fence or hedge. Keep away from places where you might get the wheels stuck. ♦ Do not drive at night or during severe weather conditions (such as rain, snow, etc). ♦ Do not drive your powerchair in an “S” pattern or make erratic turnings. ♦ Do not take the powerchair onto escalators.
7. Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly. An audible clicking can be heard when moving the joystick in and out of the neutral position. This sound is the electromagnetic brake applying and releasing. 8. Make sure it is safe around you before you begin your journey. Stopping ♦ Release the joystick control lever completely. The powerchair will naturally brake and stop. ♦ Switch the powerchair off. Warning! ♦ Do not set in to freewheel mode when driving on a gradient.
Maximum recommended incline Extensive testing on gradients has been performed on the Mambo. Our results show that the maximum incline your Mambo can safety climb is six or eight degrees at maximum weight capacity. Five degrees is the angle of most handicap access ramps. Any attempt to climb a larger gradient may put your Mambo in an unstable position. Attention: ♦ When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Always drive your Mambo straight up the incline.
2.3 LABELING Please carefully read all the labeling on the powerchair before you drive. For future reference, do not remove them. NEUTRAL WARNING Emergency Freewheel Device. Always re-engage the emergency freewheel device after use. Failure to do so may result in injury DRIVE EMI WARNING: Please Read EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) are Radio Waves. Radio Waves can effect wheelchair control.
3. ELECTROMAGENTIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) This portion of the content will provide the user with basic information that describes the problems with EMI, known sources of EMI, protective measures either to lessen the possibility or exposure or to minimize the degree of exposure, and suggested action should unexpected or erratic movement occur. Attention: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your Mambo powerchair. 3.
3.2 POWERED WHEELCHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the control system of powerchair while using these devices. This can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking.
4. PARTS DESCRIPTION 4 PARTS DESCRIPTION The parts description for the Mambo Mini and Mambo Standard are listed below. The numbers refer to the diagram (right): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Controller Armrest Headrest Seat back rest Seat base Back rest recline handle Drive (rear) wheel Castor (front) wheel Foot rest Shroud The parts description for the Mambo Midwheel is listed below. The numbers refer to the diagram (left): 3 4 2 1 12 8 7 2 6 5 11 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
5. OPERATION 5. 1 CONTROL PANEL Control Panel (see previous diagram) Joystick Battery Gauge On / Off Button Horn Speed / Profile Indicator Charger and Programmer socket Increase Speed / Profile Decrease Speed / Profile Joystick Control Panel (shown above) 5. 2 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR POWERCHAIR 1. Joystick. The primary function of the joystick is to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair. The further you push the joystick from the center position the faster the wheelchair will move.
• If the LEDs on the battery gauge are stepping up (i.e. the number of LEDs lit quickly increases then resets to 1), the battery charger is connected and the wheelchair drive inhibited. • If the battery gauge is flashing slowly then the wheelchair is operating normally, but the batteries need recharging as soon as possible. • If the battery gauge LEDs are flashing rapidly this indicates a fault with the wheelchair. If you have a problem with your wheelchair consult the table overleaf.
5.3 EXTENDABLE CONTROLLER BRACKET Your Mambo powerchair is equipped with an extendable controller bracket. To extend or retract the bracket, first slacken the knob located underneath the armrest (shown by arrow) and then reposition the controller as required. Retighten the knob to secure. Please see the photograph on the left. The armrests can also flip up to allow improved access to tables, desks, etc 5.
5.5 HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT To adjust the seat back angle: ♦ Pull up the seat back recline lever (arrow 1 opposite). ♦ Adjust the seat back to the required position. ♦ Release lever. To adjust the armrest width: ♦ Loosen the tri-knobs (arrow 2 opposite). ♦ Slide the armrests to the required width. ♦ Retighten tri-knobs. To adjust the armrest angle ♦ Lift up armrest ♦ Loosen the jam nut (arrow 3 opposite) ♦ Adjust the socket screw up or down to the desired arm angle position.
5.6 REMOVAL & HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE SEAT (MAMBO MINI) To remove the Mambo Mini seat: ♦ Switch the Mambo off and ensure it is not in freewheel mode ♦ Disconnect the controller or remove the armrest on which the controller is mounted ♦ Slacken the tri-knob securing the seat post in the seat post receiver on the powerchair base ♦ Unlock the locking pin and remove from the seat post.
5.8 MAMBO MIDWHEEL SEAT OPERATION Rotating the Seat ♦ The seat can rotate 180°, and the seat locks at 45° intervals. This allows the user to swivel the seat to the left or right for easier access to desks, tables, etc. ♦ To rotate the seat, first push up on the seat rotation lever. Whilst holding the lever, swivel the seat in to the required position. Then release the lever and continue swiveling the seat until it locks in position.
