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CentroGlide
User Manual
IMPORTANT
For your safety and comfort, please read carefully and understand all the
features prior to using your new CentroGlide. Misuse may result in injury or
electrical and/or mechanical damage.

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  • Page 1 CentroGlide User Manual IMPORTANT For your safety and comfort, please read carefully and understand all the features prior to using your new CentroGlide. Misuse may result in injury or electrical and/or mechanical damage.
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Intended Use 3. Weight Limits of CentroGlide Power Chairs 4. Safety Guidelines for Users and Carers 4.1 General Guidelines 4.1.1 To the User/Occupant 4.1.2 To the Carer/Attendant 4.1.3 Safety / Performance Check Before Use 4.2 Environment Conditions...
  • Page 3 5.5 Batteries 10.7.2 Dahl / CentroGlide Adaptation Kit #502237 Installation 5.5.1 Battery Installation and Removal Procedure 10.7.3 CentroGlide Adaptation Kit 5.5.2 Battery Wiring Diagram 10.7.4 Dahl Docking system Mk ll. Set-up 5.5.3 Battery Installation Warnings 10.7.5 Securing the Wheelchair in the Docking Station 5.5.4 Battery Charging...
  • Page 4 It comes with our Active Pozi-Track (APT), which is a 6-wheel fully independent suspension system. The CentroGlide model range is a Class B type wheelchair. It is designed to be manoeuvrable, narrow and compact - perfect for use both indoors and outdoors with a 75 amp battery system.
  • Page 5 The following weight limits must be observed for all power chairs in the Fax +61 8 9345 1384 CentroGlide range. CentroGlide TS, ER, XT and VL - Maximum User Weight 175 kg CentroGlide Bariatric - Maximum User Weight 250 kg CentroGlide LA and LAR - Maximum User Weight 150 kg These are the combined weight limits of the occupant and any items carried on the wheelchair by the occupant or attendant/carer.
  • Page 6 Read this manual in full before operating the chair, and follow all the WARNING! instructions in each section as they also apply to you. For safe operation and use of the CentroGlide, please read and • Never use power-operated options such as Vertical Lift or Power understand the safety warnings stated in this manual.
  • Page 7 Check for any uncharacteristic noises, vibrations or any difficulty in its This feature provides improved stability and increased traction on drive use. If a problem is found, notify your carer and Glide Product agent wheels in demanding situations. Even though the “Active Posi Trak”...
  • Page 8 4.2.3 Using the Power Chair in Tilt / Recline Positions 4.2.7 Emergency Stop WARNING! WARNING! • Extreme tilting and reclining must be done on level ground ONLY. Whilst driving, the ON/OFF switch on the controller should only be switched OFF in an emergency. The wheelchair will come to a fast •...
  • Page 9 Centre the joystick to allow it to carer or Glide Products agent. slow down or stop. Although Glide has not had any reported instances of EMI, there has been • Never use the Attendant Brakes to slow or stop the chair. This may anecdotal evidence over many years that EMI can have an impact on cause the chair to veer or change direction erratically.
  • Page 10 5.2 Joystick and Controller 5. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES The CentroGlide will be supplied with either a PG or LiNX fully 5.1 Common Parts programmable controller which can fine-tune many driving parameters using special equipment and a PC. Although the two systems are from The illustration below shows the common parts of the CentroGlide Power different manufacturers, their operations are very similar.
  • Page 11 See Section 5.3 for further details. 5.2.2 LiNX Joystick Battery Gauge The CentroGlide wheelchair using LiNX The battery charging status is shown in the battery gauge. controls will come standard with the joystick shown. This Joystick is “Lights ready”...
  • Page 12 5.2.3 Optional Attendant Controller 5.2.4 LiNX REM400 Touchscreen The LiNX Optional attendant controller shown Your CentroGlide may be fitted with an Optional LCD touchscreen shown. allows the powered wheelchair user’s attendant/ carer to interact with the LiNX System. It allows the attendant/carer the control of the Drive, Power seating and connectivity functions (depending on the configuration of the system).
