General Instructions - TGA POWERPACK Operating Instructions And Owner's Handbook

General instructions

1. These instructions apply to all four
models of Powerpack. The Solo and Duo
models are suitable for use when the
wheelchair occupant weight is up to 18
stone/114kg. The Heavy Duty model is
suitable for use when the occupant weighs
up to 26 stone/165kg and the Plus model
has a 32 stone/203kg max user weight.
2. The Solo Powerpack complete with
battery weighs 13.1 kg (28.8 lbs), Duo
model 14.5 kg (31.9 lbs), the Heavy Duty
16.05 kg (35.3 lbs) and the Plus 18kg
(40lbs). Please refer to the wheelchair
manufacturer's handbook for the maximum
user weight limits of the wheelchair.
3. Please read these instructions very
carefully before unpacking the Powerpack or
attempting to fit it on a wheelchair.
4. As the Powerpack and its associated
components are relatively heavy and fitted
at a low level, great care must be taken not
to strain when lifting and assembling on to
wheelchairs.
5. Remove the Powerpack from the box first,
then remove the battery. Do not remove
both together in case the battery slips,
causing damage or personal injury.
6. Check you have all contents as listed:
• Powerpack with lifting strap
• Battery in bag complete with leads
• Battery charger
• Crossbar
• 2 Mounting brackets, left and right hand
• Right-hand handgrip with control*
• Left-hand handgrip*
• Allen key 'T-bar' 5mm
• Allen key 6mm
• 2 keys
• User manual
• Warranty card
7. Always fit Powerpack to wheelchair first
and then fit battery.
* Your kit may have an alternative mount bracket to
replace the extended right and left handgrips.
WARNING!
• Always ensure there is an air gap
between the Powerpack battery and
the seat base with the user seated.
• Always ensure the on/off key is in
the off position before anyone sits
in or alights from the wheelchair.
• On wheelchairs with seats that can
be adjusted into a reclining position,
(tilt in space), always ensure that
the lowest part of the seat is not
touching any part of the Powerpack
or its battery with the wheelchair
user seated.
• Always ensure there is nothing
resting on the Powerpack or its
battery pack.
8. Always remove the battery from
Powerpack before disassembling from the
wheelchair.
9. Always ensure the on/off key is in the off
position when connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
10. Never operate the Powerpack without
the chair being occupied.
11. The Powerpack is very simple to install
and use. However, if you have any problems
regarding fitting and use, please seek
advice from a competent engineer or TGA.
12. Refer to section "Using the Wheelchair
Powerpack" and the wheelchair
manufacturer's instructions (wheelchair
handbook) before using the Powerpack for
the first time.
13. Once fitted correctly to the wheelchair,
the Powerpack will make life a lot easier
and take much of the effort out of pushing
a wheelchair. Use it all of the time to power
the chair or just when the going gets tough.
The Powerpack is very capable of powering
up gentle hills without assistance and
steeper hills can be climbed with assistance
from the attendant. However, depending on
the weight of the occupant and gradient of
the hill, some hills may be too much for the
Powerpack to cope with. The Powerpack
has various built-in protection circuits to
stop serious damage to the motor and
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