Mode d`emploi du dispositif e·fix Gebrauchsanweisung
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1. GZ u G G 5 2 E e E WA A US 14 3 2 Charging the batteries on the wheelchair After using the e fix for a longer period of time the batteries need recharging There is no need to remove the batteries from the battery bag for this purpose Open the sliding window 27 on the interface Insert the plug of the alber charger into the charging socket 29 27 29 Ss Ss G E Connect the charger to a mains power supply Close the sliding window of the interface after charging Charging the batteries in the car When transporting your wheelchair in the car you will most often remove the e fix wheels and the batteries from the wheelchair due to restricted space The batteries can be charged while driving the car by using the cigarette lighter socket and a car charge converter which is available at a car or electrical shop Insert the adapter a into the connection socket b of the battery pack h Insert the plug c of the alber charger e into the charging socket d on the adapter a Connect the charger e to the charge converter f Connect the charge converter f to the cigarette lighter of your car Observe the operating instructions enclosed with the charge converter Close the sliding window2. 5 1 33 32 34 35 37 36 Dismantle the control unit in reverse order if it is to be used again directly by the wheelchair occupant You can decide which of the individual components 32 36 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 6 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 Co KG 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 tilt support The e fix was handled and used inappropriately 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 Co KG Assembly repairs and other work was done by unauthorized personnel Parts or accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer of the
3. Batteries the batteries Make sure that the cables are inside the opening 26 3 1 1 Inserting the batteries It is standard that the manufacturer attaches the specifically designed bag intended for the batteries to your wheelchair when the e fix is mounted 26 Place the batteries 20 as shown in the drawing in the battery bag 18 connection socket of the interface points forward Secure the battery bag 18 with the Velcro fastener 19 Make sure that the Velcro fastener fits as tightly as possible to the housing of the batteries 20 gt 18 NS MUM WU WR Never use batteries other than those checked and provided by alber The use of other batteries can cause damage to the electronics or result in the malfunctioning of your e fix 3 1 2 Removing the batteries The batteries only need removing when the wheelchair requires folding for transportation The battery bag can remain on the wheelchair and does not require removing Remove the interface 25 as shown in the drawing from the batteries Open fully the Velcro fastener 19 of the battery bag 18 and remove the batteries Store the batteries 20 in a safe place Close the sliding window on the interface if still open Fold the battery bag as illustrated in the drawing inserting the interface 25 into it
4. from the mount Insert a new fuse in the mount Close the sliding window 27 Connect the interface again to the batteries see chapter 3 1 1 Re start the e fix Fuses react extremely sensitively to electrical o faults If you have to change a fuse several times this could mean that an e fix component is faulty In this case please contact your specialist dealer 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 On Off switch on the control unit see Chapter 4 2 1 Withdraw the plug 5 from the control unit see also Chapter 4 1 1 Withdraw the control unit from the offsetting component 32 see also Chapter 4 1 1 Slide the control unit 1 into the offsetting component 32 and secure it with the clamping lever 33 Insert the plug 5 into the control unit Insert the assembled unit into the mounting 34 Finally slide the angle mounting 35 onto the securing feature 37 on the wheelchair Secure the angle mounting 35 with the clamping lever 36
5. 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 8 3 Recycling e fix and its optional accessories are durable products At the end of their lifetime alber or one of the alber representatives take the device plus accessories back to recycle it appropriately 9 Quick assistance when not functioning correctly Various error codes are indicated in the display when system errors occur most of which are due to operating errors In case of a short term fault it may be necessary to replace a fuse Serious faults which result in complete failure of the e fix must be repaired in the factory In such cases please contact your specialist dealer 9 1 Error messages in the display Code Signal tone Cause Help 4 lights up Continuous tone Communication wheel left Insert left wheel correctly in the wheel receiver 25 A fuse defect left wheel defect 5 lights up Continuous tone Communication wheel right Insert right wheel correctly in the wheel receiver Right wheel defect 7 lights up Continuous tone Battery voltage Charge battery 14 flashes Intermittent to
