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HOSS Jr. Owner's Manual
Model 600 LJ
READ this entire Owner's Manual BEFORE you
operate your new power wheelchair!
PN 600LJ
Revised 0404
Hossvm.p65
38
HOSS Jr. - Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HOSS Jr. Owner's Manual Model 600 LJ READ this entire Owner's Manual BEFORE you operate your new power wheelchair! PN 600LJ Revised 0404 Hossvm.p65 HOSS Jr. - Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents THIS MANUAL COVERS THE OPERATION OF YOUR NEW HOSS Jr. POWER WHEELCHAIRS. BE SURE AND FIND THE INFORMATION THAT PERTAINS TO YOUR NEEDS BEFORE OPERATING. Introduction Important Safety Information HOSS Jr. Specifications HOSS Jr. Getting On and Off The HOSS Jr.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    HOSS Jr. OWNERS MANUAL Introduction Congratulations on your choice of a Hoss Jr. wheelchair! It is a dependable vehicle built for power and performance. Its easy to operate controls give you more of what you are looking for in a wheelchair. But it is important that you understand what your wheelchair is, and what it is not.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    NOTE: MODIFYING AND/OR TAMPERING IN ANY UNAUTHORIZED MAN- NER WITH THE WHEELCHAIR WILL VOID THE W ARRANTY AND MA Y CAUSE THE WHEELCHAIR TO MALFUNCTION, EXPOSING YOU TO PHYSICAL HARM. ATTENTION: This manual contains specific information about your Hoss Jr.. While some of the information is the same for all wheelchairs, make sure that you follow the specifications and directions that apply to the Hoss Jr..
  • Page 5 Keep your feet on the footrests while riding the Hoss Jr . to avoid hitting them on objects as you drive. Always wear shoes while operating your wheelchair. Always wear your lap belt when riding your wheelchair . Lock the seat assembly before operating the Hoss Jr . to prevent yourself from falling from the seat while moving.
  • Page 6 Disconnect the batteries before performing any maintenance or if you will not be riding the wheelchair for more than a few days. This avoids both the possibility of injuries due to shock and helps lengthen the battery life. Make sure that the batteries are secure when you are using the wheelchair.
  • Page 7 ..ride on soft, uneven surfaces as this can cause lose of traction and control causing tipping and that may result in serious injury..stop on any incline to rest or dismount. Although the electric brake will stop and hold you, it is best to stop in level, flat areas where there is no possibility of rolling, or tipping the unit or having the occupant fall out.
  • Page 8 DO NOT lean over the top of the seat back to reach objects from behind as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over or cause you to fall out. DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over.
  • Page 9 ELECTRICAL EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen. Grounding instructions: DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for ConvaQuip Ind., Inc.
  • Page 10 WEIGHT TRAINING ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. DOES NOT recommend the use of its Hoss Jr . as a weight training apparatus. Wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, ConvaQuip Ind., Inc.
  • Page 11 STAIRW AYS - W ARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway or escalator. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair Again, DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors.
  • Page 12 REACHING, LEANING, BENDING AND BENDING - FORW ARD Position the rear casters so that they are extended as far rearward as possible and engage motor locks/clutches. DO NOT LEAN FORW ARD OF THE ARMRESTS. REACHING, BENDING - BACKW ARDS W ARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery.
  • Page 13 SPECIFICATIONS Hoss Jr. 24" - 30" Seat Width Range: 19.5", 21", 22.5" Seat Depth: 19.3" - 21.3" (uncompressed foam) Seat-to-Floor: 13.9" - 17.9" (uncompressed foam) Seat-to-Footrest 28.5" (outside tire to outside tire) Overall Width ( No joystick): 39" - 41" Overall Height: 49"...

  • Page 14: Getting On And Off The Hoss Jr

    Getting On and Off The Hoss Jr. The following is a recommended method for getting on your Hoss Jr.. 1. The wheelchair should be stopped on a flat, level surface with the power switch in the OFF position (no visible lights). (SEE W ARNING A T BOTTOM OF PAGE) 2.

