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WheelDrive
9008027D

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  • Page 1 Power assist USER MANUAL WheelDrive 9008027D...
  • Page 2 WheelDrive WheelDrive...
  • Page 3 WheelDrive WheelDrive English © 2017 Sunrise Medical All rights reserved. The information provided herein may not be reproduced and/or published in any form, by print, photoprint, microfi lm or any other means whatsoever (electronically or mechanically) without the prior written authorization of Sunrise Medical.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    WheelDrive WheelDrive Table of contents Introduction........................... 6 This user manual For further information Symbols used in this manual Safety ............................7 Temperature Electromagnetic radiation Moving parts Entrapment points General safety guidelines and instructions Product description........................10 Main parts The user...
  • Page 5 WheelDrive WheelDrive Technical specifi cations ......................32 CE declaration and requirements Technical information Labellling ............................ 34 10.1 Markings on the power assist Guarantee ..........................35...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Advice for the user to prevent damage to the 1.1 This user manual product. This user manual will help you to use and Warning! maintain your WheelDrive Power assist safely. Warnings for the user to prevent personal injury. Read this entire user manual carefully before using the product.

  • Page 7: Safety

    WheelDrive Safety 2.2 Electromagnetic radiation Please note all safety instructions before The power assist has been tested for starting to use the power assist. compliance with the relevant requirements regarding electromagnetic radiation (EMC requirements). This implies the power assist Warning! can be used under normal circumstances.

  • Page 8: Entrapment Points

    WheelDrive 2.4 Entrapment points Possible entrapment points when the battery pack is removed. Caution! If the battery pack is removed some openings occur, see fi gure 1. Do not put fi ngers or any other objects in the opening to prevent fi nger entrapment and possible damage to the power assist.
  • Page 9 WheelDrive Only use the power assist in situations you In case of possible technical malfunctioning, would normally use a manual wheelchair as please contact your dealer. well. With the power switched off , the power assist behaves just like a manual wheelchair.

  • Page 10: Product Description

    WheelDrive Product description 3.1 Main parts The power assist is a unique product giving The main parts of the power assist are illustrated manual wheelchair users additional power (fi gure 2). assistance, by just using one of the rims on the A.

  • Page 11: The User

    WheelDrive 3.2 The user 3.3 The wheelchair The power assist is developed for users of The power assist is compatible with most manual wheelchairs with a fl uctuating or common wheelchair frames in the market. decreasing condition and/or strength in body or The installation can be done with a number of limbs.

  • Page 12: Software Adjustment Options

    WheelDrive Beware that each power assist wheel is Warning! about 2 cm wider than a standard manual It is advised to select a low driving profi le wheel; be careful taking narrow doors and when driving indoors, on pavements and in hallways.

  • Page 13: Use Of The Power Assist

    WheelDrive Use of the power assist 4.1 Activating the power assist In order to use the power assist, both wheels (left and right) should be turned on (fi gure 3) A. Power On/Off button B. Profi le buttons I, II and III C.

  • Page 14: Charging The Batteries

    WheelDrive 4.2 Charging the batteries Only use the supplied battery chargers to charge the battery packs (fi gure 4). The battery pack include electronics to control the charging process – it will disconnect the charger in case the batteries are fully charged; overloading is not possible.
  • Page 15 WheelDrive During charging, the LEDs that are not ON, Step 1 indicate the charge status by lighting the remaining LED's stepwise as shown in fi gure 7. Step 2 Caution! Never subject the charger to humidity – only Step 3 use it indoors.

  • Page 16: Using The Batteries

    WheelDrive 4.3 Using the batteries Removing the battery pack Place your fi ngers under the handle and pull it upward. This will unlock the battery pack (fi gure Placing the battery pack Place your fi ngers under the handle and position the battery pack to the contacts of the electronic housing.

  • Page 17: Obstacles And Slopes

    WheelDrive Warning! 4.5 Obstacles and slopes The Assist rim is connected to a sensor. Do not use the Assist rim to lean on, for making Take extra care when taking obstacles (such a transfer from or to your wheelchair. as thresholds, curbs and narrow doors and hallways) and when driving on slopes.
  • Page 18 WheelDrive 3. Propel the Assist rim slowly forward. Drive When descending at a high speed, the power assist can switch into the free running mode down the curb carefully and as slowly as possible without changing direction. due to over-voltage. The wheels continue to run, but power assistance is not available anymore.

  • Page 19: Mounting And Dismounting A Power Assist

    WheelDrive 4.6 Mounting and dismounting a power assist power assist is designed to fi t most common manual wheelchair frames and can be installed without making adjustments to the wheelchair frame itself. The power assist wheels can be taken off for transport or changing them for manual wheels.
  • Page 20 WheelDrive Warning! Due to the weight the power assist wheel might require eff ort to mount. If you do not feel secure mounting the wheel, due to the weight of the wheel, ask an attendant to mount the wheel. Never pull at the Drive rim to take off the wheel.

