Owner`s Manual
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1. Always remember to recharge the battery pack after using the e fix for a longer period of time If the e fix is not in use leave the battery pack connected to the charger The charger automatically switches to maintenance charge when the battery pack is fully charged This avoids overcharging or damage to the battery pack Remove the mains plug of the charger after the battery has been charged and then remove the plug 17 of the charger from the socket 11 Please note the operating instructions supplied with the battery charger 3 4 General information on the batteries The batteries of your e fix are maintenance free and rechargeable Their durability depends considerably on the charging discharging cycles You can increase their dura bility by recharging them regularly The integrated electronics of the e fix checks for the charge of the batteries continuously thus avoiding a total discharge of them always provided that they are used correctly Avoid a total discharge of the battery pack Recharge the battery pack of the e fix after each partial discharge i e after each use Lead batteries are subject to a so called self discharge Therefore the battery pack should when ever possible always be connected to the Alber automatic charger The Alber automatic charger switches from charging to maintaining the charge once the battery pack is fully charged Thus the battery pack cannot be overcharged If you store lead batteries over2. e fix Elektrischer Zusatzantrieb Gebrauchsanweisung User manual Instructions d utilisation Manual de instrucciones Istruzioni per l uso Brugsvejledning Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning Instruktionsbok Service Center Deutschland Montag bis Donnerstag von 8 00 18 00 Uhr Freitags von 8 00 16 00 Uhr erreichbar unter Telefon 0800 9096 250 geb hrenfrei R Der e fix ist klassifiziert als Gerr t Typ B 26 20 1925 4 Overview of the most important elements Overview of coupling ring Please open the overview diagram in the front cover Wheel Plates Release cover 1 Coupling ring 2 Quick release axle 3 Plug 4 Wheel mount 5 Torque plug 6 Battery pack Battery pack 7 Release cover in the middle of the wheel Battery bag 8 is pressed in and X is displayed in the Velcro fastener 9 window Recess on battery pack 10 Wheel can be attached or removed Charger socket 11 Flap 12 3 A fuse 13 25 A fuse 14 Interface 15 Charger Plug 17 Control unit Complete control unit 18 Power button 19 Display 20 Plug 21 Release cover is flush with the coupling Socket 22 ring and 1 is displayed in the window Adjusting dial switch 23 Wheel is ready for operation Horn 24 Power driven mode Menu butto
3. connection of the speed stop speed Contact your special dealer or Alber limit switch representative 13 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Cable breakage or short circuit in the Contact your special dealer or Alber battery pack representative 16 18 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Joystick in control unit is defective Contact your special dealer or Alber representative 19 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Special control Contact your special dealer or Alber representative 21 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Voltage in the battery pack is less than 19 2 V Battery pack shows undervoltage or deep discharge Charge battery pack Replace the bat tery cells or send in the battery pack for repair if charging is not possible L1 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Cutoff due to overload in drive unit left Let the wheels cool down and check whether the R1 Temperature symbol flashes Cutoff due to overload in drive unit right wheelchair occupant had driven with the brakes Wheel symbol flashes on Otherwise contact your special dealer or Letter L or R flashes Alber representative L2 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Cutoff due to overheat Let the wheels cool down and check whether the R2 Wheel symbol flashes wheelchair occupant had driven with the brakes Letter L or R flashes on Otherwise contact your special dealer or Alber representative L3 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Battery pack voltage too high at left or righ
4. stops as soon as the battery pack Wheelchair runs more slowly downhill and put power back into the batteries is no longer fully charged When the battery is fully charged it might be damaged Therefore speed is reduced 1 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Microcontroller in control unit is defective Contact your special dealer or Alber Battery capacity display fllashes representative L4 Exclamation mark symbol flashes No communication with drive wheel Left Contact your special dealer or Alber R4 Wheel symbol flashes No communication with drive wheel right representative Letter L or R flashes E4 Exclamation mark symbol flashes No communication with the special control Contact your special dealer or Alber Letter E flashes representative S4 Exclamation mark symbol flashes No communication with the intuitive attendant Contact your special dealer or Alber Letter S flashes control representative None Lock symbol flashes Anti theft lock is active Press the menu button for approx 3 seconds 7 10 Battery capacity display flashes Microcontroller in control unit is defective Contact your special dealer or Alber 14 15 representative 20 DISPLAY DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY 11 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Battery voltage not in permissible range Contact your special dealer or Alber representative 12 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Incorrect
