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Degonda-Rehab SA TwistT4 Operating Instructions Manual

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Headquarters
DEGONDA-REHAB SA
Av. Du Rond-Point 8
CH-1006 Lausanne
Tel. ++41 (0)21 613 81 00
Fax ++41 (0)21 613 81 10
Operating Instructions T4 2x2
English V.1.0
Branch Office :
DEGONDA-REHAB SA
2, ch. Louis-Hubert
CH-1213 Petit-Lancy
Tel. ++41 (0)22 792 60 11
Fax ++41 (0)22 792 61 26
Production :
DEGONDA-REHAB SA
Aarestrasse 59
CH-3661 Uetendorf
Tel. ++41 (0)33 345 83 00
Fax ++41 (0)33 345 83 00

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions T4 2x2 English V.1.0 Headquarters Branch Office : Production : DEGONDA-REHAB SA DEGONDA-REHAB SA DEGONDA-REHAB SA Av. Du Rond-Point 8 2, ch. Louis-Hubert Aarestrasse 59 CH-1006 Lausanne CH-1213 Petit-Lancy CH-3661 Uetendorf Tel. ++41 (0)21 613 81 00 Tel. ++41 (0)22 792 60 11 Tel.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Symbols in the Instructions ..................- 5 - Important Symbols on the Vehicle ..................- 6 - Safety Advice ........................... - 7 - General Safety Advice......................- 7 - Safety Advice about Care and Maintenance ................- 7 - Safety Advice about Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............
  • Page 4 Setting the Length of the Leg Supports ................... - 29 - Setting the Height of the Calf Supports ..................- 29 - Setting the Horizontal and the Angle of the Calf Supports ............- 30 - Central Electrical Leg Support ....................- 31 - Setting the Length of the Leg Support.....................
  • Page 5 Introduction Dear User, We are very pleased that you have chosen a new TwistT4 electric wheelchair. With the Aim of ensuring your full satisfaction with, the best possible safety of and a carefree time with theTwistT4, we, the Degonda-Rehab SA team, work every day with a lot of vigour and enthusiasm.

  • Page 6: Important Symbols In The Instructions

    Important Symbols in the Instructions INFORMATION This symbol identifies general information which simplifies the handling of your product and which points out special functions. ATTENTION! This symbol warns against general hazards. Follow the instructions in order to avoid personal injury and / or damage to the product! CHEMICAL BURNS HAZARD: This symbol warns against chemical burns, for example, from the escape of battery acid! Follow the instructions in order to avoid personal injury and / or damage to the product!

  • Page 7: Important Symbols On The Vehicle

    Important Symbols on the Vehicle This symbol informs of the attachment points of the wheelchair for transport purposes Pinching Hazard Symbol With this symbol there is the risk of pinching body parts, trapping articles of clothing etc. Especially in connection with electrically adjustable equipment great care is necessary! Information Symbol With this symbol the components must not be used to lift the wheelchair.

  • Page 8: Safety Advice

    Safety Advice General Safety Advice There is the risk of injury with every use of the electric wheelchair which is contrary to the provisions set out in the operating instructions!  Use the wheelchair exclusively in accordance with the directions contained in these instructions! ...

  • Page 9: Safety Advice About Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Safety Advice about Electromagnetic Compatibility This electric vehicle has been successfully tested for its electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with international standards. However, electromagnetic fields can be created, such as those from radio and television stations, radio equipment and mobile telephones, which can potentially affect the function of electric vehicles.

  • Page 10: Safety Advice About Driving Mode / Pushing Mode

    Safety Advice about Driving Mode / Pushing Mode Risk of Injury through the Tipping Over of the Electric Wheelchair  Only drive on inclines and downhill slopes up to the maximum safe tipping angle (see the technical data) and only with an upright backrest and lowered seat tilt mechanism (if present).

  • Page 11: The Most Important Parts

    The Most Important Parts Twist 2x2 1) Backrest 2) Steering wheel 3) Drive wheel 4) Arm rest 5) Light front 6) Leg support 7) Switch lever driving / pushing mode 8) Electrical back 9) Rear wheel bracket 10) Suspension 11) Light rear 12) Support wheel - 10 -...

  • Page 12: Getting On And Off

    Getting On and Off Risk of injury if the leg support breaks through it being used as a step!  Never use the leg support as a step for getting on and off. Removing and Fitting the Side Section - Standard Seat In order to be able to get on and off from the side, the side section must be removed.
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  • Page 14: Driving

    Driving Before the First Journey Before the first journey you must familiarize yourself with the operation and all operating elements. ADVICE If available, use the restraint system (2-4-point belts) on every journey. Before every journey, make sure:  that you can easily reach all operating elements ...

  • Page 15: Inclines And Downhill Slopes

    Inclines and Downhill Slopes The T4 has a maximum incline climbing capability of 18%. When climbing inclines the following warning advice should be followed without fail. ATTENTION! Risk of tipping over  Drive downhill at 2/3 of the max. speed! When driving downhill avoid abrupt driving manoeuvers such hard braking or rapid acceleration! ...

