Owner`s manual - Wheelchair Review
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1. 93 the release handles are in Operation position 1 Action 00 Balder Junior and Finesse Balder Liberty 2 Press the On off switch 2 Activate the key function 3 1f the chair is fitted with this by moving the magnetic key over the key symbol on the joystick Page 24 of 45 User manual Chair operation BADER 5 1 2 Deactivating the wheelchair 1 Ifthe chair is fitted with a key function move the magnetic key over the key symbol on the joystick to deactivate the display and wheelchair 2 Switch off the power by pressing the On off button 5 1 3 Operation DANGER When travelling on slopes in excess of 6 degrees remember that this will LA affect the stability of the chair and there is a risk of the chair overturning Never switch off the chair while it is moving as this will result in an unpleasant abrupt stop NOTE When you release the Joystick it will automatically return to the default position and the chair will stop NOTE To make travelling in the chair as comfortable as possible for as long as possible do not focus on your hand and how it 1s moving 1 Select an operating program by pressing the program selector switch 2 Control the chair by moving the joystick The more gently you move the joystick the more slowly the chair will react Chair operation User manual Page 25 of 45 BADER 5 1 4 Operating the attendant control optional extra Attendant control 12. red light comes on when the chair is released 3 3 Remove the chair from the spigot within three seconds The indicator lamp 2 goes out once the character is free of the spigot NOTE If you do not remove the chair from the spigot within three seconds or if you decide not to remove the chair the chair will be locked back into the car bracket and the green light 2 will come on if the chair 1s 1n the correct position Repeat the process if necessary Transporting your chair User manual Page 35 of 45 6 3 Transportation by air NOTE Balder wheelchairs are supplied in many specially adapted variants so equipment may be fitted which has to be removed in addition to what is described here Balder wheelchairs are supplied as standard ex works with Sonnenschein dryfit gel batteries These batteries are approved in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Packing Instructions 806 and Special provision A67 The batteries must be labelled with IATA labels This means that the batteries are approved for transportation by air If a situation nevertheless occurs in which it 1s necessary to physically disconnect the power supply from the battery poles see section 8 2 5 on battery removal 6 3 1 Preparations prior to transportation by air You have to make a few preparations prior to removing items in order to ensure that the chair takes up as little physical space as possible while being transported 1
3. An operating program in which emphasis is placed on quiet movements and low speed a typical program which can be used where there is not much space and precise movement is important An operating program very like program 1 but with slightly faster reactions to joystick movements An operating program defined according to average values This program is ideal the first time you use the chair Programs which are intended to be used as standard once you have learned how the chair reacts and feel secure in all situations This program is created to allow rapid feedback to your control operations maximum speed and rapid application of the motor brake This program is designed for outdoor operation and gives maximum forward propulsion without being too sensitive to minor corrections 3 2 3 Wheelchair attachment points There are attachments on the wheelchair 2 in front 1 and 1 ring 2 at the rear These are indicated by means of symbols as shown in the illustration For securing the wheelchair during transportation see section 1 Technical description User manual Page 13 of 45 BADER 3 2 4 Attendant control optional extra All Balder chairs are available with attendant control This guide describes a standard attendant control See also section 5 4 1 for more information Attendant control l Zi 3 Fixing bracket Panel for electrical functions Ring for moving the wheelchair forwards or backwards Spee
4. 3 Move the joystick forwards and back to change the position of the right footrest You change the height of the seat using the seat raise function Dolphin joystick 1 Press the seat raise button Move the joystick forwards and back to raise and lower the seat Page 28 of 45 User manual Joystick G90 1 Scroll through to the seat functions using the ASK button 2 Move the joystick to the right or left until the symbol shows on the display 3 Move the joystick forwards and back to raise and lower the seat Chair operation BADER 5 3 Stand up function Balder Finesse and Balder Junior are available with a stand up function Read this section 1f it is applicable to your wheelchair DANGER When in standing position the wheelchair must only be used indoors and Lt On a flat surface NOTE The starting position 1s the position to which the chair will return when you switch back from standing position NOTE It 1s important to adjust the footrest into the correct position before switching to standing position as this function will not be available once the chair is in this position NOTE If you use the stand up function from horizontal position the abduction pad must not be put on until the legs are in the horizontal position NOTE When the support legs are activated the stand up function will stop for a moment to wait for the support legs to move into the correct position If t
