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- Owner's Manual
Magic Mobility Frontier Owner's Manual
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Page 1 owners manual.
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Page 2 1 power 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 inf...
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Page 3 contents 1 power wheelchair owner’s manual ................................................................................ 2 1.1 intended use ............................................................................................................ 2 2 safety and damage warnings .............
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Page 4 7.5 battery disposal and recycling ...............................................................................21 8 care & maintenance ......................................................................................................21 8.1 general guidelines...............................
Page 5: 3 Safety
Page 5 3 safety please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your magic mobility dealer before ope...
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Page 6 type. It is magic mobility’s position that wheelchair users are not transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. Warning! Wheelchair users should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto in...
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Page 7 3.7 stationary obstacles: (steps, kerbs, etc.) proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches, stairs, escalators, lifts etc). Always approach an obstacle so both front wheels touch that obstacle together. Never attempt to ...
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Page 8 warning! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 1 in 14 gradient may put your power chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury. 14 1 4.1 ° 3.9 removable parts warning! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts...
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Page 9 your power chair may also be a source of electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. Be aware that your power chair may affect the performance of alarm systems and other radiating devices. Warning! Turn off your power chair when using products, which emit electromagnetic fields. This wi...
Page 10: 4 Specifications
Page 10 4 specifications 4.1 the frontier a frontier power chair is depicted below. This figure will help you identify some of the features referred to throughout this manual. 4.2 features and options every individual has different requirements and at magic mobility we pride ourselves on being able ...
Page 11: 5 Operating Instructions
Page 11 4.3 performance attributes information regarding the performance attributes and controlled testing results of the power chair may be obtained from the power chair manufacturer. If you would like access to this information, please contact your magic mobility dealer. All results meet at least ...
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Page 12 adjustments may degrade your power chair’s performance and safety by changing its centre of gravity. 5.3 freewheel mode – pushing the power chair located on each of the front castor bogey mounting arms, in front of each drive wheel is a freewheeling lever (see figure 2). To disengage the bui...
Page 13: 6 Joystick Controls
Page 13 seat elevators are sometimes referred to as scissor lifts; this for good reason. Under no circumstances should you put your hands, fingers, toes or any part of your body in the seat elevator mechanism while it is operating. Be careful that nobody else has any part of their body in the seat e...
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Page 14 warning! Always turn the power off when you are stationary to prevent unexpected movement. 6.2 rain and water the joystick hand control unit is not waterproof. The joystick module is splash proof but may be permanently damaged if water transgresses the rubber seals (this damage is not covere...
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Page 15 6.5.1 the screen the status bar is located at the top of the screen. The status bar shows the battery gauge, the lighting icons, the system status and the real time clock. The area at the centre of the screen shows the mode that is currently active. The areas at the sides of the screen show ...
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Page 16 6.5.4 on/off button press the on/off button once to turn the joystick on and once to turn it off. 6.5.5 sleep mode the dx2 system will go to sleep after a period of inactivity; this is to reduce energy consumption. To wake up the system, press any key. 6.5.6 attendant mode attendant mode is ...
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Page 17 only actuators that have been enabled are detected and shown. The next actuator can be selected by moving the joystick to the left or to the right or by using the function button 6.5.9 on board programming the on board programming (obp) can be used to make the following adjustments using the...
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Page 18 joystick forward/reverse or the accessory buttons accepts the new setting and returns to the main obp menu. Screen environment setting (inside/outside): there are 3 options: • inside – the screen has a black background • outside – the screen has a white background • automatic – the backgroun...
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Page 19 clock visibility: use either the function buttons or the joystick left/right to toggle the on/off status joystick forward accepts the new settings and returns to the main obp menu joystick reverse or the accessory buttons cancel the new settings and returns to the main obp menu 6.5.10 lighti...
Page 20: 7 Batteries & Charging
Page 20 7 batteries & 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. Automotiv...
Page 21: 8 Care & Maintenance
Page 21 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 22 do not place the controller cable so it may be pinched in any of the seat or power base frames stop! Do not leave the power wheelchair in rain or a storm of any kind. Do not use the power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom whilst taking a shower. Do not leave power wheelch...
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Page 23 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 service station air outlets. Stop! Under inflated tyres may be dangerous and can leave the tyres prone to ...
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Page 24 upholstery life may be affected by skin oils and human sweat particularly that caused by particular medications. It is recommended that should cracking or significant wearing of the upholstery occur, it should be replaced. 8.5 cleaning your power chair has a powder coated metal frame that al...
Page 25: 9 Servicing
Page 25 visually check the castor forks for any damage and ensure the castors swivel freely without squeaking. Keep your power chair clean and free from foreign material. Stop! If any of the above checks reveal a problem, please see your magic mobility dealer for repair. 8.10 annual checks take your...
Page 26: 10 Fault Finding
Page 26 10 fault finding during fault conditions the chair either will not drive or drives very slowly. 10.1 limp mode if the dx system detects a fault that does not demand the wheelchair be stopped completely; it will go into ‘limp mode’. This enables the wheelchair to be driven to a safe place at ...
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Page 27 4 right motor fault – usually indicates a poor connection. Check that the motor cables are not loose or disconnected. If the above do not clear the fault, please contact your magic mobility dealer 5 left electromagnetic brake check that the electromagnetic brake release levers are fully enga...
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Page 28 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 police cars, fire trucks,...
Page 29: 11 Warranty
Page 29 united states of america (only) caution: federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a practitioner licensed by the law of the state in which he/she practices. 11 warranty this wheelchair is provided with a 12 month limited warranty on the parts and workmanship contained ...