4.2 H ......10 OW TO OWERCHAIR 4.3 A ......... 12 DUSTMENTS 4.4 T ......16 URNING ON AND RIVING 4.5 K-ACTIV T & S 18 RANSPORTATION ECURING OINTS 5. RECHARGING AND BATTERY ...... 19 5.1 R ....... 19 ECHARGING ATTERY 5.2 C...
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7. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) .. 26 8. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..29 8.1 M ........29 AINTENANCE 8.2 P ..........30 ARKING 8.3 T ........31 ROUBLESHOOTING 9. SPECIFICATION TABLE ......32 ...
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...
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.
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 (including children) with you on your Powerchair.
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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.
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 ensure safety, turn off the power when there are problematic functions or any suspected failure. Unpredictable failure of the Powerchair could occur if non-original components are used. Contact your approved KYMCO Healthcare Dealer in the rare occasion of malfunction or any abnormal operation. Note: ...
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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.
2.5 Daily Examination Examine the following before driving. Ask for further examinations from your Approved KYMCO Healthcare Dealer before use if you find any abnormal functioning: ※ Is there anything that is loose? ※ Can it be turned forward, backward, leftward or rightward? ※...
3. Introduction of Components 1. Controller 2. Arm rest 3. Back rest 4. Battery assembly 5. Rear anti-roll bar 6. Rear wheels 7. Motor 8. Frame 9. Front wheels 10. Leg rests...
● Operation 1. Forward: push the joystick forward 2. Backward: pull the joystick backward 3. Turning left: push the joystick leftward 4. Turning right: push the joystick rightward 5. The electromagnetic brake takes effect and causes the vehicle to stop when the joystick is released from any of four directions operated (i.e.
4.3 Adustments ● Battery Overload Protector 1. A Powerchair uses two batteries connected in series. 2. If the Powerchair is overloaded, the overload protector (100 A) pops out. Press the protector button back in, to turn on the Powerchair again (see Figure 2). 3.
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● Arm Rest The height of the armrest can be adjusted when the flat knob handle screw is unscrewed. Note: Unscrew the flat head knob screw to a degree that allows the armrest to be taken out easily. Do not put too force the screw or the plastic coat may be squeezed out.
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● Footrest Adjustment The tube and adjustable aluminum stopper of the shaft are used for positioning the footrest to the correct height. Unscrew the bolt in the legrest shaft to adjust the height of leg rests ● Backrests 1. Install the strap on the backrest with latch. (See left figure).
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2. Install the plate on the sides of the vehicle structure. 3. The four holes on the plate are inserted with backrest latches after adjustments. (See left figure). 90° 120° Note: The backrest can be adjusted between 90°-120°. The backrest is adjusted with the four holes on the adjustment plate.
4.4 Turning on and Driving 1.To maintain safety on your Powerchair, the control joystick should be adjusted to suit your most comfortable driving position. 2.If you are concerned with the remaining electricity available in the battery, check the power gauge and see if the power gauge is full.
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Note: Do not turn off the power during driving because it is similar to the effect of operating an electromagnetic brake while driving and may be dangerous. Do not place electric communication devices at the side of the joystick, as this may be dangerous. Drive carefully in busy traffic and crowded areas.
The powerchair should not be occupied during transportation. The tie-down points are clearly labeled for easy identification Guide for securing the K-ACTIV using the provided 4 tie- down points: Ensure the powerchair is facing in a forward direction in the motor vehicle.
5. Recharging and Battery 5.1 Recharging Battery Complete the following procedures: 1. Turn the charger power switch to "OFF" (as shown in the right figure) OTurn 2. Connect the round pin of "24V output cable" of charger to the charging socket under the joystick.
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The time required for charging varies with the temperature of environment: it is longer in winter than in summer. Only the original KYMCO Healthcare charger should be used and the batteries should be fully charged. Failure to do so may cause damage to batteries.
5.2 Charger The red and orange indicators light up when charging, the orange indicator turns to green when the battery is fully charged. Charging indicator Power indicator 5.3 Power Gauge 1. When the power gauge is reduced to the last level when the power is turned on, the batteries are short of electricity and require charging immediately.
-10 °C or higher than +50 °C to prevent damage or reduced life of the batteries, secondary to icing or overheat. 2. The K-ACTIV Powerchair uses a closed lead-acid type battery which does not require electrolyte supply at maintenance or battery substitution.
Note: When necessary, visit a KYMCO Healthcare approved Dealer to clean, maintain or replace the batteries. Check if the pins of the batteries and the jackets are installed as correctly. batteries charge other Do communication or electric devices. Battery capacity varies with the ambient condition: the driving distance is shorter in winter.
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2.Pull out the battery tray: 3.Open the cover of battery box, disconnect the cables: 4.Take out and exchange the batteries 5.Assemble the battery cables: 6.Put in the battery tray:...
7.Plug the third connector to connect the battery and power module: 6. Tires ● Tire 1. Examine the tire pressure before use. 2. Examine for damage and cracking on the side surfaces of the tires. 3. Examine the depth of tread pattern and replace the tires with a depth of less than 0.5 mm.
7. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may occur on your Powerchair, by the electromagnetic energy from radio stations, TV broadcasters, FM signal emitters, two-way wireless power sources and mobile phones. EMI will cause the control system of the Powerchair to lose function, leading to unintended start-up or random movements.
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Note: Handheld transceivers, hand computer, AM/FM radio, TV, CD stereo and recorder and other devices or equipment may cause EMI. ● Effects of EMI on the KYMCO K-ACTIV Powerchair The Electromagnetic effect becomes more prominent when vehicle driven proximity...
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Note: Your vehicle may be affected by equipment or devices generating electromagnetic force such as radio and TV broadcasters, two-way wireless communication devices and mobile phones. You can prevent your vehicle from uncontrollable operations or brake failures by respecting the following precautions: 1.
9. Use original type batteries only. Replace the batteries by visiting your KYMCO Healthcare approved Dealer. 10. Turn off the power of controller and examine for any damage. The joystick should go back to the neutral position when released.
Do not apply vehicle wax. 8.2 Parking ● Your K-ACTIV Powerchair should be parked under the following conditions : 1. Check that the power is turned off. 2. Do not park at a place where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, rainfall, or dew.
8.3 Troubleshooting ● Visit your KYMCO Healthcare approved Dealer for any failures or maintenance. ※You can perform the following examinations before contacting your Dealer: Problem Key of Examinations and Solutions Is the power turned off? ↓ Turn the power on again Is the battery charged? ↓...
9. Specification Table Model (Powered Wheelchair) K‐ACTIV Length 1120 mm Width 625 mm Weight (battery included) 66/97 kg Motor Output 450W Battery 50Ah x 2pcs Charger 24V, 5A Drive System Direct drive rear wheels Motor electromagnetic brake Brake System Hand brake Front Wheel 2.80/2.50-4,PU Tire 3.00-8,...
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User Manual for Powered Wheelchair Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. Second Edition, Jul. 2014 All rights reserved. Any reproduction or unauthorized use without the written permission of KWANG YANG Motor Co., Ltd. is strictly prohibited. T300-EW20AA-A1...
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KYMCO Healthcare UK Limited 30 North Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate Bridgend CF31 3TP Tel:+44(0)1656 670095 FAX:+44(0)1656 858353 E-mail:sales@kymcohealthcare.co.uk Website:www.kymcohealthcare.com KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD No.35 Wan Hsing Street,San Min Distrist Kaohsiung Taiwan, Republic of ROC Telephone:+886-7-3822526 FAX:+886-7-3950021...
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