Falcon GE-D09 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Inst ructio on M Manua Electric Wheelc hair FALCON Mode...
Page 2 Gilani Engineering - FALCON This manual electric wheelchair model referred to as FALCON. Before using the product, please read this instruction Manual carefully for the purpose of correct operation, especially where it is marked with ★.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content Guidance for Use……………………………………………………………………………… 01 To Users……………………………………………………………………………………… 02 Safety Sign…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 03 Product Construction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 04 Technical Parameter…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 06 Electromagnetic Interference ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 09 Guide for Safe Use …………………………………… ………………………………………. 10 User…………………………………………………………………………………………10 Caregiver……………………………………………………………………………………11 Precautions for control panel use ………………………………………………………… 12 Precautions for static wheelchair ………………………………………………………… 12 Operating environment……………………………………………………………………...
Page 4 Mounting control panel…………………………………………………………………… 22 Operation Guide………………………………………………………………………………...25 Press power on/off button………………………………………………………………… 25 Use joystick to control the wheelchair………………………………………………………25 Use the horn … …………………………………………………………………………… 27 Braking………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 Battery Use…………………………………………………………………………………… 28 Install / Remove battery……………………………………………………………………30 Charge battery………………………………………………………………………………31 Over‐discharge protector……………………………………………………………………32 Over‐current protector………………………………………………………………………32 Battery socket cleaning …………………………………………………………………… 32 Folding and Unfolding…………………………………………………………………………...
Page 5: Guidance For Use
P Personnel: and understood this I n Before you have read nstruction M Manual and the electric o t use and operate FALCON. whee lchair, do no f you have difficulty in understand ding the WA ARNING, CAU UTION and i...
Page 6 please contact the manufacturer or distributor to obtain professional technical guidance and help; otherwise danger or injury may occur as a result of misleading the users.
Page 7: To Users
Thank you for using our FALCON electric wheelchair. Incorporating innovative design and precision manufacturing, FALCON electric wheelchair delivers excellent safety, comfort and portability to you. As your reliable friend, FALCON will help you enjoy free move and fresh air as you like.
Page 8 Tel: (02) 8740 8963 Website: www.gilaniengineering.com.au Email: info@gilaniengineering.com.au Manufacturer Gilani Engineering PTY LTD. 14 Smithfield Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164 Australia...
Page 9: Safety Sign
Safety Sign The following signs will help you identify a n d understand FALCON’s important cautious operation, imperative operation and prohibitive operation. These signs are extremely important, please go through them carefully. Please read and observe the guidance provided in this manual.
Page 10 Corrosive substance contained in the battery. Danger of explosion Do not use batteries of different models & capacities, do not use old and new batteries together (replace the battery completely). When using tools and other metal objects, keep away from the negative and positive poles of the battery;...
Page 11 Prod d uct C Constru u ction n...
Page 13: Technical Parameter
Technical Parameters FALCON Model Folded Size 580*325*780 mm (L*W*H) Unfold Size 960*580*930 mm (L*W*H) Max weight Capacity 160 kg Motor Type Brushless DC Motor Rated Power 250 W*2pcs Input Power DC 24V Brake System Intelligent Electromagnetic Brake Battery Type Lithium Battery...
Page 14 Max Speed 6 km/h (3.75 mph) Turning Radius 835 mm Highest Obstacle Capability 40 mm (1.57") Full overall length 975mm Overall width 610mm Stowage length 690mm Stowage width 425mm Stowage height 890mm Rising / mm Total mass 31.7kg Mass of heaviest part 0.62kg(seat) Pivot width 835mm...
Page 15 Seat plane angle 4° Effective seat depth 420mm Effective seat width 480mm Seat surface height at front edge 480mm Backrest angle 8° Backrest height 400mm Footrest to seat distance 360mm Leg to seat surface angle 105° Armrest to seat distance 250mm Front location of armrest 420 mm...
Page 16 Under specific con nditions, ele ectromagnet tic interferen nce can caus se accident to the elect tric tant for FALCON use r wheelchair . Therefore, it is impor rs to adequa ately unders stand releva instructions s, which can help users t...
Page 17: Guide For Safe Use
WARNIN Though FALCON has pas sed 30 V / M electrom magnetic inte erference te st at factory and has a certain degree of immu nity to some e common e electromagn netic interfer rence in life user shall s...
Page 18 FALCON, user mu 2. Before us st read and adequately understand this Manual 3. Escort is required wh hen practicin...
Page 19 2. To move FALCON manually, th e electroma agnetic brake e must be po owered off t to allow the wheelchair to get into manual stat e e;...
Page 20 FALCON 6.5 Do n not try to cro oss over obst crossing‐ov ver capability Precautio ons for co...
Page 21 A2) , please contact the manufacture Precautio ons for st atic whee elchair WARNIN g your FALCON wh 1. When yo ou stop usin eelchair, even for a s short durati on, make s ure you tur rn off its power.
