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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Tilt supports Delivery schedule Fitting and removing the tilt supports Technical data The most important elements at a glance Additional handgrips Fitting additional handgrips to the viamobil Fitting to the wheelchair Removing additional handgrips from the viamobil Brackets Changing the height position Removal of the battery pack Instructions for the first trip...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions - must always be observed The viamobil is a push and braking aid which must be used exclusively by the person escorting the occupant of the wheelchair. Under no circumstances may the person sitting in the wheelchair operate the viamobil himself / herself (as an electric driver for the wheelchair).

  • Page 4: Delivery Schedule

    Standard delivery schedule Optional accessories · viamobil drive unit · car charger cable 12 Volt · Control unit with wheelchair bracket · Additional handgrips · Battery pack · Tilt supports · mains charger BC 2401 · Adapter cable and storage bag ·...

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    Technical data Drive unit Range: Up to 20 km (*) Speed: Infinitely variable up to a max. 5.5 km/h (forwards) or a max. 2.7 km/h (backwards) Slope: Up to a max. 18% gradient up or down (with an overall weight of 130 kg) Motor nominal output: 150 Watt Maximum output:...
  • Page 6 (*) The distance of travel depends on the terrain and the prevailing travel conditions. Under optimum conditions (level ground, freshly charged batteries, ambient temperature of 20 °C, uniform speed, etc.) the distances quoted can be attained. The viamobil meets the EU regulations for medical products 93/42/EWG, and also 89/366/EWG electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Page 7: The Most Important Elements At A Glance

    The most important elements at a glance (please open out the overview diagram in the appendix) 28 Set collar 1 Upper bracket (on the wheelchair) 29 Clamping bracket lock 2 Lower bracket (on the wheelchair) 30 Threaded pin in set collar 3 Battery pack 31 Guide rails on the additional handgrips 4 Locks...

  • Page 8: Fitting To The Wheelchair

    Fitting to the wheelchair Brackets In order to operate the viamobil there must be special brackets ([1] = upper bracket and [2] = lower bracket) mounted on the wheelchair. makes these in various designs (e.g. as a complete single part or as two separate parts), so the description in this operating manual may deviate from the brackets mounted on your particular wheelchair.

  • Page 9: Removal Of The Battery Pack

    Removal of the battery pack For technical reasons the viamobil is delivered with a fitted battery pack. In order to make the fitting of the viamobil under the wheelchair easier, we recommend that the battery pack first be removed. · As shown in the adjacent diagram, take hold of the opening on the battery pack [3].

  • Page 10: Installing The Viamobil

    Installing the viamobil · Remove the locking pin [6] from the upper bracket [1] by pressing with the thumb on the unlocking bolt in the centre of the locking pin and by simultaneously pulling the pin out by gripping it with the first and middle fingers. Push the viamobil under the wheelchair, making sure that ·...
  • Page 11 · Once the viamobil is located in both the upper [1] and lower [2] brackets of the wheelchair, you have to re-insert the locking pin [6] on both sides. The viamobil is now attached to the wheelchair. When the brackets were mounted they were adjusted to the viamobil.

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the battery pack · Place the battery pack [3] on the viamobil drive unit [5] (the blue safety cover [9] is on the right pointing upwards). · As shown in the diagram, push the battery pack [3] to the rear up to the stop. ·...

  • Page 13: Power Supply Via The Adapter Cable

    2.4.1 · First attach the viamobil drive unit [5] to the adapter Power supply via the adapter cable cable. · Press together the clamp [32] located in the plug and In the case of some few models of wheelchair the battery pack cannot be placed directly on top of the viamobil drive guide the plug into the battery socket [33] on the drive unit because there is insufficient room.
  • Page 14 · Then connect the battery pack [3] to the other end of the adapter cable. · Do this by pressing together the clamp [32] located in the plug and guide the plug into the socket [34] on the battery pack [3]. ·...

  • Page 15: Fitting The Control Unit

    Fitting the control unit The individual order details, on the basis of which the required components were fitted, are decisive for the position of the control unit. If the locator [10] is placed direct on the wheelchair then your desired mounting angle was already pre-set by the specialist dealer.
  • Page 16 · Tilt the fixing handle, as shown on the diagram, to the underneath of the control unit [12] handle. · Guide the cone [11] underneath the control unit [12] into the locator [10] on the wheelchair. · If the cone [11] is in the locator [10], the fixing screw [13] will fall (downwards) of its own accord into the position shown in the diagram.

  • Page 17: Control Unit

    Control unit Functions of the control unit The person escorting the occupant of the wheelchair controls all the viamobil functions using the control unit. These are: ON/OFF button [16] By pressing this button the viamobil is switched on (the display [17] is activated) or off (the display [17] goes out). Display [17] All essential operating information is constantly shown here (see chapter 3.2).
  • Page 18 Driving lever [20] This can be compared to the accelerator pedal on a car. Initially the viamobil stands still. The more you lift the lever [20], the faster the viamobil will move. The maximum speed reached (by lifting the lever [20] until there is a discernible resistance to any further movement) is limited by the adjustment wheel [18].

  • Page 19: Information On The Display

    3.2.2 Information on the display Display of the direction of travel On the display of the control unit current travel information is constantly shown. There is the following: Arrow on the left hand side is black, no arrow visible on the right: direction of travel forwards Travel forwards Travel backwards...

  • Page 20: Panic Switch

    Panic switch There is noticeable resistance only when you reach the Particularly in emergencies it is essential that the viamobil comes to a standstill immediately. upper limit of travel, which is when you attain the pre- The control unit [12] has a "panic switch" for this situation. selected maximum speed.

