Ortopedia ALLROUND 970 Operating Manual

Operating Manual

Electric Wheelchair

ALLROUND 970

S T A Y M O B I L E

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Table of contents

1. Foreword........................................................................................................................ 6

2. Legal requirements ....................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Legal requirements for Germany ....................................................................................... 7

2.1.1 Electric wheelchairs with a top speed of 6 km/h ...................................................7

2.1.2 Electric wheelchairs with a top speed of 10 km/h .................................................7

3. Overview........................................................................................................................ 8

3.1 Model ALLROUND 970 ...................................................................................................... 8

3.1.1 Overview................................................................................................................ 8

4. Handling the wheelchair .............................................................................................. 9

4.1 Use ..................................................................................................................................... 9

4.2 Tips for accident prevention ............................................................................................... 9

4.2.1 Init ial dri ving practice ........................................................................................... 9

4.2.2 Driving on public highways ................................................................................. 10

4.2.3 Functional check ................................................................................................... 10

4.2.4 CE r equirements .................................................................................................. 10

4.2.5 Safety information ................................................................................................ 11

4.3 Drive/push mode ..............................................................................................................12

4.3.1 Selecting the push mode ..................................................................................... 12

4.3.2 Selec ting the drive mode .................................................................................... 12

4.4 Preparing for driving ........................................................................................................ 13

4.4.1 Charging the battery ........................................................................................... 14

4.4.2 Cha rging proce dure ............................................................................................ 15

4.5 Driving behaviour ............................................................................................................. 16

4.5.1 Safety information ................................................................................................ 16

4.6 Brakes ............................................................................................................................... 17

4.6.1 Driving brake .......................................................................................................17

4.6.2 Parking brake ....................................................................................................... 17

4.6.3 Decelerating/stopping the wheelchair ................................................................ 18

4.6.4 Braking distance ...................................................................................................18

4.7 Handling the control unit ................................................................................................. 19

4.7.1 Functiona l description .......................................................................................... 19

4.7.2 Positioning of the control unit .............................................................................. 19

4.7.3 Detachin g the contro l unit ................................................................................... 20

4.7.4 Attaching the control unit .................................................................................... 20

4.7.5 Swivelling the control unit to the side ................................................................. 21

4.8 Loading and transport ..................................................................................................... 21

4.8.1 Safety information ................................................................................................ 21

4.8.2 Transport in vehi cles ............................................................................................. 22

4.8.3 Securing devices .................................................................................................. 23

4.9 Ramps and lifting platforms ............................................................................................. 24

4.9.1 Special safety information: ................................................................................... 25

5. Components................................................................................................................. 26

5.1 Seat..................................................................................................................................26

5.1.1 Seat cushion ......................................................................................................... 26

5.1.2 Adjusting the seat depth ..................................................................................... 26

5.1.3 Swivelling up the seat ......................................................................................... 27

5.1.4 Swivelling down the seat ..................................................................................... 28

5.2 Backrest ............................................................................................................................ 29

5.2.1 Attaching/detaching the ERGOpor backrest element ......................................... 29

5.2.1.1 Detaching the ERGOpor backrest element ......................................... 29

5.2.1.2 Attaching the ERGOpor backrest element ......................................... 29

5.2.1.3 ERGOpor backrest cushion .................................................................. 29

5.2.2 Standard backrest ................................................................................................ 30

5.2.2.1 Folding down the backrest ................................................................. 30

5.2.2.2 Folding upright the backrest .............................................................. 30

5.2.3 30° backrest ......................................................................................................... 31

5.2.3.1 Adjusting the backrest angle .............................................................. 31

5.2.3.2 Detaching the 30° backrest ................................................................ 32

5.2.3.3 Attaching the 30° backrest ................................................................. 32

5.2.4 Electrically height-adjustable backrest ................................................................ 32

5.2.4.1 Detaching the backrest element ........................................................ 32

5.2.4.2 Attaching the backrest element ......................................................... 33

5.2.4.3 Folding down the electric backrest .................................................... 33

5.2.4.4 Folding up the electric backrest ......................................................... 33

5.3 Armrests ...........................................................................................................................34

5.3.1 Adjusting to suit the seat depth .......................................................................... 34

5.3.2 Height adjustment ............................................................................................... 35

5.3.3 Detaching the armrest ......................................................................................... 35

5.4 Clothing protector ........................................................................................................... 36

5.5 Legrests ............................................................................................................................ 36

5.5.1 Calf strap ............................................................................................................. 37

