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Magic Extreme X8 Owner's Manual
Summary of Extreme X8
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Page 1 frontier v6 extreme x8 owners manual all models (in english) join the magic mobility facebook and you tube communities f.
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Page 2 contents important warranty information .............................................................................. 4 1 power wheelchair owner’s manual .................................................................................... 5 1.1 intended use .....................................
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Page 3 7.4 public transportation .................................................................................................27 7.5 battery disposal and recycling ...................................................................................27 8 care & maintenance ............................
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Page 4 important warranty information warranty terms commencement of warranty period: the warranty period begins on the date that the product is first received by the customer, or thirty (30) days from the shipping date from magic mobility, whichever comes first. Repair and replacement: customers sh...
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Page 5 1power wheelchair owner’s manual thank you for choosing a magic mobility product. We are proud of the quality construction of every chair we build. This owner’s manual explains the operation of your new chair. Please read it carefully as it contains important safety, care and maintenance info...
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Page 6 if you experience any problems with your power chair that you are unable to solve, or if you do not feel capable of safely following any of the instructions and/or recommendations as contained in this manual, please contact your magic mobility dealer. You will find the model designation and s...
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Page 7 2safety and damage warnings throughout this manual, you will find the following safety and damage warnings. Warning! This is a warning which, if ignored, may cause injury to yourself and other people stop! This is an instruction that, if not followed, may result in damage to your power chair....
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Page 8 for side transfers ensure armrests and legrests are swung away or removed, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward. Warning! Avoid putting all your weight on either armrests or footrests. This may cause the power chair ...
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Page 9 3.4stairs and escalators this power chair is not specifically designed to negotiate stairs but is able to do so only in cases with low step heights and long step landings. Warning! Take great care using your power chair to negotiate stairs. Never use your power chair to negotiate escalators. ...
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Page 10 frontier extreme x8 figure 1 - correct and incorrect approaches to obstacles.
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Page 11 3.8climbing or descending an incline when climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving; however do not use excessive speed. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously. If at anytime you feel uncomfortable, reduce your acceleration rate. When driving do...
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Page 12 3.9removable parts stop! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts (armrests, legrest, backrest). This may result in personal injury and/or damage to the chair. 3.10cornering information excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping....
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Page 13 3.13weather precautions warning! Do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery conditions (i.E. Footpaths and roads). Such use may adversely affect the performance and safety of your power chair, resulting in an accident and personal injury. Salted surfaces will cause accelerated corros...
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Page 14 4specifications 4.1 the frontier a frontier power chair is depicted below. This will help you identify some of the features referred to throughout this manual. Backrest armrest joystick seat footrest front castors drive wheels power base rear castors headrest.
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Page 15 4.2the extreme x8 an extreme x8 power chair is depicted. This will help you identify some of the features referred to throughout this manual. 4.3standards testing information regarding the performance attributes and controlled testing results of the power chair may be obtained from the power...
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Page 16 5operating instructions the speed and direction of the power chair is controlled with by the joystick turn on your power chair use the joystick to control the speed and direction of travel at times, particularly during high acceleration on inclines, not all of the castor wheels will contact ...
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Page 17 freewheel levers, up – engaged, down = disengaged the wheelchair controls will not function and a message will appear on the screen “brake error” when the chair is in free-wheel mode. This feature has been intentionally incorporated to protect the user from unsafe situations. These levers ar...
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Page 18 critical! Do not put your fingers, toes or any objects into the tilt mechanism while it is operating. Serious personal injury will occur. 5.6power elevating seat option – if fitted the power elevating seat will allow more freedom and independence by extending your level of reach. The seat he...
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Page 19 5.8steering lock option - if fitted (extreme x8 only) the purpose of the steering lock is to provide greater straight-line directional stability. This is particularly useful when reversing the wheelchair down-ramps out of a vehicle. This is achieved by locking the steering tie-rod and is eng...
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Page 20 6joystick controls the joystick controls may be customised and may be one of a number of different models depending upon users requirements. This manual contains information on the standard joystick control. 6.1 joystick power if the power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner, immedi...
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Page 21 in spite of its sophistication, the r-net cannot take into account circumstances which put the wheelchair or the controller outside of their specified operating conditions, and so it is important that the user follows the precautions below: 1) do not drive the wheelchair: a) beyond restricti...
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Page 22 magic mobility accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from unexpected stopping of the wheelchair or improper programming of the control system, improper use of the wheelchair, improper use of the control system or if any of the criteria detailed in this document are not met. 6.6...
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Page 23 6.8basic programming and set-up basic programming can be achieved by pushing and holding the decrease/increase speed buttons at the same time this will take you to a menu so the screen brightness, clock and trip distance can be set and re-set. 6.9lcd screen the status of the control system c...
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Page 24 mounting: make sure the controller is securely fixed to your wheelchair. Do not over tighten any screws. 6.12diagnostics and trouble shooting diagnostics should only be conducted by healthcare professionals with in-depth knowledge of pgdt electronic control systems. An incorrect or badly eff...
