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Summary of Contents for Summit HP-1
- Page 1 Marvel Series HP-1 HP-1L HP-1S...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Components Safety Instructions Environmental Conditions Assembly & Disassembly Adjustments for Seating Comfort Operation Batteries and Charger Maintenance and Repair Specifications Limited Warranty... -
Page 3: Introduction
HP-1 is a power wheelchair with seat width of 18”, HP-1L with 20” seat width and HP-1S with 16” seat width. We use “HP-1” or “power wheelchair ” to refer to all these models in this manual. Your Summit power mobility product HP-1, HP1L and HP-1S were designed with three basic objectives in mind: value, durability, and reliability. -
Page 4: Components
COMPONENTS Your power wheelchair is shipped partially disassembled to protect it during shipping. After unpacking, please check whether you have received the following main components as our standard specification (Fig. 1). 1. Main frame with motor and gearbox 2. Flip-back arm sub-assembly 3. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
1-1/2” in height. Traverse up or down curbs perpendicular to the curb. Transfers, Reaching and Bending 11. Transferring on and off the HP-1 requires a good sense of balance. Have an attendant present at all times until you learn to safely transfer yourself. To eliminate... - Page 6 21. Check with your physician if you are taking any medication that may affect your ability to operate your power wheelchair safely. 22. Do not operate your HP-1 while you are under the influence of alcohol , as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
- Page 7 The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggests that the following statement be incorporated to the user's manual for all power wheelchairs like the HP-1: Power wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this section, both will be referred to...
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Page 8: Environmental Conditions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TURN OFF YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING: Unintentional motions. Unintended or uncontrollable direction. Unexpected brake release. The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power wheelchairs asking them to test new products to be sure they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI. The FDA requires that a powered wheelchair should have an immunity level of at least 20 V/m, which provides a reasonable degree of protection against more common sources of EMI. -
Page 9: Assembly & Disassembly
ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY A. Opening the wheelchair Standing at one side of the wheelchair, tilt it to one side, and push down firmly on the seat rails. The seat should be locked into the receivers on the wheelchair side frame when the chair is fully opened. - Page 10 ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY C. Installing the controller Your power wheelchair comes standard with a swing-away joystick controller. To install the controller, simply fasten it to the controller supporting bar with the two (2) black screws provided (Fig. 6). D. Connecting the main cables Plug the three main cables (connected to left, right motor and battery) underneath the seat near the crossbar to the connectors on the other end of the...
- Page 11 ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY A. Battery removal For transportation Unplug the battery connector from the controller connector underneath the seat near the crossbar. Refer to Assembly, Section D, Connecting the main cables on Page 8. Unscrew the knobs and remove the battery bar at the rear batter y box. Unplug the battery connector that joins the two batter y boxes together.
- Page 12 ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY B. Folding the wheelchair To fold the wheelchair, it is necessary to remove certain components. Follow the simple guidelines below: Turn the wheelchair off. Park the chair on a level surface. Ensure the wheels are in drive (engaged) mode, with controller lever on the vertical position (Fig.
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Page 13: Adjustments For Seating Comfort
ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEATING COMFORT To maximize seating comfort, your power wheelchair lets you adjust: Armrest height. Controller position. Flip-back and detachable armrest. Footrest height. A. Armrest height (Adjustable up to 4” in 1” increments) To adjust the armrest height, pull and hold the button on the arm sub-assembly, lift the armrest up to the desired height (Fig. -
Page 14: Operation
OPERATION The power wheelchair is simple to operate. However, we recommend that you read carefully the following instructions to become familiarized with your new vehicle. A Word of Caution: Before you turn the power on, always be aware of the environment that surrounds you to select your desired speed. - Page 15 OPERATION B. Controller Display: The controller display is a multifunction visual display. It can provide three types of information: i) ON/OFF status, ii) battery condition meter and iii) fault diagnostics. 1. ON/OFF Status When the power is on, the controller's LED will be lit up. If the LED is not lit, the controller is OFF.
- Page 16 OPERATION Note: You must turn the controller OFF and then ON again to reset the controller, even if the source of the fault is removed/corrected. If more than one fault exists, then the fault having the highest priority is indicated. C.
- Page 17 OPERATION E. Thermal Protec tion: Your power wheelchair controller is equipped with a safety system called thermal rollback. A built-in circuit monitors the temperature of the controller and motors. In case of excessive heating of the controller and motors, the controller reduces the motor voltage and speed of the power wheelchair.
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Page 18: Batteries And Charger
Only use the off-board charger that is supplied with your power wheelchair. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger. Use of any other charging unit voids the warranty and could result in severe damage to the batteries, the HP-1, and may cause a fire hazard. - Page 19 BATTERIES & CHARGER CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS To recharge the batteries, follow the steps below: Place your power wheelchair close to a standard electrical wall outlet. Turn the controller power OFF. Connect the charger connector to the control box charging socket (Fig. 17). Plug the charger power cord into a standard wall outlet.
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Page 20: Maintenance And Repair
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Your power wheelchair is designed for minimal maintenance. However, like any motorized vehicle it requires routine maintenance. To keep your HP-1 for years of trouble- free operation, we recommend you follow the following maintenance checks as scheduled. - Page 21 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SEMI-ANNUAL CHECKS Check the motor brushes. We recommend that your authorized dealer inspect the brushes every six months, or sooner if your power wheelchair is not operating smoothly. If inspection determines excessive wear on the brushes, they must be replaced or motor damage will result.
- Page 22 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Note: If you experience any technical problems, it is recommended that you check with your local dealer before attempting to troubleshoot on your own. The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power wheelchair. Contact your local dealer if any of the following arises: Motor noise Frayed harnesses Cracked or broken connectors...
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Page 23: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Length: DIMENSION Width close: 17.5 20.0 14.5 (INCHES) Width open: 25.5 27.5 23.5 Height: Width: SEAT Depth: (INCHES) Height: Back height: 17.0 17.0 17.0 FRONT CASTERS REAR WHEELS WEIGHT CAPACITY (LBS.) WEIGHT W/FOOTRESTS W/O BATTERY (LBS.) BATTERY WEIGHT (LBS.) HP1L HP1S 43.5 43.5 43.5 MAXIMUM SPEED... -
Page 24: Limited Warranty
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which arise during normal use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Summit, or failures resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification,... - Page 25 SUMMIT DME dealer...
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