6. of the max speed 3 6 km h 1 5 sek 1 5 sek 28 of maximum speed 0 31 sek Active Time delayed by 30 seconds 1 hour 100 4 2 6 Automatic switch off time the period of time in which Programming possibilities the e fix remains ready to operate without switching off automatically for the purpose of saving energy The parameters set in the previous chapter can be adapted to the individual requirements of the wheelchair driver and Joystick stroke pushing the joystick as far as it will go are as follows to achieve a drive command Maximum speed forwards the maximum speed that can be reached when the joystick is pushed as far as it will go Please contact your specialist dealer for the individual adaptation of your functions He Maximum speed backwards the maximum speed that can will be only too pleased to advise you and be reached when the joystick is pushed as far as it will go program your settings Acceleration time the period of acceleration from standstill or the driving speed to the set maximum speed Delay time the period of braking from the maximum speed to the desired support level or standstill Rotating speed maximum speed in which the wheelchair can negotiate an arc curve Rotation acceleration delay period of time of acceleration and or delay when driving a curve Buzzer activation or deactivation of an acoustic signal Braking onset the time between the las
7. 20 22 23 24 26 26 27 6 2 6 3 6 4 fal 732 tag 7 4 149 8 1 8 2 8 3 ga 9 2 10 11 11 1 11 2 12 The first attempts at driving Suggestions on driving with e fix Dangerous ground Driving Driving with manually operated wheelchair wheels Driving with e fix wheels in manual mode Driving with e fix wheels in electrically powered mode Range Transportation Care Maintenance and disposal Cleaning Maintenance Disposal Quick assistance when not functioning correctly Error messages on the display Changing the battery s fuse Control unit for attendants Warranty and liability Warranty Liability Index 27 21 29 30 30 31 31 3l 32 32 32 32 32 33 34 34 36 36 36 37 Congratulations With the acquisition of your e fix you chose a reliable In the event of further questions please contact your multifunctional state of the art alber product based on local dealer or any alber distributor most current technology Have fun with your e fix The e fix increases your independence and mobility tremendously Used appropriately it will soon prove your alber team 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
8. Keep the control unit 1 in a safe place during transport An alternative method is to remove the control unit 1 from the offsetting component 32 so that an accompanying person can operate it from a bracket at the rear of the wheelchair see Chapter 10 Withdraw the plug 5 from the control unit Release the clamping lever 33 Slide the control unit 1 out of the offsetting component 32 4 1 2 Installing the control unit Remove the plug of the control unit from the battery bag 18 and insert it in the socket 6 on the control unit Insert the connection pipe 7 together with the control unit in the mount 13 on the wheelchair Proceed as follows if the control unit for the control system has been removed from the offsetting component 32 by an accompanying person Slide the control unit 1 into the offsetting component 32 Tighten the clamping lever 33 Insert the plug 5 into the control unit 1 Your e fix is now ready for use again 4 2 Push buttons and displays 4 2 1 On off switch Use the button 8 to switch the e fix on and or off When switching on the e fix the electronic system auto matically checks the operability of all components Varying symbols simultaneously appear in the display which go off when the check was fault free 4 2 2 Displays After switching on the e fix and o
9. Tel 01296 38 02 00 Fax 01296 38 02 79 GR Helektrokinissi Pappaflessa Str 10 Thessaloniki 55133 Tel 31 433720 Fax 31 433730 I Gruppo Plus Via f Ili Carli 69 50060 Molino del Piano FI Tel 055 8364 442 Fax 055 8364 607 IL I Q L C Kfar Hasidim Junction Sonol zone 20400 Kfar Hasidim Tel 04 9930456 Fax 04 9930007 J Alber Japan Co Ltd 4 1 9 Narihira Sumida ku Tokyo 130 0002 Tel 3 5619 7251 Fax 3 5619 7252 N Medema gruppen AS Stamveien 6 1481 Hagan Tel 0670 64 917 Fax 0670 64 990 NL Eureva BV Saturnusstraat 95 2516 AG Den Haag Tel 070 3855 209 Fax 070 3470 508 TR Destek P K 87 Kavaklidere 06692 Ankara Tel 0312 4 303 871 Fax 0312 4 303 872 USA Frank Mobility Systems Inc PIIP ICM Building 1003 International Drive Oakdale PA 15071 9226 Tel 0724 6957 822 Fax 0724 6953 710 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 Contents Introduction Standard scope of delivery Technical data Wheels Mounting the wheels Removing the wheels Batteries 3 1 1 Inserting the batteries 3 1 2 Removing the batterie 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 9 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 Charging the batteries Charging reserve batteries Safety instructions for sliding window Information on the batteries Control unit Prior to initial use Push buttons and displays Joystick Adjustment Swivel arm Tilt supports Operation Safety of the driver N O VO 00 00 10 11 13 14 14 16
