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  • Page 1 730 REV09 REV DATE: 09-02-2014 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Battery Installation and Removal ..............................38 Chair Adjustments ..................................44 Concepts’ Arm Pad Position (Fore/Aft & Lateral) ........................44 2 Point Traditional Arm Adjustments ............................45 Back Adjustments ..................................46 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Seat Adjustments ................................... 51 Free Wheel ..................................... 56 Front Riggings ....................................59 Anchor Brackets ..................................... 63 Cleaning Instructions ................................64 Limited warranty ..................................65 Limitations and Exclusions................................66 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 4: General

    - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damages before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use the equipment. Contact the Equipment Supplier for further instructions. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Safety requires constant attention and it is very important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities. Always consult health care professionals to determine those methods most suitable for your individual abilities. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 6 THIS WHEELCHAIR HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED AS A SEAT IN A MOTORVEHICLE. Always transfer to an approved vehicle seat, and use the provided motor vehicle restraints when in a motor vehicle. Comment [SS1]: 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 7 Controller programs or settings should only be made by healthcare professionals or by persons fully conversant with this process, the driver’s capabilities, and the environment in which Explorer Magellan is to be used. Warning! Do not connect accessories to the batteries. This will decrease driving range and shorten battery life.

  • Page 8: Features

    (optional)  Maximum Speed: 4.3mph (7km/h)  Range per charge: 13.4 miles (21.6km)  Ground Clearance: 3” (7.6cm)  Shroud colors: black, blue, green, red  Turning Radius: 20.3” (52cm) 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance. Explorer Magellan has been designed as a simple, robust product and if you are able to take good care of it, it will reward you with many years of dependable performance. There is not a separate service manual for Explorer Magellan.
  • Page 10 There are no serviceable parts in the integrated joystick/control module. If you are experiencing any problems with this component, it is very important to contact your dealer. No tools required. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 11 GENERAL Check tire pressures and wear. Please examine both the drive wheel tires and caster wheel tires on your Explorer Magellan every month. Both airless and pneumatic tires should be checked for wear and to confirm mechanical integrity. Pneumatic tires should be checked for proper pressure (30 psi is recommended).
  • Page 12 Ensure that the arm pad and controller mounting are secure. No tools required. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 13 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 14 GENERAL A wire brush or emery paper may be used to remove corrosive build-up around terminals. Caution must be used when working with batteries. If you do not feel comfortable with these activities, contact your Future Mobility Warning! It is important that you do not allow any tools or conductive material to directly connect the two terminals of a battery.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    2. Explorer Magellan is plugged into wall outlet for charging. A safety ‘inhibit’ not drive. line is included on Explorer Magellan to stop it from driving when it is plugged into a wall socket. 3. Controller lights are flashing. Consult controller manual for fault code information.
  • Page 16 3. If the Explorer Magellan cannot still drive, please contact your dealer. 4. If the Explorer Magellan can no longer drive and the battery charger lights indicate proper charging, the connection has been secured. It is possible to use a tie wrap to hold the charger cable in place so that the connector cannot loosen itself.
  • Page 17 GENERAL caught on the battery retention bushings. Clear any snags, confirm the connections, push the batteries fully forward, and try again. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 18: Electrical And Magnetic Interference

    EMI exposure will be minimized. The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types: 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 19 NOTE: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as we know are not likely to cause EMI problems to your wheelchair. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 20: Power Wheel Chair Electromagnetic Interference

    1. Twenty (20) volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (the higher the level the greater the protection). 2. The immunity level of this product is 20 V/m. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 21 Warning! Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to Future Mobility Healthcare Inc., and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14...

  • Page 22: Movement And Controls

    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. This condition is known as ‘Freewheeling’, and is achieved by rotating mechanical drive-release levers through 90 degrees.
  • Page 23 MOVEMENT AND CONTROLS farther forward the joystick is moved, the faster Explorer Magellan will move. (The maximum speed possible is approximately 7 km/h.). Moving the joystick back will cause the chair to travel in reverse. Reverse speed is always 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14...

  • Page 24: Control System

    Upon stopping, electromechanical disc brakes will engage to prevent Explorer Magellan from rolling. This is indicated by an audible ‘click’ from each motor. Work with your mobility device provider to ensure that speeds and controller responses are programmed to your driving abilities and style.
  • Page 25 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 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 26 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. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 27: 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 judgment when using Explorer Magellan.

