Invacare Typhoon II, Typhoon II Standard, Typhoon II Contour, Typhoon II Recaro, Typhoon II Flex Operating Manual

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How can you get in touch with Invacare®?

If you have any questions or need support, please contact your authorised Invacare® Dealer, who has the
necessary know-how and equipment plus the special knowledge concerning your Invacare® product, and
can offer you all-round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact Invacare® directly, you can reach us
in Europe at the following addresses and phone numbers.

Mobitec Mobilitätshilfen GmbH

Herzog Odilostrasse 101
A-5310 Mondsee

Austria

 +43 - 6232 - 55 35 0
Fax: +43 - 6232 - 55 35 4
@: [e-mail]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.mobitec-austria.com

Invacare® n.v.

Autobaan 22
B-8210 Loppem (Brugge)

Belgium

 +32 - (0)50 - 83 10 10
Fax: +32 - (0)50 - 83 10 11
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.be

Mobitec Rehab AG

Benkenstraße 260
CH-4108 Witterswil

Switzerland

 +41 - (0)61 - 48 77 08 0
Fax: +41 - (0)61 - 48 77 08 1
@: [e-mail]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.mobitec-rehab.ch

Invacare Aquatec

Alemannenstraße 10
88316 Isny

Deutschland

 0 75 62 / 7 00 - 251
Fax 08 00 / 6 73 81 72
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare-aquatec.de

Invacare® A/S

Sdr. Ringvej 39
DK-2605 Brøndby

Danmark

 (Kundeservice): +45 - (0)36 - 90 00 00
Fax (Kundeservice): +45 - (0)36 - 90 00 01
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.dk

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Invacare® SA

c/ Areny, s/n
Poligon Industrial de Celrà
17460 Celrà (Girona)

ESPAÑA

 : +34 - (0)972 - 49 32 00
Fax: +34 - (0)972 - 49 32 20
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.es

Invacare® Poirier SAS

Route de St Roch

F-37230 Fondettes

France

 : +33 - (0)247 - 62 64 66
Fax : +33 - (0)247 - 42 12 24
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.fr

Invacare® Ltd

South Road
Bridgend Industrial Estate
Mid Glamorgan - CF31-3PY

United Kingdom

 (Customer Service): +44 - (0)1656 - 664 321
Fax (Customer Service): +44 - (0)1656 - 667 532
@: [e-mail]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.co.uk

Invacare Mecc San s.r.l.

Via Dei Pini, 62
I - 36016 Thiene (VI)

ITALIA

 +39 - 0445 - 38 00 59
Fax: +39 - 0445 - 38 00 34
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.it

Invacare Ireland Ltd.

Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus
Seatown Rd, Swords
County Dublin

Ireland

 +353 - 18 10 70 84
Fax: +353 - 18 10 70 85
@: [e-mail]

Invacare® AS

Grensesvingen 9
Postboks 6230
N-0603 Oslo

Norge

 (Kundeservice): +47 - (0)22 57 95 10
Fax (Kundeservice): +47 - (0)22 57 95 01
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.no

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Invacare® B.V.

Celsiusstraat 46
NL-6716 BZ Ede

The Netherlands

 : +31 - (0)318 - 69 57 57
Fax: +31 - (0)318 - 69 57 58
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.nl

Invacare® PORTUGAL Lda

Rua Senhora de Campanhã 105
P-4369-001 Porto

PORTUGAL

 : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.pt

Återförsäljare:
Invacare® AB

Fagerstagatan 9
S-163 91 Spånga

Sverige

Tillverkare:
Invacare® Deutschland GmbH

Kleiststraße 49
D-32457 Porta Westfalica

Deutschland

 (Kundtjänst): +46 - (0) 8 761 70 90
Fax (Kundtjänst): +46 - (0) 8 761 81 08
@: [e-mail]
@: [e-mail]
WWW: www.invacare.se

MÖLNDAL
 +46 - (0) 31 – 86 36 00
Fax: +46 - (0) 31 – 86 36 06
@: [e-mail]

LANDSKRONA
 +46 - (0) 418 – 285 40
Fax: +46 - (0) 418 – 180 89
@: [e-mail]

OSKARSHAMN
 +46 - (0) 491 – 101 40
Fax: +46 - (0) 491 – 101 80
@: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents

Chapter Page

1 Introduction 10

1.1 Important symbols in this manual .........................................................................................12

1.2 Important symbols found on the vehicle ..............................................................................13