  • Page 15: Operating The Hoss Jr

    Operating the Hoss Jr. Controls for Hoss Jr's operation are located on the arm mounted joystick console and the power module mounted to the frame. Become familiar with all controls with the power button in the OFF position. Each is described in the following section Joystick Console 1.
  • Page 16 4. THROTTLE CONTROL JOYSTICK LEVER. The black knob mounted on the top of the control panel is both the throttle and direction control lever (Push Slowly). Pushing the lever with your thumb in the direction of the horn button on the control faceplate will make the wheelchair go forward or backward accordingly.

  • Page 17: Controller Instructions

    METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF YOUR HOSS JR POWER WHEELCHAIR. Pushing the Control Moving the knob directly to Knob straight forward the left (while stationary or will cause the wheel- moving) will cause the chair chair to move in a for- to turn to the left.

  • Page 18: Your First Ride

    For your first ride, we recommend the following. When possible, always work with your dealer or therapist to learn how to use your wheelchair. Different chairs have different adjustable features such as spring suspension, programmable controllers, front anti-tips, footrest height & angle, length adjustments and arm adjustments etc. Work with your dealer to make sure the wheelchair is specifically fitted to YOUR needs.

  • Page 19: The Hoss Jr. Braking Systems

    The Hoss Jr. Braking Systems The Hoss Jr .'s brake systems allow for smooth start up and safe braking without undue jerking. There are three (3) separate modes to the braking system: Regenerative, Dynamic, and Posi-Lock Electric Braking. All braking occurs automatically during wheel- chair operation.

  • Page 20: Seat Assembly Operation

    SHOULD THE BRAKE DISENGAGE ON A WHEELCHAIR EVER APPEAR TO WORK POORL Y OR INCORRECTL Y , STOP RIDING IMMEDIATEL Y AND CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR SERVICE! Seat Assembly Operation Hoss Jr . comes with removable/height adjustable arms. These arms are designed to provide support for your arms while seated on the wheelchair, and for assistance when getting on and off of the wheelchair.

  • Page 21: Disassembly & Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly of the Hoss Jr . The Hoss Jr .'s easy separation makes it very convenient to disas- semble and assemble the unit. Complete disassembly can be accom- plished in seconds WITHOUT tools. The procedure is as follows. Make sure the power button has been placed in the off (no lights) posi- tion.
  • Page 22 REASSEMBLING THE WHEELCHAIR To reassemble the wheelchair, simply repeat the same steps in reverse order. 1.) Replace the foot plate on the frame assembly and replace the wing-nuts and bolts. WARNING never operate the unit without r eattaching the fr ont section and the bolts/wing-nuts which holds the front section in place! Put the batteries in place and connect the battery cables.

  • Page 23: Charging Your Batteries

    CHARGING THE WHEELCHAIR BATTERIES Charging the batteries is the most important part of operating and maintaining your new wheelchair. Be sure you do it properly! As per international standards, it is recommended that only a gel cell or sealed suspended lead-acid type deep cycle battery be used on the Wheel- chair.
  • Page 24 There is a small cooling fan located inside the charger which is thermostatically controlled and may come on when internal temperatures rise beyond design limits. This may or may not operate at regular intervals. Do not rely on it’s operation as an indication of charger output. Important Safety Instructions: ++W ARNING++ Because you will be connecting and disconnecting AC voltage to the wheel- chair, DO NOT do so in the presence of moisture (i.e.
  • Page 25 7. Do not disassemble the charger. If there is a perceived problem with the equipment, refer to the servicing section of this manual or refer to a qualified technician for service. Incor- rect assembly of the charger could result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. 8.