Page 22 FALCON. To prevent malfunction, the following shall be observed: • Avoid using or storing FALCON in an environment subject to direct water impact (e.g.,rain ) or high moisture as possible.
Page 23 Applicabl le road WARNI 1. FALCON is only s uitable for c concrete, as phalt and in door floor s urface. t use FALCON in sand 2. Do no...
Page 24 If the ere is any do ubt, yield un ntil it is safe to operator. The moto orized veh hicle safe ARNING Do not use FALCON when t aking bus, m metro, train, plane or sh ip if possible...
Page 25 FALCON in the front of tra 3. Neve nsport vehic cles, doing so o will interfe ere with the driver.
Page 26 FALCON config ution:Do no ot modify or uration or construction n yourself. Attention ns when g getting o...
Page 27 3. Be ca areful of the e pedal. Fold d it up as fa ar as possibl e (as shown n in figure D2 • Never stand on th he foot plate , this will da amage the w wheelchair. 4.
Page 28 WARNIN Stretc ching or tilt ing your bo ody will aff fect the ce nter of gra avity a n d balance of electric whe eelchair. Wi th imprope r technique es, falling o r tipping ov ver can occ cur, resultin ng in njuries and/...
Page 29 stable 3. Turn o off the powe er supply of t the wheelch hair when it’s s not in use. Attention ns when d dress in t the whee lchair WARNI Attention: Dressing wh hile sitting in the wheelch hair affects t the center of f balance of both you an...
Page 30 Never put p pressure on the pedal w hile dressing hrough th he obstac cles WARN NING e s of your FALCON el You need to overcome s ome obstac les during yo our daily use ectric wheelc chair, these obstac...
Page 31 Reverse d driving RNING the FALCON electric w heelchair in When n you drive n reverse, yo ou need to b be more care eful. f the rear w...
Page 32 electric wheelchair will change. Attention: “slope” may be a ramp or hillside. Operate only if you are sure it is safe to do so, have someone help you while you are operating on a slope. Attentions: 1. Never use the wheelchair on a slope that is steeper than 10 degrees. 2.
Page 33: User
Load Cap acity ARNING ity of FALCON is 1 2 1. The e maximum load capac 20 kg. The to otal weight of the user all car rriage should d never exce eed this limi 2. The e backrest’s load capacit...
Page 34: Mounting Safety Belt
This el ectric wheel lchair is not suitable for traveling up p and down t the stairs, or r on the escalat tor. Pay atte ntion to the e following ca autions whe en using the elevator. Do not u use the whe eelchair on n any stairs o...
Page 35 The safety belt is for fixing user's body only and prevent the user from failing off the chair. Where an accident occurs, it cannot provide adequate protection for you. The safety belt can be adjusted per the user’s needs. Installation of the safety belt: 1.Lead the head of the safety belt through the middle space between the reinforcement tubes at the left and right backrests under the rear part of the chair.
Page 36 Adjust the safety belt until user feels comfortable. After sitting down, insert the plastic card into the plastic shell, until you hear a clicking sound. Adjust the plastic safety belt to its appropriate length, never over tighten the safe belt as this may cause discomfort.
Page 37: Mounting Control Panel
Unlock th he safety b belt: ress the butt ton of the p lastic shell a aside, and pu ull out the pl lastic card. Caut tion Before e ach use, m ake sure th he safety be elt is fixed o onto the el ectric whee elchair prop...
Page 39 The control panel controls the FALCON electric wheelchair. It consists of the following sections:...
Page 40 2. Power off button: Press this button to power off the wheelchair. 3. Battery Level Indicator: Indicating battery power status. 4. Speed Display and Diagnostic Indicator: When the light is on, FALCON is working, specific indication of the lights five lights totally; Where one LED is on ,it’s at the lowest speed, whereas all five are on, it’s at the highest speed.
Page 41: Press Power On/Off Button
Press power on/off button 1.Press the power on button to power on the wheelchair. 2.Press the power off button to power off the wheelchair. Use the Joystick to Control the Wheelchair WARNING While operating at high speed, do not attempt sharp turns or stop suddenly, doing so may cause the wheelchair to tilt or tip over, resulting in injuries to the user and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Page 42 smoothly, and is very easy to operate. While not operating, the spring in the joystick allows it to return to the center of the initial state, making the wheelchair brake automatically. Push the joystick to the direction you wish the wheelchair to move to, Joystick has proportional control ability.
Page 43 Backward Move the joystick backward Right Move the joystick to the right Left Move the joystick to the left...
Page 44: Use The Horn
Use the horn Press the horn button on the control panel to sound when passing through crowds. Braking Caution After any adjustment, repair or maintenance, please make sure all accessory parts are installed tightly before operating this wheelchair, otherwise it may cause injuries to the user and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Page 45 manual/free wheel mode as shown on the picture to the right wrench is Manual Mode Electro- magnetic brake switch Power Mode Electromagnetic brake states: This wheelchair has two status: LOCK and UNLOCK , which are switched through turning the brake lever.
