E&J GF0600059REVB06 Owner's Manual

GF0600059RevB06 ©GF Health Products, Inc.November 2006METRO® POWER III POWER WHEELCHAIR OWNER’S MANUALIMPORTANT: Read this manual before operating you

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual10Reaching / bending forward or sidewardWarning: Do not attempt to reach objects if you

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 11Always inspect the ramp for hazards such as holes, slippery or uneven surfaces, etc.

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual12IV GETTING STARTEDe Metro Power III is designed to provide the highest degree of in

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 13POWER DRIVE SYSTEMe Metro Power III power drive system consists of two independent r

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual14CONTROL PANEL FEATURES, VSI INTEGRAL CONTROLLERe VSI control panel is shown at right.

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 15V OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand all Safety Precautions before operating

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual16adjust extension positionclampreleaseextensionclampbracketarmintegralcontrollerVI AD

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 17adjust footplateextension length(left shown)clampfootplateextensiontubefootresthanger

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual18hingeplateswingawayrelease lever elevating legrest(upper part only shown—legrest may n

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 19Adjust elevating legrest footplate extension length7/32" hex keyTo adjust footpl

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual2CONTENTSI INTRODUCTION ...

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual20Adjust wheel locks3/16" hex keyNote: Check the tire pressure before adjusting th

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 21VII BATTERIESBatteries are of critical importance, require attention and maintenanc

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual22BATTERY CHARGERBATTERY CHARGER FEATURESFUSE115e 4 amp switch-mode battery charger has

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 23ON/OFF switche ON/OFF switch turns battery charger power on and off.AC voltage switch

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual24BATTERY CHARGER SAFETYWarning: Do not use a household extension cord if the charger pl

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 25Warning: Do not use battery chargers not supplied by Graham-Field. Battery char-gers

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual26REMOVE AND INSTALL BATTERIESWarning: Batteries can supply a large amount of current. T

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 27Install BatteriesTools needed: Phillips screwdriver, 3/8” wrenchRefer to picture at r

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual28BATTERY MAINTENANCEWarning: Batteries can supply a large amount of current. Do not wea

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 29VIII MAINTENANCEWe urge you to protect your power drive wheelchair investment by ke

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 3I INTRODUCTIONImportant safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual30List of Toolse tools and cleaning supplies listed will assist in the procedures outli

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 313. Push the joystick slowly forward until you hear the park brakes operate. e wheel

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual32Check tiresExamine the tires periodically for wear, and replace as required.Check whee

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 33Inspect motor brushese motor brushes should be inspected for wear every six months a

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual34IX TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING, POWER DRIVEMost power drive problems are battery

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 35SYMPTOM BATTERY POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION GAUGE LIGHTS Wheelchair Offw

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual36Battery gauge diagnostic guide tableTHE FOLLOWING SYSTEM FAULTS WILL PREVENT THE WHEEL

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 37TROUBLESHOOTING, BATTERY CHARGERSYMPTOM CHECK—ACTIONBattery charger Note: The char

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual38SYMPTOM CHECK—ACTION 1. Hold line connector by its body and pull straight out f

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 39X TRANSPORTING THE METRO POWER IIIWarning: This wheelchair does not offer seating o

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual4II SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT: BEFORE USING YOUR Metro Power III, PLEASE READ AND UN

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual40XI LIMITED WARRANTYis warranty has been drafted to comply with the U.S. Federal Law

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 41also not apply to products modified without GF Health Products, Inc.’s express written

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual42XII INDEXAAdjustments 16Arm, ip back 16Ascent 11BBackward, reaching / bending 10

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 43RRamps and inclines 10Reaching / bending 9Red LED, battery charger 23Replacement p

U.S.A., Corporate Headquarters:Graham-Field Health Products 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 8

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 5Warning: Do not enter or exit the wheelchair without first turning the wheelchair power

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual6Warning: Do not switch programmer into PROGRAM mode while wheelchair is mov-ing.Warning

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 7ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCESIt is very important that yo

GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 Metro Power III Owner’s Manual8POWERED WHEELCHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)Because EM energy rapidly becomes

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 9III HANDLING TIPSe Everest & Jennings Metro Power III been designed and enginee