5. the control unit to one side see chapter 4 7 Withdraw the plug 21 from the control unit 18 Release the clamping lever 30 and slide the control unit 18 out of the off sliding piece 29 4 7 2 Mounting the control unit on the swivel arm Slide the control unit 18 into the sliding piece 29 and secure it with the clamping lever 30 Swivel the control unit to one side see chapter 4 7 Insert the plug 21 into the control unit 18 see chapter 4 3 The swivel arm can be attached to virtually all wheelchair models Contact your dealer or Alber representative for further details 5 Anti tippers available as an accessory 5 1 How to use Alber anti tippers Alber anti tippers not only prevent the wheelchair from tipping but also assist the attendant when attaching and removing the manually operated wheels and e fix wheels Proceed as follows Press your foot against the anti tippers Simultaneously pull the wheelchair up as shown in the illustration wards and backwards using the handles until the wheelchair is lifted slightly from the ground and the anti tipper lock into 15 position You can now attach or remove a wheel You can put the anti tippers back into the Repeat the procedure with the second starting position if the wheels have been anti tippers on the other side of the wheel attached Simply push the wheelchair for chair ward and at the sa
6. to advise you and program your settings 4 5 Joystick The joystick of the e fix can be compared to a fictional combination of steering wheel clutch and gas pedal of a car Basically all of the wheelchair driver s control commands are directed to the e fix wheels by the joystick That s why driving the e fix takes some practice Please use the lowest speed when you drive the e fix the first couple of times Performance from the driver s point of view Here are some examples for positioning the joystick and the movements that are coupled with it Joystick in its initial position wheelchair is stationary The wheelchair drives straight forward The wheelchair curves to the right driving backwards The curve s radius depends on the joystick s movement Please refer to chapter 6 and 7 when undertaking your first driving attempts The middle position of the joystick remains without function i e the wheels do not move and are blocked by the integrated brakes However if the e fix is at a standstill on slopes of more than 10 you have to tighten the parking brakes of your wheelchair These must additionally be mounted to the frame of the wheelchair by an authorized dealer The joystick works in a way like the gas pedal of a car Between its original position every thing is at a standstill and one when it is fully pushed e g forward maximum speed you
7. with e fix wheels in manual operation Driving with e fix wheels in electrically powered operation Range Storage and transport Care maintenance and disposal Cleaning Maintenance Recycling Quick assistance on system failure Error messages on the display Changing fuses in the battery pack Control unit for attendants Warranty and liability 11 1 Warranty 11 1 Liability 12 CE Conformity oa u Vv dan WW VW V wo 10 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 23 23 24 24 24 25 GB US 1 Introduction Congratulations With the acquisition of your e fix you chose a reliable multifunctional state of the art Alber product based on most current technology The e fix increases your independence and mobility tremendously Used appropriately it will soon prove indispensable and open up entirely unexpected possibilities to you Mounted to your wheelchair you virtually got a powered wheelchair without the disadvantages of the latter For instance your wheelchair remains fully foldable which is particularly important for its transportation and the often only restricted space available Please read the instruction manual carefully to get familiar with the system and its variety of possibilities Handling the e fix is much less complicated than it may seem when reading the instructions for the first time As a matter of fact you will instantly r
8. 4 2 Withdraw the plug 21 from the control unit see also Chapter 4 2 Withdraw the control unit from the sliding piece 29 see also Chapter 4 2 Slide the control unit 18 into the sliding piece 31 and secure it with the clamping lever 32a Insert the plug 21 into the control unit Insert the assembled unit into the mounting 33 Finally slide the mounting angle mounting 34 onto the fixation 35 on the wheelchair Secure the mounting angle 34 with the clamping lever 32b Dismantle the control unit in reverse order if it is to be used again directly by the wheelchair driver You can decide which of the individual components 31 34 should remain affixed to the wheelchair for use when the necessity arises 11 Warranty and liability 11 1 Warranty The time of warranty for the e fix amounts to 24 months 12 months for the batteries from the date of purchase and covers faulty material and processing defects The warranty does not include natural wear and tear damage caused by improper use forced damage unauthorized changes made on the device and or its accessories 11 2 Liability Neither Ulrich Alber GmbH nor its agents or authorized dealers and sales representatives will be liable for the safety reliability or performance of the e fix or for any claims for personal injury or property damage which may arise from the following The e fix was driven without anti tippers The e fix was handled and used inap
9. a longer period of time without regularly recharging them they suffer a reduction of capacity Incorrect handling of the battery pack may result in the leakage of electrolytic liquid This may cause injuries to the skin or damage clothing Should skin or eyes come into contact with the electrolytic liquid rinse immediately with clear water and consult a doctor Do not expose the battery pack to fire or burn This may cause the battery pack to explode Do not short circuit the battery pack A short circuit causes extremely high currents which may damage the battery pack or the device After expiry of the service life return the battery pack to Alber or the Alber specialist dealers who will dispose of it correctly The battery pack of your e fix can be recharged or discharged in any position It is considered as safe as dry batteries and certified for airline transportation by DOT and IATA 4 Control unit 4 1 Prior to initial use The standard delivery package of the e fix includes the mounting of its various components It is however advisable to remove several components from the wheelchair for instance if you want to transport the wheelchair in a car You gain more space or make better use of the existing space in your trunk 4 2 Removal of the control unit for transport Deactivate the e fix by pressing the power button 19 the display is no longer illuminated 20 Rem
