System information
HULA 17
Rev.1.0
DANGER!
The Brake release• is only to be used in an
emergency power breakdown situation e.g. When
the wheelchair has to be moved manually to get the
user into a safe environment. It is not intended for
permanent use or to push the wheelchair up/down a
slope with the user sitting in it.
The wheelchair’s automatic braking system will •
not work unless the brake release levers are in the
“DRIVE” position.
Brake release, can also be used if a complete and •
catastrophic loss of power such as control system
failure or battery failure has occurred.
Brake release, should not be habitually used as a •
means of transporting the user as if in a manual
wheelchair.
When the power wheelchair is functioning normally, •
the brake release should only be used to park or
store the unoccupied wheelchair.
Never push the occupied power wheelchair up or •
down a slope with the Brake release in freewheel.
Never attempt to disengage the brake release •
mechanism whilst sitting in the wheelchair,
especially on a slope.
Always ensure the Brake release levers are in the •
drive position before using the wheelchair.
Fig. 5.8
Fig.5.4
Fig.5.7
Fig. 5.6
Fig.5.5
Fig. 5.9
WARNINGS!
Make sure that when the wheelchair is stored •
the controller is switched off and the freewheel
mechanisms are engaged, (in Drive).
Do not lift the wheelchair by any of the plastic shrouds. •
Caution should be taken while the wheelchair is in •
freewheel.
To remove the control pod/joystick:
Loosen the adjustment screw on the control arm and •
slide the arm out of the bracket, (Fig 5.4).
Disconnect the control loom plug located under the •
seat, (Fig.5.5)
Place the controller and arm in a safe place until •
required.
To reconnect the hand control just repeat the process •
in reverse.
5.3 Re-Assembling
Place the backrest into the receivers and tighten the •
lever screws carefully.
If required reconnect the control pod joystick. •
Attach the swing-away leg rests. •
Make sure your freewheel mechanisms are engaged, •
(in DRIVE).
WARNING!
Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests, leg rests •
or any of the shrouds, since they are detachable and
harm could be done to the user or to the wheelchair.
The wheelchair is not designed for use with a hoist, •
(Fig.5.6)
5.4 Brake release (Fig.5.7 - 5.9)
There are two brake release, (freewheel), levers located
under the seat by the battery cover.
Ensure the controller is switched off before you engage •
the release levers – Failure to do so will increase the
force needed to push the wheelchair.
Push the levers forward towards the front of the •
wheelchair to engage DRIVE.
Pull the levers backwards towards the rear of the •
wheelchair to disengage drive, FREEWHEEL.
There is a label located next to each lever to explain •
the operation of the levers.