Form 07A –Frontier V6, V4 and Extreme X8 Owner’s Manual ENGLISH.docx Revision No.4
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9 Care & Maintenance
Like any motorised vehicle, your power chair requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform
some of these checks, but it is recommended that every 12 months the chair is inspected by a
factory authorised service facility. Repairs or replacements should only be carried out with
manufacturer-approved components to assure proper performance (see 10 Servicing). With
appropriate care, your power chair should give you many years of operation.
STOP! Do not use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorised by
Magic Mobility. This may void your warranty and cause damage to your power
chair.
9.1 General Guidelines
Avoid exposing your power chair to any type of moisture where possible (rain, snow, mist, salt
water, or wash). Such exposure can damage your power chair – see section 9.6 - Corrosion
Protection. Should your power wheelchair come into contact with water, dry as thoroughly as
possible with a towel and then allow it to sit in a warm room for 10-12 hours to dry. Check the
joystick operation and brakes before using your power wheelchair. If there are any doubts or
inconsistencies with your wheelchair, please contact your Magic Mobility dealer
STOP!
DO NOT leave the power wheelchair in rain or a storm of any kind.
DO NOT use the power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom whilst
taking a shower.
DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a damp area or outdoors for any length of time.
Direct exposure to rain or damp will cause electrical and mechanical malfunctions
and may cause the chair to prematurely rust.
- Avoid knocking or bumping the controller, especially the joystick.
- Keep the controller clean
- Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures
- Do not place the controller cable so it may be pinched in any of the seat or power base
frames
- Do not charge in extreme temperatures
Some parts of the power wheelchair are susceptible to extremes of temperature. It is possible for the
batteries to freeze. The temperature at which the batteries freeze depends on a number of factors
including their chemical composition, the level of charge and their usage. At elevated temperatures;
the power wheelchair may operate at a reduced speed. This a safety feature built into the controller
to protect the motors and other electrical components.
9.2 Batteries
The batteries used in your power chair are sealed, no maintenance gel cells and require only correct
charging procedures – see Battery Charging 8.2 . Typically these batteries should last from 1 to 2
years depending upon type of usage.
9.3 Tyres and Castors
Lower tyre pressures provide more traction in mud, sand and snow. For use on firmer surfaces, tyre
pressures may be increased up to a maximum of 8 psi/ 55 kPa depending upon the weight of the
user, their preferences and driving capability. The chart below may be of some assistance when
increasing tyre pressures. It is not recommended that tyre pressures greater than 8psi /55 kPa are
used.
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