Shoprider HD 888WHD User's Manual
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1. Heavy Duty Powerchair USER MANUAL Models SHOPRIDER HD 888WHD SHOPRIDER WS 888WS SHOPRIDER WS 888WS INTRODUCTION T 22 ee 3 EMI REER EE 4 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVES 4 POWERED CHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE EMI 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS soii 6 7 FEATURE GUIDE ti 8 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 10 THE JOYSTICK CONTROLLER WS sa een 10 LOCKING UNLOCKING THE JOY STICK 11 DRIVE FREEWHEEL MECHANISM nenn 12 13 USER TRANSFERRING nee 14 RECLINING SEAT nee ee 14 DISASSEMBLING TRANSPORTING YOUR POWERCHAIR 15 16 DRIVING YOUR POWERCHAIR nen 17 CARING FOR YOUR POWERCHAIR 18 BATTERIES AND BATTERY 19 BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURES cai 20 TROUBLESHOOTING a 21 SPECIFICA TIONS m 22 QUARTERLY INSPECTION u ee 23 DISCLAIMER q 24 NOTE Se RUN 25 27 LOG A A 28 4 27 2006 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on insisting the best Shoprider heavy duty Powerchairs are the ultimate combination of style comfort and reliability The heavy duty features support ease of use for today s a2. radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the Powerchair is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the Powerchair OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the Powerchair may make it more susceptible to EMI NOTE There is no easy way to evaluate the overall immunity of the powered chair Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake to your Powerchair provider and note whether there are sources of EMI nearby 4 27 2006 3 Safety Instructions Please use your Powerchair to enhance your active lifestyle With increased mobility please observe a few rules to ensure safe operation of your Powerchair So please 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Do not drive the Powerchair without reading this manual Do not exceed the safe climbing maximum angle Table 2 Do not use the joystick in an erratic manner when going up or down an incline Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum weight limit Table 2 Do not turn off the joystick controller by switching the On Off Button when moving at any speed This will bring the electromagnetic brakes on immediately and could cause damage to the joystick controller Do not drive over deep and soft terrain soft dirt loose grave
3. Powerchair beyond it s limitations as described in this manual 28 Always put seat in most upright position whenever driving up an incline Important Notes The Shoprider Powerchair is designed to assist in your individual mobility needs Any usage outside of the guidelines in this manual may result in damage to the chair or injury to the user or third party Whenever a center bolt of the wheel assembly has been loosened please replace a specified new bolt from authorized providers and secure with a torque of 240 5 kg cm together with Loc tite 271 adhesive or equivalent Please do not lift the wheelchair by the armrests First Time Use Prior to using your Shoprider Powerchair for the first time you must charge the batteries fully refer to Battery Charging Procedures Charging may take up to 12 hours Charging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency and life of batteries 4 27 2006 7 Feature Guide SHOPRIDER HD MODEL 888 WHD Figure 1 1 Removable Armrests with Width Height 8 Angle Adjustment Flips Up for Easy Sideways Transfer 2 Programmable VR2 Joystick Controller with Adjustable speed 8 Battery Life Indicator 3 Charging Port 4 Deluxe Reclining Captain Seat 5 Adjustable Length Height Angle Extra Large Foot Plate 6 Front Castor Assy 9 flat free tire 7 Frame Serial Number 13 alphanumeric characters 8 Rear Drive Wheel 10 flat free t
4. tip wheel The actual driving range varies with the factors shown below The weight of the user Ground surface condition Battery condition Type of charger Ambient temperature Driving style 4 27 2006 gor m Qum co No cs 22 After battery and mechanical moving parts have broken in Proceed up any incline with seat in upright position For your own safety quarterly inspection and service on product has to be performed and signed by an authorized provider records below should be kept at all times NOTE Regular Monthl Maintenance The manufacturer distributor vendor will be indemnified from any product liability claim if the above maintenance service requirement are not met inspection is strongly recommended b the manufacturer to ensure ultimate performance of the vehicle Service Record Date of Purchase E 1 Purchaser Model Serial Dealer Unit Was Purchased From M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y 4 27 2006 23 Disclaimer Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider powerchair This Powerchair is not intended to be used by individuals with physical limitations that could prevent the user from operating the Powerch
