Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Mercury Mambo
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION 6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE • Charging the battery 2. SAFETY NOTICE • Battery • Before Driving Replacing Mambo Batteries or Charger • • Whilst Driving • Labelling 7. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE • Inspection 3. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE •... -
Page 2: Preface And Introduction
The Mambo range of powered wheelchairs is part of the Mercury range, and has been designed and manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure yet affordable solution for some mobility requirements. All Mambo powerchairs have a fixed base (not folding) with separate seat. There are three styles and a choice of colours in the Mambo range: •... -
Page 3: Safety Notice
♦ Only use the higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and control your powerchair. The Mambo powerchair is only to be used by one person at a time ♦ Do not carry passengers on your powerchair. (including children) Do not use this power chair to carry or haul goods ♦... - Page 4 5. Select a speed which you feel safe and comfortable with. 6. Check the joystick lever works correctly. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual...
- Page 5 Push the joystick slightly forward and continue travelling slowly down the incline. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual...
- Page 6 Mambo can safety climb is six or eight degrees at maximum weight capacity. Five degrees is the angle of most handicap access ramps. Any attempt to climb a larger gradient may put your Mambo in an unstable position.
- Page 7 5. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is a radio wave source nearby. NEVER LIFT WHEELCHAIR UP BY THE REAR OR FRONT OF SHROUD Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual Page 7 of 28...
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Page 8: Electromagnetic Interference
Attention: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your Mambo powerchair. 3. 1 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO... -
Page 9: Important Information
1. 20 Volts per Metre (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (the higher the level, the greater the protection); 2. This product has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories connected to it. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual... -
Page 10: Parts Description
4. PARTS DESCRIPTION 4 PARTS DESCRIPTION The parts description for the Mambo Mini and Mambo Standard are listed below. The numbers refer to the diagram (right): Controller Armrest Headrest Seat back rest Seat base Back rest recline handle Drive (rear) wheel... -
Page 11: Operation
The more LEDs that are lit, the more power is left in the battery. The LEDs will be lit constantly when the wheelchair is operating normally. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual Page 11 of 28... - Page 12 This is where the Speed Indicator and 10 bars are lit. 10 Bar + A communication fault is indicated. Make sure that joystick cable is securely Speed connected and not damaged. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual Page 12 of 28...
- Page 13 5.3 EXTENDABLE CONTROLLER BRACKET Your Mambo powerchair is equipped with an extendable controller bracket. To extend or retract the bracket, first slacken the knob located underneath the armrest (shown by arrow) and then reposition the controller as required. Retighten the knob to secure.
- Page 14 ♦ To raise the headrest, lift the headrest up to the required position ♦ To lower the headrest, push the release tab (arrow 5 opposite) ♦ Lower the headrest to the required position and release the tab Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual...
- Page 15 5.7 REMOVAL & HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE SEAT (MAMBO STANDARD) To remove the Mambo Standard seat: ♦ Switch off the Mambo and make sure it is not in freewheel mode ♦ Remove the armrest with the controller attached ♦ Simultaneously depress the two plungers (arrow 1 opposite) on the front of the seat frame while lifting the front of the seat ♦...
- Page 16 5.8 MAMBO MIDWHEEL SEAT OPERATION Rotating the Seat ♦ The seat can rotate 180 ° , and the seat locks at 45 ° intervals. This allows the user to swivel the seat to the left or right for easier access to desks, tables, etc.
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Page 17: How To Set Freewheel Mode
♦ Reattach the bracket to the powerchair using the nut and bolt. 5.10 HOW TO SET FREEWHEEL MODE For your convenience, your Mambo powerchair is equipped with a freewheel lever. This allows you to disengage the drive motors and electromagnetic brakes so you can manoeuvre the powerchair manually. - Page 18 5.11 CIRCUIT BREAKERS ♦ Your Mambo powerchair has a circuit breaker protruding through the shroud cover in the positions shown on in the photographs below. ♦ In the unlikely event of a short circuit or heavy overload, all power to your powerchair will be shut off.
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Page 19: Battery Charging And Care
Attention: Please follow the rules below to avoid accidents while charging. Please use Mercury 24V chargers only, and recharge the battery to its full capacity every time. You may damage the battery and powerchair if you use a charger which is not to the correct specification. -
Page 20: Battery
If the batteries are contaminated by water, battery acid, dust or other substances, they will discharge quickly. The batteries supplied with the Mambo powerchair are sealed and so should generally be maintenance free with no risk of battery leakage. Please follow the following steps to clean the battery: 1. - Page 21 4. In the event of battery failure, both batteries should be replaced. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual...
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Page 22: Inspection And Maintenance
To make sure your powerchair is correctly serviced, take it to your dealer for a regular maintenance check. This should be at intervals of six months after the first inspection which should be completed after one month. Your dealer may charge a fee for this. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual... -
Page 23: Battery, Fuse And Tyres
The tyre pressure (rear tyre) shall be kept at about 26 PSI (approx. 1.8 bar ) for the best drive ２. performance and handling. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual Page 23 of 28... -
Page 24: Storage
Please store the powerchair in a location where it is out of direct sunlight, rain, or dew. When storing for a long time, please charge the battery to full power and then disconnect the battery terminals. For details contact your Medicare Technology dealer. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting & Specification
Wheelchair does not ♦ Poor battery terminal connection. ♦ Clean terminals. respond to commands. Power indication off- ♦ Electrical malfunction. ♦ Contact dealer even after recharging. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) Owners Manual Page 25 of 28... - Page 26 8.2 SPECIFICATION MODEL ITEM Mambo Mini Mambo Standard Mambo Midwheel 361 Mambo Midwheel 363 Dimensions (L×W×H cm) 97 × 56 × 106cm 103 × 63½ × 112cm 107 x 59 x 103cm 109 x 64 x 106cm (L×W×H inch) 38” × 22” × 42”...
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Page 27: Warranty
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notices any weights, measurements or other technical data shown in this manual. All figures, measurements and capacities shown in this manual are approximate and do not constitute specifications. Mercury Mambo Powered Wheelchairs Part Code: Z20945 (Rev B) - Page 28 As well as the above, there are a number of larger scooters and general scooter accessories available from your Medicare Technology dealer Your Mambo Powerchair is a Mercury branded For more information contact: product. Mercury is a brand of Medicare Technology Ltd.
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