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  • Page 1 POWER CHAIR Sunfire General OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TA BLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION ……..………………………………… SAFETY NOTICE……………………..………………………………...…… Before driving While driving Labeling EMI……………………………………………..……………………………….. PARTS INTRODUCTION……………………………………………..………. OPERATION…………………………………………………………………..Control panel How to operate your power chair How to set to freewheel mode BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE………………………………………..Charging the battery Battery Replacing batteries / charger INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE……………………………………..….

  • Page 3: Preface And Introduction

    We reserve the right to make design modifications. As designs change some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not correspond to the power chair that you have purchased. Sunfire General Power Chairs have been designed and manufactured to provide a comfortable, secure and affordable solution for some mobility requirements.

  • Page 4: Safety Notice

    Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and control your power chair. The Sunfire General Power Chair is only to be used by one person at a time. Do not carry passengers on your power chair. (including children) Do not use this power chair to carry or haul goods.
  • Page 5 S A F E T Y N O T I C E Do not use your power chair under any of the circumstances below. On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snow-covered, icy, or on canal towpaths not protected by any fence or hedge. Keep away from places where you might get the wheels stuck.

  • Page 6: While Driving

    S A F E T Y N O T I C E 6. Check the joystick lever works correctly. 7. Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly. 8. Make sure it is safe around you before you drive onto the street. Warning! Do not set in the freewheel mode when driving on a gradient.
  • Page 7 The Sunfire General Power Chair has undergone extensive incline testing. Our results show that the maximum incline your Sunfire General can safely climb is five degrees at 400 lb. for the 701 and 500lbs for the 701-22 (with 22inch seat) weight capacity. Five degrees is the angle of most handicap access ramps.

  • Page 8: Labeling

    S A F E T Y N O T I C E Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the power chair before driving it. For your future reminding, do not remove these labels. NEVER LIFT POWER CHAIR BY THE FRONT OR REAR SHROUD WARNING: Radio waves may affect power chair control.
  • Page 9 Attention: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your Sunfire General power chair. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES...

  • Page 10: Emi

    E M I Attention: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers are not, so far as we know, likely to cause EMI problems to your power chair .

  • Page 11: Parts Introduction

    PA R T S I N T R O D U C T I O N PARTS DESCRIPTION 1 Controller 2 Armrest 3 Headrest 4 Seatback 5 Seat 6 Seatback Release Lever 7 Drive Wheel 8 Caster Wheel 9 Footrest 10 Knob To Adjust The Armrest 11 Shroud...

  • Page 12: Operation

    O P E R AT I O N JOYSTICK AND CONTROLLER Your Sunfire General is operated by a joystick and controller. The Sunfire General is currently available with a PG VR 2 controller. VR2 Series CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1.ON/OFF Button 2. Battery Gauge 3.
  • Page 13 There are five speed settings-step 1 is the lowest speed and step 5 is the highest speed. Attention: We recommend that the first few times you operate your Sunfire General you turn the speed control to the slowest setting until you become familiar with you new power chair.
  • Page 14 O P E R AT I O N JOYSTICK DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Your power chair may be equipped with a adjustable joystick. This function enables you to move the joystick from the armrest to the desired position . Suggestion 1. You should recharge the batteries after each time the power chair is used to ensure maximum range. The batteries should be charged at least once a week even if the power chair is not used.
  • Page 15 O P E R AT I O N Warning When on a gradient NEVER switch the power chair to the freewheel mode. The electromagnetic brakes will not be applied and this may result in injury. HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT To adjust the seatback angle Pull up the seatback release lever.
  • Page 16 To lower headrest, push release tab towards the inside of the chair and lower the headrest to the seat(lower case’s). Adjust The Headrest To remove the seat Turn the power OFF. Make sure the Sunfire General is not in freewheel mode. Lift lever and remove seat.

  • Page 17: How To Set To Freewheel Mode

    Install the quick release pin. Make sure the detent ball is engaged with the outer edge of the tube. HOW TO SET TO FREEWHEEL MODE For your convenience, the Sunfire General is equipped with a freewheel level. This level allows you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually.
  • Page 18 O P E R AT I O N Warning Do not use your Sunfire General Power Chair while the drive motors are disengaged unless you are in the presence of an attendant! Do not disengage the drive motors when on an incline as the power chair...

  • Page 19: Battery Charging And Care

    6 . B AT T E R Y C H A R G I N G A N D C A R E BATTERIES The Sunfire General Power Chair uses two long- lasting, 12 volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level.
  • Page 20 6 . B AT T E R Y C H A R G I N G A N D C A R E When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Replace the cover of charger plug. To charge the batteries using the on-board charger To charge your battery, plug your power cord into the back of your chair and into your wall outlet.

  • Page 21: Battery

    6 . B AT T E R Y C H A R G I N G A N D C A R E 6 . B AT T 6 . B AT T E R Y C H A R G I N G A N D C A R E C H A Attention - Please follow the rules below to avoid accidents while charging.

  • Page 22: Battery

    The batteries supplied with the power chair are sealed and as such are maintenance free with no risk of battery leakage. Please follow the steps below to clean the battery. Turn the Sunfire General power switch to OFF. Remove the seat .

  • Page 23: Inspection And Maintenance

    7 . I N S P E C T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E INSPECTION Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference, thereafter, follow these checks and maintenance procedures.

  • Page 24: Inspection

    Battery Refer to the section “ BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE ” Suggestion Ask for help from your Sunfire General dealer to inspect or replace the fuse as the steering shroud must be removed for access Tires The condition of the tires depends on how you drive and use your power chair.

  • Page 25: Storage

    7 . I N S P E C T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Attention . When tread depth is below 0.5mm it can easily lead to power chair slippage, making braking distances longer.

  • Page 26: Trouble Shooting And Specification

    8 . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D S P E C I F I C AT I O N TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Probable cause Solution Limited driving distance Batteries not fully charged. Charge batteries overnight or ensure 10 hours of charge between uses.
  • Page 27 8 . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D S P E C I F I C AT I O N SPECIFICTIONS MODEL Sunfire General HD ITEM Dimension (L W H )
  • Page 28 8 . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D S P E C I F I C AT I O N Self-Help Guide If a system trip occurs, you can find out what has happened by counting the number of bars on the battery gauge that are flashing.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    9 . W A R R A N T Y Your Drive brand product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship as follows: Chair/Scooter frame: Lifetime Electronic Controller and drive train components: 1 year Batteries: 6 months from time of installation This device was built to exacting standards and carefully inspected prior to shipment.
  • Page 30 DRIVE AUT HORIZED SE RVIC E AGE NT NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL...
  • Page 31 Warranty Registr atio n Please type or print. Serial # _______________________________________ Date Purchased ____/____/____ Owner Name ____________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________ State ________ Zip ________ Additional Required Owner Information Please indicate your understanding of your scooter by completing the following information.
  • Page 32 VIN (POWERCHAIR INDIFICATION NUMBER) To ensure the correct after sales service and warranty service support, please write down the power chair identification number found on the rear right-hand side of the frame. Model Sunfire General Identification Number ………………………………………… Motor serial # Controller # …………………………………………...
  • Page 33 Drive Medical 99 Seaview Blvd Port Washington, NY 11050 516.998.4600 (Phone) 516.998.4601 (Fax) 866.224.0946 (Toll Free) www.drivemedical.com...

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