Batteries; Tyres And Castors; Tyre Inflation - Magic Mobility Frontier Owner's Manual

Do not place the controller cable so it may be pinched in any of the seat or power base
frames
STOP!
DO NOT leave the power wheelchair in rain or a storm of any kind.
DO NOT use the power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp
bathroom whilst taking a shower.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area or outdoors for any length of
time.
Direct exposure to rain or damp will cause electrical and mechanical
malfunctions and may cause the chair to prematurely rust.
Some parts of the power wheelchair are susceptible to extremes of temperature. It is
possible for the batteries to freeze. The temperature at which the batteries freeze depends
on a number of factors including their chemical composition, the level of charge and their
usage. At elevated temperatures; the power wheelchair may operate at a reduced speed.
This a safety feature built into the controller to protect the motors and other electrical
components.
8.2

Batteries

The batteries used in your power chair are sealed, no maintenance gell cells and require only
correct charging procedures - see 7.2 Battery Charger. Typically these batteries would last 1
to 2 years; depending upon type of usage.
8.3

Tyres and Castors

8.3.1 Tyre Inflation

FRONTIER
Mid Drive Tyres
Castors
FRONTIER ALL TERRAIN
Mid Drive Tyres
Castors
Tyre Description
12 ½ x 2 ¼
pneumatic
200mm MCP
solid
Black, Low
Pressure,
Knobby
250mm
Pneumatic (All
Terrain Model)
Recommended Optimum
Operating Pressure
35 psi
(241kPa)
NA
3.6 psi
(25 kPa)
Also, see chart below
36 psi
(248kPa)
Tyre Pressure
30 – 40 psi
(207 – 275 kPa)
NA
3.6 - 24 psi
(25 – 165 kPa)
36 psi
248 kPa
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