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Translation of the original user manual 2018-05 (2.1)
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Customer service at its best Spare parts Show room exhibition devices With our professional service concept AAT proves once again its high claim of Repairs processing Re-use quality and offers its clients an all-inclu- Technical advice ...
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DIN EN 12182, DIN EN 12184 and the relevant parts of ISO 7176. WARNING Failure to observe this user manual, in particular the safety instructions, can lead to defects in v-max, endanger the operator and the occupant and impair the function! There is an increased risk of injury! In the event of an infringement, claims for warranty and liability are excluded! The product is state of the art and complies with the associated technical safety requirements.
Stability tests were performed under laboratory conditions. v-max can behave differently under real conditions compared to laboratory tests. Training may only be carried out by the manufacturer, the AAT field staff or the qualified specialist shop. Do not operate the v-max with retracted drive shafts, as the device could become damaged.
To avoid being crushed, never reach into rotating/moving parts! DANGER v-max must not be operated in the case of severe visual impairment and/or blindness! Do not exceed the total permissible weight and the maximum person weight, as this may lead to...
EC Directives 2006/42/EC, 2007/47/EC und 93/42/EC Serial number of the product e. g. P1602XXXXXX Note on the user manual The user manual must be observed! www.aat-online.de 24 V - Electrical voltage / V = Volt Inspection plate for technical safety testing (see chapter 9 6)
Bracket for the drive unit Rear grip attachment Wheels with toothed rings Type lable incl. serial number (without fi gure) Spiral cable on the back of the drive unit v-max drive unit ON/OFF switch with battery display Locking bolts for the anti-tilt support...
This person must be trained and physically and mentally able to safely operate v-max! Sufficient vision is essential for operation! It needs to be borne in mind that the use of a pushing and braking aid can entail a greater degree of risk and requires more skills than those required to operate a wheelchair.
4 4 Technical data WARNING – Do not exceed the total permissible weight and the maximum weight of the person, as this may lead to defects or an overloading of v-max! NOTE – Observe the technical data. Technology v-max Drive dimensions Height = 244 mm, Width = min.
4 7 Accessories NOTE - Only use AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH accessories. Bracket Spoke protector Battery pack (additional) 22 Ah mega battery pack with capacity expansion Bag for mega battery pack Vehicle voltage converter 12 V / 230 V Anti-tilt supports...
DANGER - Quick-release wheels must lock into place, as they may become detached unexpectedly! If the wheelchair still has the original wheels on, then remove them and attach the pair of wheels with toothed rings that is included in the v-max’s delivery contents Position the drive wheel and Adapt wheel.
Manufacturer information: The width of the delrin castor bracket is set especially for your wheelchair. If you have any questions or need to make any changes, please contact your authorised specialised dealer, the AAT field team or the manufacturer. Manufacturer’s recommen-...
WARNING – Always operate with both hands to be able to react appropriately to hazardous situations! Never just fit a handle! NOTE- When you are not using the v-max, the grips are in the attachments provided for this purpose on the width adjustment system, and can be removed from it.
DANGER - Operation only by a single, trained person. This person must be physically and mentally able to safely operate v-max and may not suffer from cognitive impairments! DANGER – Never use without both anti-tilt supports to prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards! DANGER –...
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Use the wheelchair’s push handles! Note - Never drive backwards on walls with the anti-tilt supports mounted so as not to damage the anti-tilt supports. Do not operate the v-max with retracted drive shafts, as the device could become damaged! Press release...
Depress therocker switch fully. speed. » The direction » v-max is now in freewheel. changed during the journey. » When released, the v-max » Steer with the handle unit. automatically slows down. » Independent of the direc-...
Emergency stop function When the rocker switch is released, v-max automatically stops on the surface level within 1 metre depending on the weight of the transported person, the ground, the terrain profile, etc. 6 2 Overcoming obstacles NOTE - Never pull on/lift v-max grips, as they are not designed for this.
6 4 Immobiliser / Protection against unauthorised use Use the immobiliser supplied to protect the v-max from unauthorised use. This stops the power supply between the battery pack and the drive unit. An individual number combination must be determined in advance when using the combination lock for the first time. To do this, please observe the combination lock manufacturer’s manual!
Transport WARNING – Do not use v-max with wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle! WARNING – Secure according to valid statutory provisions during transport in vehicles/aeroplanes! CAUTION – Switch off during transport! CAUTION – Observe the vehicle’s weight specifications! NOTE –...
Manufacturer's information: The battery pack is maintenance-free and rechargeable. New batteries only reach their full capacity after several charging cycles. During the charging pro- cess, v-max cannot be operated. Charge battery pack Unplug power cable. Connect the charger.
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LED green = battery full LED orange = battery is approx. 10 hours charging Charge the battery pack in the motor vehicle Disable v-max (see chapter Remove the battery pack. Connect voltage transformer 6.3) and unplug power cable. » Open Velcro and remote and charger.
» Top fuse = replacement fuse! NOTE - If your fuses burn out fre- quently, please contact the autho- rised specialist dealer, AAT field team GmbH or the manufacturer. Only use new fuses with 40 Ah! Re- placement fuses are available from the manufacturer.
WARNING – Test all safety-relevant functions after cleaning! WARNING – Do not smoke during cleaning! NOTE – Keep v-max away from sources of ignition! NOTE - Clean the drive unit, tooth segments and drive shafts in the event of dirt/deposits! NOTE –...
9 4 Disposal Your v-max and its batteries are durable products. After expiry of the natural service life, you can return these components to AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH or their specialist dealers for disposal. v-max and its batteries must not be disposed of in places that are not intended for this purpose (e.g.
9 7 Reuse (change in operator) The term reuse is used when the AAT product of patient X is to be used for another patient Y. In addition, there is a reuse when a patient receives a different wheelchair and therefore requires new add-on parts.
Yes: Charge! v-max Fuse broken? Yes: Change! Is the problem still present? Yes: Notify the manufacturer, the AAT field staff, the authorised specialist dealer! Is v-max switched on? No: Switch on! v-max is not moving Is the problem still present?
AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH assumes the guarantee for the battery pack, provided it is properly maintained, for a period of twelve months from the date of receipt. The v-max guarantee does not cover defects that are attributable to: •...