  • Page 13 Unless in an emergency, never press the ON/OFF button while driving • All servicing and programming of controllers must be carried out by your power chair. Glide Products Agents or qualified service technicians. • NEVER hang items on the joystick (e.g. shopping bags). •...
  • Page 14 5.3 Motor Drive - Engage/Disengage WARNING! Your wheelchair may be fitted with one of two types of Drive disengagement Never leave the wheelchair disengaged. You will not be able to drive the for manually pushing the wheelchair: wheelchair while either one or two motors’ brakes are disengaged. An error will show up on the joystick module as shown in the image above.
  • Page 15 5.4 Brakes 5.5 Batteries Your power chair has Electronic Brakes. These are activated in the following 5.5.1 Battery Installation and Removal Procedure instances: Battery installation should be carried out by a qualified technician as follows: • If the chair suffers a power failure while driving. •...
  • Page 16 Battery Specification: 2 x 12v 75amp/h approx. weight each 24kg. NOTE: If warranted, packing blocks could be used to limit battery Maximum Battery dimensions: 260L x 171W x 220H movement as batteries come in varying shapes and sizes. Consult your Glide Products agent if a battery replacement is required.
  • Page 17 5.5.4 Battery Charging WARNING! Your power chair Battery Charger is specific to your wheelchair and may Undercharged batteries will reduce your driving range and shorten the not be suitable for other power chairs. battery life. WARNING! NOTE: The Battery Indicator/Fuel Gauge light on your controller may state that the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 18 Glide Products agent representative to ensure the wheelchair is set up safely. 6.2.3 Flip Up Armrest Lock 6.1 User/Attendant Training...
  • Page 19 Back Rest canes via the Armrest/Back 6.7 Power Seat Tilt Canes bracket. It is advisable to have a Glide Products agent or a trained Technician make this adjustment. Your wheelchair will more than likely have a 50-degree power seat tilt which is a common recommendation by healthcare professionals today.
  • Page 20 0-degree rake), and Type B (45mm - 4-degree seat rake) • Power Swing away Chin Control Unit Vertical Lift (VL) wheelchairs do not require this stop. You must be trained by your Healthcare Professional or your Glide Products agent Representative before using any of these options. Pinch Points WARNING! Before using any power-operated options, ensure everyone is clear of the wheelchair, as pinch points may inflict serious injuries.
  • Page 21 7. TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM THE WHEELCHAIR 8. SAFE OPERATION OF THE POWER CHAIR The CentroGlide power chair is designed to ensure the safe and efficient WARNING! transfer of the occupant in and out of the chair. However, it is important...
  • Page 22 The Vertical Lift (VL) and LAR versions are similar in operation to the standard CentroGlide The Glide Products CentroGlide is compliant with the Australian Standard but have the added advantage of a 300mm AS3696.19 - Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles.
  • Page 23 10.2 Crash Test WARNING! CentroGlide Bariatric model may not be suitable for wheelchair occupant The CentroGlide VL model was chosen as our test model, being the transport due to weight limitations. heaviest of all the CentroGlide models. The CentroGlide was dynamically tested in a forward-facing test with ATD (test dummy) using both a Four-Point Wheelchair tie-down system and 10.5 Wheelchair Securement...
  • Page 24 10.6 Four-Point Strap-Type Tie-Down System 10.6.2 Tie-Down Strap Angles The Tie-down system used must comply with ISO 10542-1. This will consist of two Front and two Rear attachment points and occupant restraint belts. The systems must be fitted and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions along with the wheelchair manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 25 Contents of the Dahl docking station Mk ll kit #501750 Contents of Dahl VarioDock kit #503600 WARNING! The Dahl docking station must be installed by an authorised Dahl installer. This includes mounting hardware for the CentroGlide and the vehicle kit fit-out.
