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PaceSaver Boss Owner's Manual

Summary of Boss

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    1 table of contents this manual covers the operation of your new pacesaver scout boss, boss 6ns & boss 6.75 power wheelchairs. Be sure and find the information that pertains to your needs before operating. Introduction 2 important safety information 3 specifi cations 13 getting on and off the power...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    2 pacesaver scout boss, boss 6ns & boss 6.75 owners manual introduction congratulations on your choice of a power wheelchair! It is a de- pendable vehicle built for power and performance. Its easy to operate controls give you more of what you are looking for in a wheelchair. But it is important that...

  • Page 3: Physical Harm.

    3 note: modifying and/or tampering in any unauthorized manner with the power wheelchair will void the warranty and may cause the wheelchair to malfunction, exposing you to physical harm. Attention: this manual contains specifi c information about your power wheel- chair. While some of the informatio...

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    4 keep your feet on the footrests while riding the power wheelchair to avoid hitting them on objects as you drive. Always wear shoes while operating your power wheelchair. Always wear your lap belt when riding your power wheelchair. Secure the removable seat assembly before operating the power wheel...

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    5 follow the directions of your doctor and/or pharmacist at all times. Do not drive the power wheelchair while taking medications that affect your refl exes or judgment, as your driving will be impaired and accidents may result. Do not drink alcohol or use any other stimulants while operating this o...

  • Page 6: Leisure-Lift

    6 leisure-lift power wheelchair tie down information warning: do not engage in the following activities with your power wheelchair or seri- ous injury may result. Do not remain seated on your power wheelchair while it is being loaded into a vehicle using anything other than a special wheelchair lift...

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    7 do not drive up, down or across inclines greater than the rating for your style power wheelchair or tipping will result. Refer to the specifi cation sheet (please note: soft surfaces reduce the incline capability by more than 50%). Wet or slick surfaces reduce steering and braking controls tremend...

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    8 always turn the power wheelchair power off and engage the motor locks/clutches to pre- vent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the power wheel- chair . Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance. Do not engage or disengage the motor locks/clu...

  • Page 9: Electrical

    9 electrical extreme care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric cir- cuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen. Grounding instructions: do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or fo...

  • Page 10: Weight Training

    10 weight training leisure-lift does not recommend the use of its power wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Power wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, leisure-lift shall not be ...

  • Page 11: Stairways - Warning

    11 stairways - warning do not attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between fl oors using a stairway or escalator. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between fl oors. If moving a power wheelchair between fl oors by means of a stairway, the occupant must be removed and transp...

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    12 reaching, leaning, bending and bending - forward position the rear casters so that they are extended as far rearward as possible and engage mo- tor locks/clutches. Do not lean forward of the armrests. Reaching, bending - backwards warning do not lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will...

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    13 5 degrees = 8.7% seat width range: seat depth: seat-to-floor: seat-to-footrest overall width (no joystick): overall height: overall length weight motor/suspensions section footplate/front anti-tip system seat and controller (will vary) seat weight will vary with size. Total batteries (2) complete...

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    14 getting on and off the power wheelchair the following is a recommended method for getting on your power wheelchair 1. The wheelchair should be stopped on a fl at, level surface with the power switch in the off posi- tion (no visible lights). (see warning below) 2. Raise the foot rest plate so tha...

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    15 operating the power wheelchair controls for the power wheelchair operation are located on the arm mounted joystick console and the power module mounted to the frame. Become familiar with all controls with the power button in the off position. Each is described in the following section 1. On/off 2...

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    16 each of the speedometer's 6 large leds typically represent 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% of the chair's absolute maximum top speed. Remd supports 2 modes of top speed adjustment - "5 speed" and "vsp" modes. In the "5 speed" mode pressing the increase speed and decrease speed buttons steps betwe...

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    17 3. Battery indicator. The shark information gauge (located on the joystick console) is the primary source of user feedback. It displays every possible status that shark may have. True state-of-battery-charge, including notifi cation of when the battery desperately requires charging. • any green l...

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    18 6. Locking the shark most sharks are supplied with a factory programmed lock feature that prevents unauthorized people from turning the shark on. To lock: while the power is on, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. The horn will sound a short beep and all led's will fl ash briefl y. The...

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    19 pushing the joystick straight forward will cause the wheelchair to move in a forward direction. Your speed is determined by how far forward you push the joystick and by the speed control setting (# 2). Pulling back on the moving the joystick di- rectly to the left (while stationary or moving) wil...

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    20 for your fi rst ride, we recommend the following. When possible, always work with your dealer or therapist to learn how to use your power wheelchair. Different chairs have different adjustable features such as spring suspension, programmable controllers, front anti-tips, footrest height & angle, ...

  • Page 21: Caution:

    21 thepower wheelchair braking systems the power wheelchair's brake systems allow for smooth start up and safe braking without undue jerking. There are three (3) separate modes to the braking system: regenerative, dy- namic, and posi-lock electric braking. All braking occurs automatically during whe...

  • Page 22: Seat Assembly Operation

    22 seat assembly operation the power wheelchair comes with removable/height adjustable arms. These arms are designed to provide support for your arms while seated on the wheelchair, and for assistance when getting on and off of the wheelchair. Each arm is designed to hold 300 pounds, and not the per...

