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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Issued 1 September 2009...
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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 When you are planning to take the MUSTANG to a new venue, make sure that you are aware of steps, rivers, ponds, soft muddy ground and steep slopes. Don’t let the occupant travel off alone.
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Page 6: Safety Notes
Make sure that the speed is appropriate to the skill of the operator. Never leave the MUSTANG unattended. At all times when operating the MUSTANG, be aware of the danger of injury to yourself, the occupant, or any other person, especially going through doorways and crowded areas. -
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 To Immobilise the Mustang, press the ‘On’ button, release, then hold the ‘On’ button down until it beeps twice. This will prevent unauthorised use of the chair. To release this lock mode, switch ‘On’ and press the horn...
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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
The charger comes with its own instructions. Please read these carefully before using. If you use your Mustang every day, it is best to re-charge overnight every day to keep the charge topped up Battery Charger – Design may vary according to... - 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 The Mustang is held down by four restraints: two at the front, and two at the back. These should be wheelchair restraints that have been designed for this purpose. The occupant is secured by a separate occupant restraint, which is anchored at shoulder level to the side of the vehicle.
- 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.
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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
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. Wheels and tyres are subject to wear. If they need to be replaced, the work must be carried out by a qualified rehabilitation engineer. -
Page 20: Technical Specification
1130mm Static Stability 10 degrees Dynamic Stability 10 degrees Stability figures are based on the Mustang chair with the seat in the normal lowered position. When the seat is raised the Mustang should not drive on any slope at all... -
Page 21: Service Record
Service Record Date Details... - Page 22 Decontamination When the Mustang Wheelchair is being refurbished for re-use, the base frame and bodywork should be cleaned with an Antibacterial cleaner of sufficient strength to guarantee the removal of MRSA and other known infections. The frame should be dried with an absorbent cloth The cushion covers should be replaced –...
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