ProActiv SPIKE Adaptive bike, NJ1 Operating Instructions Service Booklet
Operating instructions SPIKE adaptive bike
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SPIKE Adaptive bike
Operating instructions SPIKE adaptive bike
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Contents
1Preface ............................................................................................................................................... 3
2Legend ................................................................................................................................................ 3
3CE Declaration of Conformity / other information ............................................................................... 3
3.1Classification ............................................................................................................................... 3
3.2Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................... 3
3.3Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................... 3
4Scope of delivery ................................................................................................................................ 3
5Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4
6Product description / purpose ............................................................................................................. 4
7Acceptable usage and operating conditions / places of use .............................................................. 4
8Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 5
8.1Product weight ............................................................................................................................ 5
8.2Load weight ................................................................................................................................ 5
8.3Obstacle height and turning circle .............................................................................................. 5
8.4Basic equipment & dimensions .................................................................................................. 5
8.5Service life .................................................................................................................................. 5
9Rating plate ........................................................................................................................................ 6
10Commissioning ................................................................................................................................... 6
11Hand-over ........................................................................................................................................... 6
12Safety instructions – prior to driving / use ......................................................................................... 7
13Safety instructions – while driving / using .......................................................................................... 7
14Safety instructions regarding obstacles ............................................................................................. 9
15Safety instructions regarding dangerous locations and dangerous situations ................................... 9
16Adapter & adaptation ........................................................................................................................ 10
17Functional elements ......................................................................................................................... 10
17.1Parking stand ............................................................................................................................ 10
17.1.1Active and passive positions ........................................................................................ 10
17.1.2
Parking stand height adjustment ......................................................................... 10
17.2
Pedal bearing support & crank ......................................................................................... 11
17.2.1Seating position ........................................................................................................... 11
17.2.2Pedal bearing position ................................................................................................. 12
17.2.3Crank length and grip width ......................................................................................... 13
17.3Grips ......................................................................................................................................... 13
17.4Gear shift .................................................................................................................................. 14
17.4.1Hub gears .................................................................................................................... 14
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17.4.2 Pedal bearing gearshift ................................................................................................ 14
17.5 Brake ......................................................................................................................................... 15
17.5.1 Rim brake ..................................................................................................................... 15
17.5.2 Back-pedal brake for hub drives .................................................................................. 15
17.5.3 Parking brake ............................................................................................................... 15
17.6 Components ............................................................................................................................. 16
18Storage ............................................................................................................................................. 16
19Transport .......................................................................................................................................... 16
20Malfunctions ..................................................................................................................................... 17
21Cleaning and care ............................................................................................................................ 17
22Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 17
22.1 General instructions .................................................................................................................. 17
22.2 Service schedules ..................................................................................................................... 18
22.3 Proof of maintenance ................................................................................................................ 18
23Disposal & Recycling ........................................................................................................................ 18
24Re-use .............................................................................................................................................. 19
25Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 19
26Liability .............................................................................................................................................. 19
27Appendix: Tightening torques and securing details ......................................................................... 20
28Appendix: Medical product passport / record of training .................................................................. 21
29Appendix: Hand-over certificate ....................................................................................................... 22
29.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use ......................................................................... 22
29.2 Check list for training the user .................................................................................................. 23
30Appendix: Inspection lists ................................................................................................................. 24
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1 Preface
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on purchasing your new
PRO ACTIV product. You have bought a
quality product which has been especially
customised to meet your requirements.
We have put together some instructions about
its proper and safe use in the following
document. Please read these instructions
before using the product.
Throughout these operating instructions, the
operation of standard components is
explained. If you have individual solutions or
non-standard components on your product,
your dealer or we at PRO ACTIV would be
happy to deal with any questions you may
have about handling it.
If you have any further questions about this or
any of our other products, we would be glad to
be at your disposal.
Enjoy your trips and the best possible mobility.