1.2.1 Explanation of symbols on lifter warning sticker...........................................................13

1.3 Type classification and permissible use...............................................................................14

1.4 Guarantee.................................................................................................................................14

1.5 Indications................................................................................................................................15

1.6 Life expectancy........................................................................................................................15

2 Safety Notes 16

2.1 General Safety Notes ..............................................................................................................16

2.2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance...................................................19

2.3 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference...........................................................20

2.4 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode............................................................21

2.5 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with a Lifter..................................................................23

2.6 Safety information on maintenance work and alterations to the wheelchair....................24

3 Key features 25
4 Getting in and out of the wheelchair 26

4.1 Remove the standard armrest in order to side transfer ......................................................26

4.2 Raise the parallel sliding armrest / remove the skirtguard (optional) ...............................27

5 Driving 29

5.1 Before driving for the first time..............................................................................................29

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5.2

Parking and stationary............................................................................................................30

5.3 Taking Obstacles.....................................................................................................................30

5.3.1 The ”SureStep“ System ................................................................................................30

5.3.2 Maximum obstacle height.............................................................................................30

5.3.3 Safety information when ascending obstacles .............................................................31

5.3.4 The correct way to overcome obstacles .......................................................................32

5.4 Driving up and down gradients..............................................................................................33

6 Pushing the wheelchair by hand 34

6.1 Electrically disengaging gearless motors ............................................................................34

6.2 Manually disengaging gearless motors (emergency disengaging) ...................................36

7 The REM 24 SD Remote 37

7.1 Layout of the remote...............................................................................................................37

7.2 ON/OFF diode (status display)...............................................................................................40

7.3 Battery charger display...........................................................................................................40

7.4 Activating / deactivating the immobilizer..............................................................................41

7.5 Using the Buddy buttons with the remote ............................................................................42

7.6 Controlling the wheelchair using the remote .......................................................................43

7.6.1 How a wheelchair with "Indirect Steering" reacts to joystick movements.....................44

7.7 Operating the electric adjustment options ...........................................................................45

7.7.1 Activating adjustment mode..........................................................................................45

7.7.2 Selecting and operating the adjustment option ............................................................46

7.7.3 Changing back to driving mode ....................................................................................47

7.8 Error diagnosis ........................................................................................................................48

7.8.1 Error codes and diagnostic codes ................................................................................49

8 Adjusting the wheelchair to the user's seating posture 52

8.1 Adjusting the armrests and the joystick box........................................................................53

8.1.1 Adapting the remote to the length of the user’s arm ....................................................53

8.1.2 Setting the height of the remote ...................................................................................54

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8.1.3

Setting the height of the armrests.................................................................................55

8.1.4 Setting the height of the parallel sliding armrests.........................................................56

8.1.5 Adjusting the angle of the armpad on the parallel sliding armrests..............................57

8.1.6 Setting the width of the side sections ...........................................................................58

8.2 Manually adjusting the seat tilt ..............................................................................................60

8.3 Manually adjusting the backrest............................................................................................62

8.3.1 Adjusting the backrest using the gas pressure spring..................................................62

8.3.1.1 Adjust the backrest using the perforated plate ........................................................63

8.3.2 Flex and Contour Seats................................................................................................64

8.4 The Lifter ..................................................................................................................................65

9 Adjusting footrests and legrests 66

9.1 Centre-mounted legrests........................................................................................................66

9.1.1 Electric legrest ..............................................................................................................66

9.1.1.1 Lowering the electric legrest completely to assist getting out of the wheelchair.....67

9.1.2 Adjustable legrest .........................................................................................................70

9.1.2.1 Adjusting the angle ..................................................................................................70

9.1.2.2 Adjusting the length of the legrest ...........................................................................71

9.1.2.3 Adjusting the calf plate to the calf width of the user ................................................72

9.1.2.4 Adjusting the angle of the foot plate ........................................................................73

9.2 Laterally mounted legrests.....................................................................................................74

9.2.1 Standard footrest with pre-set angle.............................................................................74

9.2.1.1 Swivelling the footrest outward and/or removing.....................................................74

9.2.1.2 Setting the angle......................................................................................................75

9.2.1.3 Setting the end stop of the footrest .........................................................................77

9.2.1.4 Adjusting the length of the footrest..........................................................................80

9.2.2 Manually height adjustable legrest 90° - 0° ..................................................................81

9.2.2.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing......................................................81

