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Gf0600059revb06 ©gf health products, inc. November 2006 metro ® power iii power wheelchair owner’s manual important: read this manual before operating your metro power iii power wheelchair. Save this manual for later use..
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 2 contents i introduction .........................................................................................................3 ii safety precautions ......................................................................................
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 3 i introduction important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this owner’s manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair, and refer to it as often as...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 4 ii safety precautions important: before using your metro power iii, please read and understand the following safety precautions. Maintenance protect your metro power iii by having it serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your wheelch...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 5 warning: do not enter or exit the wheelchair without first turning the wheelchair power switch off, and ensuring that the drive engagement levers are engaged, to prevent wheelchair movement. Warning: operate only with anti-tippers in pl...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 6 warning: do not switch programmer into program mode while wheelchair is mov- ing. Warning: do not disconnect the wheelchair batteries while the programmer is con- nected to the integral controller. Warning: do not use any adaptive contr...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 electromagnetic interference (emi) from radio wave sources it is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your everest & jennings metro power iii power wheelchair. Pow...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s 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 c...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 9 iii handling tips the everest & jennings metro power iii been designed and engineered to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended purpose. However, it is possible to tip the metro power iii over if it is use...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 10 reaching / bending forward or sideward warning: do not attempt to reach objects if you are required to move forward in the seat. Do not attempt to retrieve objects from the floor if you must reach down between your knees. Do not shift ...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 11 always inspect the ramp for hazards such as holes, slippery or uneven surfaces, etc. Before starting up or down. If you can not see the entire ramp, ask someone to inspect it for you. Ascent lean the upper part of your body slightly fo...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 12 iv getting started the metro power iii is designed to provide the highest degree of independence and mobility. The tested range of the metro power iii is approximately 16 miles on a hard level surface (tested with a 250 lb. User and fu...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 13 power drive system the metro power iii power drive system consists of two independent rear drive wheels, an integral controller, independent, direct drive right and left motors, and two twelve volt batteries (not sup- plied by graham-f...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 14 control panel features, vsi integral controller the vsi control panel is shown at right. A description of each feature follows. On/off switch the on/off switch turns wheel- chair power on and off. When wheelchair power is on, the batte...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 15 v operating instructions read and understand all safety precautions before operating your wheelchair. 1. Charge the batteries fully before use. For installation and charging information, refer to part vii, batteries. Drive engagement l...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 16 adjust extension position clamp release extension clamp bracket arm integral controller vi adjustments the metro power iii offers several adjustments to enhance driving ease and comfort. Adjustments should be performed with wheelchair ...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 1 adjust footplate extension length (left shown) clamp footplate extension tube footrest hanger tube footrest—detachable, swingaway warning: the lowest part of the footplate extensions should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 / 2 inches...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 1 hinge plate swingaway release lever elevating legrest (upper part only shown— legrest may not appear exactly as shown) elevating legrest, left shown (may not appear exactly as shown) legrest release lever elevating legrest—detachable, s...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 19 adjust elevating legrest footplate extension length 7 / 32 " hex key to adjust footplate extension length, you will loosen the clamp that holds the footplate extension inside the legrest hanger. 1. Loosen legrest hanger clamp: use a 7 ...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 20 adjust wheel locks 3 / 16 " hex key note: checkthetirepressurebeforeadjustingthewheellocks—tiresshouldbeproperlyinflatedbe- foreadjusting. 1. Place the wheel lock in the off (un- locked) position. 2. Loosen the wheel lock clamp: use 3 ...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 21 vii batteries batteries are of critical importance, require attention and maintenance, and will require periodic replacement. As batteries age, their ability to hold a charge decreases. Old batteries discharge much more quickly than ne...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 22 battery charger battery charger features fuse 115 the 4 amp switch-mode battery charger has the following features: • compatible with gel cell lead acid, sealed lead acid, and unsealed lead acid batteries. • can be left connected indef...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 23 on/off switch the on/off switch turns battery charger power on and off. Ac voltage switch the ac voltage switch changes the voltage between 115 volts and 230 volts. See batteryvoltage switchonwrongsetting in troubleshootingfor directio...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 24 battery charger safety warning: do not use a household extension cord if the charger plug does not reach the power outlet. Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, us...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 25 warning: do not use battery chargers not supplied by graham-field. Battery char- gers not supplied by graham-field could damage the controller and the battery charger. Electrical arcing could result, which could cause severe personal i...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 26 remove and install batteries warning: batteries can supply a large amount of current. Take care not to connect the terminals accidentally with anything metal; severe burns could result. Warning: always wear safety glasses and gloves wh...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 2 install batteries tools needed: phillips screwdriver, 3/8” wrench refer to picture at right for battery box and connector orientation. 1. Place battery in battery box. Repeat for other battery. 2. Connect wires in battery box lids: use ...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 2 battery maintenance warning: batteries can supply a large amount of current. Do not wear jewelry or watches when working on batteries. Take care not to connect the terminals acciden- tally with anything metal; severe burns could result....
