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INTRODUCTION Dear Users, Thank you for choosing the DC12 Power Wheelchair for your portable wheelchair trans- portation needs. It is important to read through this manual before operating your DC12 Power Wheelchair to become familiar with its features as well as its limitations and safety information.
SYMBOLS Warning Attention, see Beware of potential hazard instruction for use Refer to instructions for Refer to instructions for use - Mandatory use - Recommended Failure to read the instruc- Failure to read the instruc- tions for use could intro- tions for use could intro- duce a hazard duce a hazard...
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Temperature limitation Humidity limitation Store in clean & dry place Protect from heat and ra- protected from rain, snow, dioactive sources ice, salt and water. Danger of explosion Package Number Keep dry Foot Switch Equipotential CF application part Fuse Switch PCTB Volume control Do use cel phone, remote...
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Warning! Please read through and understand the contents of this manual fully for safety concern. Keep all time awareness while driving wheelchair to ensure your safety. Warning! Please be aware of and go through "Warnings" carefully to keep away from damages or personal injuries from improper operation.
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Warning! Make sure the power of the powerchair is switched off before charging. Do not charge the powerchair below 0°C, charge under an ambient temperature between 0°C ~ 45°C. Never indoors as there is a risk of fire. Do not charge when the con- troller power on to prevent malfunction.
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Warning! When transporting wheelchair with battery, please make sure that they are under safe condition. Do not transport wheelchair or battery along with flamma- ble materials. For safer transportation, keep power off all time. Failure to keep power off, wheelchair may move unexpectedly due to mistake touching of the controlling devices.
SECURITY GUIDANCE Warning! The user must perform all of the procedures in this manual. Do not drive on public highway. No over cross any gap which is over 100 mm (3.94") in width. Never try to overpass obstacle which is over 25 mm (1") in height. Wheelchair is suitable for both outdoor and indoor use, hospital, senior center, family or similar circumstances use only.
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(Model DC12) has a base with carbon fiber frame, two front wheels, two rear wheels, a seat, an adjustable steering column, a tiller console, two electric motors, an electromagnetic brake, 1 recharge- able Lithium-Ion Battery with an off-board charger.
PRODUCT FEATURES 2*MOPP Wheelchair body electric diaframe Charger diaframe 2*MOPP 2*MOPP AC220V DC29V Wireless Top Controller communication 2*MOPP 2*MOPP CAN Communication Control Power supply Driver of driver signal 2*MOPP Photo 1 Product features Based on Electric Shock Proof Classification: Classified as internal power type device during operation, it is type 2 device while it comes to charging.
Anyone with paraplegia below the chest, os- teoporosis or hypochondriasis is prohibited to use the product. 【Frame No.】 DC12-2020-05-001 Model no. Year Month Serial no.
SAFE USE GUIDELINE For users Keep metal objects away from positive and negative terminals of battery to avoid electric shock and circuit short cut. Carefully read through the instructions, or receiving training and guided by profes- sional techinician or nursing staff who is familiar with the product. Always have full understanding and feel of electric wheelchair prior to start up and operate the wheelchair.
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Keep cooperating with user all time, particularly prior to each action inform user your intention and clearly give your reasons. To protect the back of user from injury while passing through obstacle, user should have kept with right dynamic body posture. Bend your knees slightly in order to keep you back upright.
Operational environment This electric wheelchair is suitable for good, leveled surfaces. Do not drive under heavy rain, snow, on mud, on rough, on loose, in narrow, on icy surfac- es, on treacherous roads or waterways without guardrails, on poor roads, or under icy conditions.
Check the wiring harnesses and terminals and replace them in time if necessary. Do not connect any other device to the electronic system of wheelchair or use the wheelchair battery to activate any other device unless described in the instruction manual. When disconnecting the wiring harness, always hold on terminals to prevent damage to the harness.
Driving on road Most countries and regions are illegal for powered wheelchairs to drive on motor vehicle lanes. It is dangerous for electric wheelchairs to drive on roads or parking lots. When dritve at night or in darkness, reflective stickers attached on electric wheel- chair are helpful (Refer to Photo 4).
