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TREKINETIC
USER MANUAL
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E D I T I O N
GTE MK II
Trekinetic All Terrain Ltd., Unit 29 Chancery Gate Business Centre, Whiteleaf Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HD

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  • Page 1 Phone: (03) 9568 8383 39 Cambro Road, Clayton VIC 3168 www.mobilitycare.net.au TREKINETIC USER MANUAL E D I T I O N GTE MK II Trekinetic All Terrain Ltd., Unit 29 Chancery Gate Business Centre, Whiteleaf Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HD...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....................................3 Safety Notice ....................................4 Unpacking Your GTE ..................................5 Getting To Know Your GTE ..............................15 Quick Start Guide ................................... 15 Folding the chair for travel (Wheels On) ..........................22 Folding the chair for travel (Wheels Off) ..........................26 Unfolding the chair for use ................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Share Your Experience We’d love to see and hear how you’re getting on with your Trekinetic wheelchair and so would the rest of the Trekinetic community! Seeing photos of our customers all over the world makes what we do all the more worthwhile, but it also raises awareness of our products and allows others to see the chairs being used.

  • Page 4: Safety Notice

    POWER position and the joystick is powered off, as this will lock the wheels in position and eliminate the chance of the chair moving. Please note that the Trekinetic GTE has not been crash tested and therefore is not suitable for user in chair transport in a motor vehicle.

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Gte

    Your GTE has been securely packaged to avoid damage during transit and will likely need two strong people to lift once delivered. Trekinetic deliveries are fully insured but your first job is to check that the container looks to be in good condition (as below), If there is any damage, like holes or big dents in the side of the carton you must take pictures as proof.
  • Page 6 Assembly 1. Typically, all the wheels will be removed during transit and look like the below picture, but in certain situations the wheels may be left on. If that is the case, please just skip the relevant wheel assembly section(s). 2.
  • Page 7 3. To assemble the rear castor, you will need an 8mm A/F Allen Key. If you have a Safari kit, choose the largest of the three Allen keys in the bag. If you don’t have the Safari kit option, there will be a key taped to the base of the container.
  • Page 8 5. Next, locate the rear wheel castor and slide it over the Allen key followed by the second washer on the other side of the wheel. You should now have a metal washer either side of the wheel and inside of the castor fork.
  • Page 9 7. Turn the chair back over. 8. Ensure the rear strut is connected to the bracket on the back of the seat by squeezing the two plastic buttons on either site and inserting it into the metal clasp. Occasionally it can twist slightly, so ensure it is straight and fully engaged into the clasp.
  • Page 10 To lock the folding handlebars, first locate the two halves of the handlebar which fit together, then hook the clasp over the catch and pull the clasp back to lock it. This may be a bit stiff but has been designed to be extremely strong to avoid damage.
  • Page 11 13. Once in, tighten the bolts and connect the cable under the armrest (as below), making sure to align it by looking inside the connectors. 14. It doesn’t matter which order you put the wheels on but you must make sure that the right hand wheel connects to the right hand side of the chair and the left hand wheel connects to the left hand side of the chair.
  • Page 12 16. Press the black button in the centre of the outside of the wheel and slide the pins into the respective holes. Page 12 of 54...
  • Page 13 17. Repeat with the other wheel. 18. Align one connector at a time by lining up the LH or RH sticker so it is at the 12 o’clock position. With the LH connector, you can see that the two holes in the connector plug need to be lined up with the two holes in the connector socket.
  • Page 14 Right hand side (RH) connectors If the LH/RH sticker has been removed, you can line the connector up by looking at the pins within the connector to see where they fit. 19. Gently press the connector into position and then turn the plastic collar clockwise until it secures into position.

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Gte

    1. Choose MANUAL or POWER Your Trekinetic GTE is one of the only powerchairs on the market that can be operated as a manual chair as well. To switch from MANUAL to POWER simply switch the levers beside the front wheels between the two positions, making sure that each lever is in the same position.
  • Page 16 (NMH Variant) 3. Secure Connectors Even if your chair has been delivered fully assembled it’s always a good idea to check that the connectors are done up securely. The connectors ensure that the motors in the wheels are connected to the joystick wiring but do need connecting/disconnecting whenever the wheels are removed and attached.
  • Page 17 Left hand side (LH) connectors Right hand side (RH) connectors You will see a selection of pins and holes that need to align for a secure connection. You should be able to feel the connector line up and then as you gently turn the collar, it will secure the connection. To undo, reverse the process and unlock with a quarter turn of the collar anti-clockwise before gently pulling the connector off.
  • Page 18 5. Seat Angle Our patented, rear shock absorber helps ensure a smooth ride at all time, while also acting as a tilt in space mechanism to alter the angle of the seat and change the weight distribution in the chair. The shock absorber will engage automatically to cushion you from any lumps and bumps that the rear wheel encounters but it can also be manually engaged to change the angle of the seat and consequently the height of the footplate.
  • Page 19 0-8 degrees in 10 seconds. Zero tools required. The Trekinetic GTE has been designed to be as stable as possible off road but as practical as possible when used indoors and around town. For normal day to day use, the chair can be left in the ‘LEAN’ position which means the wheels are vertical and you should be able to fit through all but the narrowest of doorways.
  • Page 20 8. Joystick Operation The Trekinetic GTE is fitted with a programmable 5 speed electronic joystick with power/speed toggle switches and push operated horn. The joystick ships with a default ‘Sport’ setting but there is an option to re-program the joystick if you are finding it difficult to control.
  • Page 21 Your GTE is now ready to go. Please take it easy for the first few days whilst you get accustomed to how the chair performs in different scenarios. Even if you’re a seasoned wheelchair user, your Trekinetic GTE has a lot of differences to conventional wheelchairs and may take some getting used to! That said, we are confident that you will master the basics very quickly and will enjoy your new GTE almost immediately.

