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- Page 1 ParaGolfer Instructions for use...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
........18 6.1.4 Backrest .............. 35 2.8.1 General information on electromagnetic interference 18 6.1.5 Armrests .............. 36 2.8.2 Warnings regarding effects of electromagnetic interference ............20 6.1.6 Control panel ............38 Ottobock | 3 ParaGolfer... - Page 4 6.7.3 Battery disconnect switch ........57 12.2 CE Conformity ............. 72 12.3 Warranty .............. 72 Accessories ............57 Golf bag holder ............ 57 12.4 Trademarks ............72 Control panel holder ..........59 Technical data ............. 73 4 | Ottobock ParaGolfer...
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Page 5: General Information
„ Follow the safety instructions to avoid injuries and dam- sign, function, operation and maintenance of the ParaGolfer age to the product. sports wheelchair from Ottobock. The instructions contain „... -
Page 6: Intended Use
The ParaGolfer was specially designed for users who tion contained in these instructions for use. The user is ulti- are able to independently move in a sports wheelchair. -
Page 7: Technical Service
Warnings regarding possible technical damage. Ottobock endeavours to support their customers in all re- spects in order to keep them satisfied with their product for INFORMATION a long time. Information regarding operation. Information for the user and for service personnel. Ottobock | 7 ParaGolfer... -
Page 8: Standards And Directives
The documents must be observed and complied with. The in- safety of the ParaGolfer has been confirmed by CE certifi- structions for use must be available to the user at all times. -
Page 9: Safety Requirements For Transportation, Storage And Assembly
Engage the brake. Ensure that the sports Failure to comply will void the warranty. wheelchair is centred on the lifting platform. None of the sports wheelchair‘s components, such as its anti-tippers or other components, may be in the danger area. Ottobock | 9 ParaGolfer... - Page 10 (e. g. EuroLock A24.20). After any settings on the sports wheelchair are estab- lished or changed, the mounting screws and / or nuts must be retightened securely. During tightening observe torques when specified. 10 | Ottobock ParaGolfer...
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Page 11: Safety Requirements For Operation
The sports wheelchair may only be operated if all safety cially when moving the sports wheelchair on slopes. functions, e.g. the automatic brakes, are functional. Brake failure can result in serious accidents with fatal injuries. Ottobock | 11 ParaGolfer... - Page 12 (e.g. broken rock or rubble) is not this value is not permitted. permitted. The critical obstacle height of the ParaGolfer is 100 mm / 3.9". It is not permitted to cross obstacles high- WARNING er than 100 mm / 3.9". When driving on inclines or slopes, Risk of tipping when using lifting platforms.
- Page 13 There must be used for getting into or out of the wheelchair. not be any interfering objects or obstacles in the stand- up area. Ottobock | 13 ParaGolfer...
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- Page 15 Ottobock. NOTICE INFORMATION Risk of damage caused by overload/excessive strain. The maximum load for the ParaGolfer is 140 kg / 308 Ibs. If the driving mode is changed while driving, the sports wheelchair will accelerate or decelerate. NOTICE INFORMATION Damage to tyres due to excessive tyre pressure.
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Page 16: Safety Requirements For Care, Maintenance And Disposal
Only trained staff who have been authorised by Ottobock may do maintenance work on the sports wheelchair. This also applies to all re- pairs and settings on the brakes. Incorrect settings can lead to a loss of braking power. 16 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... - Page 17 Setting once per year. the characteristic curve incorrectly can result in perma- nent damage to the battery. Ottobock | 17 ParaGolfer...
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Page 18: Requirements For The User
2.8.1 General information on electromagnetic interfer- The operating company/institution is obligated to ensure ence that the user can operate the ParaGolfer safely and fault- „ Sports wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromag- lessly. netic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromag-... - Page 19 EMI problems to your sports wheelchair. Ottobock | 19 ParaGolfer...
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Page 20: Warnings Regarding Effects Of Electromagnetic Interference
„ Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV fields that can cause interference with other devices. stations, and try to avoid coming close to them. Therefore the controls should be switched off when no function is required. 20 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... -
Page 21: Interference Immunity Of This Power Wheelchair
INFORMATION fected by interference from other electric devices (e.g. In dangerous situations, the ParaGolfer can be turned off department store EAS systems) or cause interference at any time using the on/off button. When the button is to such devices. -
Page 22: Signage On The Product
Safety instructions 2.10 Signage on the product Fig. 1 Signage on the ParaGolfer 22 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... -
Page 23: Warning Symbols And Type Plates
L Maximum climbing ability (see section “Technical data“) M Maximum speed (see section “Technical data“) VVV = version; S = speed code; YY = year of manufacture; WW = week of manufacture; PP = production site; XXX = sequential production number Ottobock | 23 ParaGolfer... - Page 24 To do so, turn the adjustment spindle on the front of the seat frame in the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. Warnings regarding possible risks of severe injury. Danger due to cutting. Do not reach into the danger area. Table 1 Signage on the ParaGolfer 24 | Ottobock ParaGolfer...
