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  • Page 1 R a n g e r W h e e l c h a i r s Power Wheelchair Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read Before Use Selecting the Best Combination Refer to this Manual Frequently Dealer and Technician Warning Power Wheelchair and Parts Basic Safety Precautions Equipment Guidelines and Precautions Warnings for the User Wheelchair Safety and Handling Driving and Handling Instructions...

  • Page 3: Read Before Use

    The best combination for your comfort and safety while using the equipment Refer to this Manual Frequently Before you begin using this wheelchair, you – along with each person who will assist you – should carefully read this manual, making sure to follow all instructions, and become familiar with the contents to ensure proper use and easy reference for the future.

  • Page 4: Power Wheelchair And Parts

    Ranger Wheelchairs Owner’s Manual Power Wheelchair and Parts 1. Back Cane – Push Handle 2. Flip-Up Armrest 3. Rear Seat Pivot 4. Free-Wheel Lever (Behind Tire) 5. Drive Wheel 6. 700 Watt Motor 7. Backrest (Not from Ranger) 8. Armrest (Full-Length Pictured) 9.

  • Page 5: Basic Safety Precautions

    3. Never try a new maneuver on your own until you have confidence you can complete it safely. 4. Survey and evaluate the areas where you will be using your wheelchair to ensure you know how to navigate them safely, and noting any hazards that need to be avoided.

  • Page 6: Warnings For The User

    Please make use of your Ranger often and let it expand your horizons. The more mobility your wheelchair brings you, the happier we will be! But, as with all things, observing a few rules will ensure safe motoring. So please: Do not carry passengers.

  • Page 7: Driving And Handling Instructions

    Ranger Wheelchairs Owner’s Manual Do not back up your wheelchair unless the speed is set to low speed. Never back up onto uneven inclines or surfaces. Do not turn suddenly at full speed. Do not ride your Ranger where you cannot safely or legally walk.

  • Page 8: Basic Driving

    Steering the wheelchair is easy and logical. Just move your joystick in which ever direction and the wheelchair will follow. Just be sure to remember to give wide clearance when turning. Try to avoid making rapid turns, instead make an exaggerated wide arc around the obstacle.

  • Page 9: In Control In Elevators

    It will remain open for a few seconds, or for as long as you keep pressing. So, if the door does hit the wheelchair, it is soft rubber that makes the contact, and then the door reopens. Unfortunately, some elevators are rather jerky and unpredictable.

  • Page 10: In Control Over Curbs

    Because of the power of your wheelchair, you are able to climb steep hills. But the maximum grade limit is 22%, or an incline of 22 inches to every 100 inches (shown below).

  • Page 11: Power Wheelchair Controls

    Power Wheelchair Controls PG Drives Technology Control Systems Your wheelchair is equipped with a VR2 or R-net electronics control system made by PG Drives. The appendix at the end of this Owner’s Manual contains the operation instructions for the system whith which your wheelchair is equipped.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    2. A 2” foam cushion can work wonders. You can do this yourself or see us about a specially made upholstered orthopedic foam seat. Circuit Breaker If your wheelchair stops for no apparent reason, it is probably due to the circuit breakers on the batteries. # 19 on the Diagram On rare occasion, it happens that there is a temporary overload on the electric circuit.

  • Page 13: Disconnecting The Charger

    8. If you use your wheelchair at all during the day, put it back on charge when you stop using it. It is fully automatic, so will not overcharge, and your wheelchair will be ready to give you full service the next time you use it.

  • Page 14: Installing Batteries

    Ranger Wheelchairs Owner’s Manual Installing Batteries Blue Connector Battery A Battery B Black Connector 50 Amp Fuse 1. Connect 2-Wire Harness: - Positive (Red) to Battery A Positive - Negative (Black) to Battery A Negative 2. Connect Fuse and Black Connector Harness:...

  • Page 15: Maintain Performance

    3. Hand wash removable seating elements and hang to dray. Wipe the seat upholstery with a damp cloth and a mild disinfectant cleaner. Storage 1. Store the wheelchair in a clean, dry area preferably indoors. 2. Inspect the wheelchair fully if stored for longer than two weeks and have the Page 13...

  • Page 16: Adjustments And Fitting

    Ranger Wheelchairs Owner’s Manual wheelchair fully serviced by your authorized dealer if stored for longer than three months. Adjustments and Fitting Seating Your chair is equipped with a number of adjustable components that ensure proper fit, these adjustments may be made by yourself or your attendants as required –...

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Ranger Wheelchairs Owner’s Manual Limited Warranty The Ranger Power Wheelchair is built with safety and comfort in mind. This warranty is to make it easy to enjoy new freedom and independence on your Ranger Power Chair. Ranger Wheelchairs Ltd. warrants all Ranger Mobility products against defects in parts and workmanship for a period of two full years from the date of delivery.

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