10. alue maximum 99 is indicated as a percentage via a 2 digit display Wheelchair drivers who use the e fix for the first time should begin at a low speed see also Chapter 6 2 4 4 4 Horn In order to signalize a dangerous situation the horn can be activated via the button 24 If the button 24 is pressed a permanent acoustic signal can be heard 4 4 5 Menu button To protect the e fix from misuse by unauthorized persons an immobilizer can be activated Press the menu button 25 approx 3 sec until the display goes off The e fix switches off automatically If the e fix is switched on with activated immobilizer the lock symbol in the control unit display flashes Press the menu button again 25 for approx 3 seconds The lock symbol then goes off and the e fix is ready for driving The immobilizer is not intended as a protection against theft as the drive wheels can be disengaged and the wheelchair can be pushed away 4 4 6 Drive parameters Various drive parameters are stored in the e fix software Your dealer can set these parameters to suit your specific requirements The standard functions are as follows Function Max speed forwards Max speed backwards Acceleration time Deceleration time Rotation speed Rotational acceleration deceleration Buzzer Brake Automatic shut off time Joystick throw Exchange axle of joystick Setting 100 6 km h 60 of the max speed 3 6 km h 1 5 se
11. arger for technical information and instruction 2 Wheels 2 1 Mounting wheels The two electrically powered drive wheels are the heart of the e fix They can be exchanged for the manually operated wheels that are a standard feature of your wheel chair Lift the wheelchair slightly Remove the left wheel of your wheelchair according to the manufacturer s user manual Press the release cover 1 of the e fix wheel and simultaneously turn the coupling ring 2 counter clockwise as far as it will go X is then displayed in the window 46 Push the quick release axle 3 of the e fix wheel approximately halfway into the wheel mount attached to your wheelchair 5 Turn the e fix wheel until the torque plug 4 and the torque socket 6 are opposite one another Push the e fix wheel completely into the wheel mount 5 and ensure that the torque plug 4 is simultaneously pushed into the torque socket 6 The release cover 1 of the wheel is still pressed in Turn the coupling ring 2 clockwise until it reaches the middle stop When the middle stop is reached 1 is displayed in the window 46 the release cover 1 is flush with the coupling ring 2 The e fix wheel is now ready for operation in power driven mode Repeat all steps for mounting the e fix wheel on the right side As both e fix wheels are identical they can be used not only on the left but also
12. c 1 5 sec 28 of the max speed 0 31 sec Active Time delayed by 30 seconds 1 hour 100 no Significance Maximum speed forwards the maximum speed that can be reached when the joystick is pushed forward as far as it will go Maximum speed backwards the maximum speed that can be reached when the joystick is pushed backward as far as it will go Acceleration time the time duration required for accelerating from a standstill or driving speed to the preset maximum speed Deceleration time the time duration of the braking procedure from the maximum speed to the desired power stage or standstill This time duration depends to a great extent on the wheelchair settings Rotation speed maximum speed for driving in a circle curve Rotational acceleration deceleration duration of acceleration or delay when driving in a circle Buzzer Activation or deactivation of the acoustical signal Brake the time after issuing the last command until the electromagnetic brakes are activated Automatic shut off time the time duration in which the e fix remains ready to operate without switching off automatically for the purpose of saving energy Joystick throw the maximum necessary movement of the joystick to activate a drive command Exchange axle of joystick change directions of movement defined at the joystick Please contact your dealer for the individual adaptation of your functions He will be pleased
13. can vary the speed 4 6 Adjustments When the e fix is mounted the control unit is placed in the position indicated by the wheelchair driver at the time he ordered the e fix Generally this position is on the same height as the armrest and cannot be moved vertically By contrast a horizontal adjustment is easily possible since the control unit s position depends on the length of the driver s arm If it turns out that you like a different vertical position of the control unit from the one you ordered please contact your Alber representative 4 7 Swivel arm available as accessory To simplify driving to table edges we recommend mounting the optional swivel arm The swivel arm allows the control unit to be swung out from its original position Press the cap 37 and swing the control unit 18 out to the side To return swing the control unit 18 back into the initial position the cap 37 moves upwards and automatically locks the swivel mechanism If the swivel arm 36 and the control unit require removing for e g transporting they can be completely removed from the mount The control unit can be longitudinally offset a little more if necessary in the sliding piece 29 itself by releasing the clamping lever 30 After adjusting to the optimum position secure by tightening the clamping lever 30 on the sliding piece 29 4 7 1 Removing the control unit from the swivel arm Swivel