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Page 25: Product Description
„ Easy servicing due to good and clear accessibility of all high-performance drive system powered by two 12 V gel component groups batteries and adequate tyres enable the ParaGolfer to over- „ Adaptation of the speed, acceleration and deceleration come obstacles easily and offer safe driving characteristics. -
Page 26: Delivery And Preparation For Use
„ Golf ball as joystick top ParaGolfer. „ Rain cover for storage compartment The ParaGolfer is delivered fully assembled and ready for „ Bumper bar operation. „ Kids package (consisting of kids footplate, kids seat... -
Page 27: Settings
Initial operation WARNING Risk of suffocation. Packaging materials must be kept out of reach of children. Fig. 2 Main components of the ParaGolfer All components must be checked for completeness and 10 Backrest functionality prior to initial operation. Footplate 11 Armrest... -
Page 28: Handing Over The Product
Cap of fuse housing, open Fuse attendant upon delivery of the product. „ The user or attendant should acknowledge that they have been instructed in how to use the product and were informed of the residual risks. 28 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... -
Page 29: Transportation And Storage
Risk of injury if the ParaGolfer falls down. The empty Fig. 4 Transportation size of the ParaGolfer weight of the ParaGolfer is 180 kg / 396 Ibs. For transpor- tation, only the designated carry handles may be used. Ottobock | 29... -
Page 30: Storage
For this reason, Ottobock recommend choosing grey tyres sible. when using the power wheelchair mainly indoors. The ParaGolfer can be optionally provided with a rain repel- lent protective cover and transportation bows for transpor- INFORMATION tation. -
Page 31: Operation
All later adaptation or setting work may only be carried out by authorised specialist dealers. For quick and precise adaptation of the seating unit, all setting options can be made use of while the user is sitting in the wheelchair. Ottobock | 31 ParaGolfer... - Page 32 Make sure to always keep parts of the body (e. g. hands ing the product and consult your doctor. or head) out of the danger zone. The seating unit of the ParaGolfer can be individually adapt- ed to the user’s body measurements. The seat depth, back- CAUTION rest height and lower leg length can be changed quickly and Risk of accidents due to unsecured screw connections.
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Page 33: Seat Depth
The clamping screws are located on the right and left seat rail and can be loosened with a size 8 Allen wrench (see section 5). Ottobock | 33 ParaGolfer... -
Page 34: Seat Width
Insert the locking pins into the corresponding holes to fix the desired position. Finally retighten the screws on the seat rail and move the seat back into the lowest position. Fig. 7 Lateral pad Armrest Clothing protector Lateral pad Seat cushion 34 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... -
Page 35: Lower Leg Length
CAUTION Risk of pinching or crushing the fingers. Do not reach into the danger zone between the clamp and the seat when adjusting the backrest. Fig. 8 Turning the spindle Ottobock | 35 ParaGolfer... -
Page 36: Armrests
If you make the adjustment while the user is sitting in the wheelchair, all belts must be fastened first (see sec- Fig. 9 a Loosening the clamps tion 6.3). 36 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... - Page 37 Afterwards, firmly retighten the screws. no longer be pulled upwards. Fig. 10 Loosening the screws on the bottom side of the armrest Fig. 11 Release pin on the armrest holder Ottobock | 37 ParaGolfer...