5. 4 Push down the locking catch to lock the chair in this position Transporting your chair User manual Page 33 of 45 BALDER ip MAKE SURE THAT ARMRESTS WHEELS AND OTHER COMPONENTS DO NOT PREVENT MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS USE THE BODY CONTACT THERE MUST BE FULL BODY ORIGINAL FIXING EQUIPMENT IN CONTA THES POINT STRAP ADDITION TO THE EQUIPMENT THAT HAS BEEN MOUNTED ON THE CHAIR 6 2 Using a clamp down unit optional extra DANGER The clamp down unit must be fitted by an approved installer and Za adjusted to suit the wheelchair in accordance with the description of fitting NOTE If you fail to get out of the clamp down unit a flashing red light will be displayed for 90 seconds after five attempts and the clamp down unit will remain inactive for this period in order to prevent the release solenoid overheating The clamp down unit will be ready for use again after 90 seconds NOTE There is a manual release This is located on the back of the chair and is a gilted switch Page 34 of 45 User manual Transporting your chair Attaching the chair to the spigot 1 Roll the chair into the spigot 1 2 When the chair 1s in the correct position a green light 2 will appear in the car bracket panel Removing the chair from the sspigot 1 To remove the chair hold down the switch 4 on the switch panel until a green light starts flashing 2 2 Move your hand to the joystick A
6. Use the panel 1 for the electrical functions such as seat raising seat tilt and back angle 2 Push the ring 2 down to move the chair forwards and lift it up to move it backwards 3 Pivot the wheelchair by moving the steering gear 3 to the right or left 4 Control the speed by turning the potentiometer 4 5 Use the rotary switch 5 to select whether the user or the escort is to control the chair 5 2 General seat functions DANGER Due to the complex structure of the chair there may be a risk of getting L fingers etc caught in the chair in the event of unintentional use 5 2 1 Seat tilt Using the seat tilt function allows the user to adjust the angle of the entire seat unit i e the back and seat will remain at the same angle to one another Dolphin jovstick Jovstick G90 1 Press the seat tilt 1 Scroll through to the button seat functions using Move the joystick the ASK button forwards and back 2 Move the joystick to to change the angle the right or left until of the seat unit the symbol shows on the display 3 Move the joystick forwards and back to change the angle of the seat unit Page 26 of 45 User manual Chair operation BADER 5 2 2 Seat back You change the angle of the back using the seat back function Dolphin joystick Joystick G90 1 Press the seat back 1 Scroll through to the angle button seat functions using Move the joystick the ASK button
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8. 39 of 45 BADER 8 2 4 Releasing the seat If the power to the chair is switched off and you need to remove the chair body the seat lift function can be released manually 1 Pull the lock pin 1 out to the side and a gas spring on the lifting arm will raise the seat unit Bear in mind that this is a strong spring which will react quickly when the lock pin is removed Place weight on the seat this will allow the lock pin to be loosened more easily 2 Remove the cover using six body screws on the main cover which covers all of the lower part of the wheelchair 3 Lift off the main cover 8 2 5 Disconnecting the power 1 Check that the chair 1s switched off AES GR 2 Remove the battery shoes and isolate these so that they cannot come into physical contact with the battery poles see the illustration 3 Place the battery shoes in the cavity behind the batteries 8 2 6 Fitting the batteries 1 Connecting the power follow the instructions for removal but in reverse order 2 Fitthe main cover 3 Press the seat unit down while guiding the seat raise motor into the attachment device 4 Check that the levers for disconnecting the drive motors are in Operation position These are marked Operation Disconnected 5 Switch on the chair using the on off switch on the control panel then check that all the electrical functions work Page 40 of 45 User manual Maintenance BADER 8 2 7 Ty
