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Four Power Four P4 Country v2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 P4 Country v2 Electric Wheelchair for roads and paths USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE /CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ENQUIRY – P4 COUNTRY Please return to : 4 poWer 4 Baron de Castro 16 B-1040 Bruxelles Belgium Name ......First name ......Questionnaire answered on ......Address .............................. Tel. N° SS N°…../………/…..…/….…/………../……./ /….../ Date of birth ......Height .... Weight ..Pathology ........Wheelchair serial N°...
  • Page 3 Ordering and installing 6) The delivery deadline given was ______ days. 7) Did this seem to you :  Too long  Normal  Short  Very short 8) Was this deadline met ?  YES  NO, exceeded by _______ days. 9) The adjustments were made by : ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INTRODUCTION ........................7 A - Taking delivery of your chair ....................7 B - Guarantee ..........................7 Presentation of the P4 COUNTRY all road wheelchair .............. 8 ..............8 Chapter I : Adjusting the wheelchair to the user’s needs............9 1 - Seat adjustment ........................
  • Page 5 2 - Driving recommendations ....................15 2.1 - General ........................15 2.2 - Speed .......................... 15 2.3 - Obstacles and slope sensor ..................15 2.4 – Water resistance ......................16 2.5 - Collision ........................16 2.6 - Safety belt ........................16 Chapter III: First contact ......................
  • Page 6 Chapter VIII : Standards and Certification ................41 8.1 - Electromagnetic compatibility ..................41 8.2 - EC Standard tested ..................... 41 8.3 - Waste management ..................... 41 P4 COUNTRY CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE ..............42 P4 COUNTRY SERVICING LOGBOOK .................. 43...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION You have just acquired a P4 Country Electric Off-Road Wheelchair. We hope it gives you complete satisfaction. Before using, it is essential that you study this User Guide. It contains advice for use and maintenance that will guarantee your safety. A - Taking delivery of your chair On receiving your chair, you must check that neither the outer packaging nor the contents are damaged.

  • Page 8: Presentation Of The P4 Country All Road Wheelchair

    Presentation of the P4 COUNTRY all road wheelchair This P4 COUNTRY Electric All-Road wheelchair has been designed for greater functionality and optimum quality of life. This electric wheelchair has been designed for both indoor use (house, flat, workplace …) and outdoors (leisure, public roads) with the ability to clear pavements and obstacles of up to 15 cm.

  • Page 9: Chapter I : Adjusting The Wheelchair To The User's Needs

    Chapter I : Adjusting the wheelchair to the user’s needs. The adjustments below are to be made with regard to the user’s build so as to ensure best possible use of the wheelchair. 1 - Seat adjustment 1.1 - Seat depth For increased comfort, the seat can be adapted to the user’s thigh length.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Tilt And The Width Of The Backrest

    1.2 - Adjusting the tilt and the width of the backrest For good support and comfort, tilt and width of the backrest can be adapted to thhe user’s build. Adjustments to be made with the user in place : The front part of the seat moves forwards or backwards. Just press the handle below the front seat. The knob (2) allows you to adjust the backrest tilt.

  • Page 11: Footrest Unit

    2 - Footrest unit 2.1 - Footrest height Fitting screws The aluminium footrest is height adjustable. To do this, remove the support fitting screws and position the support at the desired height then replace the screws. As a guide, good adjustment allows the best possible pressure distribution under the thigh.

  • Page 12: Footrest Depth

    2.3 - Footrest depth Knob screw To adjust the depth of the footrests, loosen the knob. Position it at the required depth, then re-screw the knob. 2.4 - Footrest tilt Thrust screws To adjust the footplate angle, use the built-in thrust screws.

  • Page 13: Armrest Unit

    3 - Armrest unit 3.1 - Armrest height Knob screws Loosen the armrest knob, adjust armrest to the desired height and re-screw the knob. 3.2 - Armrest spacing Knob screws Loosen the armrest guide track knob, adjust to the desired spacing and re-screw the knob.

  • Page 14: Armrest Depth

    3.3 - Armrest depth Holding screws Remove the armrest holding screws, adjust the armrest to the desired depth, and screw in position. 4 – Joystick remote Knob srews To adjust the joystick remote depth, loosen the knob and position at the required depth. Note: the joystick remote unit is suitable for right handed or left handed use.

  • Page 15: Chapter Ii : Safety

    Chapter II : Safety 2 - Driving recommendations 2.1 - General - Warning ! There is a risk of injury if the wheelchair is not used as indicated in the operating instructions. - Switch the wheelchair off, with engine brakes engaged, before transferring in or out. - Do not drive this chair when under the influence of medication, drugs, alcohol or any other substances harmful to the safety of the user or persons in their vicinity.