  • Page 21: Batteries

    The batteries on your viamobil can be charged Batteries and discharged in any position. They are as safe as dry cells and are approved for air transportation by IATA and DOT. General information regarding the batteries The viamobil batteries are maintenance free and re- chargeable.
  • Page 22 Make sure that the batteries are re-charged after every longer use of the viamobil. If the viamobil is not in use, then the batteries should always be connected to the charger. The mains charger automatically switches to charge maintenance once the batteries are fully charged. It is not possible to overcharge or damage the batteries.

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery In The Car

    · Put a new fuse [24] in. Charging the battery in the car · Lower the fuse cover [9] again. When your wheelchair is transported by car, due to the lack of sufficient space, the viamobil is usually removed from ·...

  • Page 24: Removal Of The Viamobil From The Wheelchair

    Removal of the viamobil from the wheelchair As a rule the viamobil will remain on your wheelchair. If it needs to be removed, however, for transportation for example, then please proceed as follows: · Switch the viamobil off by pressing the ON/OFF button [16] (the display goes out).

  • Page 25: Tilt Supports

    · Remove the locking pin [6] from the upper bracket [1] by pressing with the thumb on the unlocking bolt in the centre of the locking pin and by simultaneously pulling the pin out by gripping it with the first and middle fingers. ·...

  • Page 26: Fitting And Removing The Tilt Supports

    Fitting and removing the tilt supports · Remove the locking pins [6] from the tilt supports [35] by pressing with the thumb on the unlocking bolt in the centre of the locking pin and simultaneously pulling the pin out by gripping it with the first and middle fingers. ·...

  • Page 27: 7 Additional Handgrips

    Additional handgrips (Optional accessory) The clamp brackets [27] required for fitting additional handgrips [26] are mounted on the viamobil by your dealer. He will also fit the control unit [12] and handle extensions [21] to the additional handgrips in accordance with your wishes.

  • Page 28: Fitting Additional Handgrips To The Viamobil

    Fitting additional handgrips to the viamobil · Insert the additional handgrips [26] into the clamping brackets [27] as shown in the diagram. Make sure that the guide rails [31] of the two tubes are lined up properly. · A set collar [28] already fitted by your dealer serves as a stop for fixing the height adjustment.

  • Page 29: 7.2 Removing Additional Handgrips From The Viamobil

    Removing additional handgrips from the viamobil · First disconnect the electrical supply for the control unit from the viamobil (see chapter 5). · Open the clamping bracket lock [29] as shown in the diagram. · Pull the additional handgrips [26] out of the clamping brackets [27] and place them aside.

  • Page 30: 7.3 Changing The Height Position

    Changing the height position The additional handgrips were fitted by your dealer and adjusted to the correct height above the ground. If you wish to change this height, then please proceed as follows: · Loosen the threaded pin [30] in the set collar [28] so that the set collar [28] can easily be moved over the tubing of the additional handgrips.

  • Page 31: Instructions For The First Trip

    Instructions for the first trip Your viamobil was prepared for use for you by or by · Also be sure to try out the panic switch (see chapter 3.3). your dealer. There follow a few instructions for you for the To do this press the driving lever upwards fast and hard first trip with the viamobil.

  • Page 32: Safety And Danger Instructions

    · On starting up always turn the adjustment wheel for speed Safety and danger instructions pre-selection to the slowest speed position. · In case it tilts, the escorting person must be capable of For the safe use of the viamobil it is vital that the following supporting the wheelchair and its occupant from the rear.
  • Page 33 · Prior to driving with the viamobil over slopes you must It is highly recommended that tilt supports are fitted to be capable of using the additional drive unit properly on the wheelchair or the viamobil. the level. · Never drive against steps or precipices with the additional drive unit switched on.

  • Page 34: Obstacles

    Obstacles Danger points Obstacles with a height exceeding 8 cms, such as kerbs for The use of the additional drive is not permitted at danger example, should always be surmounted in manual operating points. The viamobil must then be switched off. mode.

  • Page 35: Quick Help In Case Of Faults

    Quick help in case of faults What to do if... Remedy Tell... The battery cannot The fault can only be remedied at the factory Your dealer be re-charged The viamobil cannot be switched on Check whether: - The charger is still connected (if so, remove it) - The batteries are charged - The control unit cable is connected to the driving unit socket...

  • Page 36: 11 Care, Maintenance And Disposal

    Care, maintenance and disposal 11.1 11.3 Charging the battery Maintenance For every trip your viamobil needs energy. Please make sure Your viamobil is an extremely maintenance-free device. For that the battery is never completely empty, as over the safety reasons however, it must be maintained every 2 long-term it may damage it.

  • Page 37: Warranty And Liability

    Warranty Liability The warranty period for the viamobil is 24 months (for Ulrich Alber GmbH + Co. KG, as manufacturer of the viamobil, batteries only 6 months) from the date of purchase and is not liable for its safety if: covers material and workmanship faults.

  • Page 38: Keyword Index

    Keyword index Adapter cable Gradient 2, 4, 31 Additional handgrips Adjustment wheel 16, 30 Information on the display Installing the battery pack Battery pack 8, 11, 20, 35 Installing the viamobil Battery pack state of charge Briefing Liability Cleaning Charger 5, 20 Maintenance Disposal Charging the batteries...
  • Page 39 Technical data Tilt supports Warranty Weight...

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