14. e e fix may automatically reduce the speed and the capacity indicator will simultaneously flash in the display of the control unit This means that the battery pack cannot consume as much current as the wheels produce As soon as the battery pack is no longer fully charged it can store the entire current produced by the wheels and the fault message no longer appears 7 4 Range For every user of the e fix one of the most interesting questions is the range of the system It can generally be assumed that a range of approx 16 km can be reached with the standard battery pack 12 Ah and a range of approx 30 km with the 22 Ah battery pack These are ideal values and are based on flat firm terrain Deviations are possible due to topographical conditions ambient temperature type of terrain tire pressure of the front wheels frame geometry weight of the wheelchair weight of the driver and type of drive wheels used 7 5 Storage and transport 7 5 1 Storage For long term storage of your e fix drive store the e fix wheels and especially the battery pack in a dry place preferably at room temperature 15 C to 25 C For storage purposes only connect the battery pack every 2 months to the supplied charger and charge it completely This ensures that your e fix add on drive will function even after storing for a longer period of time The batteries used are leakage proof maintenance free and dry cell batteries Store the battery pack preferab
15. ealize just how easy and effortless it is to use the e fix when your Alber distributor teaches you step by step the practical handling of it This instruction session is part of the Alber service and free of charge In the event of further questions please contact your local dealer or any Alber representative Have fun with your e fix your Alber Team Important safety instructions Please observe them closely In the interest of your safety the e fix may only be operated by people who have been taught how to use the e fix are physically and mentally capable to use the e fix in all possible situations of employment The instruction session is part of the delivery package It takes place by appointment and is done by your local dealer or one of the Alber distributors no extra charge involved If for some reason you still do not feel comfortable handling the e fix please contact your local dealer Please also observe the maximum slope your wheelchair can handle determined by the wheelchair manufacturer Do not exceed it The efficiency of the additional drive may be affected by electromagnetic fields generated for example by mobile telephones The add on drive therefore should be switched off on safe ground Also travel close to strong electric interference fields should be avoided The add on drive can also affect other equipment such as theft proof cabinets in departmental stores Do not use the e fix before you partici
16. els in manual operation The e fix wheels can be used manually like conventional wheels or in the power mode Change the mode only at a standstill Switch off the e fix on the control unit Turn the coupling ring 2 clockwise as far as it will go If the release cover 1 protrudes beyond the coupling ring 2 and 0 is displayed in the window 46 you are in free wheeling The wheelchair can now be operated manually Should you unintentionally attempt to drive the e fix in this manual mode via the control unit a warning signal is emitted if control unit is switched on An error message also appears on the display of the control unit see Chapter 9 1 Do not forget to apply the parking brakes 45 when the wheelchair is stationary These brakes that are attached to the wheelchair and adjusted to the e fix wheels prevent unintentional movement 7 3 Driving with e fix wheels in electrically powered operation For the electrically powered mode of the e fix the wheels must be engaged accordingly Turn the coupling ring 2 until it reaches the middle stop 1 is then displayed in the window 46 The release cover 1 is also flush with the coupling ring 2 Switch on the e fix at the control unit The e fix cannot be pushed manually in the electrically powered mode When driving downhill power is regenerated to the battery pack to increase the range Should you drive downhill with a fully charged battery pack th
17. er a bigger obstacle In such case you need a person accompanying you since there is an increased danger for the wheelchair to tip over Driving on public roads is subject to Motor Vehicle Regulations Please note that the driving quality and the braking reaction is also influenced by the castor wheels Therefore please make sure that there is the same air pressure in both tires and that their axles are aligned in a 90 degree angle to the ground 6 4 Dangerous ground and dangerous situations Taking into account his driving skills and physical abilities the e fix driver decides for himself which routes he will travel Prior to setting off he must check the e fix for worn or damaged tires as well as the state of charge of the battery pack These safety checks as well as the requisite personal driving skills are particularly important near the following dangerous ground which should only be tackled at the discretion of the e fix driver Quay walls landing and berthing points paths and places close to water unsecured bridges and dikes Narrow paths sloping ground e g ramps and driveways narrow paths beside inclines mountain routes Narrow and or sloping paths close to main arterial roads or close to chasms Leaf and snow covered or icy driving routes Ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles Gradients or slopes of max 20 can be negotiated with the e fix without an attendant The basic prerequisites being excellent tire pr
