SmartDrive User’s Manual 9
Travelling and Shipping
Because the SmartDrive drive unit houses a Lithium-Ion battery, special considerations have to be taken when travelling on
an airplane. e SmartDrive must be carried onto your plane and should be stored in the overhead bin. It is recommended
that advanced arrangements be made with each airline operator and approval received prior to departure date. A “SmartDrive
Airline Passenger Certicate” can be downloaded from the Max Mobility website [www.max-mobility] or provided upon
request.
Use the provided foam stand for the drive unit to prevent movement and damage when transporting in a car. If riding in a
cab, it is recommended to have the driver hand you the drive unit so that it doesn’t get damaged from movement when placed
in the trunk.
Also, special considerations need to be taken when shipping the SmartDrive due to the battery. Contact the shipping compa-
ny being used for instructions on how to correctly package and label prior to shipping. Be sure to provide plenty of padding/
protection for the drive unit to prevent damage.
5. Maintenance
Inspection
Always inspect the drive unit, omni-drive wheel, wristband, attachment hardware and thumb throttle buttons for missing
parts/damage prior to each use. Cease use and contact Max Mobility or your mobility equipment dealer if you notice any of
the following:
• Broken or cracked plastic
• Any of the rollers do not spin with little resistance, have ats worn in them or any other signicant damage
• Signicantly worn down rollers and/or damaged wheel plastic
• Ripping rubber on the wristband
• Missing or loose screws
• Adaptive clamp has rotated downward [on rigid wheelchairs]
• Broken or fraying cables
• Magnetic receptacle or plug has collected metal shards
• Any abnormal motor activation/deactivation activity [during use]
Cleaning
Cleaning of the SmartDrive can be done by wiping all of the parts down with a damp wash rag. is should be done at least
once a month, or as needed.
Do not throw away the drive unit or wristband. Please properly dispose of each by recycling at the
end of its life or send it back to Max Mobility.
Always store and charge the drive unit and wristband in a cool, dry area. Hot and damp environments can damage
or short the unit, requiring a costly replacement.
Make sure the charging receptacles are completely dry before plugging in the charger, for this can cause a spark or short.
Also, always power o and never attempt to use the wristband while charging.
Roller Lubricating or Replacement
e omni-drive wheel contains 16 rubber rollers that may wear down, depending on
driving conditions, after extensive use. ese rollers are able to be replaced. Also, in
snowy climates, salt may cause corrosion to the bearings on these rollers and aect
their performance. Spraying lubrication on these bearings will increase their usable
lives (see graphic to the right). Contact your mobility equipment dealer or Max Mo-
bility for information on replacing/maintaining the rollers on your SmartDrive unit.
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