Your PRO ACTIV team
2 Legend
The symbols used in these operating
instructions have the following meanings:
Manufacturer
Warnings and safety instructions
Serial number
Additional information
Assembly instructions for the dealer (see
table of contents)
3 CE Declaration of Conformity /
other information
3.1 Classification
The SPIKE adaptive bike (referred to as a
"product" below) is classified as a class I
product.
3.2 Declaration of Conformity
PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH declares in
the context of an individual declaration of
conformity that the respective product has
been developed and manufactured according
to the relevant provisions of
EC Directive 93/42/EEC 2007.
If the product is adapted in a manner which
has not been agreed by PRO ACTIV RehaTechnik GmbH, this declaration becomes void.
3.3 Manufacturer
PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH
Im Hofstätt 11
D-72359 Dotternhausen
Tel. +49 7427 9480-0
Fax +49 7427 9480-7025
E-Mail: info@proactiv-gmbh.de
Web: www.proactiv-gmbh.com
4 Scope of delivery
The product may only be operated with an
adapter supplied by PRO ACTIV which is
suitable for the wheelchair.
The delivery includes the product configured in
accordance with the order, with operating
instructions including record of training / handover certificate and inspection lists. You can
view the basic equipment in chapter "Technical
specifications". As per your order, the product
is equipped with additional recommended
accessories, such as e.g., lighting and clip-on
fender.
Please check that the delivery is complete after
you have received your product.
The product is tested to ensure it is completely
functional prior to shipping. If your product has
been damaged during transit, please contact
your dealer or PRO ACTIV immediately.
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5 Introduction
Before starting your journey for the first
time, familiarise yourself with these operating
instructions paying particular attention to the
safety information and hazard warnings
contained within them.
If you are not sure how to handle the
product or if technical faults occur, please
contact your dealer or PRO ACTIV before
using it.
When operating the product, the
wheelchair operating instructions must also be
observed. Information on limit values must not
be exceeded. If the values contained in the two
operating instructions differ, the lower limit is
the one which applies.
Never leave the product unattended.
6 Product description / purpose
The product is attached to a manual
wheelchair as a mechanically propelled drive
unit which supports the wheelchair user in
being mobile. It is easier to cover longer
distances with ergonomic movement
processes using one's own wheelchair. This
expands the activity radius. Through the
product's larger drive wheel (compared with
the caster wheels of the wheelchair) and the
wheelchair's steering wheels which are raised
from the ground uneven routes and barriers
can overcome more easily and without danger.
The downhill speed can be regulated via the
product's braking systems, so that downhill
slopes can be travelled on safely.
For safety reasons, the product may only be
operated by persons who
have been trained in its use by the dealer
or PRO ACTIV.
can move and control their hands and
arms so that they are able to operate the
controls and perform the full steering
movement without restrictions while
driving.
are physically and mentally capable of
safely operating the device in all operating
situations and can meet the legal
requirements for use on public roads.
7 Acceptable usage and operating
conditions / places of use
Observe the instructions on permitted
operating conditions in the operating
instructions for your wheelchair which the
product has been adapted to.
Use the product on paved surfaces. Avoid
driving on unpaved or loose surfaces (e.g. on
loose gravel, in sand, mud, snow, ice or
through deep puddles of water), as this may
result in incalculable risks.
The wheelchair with the adapted product must
be equipped in accordance with road traffic
regulations when operated on public roads and
spaces.
The maximum permitted load of the product in
its standard design is 75 kg towed capacity
and 5 kg payload. Individual customisation can
be made to accommodate a higher load; this
will be indicated on the ratings plate. Please
ensure that the load limit indicated on the
ratings plate is not exceeded when
transporting objects.
We recommend: The wheelchair can be
equipped with a anti-roll back device and that
this is activated before driving on slopes. The
anti-roll back device can also be used if a
wheelbase extension is used on the
wheelchair.
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Figure 1: Anti-roll back device
We recommend: The wheelchair should be
equipped with a wheelbase extension. Before
driving with the traction system, the wheelchair
wheels should then be positioned in the
wheelbase extension. This allows a more
optimised distribution of the weight between
the drive wheel of the product and the
wheelchair wheels to be achieved. This
minimises the risk of the product wheel slipping
on slopes.
