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OWNER'S MANUAL
Read the manual carefully.
In matters that are unclear, we request that you contact us
Chasswheel Oy
Myllyharjuntie 6
71800 SIILINJÄRVI
Tel. +358 207 559 220
Fax. +358 207 559 221
ISO 7176/19 Wheelchair

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Read the manual carefully. In matters that are unclear, we request that you contact us Chasswheel Oy Myllyharjuntie 6 71800 SIILINJÄRVI Tel. +358 207 559 220 Fax. +358 207 559 221 ISO 7176/19 Wheelchair...
  • Page 2 The most important aims in the planning and manufacture of the CW4 FOUR X DL are to offer the freedom to move for every person and thus improve their quality of life. Your CW4 FOUR X DL electric wheelchair guarantees you a smooth ride both on and off-road.
  • Page 3 WARRANTY Chasswheel Oy guarantees a two (2) year warranty for the CHASSWHEEL CW4 FOUR X DL electric wheelchair’s frame and chassis, the driving control system, driving motors, and the seat. Batteries and charging appliances are not included in the warranty. On every wheelchair there is a model plate which shows a unique serial number.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The manufacturer: Chasswheel Oy Myllyharjuntie 6 71800 SIILINJÄRVI Finland Declares that the CHASSWHEEL CW4 FOUR X DL electrically powered wheelchair conforms to Annex VII of COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices Applicable Standards: EN 12184 Siilinjärvi 31.8.2011...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.11.7 Adjustment of an electrically adjustable foot rest with lenght compensation ....... 31 2.12 Other devices and supplies....................32 2.12.1 Seat belt use ......................... 32 2.12.2 Lightning devices ......................32 2.12.3 Tyres ..........................32 2.12.4 Batteries ........................32 2.12.4 Battery recharging ......................33 www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 6: Safety Recommendations

    9. Wheelchair storage ......................43 10. Use of the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle................43 11. TECHNICAL INFORMATION CW4 FOUR X DL ................ 46 12. SERVICE CARD OF FOUR X DL WHEELCHAIR ............... 47 2. EQUIPMENT AND THEIR USE ....................56 2.1 SAFETY BELT USE ......................

  • Page 7: Applicability For Different Type Of Users

    Do not use the wheelchair if you suspect that the use would not be safe. For safety, take notice of the wheelchair’s condition, function and noises, environmental conditions and the users’ ability to control the wheelchair. Check the wheelchair’s condition weekly at the very least. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...
  • Page 8 Also, level differences greater than 100mm can be dangerous (see the pictures below). Always use low driving speed and avoid extreme steering movements when driving on a slope or uneven surface. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 9: Safe Use And Service

    The wheelchair’s driving controller has factory settings, which are suitable for most users. It is possible to change some of these settings. Programming should only be performed by healthcare professionals with adequate knowledge of the controller system. Incorrect programming can create dangerous driving properties or damage the controller system. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 10: The Permanent Labeling Of The Wheelchair

    The cables in the battery naves should not disconnect on one’s own. In the problem situation, please contact the service. 1.4 The permanent labeling of the wheelchair Identification plates, situated on the left side of the frame www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 11 Using the other than gel batteries is forbidden - warning Situated on the top of the battery casing (rear case) Freewheeling sing D = breaks locked, the wheelchair can be driven N = breaks released, the wheelchair can be towed www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 12: Equipment And Their Use

    Situated on the supporting frame, both sides from the seat Do not push the wheelchair from the back rest A risk of the finger trap These labels are situated in the points where the danger exists. 2 EQUIPMENT AND THEIR USE www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 13: The Rem 550 Remote Construction

    2.1 The REM 550 remote construction The driving controller consists of a joystick and control panel. Under the driving controller you'll find the charger socket and the data transfer cable, which is connected to the control unit. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...

  • Page 14: Joystick

    11) Drive mode or setting mode display Assigment of display fields in display to keys Bottom 1) Socket for charging and for programming the remote 2) Socket for bus cable 3) Socket I for Buddy Button (corresponds to www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 15: Status Display

    6) Time 2.1.3 Battery charge display The battery charging status is shown in the screen status display • The battery symbol illuminates green (5 bars): Maximum driving range! • The battery symbol illuminates green(4 bars): www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 16: Battery Alarms

    The system status is shown in the middle of the status display if a fault occurs. An error code is displayed to the right of the "spanner" symbol. You can use this error code to help find the cause of the fault as www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 17: Using Buddy Buttons With The Remote

    • Press the "ON/OFF" key. • The display illuminates. • The mode display (A) shows the drive level. • The wheelchair is ready to drive. • You can set the drive levels using the drive mode key www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 18: Switching The Wheelchair Off