18. ingly 6 5 Hazard warnings Practise how to negotiate gradients slopes side slopes and obstacles with the e fix add on drive with the aid of an attendant Obstacles 4 cm high can be negotiated Both these values however greatly depend on the following factors Type of wheelchair weight of wheelchair occupant wheel base centre of gravity diameter and type of steering wheels Depending on the configuration it may be possible that the maximum values of performance are not reached or exceeded When transporting the wheelchair in vehicles ensure that the e fix add on drive combined with a manual wheelchair is not used as a seat or transport vehicle for handicapped persons When driving ensure that passengers are seated in the seats installed in the vehicle and secured with the corresponding seat belts Non observance of these warnings may result in injuries to both the user and other passengers in case of an accident 7 Driving 7 1 Driving with manual wheelchair wheels In chapter 2 you learned how to mount the e fix wheels to and remove them from your wheelchair So you have the choice to use the conventional wheels that are manually propelled or the electrically powered e fix wheels The parking brakes attached to your wheelchair 45 are adjusted to the e fix wheels When operating your wheelchair with the conventional wheels the parking brakes 45 may need readjusting 7 2 Driving with e fix whe
19. ll go off when the check was fault free 4 4 2 Display After switching on the e fix and on completion of the automatic system check various messages appear in the display 20 The bar line display indicates the charging status of the battery pack Five bars signify that the Battery is fully charged 100 four bars indicate that the Battery is 80 charged three bars indicate that the Battery is 60 charged etc Keep the battery pack well charged to benefit from the full range of the e fix Refer to chapter 3 3 for charging the battery pack The backlight of the display goes off 30 seconds after switching on the e fix If the control unit is switched on but the e fix is not being used it switches off auto matically after 1 hour The shut off period can be adjusted according to your requirements by a dealer for medical accessories see Chapter 4 2 6 Should a fault occur when switching on or during operation an error message appears in the display A list of all possible error messages can be found in Chapter 9 1 1 20 19 25 26 l o m l 4 4 3 Adjusting dial switch for selecting speed Select the maximum speed stepless that the e fix is required to reach when the joystick is fully moved by turning the dial switch 23 The adjustment range is between 1 5 km h and 6 km h The set v
20. ly upright in the same position as they are in the wheelchair Refer to Chapter 3 4 for further information on the type of batteries used 7 5 2 Transport Contrary to electric wheelchairs you may still fold your wheelchair with the e fix attached i e you can transport it as easily as any manual wheelchair with no additional space required Remove the control unit from the wheelchair see Chapter 4 2 Remove the battery pack from the battery bag see Chapter 3 2 Remove the wheels see chapter 2 2 Fold your wheelchair and store it together with all its components After transportation reassemble your wheelchair by following these instructions in reversed order 8 Care maintenance and disposal 8 1 Cleaning Control unit wheels and battery may be cleaned with a damp not wet cloth rag Use regular household cleaners in water diluted never petroleum ether or the like Do not rinse the wheels with a water hose Ensure that liquids are prevented from entering any components of e fix 8 2 Maintenance If you use your e fix in a standard ordinary fashion it is low in maintenance However you should check regularly whether all mounted parts are securely attached and sit in their supposed position In the interest of your safety there should be a maintenance check every two years even if your e fix shows no damage or malfunction whatsoever Please contact your dealer or any Alber representative concerning maintenance Ser
21. me time hold back the retaining bar with your foot Do not use the ani tippers as transit wheels Make sure that the wheelchair stands in a secure position and does not move 5 2 Attachment and removal of the Alber anti tippers As most standard wheelchairs are already equipped with anti tippers Alber anti tippers are offered as accessories Should your e fix also include the Alber anti tippers these have already been adjusted to your wheelchair before leaving the factory and only have to be attached as described below First remove the quick pins 40 from the holding device 41 by pressing your thumb on the center of the pin while lifting 1t out with your middle and index finger Insert the anti tippers 44 into the holding device 41 Secure the anti tippers in the holding device 41 with the quick pins 40 Press the locking mechanism in the center of the locking pin and push the pin entirely into the holding device Check whether the quick pins 40 securely rest in the holding device 41 You are not supposed to be able to remove them without pressing the locking mechanism in their center To remove the anti tippers work your way back step by step It is not permitted to jack up the wheelchair while the occupant is still in the wheelchair The anti tippers are not transfer rollers Do not move the wheelchair when it is jacked up Take care when adjus
