KYMCO K-ACTIV User manual
KYMCOHealthcareLimited
K‐ACTIV
PoweredWheelchair‐UserManual
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION......................................... 1
2. NOTICE FOR DRIVING SAFETY..................... 2
2.1 BEFORE DRIVING ....................................... 2
2.2 WHEN DRIVING......................................... 3
2.3 LOADING LIMITATION FOR SAFETY .................... 5
2.4 INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTROMAGNETIC SAFETY
............................................................. 6
2.5 DAILY EXAMINATION ................................... 8
3. INTRODUCTION OF COMPONENTS ............... 9
4. OPERATION............................................. 10
4.1 DASHBOARD .......................................... 10
4.2 HOW TO USE POWERCHAIR.......................... 10
4.3 ADUSTMENTS ......................................... 12
4.4 TURNING ON AND DRIVING .......................... 16
4.5 K-ACTIV TRANSPORTATION &SECURING POINTS 18
5. RECHARGING AND BATTERY...................... 19
5.1 RECHARGING BATTERY ............................... 19
5.2 CHARGER .............................................. 21
5.3 POWER GAUGE........................................ 21
5.4 BATTERY ............................................... 22
5.5 BATTERY EXCHANGE INSTRUCTION .................. 23
6. TIRES .................................................... 25
7. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) .. 26
8. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .... 29
8.1 MAINTENANCE ........................................ 29
8.2 PARKING............................................... 30
8.3 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 31
9. SPECIFICATION TABLE ............................. 32
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1. Introduction
Dear User:
Thank you for purchasing your new KYMCO
Healthcare K-ACTIV Powered Wheelchair.
The K-ACTIV Powerchair is manufactured with
cutting edge technology. Please note that this
product requires routine maintenance to keep it
in top performance and safety. This manual
contains the key information regarding the
correct operation, maintenance, and adjustment
of your Powerchair, which are essential for safe
and comfortable use. It is recommended that you
read this manual carefully as inappropriate
handling may lead to injury or accidental damage.
※The descriptions regarding the appearance and
use are helpful for preventing possible
accidents.
※This manual is accompanied with a product
warranty, which should be kept in a safe place.
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2. Notice for Driving Safety
2.1 Before Driving
Before driving users should be familiar with correct usage
and operation, and respect safety during operation.
●The rules for this Powerchair are the same as
those that apply for pedestrians for pavement use.
Note:
For your safety, please respect the traffic rules fo
r
pedestrians.
This Powered wheelchair is to be used on pathways,
walkways, parks etc. and can be used on raods as it is
a class 3 vehicle, but the speed should be limited.
Follow the indicated direction of the road when the
powerchair proceeds to the end of paths.
The Powerchair should be carefully handled when
traveling through busy roads or business areas.
Do not use the Powerchair if you are under the
influence of alcohol or if you are tired.
We do not recommend the use of your Powerchair in
the evening or at night.
Please follow the traffic signs for pedestrians
●Practice Using Your New K-ACTIV Powerchair
Note:
While becoming familiar with your Powerchair, try
practicing in wide-open areas such as parks and
sports fields. Practice should be started with easy
tasks, for example, acceleration, deceleration,
braking, turning, going backward and going up and
downward slopes (observe safe inclines for driving).
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Note:
The speed switch should be turned to the ran
g
e
specified. At the beginning of practicing, the switch
should be adjusted to "minimum speed".
For your first drive, you should be accompanied by
someone to take care of your safety.
A higher speed can be selected when you feel
confident for safe use of your Powerchair.
●The K-ACTIV Powerchair is to be used by a single
user only.
Note:
Never carry another person (includin
g
children) with
you on your Powerchair.
●Do not carry or drag goods with your Powerchair
※The maximum load for your Powerchair is stated in the
specification section of this manual. Please check the
specification table.
2.2 When Driving
●Perform daily examinations (refer to 2.5 "daily
examinations" for details)
●Do not move any body part out of the Powerchair
Note:
Moving body parts outside of the Powerchair may
cause it to lose balance, which may lead to injury or
even falling.
Avoid getting clothes trapped in the wheels.
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●When proceeding to an intersection or railroad
crossing !
Note:
Before crossing an intersection, please ensure your own
safety, avoid getting the wheels trapped into the rail
gaps, and always respect traffic rules!
●Do not use Your K-ACTIV Powerchair under the
following environments
1. Ensure your own safety by staying away from busy,
muddy, rocky, narrow roads and paths beside canals or
fairways or those without fences or barriers.
2. Avoid use of the Powerchair at night or on rainy, foggy,
or excessively windy days.
3. Avoid making S-shape turns or sudden U-turns.
4. Do not take automatic escalators when using this
Powerchair.
●Mobile phones and other electric devices
1. Do not use mobile phones or other radio
communication equipment when using your Powerchair.
2. Do not charge mobile phones or other electrical
products with the battery system.
●Going up or down a slope
1. Do not climb precipitous slopes.
2. When driving on reasonable slopes, drive slowly and
turn down the speed switch to a "minimum".
3. Keep speed slow when going downwards on a slope.
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Note:
Never disengage the drive levers to freewheel while
going upward or downward on a slope
To ensure safety, the motor braking system will cause
the Powerchair to stop when it is used to go downward
on a slope.
To avoid damage of the controller and braking system,
never turn the power switch off when going downward
on a slope.
2.3 Loading Limitation for Safety
●Maximum loading
See specification table for maximum loading!
※A load exceeding the stated limitation may cause
damage or failure of your Powerchair which can be a
safety concern.
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2.4 Information regarding electromagnetic
safety
1. Do not use personal communication devices such as
mobile phones or stock devices. Turn off the Powerchair
when these electromagnetic sources transmit.
2. Keep away from electromagnetic waves from TV or
radio broadcasters.
3. To ensure safety, turn off the power when there are
problematic functions or any suspected failure.
4. Unpredictable failure of the Powerchair could occur if
non-original components are used.
5. Contact your approved KYMCO Healthcare Dealer in
the rare occasion of malfunction or any abnormal
operation.
Note:
The radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters and
personal mobile communication devices may affect the
normal operation of your Powerchair. Follow all safety
notices to reduce the risk of abnormal conditions and to
maintain the normal operation of Powerchair.
To avoid damage to you Powerchair, do not lean on or
pull up the joystick controls.
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Note:
The normal operation of the Powerchair could be affected
by radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters and personal
wireless communication devices. To reduce the risk of
abnormal operation and brake failure, the following should
be respected:
1. Do not use personal wireless communication devices
(e.g. mobile phones) after turning on the power.
2. Avoid using the Powerchair at the source of radio waves
such as radio/TV broadcasters and radio stations.
3. Turn off the power if it is safe to do so when there is
abnormal operation or brake failure.
4. Do not use non-original components because the radio
wave generated by such components could cause
unpredictable effects to the Powerchair (Note: it is not
possible to determine the effect of radio wave on
powered vehicles).
5. Vehicles experiencing abnormal conditions under
normal operation should be sent to your approved
KYMCO Healthcare Dealer for maintenance.
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