  • Page 22: Folding The Chair For Travel (Wheels On)

    Folding the chair for travel (Wheels On) You Trekinetic GTE can be folded down with and without the wheels on. Firstly, we’ll go through how to fold it down with the front wheels still on. 1. First off, set the lever beside the front wheels to POWER. This will stop the chair rolling away.
  • Page 23 4. Recline the seat by activating the shock absorber and pressing down until the shock absorber is fully compressed. 5. Unclasp the locks on the folding handlebars (not applicable to standard non-folding handlebars) and fold handlebars downwards 6. Fold armrests backward Page 23 of 54...
  • Page 24 7. Disassemble rear castor assembly. To release the rear strut, squeeze the two plastic buttons either side of the head of the shock absorber and pull the head towards you and out of the clasp. (When replacing this structure, simply reverse the initial movement, squeezing the two plastic buttons on either site and inserting it back into the metal clasp.
  • Page 25 9. It should now look like as below and is ready for transport. Your GTE can now be lifted into a vehicle or you can attach our hoist kit if using a mechanical hoist system. If the chair is being lifted by hand and is still too heavy, you can also remove the battery which will take out some of the weight.

  • Page 26: Folding The Chair For Travel (Wheels Off)

    Folding the chair for travel (Wheels Off) You Trekinetic GTE can be folded down with and without the wheels on. The below sequence is how to fold it down with the front wheels removed. 1. First off, set the lever beside the front wheels to POWER. This will stop the chair rolling away and also means the lever won’t spin when the wheels are removed.
  • Page 27 4. Recline seat by activating shock absorber and pushing the seat back until the shock absorber is fully compressed. 5. Now we’re going to use the shock absorber and the jacks on the footplate to lift the front wheels off the ground so it’s nice and easy to remove them.
  • Page 28 6. Remove the connectors on both wheels by twisting the collar anti-clockwise until it is free then remove the connector. Caution: Pulling out the connector before the collar is undone can cause damage to the connector Page 28 of 54...
  • Page 29 7. Once the connectors are removed, push the black pin in the centre of the wheel and gently pull each wheel off. The chair will balance on the jack stand without either of the front wheels on. 8. Your chair should now look like this! 10.
  • Page 30 11. Unclasp locks on folding handlebars (not applicable to standard non-folding handlebars) and fold handlebars downwards 12. Recline seat using shock absorber until the shock absorber is fully depressed. 13. Disassemble rear wheel assembly. To release the rear strut, squeeze the two plastic buttons either site the head of the shock absorber and pull the head towards you and out of the clasp.
  • Page 31 (When replacing this structure, simply reverse the initial movement, squeezing the two plastic buttons on either site and inserting it back into the metal clasp. Occasionally it can twist slightly, so ensure it is straight and fully engaged into the clasp. You should hear a satisfying click when inserted correctly.) Once this is separated, fold down the strut behind the seat, docking the rear wheel into the slot in the back of the battery box and resting the top of the shock absorber against the top of the seat.
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  • Page 33: Unfolding The Chair For Use

    Unfolding the chair for use To unfold the chair, you simply need go through the folding process above in reverse order, but just in case you’ve skipped here for a reminder or have forgotten, here’s a step by step guide! 1.
  • Page 34 Occasionally it can twist slightly, so ensure it is straight and fully engaged into the clasp. You should hear a satisfying click when inserted correctly. 5. You can then fold down the armrests and extend and lock the folding handlebars (if applicable). To lock the folding handlebars, first locate the two halves of the handlebar which fit together, then hook the clasp over the hook and pull the clasp back to lock it.
  • Page 35 7. It doesn’t matter which order you put the wheels back on but you must make sure that the right hand wheel connects to the right hand side of the chair and the left hand wheel connects to the left hand side of the chair.
  • Page 36 9. Repeat with the other wheel. 10. Align one connector at a time by lining up the LH or RH sticker so it is at the 12 o’clock position. With the LH connector, you can see that the two holes in the connector plug need to be lined up with the two holes in the connector socket.
  • Page 37 Left hand side (LH) connectors Right hand side (RH) connectors If the LH/RH sticker has been removed, you can line the pins up by looking at the pins within the connector to see where they fit. 11. Gently press the connector into position and then turn the plastic collar clockwise into it secures into position.

