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4/27/2006
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Caring for Your Shoprider Powerchair
First Time Use
Prior to using your compact Powerchair for the first time, you must
charge the batteries fully (refer to Battery Charging Procedures).
Charging may take up to 12 hours for the Jiffy, and Jiffy11, and up to
3 hours for the Smartie. Charging the batteries completely prior to
first time use will benefit battery efficiency and battery life.
Tires
Since your tires are flat free tires, there is no need to ever worry
about tire air-pressure.
General Maintenance and Lubrication
Inspection for loose wheel bolts, seat and arm tightening bolts,
castor nuts and other nuts and bolts is recommended on a
regular basis.
Most lubricated components on the compact Powerchair are
designed to be maintenance free and are sealed. Therefore,
lubrication is not
required for these components. However, the
driving wheel axles and seat post should always have a very
light coat of multi-purpose grease.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH GREASE!
Drips may stain or damage carpets, furnishings, etc.
It is recommended that the driving axles (inside the drive wheel
assy) and castor assemblies be checked and cleaned
occasionally for hair and debris build-up, which will hinder the
performance of the unit.
Check the Jiffy, and Jiffy11 batteries on a regular basis. For
extended battery life with the Jiffy, and Jiffy11, it is highly
recommended that the batteries be fully charged after each use
and that the battery pack always be turned off when not in use.
If the batteries are weak, severely discharged or old, a variety
of problems may occur with the unit including charging
problems, reduced speed, loss of range, loss of charge
capacity and others. Please contact your provider for battery
replacement and proper disposal. Note: Smartie battery
technology is virtually maintenance free and has a significantly
longer battery life.