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PaceSaver Boss 4.5 ® Scout Scout RF [For Tilt] Scout RF-P3 / RF-P4 Owner's Manual (Must Be Given to User) Set Your Own Pace! READ this entire Owner's Manual BEFORE you operate your new power wheelchair! PN 82405 Revised 0412 B45P34OM0412.indd...
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"SPECIAL OPTION" WARNINGS WARNING: To make adjustments while sitting in the Scout, you must be secured by wearing your lap belt to prevent you from falling forward. TO ADJUST FRONT ANTI-TIP WHEEL HEIGHT Turn thumbscrews clockwise to maximum height position. Then lower wheel arm by turning thrmbscrews conterclockwise.
Table of Contents THIS MANUAL COVERS THE OPERATION OF YOUR NEW PaceSaver POWER WHEELCHAIR. BE SURE AND FIND THE INFORMATION THAT PERTAINS TO YOUR NEEDS BEFORE OPERATING. Introduction Important Safety Information Specifi cations Getting On and Off the Power Wheelchair...
Introduction PaceSaver Scout Boss 4.5, RF-P3 & RF-P4 Owners Manual Congratulations on your choice of a power wheelchair! It is a dependable vehicle built for power and performance. Its easy to operate controls give you more of what you are looking for in a wheelchair.
Safety Guidelines NOTE: MODIFYING AND/OR TAMPERING IN ANY UNAUTHORIZED MANNER WITH THE POWER WHEELCHAIR WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE THE WHEELCHAIR TO MALFUNCTION, EXPOSING YOU TO PHYSICAL HARM. ATTENTION: This manual contains specifi c information about your power wheelchair. While some of the information is the same for all power wheelchairs, make sure that you follow the specifi...
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Safety Guidelines Warning Driving the power wheelchair in busy streets, busy parking lots, or in crowded shopping malls can be dangerous for you or other people as you may be struck by a vehicle or you might strike a pedestrian. Use caution in congested areas at all times.
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POWER WHEELCHAIRS SCOUT, SCOUT RF, SCOUT RF 4, BOSS, BOSS 4.5, BOSS 6NS, SCOUT RF-P3, P4 AND SCOUT EXPLORER Back anchor points - Place a strap around the lower portion of each armrest support. Front anchor points - Place a strap around each anti-tip wheel support arm just above the small anti-tip wheel.
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Safety Guidelines DO NOT allow the power wheelchair controls to become wet. Never wash off the power wheelchair using a hose or a stream of water, drive through standing water or ride in the rain. Possible loss of control and/or electronic damage will occur.
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Safety Guidelines DO NOT use unauthorized parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Leisure-Lift. DO NOT attempt to lift the power wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a power wheelchair may result in injury to the user of dam- age to the power wheelchair.
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Safety Guidelines End user or their attendant should allow suffi cient time to remove his/her power wheelchair prior to a rain storm or inclement weather to retain wheelchair operation. DO NOT leave your power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind. DO NOT use your power wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a shower.
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Safety Guidelines The normal adjustment should allow the power wheelchair to climb a two inch obstacle. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. STAIRWAYS - WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between fl oors using a stairway or escalator. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between fl...
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Safety Guidelines Position the rear casters so that they are extended as far rearward as possible and engage motor locks/clutch- es. DO NOT LEAN FORWARD OF THE ARMRESTS. REACHING, BENDING - BACKWARDS WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.
Getting On and Off the Power Wheelchair The following is a recommended method for getting on your Power Wheelchair 1. The wheelchair should be stopped on a fl at level surface with the power switch in the OFF posi- tion (no visible lights). (SEE WARNING BELOW) 2.
Operating the Power Wheelchair Controls for the power wheelchair operation are located on the arm mounted joystick console and the power module mounted to the frame. Become familiar with all controls with the power button in the OFF position. Each is described in the following section ...
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Operating the Power Wheelchair Each of the speedometer's 6 large LEDs Top Speed 2 Top Speed 3 typically represent 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% of the chair's absolute maximum top speed. REMD supports 2 modes of top speed Top Speed 4 Top Speed 1 adjustment - "5 Speed"...
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Operating the Power Wheelchair 3. BATTERY INDICATOR. The battery Indicator displays the true state-of-battery-charge, includ- ing notifi cation of when the battery desperately requires charging. The true status is most accurate only while you are driving. • Any green LED's lit indicates well-charged batteries. •...
Controller Instructions METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR. Pushing the joystick Moving the joystick directly straight forward will to the left (while stationary or cause the wheelchair moving) will cause the chair to move in a forward to turn to the left.
Your First Ride For your fi rst ride, we recommend the following. When possible, always work with your dealer or therapist to learn how to use your power wheelchair. Different chairs have different adjustable features such as spring suspension, programmable controllers, front anti-tips, footrest height &...
