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Contents
1Power Wheelchair Owner’s Manual ................................................................................ 5
1.1 Intended Use............................................................................................................ 5
2Safety and Damage Warnings ........................................................................................ 6
3Safety ............................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Transfers.................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Motor Vehicle Transport ........................................................................................... 7
3.3 Weight Limitations.................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Stairs and Escalators................................................................................................ 7
3.5 Transportation Products for your wheelchair............................................................. 7
3.6 Public Streets and Roadways................................................................................... 8
3.7 Stationary Obstacles: (Steps, Kerbs, Etc.)................................................................ 8
3.8 Climbing or Descending an Incline ........................................................................... 8
3.8.1 Maximum Recommended Incline....................................................................... 9
3.9 Removable Parts.....................................................................................................10
3.10 Cornering Information...........................................................................................10
3.11 Electromagnetic Fields (further information is in Appendix B –Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI).............................................................................................................10
3.12 Positioning Belts...................................................................................................11
3.13 Weather Precautions............................................................................................11
3.14 Reaching and Bending.........................................................................................11
3.15 Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations................................................................11
3.16 Alcohol/Smoking ..................................................................................................11
4Specifications.................................................................................................................12
4.1 The Frontier.............................................................................................................12
4.2 Standards testing.....................................................................................................12
5Operating Instructions....................................................................................................13
5.1 Performance adjustments........................................................................................13
5.2 Positioning...............................................................................................................13
5.3 Freewheel Mode –pushing the power chair ............................................................13
5.4 Electrical Safety Protection......................................................................................14
5.5 Seat Tilt Option –if fitted .........................................................................................14
5.6 Power elevating seat option –if fitted ......................................................................14
5.7 ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol 1 –Section 19 and ISO7176-19 restraint system; if fitted.....15
6Joystick controls.............................................................................................................16
6.1 Joystick power.........................................................................................................16
6.2 Rain and Water .......................................................................................................16
6.3 Joystick lead............................................................................................................16
6.4 Controller program...................................................................................................16
6.5 Hand control joystick operation –figure 3 –G90A...................................................17
6.5.1 On/Off Button....................................................................................................17
6.5.2 Right Indicator (If Lights Are Fitted)..................................................................17
6.5.3 Horn..................................................................................................................17
6.5.4 Left Indicator (If Lights Are Fitted)....................................................................18
6.5.5 Mode.................................................................................................................18
6.5.6 ASK (Accessory Shortcut Key)..........................................................................18
6.5.7 Lighting Menu Mode –If Fitted (Not Standard)..................................................19
6.5.8 Lock Mode –If Fitted (Not Standard).................................................................19
6.5.9 The Joystick......................................................................................................19
6.5.10 Charging........................................................................................................20
7Batteries & Charging......................................................................................................20
7.1 Batteries..................................................................................................................20
7.2 Battery Charging......................................................................................................20
7.3 Charging Procedure ................................................................................................20
7.4 Public Transportation...............................................................................................21
7.5 Battery Disposal and Recycling...............................................................................21