5.5.2 Detaching the legrests ......................................................................................... 37

5.5.6 Hanging in the legrests ....................................................................................... 37

5.5.7 Adjusting the height of the foot plate ................................................................. 37

5.5.8 Hei ght- adju stab le leg rest s .................................................................................. 38

5.5.8.1 Detaching the legrests ....................................................................... 38

5.5.8.2 Hanging in the legrests ...................................................................... 38

5.5.8.3 Adjusting the height of the foot plate ................................................ 38

5.5.8.4 Adjusting the height of the legrests ................................................... 39

5.5.8.5 Positioning the calf pad ...................................................................... 39

5.5.9 Electrically height-adjustable legrests ................................................................. 40

5.5.9.1 Detaching the legrests ....................................................................... 40

5.5.9.2 Hanging in the legrests ...................................................................... 40

5.5.9.3 Adjusting the height of the foot plate ................................................ 40

5.5.9.4 Positioning the calf plate .................................................................... 40

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6. Options .......................................................................................................................... 41

6.1 Seatbelt ............................................................................................................................ 41

6.1.1 Putting on the seatbelt with Velcro fastener ....................................................... 41

6.1.2 Putting on the seatbelt with catch ...................................................................... 42

6.1.3 Opening the seatbelt ..........................................................................................42

6.1.4 Adjusting the belt length ..................................................................................... 42

6.2 Headrest........................................................................................................................... 43

6.2.1 Adju sting th e headrest ........................................................................................43

6.3 Step cli mber .................................................................................................................... 44

6.3.1. Crossing an obstacle ............................................................................................ 44

6.3.1.1 Safety information .............................................................................. 45

6.3.1.2 Attaching/detaching the step climber ............................................... 45

6.4 Seat lifter.......................................................................................................................... 46

6.4.1 Safety information ................................................................................................ 47

6.4.2 Operating ............................................................................................................ 47

6.4.3 User information applicable before the lifting movement .................................. 48

6.4.4 User i nformati on applicable after the lifting movement ..................................... 49

6.5 Suspension, adjustable ..................................................................................................... 50

6.5.1 Adjusting the spring tension ................................................................................ 50

6.6 Anti-tip castors ................................................................................................................. 51

6.6.1 Assembly .............................................................................................................. 51

6.6.2 Disassembly ......................................................................................................... 51

7. Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 52

7.1 Cleaning........................................................................................................................... 52

7.2 Repairs..............................................................................................................................54

7.3 Customer service .............................................................................................................. 54

7.4 Spare parts....................................................................................................................... 54

7.4.1 Disposal................................................................................................................ 55

7.5 Batteries ...........................................................................................................................55

7.5.1 Unsealed batteries ...............................................................................................55

7.5.2 Sealed bat teries ................................................................................................... 55

7.5.3 Battery charging .................................................................................................. 55

7.5.4 Battery replacement ............................................................................................ 56

7.5.5 Safety information ................................................................................................ 56

7.5.6.1 Exposing the batteries ........................................................................ 57

7.5.6.2 Checking the acid level: ..................................................................... 58

7.5.6.3 Measuring the acid density: ............................................................... 59

7.6 Fuses/connections .............................................................................................................60

7.6.1 Replacing fuses ........................................................................................................ 60

7.6.2 Fuses ..................................................................................................................... 60

7.6.3 Other connections................................................................................................60

7.7 Lighting ............................................................................................................................... 61

7.7.1 Headlight ............................................................................................................. 61

7.7.1.1 Removal: ............................................................................................. 61

7.7.1.2 Fitting: ................................................................................................ 61

7.7.2 Front indicator ..................................................................................................... 62

7.7.2.1 Removal: ............................................................................................. 62

7.7.2.2 Fitting: ................................................................................................ 62

7.7.3 Rear indicator ...................................................................................................... 63

7.7.3.1 Removal: ............................................................................................. 63

7.7.3.2 Fitting: ................................................................................................ 63

7.7.4 Rear light ............................................................................................................. 64

7.7.4.1 Removal: ............................................................................................. 64

7.7.4.2 Fitting: ................................................................................................ 64

7.8 Wheel change .................................................................................................................. 65

7.8.1 Disassembling the drive wheels .......................................................................... 65

7.8.1.1 Tyre change ........................................................................................ 65

7.8.2 Disassembling the swivel wheels ......................................................................... 66

7.8.2.1 Tyre change ........................................................................................ 66

7.9 Preventive maintenance (annual service) .......................................................................... 67

