Pride Mobility Controller Flight Istruzioni per il montaggio
ACN# 088 609 661
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BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
FLIGHT
Controller
ACN# 088 609 661
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INFORMATION LABELING
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water
whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry
condition.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride
Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of
your Pride product and its packaging.
Copyright© 2006
PrideMobilityProductsCorporation
INFMANU2895/RevA/November06
Thesymbols beloware usedthroughout thisowner's manualand onthe power
chairtoidentifywarningsandimportantinformation.Itisveryimportantforyouto
readthemandunderstandthemcompletely.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/
situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause
either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction.
On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol
on yellow triangle with black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as
specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause
personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product,
this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with
a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions
should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances.
Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel
and/or damage to equipment. On the product, this icon is
represented as a black symbol with a red circle and a red
slash.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 4
FLIGHT CONTROLLER ................................................................... 6
PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES................................................. 6
OPERATING THE FLIGHT CONTROLLER ........................... 10
CONTROLLER CONNECTOR...................................................... 12
OFF-BOARD CHARGER/PROGRAMMING SOCKET ............. 13
LOCK MODE....................................................................................... 13
SLEEP MODE .................................................................................... 13
ERROR CODES ................................................................................. 14
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 14
WARRANTY ........................................................................................ 14
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INTRODUCTION
WELCOMEto PrideMobility ProductsCorporation (Pride).The productyou
havepurchasedcombinesstate-of-the-artcomponents with safety, comfort, and
stylinginmind.Weareconfidentthatthedesignfeatureswillprovideyouwiththe
conveniencesyouexpectduringyourdailyactivities.Understandinghowtosafely
operateandcareforthisproductshouldbringyouyearsoftroublefreeoperations
andservice.
Readand followallinstructions,warnings,andnotesinthismanualandallother
accompanying literature before attempting to operate this product for the first
time.Inaddition,yoursafetydependsuponyou,aswellasyourprovider,caretaker,
orhealthcareprofessionalinusinggoodjudgement.
Thismanualistobeusedinadditiontothepowerbaseowner’smanualthatcamewith
yourpowerchair.Ifthereisanyinformationinthismanualwhichyoudonotunderstand,
or if you require additional assistance for setup or operation, please contact your
authorizedPrideProvider.Failuretofollowtheinstructions,warnings,andnotes
inthismanualandthoselocatedonyourPrideproductcanresultinpersonal
injuryand/orproductdamageandwillvoidPride’sproductwarranty.
PURCHASER’SAGREEMENT
Byacceptingdeliveryofthisproduct,youpromisethatyouwillnotchange,alter,
or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards,
shields,orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct;fail,refuse,orneglecttoinstallany
retrofitkits fromtimeto timeprovided byPrideto enhanceor preserve thesafe
useofthis product.
INFORMATIONEXCHANGE
Wewant tohearyour questions,comments,and suggestions aboutthis manual.
We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new Pride
product,andabouttheserviceyoureceivedfromyourauthorizedPrideProvider.
Pleasenotifyusofanychangeofaddress,sowecankeepyouapprisedofimportant
informationabout safety, newproducts, and newoptions that canincrease your
abilitytouse andenjoyyourPride product.
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NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your
copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one
immediately.
My authorized Pride Provider Is:
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________
PhoneNumber: ______________________________________________
PurchaseDate: _______________________________________________
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FLIGHTCONTROLLER
TheFLIGHTControllerisamodularelectroniccontrollersystemthatallowsyouto
operateyourpowerchair. It is designed toallowtheusertohavecompletecontrol
overchairmovement and speed.
The controller has been pre-programmed to meet a typical user’s needs. The
programis set using either apersonal computer with software providedby the
controllermanufacturer orwith ahand-held programmer, also providedby the
controllermanufacturer.
WARNING! The controller program can affect speed,
acceleration, deceleration, dynamic stability, and braking.
