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- Page 1 Sunfire Gladiator SG-3CRD-853 Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing 99 Seaview Boulevard Port Washington, NY 1105 Phone: 877-224-0946 Fax: 516-9984601 www.drivemedical.com...
- Page 2 COMPONENTS Your power wheelchair is shipped partially disassembled for protection during shipping. After unpacking, please check whether you have received the following main components as our standard specification (See Fig.1). 1. Mainframe with motor 4. Armrest (right) 2. Seat 5. Armrest (left) 3.
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Page 3: Safety Instruction
10 degrees (slopes about 1/6). Also check that ramp surface is roughened to prevent slipping. Never drive across a slope or turn sharply on a slope. 9. When driving up curbs, always check the height of the curb to ensure that it does not exceed 1-1/2”(40mm) height. -
Page 4: Use While Under The Influence Of Medication Or Alcohol
11. When reaching, bending or leaning while seated on your power chair, make sure that you maintain a stable center of gravity to keep the power chair from tipping. General 12. Always use a seat belt, and keep feet on the footplate at all times. 13. - Page 5 electromagnetic energy emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAN) transmitter, two-way radios and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to release its brakes, move by itself or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair’s control system.
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Page 6: Environmental Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Environmental conditions may affect the safety and performance of your power wheelchair. Water and extreme temperatures are the main elements that can cause damage and effect performance. A) Rain, Sleet and Snow If exposed to water, your power wheelchair is susceptible to damage to electronic or mechanical components. - Page 7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 1. Installing the Seat (#2) Front Connection Connection point Point (Fig 2) (Fig 3) Slide the seat (#2) into the Connection points (both sides) in the Main frame (#1)(See Fig2), put down the seat and connect the front connection point and make sure that tighten the tension knob in the front connection point.
- Page 8 3. Installing controller and connect cables Assemble the controller (#3) on right armrest (#6) bracket with 2 screws.(See Fig 6)There is one plug (4 pins) in the other end on the controller. Please connect the 4 pins plug with mainframe (#1) and make sure they are tightly connected.(See Fig 7) 4 pins (Fig 6) (Fig 7)
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Page 9: Adjustments For Seating Confort
ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEATING CONFORT To maximize seating comfort, your power wheelchair lets you adjust: →Armrest width →Controller position →Backrest angle →Headrest height A. Armrest Width Adjustment → Loosen the tension knob → slide the armrest frame to your desired width →... -
Page 10: Backrest Angle Adjustment
C. Backrest Angle Adjustment Lift up the lever located the left side of the seat and adjust the backrest position to your desired angle.(See Fig 11) Seat Lever (Fig 11) Note: There are 5 different angles range when you slightly adjust the backrest to fit yours comfortable seating from the 105°... -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION The power wheelchair is simple to operate. However, we recommend that you read carefully the following instructions to become familiarized with your new vehicle. Caution: Before you turn the power on, always be aware of the environment that surrounds you to select your desired speed. -
Page 12: Controller Display
3. Joystick The joystick controls the direction and speed of your vehicle, pointing the joystick away from the neutral position (center) will move the vehicle in the direction where the joystick is pointing. The farther away (forward/backward) the joystick is from the neutral position, the faster the vehicle will go. The farther away to the right/ left the joystick is pointing, the sharper the turn of the vehicle will be. -
Page 13: Free-Wheeling
Note: When the batteries begin to approach a discharged state, the first red LED will begin to flash slowly, reminding you that the batteries need to be charged immediately. C. Free-Wheeling: Because the motors are designed to engage the electromagnetic brakes when the vehicle is not in use or when the power is OFF, they also have a manual feature that allows them to “free-wheel”. -
Page 14: Thermal Protection
Note: Please refer to the section titled to check brakes in the Maintenance & Repair section to make sure brakes are in good condition. E. Thermal Protection: Your power wheelchair controller is equipped with a safety system called thermal rollback. A built-in circuit monitors the temperature of the controller and motors, the controller reduces the motor voltage and speed of the power wheelchair. -
Page 15: Batteries And Charger
BATTERIES & CHARGER BATTERY We recommend that you use deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free for your power wheelchair. Both sealed lead-acid (SLA) and gel cell are deep-cycle batteries and are similar in performance. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down, and then accept a relatively quick recharge. - Page 16 →Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet when the batteries are fully charged. (See Fig 16) Important! Do not use for voltage input unless specified. Make sure your present voltage input (110V or 220V) and adjust manually. (See Fig 17) plug-in controller plug-in wall outlet (Fig 17) (Fig 16)
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Page 17: Maintenance And Repair
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Your power wheelchair is designed for minimal maintenance. However, like any motorized vehicle it requires routine maintenance. To keep your power chair for years of trouble-free operation, we recommend you the following maintenance checks as scheduled. DAILY CHECKS 1. - Page 18 Warning! Failure to maintain the brushes could void the power wheelchair warranty. o inspect or replace the motor brushes: 1.Unscrew the motor brush caps. (See Fig 18) 2.Remove the brushes. 3.Inspect the brushes for wear. (See Fig 19) 4.Replace the brushes if necessary. Motor Brush caps New Motor Brush Worn Motor Brush...
- Page 19 If you get one of these error codes, contact your local dealer. DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION FLASHING LIGHTS The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery. Check the connections to the battery. If the connect- ions are good, try charging the battery. The left motor has a bad connection.
- Page 20 The following symptoms could indicate serious problems with your power wheel- chair. Contact your local dealer if any of the following arises: 1. Motor noise 2. Frayed harnesses 3. Cracked or broken connectors 4. Uneven wear on any of tires 5.
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Page 21: Warranty
WARRANTY Your Drive brand product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship as follows: Chair/Scooter frame: Lifetime Electronic Controller and drive train components: 1 year Batteries: 6 months from time of installation This device was built to exacting standards and carefully inspected prior to shipment. This Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our confidence in the materials and workmanship of our products and our assurance to the consumer of years of dependable service. - Page 22 DRIVE AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENT NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL...
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Page 23: Warranty Registration
Warranty Registration Please type or print. Serial # _______________________________________ Date Purchased ____/____/____ Owner Name ____________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________ State ________ Zip ________ Additional Required Owner Information Please indicate your understanding of your scooter by completing the following information. ________ I have read and fully understand _______ Owner’s Manual, especially sections on operating instructions, safety guidelines, maintenance and battery instructions. - Page 24 WARRANTY APPLICATION FORM Name 口 Male 口 Female Date of Birth Year Month Address 口 SUNFIRE GLADIATOR Model VIN: Motor Serial No: Key # Date of Purchase Year Month Purchaser Signature 10.1 VIN (VEHICLE INDIFICATION NUMBER) To ensure the correct after sales service and warranty...