Glide RoboGlide Manual de usuario
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IMPORTANT
For your safety and comfort read carefully and understand all
of the features prior to using your new Centro Powerchair.
Misuse may result in electrical or mechanical damage.
RoboGlide
User Manual
2021 VERSION
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction 3
Section 2 Identifying Parts on your Wheelchair 4
Section 3 Warnings for Carer and Occupant 5
Section 4 Joystick and Controller Operation 10
Section 5 User training and setup 17
Section 6 Battery Maintenance and Charging 19
Section 7 Care and maintenance 23
Section 8 Trouble shooting 26
Section 9 Precautions for Controller use 27
Section 10 Transfer to and from your wheelchair 29
Section 11 Vertical Lift Seat Option 30
Section 12 Warranty 31
Section 13 Spare Parts 32
Section 14 Puncture Repair 33
Section 15 Technician Service Only 35
Section 16 Wheelchair Occupant Vehicle Transport 37
Note: This manual covers the basic PG controller operation in this manual.
A more comprehensive PG Manual can be downloaded from
www.glide.com.au/products
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SECTION 1
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INTRODUCTION
Thank You For Choosing The
RoboGlide Wheelchair
This wheelchair is a Class B type wheelchair and is designed for Indoor/Outdoor use.
Maximum User Weight 175 kg AS-3695
Maximum User Weight 250 kg AS-3695 (Bariatric version)
Maximum user weight for Occupant Vehicle Transport 159kg AS-3696:19
Transporting users over 159kg requires special equipment.
An Australian designed and manufactured product, which complies
with AS-3695 – 175 kg/250 kg and Crash Tested to AS-3696:19.
With proper care and operation your wheelchair will provide years of trouble free mobility.
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the functions and features of your power chair
by reading this owner’s manual. If you have any queries about the functions of the chair you
can call Glide Products or your nearest Glide Products dealer.
!Warning. Means you must read.
If you have a Vertical Lift model, it is essential you
read and fully understand Section 11 before use.
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SECTION 2
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PARTS
The RoboGlide Chair
1. Attendant Joystick (Optional)
2. Joystick
3. Seat Pan
4. Leg Rest Hanger
5. Leg Rest Latch
6. Front Suspension Arm (not shown)
7. Foot Rest
8. Front Vehicle Tie Down Point
9. Castor Wheel (Front)
10. Motor Brake Release
11. Drive Wheel
12. Drive Wheel Clutch (Optional)
13. Attendant Brake
14. Castor Wheel (Rear)
15. Rear Suspension Arm
16. Rear Vehicle Tie Down Point
17. Circuit Breaker (Reset)
18. Armrest (Flip-Up)
19. Actuator (Recline)
20. Armrest
21. Back Cane
22. Hand Grip
Identifying Parts on your Wheelchair (Fig. 1)
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SECTION 3
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WARNINGS
To The User
1. Before using this chair, obtain advice and training from your Health Professional.
2. Each chair is custom designed to suit individual needs.
Take time to become familiar with each feature before you begin driving.
3. Depending on your level of function and ability, you will need to develop
your own methods for safe use.
4. Understanding the environment where the wheelchair will be used will help
identify potential hazards and how to avoid them.
5. Read this manual in full before operating chair.
6. When traversing curbs or steps always approach square on.
Never attempt angled approaches as this may damage castors.
7. Never drive wheelchair onto stairs or escalators.
To The Carer
1. You must read this manual and follow all the instructions in each section as
they also apply to you.
2. Never use power operated options such as Vertical Lift, Power Elevators unless
occupant and bystanders have hands well clear of operation
3. Drive Clutches or Motor Brakes should be engaged at all times while occupant is seated.
When drive clutches are disengaged there is no braking when manoeuvring wheelchair
4. To manually push the chair you must make sure that you have control over the wheelchair
before releasing the motor drive clutch. Only manually manoeuvre wheelchair on level
ground while occupant is seated in wheelchair. Never manually manoeuver wheelchair up
and down ramps whilst occupant is seated in wheelchair.
5. You must develop an understanding of the occupants ability to develop safe methods best
suited to your ability
6. Only use the push handles to move chair. They are specifically designed for this purpose
7. When helping the occupant overcome an obstacle you must:
• Learn safe methods from your health professional
• Explain clearly to the occupant what you are about to do
and what they are required to do
• When traversing curbs or steps always approach square on.
Never attempt angled approaches as this may damage castors.
8. Never take the wheelchair on to stairs or escalators.
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Environment Conditions
The Glide Rehabilitation Products Power Chair has been designed and tested with user safety,
as its prime consideration.
The “Active Posi Trak” (APT) Suspension System has been designed to automatically adjust
to uneven surfaces and changes in height, allowing all six wheels to stay in contact with the
ground under most conditions. This feature provides improved stability and increased traction
on drive wheels in demanding situations.
Even though the “Active Posi Trak” System improves manoeuvrability and stability, this does
not negate the effect or take into account, circumstances, which put the wheelchair outside
the specified operating conditions for which it was designed and tested.
It is important that the user takes due care and understands the limitations within the environ-
ment that the chair will be operated.
As a guide only, the following is a brief list of scenarios that could affect the stability of the
chair and need to be considered when driving chair:
• Always turn the controller off when parked. Even it is only for a short time
as this will prevent accidental movement of chair or release of park brakes.