    • The wheelchair is ready to drive. 2.6 Switching the lights on and off • Press the direction indicator left key (1) for more than 5 seconds. • The light is then switched on or off. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 19: Switching The Warning Blinker On And Of

    Electrical adjustment options, such as electrical legrests or an electrical backrest, are carried out as described below. 2.8.1 Which symbols are displayed and what they mean Only the symbols for functions which the wheelchair actually has available are displayed www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 20: Activate Adjustment Mode

    • The corresponding adjustment option (e.g. seat tilting) is shown in blue on the display. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 21: Changing From Setting Mode To Drive Mode

    • Press the function key (B) or move the drive lever right or left until the required adjustment option is shown in the display. • Press the drive lever forward to confirm the required www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 22: Changing The Screen Brightness

    • Move the drive lever forwards to change the individual digits in the time display. • Move the drive lever to the rear to save the changed time. • To carry out further settings, press the "Activate setting www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 23: Display / Hide Time Display

    • Press the drive lever to the right or left to display or hide the time display. • If you press the drive lever forwards when two ticks are displayed above the function key (B), the changes you have made to the time display will be saved. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 24: Changing The Screen Backround

    • Press the "Activate setting mode" key (A) or move the drive lever forwards to save the change. • To carry out further settings, press the "Activate setting mode" key (A) or move the drive lever right or left again. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 25: Error Diagnosis

    2.10 Error diagnosis If the electronic system shows a fault, please use the following fault-finding guide to locate the fault. NOTE Ensure that the drive electronics system is switched on before starting any diagnosis. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 26: Error Codes And Diagnosis Codes

    To do this switch the remote on and off several times. Wait approx. 5 seconds each time before switching the remote on again. If the error is not corrected by this process, localise the error using the code numbers listed below. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...
  • Page 27 DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 28 Then wait 5 minutes and turn the wheelchair/aids power back on. If the aid has been effected in any way contact immediately your local Chasswheel specialist. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev.

  • Page 29: Back Rest, Head Support, Arm Rest And Foot Rest Adjustments

    The height of a two-rod head support can be adjusted by moving the head support up or down. On the head support’s joist there are notches into which the head support can be positioned at the desired height. 2.11.5 Arm rest adjustment www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 30 For the adjustment of the arm rest angle, the support is raised to an upright position. The angle is adjusted by turning the screw (B), until the suitable position is found. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 31: Adjustment Of A Manually Adjustable Foot Rest

    The foot rest angle is adjusted by choosing foot rest adjustment on the driving controller (see chapter 2.8.3). The operational mode is chosen when the displayed foot rest is highlighted. The foot rest is adjusted by moving the joystick forwards and backwards. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...

  • Page 32: Other Devices And Supplies

    Instructions for removing and installing the batteries are in section “wheelchair servicing”. Take note of the safety instructions regarding the batteries in section “safety recommendations”. Used batteries should deliver to the proper recycle places. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 33: Battery Recharging

    The wheelchair’s main fuse (80A) is situated between the batteries. If it is blown, the wheelchair will not have any electrical functions. The user must not change this fuse themselves; the wheelchair must be taken for service. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 34: Driving The Wheelchair

    To make transfer easier use for example sliding board on the seat and under the user and slide the user of the wheelchair. 5. Adjust the angle of the footrest 3.2 Drive practice www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 35 When you have learned how to use the wheelchair on a level surface, you can start practicing how to negotiate obstacles and hills, where it is essential to master the balance adjustment system. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...

  • Page 36: Balance Adjustment

    This may lead to a situation in which the user has to drive with an incorrect balance adjustment, which in turn may lead to the fall of the wheelchair. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...

  • Page 37: Climbing Steps

    Move the balance forwards so that wheelchair’s rear part becomes lighter and drive the entire wheelchair onto the step. Finally, move the balance to even ground position. The same driving method can be used to overcome greater obstacles. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...

  • Page 38: Freewheeling

    If the wheelchair needs to be packed, drive the wheelchair on the pallet. Notice that the user cannot be in the wheelchair while driving it on the pallet. Wheelchair should be attached to the pallet like it www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...

  • Page 39: Wheelchair Servicing

    Check that the thin protective rubber around the steering stick is not damaged. Handle the protective rubber with care. Make sure that the control module is well attached to the wheel chair. Do not over tighten the screws. 6.2 Weekly inspections www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Disinfection The Wheelchair

    The suitable air pressure in the tyre is approx 1.5 bar. Air pressure decrease under 1.2 bar and filling over 3.0 bar is not advised. This increases the wear of tyres, decreases grip and causes extra friction, which shortens the driving distance. 6.5 Tyre exchange www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 41: Disconnecting The Batteries

    Use only gel batteries. Suitable gel batteries for Four X wheelchair the user can get from the Four X distributor. (Chasswheel part number: “Gel battery 80Ah”) Notice: If you have old or possibly damaged gel batteries, please handle them very carefully and not with bare hands, because there might be a risk of leaking.

