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KYMCO K-chair EW10BA Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents BEFORE DRIVING ............ 1 1.INSTRUCTIONS USE ........... 2.INTRODUCTION ............3.GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ....... 4.GETTING KNOW YOURWHEELCHAIR14 5.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........6.PUSHING TRANSPORTING WHEELCHAIR ... 6.1 Parts .............. 1 8 6.2 To Disassemble: ........... 1 9 6.3 ASSEMBLY ............ 2 0 7.ADJUSTING WHEELCHAIR ........22 7.1 SWIVELING THE SEAT TO GET ON AND OFF .. 2 2...

  • Page 3: Before Driving

    Procedures other than those described in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician. We reserve the right to make changes and update this manual without prior notice. Copyright © 2013 Kymco HealthCare Inc. This powered wheelchair meets all of the requirements of ISO 7176-9:2009...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION DEAR CUSTOMER With your k-chair, you have now purchased a product, which has been manufactured in accordance with the newest technical capabilities and based on the highest operating user comfort. We have placed great value on the simplest possible operation and long service life in both construction and materials selection.

  • Page 5: General Safety Information

    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Before you operate your wheelchair, please read and understand all information provided with your wheelchair for your safety. As operating any vehicle, only drive with full alertness to ensure safety. WARNING! Please observe the warnings below to avoid any damage or injury resulting from improper use of your wheelchair.
  • Page 6 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Anti-tippers substantially reduce your risk of falling over backwards, which can cause serious injury. WARNING! Have someone help you practice bending and reaching on the wheelchair and transferring to and from the wheelchair until you learn how to do it safely.
  • Page 7 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions. Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal. WARNING! Do not modify your wheelchair in any way by yourself. For any accessories, please contact your approved service provider for installation by an authorised service technician.
  • Page 8 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Do not place the wheelchair in “freewheel” mode while the unit is powered up. Always power off the wheelchair and remove the key from the key switch before engaging or disengaging “freewheel” mode. WARNING! To prevent the wheelchair from rolling uncontrollably on its own, never place the wheelchair in “freewheel”...

  • Page 9: Emi 3

    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION electrical system and/or personal injury. Check any actuators for loose, worn, or damaged items and have any damaged wires replaced immediately. WARNING! Check electrical components frequently for signs of corrosion and have them replaced as necessary. WARNING! Always secure the wheelchair and its batteries when it is being transported.
  • Page 10 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing; for those living in cold climates, make sure you store the wheelchair properly. Never charge a frozen battery. Charging a frozen battery may result in damage to the battery. WARNING! Do not remove fuses/overload trips from the circuitry.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! The maximum recommended incline angles (see specifications) are tested in a controlled environment. Your wheelchair’s ability to climb up inclines is affected by your weight, speed and the angle you approach the incline among other factors. WARNING! Only drive backwards on a flat surface.
  • Page 12 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Do not use the armrests for any weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the wheelchair to tip, which may result in a fall from the wheelchair and personal injury. WARNING! Do not put all of your weight on one side of the wheelchair, such use may cause wheelchair to tip.
  • Page 13 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Do not expose your wheelchair to open flames. WARNING! Keep your wheelchair in a dry and clean condition. Never take your wheelchair into a shower, tub, pool, or sauna. Rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and icy/slippery surfaces can damage the wheelchair components or cause the wheelchair frame to prematurely rust.
  • Page 14 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Never use your wheelchair to negotiate stairs or escalators. WARNING! Never sit on the wheelchair while it is in a moving vehicle. WARNING! Never transport the wheelchair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere with the driver.
  • Page 15 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Radio wave sources, such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones,can affect motorised wheelchair control. Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or motorised wheelchair movement, which could result in serious injury.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Yourwheelchair14

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WHEELCHAIR Removable flip-up armrest Seat Joystick controller Front Cover footplate Battery Box Wheel Joystick Battery gauge Horn button Power on/off Charging socket Speed control dial...
  • Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WHEELCHAIR 90-100mm 915mm 676.6mm...

  • Page 18: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name EW10BA(UK) Maximum user weight 18 Stone (114kg) Overall height 34-37” (864-940 mm) Overall length (MAX) 35.8” (910 mm) Overall width (MAX) 24.8” (676 mm) Direct drive rear wheels Drive System (with differential gear) Battery 12 V × 21 Ah × 2 Pcs Off-board Input voltage : 100-240VAC, Battery charger...

  • Page 19: Pushing And Transporting The Wheelchair

    PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR 1. Please carefully read the safety information in section 3 related to transportation first. 2. Pushing the wheelchair: In order to push the wheelchair, you must place the wheelchair in “freewheel” mode, which disengages the drive motor.

  • Page 20: Parts

    PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR pushing the wheelchair, the drive motor will switch on an automatic brake to slow the wheelchair. After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Parts You can disassemble the wheelchair into five pieces: the seat, the front section, the Front Cover, the battery pack, and the...

