QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CONTENTS Problem: Limited range or low power showing PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION Causes: Remedy: Insufficient charge Ensure batteries are charged for 2. SAFETY NOTICE in batteries at least 12 hours. • Before Driving Weak batteries Replace batteries if error persists. •...
• Use extreme caution when driving your 1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION powerchair in busy areas such as shopping malls. Please carefully read this owner’s handbook before • Do not drive the powerchair under the influence using the powerchair. Improper use of the drink or drugs, or when you are tired.
When climbing an incline, try to keep your powerchair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so slowly and in the forward direction only. If your powerchair starts to move faster than you anticipated or desired, allow the chair to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick.
3. PARTS INTRODUCTION 4. PARTS INTRODUCTION The parts description below applies to rear wheel Control Panel drive powerchairs: Battery Gauge HEAD REST On / Off Button SEAT BACK Horn REST ARM REST Speed / Profile Indicator CONTROLLER Increase Speed / Profile SEAT BASE SEAT ROTATE...
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Decrease Speed / Profile. Press this button to The left hand motor has a decrease the maximum speed of the wheelchair. bad connection. Check the 2 Bar connections to the left hand Speed / Profile Indicator. This shows the motor. maximum speed of the wheelchair.
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• EXTENDABLE CONTROL BRACKET Release lever Your Drive 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 control as required, Retighten the knob to secure.
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• To adjust the armrest height Slacken the tri-knob securing the seat post in • the seat post receiver on the powerchair base Push the plastic button on the side of the • Unlock the locking pin and remove from the armrest (see photo below) seat post.
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• ADJUSTING THE FOOT PLATE It is advisable to ensure the powerchair is switched off To adjust the footrest angle • Turn the freewheel lever on both motors to the • You can adjust the angle of the footrest with a DRIVE position (see photo below) M6 allen key •...
5. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE Warning 1. Only use the charger supplied with the To Charge the Powerchair powerchair. Using the wrong type of charger may cause damage. Never Plug the charger’s power cord in to the mains. disassemble or modify the powerchair. For Off-board chargers (UK).
6. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Weekly Checking • The powerchair should be cleaned periodically, Check the following items weekly or before driving. especially if you tend to drive on sand, gravel If you find anything abnormal contact your Drive or other adverse environments. Medical Dealer for further inspection or advice.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Limited range or low power showing Causes: Remedy: Insufficient charge Ensure batteries are charged for in batteries at least 12 hours. Weak batteries Replace batteries if error persists. Problem: Batteries not charging Causes: Remedy: No mains power Try another mains socket Loose connections Check all connections...
8. SPECIFICATION Rear Wheel Drive Powerchairs Sunfire Plus EC Sunfire Plus GT Sunfire General SADMERC Code Group K0823 K0823 K0825 Dimensions (cm) / 95 x 60 x 110cm 103.5 x 66 x 113.5 103 x 63.5 x 112 L x W x H (in) 37.4 x 24 x 43.3...
Note: This guarantee is not transferable VIN NUMBER 4. Any repaired or replaced parts will be covered To ensure the correct after sales service and by this warranty for the balance of the warranty warranty service support, please write down the period on the powerchair.
APPENDIX : SERVICE RECORD YEAR YEAR Service Dates Service Dates Controller Upholstery On/off switch Seat Joystick Back Braking Armrests Recharge point Electrics Batteries Connections condition Levels Utility tray Connections Test run Discharge test Forwards Wheels and Reverse Wear stop Pressure Left turn Bearings Right turn...
WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please detach from the line (left) and type or print to fill out the form, and send to: Drive Medical Ltd, Ainleys Industrial Estate, Elland, UK HX5 9JP USA: Drive Medical, 99 Seaview Boulevard, Port Washington, NY 11050 Serial# ............
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