10. are faultless tyre treads correct air pressure in all tyres a completely safe terrain and a maximum load of 120 kg An escorting person is also necessary for crossing kerbs with a gradient in excess of 15 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 batteries being empty Great care should be taken in driving on ramps attached to vehicles During the lifting or lowering procedure the e fix must be switched off The hand 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 escorting person should be asked to stand by When it is wet the tyres have less grip on the road surface there is a greater risk of slipping Please adjust your driving style accordingly 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
11. fix with the standard batteries 12Ah lies at approximately 15 km those with the batteries of 17 Ah at about 22 km However this data refers to ideal conditions Topographical circumstances ground temperature weight of the wheelchair and the driver the structure of the wheelchair frame and the air pressure of the front wheels will result in variations 7 5 Transportation Contrary to other electrically powered wheel chairs 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 1 1 Remove the batteries see chapter 3 1 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 and Maintenance 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 the interface The sliding window should only be opened when charging the batteries and or changing fuses It should otherwise be kept closed at all times 8 2 Maintenance If you use your e fix in a standard ordinary fashion
12. of the interface after charging Always make sure that the batteries are recharged when the e fix has been used for a longer period of time If the e fix is not being used keep the batteries connected to the charger The alber charger automatically switches to a mode retaining the charge whenever the batteries are fully charged Thus it is impossible to overcharge and or damage the batteries 3 3 Charging reserve batteries A second optionally available battery pack can be charged with the charging adapter 40 while the battery pack located under the wheelchair is being charged via the e fix interface see chapter 3 2 Insert the charging adapter 40 into the connection on the battery pack 20 as illustrated in the drawing Insert the battery charger plug 41 into the socket 38 Connect the charger to a mains power supply and switch on the battery charger Switch off the battery charger when charging is completed Withdraw the battery charger plug 41 from the socket 38 Pull the charging adapter 40 out of the battery pack 20 Please note the operating instructions supplied with the battery charger 38 40 41 20 3 4 Safety Hint on the sliding window Q Important Safety Hints please observe Always keep the sliding window of the interface closed Only open the sliding window when connecting the charger and or changing the fuse Close
13. the sliding window again Should liquid enter the interface e g due to leakage remove it immediately from the accumulator For safety reasons have the interface checked by your specialist dealer before using again 3 5 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 durability by taking care of them properly such as recharging them regularly The built in electronics of the e fix test the charge of the batteries continually thus avoiding a total discharge of them always provided that they are used correctly Avoid a total discharge of the batteries Recharge the batteries 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 batteries 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 batteries are fully charged which means that the batteries cannot be overcharged If you store lead batteries over a longer period of time without regularly recharging them they suffer a reduction of capacity However after several recharging discharging cycles they recover their full capacity Incorrect handling of the battery may result in the leakage of ele
14. used or the electrically powered e fix wheels 7 2 Driving with e fix Wheels 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 Turn the coupling plate 15 of the e fix wheel counter clockwise to position 0 the mechanical gear mechanism is disengaged To switch the wheel back into the power mode urn the coupling plate 15 back to position I 7 3 Driving with e fix wheels electrically powered operation To drive in the power mode you first need to engage the gearing in the wheels Turn the coupling plate 15 of the wheel to position I Move the wheelchair by means of the hand rim on the wheels slowly forward or backward a bit until the wheels fully lock You will hear the wheels click Also you cannot move the wheels manually anymore once the gearing of the wheels is engaged Operate the e fix as described in chapter 4 2 and following In case you attempt to use the e fix while the gearing of the wheels is disengaged the display will show a warning signal The e fix will simply not work see chapter 9 1 When driving the wheelchair manually make sure that the locking brakes 14 are adjusted to the wheels alber adjusts them to the e fix wheels 7 4 Range e fix drivers are usually interested in how far they can drive with the system The general statement can be made that the range of the e