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Page 25 the next section covers typical problems that can be easily fixed at home and are related to the settings or the powering up of the wheelchair. Please contact your service agent if you have any doubt. Centre joystick - the most common cause of this trip is if the joystick is deflected away f...
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Page 26 7batteries & charging 7.1 batteries your power chair uses high quality long lasting gel cell batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. There is no need to check the electrolyte fluid level they contain. Despite their similarity to automotive batteries, they are not the same. Automotive...
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Page 27 warning! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery. Doing so can result in personal injury and damage to the battery stop! Do not put the charger on the seat of the wheelchair when charging as the charger can become quite warm. Always put the charger on the...
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Page 28 8care & maintenance like any motorised vehicle, your power chair requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but it is recommended that every 12 months the chair is inspected by a factory authorised service facility. Repairs or replacements should only be carri...
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Page 29 increasing tyre pressures. It is not recommended that tyre pressures greater than 8psi /55 kpa are used. Tyre pressures should be checked weekly. All pneumatic tyres are fitted with automotive type valves and can be inflated using most typical automotive hand and foot type pumps as well as s...
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Page 30 advisory tyre pressures for user weight (metric) advisory tyre pressures for user weight (imperial) 8.4tyre wear tyre wear varies greatly depending on usage (from months to years), but no matter what sort of time your tyres last this is mostly governed by your typical daily requirements. To ...
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Page 31 your power chair has a powder coated metal frame that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth. Never hose off or pressure clean your power chair or place it in direct contact with water. 8.7corrosion protection the v6 power chair has been manufactured using a range of processes ...
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Page 32 8.7.5preventative maintenance prior to using your wheelchair in wet or corrosive environments it is suggested that you protect your wheelchair by thoroughly coating all metal surfaces with a water dispersant. Common products include oiled-based spray applicants (eg. Wd40) or lanolin-based di...
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Page 33 - visually inspect the controller harnesses. Ensure they are not frayed and have any wires exposed. - check the tyre pressure is to the specification as detailed in section frontier tyre inflation 8.3.1 - check the tyres for wear - check the brakes by pushing the joystick slowly forward unti...
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Page 34 powered wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (emi), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (em) emitted from a variety of sources. For further information see appendix b – electromagnetic interference (emi)..
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Page 35 10technical specifications 10.1frontier product magic mobility frontier v6 weight capacity standard – 182kg/364lbs seat elevator or tilt fitted - 155 kg/341lbs maximum speed 10km/h (6.2mph) estimated range 34km (21 miles) (73ah gel cell batteries, dependent on wheelchair setup and local cond...
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Page 36 11non oem parts 11.1non oem parts, assembly by a 3 rd party and customisation if non magic mobility parts are fitted to the wheelchair, magic mobility is not responsible for their compatibility, performance or instructions for use. Please refer to the relevant manufacturers manuals for appro...
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Page 37 12head office and operations 2/112 browns road noble park, vic. 3174 australia phone: +61 3 8791 5600 fax: +61 3 9701 0144 email address: admin@magicmobility.Com.Au website: http://www.Magicmobility.Com.Au © copyright magic mobility 2014.
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Page 38 appendix a - ansi/resna wc/vol 1 – section 19 & iso7176-19 restraint system; if fitted the wheelchair is not provided with a wheelchair anchored belt restraint as standard. It must be requested at the time of ordering the wheelchair or it can be retrofitted later on by a magic mobility repre...
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Page 39 figure 4 - x8 tie down locations the tie downs have a rectangular aperture 25mm x 50mm. Any hook or loop of the restraint end fitting must fit through this hole. The wheelchair provides for anchoring a pelvic belt restraint that conforms to the requirements of resna wc19 section 19 and iso71...
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Page 40 figure 5 - the wheelchair anchored pelvic belt the pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis and in contact with the tops of the thighs near the thigh-abdominal junctions. The angle of the pelvic belt restraint should be between 30° to 75° relative to the horizontal and, ...
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Page 41 figure 7 - illustration of improper positioning of belt restraints figure 8 - illustration of proper routing an positioning of belt restraints on the wheelchair occupant belt restraints should be adjusted as snugly as possible, consistent with user comfort. Belt restraints should not be worn...
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Page 42 warnings the wheelchair is designed specifically for forward facing use in motor vehicles the wheelchair should only be used in motor vehicles as described in the wheelchair manufacturer’s instructions the wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing mode when loaded with a cra...
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Page 43 absorbing padding placed in the gap between the tray edge and the wheelchair occupant the wheelchair manufacturer should be consulted for questions about using the wheelchair for seating in a motor vehicle, sufficient forward and rearward clear space should be provided around the wheelchair ...
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Page 44 vehicle rollover, should be padded with material that complies to fmvss 201. Only spill proof batteries (e.G. Gel-cell) should be installed on wheelchairs that are transported in motor vehicles. Back supports with adjustable recline angles should not be reclined to more than 30° to the verti...
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Page 45 appendix b – electromagnetic interference (emi) electromagnetic interference (emi) from radio wave sources powered wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (emi), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (em) emitted from sources such as radio stations, tv stations, ...
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Page 46 turned on. Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or tv stations, and try to avoid coming close to them. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the po...