5. Bars 4 Bars 3 Bars Flashing Danger you must From 30 50 Full battery charge stop and recharge the discharge Batteries batteries Failure to do so wij may result in damage of need charging batteri NEVER DISCHARGE BATTERIES TO RED BARS OF INDICATOR Figure 14 4 27 2006 19 Battery Charging Procedure Charging the Shoprider portable Powerchair Shoprider HD amp WS 1 Plug the A C power cord into the wall Plug the male three pin charger plug into the female 3 pin receiver located on the bottom of the VSI VR2 Refer to Figure 3 8 amp Fig 4 8 The battery charger s light indicator is as follows Red Charging Amber Charging Green Charging complete Depending on the amount of battery discharge the charge time can take up to 12 hours The battery charger has an electronic switch that will terminate the charge when the batteries are fully charged Do not remove the battery charger until the charging cycle is complete Be sure to unplug charger from the wall first before unplugging charger from the Powerchair WARNING Only use the original manufacturer approved charger This charger is for indoor use only Do not expose it to rain or water spray Do not leave the charger plugged into the Charging Port if the charger is not charging 4 27 2006 20 The Self Help Guide Table 1 is intended to assist in the location of a fault that may occur in a certain part of the Powerchair If after c
6. air safely Shoprider disclaims all responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its products Warranty is only valid when genuine Shoprider parts are used modifications on the Powerchair unless approved and authorized by Shoprider will automatically invalidate the warranties Standard warranty does not extend to consumable items and parties other than the original user The preceding guidance is intended to assist you in the safe operation of this Powerchair If you should have any questions about the correct operation of the Powerchair please contact your authorized Shoprider provider 4 27 2006 24 4 27 2006 25 4 27 2006 26 4 27 2006 27 Model Name Provider Stamp Serial No Shoprider Mobility Products Inc www shoprider com 800 743 0772 4 27 2006 28
7. chair for the first time you must charge the batteries fully refer to Battery Charging Procedures Charging may take up to 12 hours Charging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency and battery life Tires Since your tires are flat free tires there is no need to ever worry about tire air pressure General Maintenance and Lubrication Inspection for loose wheel bolts seat and arm tightening bolts castor nuts and other nuts and bolts is recommended on a regular basis Most lubricated components on the Powerchair are designed to be maintenance free and are sealed Therefore lubrication 15 not required for these components However the driving wheel axles and seat post should always have a very light coat of multi purpose grease DO NOT USE TOO MUCH GREASE Drips may stain or damage carpets furnishings etc is recommended that the driving axles inside the drive wheel assy and castor assemblies be checked and cleaned occasionally for hair and debris build up which will hinder the performance of the unit t is highly recommended that the batteries be fully charged after each use If the batteries are weak severely discharged or old a variety of problems may occur with the unit including charging problems reduced speed loss of range loss of charge capacity and others Please contact your provider for battery replacement and proper disposal 4 27 2006 18 Batteries S
8. ctive lifestyle We know that your Powerchair will provide many years of mobility for you Enjoy the freedom of mobility wherever you go This manual contains important information regarding the safe use of your Shoprider Powerchair Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using your Powerchair and make sure you understand all the instructions 4 27 2006 3 EMI WARNING Electromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources Powered electric chairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference which is a kind of interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones The interference from radio wave sources can cause the power chairs to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanently damage the powered chair s control system The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples include citizens band CB radios walkie talkies security fire and police transceivers cellular telephones and other personal communication devices NOTE Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON even when not being used 2 Medium Range mobile transceivers such as those used in po
9. ection loose wires or connections and may require additional service or replacement Contact your provider for assistance If the charger indicator light goes immediately to green when plugged in to charge the problem is likely a blown fuse popped circuit breaker push reset button or similar Contact your provider for assistance 4 27 2006 21 Specifications As a part of our ongoing product improvement initiative Shoprider reserves the right to change specifications and design without prior notice All specifications and dimensions are approximate Table 2 Shoprider HD Shoprider WS 888WHD 888WS Overall Dimensions gt gt LxWxH 47 x 29 x 50 36 x 24 x 39 Number Size of Front Tires 2 9 Inches 2 9 Inches Number Size of Rear Tires 2 10 Inches 2 10 Inches Total Weight of Unit With Seat and 301 Lbs 172 Lbs Batteries Maximum User Weight on level 500 Lbs 300 Lbs road Battery Capacity 12v 75Ah x 2 12v 36Ah x2 Charger Off Board 8 amp Off Board 8 amp Maximum Speed 4 37 mph 5mph Safe Climbing Angle Maximum Single Refer to figure 12 Refer to figure 13 User Weight Range 2 15 Miles 20 Miles Turning Radius 37 5 Inches 34 Inches Seat to floor height Eragon aan Adjustable 9 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 Ground Clearance 2 75 1 25 Output Power of Motor x2 1 hp 0 75 hp Reference Only Includes the anti