15. 12 Ah or 2 x 12 Volt 17 Ah 24 Volt ambient temperature range approx 15 C 45 C 8 7 kg 13 2 kg 8 0 kg 1 0 kg 0 4 kg The e fix complies to the guidelines for medical products of the European Community 93 42 EWG We reserve the right for technical changes or changes in design due to continuous development Charger Please consult the enclosed operator s manual of the charger for technical information and instruction 2 Wheels 2 1 Mounting the Wheels The two electrically powered wheels are the heart of the e fix The wheelchair s standard manual wheels are exchanged with the e fix wheels as follows Please lift the wheelchair somewhat Remove the wheelchair s left wheel according to the wheelchair s user s manual Take an e fix wheel and turn the coupling plate 15 counter clockwise to position I Press the middle of the shutter 17 with your thumb so that the inserted bow type handle 16 pops out Pull out the bow type handle all the way Insert the stub axle 21 of the e fix wheel approximately halfway into the wheel receiver 24 In this position the bow type 16 handle juts out about 5mm above the shutter 17 Turn the e fix wheel until the torque plug 22 on the wheel and the torque socket 23 on the holding device on the wheelchair are vis vis each other 15 17 21 16 X7 Now insert the e fix wheel all t
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17. Gebrauchsanweisung User s Manual Mode d emploi du dispositif e fix Instrucciones de uso e fix Istruzioni per l uso di e fix Brugsvejledning Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning e fix Bruksanvisning till e fix UJ A DI SUN E Zum C 21 22 alber Vertretungen Teil 1 AUS Anelco Mobility 2 Fairview Road 5152 Crafers South Australia Tel 08 83 70 90 15 Fax 08 83 70 89 10 A Mobitec Mobilitatshilfen GmbH Gewerbepark Tiefgraben 420 5310 Mondsee Tel 06232 55 350 Fax 06232 55 354 CAN DOLOMITE Home Care Produkts Inc 50 Shields Court Markham ON L3R 9T5 Tel 0905 4 795 479 Fax 0905 4 799 227 CH Mobitec Rehab AG Bahnhofstrasse 3 5436 W renlos Tel 056 4015200 Fax 056 4015201 CZ PATRON Bohemia s r o Ceskolipska 4319 27601 Melink Tel 0206 630 135 Fax 0206 630 199 DK NEBA Baldersbuen 17 Box 220 2640 Hedehusene Tel 046 590 177 Fax 046 590 197 E LeRo Minusval S L Edificio Mar y Sol s n 38650 Los Cristianos Arona Tenerife Tel 09 22 75 02 89 Fax 09 22 75 02 83 F Mobitec S a r L Parc du Moulin Vent 69693 V nissieux Tel 472 785050 Fax 472 785055 FIN Handico Oy Jaspilankatu 28c 04250 Kerava Tel 09 753 5400 Fax 09 753 5401 alber Vertretungen Teil 2 GB Simonds Healthcare Ltd 9 March Place Gatehouse Way Aylesbury Bucks HP19 8UA
18. ctrolytic 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 to fire or burn This may cause the battery to explode Do not short circuit the battery A short circuit causes extremely high currents which may damage the battery or the device After expiry of the service life return the battery to alber or the alber specialist dealers who will dispose of it correctly The batteries of your e fix can be recharged or discharged in any position They are considered as safe as dry batteries and certified for airline transportation by DOT and IATA A Control unit 4 1 Prior to initial use The standard delivery package of the e fix includes mounting its various components It is however advisable to remove several compo nents from the wheelchair for instance if you want to transport the wheelchair in your own car You gain more space or make better use of the existing space in your trunk 4 1 1 Removing the control unit Deactivate the e fix by pressing the On off switch 8 the display goes out 2 Pull the plug 5 from the control unit Remove the control unit 1 including the connection pipe 7 from its holding device 13 Place the plug of the control unit in the battery bag 18
19. e fix were used Parts of the e fix were changed or removed entirely 12 Index A E Adjustments 22 Error messages in the display 33 Adjustment wheel for selecting speed 17 F B Further suggestions to drive with the e fix 27 Batteries 8 Bag for the batteries 8 e Bow type handle 6 General information on the batteries 13 C H Changing the battery s fuse 34 Horn 17 Charging the batteries 10 Cleaning 32 I Condition of toothed section 26 Indoor Outdoor button 18 Control unit 14 Installing the control unit 15 Coupling plate 6 Inserting the batteries 8 D d Dangerous ground situations 29 Joystick 20 Displays 16 Driving 30 L Driving with manually operated Liability 36 wheelchair wheels 30 Driving with e fix wheels 30 M Driving with e fix wheels electrically Maintenance 32 powered operation 31 Mounting the wheels 6 0 On Off Switch Operation P Performance Programming possibilities Push buttons and displays R Range Recycling Removing the batteries Removing the control unit Removing the wheels S Safety instructions Safety of the driver Speed Standard delivery package Stub axle Swivel arm Technical data Tilt support 16 27 20 19 16 31 32 14 21 17 23 24 Tilt support important safety note Torque socket Transportation W Warranty Wheels 25 31 36 Ulrich Alber GmbH Co KG Telefon 07432 2006 0 Vor dem Wei en Stein 21 Telefax 07432 2006 299 alber 20 0001