Figure 2: Removable wheelbase extension
8 Technical specifications
8.1 Product weight
The total weight starts from 7.3 kg with the
basic equipment.
8.2 Load weight
Maximum load weight:
75 kg towing capacity and 5 kg payload
8.3 Obstacle height and turning circle
Maximum drive-over / negotiable obstacle
height: 10 cm (must be ensured through an
appropriate adapter assembly / setting,
steering wheels must be removed
( recommended equipment of the
wheelchair: steering forks with quick-release
axle))
Turning circle:
approx. 3.5 m without manoeuvring back
and forth
approx. 2.3 m with manoeuvring back and
forth (much dependent on the number of
manoeuvres)
8.4 Basic equipment & dimensions
In its basic equipment, the product comprises
one drive unit with docking plate, handles with
brake fittings, chain guard and rim brake.
Dimensions, SPIKE adaptive bike:
Product height: approx. 70-90 cm (depending
on the length of the pedal bearing support)
Product width: approx. 41-50 cm (depending
on the grip width, parking stand in passive
position)
Grip width: 36-45 cm
Crank length: 135-175 cm
8.5 Service life
The service life of the product is 6 years in
accordance with the medical products law.
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9 Rating plate
The rating plate is located on the pedal
bearing. The rating plate includes the precise
model, the serial number and other technical
specifications.
When contacting your dealer or PRO ACTIV
with regard to your product, please always
have the serial number and year of
construction on the rating plate at hand.
The rating plate includes the following data:
Manufacturer
CE marking
Operating instruction present for the
product
Serial number
10 Commissioning
The product will be handed over to you ready
for use by a PRO ACTIV dealer or a field
representative or by a product consultant from
PRO ACTIV. They will fit, if not already done,
the required fastening elements to your
wheelchair to hold the adapter and, if required,
any other accessories. The height of the
parking stand is also adjusted correctly.
Finally, you will be fully instructed in the use of
the product based on the operating instructions
included in delivery. If you wish (recommended
by PRO ACTIV), you will be presented with a
record of training and a hand-over certificate
as written evidence and in addition the
operating instructions and any other
accessories for your own use. The form for the
record of training and the hand-over certificate
can be found in chapters 28 and 29.
It is recommended that you take along an
assistant to the training so that, if required,
they can assist you later when handling the
product.
During the initial commissioning of the product,
drive at minimum speed and become
accustomed to the driving characteristics of the
product. Always adapt the speed and driving
manoeuvres to match your own abilities, the
external circumstances and the legal
regulations. You will get a feel for how to use
the product safely after a short time. Before
driving up or down slopes or hills with the
product, you should be proficient in the safe
handling of the product on the flat.
11 Hand-over
The hand-over must be done by your dealer or
a field representative or by a product
consultant from PRO ACTIV. During the handover, the record of training (chapter 28) and
the hand-over certificate including the
associated check list (chapter 29) must be
filled in. The dealer should send a copy of the
completed documents to PRO ACTIV for filing
either as a scanned file via e-mail, by fax or in
the post. These documents are available as
pdf files which can be completed in the
download area at www.proactiv-gmbh.com
under the link "more documents >>".
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12 Safety instructions –
prior to driving / use
The operating instructions of the
connected wheelchair must be strictly
observed when using the product.
If your wheelchair is operated in
combination with the product, any existing antitipping supports must be put into their passive
position or removed (see the wheelchair's
operating instructions). If the wheelchair is then
used without the product, the anti-tipping
supports must be brought back into their
operating position again to ensure tipping
stability.
Before every trip, check the condition of
the wheels (e.g. visual inspection of the spokes
and rims, check the tyres for damage, foreign
bodies and crack formation). If you have any
doubts, the wheelchair-product combination
must not be operated any further. In this case,
contact your dealer or PRO ACTIV.
Check tyre pressures at regular intervals.
Ensure that you comply with the
manufacturer's specifications which can be
found on the tyres. Tyre pressure which is too
low affects handling and has a negative effect
on the braking action for wheelchairs).