10. ed for either right or left hand use no tools required 8 Seat supporting posts with retaining pins can be adjusted in height 9 Backrest angle can be slightly adjusted from 90 to 102 2 3 4 S 6 7 Adjustments should be carried out by a provider attendant while the user is seated in the Powerchair with the Powerchair turned off the seat height adjustment is made when the user is out of seat 4 27 2006 16 Ramps Slopes and Cambers The portable indoor outdoor Powerchair has the ability to negotiate ramps slopes and cambers of a low to medium gradient It is of the utmost importance that the following points are observed 1 OW Never attempt to go up or down an incline which has a rough wet or slippery surface loose gravel tree roots wet grass polished floor etc Always approach an incline head on not at an angle Always travel at a speed that you are comfortable with and that you feel in complete control Avoid sudden or erratic action with the joystick Always have the reclining seat in the most upright position when driving up an incline When riding along in a straight line you may experience veering to one side This is due to the natural camber in the construction of the pavement To correct this you simply have to steer slightly against it as you continue to move forward 4 27 2006 17 Powerchair First Time Use Prior to using your Power
11. eed Joystick This controls the speed and direction of the Powerchair Push the joystick in the direction you want to go The further you push it the faster the speed will be Releasing the joystick will automatically engage the brakes and stop the Powerchair Charging Port This is the only charging port for the Shoprider WS When using this charging port only plug into this port with the qualified Shoprider charger certified by the original manufacturer of the Powerchair This port should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical devices Doing either of these as stated above will void the warranty of the Powerchair Note The controller can be fitted to suit either right or left handed users Please contact your provider for further assistance 4 27 2006 10 The Joystick Controller VR2 Shoprider HD 888 WHD 1 On Off Button This button turns the joystick controller hereinafter referred to as VR2 on and off Do not use this button to stop the power chair except in an emergency 2 Battery Gauge This is a 10 segment display which indicates if the VR2 is switched on and gives the state of charge of the battery Additionally any faults in the Powerchair electrical system are also indicated by this display Refer to Table 1 for more details 3 Maximum Speed Indicator This is 5 segment display which indicates the maximum speed setting selected 4 Horn Button This button operates the Powerc
12. hair s horn 5 Speed Decrease Button This Button Increases the maximum speed 6 Speed Increase Button This Button Increases the maximum speed 7 Joystick This controls the speed and direction of the Powerchair Push the joystick in the direction you want to go The further you push it the faster the speed will be Releasing the joystick will automatically engage the brakes and stop the Powerchair 8 Charging Port This is the only charging port for the Shoprider HD When using this charging port only plug into this port with the qualified Shoprider charger certified by the original manufacturer of the Powerchair This port should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical devices Doing either of these as stated above will void the warranty of the Powerchair Note The controller can be fitted to suit either right or left handed users Please contact your provider for further assistance 4 27 2006 11 LOCK MODE The VSI controller can be locked to prevent unauthorized use The locking method 15 achieved through a sequence of key presses and joystick movements as detailed below Note The joystick controller may or may not be programmed for the lock mode function Please contact your provider for further information To lock Powerchair controller While the controller is switched on depress and hold the on off button After 1 second the controller will bleep Now release the on off button Push the joystick for