9. Use the electrical functions on the control panel and move the electric seat tilt so that the seat pad 1s more or less horizontal 2 Move the electric back up to approx 110 degrees to the seat pad 3 Move the electric footrests upwards and inwards as far as possible without them catching on the floor 4 Move the electric seat raise as far down as possible Switch off the electrical functions using the on off button on the control panel Page 36 of 45 User manual Transporting your chair BADER 7 STORAGE WARNING AN Never leave the batteries standing for a long time fully discharged If the A Chair is to be stored for a period of time the batteries must be fully charged once a month Your Balder wheelchair must be kept dry protected from the elements and preferably kept indoors If you store your chair for any length of time without it being used the batteries must be disconnected STORAGE User manual Page 37 of 45 BADER 8 MAINTENANCE 8 1 Maintenance Overview Recommended service interval After every 2500 hours of use once a year as required 8 2 Maintenance procedures 8 2 1 Battery charging N fee WARNING Never leave the batteries standing for a long time fully discharged If the chair is to be stored for a period of time the batteries must be fully charged once a month Do not leave the charger connected to the wheelchair is the power cable is not connected to the mains
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11. 12044Y 8 km h 2 8 2 5 x 4 DIKO Page 9 of 45 50 km 50 km 3 x 8 3 x 8 Pi Sy 2 NES Puncture free 30 psi 50 psi Puncture free BADER 3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 3 1 Function and operation Balder wheelchairs are electric The electric functions of this chair are controlled by joystick or function switch Balder Finesse and Balder Junior are available with a vertical function See section 5 3 3 2 Physical structure DANGER Do not remove or disassemble equipment which may affect the operation Z and or functions of the chair Contact authorised personnel if you require assistance The illustration shows the Balder Finesse but the structure is also applicable to the Balder Junior and Balder Liberty The Balder Finesse and Balder Junior are electric wheelchairs with front wheel drive while the Balder Liberty has rear wheel drive Figure 1 Overview of a Balder wheelchair 1 Neck support 5 Leg pads 6 Footplates 3 Joystick 7 Battery located beneath the chassis Page 10 of 45 User manual Technical description BALDER 3 2 1 Joystick The chair is supplied with a programmable joystick This joystick is programmed by the manufacturer depending on the specifications of the chair 3 2 1 1 Dolphin joystick Figure 2 Dolphin joystick System status Right footrest indicator lamp gren footrest angle 7 Battery indicator Le eat tilt i On off switch af Key function
12. DER 4 1 4 Adjusting the width between the armrests NOTE Balder Junior only Balder Junior 1 Loosen the locking screw 1 2 Adjust the bracket 2 which holds the armrest at the required width 3 Tighten the locking screw 1 4 Do the same for the other armrest 4 2 Adapting the footrest foot supports All Balder chairs can be supplied with different types of footrest both manual and electric The type of footrest selected 1s dependent on among other things what other equipment or functions the chair has See the description for the type of footrest with which your chair 1s fitted Adjustment is best carried out with the knee at an angle of 90 degrees as this will give the most correct relationship between the length and angle of the footrest Page 18 of 45 User manual Adapting your wheelchair 4 2 1 Length adjustment electric footrests 1 Loosen the setting screws 1 at the back of the brackets for footrest plates 2 Adjust to the required height A d 3 Tighten the setting screws 1 4 Test the footrest function once the footrests have been adjusted by moving them to their outermost positions The illustration shows a footrest with electric tilt and length compensation but this procedure is the same for all electric footrests 4 2 2 Length adjustment manual footrests 1 Remove the lock screw 1 2 Adjust the lower part of the foot support 2 to the require
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14. You will be helped with this when your chair is delivered If you want to change your chair settings afterwards you can do this by contacting either your supplier or other suitable staff 4 1 Adapting the armrests For optimum comfort it is important that you find the ideal position between resting and supporting your arms without restricting your freedom of movement 4 1 1 Angle adjustment Balder Finesse and Liberty 1 Undo the screws 1 on the back cover 2 Remove the back cover 3 Loosen the nut and adjust the screw 2 to change the angle of the armrest tubes and also the height 4 Do the same for the armrest on the other side 5 Tighten the screws place the back cover 1 in position Page 16 of 45 User manual Adapting your wheelchair 4 1 2 Height adjustment Balder Junior 1 Undo the locking screw 1 beneath the armrest Ex 4 i NO EN Push the armrest up or down to adjust the height 3 Tighten the locking screw 1 4 1 3 Adjusting the armrest pads Balder Finesse and Liberty 1 Undo the screws 1 so that the pad is loosened from the fixing bracket a 2 Push the pad into the required E position Ari 3 Tighten the screws 1 Balder Junior Undo the screws 1 so that the L cushion 1s loosened from the F fixing bracket AEG 2 Push the pad into the required position 3 Tighten the screws 1 Adapting your wheelchair User manual Page 17 of 45 BA