• The Wheelchair must remain in the Engaged Drive Mode at all times
unless manually manoeuvring the wheelchair.
• Traction could be lost on inclined or decline if wet, oily or grassy surfaces.
Take extra care and drive slowly on these surfaces.
• Extreme Tilting and reclining must be done on level ground ONLY.
• Chairs fitted with Tilt and Recline features should NOT be driven with these
features in a extreme Tilt or Reclined position. Driving in a Tilted or Reclined
position can affect stability and your vision.
• Never drive your chair on a wet, oily or icy covered ramp or slope
• Stop if one or both drive wheels loses traction
• Never traverse railway lines without someone in attendance
• Wheelchair should not be driven in heavy rain.
• Never use your chair in a shower, swimming pool, sauna, ocean or lake.
• If your environment has many steep obstacles, always have someone in
attendance to assist you.
Avoid driving your wheelchair in sand or over rough surfaces.
• Apart from getting stuck you may also cause damage to wheels,
bearings, gearboxes and motors.
• Maximum safe slope – facing up slope 15 degrees
• Maximum safe slope – facing down slope 15 degrees
• Curb climbing should not exceed 80mm when level. Do not climb if already on slope.
• Curb descending should not be more than 100mm when level.
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• Do not descend if already on slope.
• Always approach curbs square. Never on an angle. Castor will spin and
lock if approach angle is not 90 degree.
• Whilst driving, the ON/OFF switch on the controller should only be switched OFF in an
emergency. The wheelchair will come to a fast controlled stop rather than sudden stop.
Ramps & Inclines
When your chair is on a ramp or incline the centre of balance of your chair will change.
Your chair is less stable when on ramps or inclines and should not be used unless you feel it is
safe to do so. If in doubt have someone with you.
Do not use the chair on a slope of greater than 15 degrees.
When ascending a ramp: (going up)
• Make sure power tilt seat is in the down or flat position and
the backrest is in the upright position.
• Never attempt climbing ramps with high degree of seat tilt.
• Approach the ramp or incline straight on. Do not approach on an angle (cut the corner)
• Make sure that you are in the centre of the ramp and that the ramp
is wide enough for your wheelchair
• Do not use ramp if you feel that a wheel may drop off the side.
• Do not veer or turn while on ramp. This may cause chair to tip and a fall may result.
• Drive wheelchair at a slow, steady speed. Keep chair moving.
• Return tilt and recline to normal driving position when back on level ground.
When descending a ramp: (going down)
• You should raise the power seat tilt to a suitable angle to compensate for the ramp angle.
The seat angle should be in a near level position when on the ramp or even better slightly
raised. This will reduce the chance of your body falling forward when travelling down a ramp.
• Re-adjust seat tilt angle to your normal drive position when back on level ground.
• Always use the centre of the ramp.
• Do not veer or turn while on ramp.
• Drive wheelchair at a slow steady speed. Do not allow chair to accelerate over
normal speed. Centre the joystick to allow it to slow down or stop.
• Never use attendant brakes to slow or stop the chair.
This may cause the chair to veer or change direction erratically.
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Electro-Magnetic Interference
EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) comes from Radio Waves like Cellular phones,
CB Radios and Two Way Radio. Other sources include Transmitters from TV and Radio
stations but are unlikely to interfere unless in close proximity to the transmitter.
EMI can cause your wheelchair to behave erratically or even more so, release brakes or
move by itself unexpectedly. If this happens, immediately turn your wheelchair Off.
Before continuing, the user must be confident that the system is performing normally.
If not, turn wheelchair Off and contact your carer or Glide Rehabilitation Products Agent.
Although Glide has not had any reported instances of EMI, there has been anecdotal
evidence over many years that EMI can have an impact on power chair controllers.
Controllers
Your wheelchair has been supplied with a fully programmable controller, which has
the ability to fine-tune many driving parameters using special equipment and a PC.
At time of specification your chair would have been programmed to best suit your
individual function and ability.
Drive the chair in the mode and speed level that best suits the environment so as
not to cause injury to yourself or others.
Have an authorised Glide Rehabilitation Products agents make adjustments to the
controller if the chair is not performing to your satisfaction. There are no controller
adjustments that can be made by the user or carer apart from speed level selection.
Safety Performance Check
Make sure the chair operates as it is designed to do.
If there is a change in the performance of the wheelchair or in your functional ability, contact
your nearest Glide Rehabilitation Products agent to reprogram the control settings to match
your needs. It is advisable to have these settings checked annually.
Check for any uncharacteristic noises, vibration or any difficulty in its use.
If a problem is found, notify your carer and Glide Product Agent for repair or advice on how to
repair. Do not drive it if your safety is at risk.
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Make sure that the batteries are fully charged before operating. Make sure all tyres are inflated
to recommended pressures and in good condition.
Make sure all accessories are secure and in correct position.
Check that the electronic brakes work correctly. (When chair is switched ON with drive clutch
engaged and hand off the joystick, the wheelchair should not be able to be pushed.)
Wheelchair Modifications
Never make any modifications or use non-approved Glide Products parts on your power chair.
Doing so may cause a safety hazard and could void Warranty.
Unauthorised changes could constitute as re-manufacturing of the power chair. This voids any
warranty. The person or group who make the changes will have full liability of the power chair.
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