13. hecking the fault from the table below and the fault is still showing do not use the Powerchair Turn off the power and consult your provider immediately Table 1 BATTERY GAUGE FAULT POSSIBLE VSI 50 VR2 FAULT CODE Battery voltage is too high check the battery connections Paren Call your Shoprider Provider 9 Bars flash Solenoid brake fault Check drive freewheel levers Possible controller fault Check controller connector Call 8 Bars flash your Shoprider Provider 7 Bars flash Possible joystick fault Be sure joystick 15 at center when controller is turned on Call your Shoprider Provider 6 Bars flash Battery charger connected Unplug charger 5 Bars flash Right hand motor wiring fault Check connections Call your Shoprider Provider 4 Bars flash Right hand motor disconnected Check connections Call your Shoprider Provider 3 Bars flash Left hand motor wiring fault Check connections Call your Shoprider Provider 2B Left hand motor disconnected Check connections Call ars flash your Shoprider Provider 1 Bar flash Low battery voltage Charge batteries immediately Do not drive Powerchair until batteries are completely charged Battery Charging Troubleshooting Shoprider WS 8 HD If the charger indicator light has a blinking red light after being plugged in and doesn t charge the batteries the batteries may be over discharged or there may be a brake in the conn
14. hoprider HD Shoprider WS The Shoprider WS is designed to operate on two 12 volt 36Ah sealed lead acid AGM or gel cell type aka SLA maintenance free batteries While the Shoprider HD is designed to operate on two 12 volt 75Ah sealed lead acid AGM or gel cell type aka SLA maintenance free batteries The life of the batteries may be affected by temperature terrain weight of user driving methods and care of batteries lt 15 recommended that you charge your batteries after every use Please pay close attention to the light indication on the charger to ensure that the batteries are fully charged before taken off of the charger The active user will need to charge the batteries after using approximately 30 of battery capacity As an inactive user only using from once a week to every other day the recharge point would be at 50 of discharge Refer to Figure 8 For extended battery life it is highly recommended that these guidelines be followed You cannot over charge the batteries Keeping the batteries charged extends the life of the batteries SLA batteries should be kept fully charged at all times They must not be left in a discharged state if the unit is not being used for some time or the batteries will be permanently damaged and will no longer hold a charge The SLA batteries should be checked once a month and kept charged as needed Typically SLA batteries have up to about 400 charging cycles Red Bottom Amber Middle Green Top 3
15. ire 9 Removable shroud for easy battery access 4 27 2006 8 SHOPRIDER WS MODEL 888WS Figure 2 1 Removable Armrests with Width Height Length amp Angle Adjustment Flips Up for Easy Sideways Transfer 2 Programmable VSI Joystick Controller with Adjustable speed amp Battery Life Indicator 3 Charging Port 4 Deluxe Pillow top Leatherette Captain Seat 5 Standard Adjustable Length amp Angle Foot Plate 6 Front Castor Assy 9 flat free tire 7 Frame Serial Number 13 alphanumeric characters 8 Rear Drive Wheel 10 flat free tire 4 27 2006 9 Getting to Know Your Shoprider Powerchair The Joystick Controller VSI Shoprider WS 888WS 1 Battery Gauge This is a 10 segment Maximum Speed Indicator This is a 5 Horn Button This button operates the Speed Decrease Button This button On Off Button This button turns the joystick controller hereinafter referred to as VSI on and off Do not use this button to stop the power chair except in an emergency display which indicates if the VSI is switched on and gives the state of charge of the battery Additionally any faults in the Powerchair electrical system are also indicated by this display Refer to Table 1 for more details segment display which indicates the maximum speed setting selected Powerchair s horn decreases the maximum speed Speed Increase Button This Button Increases the maximum sp
16. l deep grass Do not attempt to mount a curb height above 2 inches Do not mount or dismount the Powerchair unless the electromagnetic brakes are engaged and joystick controller is off Do not operate the Powerchair if the unit is in freewheel mode Do not use on the road except when crossing between sidewalks Do not sit on the Powerchair when in a vehicle but transfer to a vehicle seat Do not exceed any grade over 6 degrees 10 Always stop fully before changing forward or reverse direction Always engage a slow speed when going down gradients move the joystick slowly towards center position to reduce the speed Always approach and climb over curbs at slow speed Always approach curbs and gradients at 90 degrees Always use the safety belt 4 27 2006 6 18 Always keep the feet on the leg rest while driving 19 Always make sure the batteries are fully charged before setting out on a journey 20 Always charge the Powerchair in a well ventilated area to prevent any possible risk 21 Always check that the drive wheels are engaged Someone may have left the Powerchair in freewheel mode 22 Always reduce your speed when turning sharply 23 Avoid turning sharply on a slope or gradient 24 To brake in an emergency simply release the joystick 25 Always try to find a dropped curb or curb cutout whenever possible 26 Always keep your Powerchair properly maintained 27 Never try to use your