7.9.1 List of annual maintenance work ......................................................................... 68

7.9.2 Fault correction .................................................................................................... 69

8. Technical data ............................................................................................................. 70

8.1 Kilometric performance ................................................................................................... 70

8.1.1 Hill-climbing ability ............................................................................................. 70

8.2 Fuses ................................................................................................................................. 71

8.3 Model Allround 970 ......................................................................................................... 72

8.4 Meaning of the labels on the wheelchair ......................................................................... 74

9. Service record .............................................................................................................. 75

10.Guarantee .................................................................................................................... 77

Notes .................................................................................................................................. 78

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1. Foreword

We thank you for the confidence you
have placed in our company by choos­ing an electric wheelchair from the ALL­ROUND 970 series.

The electric wheelchair can be adapted
to your individual needs by way of the
equipment variants and the accessories.

The electric wheelchair can be equipped
with, for example, an electrically-adjust­able backrest and legrests.

Like every other vehicle, the electric
wheelchair is a technical aid. It needs
explanation, a small amount of mainte­nance and can be a source of danger
when incorrectly used. The correct han­dling must therefore be learned.

This operating manual in combination
with the
and the

'Operating Manual for Control Units'

'Safety Information for Electric Ve-

brochure must be read before the

hicles'

first use of the wheelchair, they are in­tended to help you in the handling of the
wheelchair and to prevent accidents.

Children should read this operating man­ual, the
and the

hicles'

or a supervising/accompanying person
before the first journey with the wheel­chair.

'Operating Manual for Control Units'

'Safety Information for Electric Ve-

brochure together with the parents

☞ Note:

Please note that the illustrated equip­ment variants can deviate from your
model.

2. Legal require­ments

Please comply with the legal require­ments of the country in which the wheel­chair is used.

2.1 Legal requirements

for Germany

2.1.1 Electric wheelchairs with

a top speed of 6 km/h

A driving licence is not required for elec­tric wheelchairs with a top speed of 6
km/h. Pavements may only be driven
on at walking speed. A liability insurance
is not mandatory but recommendable.
The minimum age for driving this vehi­cle is 15 years. An exemption certificate
for younger persons can be applied for
at the relevant administrative authority.

2.1.2 Electric wheelchairs with

a top speed of 10 km/h

In contrast to the model with a top speed
of 6 km/h, the German traffic regula­tions (StVZO) require the following for
the model with a top speed of 10 km/h:

▲ A valid liability insurance.
▲ The registration of the vehicle at the

local vehicle registration centre.

The type approval report required for
the vehicle registration is a part of the
documentation supplied with the wheel­chair. First contact your insurance com­pany. They will provide you with an in­surance plate that must be attached to
the rear cover of the vehicle with two
screws.
The electric wheelchair can then be tak­en to the local vehicle registration cen­tre. The vehicle registration centre will
check that the type approval report con­forms with the vehicle and then stamp
it. The handling can vary from place to
place. Some registration centres do not
insist on seeing the vehicle. A telephone
call beforehand can save you an unnec­essary journey. The vehicle can then be
driven on public highways in accordance
with the German Highway Code (StVO).
You must have the type approval report
with you at all times when driving on
public highways.

☞ Note:

All modifications of the vehicle inval­idate the type approval.

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3. Overview

3.1 Model ALLROUND 970

The overview (Fig. 1+2) shows the most important components and
control units.

3.1.1 Overview

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4

3

2

1

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➀ Foot plate
➁ Calf strap
➂ Seat upholstery
➃ Control unit
➄ Armrest
➅ Push handle
➆ Backrest

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7

8

3

2

1

2

5

6

➀ Bumper
➁ Rear cover
➂ Headrest
➃ Lighting unit
➄ Selection lever for drive mode push

mode

➅ Drive wheel

4. Handling the

4.2 Tips for accident
prevention

wheelchair

4.2.1 Initial driving practice

4.1 Use

The electric wheelchair, with attached
legrests and armrests, serves exclusive­ly for the conveyance of one sitting per­son. Other pulling or transporting uses
do not comply with its intended purpose.

Attention:

Comply with the contents of the

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'Safety Information for Electric Vehicles'

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brochure!

The ALLROUND 970 wheelchair is in­tended for use indoors and outdoors.
The model has been assigned the 'Use
Class B' as per the EN12184 standard.
For outdoor on a firm surface, the wheel­chair must be equippped with a light­ing system.

Depending on the foot plate height
adjustment, the electric wheelchair can
cross obstacles with a max. height of 60
mm.
Higher obstacles up to 110 mm high can
be crossed with a 'step climber'.

