ProLite ALLUVIUM PC02010004 User manual
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USER MANUAL
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CareCo (UK) Limited, 1 Turing Court, Tel: 0333 015 5000
Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7AT www.CareCo.co.uk
Thank you for choosing CareCo.
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INTRODUCING YOUR NEW PROLITE ALLUVIUM POWERCHAIR
The ProLite Alluvium has been designed to provide a comfortable and safe solution for users who
have diculty in walking for extended periods of time.
Due to CareCo’s commitment to continuous product improvement, product information and
designs are subject to change without notice. No claims can be made based on the data or
illustrations in this user manual.
The ProLite Alluvium is a Class II Medical Device, limited to a maximum speed of 4MPH.
It is the responsibility of the user and/or attendant to determine if they are mentally and
physically capable of using the powerchair safely. A risk assessment should be completed by a
competent individual before operating the powerchair.
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FIRST USE
Take the time to understand the powerchair’s stopping duration, turning radius, joystick
sensitivity and manoeuvrability.
We recommend practicing using the powerchair in an open area until condent enough to
operate in smaller and/or public areas.
If any additional assembly, disassembly and/or operation assistance is required, please contact
CareCo.
Unauthorized modications and/or installation of unapproved 3rd party components and
accessories are not permitted.
The maximum weight limit for this product includes both the user and any other accessories
tted to the powerchair.
Keep this user manual is in a safe place for future reference.
KEY DEFINITIONS
This user manual contains warnings and suggestions marked with the following symbols:
WARNING! Highlights a potentially hazardous condition/situation for the user and/or
product.
SUGGESTION General suggestions and advice for operating the product.
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GETTING STARTED 6
CARTON CONTENTS
PRODUCT COMPONENTS
SETTING UP YOUR POWERCHAIR
HOW TO USE YOUR POWERCHAIR 11
USER INSTRUCTIONS
JOYSTICK CONTROLS
ARMRESTS
SAFETY BELT
FOOTPLATE
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
POWERCHAIR MODES
BATTERY INFORMATION 18
INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
HOW TO CHARGE YOUR POWERCHAIR 19
CHARGING VIA JOYSTICK
CHARGING VIA BATTERY
CHARGING REGIME
CHARGER INFORMATION
FOLDING YOUR POWERCHAIR, TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE 21
FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSPORTATION
STORAGE
CONTENTS
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LOOKING AFTER YOUR POWERCHAIR 23
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
CLEANING
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REPAIRS
TROUBLESHOOTING 25
POWERCHAIR SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)
PRODUCT RE-ISSUING
RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
INTENDED USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL WARNINGS
EXPECTED LIFETIME 32
WARRANTY 33
NOTES 34
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GETTING STARTED
CARTON CONTENTS
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 ProLite Alluvium Powerchair 1
2 Joystick 1
3 Battery 1
4Charger 1
Contact CareCo immediately if any of the listed contents are missing.
We strongly recommend that you keep the box and internal packaging for the
duration of your warranty period.
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PRODUCT COMPONENTS
1. Backrest
2. Armrest Button
3. Joystick
4. Seat Cushion
5. Battery
6. Rear Wheel
7. Front Wheel
8. Footplate
9. Suspension Spring
10. Anti-Tip Wheel
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1. Remove all powerchair components from
the outer packaging and place them onto
a level surface.
2. Hold the under seat handle and tilt the
powerchair onto its roller wheels.
SETTING UP YOUR POWERCHAIR
3. Whilst in the tilted position, pull the
folding lever upwards.
The powerchair will begin to open.
4. Lower the powerchair into the half-fold
position, then release the folding lever.
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5. Lift the backrest upwards to unfold the
powerchair.
6. Pull the rear thumbscrew upwards to
unlock the anti-tip wheel.
Repeat on the other side.
7. Place the joystick bracket onto the
armrest holder and secure using the
clamp.
8. Connect the joystick plugs together and
secure using the thumbscrew.
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9. Insert the battery into the under seat
frame holder.
An audible “click” will conrm the battery
is secure.
10.Charge the battery for 4-6 hours before
rst use.
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