17. lice cars fire trucks ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long Range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios 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 problems to your Powerchair Note The VSI VR2 Controller EMI rating is FDA regulated and conforms to federal regulations 4 27 2006 4 Powered Chair Electromagnetic Interference Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense the closer one moves to the transmitting antenna source the EM fields from hand held radio sources transceivers are of special concern is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the Powerchairs control system while using these devices This can affect the Powerchairs movement and braking Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the Powerchair WARNINGS The following warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or Powerchair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitter receivers such as citizens band CB
18. operate VSI only For the HD if one side is in drive mode amp the other is in freewheel the powerchair will spin in circles Shoprider HD Drive Freewheel Mechanism The drive freewheel levers are found toward the rear of the Powerchair one on top left and one bottom right These levers will allow you to disengage the drive mechanism and push the Powerchair while in freewheel mode FIG 5 Shoprider WS Drive Freewheel Mechanism The drive freewheel levers are found toward the front of the Powerchair one on each side located at the end of each motor These levers will allow you to disengage the drive mechanism and push the Powerchair while in freewheel mode FIG 6 Figure 5 Free Wheel Levers Free Wheel Lever NOTE There is another lever on opposite side same location 4 27 2006 13 1 Vinyl armpad 2 Height adjustment bolt allows for the height of the armpad to be adjusted to fit the users needs 3 Pivot base for the front of the armpad Acts as a base allowing for easy flip up release for the armpad 4 Seat height adjustment pins Allow for the height of the seat to be adjusted to fit the user s needs 4 pins total 5 Height adjustment knob allows for the rear section of the armpad to be adjusted height wise 6 Seat recline lever allows for the seat to recline back 7 Height Adjustment bolt allow for the adjustment of the footplate s height 8 Length adjustment pin all
19. ow for the length of the footplate to be adjusted 4 27 2006 14 djustable Seat Arm nd footplate for the Shoprider WS gt v ssemblies AE Figure 9 Adjustable Arpmpads the armpads flip up for sideways transfer They also adjust length wise to fit the users needs Tightening knob which assists in the length wise adjustment of your armpads Tightening bolt which can be used to adjust the height of each individual armpad Swing Away VSI controller bracket which allows the controller to swing away from the unit and closer to the user arm Seat tightening knobs which are used to tighten up and secure the seat in place Has an adjustable height capability There are two height adjustment holes in which a steel bolt goes through the selected hole for the desired seat height figure 11 6 Adjustable footplate pin which allows the user to adjust the length of the footplate to meet there needs Figure 10 4 27 2006 13 The Powerchair has many features designed to give the user maximum comfort Adjustments can be made to the following parts of the Powerchair 1 Footrest can be lengthened outward from the main frame in three positions Footrest angle can be adjusted from 0 to 60 Armrests can be set at different angles Armrests can be set at different lengths Arms can be adjusted in height Arms can be adjusted in width Joystick controller can be fitt
20. ward until the controller bleeps Push the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps Release the joystick there will be a long bleep The Powerchair controller is now locked To unlock the Powerchair controller Use the on off button to switch the controller on The maximum speed profile indicator will be rippling up and down Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps Push the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps Release the joystick there will be a long bleep The Powerchair is now unlocked SLEEP MODE If the controller is left on and not used for more than ten minutes the controller will automatically go to sleep This is recognized by a slow intermittent flash of the battery indicator lights Simply turn the controller off and back on to reset Always leave the chair in drive mode The freewheel option is there only to allow the chair to be pushed manually when the need arises 1 to store or push unit out of a tight space Following the sticker picture put each lever in the direction of the person sitting down driving the chair The Powerchair will not function while the drive mechanism is disengaged in freewheel In addition the VSI will flash a fault code and beep steadily if turned on Refer to Table 1 for more details 4 27 2006 12 Both left and right sides must be in drive mode for power chair to operate Otherwise the Powerchair will flash fault code of 9 lights and will not
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