Contents Terms, conditions and disclaimers Welcome Product overview Components Safety guidance Unfolding instructions Folding instructions How to drive your eFOLDi Battery info and charging Checks and maintenance Additional information Technical specifications...
06906908. The terms ‘website’ means the website found online at ‘www.eFOLDi.co.uk’ and/or ‘www.eFOLDi.com’. The terms ‘you’, ‘your’, ‘user’ and ‘rider’, mean the person using the eFOLDi not withstanding any person(s) handling the eFOLDi on behalf of the user, if different to the user, including general handling, maintenance, repairs and so on.
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According to the classification of electric wheelchairs: electric outdoor wheelchairs SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Before using your eFOLDi , make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be individually packaged. If you do not receive a complete delivery, please contact us immediately.
These will help us to assist you in the event of any difficulties you may experience in the future. I am sure you will find your eFOLDi Powerchair to be a reliable friend and companion and I thank you for your custom and your trust in our products.
Product overview Thank you for purchasing our eFOLDi Powerchair. This ultra-light electric wheelchair has been carefully researched and developed to be light, energy efficient and easy to operate. Please read this manual carefully before use, so that you are familiar with all the various functions, and understand the required maintenance.
Components PARTS LIST Rear wheel Joystick control Front wheel Armrest Footrest Push handle Folding release bar Seatbelt Folding Mechanism Handbrake Seat Battery...
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Control bar components PARTS LIST Joystick control Speed Adjustments (slower) Battery charge display Power Button Horn Speed Adjustments (faster) Speed Display Assistant control...
Powerchair with due diligence and regard to other pedestrians. The eFOLDi Powerchair is simple to use, but its folding mechanism can cause injury if used inappropriately and handled without due care and diligence. To avoid any risk of injury ensure hands, fingers, jewellery, clothing and other objects are not allowed to interfere with the folding mechanism or moving parts of the eFOLDi Powerchair.
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Powerchair on their own. Do not get on or off the eFOLDi Powerchair when the power is on, or when the Powerchair is in free wheel mode or there is no carer to provide assistance.
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When unfolding/folding your eFOLDi Powerchair ensure The eFOLDi is positioned on a level floor or ground. Main switch is switched off. All latch pins are properly secured in place, as stated on the instructions. Handbrake is disengaged. Safety check before use It is highly recommended that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your eFOLDi operates smoothly and safely.
Powerchair. Finally push your two hands apart until the seat is open at 90° degrees and you hear a distinct “click” sound.
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3. Finally slot the joystick arm inside the frame and push it, into a comfortable horizontal position, where it is easy for your hand to reach the joystick. Once you are happy with the horizontal position of the joystick arm, lock it by tightening the clamp. Your eFOLDi Powerchair is ready to be used!
Folding instructions STEP 1: 1. Loosen the tightening clamp, to release the joystick arm. Take out the joystick arm and place it on the Powerchair seat. STEP 2: 2. Fold the footrest, at 90° degrees position vertically.
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To make this last step more efficient, make sure you do this on a stable ground surface and that the front wheels don’t get in the way during this process, as they may get stuck by jam- ming with the back wheels. Your eFOLDi Powerchair is ready to be stored, or transported.
How to drive your eFOLDi Speed Adjustment - Power Display Power Button Joystick controller Horn Speed Adjustment + Speed Display Assistant control...
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Speed adjustment + : It is positioned just above the control handle on the right hand side, and by pressing the button it increases the speed level of the powerchair to go faster. Always be aware of your speed.
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How to drive your eFOLDi CAUTION When parking on a ramp, the electromagnetic brake may not always be strong enough. Always use the manual brake in conjunction with the electromagnetic brake. Free wheel mode After turning on the power switch button on the...
The eFOLDi Powerchair battery has been designed and built specifically for the eFOLDi Powerchair. This battery must not be used for any purpose other than as stated in this manual. Any misuse or dismantling of this battery may damage it physically and/or electrically, internally and/or externally will not be covered by warranty.
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To remove the battery for charging, push the red button down, hold the battery on the outside, and release from the Powerchair. To put it back, slide the battery into the battery guide slot, push it until you hear a click, then the battery is inserted securely.
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The charger should not be used with or for other devices as damage caused to the charger and/or any other device by doing so will not be covered by our warranty.
Checks and maintenance Perform the following inspections prior to using your eFOLDi daily Make sure you check the correct tyre inflation and maintain without exceeding the P.S.I./ BAR/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each pneumatic tyre (note; the front and rear tyres are different pressures).
Check the battery condition before changing parts. Possible cause: Solution: Malfunction: Check the power supply Abnormal AC power supply Contact eFOLDi support Battery fails to charge Charger failure Change the battery Battery failure Battery not in the battery bay Install the battery...
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Be aware of additions or modifications to attachments that may increase sensitivity to radio waves (note: it is not easy to assess their effects in electric wheelchairs); Contact to eFOLDi support if the Powerchair appears to be out of control and note if there is a radio source nearby.
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Additional information Precautions First of all, thank you for purchasing our eFOLDi electric wheelchair. Second, please pay attention to the following matters in daily use: Do not disassemble the battery. In case of serious battery impact, please contact eFOLDi support immediately. Should the battery...
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