A low maximum speed must be pre-se­lected on the control unit for the initial
driving practice. Make yourself familiar
with the driving behaviour of the elec­tric wheelchair in small steps. The elec­tric wheelchair should not be used out­side of the familiar environment or on
public highways before you have a safe
control of the vehicle.

➇ Swivel wheel

Drive mode

Push mode

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4.2.2 Driving on public high­ways

The Highway Code must be complied
with when driving on public highways.
Check the functioning of the lighting
system before the start of each journey.
Carry out a short braking and steering
test at a very low speed immediately af­ter the start of motion.

4.2.3 Functional check

The functions and safety of the electric
wheelchair must be checked before the
start of each journey.

Attention:

Comply with the contents of
the

'Safety information for electric ve-

!

brochure!

hicles'

• The frame, cables and the batteries

should be checked for damage after
a collision with an obstacle. – Have
any visually identified damage re­paired immediately by an authorised
workshop.

4.2.4 CE requirements

☞ Note:

The technology of this electric wheel­chair complies with the requirements
of the EEC 93/42 directive on electro­magnetic compatibility . However, the
possibility of interference from high­frequency radiation from other elec­trical equipment cannot be exclud­ed.

High-frequency radiation exists in the
proximity of, for example, radar and
broadcasting stations, all types of radio
sets and radio telephones. Stop the elec­tric wheelchair immediately, switch off
the control unit and pull out the security
plug at the front of the control unit if
the electric wheelchair reacts uncontrol­lably due to interference or causes in­terference to other electronic devices.
The connection of other electrical devic­es can also cause malfunctions.

Attention:

Never drive the electric vehicle in the
proximity of electronic medical

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equipment with a high danger po­tential and/or life-supporting function
or in the proximity of diagnostic
equipment.

4.2.5 Safety information

▲ Do not pull out the security plug whilst

still in motion. Do not press the ON/
OFF key whilst still in motion. Pressing
the key will then switch off the
electric wheelchair and cause it to
stop immediately .

▲ A danger of tipping over always ex-

ists when driving with a backrest re­clined to the rear or a seat raised at
the front: A danger of tipping over
always exists when driving with a
backrest reclined to the rear or a seat
raised at the front. Bring the seat into
its lower position and the backrest
into the upright position before the
start of the journey .

▲ Do not adjust the seat or backrest

angle on rising/falling gradients.
– Danger of tipping over!

▲ Lean the upper body forwards when

crossing an obstacle.

▲ The attachment/detachment of ac-

cessories/components alters the driv­ing behaviour.

▲ Tyres are made of a rubber mixture

and can leave permanent or difficult­to-remove marks on some surfaces
(e.g. plastic, wooden or parquet
flooring, carpets, mats).

▲ An exposure to high temperatures

from lamps, the sun or other heat or
light sources can damage the uphol­stery. Protect the upholstery with a
cover and/or park the wheelchair in
a protected area.

▲ Never expose the electric wheelchair

to extreme weather conditions.

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4.3 Drive/push mode

The lever (Fig. 3/ ➀) for switching the
drive motors between the drive mode
and push mode is located on the right
side of the wheelchair (optional: lever
on the left side.

4.4 Preparing for driv­ing

Attention:

The functions and safety of the elec­tric wheelchair must be checked be-

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fore the start of each journey .

Charging plug

Caution:

The wheelchair should only be
switched into the push mode for

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manoeuvring when it is standing on
a level surface.

Before selecting the push mode in an
emergency case and on slopes, a help­er should hold the wheelchair in order
to stop an unwanted movement of the
wheelchair.

– The electric magnetic brakes are

switched off in the push mode. A
braking of the vehicle is then only
possible by switching back into the
drive mode.

▲ Comply with the contents of the

'Safety information for electric
vehicles'

4.3.1 Selecting the push mode

Switch off the control box because the
pushing will otherwise be made difficult
by the electric system.

brochure.

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4.3.2 Selecting the drive mode

1. Push the selection lever to the front
(Fig. 4) uuntil it audibly latches.

2. Switch on the control box. The vehi­cle is now ready for driving again.

– Charge the batteries via the control

unit before the first journey (Fig. 5).

1. Switch the drive motors to the drive
mode. Do this by pushing the selec­tion lever to the front (Fig. 6/
it audibly latches.

2. Plug the security plug (Fig. 7) into the
control unit (at the front).

Attention:

Do not insert any object other than
the security plug into the battery

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charging socket.
– Danger of short-circuit!