  • Page 16: Pushing Mode

    Pushing Mode In order to be able to push the electric wheelchair the motors must first be disengaged. Disengaging the Motors ATTENTION! Risk of the electric wheelchair rolling away  In the disengaged condition (pushing mode) the motor brakes are out of operation! In every case when parking the vehicle, the clutch lever must be engaged again (motor brakes in operation)! The clutch levers of the motors can be found on the left and right drive motors.

  • Page 17: The R-Net Control Panel

    The R-Net Control Panel Design of the Control Panel R-NET LED Control elements: On / off button Hazard lights Horn Lights Setting mode activation Indicator left Driving profile speed reduction Driving profile speed increase Indicator right 10) Joystick On / Off Button Switch on the control panel (ON / OFF button).

  • Page 18: Activating / Deactivating The Vehicle Immobilizer

    Activating / Deactivating the Vehicle Immobilizer Activating the Vehicle Immobilizer  Switch off the control panel and keep the ON/OFF button pressed until a signal tone is heard  Move the joystick forward until a signal tone is heard  Move the joystick backward until a signal tone is heard Immobilizer Deactivating the Vehicle ...

  • Page 19: Fault Diagnosis

    Fault Diagnosis If the electronics should indicate a malfunction, please refer to the following fault finding guide in order to locate faults ADVICE Before starting a diagnosis make sure that the drive electronics are switched on. When the status indicator is OFF: Check that the vehicle electronics are SWITCHED ON.

  • Page 20: Fault Codes And Diagnosis Codes

    Fault Codes and Diagnosis Codes If the electronics should indicate a malfunction, please refer to the following fault finding guide in order to locate faults. Fault Signal Fault Indication - Action 1 LED blinks – low battery voltage Check the condition and the connections of the batteries 2 LEDs blinking –left drive motor not connected Check the wiring of the left drive motor 3 LEDs blinking –...

  • Page 21: On/ Off Button

    Design of the Control Panel R-NET color display As an option the the panel R-Net can be mounted. Control elements: 1) On/ off button 2) Hazard lights 3) Horn 4) Lights 5) Setting mode activation 6) Driving profile 7) Indicator left 8) Driving profile speed reduction 9) Driving profile speed increase 10) Indicator right...

  • Page 22: Drive Mode

    Activating the Electrical Setting Mode  Press the button "MODE" (1) The control panel changes to the last used setting mode.  By operating the joystick to the right, the display changes to the desired setting mode (2)  By pressing the "MODE" button again the drive mode is returned to.
  • Page 23 Drive mode speed reduction/ increase With the speed buttons (1) you can set the driving profile Fahrprofil more concerted. By pressing the speed buttons (1) you can set the driving profile in 5 further steps. The button on the left reduces the driving speed and the button on the right increases the driving speed.
  • Page 24 Setting mode In the setting mode time, screen brightness, background color and distance can be set. Press both low speed buttons at the same time (1) until a signal tone is heard. By operating the joystick to the left/right and for/back you can navigate trough the menue until the settings are adapted to your needs.

  • Page 25: Adapting The Control Panel To The Arm Length (Standard And Bioseat)

    Adapting the Wheelchair to the Posture of the User In this chapter the different possibilities for adapting the wheelchair to the posture of the user are explained. Possibilities for the Adaptation of the Control Panel and the Armrests Adapting the Control Panel to the Arm Length (Standard and Bioseat) The wing screw can be found on the control panel mounting for the parallelogram under the armrest.

  • Page 26: Setting The Height Of The Armrests (Standard Seat)

    Setting the Height of the Armrests (Standard Seat) Requirements:  Allen key, size 4  Loosen (1) with the Allen key.  The armrest must not be pulled out beyond the red mark (max.) (2).  Set the desired height. ...

  • Page 27: Setting The Width Of The Side Sections (Standard Seat)

    Setting the Width of the Side Sections (Standard Seat) The screws for the width setting of the armrests can be found left and right underneath the seat. Requirements:  Allen key, size 5  Spanner, 13mm  Loosen the screw (1) with the Allen key hold against rotation with the spanner on the opposite side.

  • Page 28: Setting The Width Of The Side Sections (Bioseat)

    Setting the Width of the Side Sections (Bioseat) Requirements:  Allen key, size 5  Loosen the screw with the Allen key (1)  The complete armrest can now be set to the desired width (2).  Retighten the screw with the Allen key (1). ATTENTION! The side sections must not be pulled out further than the red mark.

  • Page 29: Setting The Foot And Leg Supports

    Setting the Foot and Leg Supports Standard Leg Supports Separate Setting the Length of the Leg Supports Requirements:  Allen key, size 3  Spanner, 8mm  Loosen the screw with the Allen key (1), on the opposite side hold against rotation with the spanner.

  • Page 30: Electrically Adjustable Leg Supports Separate

    Electrically Adjustable Leg Supports Separate Setting the Length of the Leg Supports Requirements:  Allen key, size 3  Spanner, 8mm  Loosen the screw with the Allen key (1), on the opposite side hold against rotation with the spanner. Remove the screw and nut. ...