Before starting your trip check that the
product's brake functions. If all existing brakes
are not fully functional, no trips may be taken.
Before every trip, check that the product is
firmly attached to the adapter and that the
adapter is firmly attached to the wheelchair.
The product may not be operated on the
wheelchair if any of the connections are not
tight and secure. In this case, contact your
dealer or PRO ACTIV.
Always ensure that your feet cannot slip
off the feet plate of the wheelchair when using
the product, if necessary by using a special
fixation device.
If present, check the function of the front
and rear lights as well as the effectiveness of
the side and rear reflectors before every trip.
Lights and reflectors must be clearly visible
during the journey and must not be covered by
other objects. Especially trips that take place in
the dark or in the twilight, the lighting must be
functional and visible. For longer trips in the
dark, we recommend that you also take along
extra batteries.
To minimise the risk of suffering serious
head injuries in the event of a fall, a helmet
should always be worn when driving with the
product.
When travelling, always carry a repair kit
and tyre pump for repairs in event of
punctured / flat tyre. A alternative to this is a
pump spray that fills your tyre with a foam that
hardens in the tyre.
13 Safety instructions – while
driving / using
Always hold onto the crank handles with
both hands while driving. If the driving situation
requires you to take one hand off the crank
handles, this is only permitted when the speed
has been reduced to the minimum possible
beforehand.
Increase the speed slowly up to the
desired speed.
Use particular caution when approaching
stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas.
When waiting at potential hazard areas
(e.g. while waiting at a pedestrian crossing, on
hills or slopes or at ramps of any type), always
hold down the service brakes.
When driving round a bend, reduce your
speed to a minimum.
Do not ride parallel to slopes due to the
risk of tipping.
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You may only drive on slopes where the
wheelchair-product combination can be safely
controlled by steering and braking of the
product.
Due to the increased turning circle, it can
be difficult to turn in buildings, in front of or in
lifts or other buildings, as the standard in such
buildings assumes a maximum turning circle of
1.5 m.
Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.)
to the product. These could prevent safe
operation of the product while driving.
When driving on areas which are used for
pedestrians, observe the maximum permitted
speed (walking speed 6 km/h) and keep a
sufficient distance (at least the width of a
wheelchair) from the kerbs or other obstacles
and other road users.
When driving on public roads and
footpaths, the provisions of the road traffic
regulations (German StVO) must be observed.
Avoid driving on unpaved or loose
surfaces (e.g. on loose gravel, in sand, mud,
snow, ice or through deep puddles of water).
When travelling on poorly maintained
paths (e.g., large gravel, potholes) there is an
increased risk of puncturing your tyres as well
as tipping.
If you encounter new driving situations
which are unknown to you, approach them with
great care. If you consider that the risk is too
high, you must immediately abort the driving
manoeuvre and, if required, call for help to
assist you in extracting yourself from this
situation.
You must not make telephone calls while
driving.
Operating the product can affect other
devices, for example theft protection barriers in
department stores.
By performing regular checks, ensure that
the safety bolts of the adapter are always in
the correct position while driving (see operating
instructions "Adapter & adaptation").
When driving, never jerk the handlebars to
the left or the right, as this may cause the
wheelchair-product combination to tip over
sideways in certain circumstances.
While driving, never grab onto the
wheelchair wheels, in the area of the product
wheel, in the area of the chain / sprockets /
chain wheels or into other rotating parts; if you
do you may cause injuries.
Only brake the product using the service
brakes.
During long trips the brakes of the product
may heat up. Therefore, do not touch the
brakes during or immediately after the trip (e.g.
when detaching or loading the product).
If the situation allows it, the speed should
be reduced by carefully applying the service
brake. Abrupt braking can cause the upper
body to fall forwards which can thereby result
in injuries or loss of vehicle control.
The product is only designed to be used
to transport persons with limited mobility and
must not be used for any other purpose, e.g.
by playing children or to transport goods.