9.2.2.2 Setting the angle......................................................................................................82

9.2.2.3 Setting the end stop of the legrest...........................................................................83

9.2.2.4 Adjusting the length of the legrest ...........................................................................86

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9.2.2.5

Adjusting the depth of the calf plate ........................................................................87

9.2.2.6 Adjusting the height of the calf plate .......................................................................88

9.2.2.7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting ...........................89

9.2.2.8 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate.................................................................90

9.2.2.9 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate ...............................................91

9.2.3 Manually height adjustable legrest 80° - 0° with ergonomic length adjustment...........92

9.2.3.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing......................................................92

9.2.3.2 Setting the angle......................................................................................................93

9.2.3.3 Adjusting the length of the legrest ...........................................................................95

9.2.3.4 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate ........................................................................96

9.2.3.5 Adjusting the height of the calf plate .......................................................................97

9.2.3.6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting ...........................98

9.2.3.7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate.................................................................99

9.2.3.8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate .............................................100

9.2.4 Electrically height adjustable legrest 80° - 0° with ergonomic length adjustment ......101

9.2.4.1 Swivelling the legrest outward and/or removing....................................................101

9.2.4.2 Setting the angle....................................................................................................102

9.2.4.3 Adjusting the length of the legrest .........................................................................103

9.2.4.4 Adjusting the depth of the calf plate ......................................................................104

9.2.4.5 Adjusting the height of the calf plate .....................................................................105

9.2.4.6 Unlocking and swivelling the calf plate backward when alighting .........................106

9.2.4.7 Adjusting the angle adjustable foot plate...............................................................107

9.2.4.8 Adjusting the angle and depth adjustable foot plate .............................................108

10 Electrical System 109

10.1 Electronics Protection System ............................................................................................109

10.1.1 The main fuse .............................................................................................................110

10.2 Batteries .................................................................................................................................111

10.2.1 What you need to know about batteries .....................................................................111

10.2.2 Charging the batteries ................................................................................................113

10.2.3 Removing and fitting batteries ....................................................................................115

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10.2.3.1

Removing the batteries..........................................................................................116

10.2.3.2 How to handle damaged batteries correctly ..........................................................126

11 Care and maintenance 127
12 Maintenance- and repair work 130

12.1 Repairing a flat tyre ...............................................................................................................130

12.1.1 Repairing punctures (drive wheel with GB motor and pneumatic tyres) ....................131

13 Transport 134

13.1 Transferring the wheelchair to another vehicle .................................................................134

13.2 Transportation of the wheelchair and use as a vehicle seat ............................................135

13.2.1 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat .....................137

13.2.2 How the user is secured within the wheelchair...........................................................138

13.3 Securing the wheelchair for transport without passengers .............................................141

14 Refurbishment 142
15 Disposal 143
16 Technical Specifications 144
17 Inspections Performed 149

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1 Introduction

Dear user,

First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product! We hope that you will have a great deal
of pleasure with your new power chair

This operating manual contains important information and notes about:

• Safety

• Operation

• Care and maintenance.

Please take care to read the operating manual thoroughly before starting out on your first
journey.

This wheelchair has been constructed for a large circle of users with different requirements.

The decision whether the model is suitable for the user may only be taken by medical specialists
with appropriate expertise.

Invacare® or their statutory representatives can accept no liability in cases in which the wheelchair
has not been adapted to suit the users’ handicaps.

Some maintenance and settings can be carried out by the user or his attendants. Certain
adjustments do however require technical training and may only be carried out by your Invacare®
specialist dealer. Damages and errors caused by nonobservance of the operating manual or as a
result of incorrect maintenance are excluded from all guarantees.

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This manual contains copyrighted information. This manual may not be reproduced or reprinted
either partly or completely without previous written consent from Invacare® or its statutory
representatives. We reserve the right to make any necessary alterations on the grounds of
technical improvements.

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1.1 Important symbols in this manual

WARNING!
This symbol warns you of danger!

• Always follow these instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

EXPLOSION HAZARD!
This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, an example of which can be caused by

excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre!

• Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

BURN HAZARD!
This symbol warns you of burns due, for example, to leaking battery acid!

• Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

NOTE:

This symbol identifies general information which is intended to simplify working with your product
and which refers to special functions.

Requirements:

• This symbol identifies a list of various tools, components and items which you will need in
order to carry out certain work.

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1.2 Important symbols found on the vehicle

This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer that
complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/CE. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the
environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to
legislation.