  • Page 21: To Disassemble

    PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR for you to work and move around your wheelchair. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the wheelchair take up more floor space than the assembled wheelchair. Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury.

  • Page 22: Assembly

    PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR 4. Pull the connecting device upward and the front section will be part from the rear section. (See the pic.) ASSEMBLY Place the freewheel mode levers into the drive positions. 2. Set the rear section in the up position and pick up the front section to the connecting bracket of rear section.
  • Page 23 PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR 3. Make sure the connecting device is connected securely to the bracket of rear section. 4. Push down the front and rear sections until the wheelchair is level. 5. Set down the battery pack on the wheelchair. (See pic) 6.

  • Page 24: Swiveling The Seat To Get On And Off

    OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR The following describes how to set up and adjust your wheelchair in order to have a comfortable and safe drive. SWIVELING THE SEAT TO GET ON AND 1. Lift the seat lever and rotate the seat to the side (left or right) to get on.

  • Page 25: Turning The Seat

    OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR TURNING THE SEAT Pull swivel seat lever to rotate the seat. There are three seats reorientation. After adjusting the height to the desired seat position, secure the fixing. Accident hazard due to incorrect seat position: Always turn the seat to face forward and lock it before driving.

  • Page 26: Operating

    OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR OPERATING Always carry out the safety information described in the “General Safety Information” section: Before starting to drive, adjust the seat and joystick to a comfortable position. WARNING! Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of your wheelchair before you begin riding.

  • Page 27: Powering On/Off

    OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR Check before you power on the wheelchair: Ensure your wheelchair is Check the “freewheel” in drive mode (not in mode lever is in the “freewheel” mode) pushed down position Seat is locked into the Move the seat left and desirable position right to ensure it is stationary.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Speed

    OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR ADJUSTING THE SPEED Use the speed adjustment mechanisms to adjust the speed to suit your driving conditions. Always use a lower speed if you are uncertain about the driving conditions. There is one mechanism to control the speed of your wheelchair.
  • Page 29 OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR Driving directions Use your thumb, index finger and middle finger on the joystick to control the wheelchair’s driving direction.

  • Page 30: Overload Protection

    OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR OVERLOAD PROTECTION The overload protection switch pops out and cuts off the power if the motor(s) becomes overloaded while trying to climb over too high an obstacle, such as a threshold or trying to climb too steep of an incline. If the motor(s) overload, the following happens: •...
  • Page 31 Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Explosive conditions exist! Warning hands pinching! Do not use batteries with different amp- hour (Ah) capacities. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. Flammable material contained in battery. Do not expose to heat sources such as open flame or sparks.

  • Page 32: Battery Status Display

    batteries, should be approximately 8 to 12 hours of typical operation. Extensive use on inclines may substantially reduce per charge mileage. BATTERY STATUS DISPLAY When the key is switched “ON”, the battery gauge will display the battery power capacity by indicating red, yellow and green areas respectively.

  • Page 33: Charging The Batteries

    CHARGING THE BATTERIES It is imperative that you observe the sequence for connecting and disconnecting the battery charger. Be sure to follow the procedures shown below. 1. The wheelchair POWER must be switched ”OFF”. 2. Connect the charger cord to the power outlet. 3.
  • Page 34 Step 1. Position the wheelchair near an electric outlet. Step 2. The wheelchair POWER switch to ”OFF”. Step 3. Ensure the levers for “freewheel” mode are pushed to the “drive” position.
  • Page 35 Step 4. Connect the battery charger plug into the charging receptacle located on the joystick controller or the charging socket on the battery box (see below). Step 5. Connect the battery charger power plug into an electrical outlet (AC100-240V, 50 to 60 Hz) and charge the battery.

  • Page 36: After Charging

    AFTER CHARGING (1) Switch off and remove the battery charger plug from the household electric socket outlet. (2) Remove the battery charger jack plug from the joystick or battery box socket. ERROR CODE When the wheelchair POWER switch is ”ON” see if the power on light is flashing and count the sequence.
  • Page 37 Check cables and connectors Left park brake Check left park brake is error released Check cables and connectors Right park brake Check right park brake is error released Check cables and connectors Check modules Module error (other Replace LiNX Access Key than Remote) Replace Power Module Recharge battery...
  • Page 38 It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your electric KYMCO WHEELCHAIR. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES Powered wheelchairs may be susceptible to...
  • Page 39 There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warning listed below, your risk to EMI will be minimized.
  • Page 40 POWERED WHEELCHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to a 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 powered wheelchair’s control system while using these devices;...
  • Page 41 brake release to the wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there were sources of EMI nearby. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 20 Volts per meter (V/m) is generally a useful immunity level against EMI (the higher the level, the greater the protection). This product has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories connected to it.

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