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  • Page 1 Owners Manual – V6 all models Page 1...

  • Page 2: Power Wheelchair Owner's Manual

    1 Power Wheelchair Owner’s Manual Thank you for choosing a Magic Mobility Product. We are proud of the quality construction of every chair we build. This owner’s manual explains the operation of your new chair. Please read it carefully as it contains important safety, care and maintenance information. Magic Mobility’s Power Wheelchair series may be custom made to measure and may vary in detail from chair to chair however they should all comply to the enclosed basic specifications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reaching and Bending ..................9 3.15 Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations..............9 3.16 Alcohol ........................9 Specifications........................9 The Frontier......................9 Features and Options ....................9 Performance Attributes....................10 Operating Instructions....................11 Performance adjustments..................11 Comfort adjustments ....................11 Freewheel Mode – pushing the power chair ............11 Tilt in space seat option –...
  • Page 4 Battery Disposal and Recycling ................27 Care & Maintenance ......................27 General Guidelines....................27 Batteries ........................28 Tires and Castors ....................28 8.3.1 Tire Inflation ......................28 8.3.2 Tire Wear ......................29 Upholstery .......................29 Cleaning ........................30 Storage........................30 Transportation ......................30 Daily Checks ......................30 Weekly Checks......................30 8.10 Annual Checks .....................31 Servicing ........................31 Fault finding ........................32 10.1...

  • Page 5: Safety

    3 Safety Please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your Magic Mobility Dealer before operating the wheelchair.

  • Page 6: Weight Limitations

    If it is necessary to use a transportation product such as a hoist or lift, Magic Mobility recommends that the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications are closely reviewed before using that product Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity of 401 lbs. Do not carry passengers or heavy weights on any part of the wheelchair.

  • Page 7: Climbing Or Descending An Incline

    Climbing or Descending an Incline When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving; however do not use excessive speed. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously. Your mid wheel drive power chair has 4 castor wheels and two drive wheels for enhanced performance.

  • Page 8: Removable Parts

    Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts. This may result in personal injury. STOP! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts.

  • Page 9: Weather Precautions

    4 Specifications The Frontier A Frontier power chair is depicted below. This figure will help you identify some of the features referred to throughout this manual. Features and Options Every individual has different requirements and at Magic Mobility we pride ourselves on being able to meet the needs of most people.

  • Page 10: Performance Attributes

    Armrest Backrest Power Base Joystick Footrest Seat Seat Seat Tilt Elevator Front Rear Castors Castors Drive Wheels Performance Attributes Information regarding the performance attributes and controlled testing results of the power chair may be obtained from the power chair manufacturer. If you would like access to this information, please contact your Magic Mobility Dealer.

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    AS 3696.3 Determination of the efficiency of the brakes ISO7176-3:2003 Determination of the efficiency of the brakes AS 3696.4 Determination of energy consumption AS 3696.6 Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration ISO7176-6:2001 Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration ISO7176-7 Seating and Wheel Dimensions AS 3696.8 (Int.)

  • Page 12: Tilt In Space Seat Option - If Applicable

    Figure 2 Motors engaged Motors disengaged The wheelchair controls will not function and the “status” light on the joystick will flash when the chair is in free-wheel mode. This feature has been intentionally incorporated to protect the user from unsafe situations. These levers are intended for use by the attendant. Don’t forget to push the levers back in again firmly after manually positioning the chair WARNING! Do not use your chair in freewheel mode or attempt to place your chair into freewheel mode without an attendant present.
  • Page 13 When the seat is fully elevated, the user is closer to eye level of standing persons enabling more enjoyable interactions. Seat elevators are sometimes referred to as scissor lifts; this for good reason. Under no circumstances should you put your hands, fingers, toes or any part of your body in the seat elevator mechanism while it is operating.
  • Page 14 Front Tie Down Front Tie Down Figure 3 Frontier wheelchair with seat removed showing locations of front and rear tie downs used in the frontal impact test The Magic Mobility Frontier wheelchair is to be used only with wheelchair tie downs and occupant restraint systems that have been installed in accordance with the restraint manufacturer’s instructions and SAE J2249.
  • Page 15 Shoulder belt connection pin Shoulder belt connection pin Figure 4 The wheelchair anchored pelvic belt The wheelchair is not provided with a wheelchair anchored belt restraint as standard. It must be requested at the time of ordering the wheelchair or it can be retrofitted later on by a Magic Mobility Representative.
  • Page 16 Figure 5 Incorrect positioning of belt Pelvic restraints should make full contact across the front of the body near the junction of the thigh and pelvis. Adjust the belt restraints to be as snug as possible while bearing in mind the comfort of the occupant. Don’t allow the belt webbing to twist and reduce the area of contact of the belt with the occupant.
  • Page 17 Figure 7 Rear view of wheelchair and test dummy secured on test platform and tilted to 45° WARNINGS The wheelchair must only be used for forward-facing seating during travel in a motor vehicle The wheelchair should be used as indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing mode with the ATD (test dummy) restrained by both pelvic and shoulder belts.
  • Page 18 A side view pelvic-belt angle of 45° to 75° to the horizontal is preferred to lower pelvic belt angles. NOTE 1: Steeper side-view pelvic-belts angles are especially important if the pelvic-belt is intended to be used for postural support addition occupant restraint in a frontal crash.
  • Page 19 The recommended clear zones for wheelchair seated occupants restrained by both pelvic and shoulder restraints and only a pelvic belt are shown below Frontal clear zones (FCZ) need to be larger when the shoulder belt is not used The rear clear zone of 400mm is measured from the rearmost point on an occupants head.