15. as this will cause the batteries to gradually become discharged NOTE To ensure top performance from the batteries we recommend that the chair be charged for eight hours a day If this is not possible you must ensure that the chair is fully charged at least once a week NOTE We recommend that batteries to be discarded should be handed to a specialist centre in order to ensure that they are disposed of correctly NOTE Only use the charger belonging to your wheelchair and follow the user guide for the charger as regards how the batteries are to be charged The charging point is the same for both types of joystick Dolphin and Europa Page 38 of 45 User manual Maintenance NOTE There is no risk involved in leaving the charger connected to the wheelchair as long as the power is switched on This will ensure that the batteries are charged fully and will maintain their charge When the batteries are to be charged 1 Check that the chair 1s switched off CA 2 Connect the charger cable to the mb nu charger contact 1 3 Connect the power supply cable to the mains When the batteries are fully charged 1 Disconnect the charger from the mains 2 Disconnect the charger from the wheelchair 1 8 2 2 Frame and body cleaning The chair 1s cleaned using mild soapy water as required 8 2 3 Seat cleaning Cleaned as required cf the cleaning instructions sewn onto the seat pads Maintenance User manual Page
16. can be pivoted out by lifting it up from the attaching bracket and pivoting it out e The foot support can be lifted off by lifting it up and off the attaching bracket 4 3 Adjusting the joystick For optimum comfort it is important for the joystick to be positioned correctly in relation to the arm of the user Balder Finesse Liberty and Junior 1 Undo the screws 1 and 2 a 2 Adjust the location of the bracket p according to how far forward you E G cat want the joystick to sit on the l armrest 3 Tighten the screws 1 and 2 Adapting your wheelchair User manual Page 21 of 45 BADER NOTE You have to undo both screws in order to adjust the joystick forwards and back but to angle merely undoing the screw 2 using a star grip is sufficient 4 4 Adjusting the swing away for joystick optional extra NOTE You can lower the joystick by a maximum of 20 mm from its highest position NOTE After adjusting it you must check that the swing away for joystick can be pivoted without coming into contact with other elements of the chair and that cables are able to move freely NOTE When you adjust the stop point you must make sure you do not remove the seal Tightening the swing away 1 Move the joystick carefully while tightening the hex screw 1 2 Stop when you feel the joystick 5 becoming fixed in position d NOTE B Do not turn the adjusting screws so far that they bottom out Height adju
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18. d position _ rt 3 Put back the locking clip 1 4 Repeat the same procedure for the other foot support Adapting your wheelchair User manual Page 19 of 45 BADER 4 2 3 Angling the footrest plates Electric footrest l 2 pu m ug AES e Manual footrest 1 The angle of the footrest plate is adjusted undoing the screws 1 on the respective footrest plates and moving the footrest plate to the required position Loosen the nuts 1 Turn the adjusting screw 2 counterclockwise for a steeper angle or clockwise for a less steep angle Tighten the nut 1 4 2 4 Foot support angling Electric footrest The angle of electric foot supports 1s adjusted using a joystick See section 5 2 4 on the use of the joystick Manual footrest l ug phu Page 20 of 45 Remove the locking clip 1 beneath the seat Move the foot supports 2 to the correct position Tighten the locking clip 1 Repeat the same procedure for the other foot support User manual Adapting your wheelchair 4 2 5 Adjusting the width between the foot supports Manual footrest 1 Loosen the attaching screw 1 2 Move the foot supports sideways 3 Tighten the attaching screw 1 4 Repeat the same procedure for the other foot support Fra WAS Uds 4 2 6 Removing and pivoting out the foot supports NOTE Applicable to manual foot supports e The foot support
