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- Page 1 Everest Lite ™ POWER WHEELCHAIR OWNER'S MANUAL GF0600055RevA06 ©GF Health Products, Inc. October 2006 IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
V OpERAtInG InstRuCtIOns ..................15 VI AdjustMEnts ......................17 VII BAttERIEs ........................3 VIII MAIntEnAnCE ......................9 IX tROuBLEsHOOtInG ....................34 X tRAnspORtInG tHE EVEREst LItE ................39 XI LIMItEd WARRAnty ....................41 XII IndEX ........................... 43 GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual... -
Page 3: I Introduction
The Everest Lite can be dismantled easily for transport. Its maximum speed is 3.5 mph. The Everest Lite is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use, and is ideal for tight spaces and over firm surfaces. Its maximum weight capacity is 250 pounds (114 kg). - Page 4 Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance: Note: Special information set off from the text. Caution: Damage to equipment is possible. WARNING: Personal injury could occur. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
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Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS CONCERNED. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance. EVEREst LItE LABELs Read all labels on your Everest Lite before driving it. Do not remove any of the labels. Caution: Never lift your Everest Lite by the front or rear cowl. Caution: When installing the battery pack, press the strap all the way down. - Page 6 WARNING: Do not connect accessories to the batteries; it will decrease driving range and shorten battery life. Do not connect ANYTHING to only one battery; this will cause premature battery failure. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
- Page 7 GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006...
- Page 8 ELECtROMAGnEtIC IntERFEREnCE (EMI) FROM RAdIO WAVE sOuRCEs It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of elec- tromagnetic interference on your Everest & Jennings® Everest Lite power wheelchair. Powered wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic (EM) energy emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular telephones.
- Page 9 EMI (as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection); 2) This powered wheelchair model has an immunity level of 20 V/m. Be aware that using different components, adding accessories, or modifying the powered wheelchair may change the immunity level. Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006...
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Page 10: Handling Tips
III HAndLInG tIps The Everest & Jennings® Everest Lite has been designed and engineered to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used as intended, but it is possible to tip the Everest Lite over if used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. - Page 11 If you encounter steps and there is no ramp available, avoid the steps by uti- lizing the disabled designated elevators now required in most locations. WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or escalators in your Everest Lite. Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006...
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Page 12: Getting Started
It offers superior maneuverability and exceptionally tight turning capability. The theoret- ical range of the Everest Lite is approximately 8-10 miles (12-16 km) with a 165 pound (75 kg) user, at an ambient temperature of 48° F, on a hard level surface with fully charged 12V 12AH sealed batteries, at 3.5 mph. - Page 13 The controller contains the con- joystick nectors to the rest of the wheelchair control sys- connector tem. The connectors used by the Everest Lite are motor 1 connector labelled in the picture at right - connectors not...
- Page 14 BAttERIEs Please see Section VII, BATTERIES, which also describes the battery charger included with your Everest Lite. Charge the batteries fully before operating your wheelchair. For installation and charging information, refer to Section VII, BATTERIES. CIRCuIt BREAkER Your Everest Lite is equipped with a circuit breaker to pro- tect the electrical circuits from overload.
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Page 15: Operating Instructions
2. After one second, the control system will beep. Release the ON/OFF button. 3. Deflect the joystick forward until the control system beeps. 4. Release the joystick; there will be a long beep. 5. The control system is now locked; the wheelchair cannot be driven. Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006... - Page 16 3. Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps. 4. Release the joystick; there will be a long beep. 5. The control system is now unlocked; the wheelchair can now be driven. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
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Page 17: Adjustments
VI AdjustMEnts The Everest Lite offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Adjustments are listed by component. Section VIII, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. - Page 18 GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
- Page 19 4. Perform steps 1-3 for other arm. 5. Ensure that both arms are mounted at the same distance from seat frame. WARNING: Ensure that lower arm tubes are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006...
- Page 20 5. Reinstall hardware. Use M5 hex key and M13 wrench to tighten. 6. Tighten knob to secure seat post. WARNING: Ensure that seat is securely installed before occupying or operating wheelchair. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
- Page 21 Rotate seat for accessibility The Everest Lite seat can be rotated to access otherwise inaccessible places (counters, tables). To rotate seat: 1. Engage the drive wheels (with the drive engagement levers) and turn wheelchair power off. 2. Pull the seat rotate lever (located below seat front) while rotating the seat to desired position.
- Page 22 Use M5 hex key and M13 wrench to tighten. WARNING: Ensure that all parts of foot- footboard mounting screw board are secure and that footboard is securely mounted adjust footboard height before occupying or operating wheelchair. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
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Page 23: Batteries
The Everest Lite uses two 12V 12AH deep cycle, sealed case batteries. Caution: Use only deep cycle, sealed case construction batteries in this device. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which can burn eyes, skin, clothes, etc. - Page 24 BAttERy CHARGER Always use the battery charger included with your Everest Lite to charge your batteries. Please read this entire section, including SAFETY—CHARGING THE BATTERIES, before charging your batteries. WARNING: Do not use battery chargers not supplied by Graham-Field Health Prod- ucts.
- Page 25 5. When charge indicator LED illuminates green, indicating that batteries are fully charged, disconnect the battery charger AC connector from the power outlet. 6. Remove battery charger output connector from hand control receptacle. Note: If you experience a problem with your battery charger, please see Troubleshooting, battery charger in the TROUBLESHOOTING section Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006...