• The 'crossed out wheelie bin' symbol is placed on this product to encourage you to
recycle wherever possible.

• Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling
facility at its end of life.

1.2.1 Explanation of symbols on lifter warning sticker.

Do not lean out
when the lifter is
raised!

Do not drive up
or down slopes
when the lifter is
raised!

Do not allow any
body parts to get
under a raised
seat!

Never drive with
two people!

Never drive over
uneven surfaces
when the lifter is
raised!

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1.3 Type classification and permissible use

This vehicle was designed for persons whose ability to walk is impaired, but who are still physically
and mentally able to operate an electric vehicle. It has been classified according to EN 12184 as a
class B mobility product (for indoor and outdoor areas). It is therefore compact and agile enough
for indoor areas, but also able to overcome many obstacles in outdoor areas.

You can find exact information on speed, turning radius, range, safe climbing ability, maximum
obstacle height and permissible operating conditions in chapter "Technical Specifications" on
page 144.

Please also pay attention to all safety information in chapter "Safety Notes" starting from page 16.

The vehicle was successfully tested according to German and international standards as to its
safety. It was also tested successfully according to EN60529 IPX4 as to its resistance to spray
water, and is therefore well suited for typical middle European weather conditions. When equipped
with an appropriate lighting system, the vehicle is suitable for use on public roads.

1.4 Guarantee

The terms and conditions of the guarantee are part of the general terms and conditions particular to
the individual countries in which this product is sold.

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1.5 Indications

The use of this mobility product is recommended for the following indications:

The inability or a greatly restricted ability to walk within the scope of the basic requirement to be
able to move within one’s own four walls. The need to leave the dwelling place in order to get some
fresh air during a short walk or to reach those places generally to be found at close distance to the
dwelling and where everyday business is carried out.

Provision of electric wheelchairs for interior and exterior areas is advisable if the use of hand­operated wheelchairs is no longer possible on account of the disability, yet proper operation of an
electromotive drive unit is still practicable.

1.6 Life expectancy

We estimate a life expectancy of five years for this product, provided it is used in strict accordance
with the intended use as set out in this document and all maintenance and service requirements
are met. The estimated life expectancy can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and
properly maintained, and provided technical and scientific advances do not result in technical
limitations. The life expectancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage.
The fact that we estimate a life expectancy for this product does not constitute an additional
warranty.

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2 Safety Notes

• READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION!

2.1 General Safety Notes

Danger of injury if wheelchair is used in any other way than the purpose described in this
manual!

• Only ever use the wheelchair in accordance with the instructions in this User's Manual!

• Pay strict attention to the safety information!

Danger of injury if the wheelchair is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by
medication or alcohol!

• Never drive the wheelchair under the influence of medication or alcohol! If necessary, the
wheelchair must be operated by an attendant, who is physically and mentally able!

Danger of damage or injury if wheelchair is accidentally set into motion!

• Switch the wheelchair off before you get in, get out or handle unwieldy objects!

• When the drive is disengaged, the brake inside the drive is deactivated. For this reason,

pushing the wheelchair by an attendant is only recommended on flat surfaces, never on
gradients. Never leave your wheelchair on a gradient with its motors disengaged. Always re­engage the motors immediately after pushing the wheelchair.

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Danger of injury if the wheelchair is switched off while driving, for example by pressing the
On/Off Button or disconnecting a cable, due to it coming to an abrupt, sharp stop!

• If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the joystick which will bring you to a halt!

Danger of injury when transferring wheelchair to a vehicle for transport with the occupant
seated in it!

• It is always better to transfer the wheelchair to a vehicle without the occupant seated in it!

• In case the wheelchair does need to be transferred to a vehicle using a ramp with the

occupant seated in it, always have an attendant stand behind the wheelchair during transfer to
ensure it does not tip over backwards!

Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded!

• Do not exceed the maximum permissible load (see technical specifications)!

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Danger of injury due to wrong lifting or dropping of heavy components!

• When maintaining, servicing or lifting any part of your wheelchair, take into account the weight
of the individual components especially the batteries! Be sure at all times to adopt the correct
lifting posture and ask for assistance if necessary!

Danger of falling out of the wheelchair.

• Do not slide forward on the seat, do not lean forward between your knees, do not lean
backwards out over the top of the backrest, for example to reach an object.

• If a posture belt is installed, it should be correctly adjusted and used them each time you drive
the wheelchair.