19. d regulator 5 Ring for turning the chair Page 14 of 45 Switches for changing the attendant control angle Rotary switch for selecting whether the user or the escort is to control the chair User manual Technical description BADER If the chair is fitted with a removable attendant control this can be attached removed as follows 3 2 4 1 Fitting removal Attendant control Fitting 1 Place the attendant control in the groove 1 at the back of the chair 2 Tighten the stop screw 2 3 Connect the cables for the joystick and control panel 4 Change the angle of the attendant control by pulling out the switches 3 and adjusting it Release the switches when the required angle has been attained Removal 1 Remove by loosening the stop screw 2 2 Disconnect the cables to the joystick and control panel 3 Pull the attendant control out of the groove 1 3 2 5 Swing away for joystick optional extra Swing away for joystick All Balder chairs are available with swing away 1 for the joystick The swing away makes the positioning and accessibility of the joystick more flexible See section 4 4 for a description of the fitting and adjustment of this Technical description User manual Page 15 of 45 BADER 4 ADAPTING YOUR WHEELCHAIR Before starting to use your wheelchair it is important to make sure that it is adjusted to suit you so as to ensure optimum comfort
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21. ed 1 6 Available documentation If you have problems reading this manual it is also available in electronic format so that the text and pictures can be enlarged etc if so required Contact your local dealer if you need an electronic copy 1 7 The environment These chairs must be sorted at source in accordance with applicable regulations on waste Batteries and electronic equipment in particular must be taken into account Page 6 of 45 User manual Introduction BADER 2 KEY DATA 2 1 Restrictions during normal use 2 1 1 Number of people All Balder wheelchairs are designed to transport one 1 person Never allow anyone else to ride with you either behind you or on the footrests 2 1 2 Surfaces N tS DANGER Take care when using the wheelchair on uneven wet or slippery surfaces gravel loose sand earth wet grass etc These are conditions in which you could overturn or lose control of your chair Bear in mind that negotiating obstacles can involve a risk of overturning Remember that your chair is heavy Do not travel in areas where there is a risk of the surface on which you are travelling collapsing Avoid travelling through water more than 7 cm deep This may damage the electric motor and systems as well as the battery When travelling on slopes in excess of 6 degrees remember that this will affect the stability of the chair and there is a risk of the chair overturning 2 1 3 Desce
22. forwards and back 2 Move the joystick to to change the angle the right or left until of the back the symbol shows on the display 3 Move the joystick forwards and back to change the angle of the back 5 2 3 Left footrest length compensation The Balder wheelchairs are available with different types of footrest The function which the left footrest button operates will therefore depend on which footrest 1s supplied with your chair Dolphin joystick Joystick G90 1 Press the left 1 Scroll through to the footrest button seat functions using Move the joystick UI ASK DUMOTR forwards and back 2 Move the joystick to to change the the right or left until position of the left the symbol shows in footrest the display 3 Move the joystick forwards and back to change the position of the left footrest Chair operation User manual Page 27 of 45 5 2 4 Right footrest footrest angle The Balder wheelchairs are available with different types of footrest The function which the right footrest button operates will therefore depend on which footrest is supplied with your chair Joystick G90 1 Scroll through to the seat functions using the ASK button Dolphin joystick 1 Press the right footrest button Move the joystick forwards and back to change the position of the right footrest 5 2 5 Seat raise 2 Move the joystick to the right or left until the symbol shows on the display
23. he support legs cannot be activated automatically a green light will flash on the stand up function panel In this instance return to the starting position move the chair slightly and try again NOTE In standing position only the back will be adjustable to a restricted extent The footrest raise and tilt functions are disabled for safety reasons while the chair is in the upright position NOTE The chair can be programmed so that the back cannot be operated or adjusted while the chair is in standing position NOTE The fixings for the stand up function knee brace cushion and chest belt do not replace a safety belt in a car Ensure correct fixing for use of the stand up function Chair operation User manual Page 29 of 45 BADER The stand up function l Return to the starting position l Page 30 of 45 Move the footrest to the required starting Activate the seat raise function cf section Move the seat and back to the required starting position cf sections 5 2 1 and 5 2 2 position cf sections 5 2 3 and 5 2 4 5 2 5 Raise the seat until you are at the correct height The correct height is indicated by a yellow light which comes on in the vertical function panel 1 Push the lower part of the lock pin up so that it sticks straight out 2a Thread the buckle of the knee brace cushion into the fixing bracket Push the lock pin back so that it remains straight up with the broadest par