  • Page 42: Spare Part Information

    Service free LED Suitable lamps for Four X wheelchair the user can get from the Four X distributor. (Chasswheel’s part number: “Driving light LED or riving light bulb”) 6.9 Spare part information The manufacturer intends that the user can change the lamps and the batteries by himself if he wants and is able to do it.

  • Page 43: Re-Use And Recycling

    In order to use a wheelchair as a motor vehicle seat, it needs to be equipped with attachment points to enable anchoring in the motor vehicle. These accessories may be included in the standard scope of wheelchair order but may also be obtained from Chasswheel as an option. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev.
  • Page 44 How the wheelchair is anchored in a vehicle for use as a vehicle seat The power wheelchair is fitted with four anchoring points, which are labeled with the symbol shown on the right. Snap hooks or belt loops can be used for fixation. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...

  • Page 45: How The User Is Secured Within The Wheelchair

    • Ensure that the third seatbelt anchorage point is not fixed directly to the vehicle floor, but to one of the vehicle uprights. • A headrest must be installed! The headrest optionally supplied for this mobility device by Chasswheel is perfectly suitable for use during transport. • The headrest must be adjusted to the user's ear height. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev.

  • Page 46: Technical Information Cw4 Four X Dl

    The safety belt installed in the transporting vehicle should be applied as shown in the illustration at right. 1) Centre line of the body 2) Centre of the sternum 11. TECHNICAL INFORMATION CW4 FOUR X DL www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 47: Service Card Of Four X Dl Wheelchair

    Standard battery DENKA Gel Battery DEG 12-80 2 pcs x 12V Spindle motor (balance adjustment) Linak 28 S Frame steel, stove enamelled powder paint Shock absorption 2 shock absorbers, 12. SERVICE CARD OF FOUR X DL WHEELCHAIR Frame nr: _______ www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 48 Date and place ______________________________________________________________ Annual maintenance Yes __ No __ Additional maintenance (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Notices (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance done by _________________________________________________________ Date and place ______________________________________________________________ Frame nr: _______ www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 49 Yes __ No __ Additional maintenance (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Notices (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance done by _________________________________________________________ Date and place ______________________________________________________________ Frame nr: _______ Annual maintenance Yes __ No __ www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 50 Additional maintenance (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Notices (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance done by _________________________________________________________ Date and place ______________________________________________________________ Frame nr: _______ Annual maintenance Yes __ No __ Additional maintenance (if needed): www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 51 Additional maintenance (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Notices (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance done by _________________________________________________________ Date and place ______________________________________________________________ Frame nr: _______ Annual maintenance Yes __ No __ Additional maintenance (if needed): www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 52 Maintenance done by _________________________________________________________ Date and place ______________________________________________________________ Annual maintenance Yes __ No __ Additional maintenance (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Notices (if needed): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance done by _________________________________________________________ Date and place ______________________________________________________________ www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 53 2 Equipment and their use ....................... 52 2.1 Safety belt use ........................52 2.2 Operating the electrical adjustment options ................52 2.2.1 Activate adjustment mode ....................53 2.2.2 Selecting and actuating adjustment options ............... 53 www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 54 2.2.3 Changing from setting mode to drive mode ............... 54 www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...
  • Page 55 In a case that the foot support catches on the floor, an obstacle or an axis, stop operations and adjust the various sections of the seat until the foot support is freed. Do not push the wheelchair. Use the drawstrings for transferring the wheelchair. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1...

  • Page 56: Equipment And Their Use

    Electrical adjustment options, such as electrical legrests or an electrical backrest, are carried out as described below. Which symbols are displayed and what they mean Only the symbols for functions which the wheelchair actually has available are displayed 2.2.1 Activate adjustment mode www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 57: Selecting And Actuating Adjustment Options

    • Press the drive lever to the front or rear to activate the actuator motor. NOTE: The distance you press the drive lever determines the dynamics of the movement. If you only press the drive lever a little, the actuator motor will only move slowly. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

  • Page 58: Changing From Setting Mode To Drive Mode

    If you press the drive lever as far as you can, the actuator motor will move faster. 2.2.3 Changing from setting mode to drive mode • Press the "Activate drive mode/switch-through" key (D). • The remote will switch back to drive mode. • The mode display (A) shows the drive level. www.chasswheel.com DX-2 rev. 1 2014-05-08...

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