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Future Mobility Healthcare Orion Explorer Magellan User Manual

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General ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Important Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Features ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
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Electrical and Magnetic Interference ................................................................................................................................ 15
Electro Magnetic Interference from Radio Wave Sources .................................................................................................... 15
Power Wheel Chair Electromagnetic Interference ................................................................................................................ 17
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Movement and Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 19
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Handling ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
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Batteries ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Battery Charging .................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Battery Installation and Removal .......................................................................................................................................... 33
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Chair Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Concepts' Arm Pad Position (Fore/Aft & Lateral) .................................................................................................................. 39
2 Point Traditional Arm Adjustments .................................................................................................................................... 40
Back Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
730 REV08 DATE REV: 09/19/13
730 REV08 REV DATE: 09-19-2013
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    730 REV08 REV DATE: 09-19-2013 CONTENTS General ....................................4 Important Safety Precautions ..............................5 Features ....................................7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................8 Troubleshooting ..................................13 Electrical and Magnetic Interference ..........................15 Electro Magnetic Interference from Radio Wave Sources ....................15 Power Wheel Chair Electromagnetic Interference ........................

  • Page 2: General

    CONTENTS Seat Adjustments .................................. 46 Free Wheel .................................... 50 Front Riggings ..................................52 Anchor Brackets ..................................56 Cleaning Instructions ................................. 57 Limited warranty ................................58 Limitations and Exclusions..............................59 730 REV08 DATE REV: 09/19/13 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN GENERAL General NOTICE: Information contained within this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions

    Do not connect accessories to the batteries. This will decrease driving range and shorten battery life. Do not connect ANYTHING to a single battery. This will cause premature battery failure. Warning! Only use Future Mobility Healthcare authorized parts and accessories. 730 REV08 DATE REV: 09/19/13 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 4: Features

    If you have a mechanical aptitude and a few simple tools you will probably be able to do many of the scheduled maintenance tasks yourself. Please refer to the schedule below and if any of the tasks are unclear please contact your Future Mobility Healthcare dealer for assistance. Task...
  • Page 5 GENERAL Check cables and connectors. Clean batteries and terminals Check caster socket rotation Inspect motor brushes Charge batteries. Charge the batteries daily. This will greatly increase their life and also prevent a number of potential problems that could result in the poor performance of your power chair. The charger is designed to prevent battery over- charging.
  • Page 6 PRISM Back's must not be used without their covers. If the cover is torn, it must be replaced. Foam If the PRISM Back foam becomes contaminated due to incontinence, the foam pad CAN be replaced independently. Foam can be purchased separately by ordering through Future Mobility Healthcare Customer Service. Cables and connectors.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    GENERAL Troubleshooting Symptom(s) Scenarios and Solutions 1. Circuit breaker (white button) on rear battery assembly has tripped. Press the button in to reset it, and turn the chair on again. If the circuit breaker continues to trip, contact your dealer for assistance. Explorer Magellan will 2.

  • Page 8: Electrical And Magnetic Interference

    MOVEMENT AND CONTROLS Electrical and Magnetic Interference Electro Magnetic Interference from Radio Wave Sources Power wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic (EM) energy emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular telephones.

  • Page 9: Power Wheel Chair Electromagnetic Interference

    MOVEMENT AND CONTROLS Power Wheel Chair Electromagnetic Interference Since 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 a powered wheelchair’s control system while using these devices.

  • Page 10: Movement And Controls

    MOVEMENT AND CONTROLS Movement and Controls Explorer Magellan is designed to provide independence in mobility. It offers a balance between comfort, maneuverability, speed and power. Moving and maneuvering the Magellan is easy and is discussed below. When moving or storing an unoccupied Explorer Magellan, it is sometimes useful to be able to roll the unit without using the joystick and motors.
  • Page 11 MOVEMENT AND CONTROLS VR2 (standard joystick controller) Figure 1 Visit http://www.futuremobility.ca/explorer-magellan-p-14.html to refer to VR2 operations manual for more information. 730 REV08 DATE REV: 09/19/13 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN MOVEMENT AND CONTROLS R-NET (Optional - joystick controller with LCD screen) Figure 2 Visit http://www.futuremobility.ca/explorer-magellan-p-14.html to refer to R-NET operations manual for more information.

  • Page 12: Handling

    HANDLING Handling Explorer Magellan has been designed as a small and very stable power chair. If used improperly, however, there is always the risk of accident or injury. FMH strongly recommends that you learn the characteristics of your wheelchair and safe methods to perform the daily activities of your lifestyle in a controlled environment. Always use common sense and good judgement when using Explorer Magellan.
  • Page 13 HANDLING Warning! Do not attempt to reach objects if you are required to move forward in the seat. Do not attempt to retrieve objects from the floor if you must reach down between your knees. Do not shift your weight in the direction that you are reaching and/or bending as this could cause the wheelchair to tip.
  • Page 14 HANDLING Warning! Explorer Magellan is not designed to negotiate steps. Personal injury and damage to property will result. Warning! Do not attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to tip or move in an unanticipated direction causing personal injury or damage to the wheelchair.