- Page 26 5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the battery pack, as shown at right. 6. Disconnect the cables from the four battery terminals, as shown at right. 7. Remove the batteries from the battery pack. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
- Page 27 WARNING: Ensure that batteries and seat are installed as described before operating wheelchair. WARNING: Ensure that all cables are away from the moving parts of the wheelchair. Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006...
- Page 28 2. Clean all battery terminals and clamps with a wire brush or battery terminal cleaning tool (this can be purchased at most auto parts stores). 3. Reinstall batteries; see Install batteries in previous REMOVE AND INSTALL BATTER- IES section—follow steps 1-10. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
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Page 29: Maintenance
When you believe that a component or part of your Everest Lite is not function- ing properly, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer immediately, as a po- tentially hazardous condition could result. - Page 30 Tires should be replaced when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear. Check anti-tippers Check the anti-tippers at least once a week. Ensure that all parts of the anti-tippers are securely fastened. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
- Page 31 (20A) battery battery cable cable battery charger connector (must remove battery pack to access) fuse (10A) thermal overload fuse contact contact (40A) in base in base battery battery pack control system cable connections Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006...
- Page 32 Section IX, TROUBLESHOOTING; if you are un- able to resolve them, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer. Repairs of the electromechanical park brakes, which keep your Everest Lite from rolling when stopped, should only be performed by an Graham-Field Health Products dealer.
- Page 33 Check bearings The Everest Lite has bearings only in the caster wheels, not in the drive wheels. Always be alert for unusual noises in the bearings or excessive caster wobble. These signs indicate that the bearings are becoming worn and may require replacement. The caster bearings should be inspected every six months and replaced as needed.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Please note that the hand control has an additional serial number label on the side, which is not intended to be per- manent; you may remove it. label serial number, hand control GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual... - Page 35 Keep the posts and terminals clean and tight. CIRCuIt BREAkER Your Everest Lite is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the electrical circuits from overload. It is located in the left rear cowl. In the event of an overload, the circuit break- er button will pop out.
- Page 36 3. Check battery condition. 4. If you can't find the problem, try using the following Battery indicator diagnostic guide. 5. Turn the Controller on again and try to drive the wheelchair. If the fault lights flash again, do not try to use the wheelchair; see your dealer. Wheelchair On, steady All is well None drives Slow flash Low batteries Controller is functioning correctly but you should charge the batteries as soon as possible. Wheelchair Speed control or If the wheelchair does not travel at full speed or does not respond drives, but nonhazardous fault quickly enough, and battery condition is good, check speed control movement is setting. If adjusting the speed control does not remedy the problem, sluggish there may be a nonhazardous fault. Call your dealer. Speed and response Reprogram to desired have been performance programmed slow GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
- Page 37 None Charge batteries if possible; control system OK. red &yellow lights illuminate None Low batteries; control system OK. red lights only illuminate or Charge batteries!!! flash slowly Possible Joystick out of neutral—leave joystick in neutral while turning red, yellow, & joystick fault wheelchair power on. Operate joystick to make sure it returns to green lights neutral. Turn ON/OFF button off and ON to reset. step up & down Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006...
- Page 38 8 lights flashing rapidly fault Possible The park brakes have a bad connection. Check the park brake & park brake motor connections. Ensure that controller connections are secure. 9 lights flashing rapidly fault If problem persists, call dealer. Excessive This is usually caused by a poor battery connection. Check the voltage controller and battery connections. 10 lights flashing rapidly C ommunication A communication fault is indicated. Ensure that hand control cable is fault securely connected and not damaged. 7 lights + S flashing rapidly GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
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Page 39: Transporting The Everest Lite
The unoccupied Everest Lite can be disassembled into four pieces for transport (seat, battery pack, rear base, and front base). - Page 40 5. Connect the hand control connector to the cowl connec- tor, as shown at right. WARNING: Ensure that all components are installed as described before operating wheelchair, and that all cables are away from the moving parts of the wheelchair. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
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Page 41: Limited Warranty
July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original pur- chaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or transferee. GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the Everest Lite against manufacturing defects in materi- als and workmanship as listed below:... - Page 42 Inc. at the address on the back cover. Do not return products to our factory without prior authorization. This warranty contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior, contrary or additional representations or understandings, whether oral or written, concerning our warranty policy. GF0600055RevA06, October 006 Everest Lite Owner's Manual...
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Page 43: Index
Tires, check 30 Curbs and steps 11 Tools, adjustment, list 17 Tools, maintenance, list 30 Electromagnetic interference 8 Transfer activities 10 EMI warnings 9 Transporting the Everest Lite 39 Troubleshooting 34 Footboard, adjust angle 22 Troubleshooting, controller 36 Footboard, adjust height 22 Troubleshooting, general 35 Footboard, adjustments 22 Footboard, check 32 Upholstery, check & clean 32 Footboard, flip up 22 Frame, clean 32 Warning, significance 4 Warnings 5 General care, maintenance 30 Warranty, limited 41 Getting started 12 Hand control 13 Hand control extension, adjust, change sides 18 Hand control extension, adjust backward and forward Handling tips 10 Introduction 3 Everest Lite Owner's Manual GF0600055RevA06, October 006... - Page 44 U.S.A., Corporate Headquarters: Graham-Field Health Products 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www.grahamfield.com Everest & Jennings, GF, and Graham-Field are registered trademarks, and Everest is a trademark, of GF Health Products, Inc.
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