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Greencare EP1C User Manual And Technical Manual

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  • Page 2 Chair Serial Number:...

  • Page 3: C O N T E N T S Pa G E

    Using your wheelchair safely Moving safely and environmental features Cushion and upholstery Cushion, upholstery and anti tippers Transportation with occupant in a vehicle Transportation with occupant in a vehicle Battery maintenance When to charge batteries Permanent magnet DC EP1C motor Error indications Warranty...
  • Page 4 I N T R O D U C T I O N Thank you for choosing a Greencare EP1C. Greencare supply a range of advanced stylish modular wheelchairs, with build options for occupant and attendant control. When received, this wheelchair will have been built to meet your assessed requirements.

  • Page 5: User Information

    (The number relates to the chair width) This information in this booklet is for Greencare Greencare staff are available to assist with EP1C wheelchair users, occupants and carers. It is a assessments and handovers. Users should take useful reference for professionals prescribing or time to read and understand this wheelchair handing over a wheelchair to a user.
  • Page 6 Do not attempt to drive without an ground. attendant on hand until you are fully proficient in using and manoeuvring You will be assessed on your use of your EP1C your powered wheelchair. chair at the time it is handed over to you to ...

  • Page 7: U N - F O L D I N G Yo U R W H E E L C H A I R

    The Greencare frame is positively located in the open position. Press down on the seat rails and you will feel the frame going into the final open position.
  • Page 8 C L O S I N G A N D F O L D I N G Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R Closing the wheelchair For transit and storage, foot plates should be swivelled upright, or detached.
  • Page 9 P R E A R I N G F O R U S E The wheelchair has been designed to be used Your powered wheelchair is a Class A – either by a seated user or carer/attendant, compact, manoeuvrable wheelchair not primarily for use in indoor environments, refer necessarily capable of negotiating outdoor to “Limitations of Use”.
  • Page 10 Each DB1 footrest has a In addition to the configurable foot support choice of alignment positions. This will normally plates, shown above, Greencare DB1 has a be set to meet user need, with the central gap choice of detachable footrest brackets, and between footrests minimized.
  • Page 11 S E T T I N G U P F O O T R E S T S The most comfortable seating position is usually Dynamic Footboard obtained when the occupant thighs are The dynamic footboard is suspended by cables horizontal and the hips and knees are at right set to measurements from the assessment.
  • Page 12 S E T T I N G U P A R M R E S T S A N D B A C K R E S T S Armrests Backrests Armrests are available in a range of heights and As a general guide, a seated occupant should be shapes., with a choice of arm pads depending in contact with the back support all the way up...
  • Page 13 The button will completed training with the LiNX manufacturer light green and the battery power indicator ( 5 or Greencare. LED lights, 2 red, 1 amber and 2 green) will light up indicating the amount of power available in Tuning of the chair by unauthorised operatives the batteries.

  • Page 14: Limitations Of Use

     sure the motors are engaged and that the Joy- Should not attempt slopes over 6 stick control is switched off. The EP1C wheel- degrees. chair with batteries attached is heavy about the  Is not designed to carry more than weight of two packed suitcases without an one seated occupant.
  • Page 15 Greencare modular wheelchairs can be set up point tie down and occupant restraint method, as or finely adjusted to suit user and carer needs.
  • Page 16 U S I N G YO U R W H E E L C H A I R S A F E LY Getting in and out Getting in occupant standing forwards. For maximum safety, these operations should Making sure that the power is switched off at be carried out with the help, or co-operation of the controller, flip up the foot support plates to an attendant, even if this is only to keep the...
  • Page 17 U S I N G YO U R W H E E L C H A I R S A F E LY Occupant side transfer Outdoor Visibility The occupant normally controls this operation, This wheelchair is not designed to be used with the carer available for assistance as outdoors but if a user is out at night, or in poor required.
  • Page 18 General safety is improved when there is less clutter around on the floor. The Greencare EP1C chair has not been designed for outdoor use, its principle function Optional footrest mounting points will be...
  • Page 19 Carelessness causes Fire. Greencare wheelchairs use FR material. This is not a Seat belts should not be used to restrain solution. Prevention and safety is key. Smoking someone without supervision. A seat belt that is...
  • Page 20 Users and carers should check the cushion shape. The underside cushion cover is a slip periodically. The Greencare cushion cover has a resistant material, which helps to maintain zip at the rear under side edge this allows cushion position in the seat area.
  • Page 21 Do not tumble dry cushion covers. Ensure of responsibility, before allowing use of an EP1C the cover is fully dry before using again. wheelchair.
  • Page 22 Storage areas in vehicles should be secure. A restraints should be approved by flying wheelchair or component part can cause Greencare, or an authorised specialist. a lot of damage and injury if it strikes anyone.  The wheelchair back support frame...
  • Page 23 Greencare wheelchairs have labelled fixing points for wheelchair downs. Excessive pressure applied by the tie down has an adverse effect on wheels, as pressure downwards increases, the area supporting the load is under compression and wheel strength is reduced.
  • Page 24 B AT T E R Y M A I N T E N A N C E BATTERIES CHARGING The batteries fitted to your EP1C wheelchair are Your powered wheelchair is equipped with GEL not designed to be removed frequently and...
  • Page 25  will extinguish until eventually only the two red Do not use your EP1C wheelchair while lights will be on. It means that you must charge charging is in progress. ...
  • Page 26 P E R M A N E N T M A G N E T D C E P 1 C M O T O R TECHNICAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EMI REGULATION CONFORMITY The motor on your EP1C chair is made by The Greencare EP1C wheelchair has been Motion Tech and are CE certified, built of high...

  • Page 27: Error Indications

    An error indication may continue to flash after an error has been rectified. To clear error indication turn off power and turn back on to reset. If you need help, please contact Greencare. The motors and power control units are not designed to be repaired by field engineers.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Greencare has a policy of constant product improvement and reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. NOTE: In some circumstances it will be necessary to reduce the warranty on...

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