Thank you for choosing the Miracle Mobility Freedom Series Platinum 8000 Folding Electric Wheelchair. Miracle Mobility is an industry leader in medical mobility. Your wheelchair is designed to provide years of use. You have taken an essential step in regaining mobility, independence, and freedom.
(Black & Red) Color Options Chair Specifications (Silver) MM-FSP8000-W11 (Black & Red) Model # MM-FSP8000-W1 (Silver) 8-800121-19805-5 (Black & Red) UPC Code 8-500121-19804-8 (Silver) Motor Type Magnetic Brushless DC Motor Motor Power Rating 250 Watts x 2 (500 Watts Total) Weight Capacity 396 lbs Chair Weight w/o Battery...
Lets Begin Image 1 1. Begin by taking out the wheelchair and spare parts from the shipping carton and stand the chair upright. (see Image 1) Image 2 2. Install the joystick controller on the armrest. The joystick can be installed on the left or right hand. (see Image 2) 3.
Unfolding 4. Grasp one hand on the back push handle tube and the other hand on the foot rest and separate frame (see Image 5) (note the armrests should be locked and the wheels should be in electric mode) (Image 5) Note: Always make sure the power is off while folding and unfolding...
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Unfolding 5. Grasp the back push handle with one hand and lock the safety clamp on the back of the chair. (see image 6 & 7) Note: Make sure you secure the safety clamp and lock it in place. Failure to do this could result in the chair collapsing on you causing serious injury.
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Folding 6. Unlatch the safety clamp in the back of the chair by flipping up the safety clamp. (see image 8 & 9) (Image 9) (Image 8)
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Folding 7. After you have unlocked the safety clamp. Grasp one hand on the back push handle tube and the other hand on the foot rest and pull the frame together while slightly lifting the front of the chair. (see Image 10) (note the armrests should be locked and the wheels should be in electric mode) (Image 10)
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Pulling 8. Switch the back red break levers to manual mode and you can pull the wheelchair using the seat cross bar or leg rest bar. (see image 11 & 12) (Image 11) Note: Make sure both red levers on the back of the wheels are in manual (Image 12) mode.
The Armrest Notice the lever on the outside of each armrest (see image 13) 10. This lever is in the locked position when it is pointing up 11. You will not be able to lift the armrest when the armrest lever is in the locked position 12.
Joystick Controller The Joystick is designed to provide all the information you need to safely operate your wheelchair. (see image 15) The joystick is designed to operate with a zero turn radius (within it’s own footprint) and will detect micromovement of the joystick.
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Joystick Controller Practice operation in a safe and controlled environment to learn the operation of your ✓ controller along with the speed and the maneuverability of the wheelchair. When turning, reduce your speed, which will help you avoid any potential tilting or ✓...
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Battery Charging the Battery . Make sure the Battery is installed correctly on the battery rail under the seat and secure the battery connection. (see Image 17 & 19) 14. Charge your battery for 4-6 hours by connecting the charger to the joystick as shown. (see Image 18) (Image 17) Controller Charge port...
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Charging The Batteries (Image 20) Charger Light (see image 20) RED--battery is full drained ORANGE-- battery is charging GREEN-- battery is fully charged The Charger is an important part of your wheelchair and provides energy to your wheelchair through a safe, fast, and easy charger.
Battery Information Remove the Battery 17. Pull out the Power Plug From the back of the chair. 18. Hold down the locking lever on the bottom of the battery to disengage the battery clamp from the frame. (see image 21 & 22) (Image 21) 19.
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Charging The Batteries 20. The electric wheelchair uses a 24V lithium Ion Battery. Your wheelchair will arrive with partially charged batteries. The batteries should allow you to drive for a distance of about 15 miles under normal operation conditions. 21. Turn the power off and plug in the charger to the controller port (see image 23). 22.
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More Battery Information Turn the Joystick power off while charging. Do not leave children unsupervised near the wheelchair while it is charging. Do not attempt to open the battery unit. means the power is on and the unit is charging. Green means the unit is fully charged.