  • Page 26 10.7.3 CentroGlide Adaptation Kit 1. Place the nuts in the pre-drilled battery box reinforcing plate holes and The CentroGlide, if not fitted from the standard, must have the following in the battery box with the recess down. kit installed. This kit comprises a pair of leg hanger mounts (Left and Right side) with 8mm socket screws added as shown right.
  • Page 27 10.7.4 Dahl Docking system Mk ll. Set-up 10.7.5 Securing the Wheelchair in the Docking Station 1. Manoeuvre the wheelchair slowly and in a uniform direction over the docking station. The lock plate under the wheelchair helps to guide the wheelchair into place in the docking station. When the lock plate is fully engaged in the docking station, a spring-action locking pin automatically secures the lock plate.
  • Page 28 3. Push the release tool and the wheelchair forward until the locking pin 10.7.6 Releasing the Wheelchair from the Docking Station is forced down. 1. When the vehicle has been brought to a halt, remove the safety belt. 4. Reverse the wheelchair can out of the docking station. 2.
  • Page 29 • The wheelchair should be inspected by Glide Products should it be • Any wheelchair-anchored occupant restraint i.e., three-point belt, involved in a collision.
  • Page 30 • Use a suitable headrest for transporting the occupant in a wheelchair. 10.9.2 Positioning Occupant Restraint Using the Four-Strap Tie-down • Wheelchair-anchored postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should WARNING! not be relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle. The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis so •...
  • Page 31 10.11 Untested Seating / Backrest A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone, 45° to 75° is desirable, i.e. closer to, but never exceeding 75° (see image below). WARNING! Where a seating system is provided for a wheelchair that was not part of the wheelchair during the AS/NZS 3696.19 crash test, the following considerations should be made with regard to the selection and application of the wheelchair seating requirements:...
  • Page 32 ON with the motors engaged and the hand is off the joystick, you should not be able to push the chair or rotate the drive wheels). If The CentroGlide power wheelchair has been designed for minimal service the wheelchair can be moved, do not operate the wheelchair. Get a requirements and will give years of service if used correctly.
  • Page 33 The only user-serviceable parts are listed below. concede that on rare occasions it may be necessary. Before proceeding: For safety, all other components are to be serviced by Glide Products or a • All Electrical components including controllers must be removed from trained technician.
  • Page 34 11.6 Puncture Repair Make sure the tyre is seated correctly and then insert the back half of the rim on the wheel as per Fig 2A. Again, make sure the indentation 11.6.1 Replacing the Inner Tube on Mid Drive Wheel on the back rim lines up with the valve.
  • Page 35 (Loctite 277 or equivalent) on the 5mm bolts. Failing to do so Fig 3A Fig 3B may result in bolts unscrewing. WARNING! Never use substitute parts. Use only the Glide spindle shaft, 5mm 8.8 bolts and the special washer.
  • Page 36 The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed, implied or continually trips for no apparent reason, cease use, and contact the statutory (except to the extent it is not lawful to exclude them) and Glide nearest Glide Products agent.
  • Page 37 The warranty does not extend to any cosmetic or superficial defects, If any faults are detected during normal use, please notify the Glide dents, marks or scratches which do not influence the proper and intended Products agent from whom you purchased the wheelchair, or Glide function of the products.
  • Page 38 14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15. DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING At the end of its useful life, your CentroGlide power chair must be Max Recommended User Weight 175kg AS 3695 Full compliance – Class B recycled. Indoor/Outdoor Disposal of any component must be carried out in accordance with...
  • Page 41 Glide Products are manufactured in Australia 66 Prindiville Drive, Wangara Western Australia 6065 Phone +61 8 9345 3400 Email: sales2@glide.com.au Web: www.glide.com.au ABN 28 645 050 255 ACN 009 033 694 ISO 9001 Accredited A wholly Australian-Owned Company...