  • Page 28: Reaching And Bending

    Reaching and Bending. Position Explorer Magellan as close as possible to the object you wish to reach and reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. If in doubt, reposition Explorer Magellan or ask for assistance.

  • Page 29: Ramps And Inclines

    Do not shift your weight in the direction that you are reaching and/or bending as this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Warning! Do not lean over the back of the seat back as this could cause Explorer Magellan to tip. Warning! NEVER reach or bend while driving your powered wheelchair.

  • Page 30: Curbs And Steps

    When descending a ramp always face forward and ensure that you are seated well towards the bac k of the seat. Please descend slowly and steadily, allowing Explorer Magellan’s controller to maintain a slow safe speed Warning! Drive straight up inclines. Driving at an angle or trying to traverse a slope may result in the wheelchair becoming unstable or difficult to steer.
  • Page 31 HANDLING available, do not drive up or down the steps. Avoid the steps by utilizing the designated elevators now required in most locations. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 32 Use elevators provided at most locations. Range A significant increase in range can be achieved by smooth driving with Explorer Magellan. Any time rapid acceleration or sharp, fast turns are used; a large amount of energy is consumed. If it is possible to accelerate slowly and to drive at a steady speed with few sharp turns, the range you will achieve from each battery charge will be greatly increased.
  • Page 33 HANDLING Occupant’s weight. The maximum allowable occupant weight for Explorer Magellan is 300 lbs (136 kg). Explorer Magellan has been designed for stability and reliability with this maximum load. Safety and performance are compromised when this value is exceeded. Additional passengers and heavy packages are not to be transported on Explorer Magellan.

  • Page 34: Batteries

    Battery Batteries are the single largest contributor to the safe and reliable performance of Explorer Magellan over its lifetime. If you are able to properly service and maintain your batteries, many of the potential problems with any power chair will be eliminated.
  • Page 35 4. Recharge the batteries fully after every discharge. Leaving batteries partially discharged for several days is not recommended as this could limit the amount of future charge they are capable of holding. 5. It is always best to allow the charger to finish its charge cycle once started. This will help prevent deeply discharging the batteries.

  • Page 36: Battery Charging

    NOTE: Explorer Magellan’s controller includes and ‘inhibits’ line that prevents the wheelchair from driving when the charger is plugged into the wall. It is possible that Explorer Magellan could move a few inches before the inhibitor is fully activated. There is a delay of a few seconds between the removal of the charger from the wall outlet and Explorer Magellan’s ability to turn on.
  • Page 37 Eye protection and a face shield are also recommended when working with batteries. Warning! ALWAYS use the charger supplied with Explorer Magellan. Other types of chargers may damage the batteries. Warning! DO NOT remove the ground plug from the charger power cord.

  • Page 38: Battery Installation And Removal

    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. The batteries on Explorer Magellan are accessed from the rear of the chair.
  • Page 39 BATTERIES To install batteries in Explorer Magellan, follow these steps. Attaching battery lids to batteries. a) Orient the battery lid as shown in Figure 3 b) Fasten the strap around the lid and battery until they are securely held. c) Carefully and securely, attach the terminal on...
  • Page 40 Front Battery Assembly on the battery tray so that the red connector is on the right hand side of the wheelchair (when sitting in Explorer Magellan) and the black connector is towards the front of the wheelchair.
  • Page 41 Rear battery assembly on the battery tray. g) The cables and red connectors should be on the right side of Explorer Magellan, and will fit in between the battery and the chassis wall, in the space created by the oversized battery lid.
  • Page 42 The battery retention plate is designed to be a very tight fit to reduce rattling during Explorer Magellan use. Be firm with the plate as you place it over the bushings. k) Then, rotate the top of the plate forward, until it is almost vertical as shown in Figure 5.
  • Page 43 This slot is the farthest one from the cylindrical charger connector. p) The batteries are now properly installed in Explorer Magellan. Removing the batteries from Explorer Magellan. a) Follow the above process in reverse order. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 44: Chair Adjustments

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  • Page 45: Point Traditional Arm Adjustments

    Remove the arm by flipping it back, pulling on the plunger knob, and sliding the arm outward. To reinstall the arm, hold it in the rotated 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 46: Back Adjustments

