ELECTRIC MOBILITY CORP.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL GUIDELINES 3 2. SPECIFICATIONS 6 3. SAFETY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 7 4. TILT ONLY 8 5. RECLINE ONLY 9 6. TILT/RECLINE COMBINATION 10 7. ARMRESTS 11 8. RIGGINGS 12 ADJUSTING POWER LEGRESTS 12 OPERATING THE POWER LEGREST 14 INSTALLING /REMOVING SWING-AWAY FOOTREST 15 LIMITED WARRANTY 17 9. EMC Part: 19254300 ● Rev.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL WARNING: This product is intended to be prescribed, fitted and applied by a Health Care professional trained in the use and function of Powered Tilt and Recline Seating Systems in conjunction with Powered Wheelchairs. Serious injury could occur if the application and use of this product is not directed by such a HealthCare professional.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the powered wheelchair’s control system while using these devices. This can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL ELECTRIC MOBILITY CORP. TILT/RECLINE SEATING SYSTEM Product Specifications Seat Width Range 14” – 24” / In 1-inch increments Seat Depth Range 14” – 20” / In 1-inch increments Back Height Range 16” - 24” / In 1-inch increments Tilt Range: • Tilt Only Systems 0° to 55° • Tilt/Recline Systems 0° to 55° Recline Range: • Recline Only Systems 85° to 165° • Tilt/Recline Systems 85° to 165° Tilt Speed 5.8mm/s Recline Speed 6.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL SAFETY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST NOTE: To operate properly and safely, your seating system must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your seating system/wheelchair. Initial adjustments will be made by the Rascal Mobility Consultant to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL TILT SYSTEM ONLY Specifications: • Tilt range – adjustable between 0° to 55° • Occupant weight limit – 250 to 350 lbs. (Depending on the base) o 250lbs for 312 Base o 300lbs for 301 Base o 350lbs for 710 Base • Operating speed – 2°/s (5.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL RECLINE SYSTEMS ONLY Key Features: • Recline Range – Infinite between 85° to 165° • Occupant weight limit – 250 to 350 lbs. (Depending on the base) o 250lbs for 312 Base o 300lbs for 301 Base o 350lbs for 710 Base • Operating Speed – 5.3°/s (6.6mm/s) • Output Distance – 99.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL TILT/RECLINE COMBINATION SYSTEMS Key Features: • • • • • • Tilt Seat: Tilt range – adjustable between 0° to 55° Occupant weight limit – 250 to 350 lbs. (Depending on the base) o 250lbs for 312 Base o 300lbs for 301 Base o 350lbs for 710 Base Operating speed – 2°/s (5.8mm/s) Reclining Back: Recline Range – Infinite between 85° to 165° at 3° Seat Angle Occupant Weight Limit – to 350 lbs. (Depending on the base) Operating Speed – 5.3°/s (6.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL About Drive Lockout: Drive lock-out is a feature designed to prevent the wheelchair from being driven while in any recline/back angle combination over 20º RELATIVE TO THE VERTICAL POSITION. When the drive lock-out feature has been activated, the LED on the four-way toggle switch will light (Figure 3). To deactivate the drive lockout feature simply return the chair to the lowered position and the back to an upright position.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL ADJUSTING POWER ELEVATING LEGRESTS FOOTPLATE HEIGHT (FIGURE 5) 1. Note the angle of the footplate in relation to the legrest as shown in FIGURE 5. 2. Loosen, but do not remove the three (3) hex bolts and locknuts that secure the footplate to the legrest. 3. Adjust the footplate to the desired height. 4. Line up the footplate to the angle noted in STEP 1. 5. While holding the footplate, tighten the three (3) hex bolts and locknuts securely.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL CALFPAD HEIGHT (FIGURE 6) 1. Turn the calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair. 2. Slide calfpad up or down until desired position is obtained. 3. Turn the calfpad towards the inside of the wheelchair. CALFPAD DEPTH (FIGURE 6) 1. Remove the hex bolt and locknut that secure the calfpad and spacer to the adjustment bracket. 2. Move the legrest to one (1) of three (3) positions. 3. Reinstall the hex bolt through the spacer and calfpad.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL OPERATING THE POWER LEGREST Specifications: • Operating speed – 20.0mm/s • Stops automatically at end of travel in both directions Operating the Power Legrest: The standard method for operation of the powered seating system is through a Toggle Switch. Figure 8 below details operation using a toggle switch. Note: The powered legrests of the seating system may in some cases be run through the joystick.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL INSTALLING/REMOVING SWINGAWAY FOOTREST INSTALLING 1. Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to the wheelchair). 2. Insert the footrest assembly mounting pin into the mounting tube of the wheelchair frame. 3. Rotate the footrest towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place. NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the other footrest assembly. 5.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL 60° and 70° (FIGURE 10) 1. Remove the footrest from the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING SWINGAWAY FOOTREST in this procedure of the manual. 2. Remove the hex screw and coved spacer and slide the footrest up or down on its mounting tube until the desired footrest height is achieved. 3. Reassemble the hex screw and coved spacer through the footrest upper support and mounting tube as shown in FIGURE 10. 4. Securely tighten the hex screw and coved spacer. 5.
POWER SEATING OWNERS MANUAL LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. Additionally, this warranty is extended to FSS ordering activities that are original purchasers/users of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