  • Page 31: Setting The Horizontal And The Angle Of The Calf Supports

    Setting the Horizontal and the Angle of the Calf Supports Requirements:  Allen key, size 5  Loosen the screws (1) with the Allen key.  Manually set the desired depth (2).  Manually set the desired angle (3).  Tighten the screws (1) with the Allen key. - 30 -...

  • Page 32: Central Electrical Leg Support

    Central Electrical Leg Support Setting the Length of the Leg Support Requirements:  Allen key, size 5  Loosen the screws (1) with the Allen key and remove them.  Manually set the desired height.  Refit the screws (1) and tighten them with the Allen key.

  • Page 33: Setting The Height And The Angle Of The Calf Supports

    Setting the Height and the Angle of the Calf Supports Requirements:  Allen key, size 4  Loosen (1) with the Allen key.  Manually set the desired height and angle (2).  Tighten (1) with the Allen key . - 32 -...
  • Page 34 Electrics Protection of the Drive Electronics The drive electronics of the wheelchair are equipped with overload protection. With a heavy load on the drive over a long period of time (for example, when driving up steep inclines) and above all with a high ambient temperature at the same time, the electronics can overheat.
  • Page 35 The Main Fuse The complete electrical equipment of the wheelchair is protected against overload by a main fuse. The main fuse is on the back behind the electronics cover. INFORMATION Before changing the main fuse, make sure that the drive electronics are switched off. ...

  • Page 36: Batteries

    Batteries Interesting Facts about Gel Batteries The power supply of the vehicle is provided by two 12V gel batteries. The batteries are maintenance-free and must simply be charged regularly. New batteries should always be fully charged again before their first use. How quickly the batteries are discharged is dependent upon many factors such as ambient temperature, the condition of the driving surface, tyre pressure, weight of the driver, style of driving, use of lights, etc.

  • Page 37: Charging Socket For The Battery Charger

    Charging Socket for the Battery Charger The charging socket can be found on the front underside of the control panel.  Switch off the electric wheelchair at the control panel.  Connect the b to the control panel. attery charger The charging socket (1) is on the underside of the control panel (1).

  • Page 38: Changing The Batteries

    Changing the Batteries ATTENTION: Risk of personal injury if the batteries are incorrectly handled during fitting and maintenance work!  The installation of new batteries should only be carried out by authorized, skilled personnel!  Take note of the warning advice on the batteries! ...

  • Page 39: Removing The Batteries

    Removing the Batteries Requirements:  Allen key, size 6  Spanner, 10mm ADVICE  Before tilting the lift must be completely down. Then first gently lift the seat. In doing so, attention must always be paid to the wiring loom that it is not tensioned or squashed. ...

  • Page 40: Connecting The New Batteries

     Remove the insulation boot from the blue cable  Remove the blue cable using the Allen key.  Remove the insulation boot from the red cable  Loosen with the Allen key and remove the screw  Remove the insulation boots from the two black cables.

  • Page 41: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance ADVICE  Have the vehicle checked by an authorized specialist dealer once per year so that driving safety and roadworthiness are maintained. Cleaning the Vehicle Observe the following points when cleaning the vehicle:  Use simply a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent. ...

  • Page 42: Transport

    Transport Loading the Wheelchair ATTENTION: Risk of tipping over if the wheelchair is loaded for transport together with the driver!  If the wheelchair must be loaded together with the driver over ramps, the wheelchair must be secured against tipping over by a companion standing behind the wheelchair! ...

  • Page 43: Disposal

    Disposal  Degonda-Rehab SA takes back worn-out T4 wheelchairs from direct owners without further ado in order to ensure environmentally-friendly disposal. For further details please contact your specialist dealer.  Used or defective batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally- friendly manner in accordance with the local disposal regulations.
  • Page 44 Warranty / Guarantee Within the scope of our general terms and conditions of business we provide the statutory warranty for the product and, where applicable, expressed and / or agreed guarantees. For warranty or guarantee claims, please contact your specialist dealer. The preconditions for the recognition of warranty or guarantee claims are, in every case, the correct and proper use of the product, the use of original spare parts from the specialist dealer and the regular carrying out of maintenance and servicing.

  • Page 45: Technical Data

    Technical Data Electrical System Standard Extended Motor 10km/h 350W 15km/h 350W Batteries 2x12V/52A 2x12V/63AH Electronics (Power Module) 120A Main Fuse Lights LED Battery Charger Battery Charger 24V/10A med 3-pole 24V/10A Weight Unladen Weight 150 kg Max. Additional Load 140 kg Wheels Steering Wheel 150x50mm (6“) Twin Wheel puncture-proof...
  • Page 46 Dimensions Overall height 110 cm Overall width 63 cm Overall length with leg supports 116 cm Overall length without leg supports 91 cm Ground clearance 8.5 cm Seat height 40.5/42/43.5/45 cm Seat width (standard seat) 32-59 cm Seat depth (standard seat) 34-54 cm Seat width (Bioseat) 20-58 cm...
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