Should you experience any type of brake system malfunction, DO NOT ride or sit on the wheelchair. Have the system repaired Scout RF-P3 & P4 Two Disengage Levers immediately! SHOULD THE BRAKE DISENGAGE ON A WHEELCHAIR EVER APPEAR TO WORK POORLY OR INCORRECTLY, STOP RIDING IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR SERVICE! 18 BOSS 4.5, RF, P3 &...
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Power Seat Operation Power Seat Operation (Not available on RF-P3 and RF-P4) Optional power seat actuators will be operated using one of the following control systems. Joysticks with integral actuator controls The controller has two modes of operation. One is called the “drive mode”. It is used to drive the chair. The second mode is the “actuator control mode”...
Seat Height Adjustment NOTE: The Boss 4.5 is shown in the photo. The seat height is adjusted on the Scout RF-P3 & P4 in the same manner. 1. Remove the seat assembly by unpinning the seat and lifting the seat assembly straight up.
Disassembly and Assembly Last you need to remove the Footplate/Stabilizer wheel assembly from the front of the wheelchair, by removing the two winged bolts or pull pin holding it to the main frame assembly. Raise the front footplate section up out of the way. REASSEMBLING THE WHEELCHAIR To reassemble the wheelchair, simply repeat the same steps in reverse order.
Some are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for air travel. NOTICE: The battery charger provided is specially designed for use with PaceSaver brand equipment. In the unlikely event of failure it should be replaced only with a PaceSaver approved charger to assure proper performance of the charger and wheelchair.
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The Wheelchair Batteries 12. Make sure the 3-pronged charging plug is seated fully in the wheelchair battery charger outlet in the front of the joystick. 13. Do not stand on wet surface while connecting charger. Before Charging: 1. Verify that battery terminals are clean and that all charger connections are secure and in good condition. 2.
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Then, periodically charge EVERY ONE TO TWO MONTHS to keep the batteries in this fully charged condition. The PaceSaver charger can be left con- nected indefi nitely without damaging the batteries.
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• Periodically check that all electrical connections are secure. Tips for maximizing the battery life and reducing total recharge time: • Always use the PaceSaver battery charger that is provided with the wheelchair. • Park the wheelchair in the shade whenever possible.
The battery charger socket is a 3 pin XLR type with pin confi guration as shown below. The PaceSaver char- ger is compatible with this pin out. There is an inhibit safety link built into the charger so that the wheel- chair is prevented from driving when the batteries are being charged.
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Charging The Batteries Warning : Do not disconnect batteries or open circuit the circuit breaker during charging. This is dangerous to both people and equipment. System Battery Charger Plug on Front of Joystick Note : The inhibit is shorted to B- external to the System. Plug the battery charger into the charging socket located at the front of the SHARK joystick.
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Charging The Batteries The following table indicates what the gauge will display for any given state. All LED's OFF Power is OFF Display Description This means . . . Notes All LED's ON Power is ON Less LED's imply a reduced battery charge.
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Pull Pins Top of Caster NOTE: The Boss 4.5 is shown in the photo. Batteries are removed from the Scout RF-P3 & P4 in the same Anti-Tip manner. Adjustment CAUTION - Failure to unplug cable from back of joystick before tilting seat back may result in damage to the joystick and cable.
Storage of the Power Wheelchair Short Term and Overnight Storage When ending power wheelchair's use for the day, if the batteries do not need charging, simply turn the power OFF. The next morning, get in, lock the seat, activate the key, turn power ON and you are ready to go again. In areas with public access, use of the key function will restrict powered operation of your power wheelchair.
Troubleshooting If the power wheelchair will not move, check the following. 1. Turn the power switch OFF and then back ON. 2. Check to see that the joystick console is not locked. Refer to unlocking instructions. 3. There is a visible circuit breaker. It is located on the front of unit under the seat.
DIAGNOSTICS Note: SHARK is not user serviceable. Specialized tools are necessary for the repair of any SHARK component. INTRODUCTION A fl ashing SHARK information gauge indicates there is an abnormal condition somewhere on the powerchair. The components that SHARK provides fault information for include, the motor, the park brakes, the batteries, the ca- bling and the SHARK modules themselves.
Federal Aviation Administration for air travel. Do not use a conventional liquid lead-acid deep cycle battery. Spillage of the battery acid can cause severe burns and will damage many components of your power wheelchair . The PaceSaver charger which came with the power wheelchair is designed specifi cally to charge deep cycle batteries.
Electromagnetic Interference EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2, 1994 THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REQUIRES THIS STATEMENT TO BE INCLUDED. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred to as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering to electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way...
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20 volts per meter (v/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection). This model of PaceSaver Scout power wheelchair has an immunity level of 20 volts per meter (20 v/m).
Warranty cards should be completed and returned by the original purchaser to the Manufacturer in a timely manner. ® ® ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ Leisure-Lift and PaceSaver are registered trademarks. Scout , Boss 4.5 , RF-P3 , RF-P4 and Com-For-Back ® all trademarks of Leisure-Lift , Inc.
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Leisure-Lift always values the options of our custom- ers and you may write us at any time to relate to us your "PaceSaver Experience" good (or not so good).