  • Page 16: Water Resistance

    One beep per second as well as the blinking of the LED on the joystick shows that the user is on ground of which the frontal or lateral slope is becoming dangerous for their safety, with risk of tipping. The user should adjust speed and withdraw from this zone immediately at the lowest possible speed.

  • Page 17: Chapter Iii: First Contact

    Chapter III: First contact 3.1 - Getting in and out of the wheelchair Your doctor and/or therapist will show you how to transfer depending on your way of life and your state of health. For ease of lateral transfer, this wheelchair is equipped with removable armrests. To remove the armrests, refer to the chapter ‘Adjustment and adaptation of the wheelchair to the user’s needs’...

  • Page 18: Dx2 Joystick Remote Operation

    3.3. DX2 joystick remote operation 3.3.1.General view On/Off button Right Left indicator indicator button button (DX2- (DX2- REM550) REM550) Screen Function keys Accessory Drive Profile Mode selection selection Horn keypad 3.3.2 The screen layout Status Plus Active Mode Minu Function Function The status bar is located at the top of the screen.

  • Page 19: The Status Bar

    The area at the centre of the screen shows the mode that is currently active. The areas at the side of the screen show the modes that will become active if the menu navigation buttons are pressed. 3.3.3.1. The Status Bar Side Light Active Left...

  • Page 20: System Lock

    To turn off the DX System Press the power button.  The DX System will turn off. Note: power button pressed while chair driving, the chair will perform an emergency stop before it turns off. 3.5 - System Lock If the Lock Enable parameter (see DSM section 5.3.9.7) is set to 'Yes', the system can be locked by pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds.

  • Page 21: Pre-Set Profiles

    In this manual, a menu map is included with each Menu Mode. The menu map shows the exact menu navigation for each mode. Current Current Maximum Drive Speed Speed Profile Select next Select Actuators Drive (Accessory Profile Mode) Select Screen Select Settings - OPB previous...
  • Page 22 Note : on some version a gyroscope is available. The gyroscope is activated on profile 5 only.

  • Page 23: Chapter Iv - Driving

    Chapter IV – Driving 4.1 – A safe environment Before each ride, check 3 essential points: Make sure all controls can be easily reached. Make sure the batteries are charged enough for the ride. Make sure the safety belt is in good condition. Choose the lowest speed (Profile «...

  • Page 24: Autonomy Of The Wheelchair

    4.4 - Autonomy of the wheelchair The autonomy of your wheelchair depends on the batteries capacity of the wheelchair. To summarize, on flat ground is about 20 km with 110 Amp, 30 km with lithium 160 Ah and more than 40 with gel 200 Ah. This autonomy is subject to the influence of various factors.

  • Page 26: Top Case

    4.6 – Top case The top case is mounted on a swivel chassis allowing you to rotate the case sideways. The capacity of the suitcase is 39 litres and its contents must not exceed 7 lbs. Inside the top case, you will find : your wheelchair charger a second key for your «...
  • Page 27 Check it is correctly locked in position before switching back on the wheelchair controls.

  • Page 28: Chapter V : Maintenance

    Chapter V : Maintenance 5.1.1 - Batteries Your wheelchair is equipped with sealed, maintenance-free deep cycle batteries that are in conformity with air transport standards DOT and IATA. These batteries have been developed especially for propulsion of power wheelchairs: « cycle » means that they are able to provide saved energy over a long period of time, compared to starter batteries which provide a high quantity of energy for only a few minutes.

  • Page 29: Complete Charge

    The battery gauge The battery gauge indicates how much battery charge remains. Battery Gauge Indicates Battery full Battery almost full Battery half full, drive to a charger Battery low, recharge soon Battery almost empty, recharge now Battery empty, recharge immediately The remaining battery capacity does not translate directly to remaining physical range of the power chair.

  • Page 30: Long Term Storage Of The Wheelchair When Not In Use

    It initiates a programmed charge phase and disconnects automatically at the end of the cycle to prevent damage to the batteries. The charger should to be placed on a flat surface and protected from humidity. For your own safety it is imperative that you read and observe the following intructions before using the charger.