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    23 disassembly and assembly of the pacesaver scout boss & boss 6ns the power wheelchair's easy separation makes it very conve- nient to disassemble and assemble the unit. Complete disassembly can be accomplished in seconds without tools. The procedure is as follows. Make sure the power button has be...

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    24 reassembling the wheelchair to reassemble the wheelchair, simply repeat the disassembly steps in reverse order. Replace the foot plate on the frame assembly and replace the wing-nuts and bolts. Warning never operate the unit without reattaching the front section and the bolts/ wing-nuts which hol...

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    25 charging the power wheelchair batteries important safety instructions: a.) observe the caution on lead-acid batteries being charged. Batteries can generate explosive gasses during operation. It is for this reason that you must read and follow these safety precau- tions; b.) to reduce risk of batt...

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    26 before charging: verify that battery terminals are clean and that all charger connections are secure and in good condition. Grounding and ac power connection: your charger must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. The unit is provided with an electrical cord which contains a conductor fo...

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    27 battery charging the satisfactory performance of the shark system is critically dependent on the type and state of the batter- ies. The battery charger used must be correctly selected and adjusted according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so may damage or destroy the bat...

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    28 • shark lock mode countdown. • program, inhibit or charge modes. • fault indication (flash codes) the following table indicates what the gauge will display for any given state. Display description this means . . . Notes all led's off all led's on left red led is fl ashing right to left "chase" le...

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    29 !! Caution !!: be certain the wall cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet before moving the wheelchair. Moving the wheelchair without disconnecting the wall cord could result in damage to the wheelchair, the wall outlet or create a shock hazard condition. ++warning++: because you will be...

  • Page 30: Useful Battery Information

    30 useful battery information 1. The battery indicator in the control panel takes into account time as well as battery voltage to provide a more accurate estimate of battery capacity while you are driving. The display simulates a bar graph where all led's lit represent a full state of charge and a s...

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    31 1. Turn power off to controller. 2. Disconnect controller cable at back of seat 3. Remove the pull pins from the front of the seat. 4. Tilt seat rearward until seat back supports rest on the top of the casters. 5. Remove plastic shroud from unit. Be sure not to damage the controller cable. 6. Dis...

  • Page 32: Routine Maintenance

    32 storage of the power wheelchair short term and overnight storage when ending power wheelchair'suse for the day, if the batteries do not need charging, simply turn the power off. The next morning, get in, lock the seat, activate the key, turn power on and you are ready to go again. In areas with p...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    33 twice a year - inspect all wheels for looseness and tire wear. - clean the upholstery as needed. Yearly - thoroughly examine your wheelchair to look for undetected wear and other potential prob- lems and have problems repaired immediately. The expense involved is always less than repair bills cau...

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    34 diagnostics note: shark is not user serviceable. Specialized tools are necessary for the repair of any shark com- ponent. Introduction a fl ashing shark information gauge indicates there is an abnormal condition somewhere on the power- chair. The components that shark provides fault information f...

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    35 commonly asked questions and possible answers why has there been a sudden loss of power? 1. Undercharged batteries. Check the battery indicator. The battery indicator indicates the charge condition of the batteries while you are driving. The indicator will not indicate the “true condition” of the...

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    36 can a regular liquid lead-acid battery be used, like in a car? No! A deep cycle battery must be used. A car battery is not deep cycle. Deep cycle batteries (boat type batteries) are available in both suspended liquid lead-acid and gel cell lead-acid. Either type can be used. It is recommended tha...

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    38 electromagnetic interference caution: it is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your powered wheelchair. Electromagnetic interference (emi) from radio wave sources powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text,...

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    39 powered wheelchair electromagnetic interference (emi) because em energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the em fi elds from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers are of special concern). It is possible to un- intentionally bring high lev...

  • Page 40: Scout Boss, Boss 6Ns

    40 pacesaver scout ™ boss ™ , boss 6ns ™ power wheelchair scout boss, boss 6ns & boss 6.75 limited warranty leisure-lift, inc. Will repair or replace at its option to the original purchaser, or to the dealer any of the fol- lowing components found upon examination by an authorized representative of ...

  • Page 41

    41 remember. . . It is in your best interest to see that you (not your dealer) prop- erly complete this card and see that it is returned to leisure-lift. Dear friend: thank you so much for your purchase of a pacesaver scout power wheelchair! We value your trust in us and we will do everything we can...

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    42 yes, i want to register my warranty and apply for my “extended limited warranty”! I have 1. Enclosed my proof of purchase and 2. Completely fi lled out the registration information below. Please send me my warranty certifi cate by return mail. I understand that i must have the certifi cate to rec...

  • Page 43: (Must Be Given to User)

    Pn 82253 revised0512 boss6om_pn822530512.Indd read this entire owner's manual before you operate your new power wheelchair! Owner's manual (must be given to user) pacesaver ® scout ™ boss ™ boss 6ns ™ boss 6.75 ™ set your own pace! With shark controls.

  • Page 44

    Warning: to make adjustments while sitting in the scout, you must be secured by wearing your lab belt to prevent you from falling forward. To adjust front anti-tip wheel height turn thumbscrews clockwise to maximum height position. Then lower wheel arm by turning thumbscrews counterclockwise. Count ...