    To move the back, loosen the four hex head bolts under the seat frame with a 1/2" wrench. The back support bracket can then be repositioned on the seat support frame by sliding the bracket along its 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 47 Figure 9 most forward position when the release lever is moved forward. The release lever is always activated by pushing forward, whether recline angles are being increased or decreased. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 48 15 back. This back angle setting is adjusted using the handle installed. Loosen the 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...
  • Page 49 Once the back hardware is secured in place, the PRISM back can be placed back onto the chair. D. Cane Back Adjustments Width 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 50 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” or 25”. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 51: Seat Adjustments

     Tools required: Phillips screwdriver, 7/16” wrench or socket Figure 12 Seat Adjustments A. Seat Depth In conjunction with the back position, seat position 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 52 CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS results in seat depths of 17, 18, 19 and 20 inches on Explorer Magellan. The seat pan remains in place and the back location is adjusted fore and aft to achieve the desired seat depth. It is customary to set seat depths to the nearest inch, but the range is continuously adjustable so other depths may be set as required.
  • Page 53 Rear Seat Support Figure 14 Remove the 1/4-20 bolts and split washers from the upper portion of the Rear Seat Support 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 54 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 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 55 Set to desired width and retighten the bolts to 150ft.lb torque to make sure that the adjustment is fixed and will not move upon sitting. Figure 15 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 56: Free Wheel

    To disengage the motors, turn the free- 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 57 CHAIR ADJUSTMENTS wheel lever so it points outward towards the wheel as shown in Fig 16.  Tools required: None. The free wheel levers are turned by hand. Figure 17 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 58 NEVER place the wheelchair in freewheel mode while on an angled surface. Freewheeling on a slope may allow the powered wheelchair to roll uncontrollably, causing personal Injury to a user or attendant, or damage to the wheelchair or property. 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 59: Front Riggings

    Ensure that both stop are adjusted equally, so each side supports half the load.  Tools required: 3/16” Allen hex key, 7/16” wrench or socket, 5/32” Allen hex key 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 60 Magellan, rotate it outward, and lift it up. To reinstall the footrests, orient the footrest so the footplate is pointing out from the side of Explorer Magellan. Insert the front rigging plug into the bracket, and rotate towards the front of Explorer Magellan to lock the release lever in place.
  • Page 61 OUTSIDE of the vertical tubes, is at the desired value, reinstall the four bolts and lock washers in Figure 19 Upside Down View of Chair (front edge) the appropriate holes under the back post 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 62 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. 2. Slide the footrest brackets to the appropriate fore/aft position. The footrest brackets may be moved in 1/2"...

  • Page 63: Anchor Brackets

    Anchor brackets are installed in the front and rear of Bracket Head Capscrew and the Explorer Magellan chair as shown below. 2-1/4” Lock washers Note: There should be a total of 4 (four) anchor brackets. 2 brackets in the front and 2 brackets in the back of the chair.

  • Page 64: Cleaning Instructions

    RINSE WITH A DAMP RAG AFTER CLEANING TO ENSURE THAT ANY SOAP RESIDUE IS REMOVED DO NOT USE CLEANING PRODUCTS WITHOUT CONSULTING THE PRODUCTS’ INSTRUCTIONS AND TAKING APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS FOR HUMAN EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS 730 REV 09 DATE REV: 09/02/14 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 65: Limited Warranty

    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. Warranty Period...

  • Page 66: Limitations And Exclusions

    The above warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced. Products subjected to neglect, abuse, improper use, maintenance or storage, or damages beyond QSF: 390 –UM 1024409 REV02 09/19/13 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 67 FMHI’ written consent; nor shall it apply if components not supplied by FMHI are added to the product, or if someone not authorized by FMHI services the product. QSF: 390 –UM 1024409 REV02 09/19/13 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...
  • Page 68 FMHI is given at the end of this document. Please do not return products to FMHI without prior authorization. Products returned to FMHI without prior authorization will not be accepted. QSF: 390 –UM 1024409 REV02 09/19/13 POWER CHAIR: EXPLORER MAGELLAN...

  • Page 69: Serial Number

    LIMITED WARRANTY Please fill in the information for your dealer for future reference: Dealer Information Name of Dealership: Address: Contact Name: Phone: Fax: Email: Product: Orion Explorer Magellan By Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. Serial Number: QSF: 390 –UM 1024409 REV02 09/19/13...

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