To adjust the footrest height ♦ Remove the nut and bolt securing the footplate bracket (shown by arrow in the photograph). ♦ Adjust the bracket to the required height. ♦ Reattach the bracket to the powerchair using the nut and bolt. 5.10 HOW TO SET FREEWHEEL MODE For your convenience, your Mambo powerchair is equipped with a freewheel lever. This allows you to disengage the drive motors and electromagnetic brakes so you can manoeuvre the powerchair manually.
5.11 CIRCUIT BREAKERS ♦ Your Mambo powerchair has a circuit breaker protruding through the shroud cover in the positions shown on in the photographs below. ♦ In the unlikely event of a short circuit or heavy overload, all power to your powerchair will be shut off. ♦ To reset the circuit breaker, press the circuit breaker button. The circuit breaker will then reset after a few minutes. ♦ If the powerchair continues to shut down after resetting contact your Medicare Technology dealer.
6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE 6.1 BATTERIES Always fully recharge the batteries after use. Never drain the batteries down until they are totally flat. For ease of maintenance and reliability, all the Mambo powerchairs use off-board chargers. To recharge the powerchair, follow the procedure below step by step: 1. Switch off the powerchair. 2. Connect the charger’s power cord onto the power outlet. 3. Locate the 3-pin charging socket at the end of the controller.
Warning 1. Keep away from flammable objects whilst charging as it may lead to fire or explosion of the battery. 2. Do not smoke whilst charging as the battery may release hydrogen gas. Always charge your battery in a well-ventilated area. 3. Never connect or disconnect the plug or cord with wet hands whilst charging. Do not connect or disconnect the plug or cord when they are wet, it may lead to an electric shock. 6.2 CHARGER Both the charger’s red and orange LED will be switched ON during charging.
Suggestions If necessary, ask for help from your Medicare Technology dealer for advice about maintaining and replacing the battery. Suggestions 1. Make sure the terminals are installed properly and put the cover back on. 2. Do not use the battery to charge telecom equipment or other items. 3. Battery efficiency will vary with outside conditions, the driving distances will be shorter in the winter. If the vehicle is not used for a long time, please charge the battery at least every week. 4.
7. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 7.1 INSPECTION Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter, follow these maintenance procedures. Items under column A should be checked initially, column B weekly, column C monthly and column D periodically.
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/Footrest Condition Footrest 1m 6m 1 2 3 4 YEAR Service Dates Upholstery Seat Back Armrests Electrics Connections condition Utility tray Test run Forwards Reverse stop Left turn Right turn Slope test Over obstacles List Items repaired 1m 6m 1 2 3 4 7.
Attention When conducting maintenance of your powerchair, please turn the power switch to OFF and remove the charger cords. Suggestions 1. Do not splash water directly to wash your powerchair as this could lead to malfunction of the system electrics. 2. Do not use petrol, solvents or vaporizing solution as these may deform or damage the shrouds. 3. Do not use wax. 7.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATION 8.1 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Limited driving distance Batteries not charging. Batteries draw excessive current when charging. Charge indicator shows low charge level immediately after charging. Battery indicator flashes the charge level is low-too soon after being recharged. Wheel chair will not drive PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION ♦ Batteries not charged long enough. ♦ Batteries weak, won’t hold charge. ♦ Charger not working ♦ Battery connections loose.
8.2 SPECIFICATION MODEL ITEM Mambo Mini Mambo Standard Mambo Midwheel 361 Mambo Midwheel 363 Dimensions (L×W×H cm) 97 × 56 × 106cm 103 × 63½ × 112cm 107 x 59 x 103cm 109 x 64 x 106cm (L×W×H inch) 38” × 22” × 42” 40½” × 25” × 44” 42” x 23” x 40¼” 42¾” x 25” x 41½” Weight,with batteries Kg (lbs) 81kg (178.2lb) 99.8kg (219.5lb) 83.2kg (183lb) 105.5kg (232lb) Without batteries Kg/lbs 58.8kg (129.4lb) 70.2kg (154.4lb) 61.2kg (134.6lb) 80.
9. WARRANTY 9.1 VIN (POWERCHAIR INDENTIFICATION NUMBER) To ensure the correct after sales service and warranty service support, please write down the powerchair serial number that is stuck on the back right-hand side of the frame. Model VIN Motor serial # Controller # 9.2 WARRANTY CONDITIONS There is a comprehensive twelve-month warranty from the date on which your new power chair is delivered. The warranty covers the powerchair for repairs or replacement during this period.
11. ABOUT MEDICARE TECHNOLOGY A wide range of accessories are available for the Rio range Batteries, Comfy Clothing, and Scooter Alarms As well as the above, there are a number of larger scooters and general scooter accessories available from your Medicare Technology dealer Your Mambo Powerchair is a Mercury branded product. Mercury is a brand of Medicare Technology Ltd. Medicare Technology is a high quality ISO 9001 and EN46001 certified Medical Device Manufacturer.