  • Page 38: Battery And Charging

    15. If required fold the footplate back in for transferring and you’re ready to go! 5. Battery and Charging Your Trekinetic GTE will have been supplied with either the standard Nickel Metal Hydride (NMH) or the optional longer-range Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) sealed battery. The battery is stored under the seat and is accessible from the rear.

  • Page 39: Nmh (Nickel Metal Hydride) Battery Charging

    Although both battery types may be removed for charging the Li-ion type can and should ideally be charged in chair. Both chargers will accept an input voltage between 100 and 240V and therefore suitable for both 110 and 240v without alteration. For UK use the 3-pin plug supplied. If you need a 2 pin plug (for some other countries) you can simply undo the central screw (screwdriver required) that holds the plug together and inside you will find a 2 pin plug as shown below.

  • Page 40: Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) Battery Charging

    The charger will determine which charge is required and inform you by virtue of which lamp is flashing. As the battery charges, the lamps flash and illuminate in succession. When fully charged the unit switches itself off. In this case you can remove the battery, depress the button and you should see all five bulbs illuminated. Always fully charge the battery.

  • Page 41: Side Plates

    Therapist before use. If you already possess a suitable pressure relieving cushion that is soft on both upper and lower surfaces, this can be used in the interim. Trekinetic also offer several different cushions so please speak to your local dealer or contact us directly if you feel you need further support in your GTE.

  • Page 42: Front Wheel Punctures

    In this case the heat is probably causing an increase in tyre pressure. Bleed out a little air (depress valve for one to two seconds) refit and see if things improve. For long distance expeditions, contact Trekinetic as we can advise further.
  • Page 43 Naturally, removing the joystick also removes the possibility of third parties using your personal chair under power. Our users have proven, that the method above, is the one mostly likely to ensure that your Trekinetic arrives at your destination, safely and undamaged.
  • Page 44 Transit securing information for the aircraft hold (see diagram below) 1) Do not attempt to remove wheels. 2) Ensure wheels are connected and in the LEAN (vertical) position with the seat upright 2) Ensure battery is securely docked in its box unless removed. 3) Disconnect the joystick cable connector, under the armrest.
  • Page 45 Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Li-ion Battery Weight 4kg Weight 4kg Voltage: 24v Voltage:25v Amp/hour rating: 6.7 ah Amp/hour rating: 11.8 ah Watt/hour rating: 160 wh Watt/hour rating: 295 wh UN Number UN 3496 UN Number UN 3480 Securing method when Joystick has been removed Other Technical Data Maximum dimensions Maximum Width (19”...

  • Page 46: Immobiliser Activation And Deactivation

    Tyre pressures - 45 - 50 PSI all round. Max user weight - up to 115kg/250lbs/18 stone All attachment screws are metric. Use utmost care not to round the sockets, if tightening is deemed necessary. Immobiliser activation and deactivation By setting the anti-tampering function, you can prevent operation of the wheelchair using the controller. Page 46 of 54...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    7. Maintenance Your Trekinetic GTE needs to be regularly maintained to stay in good working order. Below is a short guide with some tips on how to maintain your GTE. General Trekinetic recommend that you check the tyre pressures seat reclining operation at weekly intervals.

  • Page 48: Tyre Pressures

    Tyre Pressures Tyre pressures can be found on the sidewall of the tyre but where there is a range, our recommendations are as below. Mountain Bike/Smooth Tyres - 50 psi Whitewall/Blackwall Beach Tyres - 36-40psi Footrest In the event of tightness of the sliding footrest or cross shaft threads an amount of Nylon or WD40 type lubricant may be applied to the threads and into the slots in the tubes immediately under the monocoque seat.

  • Page 49: Nameplate

    Year of manufacture – Torque Settings When tightening screws please be sure to use the below torque settings. If you are unsure how to do this, please consult your local Trekinetic dealer or Service Centre. M4 screws 2.6 Nm M5 screws 5.1 Nm M6 screws 8.3Nm...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting The Trekinetic GTE is an advanced machine, with tightly integrated mechanical and electrical components. It is crucial that it is maintained in line with the guidance in this manual and serviced regularly to ensure good working order. The below list however provides some suggestions to some known issues in all cases, please switch off power before performing checks.
  • Page 51 • Check rear castor is rotating correctly. It should rotate freely, but a slight increase in pressure at the straight-ahead position, should be felt. Apply general purpose grease through grease point if required or see dealer. 7. Tyres rubbing or too close to seat •...

  • Page 52: Appendix 1: Advanced Trouble Shooting

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