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 29 viii maintenance we urge you to protect your power drive wheelchair investment by keeping your metro power iii in top condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide years of superb performance. W...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 30 list of tools the tools and cleaning supplies listed will assist in the procedures outlined in part viii. Adjustable wrench phillips screwdriver blade screwdriver battery terminal cleaning tool mild soap or cleaning agent auto wax or e...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 31 3. Push the joystick slowly forward until you hear the park brakes operate. The wheelchair may start to move. 4. Immediately release the joystick. You must be able to hear each park brake operate within a few seconds. 5. Repeat the tes...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 32 check tires examine the tires periodically for wear, and replace as required. Check wheel lock engagement check wheel lock engagement weekly. See part vi, adjustwheellocks, to adjust wheel locks. Warning: if a wheel lock becomes worn o...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 33 inspect motor brushes the motor brushes should be inspected for wear every six months and replaced as needed. This should be performed by an graham-field dealer. S caution: badlywornbrushescanresultindamagetothemotorsorintegralcontroll...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 34 ix troubleshooting troubleshooting, power drive most power drive problems are battery related. As batteries age, their ability to hold a charge decreas- es. Old batteries discharge much more quickly than new batteries under the same dr...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 35 symptom battery possiblecause correctiveaction gauge lights wheelchair off won’tdrive flashfast controlsystemfault thecontrollersafetycircuitshaveoperatedandthecontrollerhas (evenwith beenpreventedfrommovingthewheelchair.Thisindicatest...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 36 battery gauge diagnostic guide table the following system faults will prevent the wheelchair from driving. Battery gauge system lights fault check/action bar1 lowbattery thebatteriesneedchargingorthereisabadconnectiontothebatteries.Che...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 3 troubleshooting, battery charger symptom check—action batterycharger note: the charge indicator led may be green or flash green when the batteries first begin greenled to charge, but should change to yellow when the batteries are chargi...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 3 symptom check—action 1. Hold line connector by its body and pull straight out from battery charger. 2. Use a small screwdriver to remove ac fuse compartment cover. 3. Slide ac fuse compartment out from battery charger. There is a spare ...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 39 x transporting the metro power iii warning: this wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a mo- tor vehicle, always transfer ...
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 40 xi limited warranty this warranty has been drafted to comply with the u.S. Federal law applicable to products manu- factured after july 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer a...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 41 alsonotapplytoproductsmodifiedwithoutgfhealthproducts,inc. ’sexpresswrittenconsent; norshallitapplyifpartsnotmanufacturedbygfhealthproducts,inc. ,orifpartsnotcomplying withoriginalequipmentspecificationsareaddedtoagfhealthproducts,inc....
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Gf0600059revb06, november 2006 metro power iii owner’s manual 42 xii index a adjustments 16 arm, flip back 16 ascent 11 b backward, reaching / bending 10 balance 9 batteries 21 batteries, clean 28 batteries, install 27 batteries, remove 26 batteries, troubleshooting 34 batterychargeracconnector23 ba...
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Metro power iii owner’s manual gf0600059revb06, november 2006 43 r ramps and inclines 10 reaching / bending 9 red led, battery charger 23 replacement parts, non-graham-field 6 s safety precautions 4 sideward, reaching / bending 10 t tires, check 32 tools, adjustment, list 16 tools and cleaning suppl...
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U.S.A., corporate headquarters: graham-field health products 2935 northeast parkway atlanta, georgia 30360 telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www.Grahamfield.Com.