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30.Check the battery indicator light daily if you use the Fold Power Wheelchair frequently. 31.Do not use any battery chargers that have not been certified by Miracle Mobility. 32.If the battery is damaged, do not handle the battery without protective gloves and eyewear.
Remote Control Syncing 35. To syncing the remote control to your wheelchair begin by pressing the power button on the joystick on (see image 25) 36. Press the “minus” (-) button on the joystick at the same time you press the Boot Button Power button on the remote.
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Remote Control Syncing 39. While simultaneously holding the “-” button and the controller power button, move the remote close to the joystick for pairing. (see image 28) 40. Pairing should only take 4-7 seconds. 41. Once pairing is completed you will be able to remotely control the wheelchair. 42.
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Electric Mode vs Manual Mode 43. In order to have a care giver push the power wheelchair, it must be put in manual mode allowing the wheels to move freely. Turn off the power of wheelchair when in manual mode. If the chair is turned on while in manual mode it will beep and not allow you to push the wheelchair.
Electric Mode vs Manual Mode Beep Beep Beep Troubleshooting Beep Beep 45. If you turn on your wheelchair Beep and it will not move and it beeps off and on with flashing lights off and on it means your chair is in manual mode vs electric mode.
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Electric Mode vs Manual Mode Troubleshooting 46. If the wheelchair joystick is turned off, and the red levers are in electric mode, the wheels will not turn manually. You will not be able to push the wheelchair if the wheels are locked in electric mode with the joystick off.
Basic Operation Before operating your wheelchair, be sure to read all safety information and precautions included in this manual. Operate only in an appropriate environment. Be certain that the power is OFF before sitting in the seat of Freedom Gold XL Wheelchair. There GET ON should be no light on the controller.
Safety Precautions Safety Please Do Not First ✓ Do not operate in water ✓ Do not operate on stairs or escalators ✓ Do not operation while on a moving vehicle such as a bus ✓ Do not lean your body to reach out of the wheelchair causing the chair to tip ✓...
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Safety Precautions Safety Always First ✓ Always engage the slowest speed setting when going down hill ✓ Always use the safety belt ✓ Always keep your feed on the foot rest ✓ Always make sure the batteries are fully charged before setting out on a journey ✓...
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Safety Precautions General Safety: ✓Adjust the wheelchair to your personal comfort level as much as possible. ✓Take your time to learn how the Wheelchair operates in a safe and private setting. This should be done before you begin operating around others. ✓Practice bending, reaching and transferring in and out of the wheelchair.
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✓ Failing to maintain your Wheelchair could increase the risk for injury. ✓ Please contact Miracle Mobility so that we can help you find and correct any problem. Getting onto (Boarding) the Platinum 8000 Wheelchair ✓...
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Safety Precautions Do not exceed the weight capacity or the warranty will be voided ✓ Never exceed a total weight of 396 lbs total for the rider plus items carried. ✓ Exceeding the weight limited is likely to damage the seat, frame or fasteners and may cause severe injury to you or others.
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✓ Replacement parts and major maintenance issues should be done by a professional. Batteries ✓ Use batteries that have been supplied by Miracle Mobility; our batteries are special lithium batteries designed specifically for use in the Platinum 8000 Wheelchair. ✓ Read all battery instructions before attempting to change or charge batteries.
Electromagnetic Interference Powered vehicles such as the Platinum 8000 Wheelchair may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference, which is interfering electromagnetic energy emitted from sources such as radio station, TV station, amateur (two way) radio transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the Platinum 8000 Wheelchair to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions.
Warranty ✓ The purchaser of this product is entitled to a limited warranty as offered by Miracle Mobility, and its affiliates on the following components and timeframes: ✓ Chair frame: 2 years, Motors: 2 years, Controller and CPU system: 1 year, Battery: 1 year ✓...
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