24. ician therapist to optimize the program values of your chair for your situation User manual Key data 2 2 Technical specifications Width Balder Junior 64 cm 88 3 cm Length without foot support Length with foot 113 cm support fully retracted Height beneath chassis Axle spacing 30 35 cm 35 40 cm 38 82cm 40 42 cm 7 cm 61 5 cm 126 kg Back angling 0 to 90 Foot support angling Travel up to 0 to 90 Sonnenschein A 500C GF12044Y 7 km h 50 km Front wheels 3x8 dimensions Rear wheels 2 5 x 3 dimensions Front wheels air 30 psi pressure 50 psi Rear wheels air pressure Key data Balder Junior Stand up 7 cm 64 cm 88 3 cm 113 cm 32 5 cm 37 5 cm 38 82cm 4 cm 61 5 cm 130 kg 75 kg 0 to 90 5 to 15 0 to 90 Sonnenschein A 500C GF12044Y 7 km h 50 km 3 x 8 DES Puncture free Puncture free User manual J Q B NJ C B Balder Finesse Balder Finesse Stand up Balder Liberty 0 to 90 64 cm 64 cm 88 3 cm 88 3 cm 113 cm 113 cm 40 48 cm 40 48 cm 40 52 5 cm 40 52 5 cm 38 82 cm 38 82 cm 44 62 cm 44 62 cm 61 5 cm 61 5 cm 130 kg 140 kg 120 kg 100 kg 0 to 90 0 to 90 15 to 45 15 to 15 0 to 90 0 to 90 Sonnenschein A 500C Sonnenschein A 500C GF12044Y 7km h Sonnenschein A 500C GF12044Y 7km h GF
25. nding slopes Key data NOTE When your vehicle drives downhill the motor generates energy This energy charges the battery However if the battery is already fully charged it cannot accept the generated energy anymore When this happens the battery voltage becomes too high which can result in damage to either the controller or the batteries The controller will try to prevent this damage and if needed it will ultimately force the vehicle to halt abruptly When you go downhill at a slower speed the motor will generate less energy The batteries will have more time to absorb this energy before they are fully charged This will reduce the risk of a sudden halt and it will extend the life of the batteries User manual Page 7 of 45 BADER To have a smooth journey downhill Page 8 of 45 Select a drive profile that has a lower maximum speed lf your vehicle has lights turn them on The lights will use energy and as a result less energy will go to the batteries This allows you to go downhill at a slightly faster speed than with the lights off When the LEDs of the battery gauge start to flash as a warning that the batteries are overcharging do not ignore this warning Drive at a lower speed If you do not slow down you will damage the batteries When your speed has been too fast for too long the vehicle will halt to prevent more damage If you often need to go downhill with fully charged batteries ask your installer techn
26. not be disconnected on slope as this may cause it to roll fois AWAY NOTE The chair should be switched off when it 1s disconnected If you need to move the chair without using the electronics the drive motors have to be disconnected Junior and Finesse The disconnection switches are The disconnection switches are located at the front of the located at the back of the wheelchair wheelchair Disconnect 1 Move the two switches 1 down until they lock in position Connect for operation 1 Move the two switches 1 up until they lock in position Page 32 of 45 User manual Chair operation BALDER 6 TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR 6 1 Securing the chair in a car DANGER AN Always make sure your chair is secured when you transport it Always Zs ensure that the attaching equipment you are using is approved for transporting your chair in a car To secure your chair during transportation the fixing rings on the chair must be used as the attachment points for straps NOTE The illustrations show the Q straint strap system Manual straps 1 Attach and tighten the front straps 1 to the attachment points at the front of the wheelchair There is one strap on either side This is done when the chair 1s 1n the correct position 2 Attach and tighten the rear straps 2 to the fixing ring 3 at the back of the wheelchair 3 Check that the straps are tightened properly so that the chair does not move about
27. r back function Fault on the tilt switch Check whether there are any foreign moves in one direction only Fenian aioe eomamice bodies in the cover and remove these Trap guard activated if this is 7 Contact your dealer mounted on your chair These points are intended to provide simple guidance Contact your dealer for further assistance Page 42 of 45 User manual Troubleshooting BADER 10 OPTIONAL EXTRAS Below is a list of some of the optional extras available for Balder electric wheelchairs Item Bag with the Balder logo black Bag with the Balder logo small black Fixing bar for ruck sack bag F L Fixing bar for ruck sack bag Junior Kneepads removable set F L Thigh supports removable set F L Support pads knees thighs Balder Junior 6x11 cm Support pads knees thighs Balder Junior 6x20 cm Support pads back Balder F L Comfort 1 3 Support pads back Balder F L Comfort 4 6 Support pads back Balder Junior 6x11 cm Attendant control 2 Attendant control with emergency stop function Separate switch panel with all functions Optional extras User manual Page 43 of 45 This information is subject to change without warning and must not be perceived as constituting obligations on the part of Hand Pro AS Hand Pro AS undertakes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document The content of this document is to be regarded as the property of Hand Pro AS and must not be used in a