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Page 38: Control Panel
Should the connection plug come loose during driving, e. g. caused by vibrations, the connection to the control panel will get lost and the ParaGolfer trigger an emergency stop. When inserting the plug, make sure to turn the plug‘s lock ring to the right until it locks in place. -
Page 39: Getting Into And Out Of The Sports Wheelchair
After making adjustments, firmly retighten the screws and Getting into and out of the ParaGolfer can be done by the plug in the connection plug. When plugging in the plug, pay attention that the nose fits into the groove. The lock ring user individually in a way that suits him or her best. -
Page 40: Lap Belt
The pad must be applied tightly on the legs in the area just below the knees for fixation. Pull the belt tight and close the Fig. 13 b Closing the knee belt’s hook and loop closure hook and loop closure to fasten the belt (see fig. 13b). 40 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... -
Page 41: Chest Belt
(see fig. 14 a) and then pull both belt ends (see fig. 14 b), so that the belt is tight and the buckle centred on the chest. Fig. 14 b Tightening the chest belt Ottobock | 41 ParaGolfer... -
Page 42: Control Unit
NOTICE Risk of damage to other devices. The sports wheelchair Fig. 15 Control panel (ParaGolfer) can generate electromagnetic fields that can cause inter- Joystick Stand-up function: DOWN ference with other devices. Switch off the controls when-... -
Page 43: Switching On And Off
It is also possi- ble to switch off the sports wheelchair with the on/off button during driving. In this case, the wheelchair brakes immedi- ately until it stops. Fig. 16 LCD display with all symbols Ottobock | 43 ParaGolfer... -
Page 44: Driving Function
Please contact your authorised dealer. clines above this value is not permitted. To ensure safe downhill driving, the driving speed must be adapted to the degree of incline (e.g. set it to speed level 1). 44 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... - Page 45 / professionally adapted to the abilities of the Releasing the joystick automatically activates the brake wheelchair user. function, which brings the wheelchair to a halt. When stand- ing still, the mechanical brakes are automatically activated so the sports wheelchair cannot roll away. Ottobock | 45 ParaGolfer...
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Page 46: Battery Charge Level" Indicator
As the remaining battery charge decreases, the with warning symbol LED segments turn off one by one (see Table 2). Battery is over voltage, When the last segment flashes, the battery must be charged with warning symbol immediately. 46 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... -
Page 47: Range
ISO 7176-4. In practice the range can be reduced by up to 50 %. The control unit of the ParaGolfer sports wheelchair fea- The following factors influence the range of a power wheel-... -
Page 48: Stand-Up Function
(see sec- 3. Move the joystick into the rear end position until you tion 6.3). hear a beep. 4. Release the joystick. 5. Another beep confirms the successful deactivation of the drive-away lock. 48 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... - Page 49 „ Do not pull any objects towards you when the stand-up WARNING device is in the raised position. Risk of injury if the ParaGolfer tips over. Creep speed is „ Only travel short distances when the stand-up device automatically activated when the standing function is op- is in the raised position, e.
- Page 50 The motor of the standing function is not intended for con- Fig. 19 Display of the creep speed on the control panel tinuous use, but only for short-term limited operation (10 % use – 90 % idle time). General recommendation: 50 | Ottobock ParaGolfer...
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Page 51: Releasing And Locking The Brake
„ Should the user be unable to release the brake himself, the brake can be released by the attendant. Fig. 20 Brake release lever and safety pin Brake release bolt Brake release lever Ottobock | 51 ParaGolfer... - Page 52 When the joystick is activated while the brakes are un- locked, the control system emits an error signal on the control panel. If this is not the case, there is a malfunction that must be corrected immediately by a specialist dealer. 52 | Ottobock ParaGolfer...
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Page 53: Batteries
Operation The ParaGolfer is equipped with two rechargeable 12 V gel batteries with a capacity of 94 Ah (C5). The batteries are lo- cated underneath the seat, centred in the chassis of the ParaGolfer. They are maintenance-free. 6.7.1 Charging WARNING Risk of injury due to explosive gases. - Page 54 Subsequently, the sports wheelchair void. can remain connected to the charger without causing any problems; the charger has a programmed recharge 54 | Ottobock ParaGolfer...
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Page 55: Battery Charger
Please note the following when using the charger: „ Only use a battery charger supplied by Ottobock Fig. 23 Charging receptacle on the ParaGolfer which has been tested and approved by Ottobock for the respective batteries (observe information on the 6.7.2 Battery charger charger). - Page 56 8. Turn on the controls. The ParaGolfer is ready for driving. INFORMATION Please see the instructions for use supplied with the bat- tery charger for further details on use and on the LED indi-...
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Page 57: Battery Disconnect Switch
Golf bag holder WARNING Risk of injury if the ParaGolfer tips over. Attaching a golf bag will change the centre of gravity and thus the driving and braking characteristics of the ParaGolfer. In addition, Fig. - Page 58 Accessories WARNING Risk of injury if the ParaGolfer tips over. Attaching a golf bag will change the loading proportion of the ParaGolfer. The weight of the user together with the weight of the golf bag must not exceed the permissible total weight of 140 kg / 308 Ibs.