  • Page 21: Storage

    WheelDrive See the sticker to close the wheel handle (fi gure 16) Warning! During the mounting process always check that the wheel cannot be pulled out anymore. Using the power assist is only permitted with the power assist correctly placed and locked.

  • Page 22: Lifting The Power Assist Wheels

    WheelDrive 4.8 Lifting the power assist wheels Caution! In order to mount or lift the power assist wheels, only hold them at the tyre or Assist rim (fi gure 19). Never use the Drive rim, the wheel handle or battery pack handle for lifting the wheel (fi...
  • Page 23 WheelDrive 6. To save energy and to avoid possible unintended activations, the power will be switched off automatically after approximately 15 minutes of not using the power assist.

  • Page 24: Anti-Tip Settings

    WheelDrive Anti-tip settings For your own safety the power assist is equipped with a so-called anti-tip device. This will prevent you from tipping-over backwards. Warning! Always use the anti-tip device in its protective position when driving with the power assist.

  • Page 25: Transport

    Please check the manual of your wheelchair for proper instructions on transportation. The combination of a wheelchair and Wheeldrive has not been tested for use as a seat in a motor vehicle during transport. We therefore recommend using a regular car seat during vehicle transportation.

  • Page 26: Special Shipping Requirements

    WheelDrive 6.2 Special shipping requirements A wheelchair with power assist may be transported by road, rail, sea or air and the batteries conform to IATA regulations. Caution! Before you travel, please contact the appropriate carrier. The travel operator will be able to supply details of any special requirements/instructions.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    WheelDrive Maintenance Note! The power assist should be serviced by your dealer once a year or, in the case of intensive use, every six months. All required maintenance that must be performed by the user is described in this section.

  • Page 28: Tyres

    WheelDrive 7.3 Cleaning Replacing the sensor box AA batteries (fi gure 26) Both battery compartments of the sensor box Clean the power assist with a wet towel and a can be opened with a PH1 (Philips) screwdriver non aggressive detergent monthly.

  • Page 29: Decommissioning The Power Assist

    WheelDrive 7.4 Decommissioning the power assist If your power assist has become redundant or needs to be replaced, it can usually be taken back by your dealer. If this is not possible, please ask your local authority about the possibilities for recycling or environmentally friendly disposal of the materials.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    WheelDrive Troubleshooting If the power assist is not working as you would Step 1 expect, please check the following points: 1. Check section paragraph 4.9 Safety Step 2 functionalities. 2. Turn the wheelchair off and then back on Step 3 again.
  • Page 31 WheelDrive During normal usage, the following signalling can occur Signal Eff ect Notifi cation Solution Braking on the Speed is getting too Slow down to 2 km/h Long beeps for motor activated high several seconds Battery indication The power assist...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifi Cations

    WheelDrive WheelDrive Technical specifi cations 9.1 CE declaration and requirements This product complies with the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices. The product also meets the following requirements and standards. This has been verifi ed by independent test organizations.
  • Page 33 WheelDrive WheelDrive Description Unit Distance range approx (ISO 7176-4)* Assist rim km (mi) 20 (12.4) Drive rim km (mi) 12 (7.5) Climbing capacity for obstacles (outdoor), driving backwards mm (inch) 50 (2) Maximum speed forward** (support until) km/h (mi/h) 6 (3.7) Operating temperature ºC...

  • Page 34: Labellling

    WheelDrive WheelDrive 10 Labellling 10.1 Markings on the power assist For markings used on the power assist and battery see fi gure 30. 1. Power assist identifi cation label A. Article number B. Date of manufacture C. Left (L) or right wheel (R) D.

  • Page 35: Guarantee

    WheelDrive WheelDrive 11 Guarantee THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY WAY. Sunrise Medical* provides a guarantee, as set out in the warranty conditions, for products to its customers covering the following. Warranty conditions: 1. Should a part or parts of the product require repair or replacement as a result of a manufacturing and/or material fault within 24 months, then the aff...
  • Page 36 WheelDrive WheelDrive...
  • Page 37 WheelDrive WheelDrive Indes B.V. P.O. Box 265 7500 AG Enschede The Netherlands www.indes.eu The WheelDrive is a product of Indes Production Management B.V. and is in conformity with the provisions of the medical devices directive concerning class l medical devices.
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  • Page 40 Sunrise Medical HCM B.V. Vossenbeemd 104 5705 CL Helmond The Netherlands T: +31 (0)492 593 888 E: customerservice@sunrisemedical.nl www.SunriseMedical.nl www.SunriseMedical.eu (International) Sunrise Medical Thorns Road Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 2LD United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 845 605 66 88 E: enquiries@sunmed.co.uk www.SunriseMedical.co.uk Dealer / distributor:...

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