Ranger Wheelchair Owner's Manual

Summary of Wheelchair

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    R a n g e r w h e e l c h a i r s power wheelchair owner’s manual.

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    Read before use 1 selecting the best combination 1 refer to this manual frequently 1 dealer and technician warning 1 power wheelchair and parts 2 basic safety precautions 3 equipment guidelines and precautions 3 warnings for the user 4 wheelchair safety and handling 4 driving and handling instructio...

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    Page 1 ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual read before use selecting the best combination a ranger offers the user many different combinations of styles, accessories, and options to best fit each individual, the final selection should be made by you and your health care advisor in conjunction with the...

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    Ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual page 2 power wheelchair and parts 1. Back cane – push handle 2. Flip-up armrest 3. Rear seat pivot 4. Free-wheel lever (behind tire) 5. Drive wheel 6. 700 watt motor 7. Backrest (not from ranger) 8. Armrest (full-length pictured) 9. Swing-away joystick 10. Cushion (...

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    Page 3 ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual basic safety precautions make sure to study and comply with all the instructions contained here. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury and/or damage to the equipment. 1. Prior to use, you should receive training from an authorized...

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    Ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual page 4 unless properly outfitted with an ez lock or equivalent system. Any seatbelt on the chair is not crash tested and may fail to prevent movement while in transit. Serious injury or death may result from failing to use authorized lock- down components. 4. Never ...

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    Page 5 ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual do not back up your wheelchair unless the speed is set to low speed. Never back up onto uneven inclines or surfaces. Do not turn suddenly at full speed. Do not ride your ranger where you cannot safely or legally walk. Do not ride your wheelchair over deep, so...

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    Ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual page 6 if the force required to move the brake lever exceeds 60n, apply forward pressure to the wheelchair to help release any potential gear binding. The lever should be able to move the in and out of freewheel with minimal force. Basic driving make sure you are pr...

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    Page 7 ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual here are some common problems, with tips that will help you master them quickly. You will soon be in control through heavy doors, into and out of elevators, up and down ramps, up and over curbs, through grass, gravel, and upgrades with surprising ease by foll...

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    Ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual page 8 in control over curbs chances are good that when you start really using your ranger you will meet some obstacles that will require some practice to drive through smoothly. Most curbs have wheelchair access ramps at intersections. If there are none, and you ca...

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    Page 9 ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual power wheelchair controls pg drives technology control systems your wheelchair is equipped with a vr2 or r-net electronics control system made by pg drives. The appendix at the end of this owner’s manual contains the operation instructions for the system whit...

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    Ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual page 10 maintenance tire pressure the rear tire pressure should be kept at 27 psi and the front tire pressure at 25 psi. We recommend a maintenance check up every 12 - 18 months. If you have a back problem and the ride seems too bumpy, there are two things that you ...

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    Page 11 ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual 3. The front of the black control box that houses the joystick, speed dial and on/off button has two outlets in it. Locate the plug that matches the plug on the line from your charger. 4. Take the matching plug (coming from the charger) in one hand. Push the...

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    Ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual page 12 installing batteries + + - - re d re d bla ck black blac k wh ite blue connector black connector 50 amp fuse battery a battery b 1. Connect 2-wire harness: - positive (red) to battery a positive - negative (black) to battery a negative 2. Connect fuse and bl...

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    Page 13 ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual maintain performance to keep the chair functioning as efficiently as possible pay attention to the following procedures and conditions for your routine: safety checklist the following items should be checked routinely to ensure optimal and safe performance o...

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    Ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual page 14 wheelchair fully serviced by your authorized dealer if stored for longer than three months. Adjustments and fitting seating your chair is equipped with a number of adjustable components that ensure proper fit, these adjustments may be made by yourself or you...

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    Page 15 ranger wheelchairs owner’s manual limited warranty the ranger power wheelchair is built with safety and comfort in mind. This warranty is to make it easy to enjoy new freedom and independence on your ranger power chair. Ranger wheelchairs ltd. Warrants all ranger mobility products against de...