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Page 59: Control Panel Holder
The golf bag holder can be mounted and the right and left 1. Apply slight pressure to push the control panel holder to side of the ParaGolfer. The respective matching mounting the side. bracket set is required for this purpose. -
Page 60: Decorative Rim Covers
„ Control panel holder, swing-away, height-adjustable Decorative rim covers The rear wheels of the ParaGolfer can be equipped with decorative rim covers (see fig. 27). They are mounted with a central screw, which is screwed in using a size 6 Allen wrench. -
Page 61: Malfunctions/Troubleshooting
However, the driving function is play. Table 4 describes the individual displays with the cor- still available. responding problem sources as well as the possible causes and measures to be taken. Ottobock | 61 ParaGolfer... -
Page 62: Error
An error affects one or several functions of the sports wheel- chair. The system is not fully operational until the error has been corrected. 62 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... - Page 63 Faulty connection between hand control device and (alternating flashing signal) controller/ defective cabling, software or hardware Battery deep discharge Battery under voltage Charge as soon as possible Voltage too high (after full charge and driving Battery over voltage downhill, for example) Ottobock | 63 ParaGolfer...
- Page 64 Faulty cabling or plug connection; Drive motor fault defective actuator Brake fault Open brake release / defective brake Severe fault caused by controller, hand control Emergency stop device, and / or drive motor malfunction Table 3 Status and error messages 64 | Ottobock ParaGolfer...
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Page 65: Defect/Failure
1 x every six months. CAUTION Uncontrolled driving behaviour, unexpected sounds or odours. Falling, tipping, collision with persons or nearby objects due to defects. Ottobock | 65 ParaGolfer... -
Page 66: Maintenance Intervals
Use the online spare parts catalogue on the Ottobock website ("Customers & Technicians" category) to order spare parts. Only spare parts from Ottobock may be used. Failure to comply will render the warranty null and void. 66 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... - Page 67 Back upholstery, Visual inspection, proper condition of seams, belts, belts and padding and pads Wear parts, Visual inspection e.g. bearings, rails Screw and bolt Check firm seating connections, including wheel attachment Table 4 Maintenance measures and intervals Ottobock | 67 ParaGolfer...
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Page 68: Changing The Fuse
Direct sunlight (UV light) causes the tyres to age prema- turely. As a result, the tread surface hardens and corner pieces break out of the tread. Fig. 29 Fuse holder with fuse Cover cap, open Main fuse, inserted 68 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... - Page 69 30) to remove the decorative rim cover, if present. Then loosen the six wheel nuts with a size 10 Allen wrench (see fig. 31). Now you can pull off the wheel. Fig. 31 Wheel nut Ottobock | 69 ParaGolfer...
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Page 70: Cleaning And Care
„ Prior to disinfection, clean the seat and back upholstery, brushes for cleaning the sports wheelchair. The sports seat cushion, control panel, and armrest. wheelchair must never be cleaned using a water jet or high-pressure cleaning apparatus. 70 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... -
Page 71: Disposal
It should be clearly pointed INFORMATION out, however, that the ParaGolfer is a reliable product far If a wheelchair is to be disposed of, all components and beyond this defined period of time, provided that it is cared materials of the sports wheelchair must be recycled or dis- for and maintained appropriately. -
Page 72: Legal Information
The product meets the requirements under the RoHS Direc- tive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the 72 | Ottobock ParaGolfer... -
Page 73: Technical Data
1530 mm / 60.2" (when travelling forward) 1490 mm / 58.7" (transportation size with the caster swivelled under the cover) Turning radius 1900 mm / 74.8" Tyre size Front: 390 mm / 16" (16x6.50-8) Rear: 275 mm / 11" (11x6.00-5) Ottobock | 73 ParaGolfer... - Page 74 2 x 12 V, 94 Ah (C5) Control unit: Model enAble50 Operating voltage 24 V DC Max. output current per motor 100 A Fuse 120 A Battery charger For more information, see the included battery charger instructions for use 74 | Ottobock ParaGolfer...
- Page 75 Maximum torque 130 Nm Protection type IP54 Operating temperature range -15 °C to +40 °C / +5 °F to +104 °F Transport and storage temperature range -15 °C to +40 °C / +5 °F to +104 °F Ottobock | 75 ParaGolfer...
- Page 76 Range“ in the instructions for use (user). ****** The braking distance can be correspondingly longer due to user weight, installed options and condition of the tyres, and due to weather and sur- face conditions. Technical changes reserved. Table 5 Technic data 76 | Ottobock ParaGolfer...
- Page 77 Africa Otto Bock HealthCare Otto Bock Algérie E.U.R.L. Otto Bock France SNC Otto Bock Polska Sp. z o. o. Otto Bock de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Otto Bock Korea HealthCare Inc. Deutschland GmbH 91978 Courtaboeuf Cedex 61-029 Poznań · Poland Mackle-Ben Aknoun · Alger C.P.
- Page 78 Ihr Fachhändler/Your specialist dealer: Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH Lindenstraße 13 · 07426 Königsee-Rottenbach/Germany www.ottobock.com...
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