38 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual read this entire owner's manual before you operate your new power wheelchair! Set your own pace! Owner's manual (must be given to user) pacesaver ® boss 4.5 scout rf [for tilt] scout rf-p3 / rf-p4 pn 82405 revised 0412 b45p34om0412.Indd scout tm.
39 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual "special option" warnings warning: to make adjustments while sitting in the scout, you must be secured by wearing your lap belt to prevent you from falling forward. To adjust front anti-tip wheel height turn thumbscrews clockwise to maximum height position. The...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 1 this manual covers the operation of your new pacesaver power wheelchair. Be sure and find the information that pertains to your needs before operating. Introduction 2 important safety information 3 specifi cations 11 getting on and off the power wheelchair 12 op...
2 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual pacesaver scout boss 4.5, rf-p3 & rf-p4 owners manual congratulations on your choice of a power wheelchair! It is a dependable 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...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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 wheelc...
4 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual warning driving the power wheelchair in busy streets, busy parking lots, or in crowded shopping malls can be dangerous for you or other people as you may be struck by a vehicle or you might strike a pedestrian. Use caution in congested areas at all times. Lean f...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 5 do not ride your power wheelchair without wearing your lap belt at all times or serious injury may result. This is especially important on ramps or inclines. Safety guidelines leisure-lift ® power wheelchair tie down information warning: do not engage in the fol...
6 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual do not allow the power wheelchair controls to become wet. Never wash off the power wheelchair using a hose or a stream of water, drive through standing water or ride in the rain. Possible loss of control and/or electronic damage will occur. Do not attempt to rid...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 7 do not use unauthorized parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by leisure-lift. Do not attempt to lift the power wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a power wheel...
8 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual end user or their attendant should allow suffi cient time to remove his/her power wheelchair prior to a rain storm or inclement weather to retain wheelchair operation. Do not leave your power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind. Do not use your power wheelcha...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 9 the normal adjustment should allow the power wheelchair to climb a two inch obstacle. Do not lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. Stairways - warning do not attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between fl oors u...
10 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual position the rear casters so that they are extended as far rearward as possible and engage motor locks/clutch- es. Do not lean forward of the armrests. Reaching, bending - backwards warning do not lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your ...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 11 scout boss 4.5 18" - 24" 18" - 21" 19.75" - 22.75" 11.50" - 18.50" 25.5" 36" - 39" 44" 103.5 lbs. 14 lbs. 47 lbs. 164.5 lbs. 58.5 lbs. Ea. (group 24) 281.5 lbs. Group 22/24 5 mph max. 19.5 - 25 miles 24.4" 3" 2.5" 9 o - 450 lb. Rider 12 o - 300 lb. Rider solid ...
12 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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 that you...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 13 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/...
14 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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 an...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 15 3. Battery indicator. The battery indicator displays the true state-of-battery-charge, includ- ing notifi cation of when the battery desperately requires charging. The true status is most accurate only while you are driving. • any green led's lit indicates well...
16 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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). Pull- ing back on the joystick causes the wheelchair to mov...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 17 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 ...
18 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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, dynamic, and posi-lock electric braking. All braking occurs automatically during wheel...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 19 power seat operation (not available on rf-p3 and rf-p4) optional power seat actuators will be operated using one of the following control systems. Joysticks with integral actuator controls the controller has two modes of operation. One is called the “drive mode...
20 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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. Persons with no use ...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 21 disassembly and assembly last you need to remove the footplate/stabilizer wheel assembly from the front of the wheelchair, by removing the two winged bolts or pull pin holding it to the main frame assembly. Raise the front footplate section up out of the way. R...
22 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual charging the batteries is the most important part of operating and maintaining your power wheelchair. Be sure to do it properly! Important: only agm or gelcell sealed lead-acid deep cycle discharge type batteries should be used with this wheelchair. Do not use ...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 23 12. Make sure the 3-pronged charging plug is seated fully in the wheelchair battery charger outlet in the front of the joystick. 13. Do not stand on wet surface while connecting charger. Before charging: 1. Verify that battery terminals are clean and that all c...
24 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 1. The battery gage on the joystick console 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 ...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 25 fuse: there are no replaceable fuses in the charger. This charger uses solid state technology to protect the unit and the batteries until the fault has been removed. Service/ troubleshooting: should your charger fail to perform: 1. First, check that all connect...
26 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual charging the batteries the switch-mode battery charger provided is specially designed for use with your pacesaver wheelchair. In the unlikely event of failure we recommend replacement only with a pacesaver brand charger. The charger is intended for use with agm...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 27 charging the batteries warning : do not disconnect batteries or open circuit the circuit breaker during charging. This is dangerous to both people and equipment. Note : the inhibit is shorted to b- external to the system. Plug the battery charger into the charg...
28 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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" left to right "chase" alternating with steady dis- play all led'...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 29 battery removal from unit 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. Caution: hold on to the ...
30 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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 wi...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 31 troubleshooting if the power wheelchair will not move, check the following. 1. Turn the power switch off and then back on. 2. Check to see that the joystick console is not locked. Refer to unlocking instructions. 3. There is a visible circuit breaker. It is loc...
32 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual diagnostics note: shark is not user serviceable. Specialized tools are necessary for the repair of any shark component. Introduction a fl ashing shark information gauge indicates there is an abnormal condition somewhere on the powerchair. The components that sh...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 33 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 their capacit...
34 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual ramp incline chart.
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 35 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 a...
36 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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 possibl...
Boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 37 leisure-lift , inc. Will repair or replace at its option to the original purchaser , or to the dealer any of the following components found upon examination by an authorized representative of leisure-lift, inc. To be defective in material and/or workmanship und...
40 boss 4.5, rf, p3 & p4 owners manual 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...