If it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits
as determined by your healthcare professional, it can create
a dangerous situation. Only the power chair manufacturer,
an authorized representative of the manufacturer, or a trained
service technician should program the controller.
PRECAUTIONARYGUIDELINES
Before operating the FLIGHT Controller, please read the following. These
guidelinesareprovided foryourbenefitand will aidyouin the safeoperationof
thecontrollersystem.
!Turnoffthe power tothecontrollerwhentransferring to orfromyourpower
chair.
!Followalloftheproceduresandheedthewarningsasexplainedinyourpower
chairowner’smanual.
Failure to heed the above warnings can result in personal injury and/or
equipmentdamage.
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Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)
WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic
and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on
the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
ElectromagneticandRadioFrequencyInterferencecancomefromsourcessuchas
cellularphones,mobiletwo-wayradios(suchaswalkie-talkies),radiostations,TV
stations,amateurradio(HAM)transmitters,wirelesscomputerlinks,microwavesig-
nals,pagingtransmitters,andmedium-rangemobiletransceiversusedbyemergency
vehicles.Insomecases,thesewavescancauseunintendedmovementordamageto
thecontrolsystem.Everyelectrically-poweredmobilityvehiclehasanimmunity(or
resistance)toEMI.Thehighertheimmunitylevel,thegreatertheprotectionagainst
EMI.Thisproducthasbeentestedandhaspassedatanimmunitylevelof20V/m.
WARNING! Be aware that cell phones, two-way radios,
laptops, and other types of radio transmitters may cause
unintended movement of your electrically-powered mobility
vehicle due to EMI. Exercise caution when using any of these
items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid coming
into close proximity of radio and TV stations.
WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to
the electrically-powered mobility vehicle can increase the
susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your power
chair in any way not authorized by Pride.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself
can disturb the performance of other electrical devices
located nearby, such as alarm systems.
NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on
www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn
yourcontroller offassoon as itissafe to doso.Call Prideor your authorized
Pride Provider to report the incident.
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FLIGHT Controller Features
Figure1providesinformationontheFLIGHTcomponentsandconnections. Use
thisdiagramtofamiliarizeyourselfwiththefunctionandlocationofeachcomponent
beforeusingtheFLIGHTController.
ThefollowingfunctionsareavailablewiththeFLIGHTController:
!JoystickControl
Thejoystick is usedto controlthedirection andspeed of thepower chair.
!SpeedAdjustment
Theuser can increaseor decrease themaximum speed ofthe power chair.
!SleepMode
Thisfeatureisdesignedtopreservebatterycharge,andcanbedisabledthrough
programming.
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Figure 1. FLIGHT Components and Connections
Horn Key
Activates a warning horn.
Joystick
A multi-functional tool used
to control speed and direction.
Off-board Charger/
Programming Socket
Connects to battery
charger plug or
programmer
Speed Decrease Key
Used to decrease the
speed setting
Speed Increase Key
Used to increase the
speed setting
On/Off Key
Press to power on or
off the power chair and
controller.
Speed Setting
Indicator
Series of five colored
LEDs which display the
speed setting.
Battery Condition Meter
Indicates the approximate amount of
battery life using color-coded LEDs.
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Figure 2. FLIGHT Controller
OPERATING THEFLIGHT CONTROLLER
TheFLIGHT Controllerisusedtooperateyourpowerchairandallofitscomponents.
TheFLIGHTcontrollerconsistsof(seefigure2):
1. joystick
2. keypad
3. off-boardcharger/programmingsocket
4. controllerconnector
5. powermodule
2
3
4
5
1
Joystick Control
The joystick controls the direction and speed of your power chair. When you
movethejoystick from theneutral(center) position, theelectromagneticbrakes
releaseand allow your power chairto move. The farther youpush thejoystick
fromitsneutralposition,thefasteryourpowerchairmoves.Whenyoureleasethe
joystickandallowittoreturn to the neutralposition,youengagetheelectromag-
neticbrakes.This causes yourpowerchairto decelerate andcometoa complete
stop.
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