  • Page 15: Batteries

    BATTERIES Batteries Warning! We know that you are excited to start using your Explorer Magellan, but in order to have healthy batteries that have a long life, the batteries must be FULLY charged before initial use. Battery Batteries are the single largest contributor to the safe and reliable performance of Explorer Magellan over its lifetime.

  • Page 16: Battery Charging

    BATTERIES Battery Charging Explorer Magellan is supplied with a 4-amp on-board switch-mode charger designed to charge sealed lead acid batteries. This charger is permanently plugged into the control system at the connector underneath the front of the seat. When charging is required, the 3-prong plug from the charger may be inserted into a 120V 50-60 Hz wall outlet.

  • Page 17: Battery Installation And Removal

    BATTERIES Battery Installation and Removal The batteries on Explorer Magellan are individually packaged with a lid, connectors, and a strap. These battery assemblies are NOT interchangeable. There is one battery assembly that must go at the front of the wheelchair, and one battery assembly that must go at the rear of the wheelchair.
  • Page 18 BATTERIES wire to the negative terminal of the battery. Ensure that the terminals are pushed down as far as possible on the posts and that they do not interfere with the circuit breaker. h) Take one battery and the lid with one red connector and one black connector on it.
  • Page 19 BATTERIES battery charger is showing at the rear of Explorer Magellan. Slide the L-slot in the battery retention plate over the bottom bushings in the battery tray wall, and push it down to fully seat the bottom bushings in their slots. The battery retention plate is designed to be a very tight fit to reduce rattling during Explorer Magellan use.

  • Page 20: Chair Adjustments

    CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS Chair Adjustments Concepts’ Arm Pad Position (Fore/Aft & Lateral) The ‘Concepts’ arm pads (desk length and full length) mount on the arm structure by inserting the flange nuts provided into one of three slots in the bottom of the arm pad.

  • Page 21: Back Adjustments

    CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS C. Arm Position (Fore/Aft & Lateral) The arm may be positioned over a wide fore-aft range. Use a ¼” Allen hex key or bit to adjust the locking bolt under the arm rail. Slide the arm to the desired position and tighten the locking bolt.
  • Page 22 CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS handle on the side of Explorer Magellan, move the back to the desired angle, and securely tighten the handle. (NOTE: In order to operate in the limited space at the rear of Explorer Magellan, the handle can be used somewhat like a ratchet.

  • Page 23: Seat Adjustments

    CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS OUTSIDE of the vertical tubes, is at the desired value, retighten the nuts. Tools required: 7/16” wrench or socket • Height The push handles on the cane back are adjustable over a 4” range. Measured from the top of the seat pan to the top of the push handles, they may be set at 22”, 23”, 24”...
  • Page 24 CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS Tools required: 1/2" wrench or socket • B. Seat Height/Angle The seat height may be set 17, 18 or 19 inches for the solid seat pan (measured to the top surface at the front of the seat pan with a 4° angle). The front seat height and rear seat height are adjusted independently as described below.

  • Page 25: Free Wheel

    CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS bolts and split washers. This connection needs to be tight. To change the seat angle, adjust the location of the four bolts, flat washers and nuts at the midway point of the front seat post. Each hole increment changes the angle around approximately 3 degrees.

  • Page 26: Front Riggings

    CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS Tools required: None. The free wheel levers • are turned by hand. Warning! Once the motors have been placed into freewheel mode (motors disengaged), the parking brakes DO NOT operate and the controller CANNOT steer the wheelchair. Freewheeling must NOT be used with an occupied wheelchair, or on a slope. Warning! Always turn the wheelchair controller power off before engaging or disengaging the motors with the freewheel levers.
  • Page 27 CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS B. Swingaway Footrests To change the length of the swingaway footrest assembly, remove the hex head bolt and nut on the footrest tube and adjust the length, and reinstall the bolt in the desired hole location. Tighten the bolt completely before installing the nut.

  • Page 28: Anchor Brackets

    CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS D. Swing away Footrests - Fore/Aft adjustments The footrest brackets may also be adjusted front to back over a 3-inch range in 1/2" increments. To modify the setting of the footrest brackets perform the following steps: 1. Use the 1/2" wrench to remove the four 5/16-18 bolts and split lock washers underneath the footrest brackets at side of Explorer Magellan.

  • Page 29: Cleaning Instructions

    POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN LIMITED WARRANTY Limited warranty The warranty on Orion Explorer Magellan applies only to the original purchaser or owner of the product. Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. (FMHI) warrants Orion Explorer Magellan against defects in material and manufacturing as listed below.

  • Page 30: Limitations And Exclusions

    LIMITED WARRANTY The average life expectancy of a wheelchair under normal everyday use is approximately five years. If a part is replaced under warranty, the original warranty period will not be affected. The warranty period for the consumer commences on the first date a product is delivered to the consumer from the seller/dealer.
  • Page 31 Please fill in the information for your dealer for future reference: Dealer Information Name of Dealership: Address: Contact Name: Phone: Fax: Email: Orion Explorer Magellan By Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. Product: Serial Number: QSF: 390 –UM 1024409 REV02 09/19/13 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

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