22. n 25 Joystick 26 Bracket driver Connecting tube 27 Mount 28 Sliding piece 29 Clamping lever 30 Bracket attendant Clamping lever 32a b Mount 33 Mounting angle 34 Fixation to wheelchair 35 Release cover protrudes beyond the coupling ring and 0 is displayed in the Swivel arm window Complete swivel arm 36 Wheel is in free wheeling Cap 37 Anti tippers Quick pin 40 Holding device 41 Anti tipper 44 Wheelchair Parking brakes 45 Window 46 Contents 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 5 5 1 5 2 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 7 Tal 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 8 8 1 8 2 8 3 9 9 1 9 2 10 11 Introduction Standard scope of delivery optional accessories Technical data Wheels Mounting wheels Remove wheels Battery pack Inserting the battery pack Removing the battery pack Charge battery pack on wheelchair General information on the batteries Control unit Prior to initial use Removal of the control unit for transport Installing the control unit Push buttons and displays Joystick Adjustments Swivel arm Anti tippers How to use Alber anti tippers Attachment and removal of the Alber anti tippers Operation Safety of the driver Driving Further suggestions on driving with the e fix Dangerous ground and dangerous situations Hazard warnings Driving Driving with manual wheelchair wheels Driving
23. ofiles correct air pressure in the tires safe terrain and a maximum person s weight of 120 kg With a maximum person s weight of 160 kg optional reinforced drive wheels gradients or slopes of maximum 15 can be negotiated Gradients and slopes of more than 15 or 20 may only be negotiated with the e fix when assisted by an attendant Observe the specifications of the wheelchair manufacturer An attendant person is also necessary for crossing kerbs obstructions of all kinds on sloping ground as there is a greater risk of tipping over in these cases Particular care should always be taken when crossing main arterial roads cross roads and level crossings Never cross rail tracks in the road or at level crossings by driving in parallel to them as the wheels could get wedged in If possible always ask some person to escort you who can push you over the road or level crossing in the event that you get stuck e g due to the battery pack being empty Great care should be taken in driving on ramps attached to vehicles During the lif ting or lowering procedure the e fix must be switched off The parking brakes on the wheelchair must also be engaged This prevents the e fix rolling away e g through unintentionally issued driving commands and if required an attendant person should be asked to stand by When it is wet the tires have less grip on the road surface there is a greater risk of slipping Please adjust your driving style accord
24. on the right side of your wheelchair Before driving check that both wheels are correctly locked in position coupling ring is at the middle stop and release cover flush with coupling ring Faulty connections lead to an immediate standstill of the system and are indicated on the display of the control unit see Chapter 9 1 Before mounting the wheels check that the quick release axles and the wheel mount on the wheelchair are clean Dirt on the quick release axles may cause the plug in connection to jam 2 2 Remove wheels The e fix wheels can be removed for transportation and the wheelchair can be folded Proceed as follows Switch off the e fix on the control unit Press the release cover 1 of the wheel and simultaneously turn the coupling ring 2 counter clockwise as far as it will go X is then displayed in the window 46 If the release cover 1 of the wheel is pressed lift the wheelchair slightly and remove the wheel by pulling it gently out of the mount Do not place the e fix wheel on its quick release axle Avoid damaging the quick release axles of the wheels in particular during transport 3 Battery pack 3 1 Inserting the battery pack It is standard that the specifically designed bag intended for the battery pack to your wheelchair when the e fix is mounted Place the battery pack 7 as shown in the drawing in the battery bag 8 connection socket of the interface
25. onents may in rare cases require the replacing of the fuses in the battery pack Remove the battery pack from the wheelchair for this purpose Remove the interface from the battery pack for safety reasons see chapter 3 2 Remove the battery pack from the battery bag see chapter 3 2 Open the flap 12 on the back of the battery pack Replace the defective fuse 3 A 13 or 25 A 14 Close the flap 12 Re insert the battery pack in the battery bag Re insert the interface 15 in the battery pack see chapter 3 1 The fuses are on the back of the battery pack You do not require any tools Should one of the fuses be defect only use the supplied spare fuses Fuses are extremely sensitive to electrical faults If you have to change the fuse several times due to a fault in an e fix component please contact your dealer Never use a fuse with a nominal value other than the one stipulated and never jumper the defective fuse This can destroy the device and may cause the e fix to ignite 10 Control unit for attendants as optional accessory e fix can be operated by both the wheelchair driver or his her attendant Simply move the control unit from its regular location at the armrest of the wheelchair to the control panel which is not part of the standard scope of delivery but can be subsequently attached when required If the e fix is ready for operation deactivate the system by pressing the power button on the control unit see Chapter
26. ove the plug 21 from the control unit Pull the plug and not the cable Remove the control unit 18 and its connecting tube 27 from the mount 28 Place the control unit plug 21 in the battery bag Store the control unit 18 safely and securely during transport Alternatively the control unit 18 can be removed from the adjustment plate 29 so that it can be operated by an attendant via a bracket on the back of the wheelchair see chapter 10 Remove the plug 21 from the control unit Pull the plug and not the cable Release the clamping lever 30 Push the control unit 18 out of the sliding piece 29 4 3 Installing the control unit Remove the plug of the control unit from the battery bag and insert it in the socket 22 on the control unit Insert the connection pipe 27 together with the control unit in the mount 28 on the wheelchair Proceed as follows if the control unit for the control system has been removed from the sliding piece 29 by an attendant person Slide the control unit 18 into the sliding piece 29 Tighten the clamping lever 30 Insert the plug 21 into the control unit 18 Your e fix is now ready for use again 4 4 Push buttons and displays 4 4 1 Power button Use the button 19 to switch the e fix on and or off When switching on the e fix the electronic system automatically checks the operability of all components Varying symbols simultaneously appear in the display and wi