20. for e g transporting they can be completely removed from the mount 11 The control unit can be longitudinally offset a little more if necessary in the offsetting component 32 itself by releasing the clamping lever 33 After adjusting to the optimum position secure by tightening the clamping lever 33 on the offsetting component 32 4 5 1 Removing the control unit from the swivel arm Swivel the control unit to one side Withdraw the plug 5 from the control unit 1 Release the clamping lever 33 and slide the control unit 1 out of the offsetting component 32 4 5 2 Mounting the control unit on the swivel arm Slide the control unit 1 into the offsetting component 32 and secure it with the clamping lever 33 Swivel the control unit to one side Insert the plug 5 into the control unit 1 The swivel arm can be attached to virtually all wheelchair models Contact your specialist dealer or representative for further details 5 Tilt Support available as optional accessory Since most wheelchairs come with tilt support the alber tilt support is available only as an optional accessory If we deliver the e fix with tilt support the latter is already adjusted to your wheelchair First remove the quick pins b from the holding device a by pressing your thumb on the center of the pin while lifting it out with your middle and index finger I
21. hair The additional drive can also affect other equipment such as theft proof cabinets in departmental stores o Do not use the e fix before you participated in the instruction session 1 1 Standard scope of delivery Optional accessories 2 e fix wheels Swing out holding device for control unit Control unit with holding device Tilt supports Batteries plus bag Control unit holding device for attendant alber charger Spoke guard Distributor interface Joystick modification Hand rest control unit Adapter for loading batteries when removed from wheelchair Charger adapter Battery pack 12V 17Ah Long hand rest Protective bracket for control unit Therapy table 1 2 Technical data Range with a 12 Ah battery Range with a 17 Ah battery Maximum speed Maximum gradient Batteries Charging voltage Operating temperature Weight of parts Batteries 12 Ah Batteries 17 Ah Wheel with hub motor Charger Control unit Batteries 17 Ah is optional The range varies depending on the ground and the prevalent driving conditions With optimal driving conditions among others even ground fully charged batteries ambient temperature 20 C constant speed the indicated travel distances can be reached approximately 12 km approximately 22 km 6 km h 18 if 120 kg load is added please stay within the wheelchair manufacturer s limitations 2 x 12 Volt
22. he way into the wheel receiver 24 Also make sure that the torque plug 22 on the wheel is inserted into the torque socket 23 on the holding device at the same time Check whether the wheel is locked into place by pulling on it If the bow type handle 16 folds all the way into the shutter 17 the wheel is locked properly Repeat all these steps to mount the e fix wheel on the 2 2 other side Removing the Wheels If you want to transport the wheelchair you can remove the e fix wheels and fold the wheelchair Before driving always make sure that both Turn the coupling plate 15 of the left wheel counter clockwise o wheels are properly locked switch position to position I I Faulty connec tions show on the display of the control unit see chapter 9 1 and lead to an Press the middle of the shutter 17 with your thumb so that immediate standstill of the system the inserted bow type handle 16 pops out Pull out the bow type handle 16 all the way Lift the wheelchair up a bit and pull the wheel out of its p receiver Insert the bow type handle 16 back into the shutter 17 Repeat all to remove the e fix wheel on the other side Please avoid damage at the stub axle 21 of the wheels particularly when transporting the wheelchair Es d uen 21 23 24 Connect the interface 25 as shown in the drawing to 3
23. ick 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 let go abruptly Always brake the e fix with the joystick never touch the grip rings of the wheelchair s wheels Never drive parallel to steep slopes The center of gravity may change inadvertently which may result in the wheelchair s 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 regularly the right angled alignment of the front wheels to the ground Also check regularly the wheels air pressure Both influence the driving quality and the range of the e fix Never drive the e fix without tilt support Remove the latter only when you drive over 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 Your wheelchair must be equipped with the obligatory additional devices determined by the regulations of your country Please note that the driving quality and the brake reaction is also influenced by the two front wheels Therefore please make sure that there is the same air pre