– Always pull out the security plug af-

ter you have switched off the wheel­chair with the ON/OFF key . This dis­ables the wheelchair and prevents
an unauthorised use.

➁) until

Charging plug

5

2

6

7

1. Press down the selection lever to un­lock the locking mechanism (Fig. 3/

➀) and then move the selection le-

ver to the rear (Fig. 3/

Switch off the control box because the
pushing will otherwise be made difficult
by the electric system.

➁).

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4.4.1 Charging the battery

4.4.2 Charging procedure

The batteries should be charged imme­diately after the use of the electric wheel­chair in order to have the full driving
range available at any time.

Every battery has a normal 'self-dis­charge'. The batteries should be re­charged once a month when the elec­tric wheelchair is not used for a long
period of time. This keeps the electric
wheelchair ready for use.

Batteries should only be charged with a
battery charger that is suitable for the
type and rating of the batteries. The
guarantee is only preserved to its full
extent when the battery chargers sup­plied and recommended by ORTOPEDIA
are used. Your authorised dealer will be
pleased to help you choose the correct
battery charger.

Charge the batteries:
– before long tours
– before a long journey.
– whenever the use permits.
– immediately if the charge capacity

indicator is lit or blinks (see the

erating Manual for Control Units'

'Op-

).

▲ Comply with the contents of the

'Safety information for electric
vehicles' brochure.

▲ Observe the contents of the operat-

ing manual for the battery charger.

The charging process for gel batteries
takes longer than that for batteries with
liquid electrolyte due to physical reasons.
If the battery display indicates that the
battery is fully charged, this corresponds
to 95% of nominal capacity .

1. Switch off the control unit. The se­lection lever should be in the drive
mode position.

2. Pull out the security plug (Fig. 8).

3. Plug the battery charger plug into the
battery charging socket on the con­trol unit (Fig. 9).

4. Switch on the battery charger, re­spectively , plug the mains plug of the
battery charger into a convenient
mains socket. The battery is now
charging.

The charging process only runs with in­tact main and battery fuses!
Charge preferably during the night. A
full charging of the batteries takes ap­proximately 10 hours.

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5. At the end of the charging, switch
off the battery charger, respectively
disconnect the charger from the
mains, and pull the charging plug
out of the control unit.

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4.5 Driving behaviour

You determine the speed and the travel
direction through the movement of the
joystick (Fig. 10/
maximum speed of your wheelchair.

Attention:

Drive especially carefully during the
first journeys!

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Do this by setting the pre-selected
speed to the lowest level.

4.5.1 Safety information
Attention:

Comply with the contents of the

erating manual for CONTROL UNITS

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and the

tric vehicles'

– Do not pull out the security plug whilst

still in motion. A switch-off will then
cause an abrupt braking of the wheel­chair.

– Comply with the max. permitted ris-

ing gradient value specified in the
'T echnical data’ section.

– Start off slowly . Carry out a short brak-

ing and steering test after starting
off.

➀). You can preset the

op-

'Safety information for elec-

brochure!

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– Lean the upper body forwards when

crossing an obstacle.

– Avoid jerky adjustments to driving

status when negotiating hills, trans­verse slopes and obstacles.

– Do not get into/out of the wheelchair

unless it is switched off and the se­lection lever has been set to drive
mode!
An unintentional contact with the
joystick can otherwise cause an un­controlled movement of the wheel­chair! – Danger of accidents!

– For safety reasons, use mobile tele-

phones or other radio devices only
with a switched-off wheelchair .

4.6 Brakes

Attention:

Have the brakes repaired immediate­ly by an authorised dealer if they work

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one-sided or if the braking effect is
reduced.

– Comply with the contents of the

'Safety information fore electric vehicles'

brochure!

4.6.1 Driving brake

The motor works electrically as a driving
brake and decelerates the wheelchair
softly and jerk-free to a standstill.

4.6.2 Parking brake

The parking brakes only work when the
selection lever is in the drive mode posi­tion. They disengage automatically when
the wheelchair starts off. They are dis­engaged manually by moving the se­lection lever to the push mode position.
See also section 4.3.

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4.6.3 Decelerating/stopping the

wheelchair

The wheelchair stops when you let go
of the joystick (Fig. 11/ ➀).
Move the joystick slowly back to the cen­tre position (zero position) for a dosed
braking (Fig. 11/ ➀). Always ensure an
adequate braking distance when apply­ing the wheelchair brakes.