27. pated in the instruction session 1 1 Standard scope of delivery Quick release axles drive wheels 2 pieces Control unit with bracket Battery pack with bag Charger Interface with cable harness Hand rest for control unit Optional accessories Drive wheel for wheelchair users weighing max 160 kg Anti tippers with fold up and jack up function Swivel arm for control unit Bracket for attendant control Opti Box for connecting additional functions Remote power button Remote charging socket can be attached at any position to the wheelchair Various joystick options Battery pack with 22 Ah capacity Extended hand rest Protection bow for control unit Tray table Spoke cover Intuitive attendant control The accessories contained in this list and additional accessories can be found in the order lists and catalogues For further information please contact your dealer CE The e fix complies with the EU regulation for medical products 93 42 EWG and 89 366 EWG electromagnetic compatibility 1 2 Technical data e fix version max 120 kg Range with 12 Ah battery pack Range with 22 Ah battery pack Max speed Max climbing capability Batteries Operating nominal voltage Operating temperature Air pressure in the e fix wheels only applies to pneumatic tires Air pressure in the steering wheels only applies to pneumatic tires Weight of components Drive wheel Battery pack Charger Control
28. points forward Secure the battery bag 8 with the Velcro fastener 9 Make sure that the Velcro fastener fits as tightly as possible to the housing of the battery pack Connect the interface 15 as shown in the drawing to the battery pack Make sure that the cables are inside the opening 10 Press the interface 15 firmly against the housing of the battery pack 7 until it locks into position 3 2 Removing the battery pack The battery pack only needs to be removed when the wheelchair requires folding for transportation The battery bag can remain on the wheelchair Pull the interface 15 carefully off the battery pack as illustrated in the drawing Fully open the velcro fastener 9 of the battery bag 8 and remove the battery pack Store the battery pack 7 in a safe place Fold the velcro fastener of the battery pack as illustrated in the drawing inserting the interface 15 into it Never use a battery pack other than the one checked and provided by Alber The use of other battery packs can cause damage to the electronics or result in the mal functioning of your e fix 3 3 Charge battery pack on wheelchair Recharge the battery pack after using the e fix for a longer period of time It is un necessary to remove the battery pack for this purpose Insert the charger plug 17 into the charging socket 11 Plug the charger into a socket 90 240 V
29. propriately The e fix was used other than in accordance with all instructions and precautions included in the operator s manual and on the product labeling The e fix was not checked every two years by an authorized dealer or Ulrich Alber GmbH Assembly repairs and other work was done by unauthorized personnel Parts or accessories other than those recommended by Ulrich Alber GmbH were used Parts of the e fix were changed or removed entirely 12 CE conformity The CE conformity for the e fix is only valid in combination with the anti tippers In addition the following points have to be taken into consideration Assembly and repairs as well as any other work done on the e fix must be carried out by Ulrich Alber GmbH or any other personnel authorized by Ulrich Alber GmbH The lower part of the anti tippers must be attached high enough so that their wheels can rotate freely when the wheelchair is on a horizontal level The user must pay particular attention to the following a The anti tippers must be unobstructed b Please be extra careful when driving over obstacles higher than 40 mm and narrower than the sidewalk s curb c The critical height of obstacles must be tested individually for each wheelchair equipped with the e fix by the occupant d The point at which a certain wheelchair equipped with the e fix tilts backwards at its back axle must also be tested by the occupant The critical limit is reached at the point whe
30. re the tilted wheelchair falls backwards Important safety note Driving the e fix without attached anti tippers is not safe thus not admissible Ihre Alber Vertretung Your Alber representative Votre representation Alber Vostra rappresentanza Alber Su representaci n Alber Din Alber representant Din Alber agenturene Uw distributeur Alber Deres Alber representation www alber de alber Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Wei en Stein 21 72461 Albstadt Tailfingen Telefon 49 0 7432 2006 0 Telefax 49 0 7432 2006 299 info alber de www alber de 25 0001 4 99 00
31. s the potential danger of an accident especially if the pre selected speed is set at maximum speed In such case the wheelchair may make movements the driver cannot control anymore Move the joystick gently and smoothly Do not jerk the joystick Make sure you do not make strong jerky movements of the joystick particularly in potentially dangerous situations when you want to avoid an obstacle Instead brake the e fix until you come to a standstill by releasing the joystick If you let go of the joystick your wheelchair comes to a gentle standstill In case you need to come to an immediate standstill move the joystick briefly opposite the driving direction and then let go Always brake the e fix with the joystick never touch the push rims of the wheelchair s wheels Never drive parallel to steep slopes The center of gravity may change inadvertently which may result in the wheelchair tilting sideways Counter steer as necessary when you are driving along sloping curbs etc Always drive over small obstacles such as curbs in a 90 degree angle in other words both wheels drive over the obstacle at the same time Go at a low speed over the obstacle Check if the castor wheels of your wheelchair are at a right angle to the ground and check the air pressure at regular intervals as both factors influence the performance and the range of the e fix Never drive the e fix without anti tippers Remove the latter only when you drive ov