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Balance on driving The electric wheelchair should be kept in balance and at stability to center gravity while driving to avoid overturning during the process of forward and backward. The balance to center gravity is affected by the following factors: The seat height and angle.
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Precautions for getting on/off electric wheelchairs When it is ready to seat on the electric wheelchair, please make sure to turn off the power first. If you touch the joystick, it may cause electricity. The wheelchair moves unexpectedly due to unexpected mistake touching. Learn safest way to move your body from your health care professionals, the way to position your body and properly support yourself in the process of moving.
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Precautions of hand extending, body leaning and body stretchting while seat on wheelchair Body part extending, leaning and stretching will affect the balance of center gravity of the electric wheelchair, which may cause you to fall or turn over with improper operation. Follow the key points below to reduce the risk of physical injury and damage: While change your body center of gravity in- cluding raising your body sideways or leaving...
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Obstacles over passing You may need to overcome some obstacles in daily use, including doorsill, elevator, ramp, pit and broken pavement, etc. Improper operation may damage your electric wheelchair, and also cause personal injury. Note that the threshold is very dangerous. Even a small height may jam the cast- ers and tilt the electric wheelchair or rollover, it is recommended that remove the threshold of the room or cover the threshold to slope.
Weight restrictions The maximum load of this electric wheelchair is 120 kgs (265 lbs), and the load in use should not exceed this maximum load. The bearing capacity of the rear backrest is less than 75 kgs (165.4 lbs), it is not allowed to press down or lift the rear backrest.
INSTALL SETUP Components Your DC12 Power Wheelchair will arrive carefully packaged in a cardboard box. Open the top of the box then turn the box on the side for easier pulling out the chair and contents. Joystick Chair Charger Tools...
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Flip up top folded seat back and fixed with lever(Refer to Photo 8). Photo 8 Install the controller into the open slot on the arm of the chair, on the right side (if user needed, can change to left side). (Refer to Photo Photo 9 Tighten knob located under the arm-...
Battery setup Please ensure that the power to the wheelchair is turned off before performing this operation. Remove the battery Push the clipper on top of battery box (Refer to photo 12), at the same lift up for taking out the battery (Refer to photo 13).
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING Steps for wheelchair folding Step 1 Step 2 Flip up both side of foot pedal. Push down seat back folding lever at the same time fold top of seat back completed. Step 3 Step 4 Lift up seat cushion both sides by hands. Push down the seat cushion fabric. Folded Step 5 Hold each side of seat frame by both...
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Steps for wheelchair unfolding Step 1 Step 2 Hold each side of seat frame by both Flip up top folded seat back and fixed hand puhsing outward to unfold. with lever. Unfolded Step 3 Flip down both side of foot pedal. Wheelchair is completed unfolded.
CONTROLLER Control panel DC12 Power Wheelchair is equipped with a joystick controller. Detail functions as shown. Battery power indication All lights on stands for full power, the wheelchair power is connected while light on Power Switch Reminding Beep · Press the button for power...
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Controller and driving tips Warning! Never have sharp turn while at high speed. Unable to follow the " Warning" may cause tilting of the electric wheelchair as a result of injury or product damage. The location of joystick is at lower part of the control panel for controlling the speed and direction smoothly.
Your DC12 wheelchair will arrive with full charged battery, which should last about 16km (9.9 miles) under normal operation conditions. We recommend that you run the DC12 Power Wheelchair until the battery are completely dead in order to get the most out of the battery life.
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Allow your wheelchair to charge for 6 hours full charge or when the light on the charger turns green, which means your batteries are full charged. Should you require them, the lights and what they mean are located on the back of the charger.
Charging tips Warning! When charging electric wheelchair, it is better direct charge the battery through joystick controller. Don't charge battery while battery in vehicles. All battery must be fully charged before plugged in electric wheelchairs. Do not directly connect the battery terminal with the battery clipper or metal cable trying to charge the battery.
Charge the battery before first time use the wheelchair will reduce the service life of the battery. (It is highly recommended use up the electricity of battery for the first time then charge to full, this way could completely activate the battery). New battery must be fully charged for the first time to ensure that the battery is fully activated after the very fist timing use.
