Area Of Use; Product Description - Decon wheel e-move User Manual

AREA OF USE

e-move is an electrically powered unit that is activated using the drive rings. Small motors in the
hubs are connected to the drive rings. When the drive rings are pushed forward the motors are
activated and help the user drive the chair. e-move is suitable for all users with a drive ring-operated
manual wheelchair. During operation the e-move motor provides much of the energy needed to run
the chair. The e-move system works both indoors and outdoors. The battery capacity depends on
where the chair is being used, the surface, the temperature and so on. Under normal circumstances
the battery will last for a whole day. Remember that the extra power e-move gives the user makes
the chair liable to overturn when going uphill. The maximum user weight is 120 kg.
The e-move may not be used unless the wheelchair's overturn protection is fitted. For the
CE-marking of e-move to be valid the following must be adhered to:
• Overturn protection must be fitted.
• Fitting, repair or other work may only be carried out by authorised staff or Decon Wheel
employees.
• The pendulum supports must be set so that they can swing freely on a horizontal plane.
• Users must be instructed to:
- Make sure the pendulum supports can move freely.
- Be careful when driving over obstacles higher than 4 cm.
- Wheelchairs with e-move must always be tested together with the user regarding the
wheelchair's maximum clearance capability.
- Each wheelchair equipped with e-move must be tested together with the user
regarding the tilt function for the rear axle. When leaning back, the overturn limit is
the angle at which the wheelchair will fall backwards.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The e-move system is available in two different models: Type A and Type B (see previous section).
Every e-move has a 24V DC motor fitted to each hub. The two motor units are interconnected using
a cable. Microchips control the power of the two wheels and even out any differences in strength
between the users' arms. The battery is a NiMH (nickel metal hydride), which is considered the Best
Available Technology. NiMH batteries have a high capacity and are environmentally friendly.
Decon Wheel AB
Landerydsvägen
314 22 Hyltebruk
Sweden
Tel + 46 (0) 345-408 80
Fax +46 (0) 345-408 95
www.decon.se
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