If the weight load on the drive wheel falls
(e.g. when driving on slopes) or when driving
on loose / slippery surfaces, the braking action
of the wheel may be considerably reduced.
The driving style and speed should be adjusted
so that the product can be safely stopped at all
times using the brakes.
Towing or using a trailer is not permitted.
Make sure that cables and lines are not
kinked or caught up somewhere. This could
cause them to be damaged which could lead to
the brakes and gear shift not working correctly.
In this case, the product must no longer be
operated.
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14 Safety instructions regarding
obstacles
Driving on steps with the product is
forbidden.
Obstacles like curbs, for example, should
always be negotiated driving forwards and
always using the minimum speed required.
The maximum obstacle height which can
be negotiated is 10 cm. This value can,
however, be reduced due to the specifications
of the type of wheelchair or its settings.
Therefore, you should observe the values
given in the wheelchair's operating instructions
or the restrictions dependent on the settings.
When driving over or passing obstacles, it
is important that you avoid any product or body
parts catching on the obstacle as this may lead
to falling causing serious injuries to the user
and third parties as well as damage to the
product.
Always drive over curbs or other obstacles
so that you cross them to the front or at right
angles. If you drive at them on an angle, or
only have one rear wheel on the obstacle,
there is an increased risk of tipping over to the
side which can result in serious injuries to the
user and third-parties as well as damage to the
product and the wheelchair.
15 Safety instructions regarding
dangerous locations and
dangerous situations
The operator of the product determines the
route to be driven taking the operating
instructions, their driving knowledge and
physical abilities into consideration.
The personal driving skills are particularly
important in the following dangerous locations
which are provided as examples; the product's
user must use their judgement before driving in
such locations:
quay walls, landing and berthing locations,
paths and locations close to water,
unsecured bridges and dykes.
narrow paths, slopes (e.g. ramps and
driveways), narrow paths on a slope,
mountainous routes.
narrow and / or steeply sloping paths along
main roads or near cliffs.
routes which are covered in leaves, snow
or ice.
ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles.
When driving in a circle or turning on hills
or downward slopes, there may be an
increased tendency to tip over to the side due
to the changes in the centre of gravity. Always
perform these driving manoeuvres with
increased caution and only at slow speed. If
required, the driving manoeuvre must not be
performed or only with the help of an assistant.
When crossing main roads, intersections
and level crossings, extreme caution is
needed. Crossing rails in the road or at level
crossings must never be undertaken while
driving parallel, otherwise the wheels could
become caught which would result in the
wheelchair and the product being unable to
manoeuvre.
When driving on ramps and lifting
equipment on vehicles, extreme caution is
needed. During the lifting or lowering operation
of a ramp or the lifting equipment, the service
brake should be operated. This prevents rolling
away.
The grip of the tyres on the ground is
reduced in the wet. There is an increased risk
of slipping. Adjust your driving, braking and
steering behaviour accordingly.
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16 Adapter & adaptation
Where necessary and ordered, a suitable
adapter for your wheelchair is included with the
delivery.
Please read the operating instructions and
assembly instructions "Adapter & adaptation"
before using the product.
The product may only be adapted and
detached on dry, stable and flat surfaces.
17 Functional elements
17.1 Parking stand
17.1.1 Active and passive positions
By pressing down and turning the operating
lever, the parking stand positions can be
changed from the active to the passive
position, or vice versa.
Figure 3: Press down and turn the operating lever
Figure 4: Parking stand in the active position
Figure 5: Parking stand in the passive position
17.1.2 Parking stand height adjustment
The height adjustment of the parking stand is
important in order to bring the docking plate of
the product into the correct (heigh) position to
the adapter.
For setting the height of the parking stand, the
following must be observed: the dimension
from the floor to the lower edge of the front of
the insertion maul (on the wheelchair side)
should correspond with the dimension from the
ground to the upper edge of the insertion bolt
(on the product side). As soon as there is a
deviation from these two dimensions due to the
hole pattern, the dimension from the ground to
the upper edge of the insertion bolt may be up
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