32. t Let the wheels cool down and check whether the R3 Temperature symbol flashes drive wheel wheelchair occupant had driven with the brakes Wheel symbol flashes on Otherwise contact your special dealer or Letter L or R flashes Alber representative L6 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Microcontrol in drive wheel is defective Contact your special dealer or Alber R6 Wheel symbol flashes representative Letter L or R flashes L7 L17 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Microcontrol in drive wheel is defective Contact your special dealer or Alber R7 R17 Wheel symbol flashes representative Letter L or R flashes L18 L20 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Cabling of the interface is defective Contact your special dealer or Alber R18 R20 Wheel symbol flashes representative Letter L or R flashes L21 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Microcontrol in drive wheel is defective Contact your special dealer or Alber R21 Wheel symbol flashes representative Letter L or R flashes EO E7 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Special control is defective Contact your special dealer or Alber Letter E flashes representative SO 53 Exclamation mark symbol flashes Intuitive attendant control is defective Contact your special dealer or Alber S5 58 Letter S flashes representative 13 14 9 2 Changing fuses in the battery pack The overloading of individual e fix comp
33. ting or folding up the anti tippers especial ly when adjusting or moving them with your hand There is a risk of being crushed between the retaining bar A and the stopper B due to the high spring force required 6 Operation 6 1 Safety of the driver Safety and comfort of the driver are the first priority It is therefore indispensable to get to know your e fix and its driving performance thoroughly Your Alber representative assists you with a free of charge training session when you use the e fix for the first time He helps you until you feel secure using your e fix 6 2 Driving The first few attempts to use the e fix should not take place in a confined space since the driver is not used to the device and thus likely to collide with furniture and such Therefore you should first practice driving the e fix outside e g on an empty parking site Turn the e fix on at its lowest speed see chapter 4 4 3 and get a feeling for its driving performance Give yourself small driving tasks and practice them at your own leisure Using the e fix successfully comes with practice Practice results in competence You will soon become more confident moving the joystick thus driving in a more precise manner Increase the speed slowly We advise you always to choose a low speed level when driving inside 6 3 Further Suggestions on driving with the e fix When you start driving never push the joystick all the way forward There i
34. unit Electrical system Operating voltage Batteries Alber electronics Motor power Max load capacity Nominal speed 24 wheel Protection class Charger Type Input voltage Charging current Protection class Safety class Driving data Negotiable obstacle height Turning radius Application class Optional 22 Ah battery pack approx 16 km approx 30 km 6 km h 20 with 120 kg load observe the limiting values of the wheelchair manufacturer 2 x 12 volts 12 Ah or 22 Ah 24 volts Ambient temperature range approx 25 C to 50 C 6 bar Observe the specifications of the manufacturer 7 8 kg 9 kg 1 kg 0 5 kg 24 V Sealed lead acid batteries 2 x 12 V 12 Ah optional 2 x 12 V 22 Ah 24 V DC max 25 A 110 W optional 150 W 120 kg optional 160 kg 1000 min IP X4 Ansmann BC24025 90 260 VAC max 2 5 A IP X1 Safety class II fully insulated 4 cm Depending on type of wheelchair in use Application class B as per EN 12184 Depending on weather temperature and terrain The stipulated driving values can be achieved under optimum driving conditions Depends on type of wheelchair weight of wheelchair driver wheel base center of gravity diameter and type of wheelchair castor wheels We reserve the right for technical changes or changes in design due to continuous develop ment Charger Please consult the enclosed user s manual of the ch
35. vice and repairs on the e fix may only be carried out by authorized dealers In case of defects please contact your dealer _ Symbol Numeric code 8 3 Recycling The e fix and its optional accessories are products with a long working life At the end of their useful life they may be returned to your Alber representative who will ensure that they are properly disposed of in an environment friendly manner Used batteries may also be returned to Alber at the end of their useful life via your Alber representative This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if dis posed 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 9 Quick assistance on system failure Various error codes are indicated in the display when system errors occur The next section contains a table with the cause of the fault the corresponding display and the elimination of the fault 9 1 Error messages on the display DISPLAY DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY None Battery capacity display flashes The motors act as generators when travelling This reaction
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