  • Page 31: Wheels And Motors

    5.4 – Wheels and motors 5.4.1 - Engaging and disengaging the motors The motors of your chair can: be disengaged to allow the wheelchair to be propelled in freewheel mode or be engaged for electromotor mode The levers are located on the side of the motors away from the wheel. Engagement lever Engaging: (to be repeated for each motor)

  • Page 32: Changing A Wheel

    5.4.2 - Changing a wheel Before handling, the electronic controls should be switched off. Nuts + washers Valve Completely empty the tyre of air using the valve. If you remove a wheel which is still inflated, the air will release the wheel rims from the motor with force. This can cause serious injury. Because blue Locktite was applied to the screws at assembly use a hair dryer to soften it before unscrewing the 6 nuts.
  • Page 33 5.4.3 - Setting the parallelism For a pleasant driving of the wheelchair and normal u se of the tires, a proper wheel alignment must periodically be ensured. Ideally it should carry out the operation two operators: one place alignment lateral bars while the other will make the adjustment of the steering arm.
  • Page 35  5.4.4 - Actuator potentiometer adjustment • 1 - Make sure that the wheel alignment has been checked and perfect. • 2 - Move the chair forward to ensure that the 4 wheels are perfectly straight and aligned. • 3 - Remove the black cover of the back batteries. •...

  • Page 36: Cleaning

    5.5 - Cleaning Regular cleaning of your electric wheelchair is highly recommended both for hygienic reasons and for its proper operation. Painted parts : clean with soapy water. Saddlery : use a soft and slightly damp cloth. WARNING ! After use in rain, dry the chair carefully with a soft cloth. WARNING ! Do not use rough or corrosive products, or high-pressure hoses which damaged the electronics and degrease the ball bearings.

  • Page 37: Chapter Vi : Transport

    Chapter VI : Transport 6.1 – Anchorage point This wheelchair is equipped with anchoring systems (see photos below) enabling it to be secured in a specially equipped vehicle (a system of rails and safety straps front and rear keeping the wheelchair safely secured).

  • Page 38: Folding Safety Rollbar

    6.2 – Folding safety rollbar Seat folded Folding rollbar without headrest Remove the armrests (see « Armrest unit » p. 15). Remove the headrest (see adjustments to be made with the user in place p. 11). Tip the backrest forward (see adjustments to be made with the user in place p.11). Lift the rollbar vertically and tip it forward.

  • Page 39: Chapter Vii : P4 Countryv2 Specifications Data

    Chapter VII : P4 COUNTRYv2 specifications data 1 - Specifications particular to the wheelchair Frame : Rigid, stainless and aluminium steel. Seat : Adjustable for seat depth, backrest tilt and backrest width. Recaro “Expert M” black Dinamica interior and imitation black leather exterior. Saddlery : Armrests : Foldaway.

  • Page 40: Electric Wiring

    7.5 – Electric wiring Ensure this assembly diagram is followed as otherwise use of the wheelchair is dangerous. Special care should be taken when charging the batteries. They must be correctly placed to obtain 24 volts from the three 8-volt batteries.

  • Page 41: Chapter Viii : Standards And Certification

    Chapter VIII : Standards and Certification 8.1 - Electromagnetic compatibility This wheelchair has been tested in accordance with European and international standards. However in certain cases there may be a risk of malfunctioning due to electromagnetic fields. WARNING! Electric and electronic devices (TV, radio, industrial machine, electronic medical appliances, mobile phone …) may cause electromagnetic interference likely to affect the correct operation of the electric wheelchair.

  • Page 42: P4 Country Certificate Of Guarantee

    P4 COUNTRY CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE TO BE KEPT BY THE USER Wheelchair serial number N° : ...........…………...  The off-road wheelchair you have just acquired is guaranteed, as from delivery, in the following way : TWO years against any manufacturing defect, excluding the tyres and saddlery which are not covered by the guarantee.

  • Page 43: P4 Country Servicing Logbook

    P4 COUNTRY SERVICING LOGBOOK Yearly maintenance of your chair by your dealer will allow you to preserve optimum performance levels. This maintenance guarantees high safety levels. Delivery note number : Chair identification number : Dealer’s name and address : Purchase date : Joystick number : Power module numbers :...
  • Page 44 Year #1 Intervention and maintenance report : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Technician : Date et signature : ………………………………… …………………………………… Year #2 Intervention and maintenance report : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Technician : Date et signature : …………………………………...
  • Page 45 Year #4 Intervention and maintenance report : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Technician : Date et signature : ………………………………… …………………………………… Year #5 Intervention and maintenance report : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………… Technician : Date et signature : …………………………………...
  • Page 46 Year #7 Intervention and maintenance report : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Technician : Date et signature : ………………………………… …………………………………… Year #8 Intervention and maintenance report : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Technician : Date et signature : …………………………………...
  • Page 47 Year #10 Intervention and maintenance report : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Technician : Date et signature : ………………………………… …………………………………… Year #11 Intervention and maintenance report : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Technician : Date et signature : …………………………………...
  • Page 48 4 poWer 4 Rue Baron de Castro 16 B-1040 Brussels Belgium Tél. +32 (0) 2735 1101 – Fax +33 (0) 2735 2202 www.4power4.com e-mail : info@4power4.eu...

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