• When changing over to a new seat, position the wheelchair as close as possible to the new
seat.

Danger of injury by moving parts!

• Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the wheelchair, like wheels or one of
the Lifter Modules (if fitted), especially when children are around!

Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected!

• Do not connect any electric devices to your wheelchair that are not expressly certified by
Invacare® for this purpose! Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare®
Dealer!

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2.2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance

Danger of accident and loss of guarantee if maintenance is insufficient!

• For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear, it is
important that this electric vehicle undergoes an inspection once every year under normal
operating conditions (see inspection plan contained in service instructions)!

• Under difficult operating conditions such as daily travel on steep slopes, or in the case of use
in medical care cases with frequently changing wheelchair users, it would be expedient to
carry out intermediate checks on the brakes, accessories and running gear!

• If the vehicle is to be operated on public roads, the vehicle driver is responsible for ensuring
that the vehicle is in an operationally reliable condition! Inadequate or neglected care and
maintenance of the vehicle will result in a limitation of the manufacturer's liability!

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2.3 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference

This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its
compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations. However, electromagnetic fields,
such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence
the functions of electric vehicles. Also, the electronics used in our vehicles can generate a low level
of electromagnetic interference, which however will remain within the tolerance permitted by law.
For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions:

WARNING: Danger of malfunction due to electromagnetic interference!

• Do not switch on or operate portable transceivers or communication devices (such as radio
transceivers or cellular phones) when the vehicle is switched on!

• Avoid getting near strong radio and television transmitters!

• In case the vehicle should be set in motion unintentionally or the brakes are released, switch

it off immediately!

• Adding electrical accessories and other components or modifying the vehicle in any way can
make it susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Keep in mind that there is no sure way to
determine the effect such modifications will have on the overall immunity of the electronic
system!

• Report all occurrences of unintentional movement of the vehicle, or release of the electric
brakes to the manufacturer!

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2.4 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode

Danger of injury if the wheelchair tips over!

• Only ever negotiate gradients up to the maximum tilt-resistant gradient (see Technical
Specifications) and only with the backrest and seat tilt (if fitted) in an upright position!

• Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 of the top speed! Avoid abrupt braking or
accelerating on gradients!

• If at all possible, avoid driving on slippery surfaces (such as snow, gravel, ice etc.) where there
is a danger of you losing control over the vehicle, especially on a gradient! If driving on such a
surface is inevitable, then always drive slowly and with the utmost caution!

• Never attempt to overcome an obstacle when on an uphill or downhill gradient!

• Never attempt to drive up or down a flight of steps with your wheelchair!

• Always approach obstacles straight on! Ensure that the front wheels and rear wheels move

over the obstacle in one stroke, do not stop halfway! Do not exceed the maximum obstacle
height (see Technical Specifications)!

• Avoid shifting your centre of gravity as well as abrupt joystick movements and changes of
direction when the wheelchair is in motion!

• Never use the wheelchair to transport more than one person!

• Do not exceed the overall maximum permissible load or the maximum load per axle (please

see chapter "Technical Specifications" on page 144.).

• Note that the wheelchair will brake or accelerate if you change the Driving Mode whilst the
wheelchair is in motion!

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Danger of breaking down in adverse weather conditions, i.e. extreme cold, in an isolated
area!

• If you are a user with severely limited mobility, we advise that in the case of adverse weather
conditions DO NOT attempt a journey without an accompanying attendant!

Danger of injury if your foot slides off the footrest and gets caught underneath the
wheelchair when it is in motion!

• Make sure each time before you drive the wheelchair that your feet are squarely and securely
in place on the footplates, and that both legrests are properly locked into place!

Danger of injury if you collide with an obstacle when driving through narrow passages
such as doorways and entrances!

• Drive through narrow passages in the lowest Driving Mode and with due caution!

If your electric wheelchair has been fitted with angle-adjustable legrests, there is a danger
of personal injury and damage to the wheelchair if you drive the wheelchair with the
legrests raised!

• To avoid unwanted displacement of the wheelchair centre of gravity to the front (especially
when travelling downhill) and in order to avoid damage to the wheelchair, angle-adjustable
legrests should always be lowered during normal travelling.

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2.5 Safety Information on Wheelchairs with a Lifter

IMPORTANT - IF YOUR WHEELCHAIR IS EQUIPPED WITH A LIFTER:
Danger of injury if the wheelchair tips over!

• Never exceed the maximum permissible load (see Technical Specifications)!