(Refer to Photo 16). LOCK / POWER MODE(DOWN) Photo 16 TRANSPORTING DC12 Never transport the power wheelchair in a tie up system (electric mode), as the DC12 Power Wheelchair is not compatible with them. Never sit in the wheelchair and be trans- ported in moving vehicle.
WARRANTY This warranty is valid from the date of factory and valid for the replacement of dysfunctional parts only. Any parts under warranty will be replaced and shipped to your door. Any service and labor fees, if applicable, to replace parts under war- ranty must be paid by the user.
The following represents the most common questions asked about the fold power wheelchair DC12 with regard to every day use; check this helpful guide or the oper- ator’ s manual for more information if you have a question about using your power wheelchair.
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The battery of Power Wheelchair is an ex- tremely important part, the battery life deter- mines the service life of the wheelchair. Try to keep the battery saturated after each use, to develop such a habit, it is recommended to conduct a deep discharge every month! If you don't use a Power Wheelchair for a long time, place it in a place to avoid bumps and...
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P o w e r W h e e l c h a i r s h o u l d a v o i d scratching seat leather and PU hand- rails and plastic ornaments with sharp objects, thus affecting the beauty of the whole vehicle (Refer to Photo 21).
WARRANTY Maintenance frequency Daily check Turn off the controller, check the lever, make sure the lever is not bent and broken, and be sure to return to it when you release it. Check the nibber base of the lever for damage. Just check the base and do not repair it. If you have any questions, please contact your dealer.
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Storage This product should be stored in a cool and dry environment. Do not store it at the extreme temperature. If it cannot be stored under the above conditions, it may cause rusting of the wheelchair, and damage to the electrical system. Stor- age conditions: temperature: -40 ~ +45 degree C;...
DIAGNOSTICS Malfunction Indication Malfunction Remedy Release joystick for Abnormal joystick position Flashing of lights returning to normal posi- tion. Left motor is unlocked Check left motor if it is Flashing of lights locked or damaged Left motor sensor signal Check connection of wire Flashing of lights error Flashing of lights...
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Malfunction Indication Malfunction Remedy Right motor sensor signal Check connection of wire Flashing of lights error Right driver over power Power off and restart Flashing of lights Electric current of Right Power off and restart Flashing of lights driver Check wire connection Right driver phase fault Flashing of lights between motor and driver...
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE & COMPATIBILITY DC12 Power Wheelchair meets the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of IEC60601 standards. The user shall install and use according to the EMC information provided in the attached documents. The portable and mobile RF communication equipment may affect the perfor- mance of electric wheelchair and avoid strong electromagnetic interference when using, such as close to mobile phones, microwave ovens, etc.
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Guidelines and manufacturer's statement-Electromagnetic Emission DC12 Power Wheelchair is expected to be used in the electromagnetic environ- ment specified below, and the buyer or user of the electric wheelchair vehicle shall ensure that it is used in this electromagnetic environment.
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Guidelines and manufacturer's statement-Electromagnetic Immunity DC12 Power Wheelchair is expected to be used in the electromagnetic environment specified below, and the buyer or user of the electric wheelchair vehicle shall ensure that it is used in this electromagnetic environment. Electromagnetic...
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DC12 Power Wheelchair is expected to be used in the electromagnetic environment specified below, and the buyer or user of the electric wheelchair vehicle shall ensure that it is used in this electromagnetic environment. Electromagnetic Coincidence measurement Test Level environment-Guidelines...
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/ cordless) telephone and ground mobile radio, amateur radio, am (ampli- tude modulation) and FM (frequency modulation) radio broadcast and television broadcast, DC12 Power Wheelchair is expected to be used in the electromagnet- ic environment specified below, and the buyer or user of the electric wheelchair vehicle shall ensure that it is used in this electromagnetic environment, then the electric wheelchair should be observed to verify It can operate normally.
WARRANTY CARD Warranty Registration Card User Name ID No. Address Phone No. Model Product No. Purchasing Date (Month) (Day) (Year) Manufacturer Distributor (Stamp or signature) Distributor (Phone, Address)
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SUNGO Europe B.V. Fascinatio Boulevard 522, Unit 1.7, 2909VA Capelle aan den IJssel, The Netherlands DC12...
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