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USER GUIDE
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Issued 1
September 2009

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Issued 1 September 2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page Subject Introduction Safety Notes Controller Functions Controller Function Fault Warnings Circuit Breaker – Charging Disengaging Motors Seat Functions Seating parts Seating parts Seating parts Occupied Transport Occupied Transport Safety features Care & Maintenance Technical Specification Service Record Guidance for refurbishment and re-use...
  • Page 5 Welcome to the MUSTANG User Guide The Aim of the design (EU Community Registered Design number – 001161095-0001) The Mustang is intended to be used by Children who are not able fulfil their lifestyle due to limited walking ability. It is designed to function indoors, with a small wheelbase that allows easy access through doorways and internal rooms.

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    SAFETY NOTES Please read this User Guide fully before using your MUSTANG Check with your OT to make sure that they are happy with your child’s function in the MUSTANG. Before using the MUSTANG it is essential to check that the adjustments are appropriate and the all hand wheels are tightened.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Remote or Joystick controller. In this picture you will see the ON/OFF switch in the centre of the controller near the battery indicator lights. The eight coloured lights indicate the level of charge left in the batteries. With all lights showing with full charge, and red lights being a low charge warning.
  • Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The SHARK D-type controller The speed of the CORGI HI-LO is controlled pressing either the Tortoise or the Rabbit on the controller as seen in the picture. The ring of lights indicate the speed level set. Within this speed setting, the joystick provides variable speed.

  • Page 9: Fault Warnings

    FAULT WARNINGS The following signals may appear and indicate the following: Power is on – everything normal Left red LED is flashing – this means very low battery charge – charge up as soon as possible, otherwise the charger will not be able to detect that it is connected up to a battery and will fail to start charging The LED’s are chasing from right to left –...

  • Page 10: Circuit Breaker - Charging

    CIRCUIT BREAKER If you have no power at all, it is possible that there has been a power surge due to some physical resistance to the motors. This will have caused the circuit breaker to depress. To power up the system the circuit breaker should be pressed in again.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Disengaging the Drive Motors. There are times when you need to be able to push the MUSTANG along, without using the controller. For instance: Moving the MUSTANG into position in a minibus, ready to be strapped down for transportation.
  • Page 12 Removing the Seat of the Mustang The two release levers are pulled upwards together to release the front edge. The Seat unit will then tilt backwards and can be lifted off the seat interface...
  • Page 13 LATERAL SUPPORT RELEASE When placing the child into the wheelchair it is advised to swing the lateral supports away to the sides of the chair. To do this the ball underneath the attaching block can be pushed up which will release the support to be swung away.
  • Page 14 MOVING THE POMMEL The pommel can be taken off the seat to assist with putting the child in the wheelchair. This can be done by loosening the screw fitting in the centre (on the underneath of the chair) at the front. When the screw is loosened, the pommel bar will slide out of the bar attached to the base, and the pommel will come off the chair.
  • Page 15 INDIVIDUAL SWINGAWAY AND FLIP-UP FOOTPLATES The individual swingaway footplates allow access for self loading. The footrest hangers are removable, or they can be rotated out of the way. The footplates themselves flip up, which may be sufficient for some situations. The footrest hanger fits onto the receiver as shown, and swings towards the centre to lock into place.
  • Page 16 Using the MUSTANG in occupied transport The MUSTANG has been crash tested in accordance with ISO7176 part 19. This means that it is suitable to be transported in a vehicle with the occupant sitting in it. The Seat should be in the lowered position and tilted to the most upright setting.
  • Page 17 KEY POINTS RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION The Mustang must face forward in the vehicle, in the direction of travel. The Mustang must be restrained with a 4-point wheelchair tie-down. No other restraint system must be used. The occupant must be restrained with a 3-point passenger restraint, anchored at shoulder level.

  • Page 18: Safety Features

    Safety Features Each of the arms are fitted with a cut out device, which will cut off the power supply if the path is obstructed as the seat lowers. If an obstruction appears at the front of the chair, this safety cut-out will operate: If an obstruction appears under the seat this safety cut-out device will operate:...

  • Page 19: Care & Maintenance

    Care & Maintenance Your Mustang has been designed and produced to a high standard. With correct use and maintenance it will give you years of trouble-free service. Please read the following instructions: Regularly inspect the frame of the Mustang to ensure that all fixings are secure, and moving parts are in good working order.

  • Page 20: Technical Specification

    Technical Specifications Dynamic Shark –Standard B-type Controller Options Dynamic DX Range/PG range Motor Type 24V DC Park Brake Power Output 230 watt Max Torque 55 Nm No. Load Current 3.3A Output Shaft Speed 120rpm Gear Ratio 32 : 88 : 1 Max Speed 7km/h (4mph) Drive Wheel...

  • Page 21: Service Record

    Service Record Date Details...
  • Page 22 Guidance notes for Servicing and Refurbishment for Re-use 1) Batteries are Spill free Gel or AGM batteries. This means that there will be no acid spillage if the battery is punctured. Replacement batteries must be either Gel or AGM. 2) The metal components are protected against corrosion. All mild steel parts (Grade 43a)are either powder coated or zinc plated.