Summary of Contents for Unicare Health Power Assist HD
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Power Assist HD Instruction & Safety Manual Please read this manual before operation, for maintenance instructions and safe usage The enabling power of applied knowledge...
Compatibility with wheelchairs......................10 Introduction The Power Assist HD (PMW-PSHD) is designed as an aid to a wheelchair attendant providing power to aid pushing in otherwise strenuous situations such as up steep hills, etc. The PMW-PSHD features some ingenious concepts to help the installation and operation of the device.
Safety Procedures • The PMW-PSHD must not be used solely by the wheelchair user under any circumstances. • Ensure the PMW-PSHD is installed as far to the rear of the wheelchair as is comfortable for the attendant to do so. •...
Power Assist HD, Instruction & Safety Manual 1. Handle Installation Upper Controller Holder Stopper a. Push from the stopper side to take away the upper controller holder. b. Use an Allen key to tighten the c. Put the controller holder back bracket on the wheelchair handle tube.
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3. Powerpack Installation Feed the telescopic bar through the front end of the PMW-PSHD. Loosen the tristar knob on the bar and adjust to the correct length. Tighten the knobs on the bar and at the front of PMW-PSHD. Place the two ends of the bar on the rear of the Brackets, then push the powerpack forward until it locks in position.
Power Assist HD, Instruction & Safety Manual Operating the PMW-PSHD • Direction: Press the power button, the forward button will illuminate to indicate the direction of going forward. Press the backward button and its light will illuminate to indicate the PMW-PSHD will go backward.
Disassembly & Transportation Switch the PMW-PSHD off at the ignition. Disconnect / unclip the powerpack connector from underneath the handset. Remove the lift-up strap from the push handle. Lift the battery pack out of the battery tray by using the handle of the battery and then by pressing the PUSH button on the powerpack.
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Power Assist HD, Instruction & Safety Manual When fully charged, the battery charger will still trickle charge the battery to ensure optimum range. If you do not use your powerpack for a long time, it should be charged at least every week to keep the battery in a fully usable condition.
Batteries • Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures below -10º or above 50ºC when charging or storing. • The batteries are maintenance free and there is no need to inspect the battery liquid or refi ll with water. •...
Power Assist HD, Instruction & Safety Manual Specifi cations • Weight: 19.2kg (weight with battery) 9kg (battery pack) • Max speed: 4mph / 6.4kph • Max gradient: 6º • Cruising range up to 10 miles (16km) • Weight capacity: 182kg including wheelchair &...
Consumable items supplied will not generally be covered during the normal warranty period unless such items require repair or replacement clearly as a direct result of a manufacturing or material defect. Such items include: upholstery and tires. The above warranty conditions apply to a brand new PMW-PSHD. Ex-demonstration PMW- PSHD supplied directly by Pride carries a six-month warranty period.
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PO Box 82 Bentley WA 6982 Authorised Distributor T 08 9351 7500 F 08 9350 5299 info@unicarehealth.com.au www.unicarehealth.com.au...
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