Summary of Contents for Heartway Medical Products TC1S
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USERS MANUAL TC1S HEARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD. Part no: 70030101...
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COMPONENTS Your power scooter is shipped partially dissembled to protect it during shipping. After unpacking, please check whether you have received the following main components as our standard specification (See Fig.1). 1. Chassis 6. Handle support frame 2. Seat 7.Footrest frame (Right) 3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION Operation of Scooter 1.Always ensure that the power is switched off when getting in or out of the scooter. This will eliminate the possibility of causing injury to yourself or others. 2.Always check that the drive wheels are engaged (drive mode) before driving. 3.Set the speed control knob according to your driving ability and the environment in which you are going to operate.
General 12. Always use a seat belt, and keep your feet on the scooter all the time. 13. For safety reasons, make sure that your weight does not exceed the recommended weight limit of the scooter. Consult your dealer for the specified weight limits for your particular model.
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damage the powered scooter’s control system. The intensity of the EM energy can be measured in volts per meter (V/m). Each powered scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is called “immunity level”. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Environmental conditions may affect the safety and performance of your power scooter. Water and extreme temperatures are the main elements that can cause damage and affect performance. A) Rain, Sleet and Snow If exposed to water, your power scooter is susceptible to damage to electronic or mechanical components.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION It is very easy to assemble your scooter as follow the below procedure to your destination. 1. Installing the Seat (#2) Insert the Handle support frame (#6) into the seat frame and use the Allan key to tighten the frame. (See Fig 2, 3) Allan key Handle support frame...
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2. Installing the Handle Bar (#4) Insert the handle bar (#4) into the handle support frame. Put the ball pin into the desired hole and tighten the quick release lever. (See Fig 7,8) Quick Ball Pin release Lever Handle Bar (Fig 7) (Fig 8) Then connect the hardness plug.
ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEATING CONFORT To maximize seating comfort, your power wheelchair lets you adjust: →Tiller angle →Armrest folding →Seat rotation →Backrest folding A. Tiller Angle Adjustment → loosen the angle adjustment lever → pull up the tiller and adjust the angle →...
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D. Backrest Folding Adjustment You can fold your backrest by pulling the tension knob, then the tension knob will lock into the corresponding notch. (See Fig16) Tension Knob (Fig 16)
OPERATION The power scooter is simple to operate. However we recommend that you read carefully the following instructions to become familiarized with your new vehicle. A Word of Caution: Before you turn the power on, always be aware of the environment that surrounds you to select your desired speed.
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2. Manual Speed Adjuster: This allows you to pre-select your desired speed. The adjuster is proportional to speed and can be set anywhere between 1 and 5 increments. Turn the adjuster knob counter-clockwise to minimum for a very gentle operation, and clockwise towards maximum to increase your speed. 3.
→When the vehicle is in operation, the surface of the charger will become slightly hot. →In case of emergency, let go of the finger lever control and the vehicle will come to a stop. B. Controller Display The controller display is a multifunction visual display. It can provide a lot of information of the vehicle.(shown as Fig 17) #When the needle falls into the red sector your batteries are low in power and need to be recharged.
Electromagnetic Brakes: Your power scooter comes with an Electromagnetic Brakes., i.e. an automatic magnetic disc safety brake which is also known as Fail-Safe brake. The electro- magnetic Brakes are automatic and work when the power scooter is ON but in a steady state (i.e.
BATTERIES & CHARGER BATTERY We recommend that you use deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free for your power scooter. Both sealed lead-acid (SLA) and gel cell are deep- cycle batteries and are similar in performance. Deep-cycle batteries are speci- fically designed to provide power, drain down, and then accept a relatively quick recharge.
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→Plug the XLR connector of the charger to the charger port.(See Fig 22) →Plug the other end of power cord into a standard wall outlet. →When charging is completed, fuel capacity indicator is shown. →Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet when the batteries are fully charged.
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→If the vehicle will not be used for a long period of time, arrange to have the batteries fully charge for at least once every month. According to the battery type and condition of the batteries, batteries usually can be fully charged in 4-10 hours. This will be indicated when the status light in the battery charger side panel turns green charging the battery longer than necessary will not harm the battery.
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Your power scooter is designed for minimal maintenance. However, like any motorized vehicle it requires routine maintenance. To keep your TC-1 for years of trouble-free operation, we recommend you follow the following maintenance checks as scheduled. DAILY CHECKS 1.
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Motor Brush caps New Motor Brush Worn Motor Brush (Fig 24) (Fig 25) 2. Inspect the state of the battery terminals every six months. Make sure that they are not corroded and the connections are tight. Periodically apply a thin film of petroleum jelly on the surface of terminals to guard against corrosion.
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voltage too inhibited scooter is left off for a few minutes, battery charge may recover sufficiently to allow driving for a short period of time. Battery Drive Battery charge is too high. If a charger is plugged in, voltage too inhibited unplug it or turn the Charge/Run switch to Run.
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Note: If you experience any technical problems, it is recommended that you check with your local dealer before attempting to troubleshoot on your own. The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power scooter. Contact your local dealer if any of the following arises: 1.
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