• Avoid dangerous driving situations when the lifter is in a raised position, such as trying to

overcome obstacles like kerbs or driving up or down steep gradients!

• Never lean out of the seat when the lifter is raised!

• Inspect the lifter module at least once a month to make sure the automatic speed reduction

function, which reduces the speed of the wheelchair when the lifter is raised, is working
properly (see chapter on lifter)! Notify your authorised dealership immediately if it is not
working properly!

Danger of injury by moving parts!

• Never let objects get caught in the space underneath a raised lifter!

• Make sure that neither you nor anyone else is injured by placing hands, feet other body

extremities under the raised seat!

Danger of malfunction of the Lifter Module!

• Inspect the lifter module at regular intervals to make sure there are no foreign objects or
visible damage, and to make sure the electric plugs are firmly inserted into their sockets!

WARNING: Danger of injuries and damage to the wheelchair can result if the wheelchair is
lifted up or carried by the seat! The lifter motor can slip out of its fixation under the seat!!

• Never attempt to lift the wheelchair by the seat, only by its frame!

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2.6 Safety information on maintenance work and alterations to the
wheelchair

WARNING: Danger of injuries and damage to the wheelchair, in case the suspension is
adjusted without the immobilisation mechanism of the front anti-tippers being re­adjusted!

• When the hardness of the suspension is adjusted, the immobilisation mechanism of the front
anti-tippers must without fail be checked and, if necessary, also re-adjusted!

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3 Key features

1) Button for disengaging
drive (on push handle)

2) Armrest

3) Lever for disengaging a
motor (only visible on
right-hand side of
picture)

4) Drive wheel

5) Remote

6) Legrests

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4 Getting in and out of the wheelchair

Important information when side transferring in and out of the wheelchair

In order to side transfer it is necessary for the armrest to either be raised or removed completely
depending on the model. A skirtguard can be installed as an option in connection with the
parallel sliding armrest. This is attached in the same way as the standard armrest and must also
be removed when transferring.

4.1 Remove the standard armrest in order to side transfer

Removing the armrest:

• Loosen remote cable (1) from remote.

• Loosen clamping lever (2)

• Remove the side panel from the receptacle

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4.2 Raise the parallel sliding armrest / remove the skirtguard
(optional)

Swivelling the armrest up

• Swivel the armrest up to access from the side.

Remove the clothes guard (option) for access

• Disengage the release handle (1).

• Pull the skirt guard out of the holder.

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Getting into the wheelchair:

• Position your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat. This might

have to be done by an attendant.

• Switch your wheelchair off.

• Apply the hand brake of your wheelchair (if existing).

• Detach the side part of your wheelchair or swivel it up.

• Now slide into the wheelchair.

Getting out of the wheelchair:

• Drive your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat.

• Switch your wheelchair off.

• Apply the hand brake of your wheelchair (if existing).

• Detach the side part of your wheelchair or swivel it up.

• Now slide onto your new seat.

NOTE:

If you do not have sufficient muscle strength, you should ask other persons for help. Use a
sliding board, if possible.

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5 Driving

5.1 Before driving for the first time...

Before you take your first trip, you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehicle
and with all operating elements. Take your time to test all functions and driving modes.

NOTE:

If installed, make sure to properly adjust and use the posture belt each time you use the
wheelchair.

Sitting Comfortably = Driving Safely
Before each trip, make sure that:
You are within easy reach of all operating controls.

• The battery charge is sufficient for the distance intended to be covered.

• The posture belt (if installed) is in perfect order.

The gearless wheelchair has very dynamic performance!

Please observe that gearless motors have very high performance! For this reason a wheelchair
with a gearless drive has greater dynamic performance than wheelchairs fitted with conventional
motors. The top speed is also higher. Please therefore drive carefully until you have become
accustomed to the driving features of the wheelchair.

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5.2 Parking and stationary

When parking your vehicle or if your vehicle is stationary for a prolonged period:

• Switch the vehicle's power system off (ON-/OFF key).

• Activate your anti-theft lock, if existing.

5.3 Taking Obstacles

5.3.1 The ”SureStep“ System

This electric wheelchair is fitted with "SureStep" technology. When climbing over obstacles, the
front steering wheels are raised using the torque generated by the drive wheels.

5.3.2 Maximum obstacle height

Your wheelchair can overcome obstacles and kerbs with the following heights. (only applies to
driving forward).

• 7,5 cm