24. indicated in the display and an acoustic signal is simultaneously emitted A list of all possible error messages can be found in Chapter 9 1 4 2 3 Adjustment wheel for selecting the speed The speed which the e fix should achieve when the joystick is pushed as far as it will go can be selected infinitely variably at the adjustment wheel 30 The adjustment range is between 0 6 km h and 6 km h first time should begin at a low speed see o Wheelchair drivers who use the e fix for the also Chapter 6 2 4 2 4 Horn In order to signalize a dangerous situation the horn can be activated via the button 31 If the button 31 is pressed a permanent acoustic signal can be heard If the button 31 is released the signal stops 4 2 5 Indoor Outdoor button By pressing the Indoor Outdoor button 32 the wheelchair driver has two factory set parameter combinations When Indoor is activated a I appears in the display 2 when the Outdoor function is activated a 0 appears See table below Function Max speed forwards Max speed backwards Acceleration time Delay time Rotation speed Rotation acceleration delay Buzzer In case of brake Automatic switch off time Joystick stroke Indoor setting 60 3 6 km h 60 of the maximum speed 2 2 km h 2 0 sek 2 0 sek 31 of maximum speed 0 31 sek Active Time delayed by 30 seconds 1 hour 100 Outdoor setting 100 6 km h 60
25. more than 10 you have to tighten additional brakes that must be mounted to the frame of the wheelchair The joystick functions in a way like the gas pedal of a car Between its original position everything is at a standstill and one when it is fully pushed e g forward maximum speed you can vary the speed Please refer to Chapter 6 and 7 when undertaking your first driving attempts 4 4 Adjustments When the e fix is mounted at an alber plant 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 would like a different vertical position of the control unit from the one you ordered please contact your alber representative 4 5 Swivel arm available as accessory To simplify driving to table edges we recommend mounting the optional swivel arm 12 The swivel arm allows the control unit to be swung out from its original position Press the cap a and swing the control unit 1 out to the side To return swing the control unit 1 back into the initial position the cap a moves upwards and automatically locks the swivel mechanism If the swivel arm and the control unit require removing
26. n completion of the automatic system check various messages appear in the display 2 The bar display 4 shows the charging state of the batteries Five black bars indicate that the battery is charged 100 four black bars indicate that the battery is charged 80 three black bars indicate that the battery is charged 60 DEE Make sure that the batteries are recharged in time so that you can always get the most out of your e fix Please check Chapter 3 2 for information on charging the batteries The function Indoor outdoor is permanently displayed by the symbols 0 and or I see Chapter 4 2 5 The lighting of the display goes off 30 seconds after switching on the e fix is reactivated however in case of a sudden error message If the symbol and the Code 14 or 15 appear and an intermittent tone is heard the wheels are not engaged Engage the wheels see Chapter 7 3 If the symbol as well as Code 4 or 5 appear and a continuous tone is heard the wheels are not correctly positioned in the wheel receivers Insert the wheels correctly in the wheel receivers on the wheelchair see Chapter 2 1 If the control unit is switched on but the e fix is not being used it switches off automatically after 1 hour The switch off period can be adjusted according to your requirements by a specialist dealer for medical accessories see Chapter 4 2 6 Should the system check detect a system failure this will be
27. ne Coupling at left wheel not engaged Engage left wheel 15 flashes Intermittent tone Coupling at right wheel not engaged Engage right wheel 16 flashes Intermittent tone Left wheel overheated Allow left wheel to cool down Observe operating temperature 16 lights up Continuous tone Left wheel exceeds operating temperature Observe operating temperature reduce wheel to operating temperature 17 flashes Intermittent tone Right wheel overheated Allow right wheel to cool down Observe operating temperature 17 lights up Continuous tone Right wheel exceeds operating temperature Observe operating temperature reduce wheel to operating temperature 18 lights up Continuous tone Left wheel overloaded Switch system off and on again 19 lights up Continuous tone Right wheel overloaded Switch system off and on again If an error cannot be eliminated by following the above and or another error code is displayed please contact your specialist dealer 9 2 Changing the battery s fuse If excessive strain is put on some of the e fix components in rare cases you may have to change the fuses of the batteries which do not require moving from the wheel chair for this purpose For safety reasons remove the interface from the batteries see Chapter 3 1 2 Open the sliding window 27 on the interface 25 Remove the defect fuse 25 A or 3 A
