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- Page 1 BUDDIE PRO POWERCHAIR USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Buddie Pro Powerchair! The advanced ultra light-weight design and streamlined design ensures many years of enhanced trouble-free mobility. Correct use improves your mobility and quality of life. Your safety is important to us. -
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
Additional general information can be found on the supplemental information sheets and booklets included in your Owner’s Package. Please fully read and review the information and keep it readily available for future reference. KOMFI-RIDER... -
Page 4: Pre Ride Safety Check
WARNING! Never drive the powerchair with tiller lock in the locked position. WARNING! This powerchair is not intended for use as a seat in a motor vehicle. The powerchair could fail in a vehicle impact, leading to serious injury or death of the occupant or injury to others. KOMFI-RIDER... -
Page 5: Specification
Charging Type Off-Board and On-Board Brake Automatic Electromagnetic REMARK: Komfi-Rider reserves the right to modify the specification if necessary. The final specification is subject to the individual scooter you purchase from your dealer. *Subject to user weight and terrain KOMFI-RIDER... -
Page 6: Components Of The Powerchair
BACKREST FOLDING LEVER FOOTREST PLATE SEAT BACKREST REMOVABLE CUSHION FOOTREST RELEASE LEVER Your powerchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts. You should know these before using the powerchair. Designs and specifications may change without prior notice. KOMFI-RIDER... -
Page 7: Operation - Joystick Controller
This button activates a warning horn. Your powerchair must be turned on for the horn to be operational. Do not hesitate to use the warning horn when doing so may prevent an accident or injury. INCREASE SPEED BUTTON: (C-6) Press this button to increase the 'top speed' of your powerchair to 4mph. KOMFI-RIDER... - Page 8 Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information. KOMFI-RIDER...
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Page 9: Operation - Assembly & Disassembly
(Fig 6.2.3). Fig 6.2.2 Fig 6.2.3 Fig 6.2.1 WARNING! You must remove your foot from the fold release lever as soon as the wheelchair begins to fold to prevent trapping your foot in the fold mchansim! KOMFI-RIDER Fig 6.2.3... - Page 10 FIG 6.3.2 FIG 6.3.3 FOLDING ARMRESTS The armrests can be quickly folded back out of the way for when transfering to and from the wheelchair by lifting or lowering the armrest as required (Fig 6.4.1/Fig 6.4.2). FIG 6.4.1 FIG 6.4.2 KOMFI-RIDER...
- Page 11 CAUTION! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury. Ask for assistance when necessary while lifting. SEATING - REMOVABLE SEAT CUSHION • The seat cushion and backrest cover are positioned with Velcro and can be removed quickly for cleaning etc. (Fig 6.7.1./6.7.2). KOMFI-RIDER...
- Page 12 Fig 6.9.1 6.10 ATTENDANT JOYSTICK CONTROLLER BRACKET The Joystick controller can also be moved the rear push handle allowing the attendant to control your powerchair. • Un-do the bracket and install onto the rear push handle. KOMFI-RIDER...
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Page 13: Operation - Freewheel Levers
Never sit on a powerchair to do this. WARNING! After you have finished pushing your powerchair, always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes. WARNING! Never sit on the powerchair when it is in freewheel mode. KOMFI-RIDER... -
Page 14: Operation - Getting On Your Powerchair
WARNING! The following can adversely affect steering and stability while operating your powerchair: ■ Holding onto or attaching a leash to walk your pet. ■ Carrying passengers (including pets). ■ Hanging any article from the arms. ■ Towing or being pushed by another motorized vehicle. KOMFI-RIDER... - Page 15 (e.g. sunlight). CAUTION! When transferring onto and off your powerchair always make sure you are on a firm and level surface. WARNING! Never leave the manual freewheel lever in the freewheel position unless you are manually pushing your wheelchair. KOMFI-RIDER...
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Page 16: Operation - Operating Your Scooter
Joystick controller. This will prevent the powerchair from moving if accidental Joystick control contact is made. CAUTION! Reaching: We strongly recommend that you seek the help of an at- tendant to pick something up for you. KOMFI-RIDER... - Page 17 WARNING! While you are driving down a slope, if your powerchair starts to move faster than you feel safe, release the throttle control lever slowly. It will allow your scooter to decelerate and slow down. WARNING! Stopping distances can be significantly increased when driving on slopes compared to driving on level ground. KOMFI-RIDER...
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Page 18: Operation - Batteries And Charging
• The LED light on the battery charger will show green when batteries are fully charged. • Turn off the mains power to the charger before removing the charger plug from charging outlet. • Note: The LED light will show red when the charger is switched on at the mains but not charging. KOMFI-RIDER... - Page 19 • Correct charging methods: • Only use the charger supplied with the scooter, or a charger that has been approved by Komfi-Rider. • Do not charge your battery under extreme temperatures. High temperatures above 30°C are not recommended for charging as well as low temperatures below 10°C.
- Page 20 Only every use the battery charger supplied with your vehicle, or a charger that has been approved by Komfi-Rider. WARNING! Do not use or store the battery near sources of heat such as a fire or heater.
- Page 21 WARNING! Risk of explosion and electric shock if batteries are charged when incorrectly wired. Never attempt to open or disassemble the battery box. If the batteries do not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized provider. KOMFI-RIDER...
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Page 22: Emi
• Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your powerchair may make it more susceptible to EMI / RFI; WARNING! Turn off your powerchair as soon as it is safely possible if unintended or uncontrollable motion occurs or if unintended park brake release occurs. KOMFI-RIDER... -
Page 23: Care & Maintenance
MONTHLY CHECK Please always check your scooter monthly for the follownig: ITEM TO CHECK INSPECTION IF THE INSPECTION FAILS Upholstery Check for worn fabric. Contact your dealer. Tiller Handle Check it is tight and not loose. Contact your dealer. KOMFI-RIDER... - Page 24 Your powerchair has a unique identification number which is located on your powerchair at several different locations, on the rear and front chassis and under the seat. This unique number will enable your authorized supplier to confirm with Komfi-Rider if necessary, the age of you powerchair and when it was purchased.
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Page 25: Other Information
The service life can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage. The fact that we estimate a service life for this product does not constitute an additional warranty. KOMFI-RIDER... -
Page 26: Basic Troubleshooting
2. Defective or worn out battery 2. Load test batteries. If necessary 3. Cold weather reduces battery replace. life 3. Allow batteries to reach room 4. Defective charger temperature and then fully re- charge 4. Contact your powerchair Dealer KOMFI-RIDER... -
Page 27: Flash Codes
• Check the brakes and motor connections. • Also check the controller connections. • Contact your service agent. Excessive Voltage. Powerchair • This is usually caused by poor battery connections. stops driving • Check the battery connections. KOMFI-RIDER... -
Page 28: Warranty
BATTERIES Batteries are covered by a six (6) month warranty from the original manufacture and a further six (6) month warranty at the discretion of Komfi-Rider. Note: Gradual deterioration in performance due to batteries being left in a discharged state, left in cold conditions for long periods of time or worn out through heavy use is not covered. - Page 29 This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Komfi-Rider or failures resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, commercial use or by anyone other than an authorized dealer, or damage that is attributable to the acts of God.
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- Page 32 BUDDIE PRO Manufacture: Komfi-Rider, Fernwood Estate, Shillinglee Road, Surrey, GU8 4SX Authorized Dealer:...
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