4.6.4 Braking distance

The braking distance is dependent on
the driving surface condition and the
speed, the shortest braking distance is
approx. imately 1.0 m for the 6 km/h
version and
approx. imately 2m for the 10 km/h­version.

Attention:

Brake early enough when approach­ing persons or obstacles.

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4.7 Handling the con­trol unit

The position of the control unit can be
adapted to the lower arm length of the
user. The control unit can also be de­tached for transportation or storage and
can be laid on the seat or stored sepa­rately .

Attention:

Switch off the control unit and pull
out the security plug before adjust-

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ing/detaching the control unit (Fig.

12).

4.7.1 Functional description

You will find a detailed description of the
keys and symbols in the

ual for control units

4.7.2 Positioning of the control

unit

operating man-

.

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1

13

Slacken the clamping screw (Fig. 13/
under the armrest by approx. one turn.
Move the control unit into the desired
position. Tighten the clamping screw
(Fig. 13/

➀).

➀)

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4.7.3 Detaching the control
unit

4.7.5 Swivelling the control unit
to the side

Open the cable clip and slacken the
clamping screw (Fig. 15/
control unit to the rear. Slacken the
clamping screw (Fig. 15/
off the entire armrest unit in an upward
direction.
The control unit can now be pulled out
to the front. Carefully route the cable
when moving the control unit. Retight­en the clamping screw.

4.7.4 Attaching the control unit

Insert the control unit into its clamping
device. Mount the entire armrest unit
and secure with the clamping screw.
Correctly route the connecting cable
again. Tighten the clamping screw (Fig.

➀) after having positioned the con-

15/
trol unit.

➀). Push the

➁) and pull

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The control unit can be swivelled to the
side into a position where it is parallel to
the armrest (Fig. 16). This makes it pos­sible to, for example, drive closer to a
table. For normal driving, swivel the
control unit forward again over the pres­sure point until it latches into place.

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4.8 Loading and trans-

port

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4.8.1 Safety information

For the transport in vehicles, you must
leave the wheelchair and sit in a suita­ble seat in the vehicle. – The wheelchair
is not designed to withstand the forces
which are generated in accidents, which
exposes the user to considerable risks.

Attention:

– Observe the

electric vehicles'

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'Safety information for

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4.8.2 Transport in vehicles

4.8.3 Securing devices

The following items may be necessary
for the transport in vehicles (Fig. 17).

1. Taking off the legrests.

2. Detaching the control unit.

3. Detaching the armrest units.

4. Folding over or detaching the back­rest.

The parts detached for the transport
must be carefully stowed and carefully
attached again before the next journey.

Attention:

Do not use the wheelchair without
attached legrests and armrest units!

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Use the front transverse tube (Fig. 21)
and the rear U-shaped securing tube for
securing the wheelchair.

▲ Do not use the armrests, legrests or

push handle for lashing the wheel­chair, use only approved an safety­tested securing devices.

Attention:

Switch off the control unit and then
pull out the security plug after the

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loading. Move the selection lever for
the drive motors to the drive mode
position.

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4.9 Ramps and lifting

platforms

The wheelchair can be loaded with the
aid of ramps or lifting platforms. The
following safety information must be
observed:

▲ The

▲ The operating manual for the trans-

▲ The manufacturer's information for

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'Safety information for electric ve-

hicles'.

port vehicle.

the ramp or lifting platform.

Attention:

The maximum bearing height spec­ified for the ramp must be greater
than the height 'h' from the ground
to the loading surface, e.g. of the car
(Fig. 20).

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4.9.1 Special safety informa­tion:

▲ For safety reasons, the wheelchair

must be unloaded (without baggage
and without user) during its loading

h

into a car or when split ramps are
used.

▲ Note that when driving on an in-

clined ramp the wheelchair can roll
back a short distance after coming
to a standstill and before the initial
motion (idle zone).

▲ Park the car or van on level and firm

ground and engage the brake in
order to prevent the vehicle from
moving.

▲ Ramps should be placed on the

ground and vehicle in such a way that
they cannot slip.

▲ Use only a dry, clean and undam-

aged ramp or lifting platform.

▲ Position the ramps so that there is

sufficient space for steering correc­tions with the wheelchair and no
wheel projects over the ramp edge.

▲ Pre-select the lowest maximum

speed.

▲ Only approved ramps or lifting plat-

forms may be used.

Attention:

The loading capacity per ramp or lift­ing platform must be greater than

!

190 kg without driver and greater
than 290 kg with driver (fixed ramps)!

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