28. nsert the tilt support c into the holding device a The tilt support for the left side is marked with an L for the right with an R Secure the tilt support in the holding device a with the quick pins b 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 b securely rest in the holding device a You are not supposed to be able to remove them without pressing the locking mechanism in their center To remove the tilt support work your way back step by step with the tilt support In addition the following points The CE conformity for the e fix is only valid in combination o Important safety note have to be taken into consideration Due to blows or impact caused for example by Assembly and repairs as well as any other work done on unintentionally setting down on too high kerbs particularly the e fix must be carried out by Ulrich Alber GmbH Co KG the toothed sections d in the tilt supports may be subject or any other personnel authorized by alber to above average loading Consequently the condition of the teeth see illustration for the precise position should The lower part of the tilt support must be attached high be checked at least once a week enough so that their wheels can rotate freely when the wheelchair is on a horizontal level The user must pay par
29. ou 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 a parking lot Turn the e fix on at its lowest speed see chapter 4 2 and get a feeling for its driving quality Give yourself small driving tasks and practice them at your own leisure To use 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 to Drive with the e fix When you start driving never push the joystick all the way forward There is 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 If you let go of the joyst
30. 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 realize 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 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 additional drive therefore should be switched off if mobile telephones are being used in the close vicinity of the wheelc
31. ssure in both tyres 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 tyres as well as the state of charge of the batteries and the proper functioning of the direction indicators 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 Slopes with a maximum gradient of 18 can be driven on with the e fix without the assistance of an escorting person However important prerequisites are faultless tyre treads correct tyre air pressure a completely safe terrain and a maximum load of 120 kg Slopes with a maximum gradient in excess of 18 must only be driven on with the e fix with the assistance of an escorting person Here too essential prerequisites
32. t issuance of a driving command until the electromagnetic brakes are applied 4 3 The wheelchair curves to the Joystick right driving forward The curve s radius depends The joystick of the e fix can be compared to a fictional on the joysticks movement combination of steering wheel clutch and gas pedal of a car Basically all of the wheel chair driver s control commands are directed to the e fix wheels by the joy stick 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 The wheelchair turns to the right on the spot Performance from the driver s point of view The wheelchair drives The wheelchair curves to the straight forward left driving backwards The curve s radius depends on the joysticks movement The wheelchair drives straight backwards The wheelchair curves to the right driving backwards The curve s radius depends on the joysticks movement The wheelchair turns to the left on the spot The wheelchair curves left driving forward The curve s radius depends on the joysticks movement The middle position of the joystick remains without function i e the wheels do not move and are blocked by the built in brakes However on slopes of
33. ticular attention to the following a The tilt support 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 his her driver d The point at which a certain wheelchair equipped with the e fix tilts backwards at its back axle must also be tested by its user The critical limit is reached at the point where the tilted wheelchair falls backwards Driving the e fix without attached tilt support is not safe thus not admissible Condition of toothed section Undamaged teeth tilt supports can continue to be used Teeth twisted replace tilt supports immediately Swivel the tilt supports as shown Toothed section d sits tight within the holder e and the adjusting tube f and cannot be twisted tilt supports can continue to be used Toothed section d can be twisted within the holder e or the adjusting tube f teeth are twisted replace tilt supports immediately 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 quality thoroughly Your alber representative assists you with a free of charge training session when y
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