Table of contents
6
Preface ...............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Getting started.............................................................................................................................................................................7
Service and information...............................................................................................................................................................7
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Liability .....................................................................................................................................................................................8
CE-Declaration............................................................................................................................................................................8
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Purpose and function of the wheelchair...............................................................................................................................9
1.2 Versions and accessories....................................................................................................................................................9
2 Safety........................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Safety regulations..............................................................................................................................................................11
2.3 Prohibited use....................................................................................................................................................................11
3 Operating instructions............................................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Composition of the wheelchair...........................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Adjusting the wheelchair....................................................................................................................................................12
3.2.1 Seating system ...................................................................................................................................................12
3.2.2 Leg rests.............................................................................................................................................................14
3.2.3 Arm rests.............................................................................................................................................................15
3.2.4 Controller ............................................................................................................................................................16
3.2.5 Head rest (optional) ............................................................................................................................................17
3.2.6 Suspension.........................................................................................................................................................17
3.2.7 Electrically adjustable seating system (optional).................................................................................................18
3.2.8 Comfort leg rests (optional).................................................................................................................................18
3.2.9 Removing leg rest, arm rest, or leg rest..............................................................................................................18
3.2.10 Installing the seat belt (optional) .........................................................................................................................19
3.2.11 Adjusting the control programme ........................................................................................................................19
3.3 Driving ...............................................................................................................................................................................19
3.3.1 Getting in.............................................................................................................................................................19
3.3.2 Switching on the Midway and the Atlantic...........................................................................................................20
3.3.3 Switching on the Antibes.....................................................................................................................................20
3.3.4 Moving away.......................................................................................................................................................20
3.3.5 Brakes.................................................................................................................................................................20
3.3.6 Coming to a standstill and making an emergency stop.......................................................................................20
3.3.7 Switching off........................................................................................................................................................20
3.3.8 Transfer...............................................................................................................................................................20
3.3.9 Corners...............................................................................................................................................................21
3.3.10 Kerbs...................................................................................................................................................................21
3.3.11 Slopes.................................................................................................................................................................22
3.3.12 Reverse driving...................................................................................................................................................22
3.3.13 Free Wheel .........................................................................................................................................................22
3.3.14 Folding down the controller.................................................................................................................................23
3.4 Batteries ............................................................................................................................................................................23
3.4.1 Charging the batteries.........................................................................................................................................23
3.4.2 Replacing the batteries .......................................................................................................................................24
3.5 Built-in protection devices..................................................................................................................................................24
3.5.1 Midway................................................................................................................................................................24
3.5.2 Antibes................................................................................................................................................................24
3.5.3 Atlantic................................................................................................................................................................24
3.6 Service table......................................................................................................................................................................25
3.7 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................25
3.7.1 Electric................................................................................................................................................................25
3.7.2 Removing a wheel and exchanging a tyre ..........................................................................................................26
3.8 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................................26
3.9 Service and repair..............................................................................................................................................................26
3.10 Storage..............................................................................................................................................................................27
3.11 Transport in car or taxi.......................................................................................................................................................27
3.11.1 Chair without occupant........................................................................................................................................27
3.11.2 Chair with occupant.............................................................................................................................................27
3.12 Disposing of the wheelchair...............................................................................................................................................28
4 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................................29
4.1 Specification sheet according to ISO 7176-15 annex A.....................................................................................................29
4.2 Further specifications.........................................................................................................................................................30
4.3 Physical conditions of use .................................................................................................................................................30
4.4 Applied regulations and standards ....................................................................................................................................30
5 Indications on the wheelchair ................................................................................................................................................31
5.1 Name plate........................................................................................................................................................................31
5.2 Other indications................................................................................................................................................................31
Appendix 1. User documentation battery charger................................................................................................................32
Appendix 2. Maintenance table............................................................................................................................................32
Wheelbase Joystick module (software version V1.x)..........................................................................................................33