  • Page 20: Joystick Controls

    6 Joystick controls A detailed manual for the DX2 joystick is available from Dynamic Control’s . The joystick controls may be customized and may be one of a number of different models depending upon users requirements. This manual contains information on the standard joystick control.

  • Page 21: Hand Control Joystick Operation

    Hand control joystick operation 6.5.1 The Screen The status bar is located at the top of the screen. The status bar shows the battery gauge, the lighting icons, the system status and the real time clock. The area at the center of the screen shows the mode that is currently active.

  • Page 22: System Lock

    Please see section 7 for more information on charging your batteries The system status is normally hidden. If a fault occurs, a wrench icon will show, together with a fault code number. Please contact your Magic Mobility Dealer should this happen.

  • Page 23: Accessory Mode

    6.5.8 Accessory Mode If you are in Drive Mode, a press of the accessory mode selection button will take you to the last used accessory function, e.g. actuator control. If you are already in Accessory Mode, a press of the accessory mode selection will take you to the next available accessory mode, e.g.
  • Page 24 Screen Brightness: Using either the function buttons or the joystick left/right to change the screen brightness Joystick forward/reverse or the accessory buttons accepts the new setting and returns to the main OBP menu. Screen Environment Setting (Inside/Outside): There are 3 options: Inside –...

  • Page 25: Lighting Mode (If Applicable)

    The accessory buttons cancel the new settings and returns to the main OBP menu Clock visibility: Use either the function buttons or the joystick left/right to toggle the on/off status Joystick forward accepts the new settings and returns to the main OBP menu Joystick reverse or the accessory buttons cancel the new settings and returns to the main OBP menu 6.5.10 Lighting Mode (if lights fitted)

  • Page 26: Batteries & Charging

    7 Batteries & Charging Batteries Your Power Chair uses high quality long lasting AGM batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. There is no need to check the electrolyte fluid level they contain. Despite their similarity to automotive batteries, they are not the same. Automotive batteries are not designed to handle a long, deep discharge, and are also unsafe for use in power chairs.

  • Page 27: To Get The Maximum Range From Your Batteries

    If the power wheelchair is used every day then the batteries should be charged overnight • every night. WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery. Doing so can result in personal injury and damage to the battery STOP! Do not put the charger on the seat of the wheelchair when charging as the charger can become quite warm.

  • Page 28: Batteries

    30 – 40 psi Mid Drive Tires (241kPa) 35 psi pneumatic (207 – 275 kPa) 200mm MCP Castors solid FRONTIER ALL TERRAIN Black, Low Pressure, 3.6 - 24 psi (25 kPa) 3.6 psi Mid Drive Tires (25 – 165 kPa) Knobby...

  • Page 29: Tire Wear

    Tire pressures should be checked weekly. All pneumatic tires are fitted with automotive type valves and can be inflated using most typical automotive hand and foot type pumps as well as service station air outlets. STOP! Under inflated tires may be dangerous and can leave the tires prone to punctures.

  • Page 30: Cleaning

    Upholstery life may be affected by skin oils and human perspiration particularly that are caused by particular medications. It is recommended that should cracking or significant wearing of the upholstery occur, it should be replaced. Cleaning Your power chair has a powder coated metal frame that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth.

  • Page 31: Annual Checks

    Visually check the castor forks for any damage and ensure the castors swivel freely without squeaking. Keep your power chair clean and free from foreign material. STOP! If any of the above checks reveal a problem, please see your Magic Mobility Dealer for repair.

  • Page 32: Fault Finding

    10 Fault finding During fault conditions the chair either will not drive or drives very slowly. 10.1 Limp Mode If the DX system detects a fault that does not demand the wheelchair be stopped completely; it will go into ‘Limp Mode’. This enables the wheelchair to be driven to a safe place at a reduced speed.

  • Page 33: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) From Radio Wave Sources

    Right Motor Fault – usually indicates a poor connection. Check that the motor cables are not loose or disconnected. If the above do not clear the fault, please contact your Magic Mobility dealer Left Electromagnetic Brake Check that the electromagnetic brake release levers are fully engaged (section 5.3) Check that the motor cables are not loose or disconnected.

  • Page 34: Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)

    fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication devices. **NOTE: Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON, even when not being used; 2) Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire trucks, ambulance, and taxis.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    United States of America (ONLY) Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which he/she practices. 11 Warranty This wheelchair is provided with a 12 month Limited Warranty on the parts and workmanship contained within.

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