Page 46: Battery Use
make sure the wheelchair will not move and can even stop or start on slope. UNLOCK state indicates that the internal clutch of the electromagnetic brake is disengaged and the electromagnetic brake is closed without braking. In this state, the motor wheel can rotate even when the power is off Purpose: allow to move the wheelchair manually.
Page 47 Do not short circuit batteries or throw battery into the fire to avoid explosion. Dispose the batteries through legal recycling center. Caution chew on it. 1. Do not use pliers, cable wire or any metal item to connect the ends of battery directly. 6.
Page 48: Install / Remove Battery
battery is 8‐12 hrs. 1. Charging the battery continuously for a long time before the first use can reduce 5. Whenever the wheelchair is used, the the battery’s service life (charge the battery shall be recharged until the power battery for the first time only when the last LED on the charger turns green.
Page 49 Please make sure you power off the wheelchair before installing or removing the batteries. Removing the battery: Press the lock button (As shown in figure H1), then pull the battery handle (As shown in figure H2). Pull the battery from the battery tube.
Page 50: Charge Battery
Installing the battery Hold the battery handle, insert the other side of the battery into the right‐side opening of the battery tube until the battery is all the way inside, then insert the red power plug into the bottom opening of the battery tube. Charge the Battery 1.Use available standard alternating current (AC 110‐220 V, 50‐60 Hz) for charging, the charging port is in front...
Page 51 5.After the charger indicator’s light changes from red to green, keep charging the batteries for 30 minutes to ensure they are full charged. Unplug the external wall plug first, then unplug the cable from the control panel. 6.Please charge the battery in an appropriate ambient temperature, the recommended ambient temperature for charging is between 5℃...
Page 52 notice that when the over discharge protection device is activated, the maximum speed of the wheelchair will be reduced. Over‐Current Protection Device The electric wheelchair is also equipped with an over-current protection device. If the current provided to the motor is excessive, the electronic fuse will close the current. If there is any malfunctioning when operating the wheelchair, the over-current protection device will be activated, the driving wheels will stop rotating.
Page 53: Folding And Unfolding
The weight of the FALCON wheelchair (with batteries) is 26.5 KG, do not attempt to lift the wheelchair while the user is sitting on it. Grip the edge of the seat frame, never hold the handrail or back of chair to lift.
Page 55 Unfolding...
Page 56 2. Lock the latch on the back of the wheelchair. 3. Put the seat cushion on the wheelchair 4. Pull down the footrests. 5. Install the controller joystick (Refer to the joystick installation instruction section) 6. The FALCON wheelchair is now completely unfolded and ready to operate.
Page 57: Maintenance
Maintenance Regular maintenance will both increase the lifespan and improve the performance of your FALCON wheelchair. Cleaning 1. Clean your wheelchair often, wipe off any dust or dirt especially on or around motors and wheels. 2. Do not clean your wheelchair with oil or chemical fluids.
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Diagnostic System The speed display on the joystick also functions as a diagnostic indicator for your power chair. When the light is green, the power chair is functioning correctly, and if it starts flickering, then there’s an issue. 1. If it’s the first time that the indicator is flickering, power off the power chair, turn it on after a few seconds and recheck the diagnostic indicator.
Page 59 trigger the diagnostic indicator to flicker. 3. There will be a pause after the initial flickering, follow the flickering pattern to find out which part is causing the problem from the diagnostic chart. Diagnostic Chart Flicker Pattern Diagnosis Part Solving Recommendations Flickers one time slowly Hall malfunction of left Check the welding connection of the left motor...
Page 60: Warranty
Flickers four times Over current of left Release the rocker can eliminate the malfunction quickly motor Flickers five times quickly Over current of right Release the rocker can eliminate the malfunction motor Warranty The Warranty Scope The warranty instruction: Warranty parts Warranty period Exclusions to Warranty Malfunction caused by improper use and handling.
Page 61 Malfunction caused by improper use and handling. Modifying the Joystick One year wheelchair without dealer or manufacturer’s authorization. The Scope of the No Guarantee 1. No Warranty: a) Back cushion, seat cushion, armrest foam cotton, backrest foam cotton, decorating parts are damaged after use. b) Damage caused by mal-operation, accident, abuse, improper installation and repair.
Page 62: Warranty Card
Warranty Card The warranty card must be handed over to the customer support department of the manufacturer in 15 days after the purchase. The user name ID number Address Contact number Model Product number Purchasing date Month Year Manufacturer Supplier (Stamp or signature) Supplier phone(address)
Page 63 1. The warranty statement: The dealer should confirm the problems of the wheelchair first. Under the condition of using incorrectly, if it is the quality problem, the dealer needs to fix or change the parts. 2. No warranty: 1) Incorrect operation and maintenance 2) Using incompatible replacement part 3) Accident or misuse caused by mechanical damage 4) Consumable items are not in the warranty scope, such as tire, bearing, bulb, etc.