28. res Your Balder is fitted with either ordinary air filled tyres or puncture free compact tyres Even with compact tyres it is sensible to ensure that these are not worn or damaged to an unreasonable extent If your chair is fitted with air filled tyres and you happen to sustain a puncture contact authorised personnel Avoid travelling in the chair when it has a punctured tyre See technical specifications section 2 2 Maintenance User manual Page 41 of 45 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 What do you do when the The chair is unpowered Remove the charge contact chair is completely dead Check that the on off switch is set to On Fault in the electronics Check that the magnetic key is not activated Check that the switches for disconnecting the motor are in Operation position Fault in the electrics 2 The chair can be moved but Fault in the electrics Contact your dealer none of the electrical functions are working 3 The chair will not accepta Fault in the charger Plug in the chair charge Make sure that the indicator lamp on the Poor contact in the charge charger is on contracts cable If the indicator on the charger is not on Fault in the electronics there is a fault in the charger Defective batteries Contact your dealer 4 The chair s indicator lamp The joystick has to be purged Leave the chair on for 10 seconds switch flashes once with two of data for the rest of the i
29. s of an outdoor chair with the flexibility of an indoor model and are designed for daily use in all situations 1 2 Making your chair ready for use Before you start to use your chair we recommend that you make sure your chair is adjusted to meet your own specific needs Each chair comes with simple control and adjustment options to help you sit as comfortably as possible Find out more about the control and adjustment options in the technical description 1 3 Individual labelling All Balder wheelchairs are labelled individually with their own unique serial number This is located on the chassis between the wheels Always quote the serial number of your chair if you require any assistance 1 4 Contact addresses if you require assistance Contact your local dealer or the Assistive Device Centre in your district if you need any assistance See also the troubleshooting list in section 9 Introduction User manual Page 5 of 45 BADER 1 5 Use of hazard symbols All warnings must be heeded in order to avoid injury to people or damage to machinery or the environment The following three hazard symbols will be used in this book DANGER If you do not follow these instructions staff WILL be seriously injured N ZEA WARNING If you do not follow these instructions machinery WILL be seriously i damaged NOTE If you do not follow these instructions staff MAY be injured or machinery or the environment MAY be damag
30. sensor Right indicator Left footrest length accessory compensation Program selection Seat back angle display Horn 14 Hazard warning lights accessory Seat raise Left indicator accessory 3 red 4 yellow and 3 green LEDs will be on when the battery 1s at full capacity These will gradually go out as the remaining battery capacity is reduced Technical description User manual Page 11 of 45 BADER 3 2 1 2 Joystick G90 Figure 3 Joystick G90 1 System status 1 Right footrest footrest indicator lamp eem m a Battery indicator Battery indicator eat este a On off switch Key function sensor e Right indicator 14 Left footrest length accessory compensation 5 Program selection 15 Seat back angle display Horn 16 Hazard warning lights accessory i Light accessory 2 8 Left indicator accessory lt Light Mode 19 ASK seat functions eS Lights ECU ST ig 2 red 2 yellow and 2 green LEDs will be on when the battery is at full capacity These will gradually go out as the remaining battery capacity is reduced Page 12 of 45 User manual Technical description 3 2 2 Operating program This chair is preprogrammed with five different default operating programs The illuminated display shows the program or function that you are using The operating program is selected by pressing the program e selector switch The various operating programs are as follows l