  • Page 26: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging The satisfactory performance of the SHARK system is critically dependent on the type and state of the batteries. The battery charger used must be correctly selected and adjusted according to the battery manufacturer’s instruc- tions. Failure to do so may damage or destroy the batteries, give poor range, or be potentially dangerous. Batteries should not be abused (for example by deep discharging or overcharging) and must be operated and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 27 • SHARK Lock Mode countdown. • Program, inhibit or charge modes. • Fault indication (Flash Codes) The following table indicates what the gauge will display for any given state. HOSS Jr. - Owner's Manual...
  • Page 28 !! CAUTION !!: Be certain the wall cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet before moving the wheelchair . Moving the wheelchair without disconnecting the wall cord could result in dam- age to the wheelchair , the wall outlet or create a shock hazard condition. ++W ARNING++ : Because you will be connecting and disconnecting AC to the wheelchair , be cautious of doing so in the presence of water (i.e., rain or puddled water).

  • Page 29: General Care, Diagnostic & Maintenance Section

    Useful Battery Information 1. The battery indicator in the control panel takes into account time as well as battery voltage to provide a more accurate estimate of battery capacity while you are driving. The display simulates a bar graph where all LED's lit represent a full state of charge and a single red LED represents the lowest state of charge.
  • Page 30 BATTERY REMOV AL FROM UNIT Controller Cable from Joystick Battery Pull Pins Connectors V elcro Strips Top of Caster CAUTION - Failure to unplug cable from back of joystick before tilting seat back may result in damage to the joystick and cable. 1.
  • Page 31 Storage of the Hoss Jr. Short Term and Overnight Storage When ending Hoss Jr .'s use for the day, if the batteries do not need charging, simply turn the power OFF and remove it. The next morning, put the power in, get in, turn power ON and you are ready to go again.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Twice a Year - Inspect all wheels for looseness and tire wear. - Clean the upholstery as needed. Yearly - Thoroughly examine your wheelchair to look for undetected wear and other potential prob- lems and have problems repaired immediately. The expense involved is always less than repair bills caused by a lack of proper maintenance.

  • Page 33: Diagnostics & Faults

    DIAGNOSTICS Note: SHARK is not user serviceable. Specialized tools are necessary for the repair of any SHARK component. INTRODUCTION A flashing SHARK information gauge indicates there is an abnormal condition somewhere on the powerchair. The components that SHARK provides fault information for include, the motor, the park brakes, the batteries, the cabling and the SHARK modules themselves.

  • Page 34: Commonly Asked Questions And Possible Answers

    Commonly Asked Questions and Possible Answers Why has there been a sudden loss of power? 1. Undercharged batteries. Check the BA TTERY indicator. The BA TTERY indicator indicates the charge condition of the batteries while you are driving. The indicator will not indicate the “true condition” of their capacity until the wheelchair has been setting on, in an idle condition, for several minutes.
  • Page 35 Can a regular liquid lead-acid battery be used, like in a car? No. A DEEP CYCLE battery must be used. A car battery is not deep cycle. Deep cycle batteries (boat type batteries) are available in both suspended liquid lead-acid and gel cell lead-acid.

  • Page 36: Electromagnetic Interference

    EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2, 1994 THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REQUIRES THIS ST ATEMENT TO BE INCLUDED. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORT ANT THA T YOU READ THIS INFORMA TION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred to as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering to electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from...
  • Page 37 Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand -held radio wave sources (transceivers are of special concern). It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices.

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    Hoss Jr. Limited Warranty ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. will repair or replace at its option to the original PURCHASER any of the following components found upon examination by an authorized representative of ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. to be defective in material and/or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of .
  • Page 39 Dear Friend: Thank you so much for your purchase of a HOSS Jr. power wheelchair! We value your trust in us and we will do everything we can to keep you happy. Y ou're in a special group now. Thousands of people before you have trusted ConvaQuip to provide them with the highest quality mobility products available.
  • Page 40 WARNING: T o make adjustments while sitting in the HOSS Jr., you must be secured by wearing your lab belt to prevent you from falling forward. TO ADJUST FRONT ANTI-TIP WHEEL HEIGHT Turn thumbscrews clockwise to maximum height position. Then lower wheel arm by turning thumbscrews counterclockwise. Count the number of turns as you lower each side to have equal wheel height on both side.
  • Page 41 Please fill in your return address NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL your permit # here ABILENE, TX POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. P .O. Box 3417 Abilene, TX 79604 HOSS Jr.

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