31. sting the width between the foot SUPPOTTS cccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 4 2 6 Removing and pivoting out the foot SUPPOTTS cece eeeeeeeseeeteeeeetesstttstststetteaeeees 21 4 3 PCS UMN the Joystick occa cecrtnrscc verme tet ierit casted E ER EE E E EESE a 21 4 4 Adjusting the swing away for joystick Optional extra ssssssene 22 4 5 Adjusting the headrest optional extra 23 EE 050312881 04 NL E97 ecc E 24 5 Activation normal operation and deactivation sees 24 5 1 1 Vy CSIC AI AC CIY ALOU e a E A a t in A DU QU FoU EPUM D ER RUE 24 5 12 Deachyalinp tbe wee Ie DE ee ee E pint id pen een een ere hA ee eee terete 25 Sab BICIS 295 2 4c05eclanoaas ass selasaasosag N 25 5 1 4 Operating the attendant control optional eXxtra ccccceeeeesessssssssssssessseseseeeeeeees 26 5 2 General scat OCOD Ssnan eierne aen EE EErEE EE OEE 26 3 2 T erigunt ee 26 512 De AOAC ee E mde tsm e mad dne A E EE 27 5 2 3 Left footrest length compensation ssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeneneee nennen nennen 27 5 2 4 Right footrest footrest angle siriissrrpsenorrcriies ti rio reni o N E TE E 28 5 2 5 BSA EES Loser PIU IR IAE OMM EMPIRE chung uy ICM DNI EE IN UNE 28 5 Stand up function RR 29 5 4 E Re RR m 3l 5 4 1 Checking ITS A OMA B eei E E E EE E EEEE A E E d duco dn E qtu 31 320 2 Disconn
32. stment of the swing away 1 Clamp the joystick 2 Loosen the screw 1 3 Raise or lower the joystick 4 Tighten the screw 1 Depth adjustment of the swing away 1 Clamp the joystick 2 Loosen the screws 2 3 Move the joystick swing away to the required position 4 Tighten the screws 2 Page 22 of 45 User manual Adapting your wheelchair Adjusting the stop point l Tighten the screws Undo the two hex screws 1 one on either side Move the joystick swing away to the required position 4 5 Adjusting the headrest optional extra To make the seat as comfortable as possible it is important to set the headrest correctly Balder Finesse Liberty and Junior NOTE To achieve the correct depth it is important for the height to be adjusted correctly in relation to the angle joint z l 3 4 Tighten the screws 2 and 3 if the Loosen the screw 1 and adjust the headrest to the correct height Move the headrest to the correct depth headrest seems loose Adjust the headrest pad by bending the pad to the required angle in order to achieve the required lateral stability Adapting your wheelchair User manual Page 23 of 45 BADER 5 CHAIR OPERATION DANGER B If the chair is exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources there may A bea risk of burning 5 1 Activation normal operation and deactivation 5 1 1 Wheelchair activation 1 Make sure that
33. t of the lock pin facing down The lock pin is now in the lock position and the knee brace cushion is ready for use of the stand up function 2b The knee brace cushion must be tight below the knee Put on the breast belt 3 and tighten it Activate the stand up function by holding down the stand up function switch 4 Move the chair to the upright position the support legs 5 will automatically be lowered when the seat angle exceeds 15 degrees A green light 6 comes on when the support legs are activated Press and hold down the switch 7 to deactivate the standing position and return to the starting position User manual Chair operation BADER 5 4 Interference NOTE When the chair is activated it may affect electrical equipment which contains radio transmitters receivers If the chair stops check the automatic fuse as described in section 5 4 1Feil Fant ikke referansekilden If you need to push the chair the chair can be disconnected as described in section 5 4 2 See also section 9 or contact your dealer if you require assistance 5 4 1 Checking the automatic fuse Junior and Finesse The automatic fuse 1 1s The automatic fuse 1 1s located on the chassis next to located on the back of the chair the left rear wheel 1 Push in the automatic fuse 1 if it has been tripped Chair operation User manual Page 31 of 45 BADER 5 4 2 Disconnecting the wheels DANGER i The chair must
34. t off for 10 seconds then switch it on seconds gap between system again The chair should be ready for flashes operation 5 The chair s indicator lamp The speed limited for the seat Not a fault Lower the seat height until it is flashes twice with two lift has been activated below the speed reduction limit seconds gap between Fault in the electronics Contact your dealer flashes 6 The chair s indicator lamp Fault in the joystick Count the number of flashes then contact flashes several times with your dealer f Fault in the electronics two seconds gap between gap Fault in the cable flashes 7 The chair is difficult to Incorrect operating program Select a different operating program MOVE Incorrectly adjusted program Contact your dealer 8 The speed of the chair is Seat position too high Check the seat height as the chair is fitted suddenly halved while it is with speed reduction moving Fault in the speed limiter 9 Electric back function and Not a fault Raise the seat so that the limiter switches electric tilt move forwards are not enabled only Fault in the limiter switches and or diodes Contact your dealer 10 A part seems loose Not tightened enough Check fitting or tightening Threads stripped Tighten loose screws Incorrect assembly If you are not sure what is wrong or how Impact or vibration damage you should fix it contact your service partner 11 Lift tilt o
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