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Alber e-pilot User Manual

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Speed up your life
Zuggerät für Rollstühle
Gebrauchsanweisung
User manual
Instructions d'utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
Istruzioni per l'uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning
Instruktionsbok
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  • Page 1 Speed up your life Zuggerät für Rollstühle Gebrauchsanweisung User manual Instructions d’utilisation Manual de instrucciones Istruzioni per l‘uso Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning Instruktionsbok Brugsvejledning Käyttöohjeet...
  • Page 2 Service Center (Deutschland) Montag bis Donnerstag von 8.00 - 18.00 Uhr Freitag von 8.00 - 16.00 Uhr erreichbar unter Telefon (0800) 9096-250 (gebührenfrei)
  • Page 4 Abmessungen Akku-Pack...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.3.3 Setting the drive speeds 4.3.4 Displays in the menu The latest applicable version of this operating manual is available for download on our website www.alber.de. If you require a version that is written in a larger font, contact 42.0001.4.99.01 the Alber Service Center.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1.1 Intended purpose The e-pilot is a medical device for active wheelchair users who are reliant on a manual wheelchair as a result of their disability. The e-pilot is an electrically driven towing device that is attached to a manual wheelchair, converting it into an electrically driven wheelchair, signific- antly increasing the wheelchair user’s mobility and flexibility.

  • Page 7: Signs And Symbols

    It is also forbidden to use the e-pilot as a drive for any type of mobile object, device, machine or means of transport (e.g. converted bicycles or scooters).

  • Page 8: Permissible Conditions Of Use/Locations Of Operation

    • The e-pilot must only be used at temperatures between -25 °C and +50 °C. Therefore, do not expose the e-pilot to any heat sources (such as intense sunlight) as this may cause surfaces to reach high temperatures.

  • Page 9: Standard Scope Of Delivery

    • This operating manual • Operating instructions for charger A special bracket must be present on the wheelchair in order to attach the e-pilot. If it is not present, please contact your specialist dealer or an Alber agent. 1.8 Optional accessories •...

  • Page 10: Commissioning

    The display [3] of the e-pilot is set to English in the factory and it can be altered to the language of your choice by yourself or your specialist dealer (see chapter 4.3.4).

  • Page 11: Connecting The E-Pilot To A Wheelchair

    To connect the e-pilot to the wheelchair, proceed as follows: • Apply the parking brakes of the wheelchair. • Make sure that the e-pilot is not switched on. The following steps may only be carried out with the e-pilot switched off.

  • Page 12: Disconnecting The E-Pilot From A Wheelchair

    To disconnect the e-pilot from the wheelchair, proceed as follows: • Apply the parking brakes of the wheelchair. • Make sure that the e-pilot is not switched on. The following steps may only be carried out with the e-pilot switched off.

  • Page 13: Control Elements On The Handlebar

    You navigate through the menu with buttons [30] and [32]. For more inform- ation about the menu parameters, see chapter 4.3.4. • If the e-pilot is not used for one hour, the system automatically switches off. If you want to put the e-pilot back into operation, press button [31] again.

  • Page 14: Throttle Handle

    2.7 Brake lever The wheel [1] of the e-pilot is not automatically locked when the e-pilot is at a standstill and it can move freely. To prevent the e-pilot and the attached wheelchair from inadvert- ently rolling away, you should activate the brakes on the wheel using the brake levers [7a on the right side of the handlebar and 7b on the left] when at a standstill.

  • Page 15: Safety Note On Locking And Releasing The Brakes On Inclines And Gradients

    Brief stop • Use both brake levers [7a/7b] to brake the e-pilot to a standstill and then do not release the brake levers after coming to a standstill. This way, the brakes [19] remain activated.

  • Page 16: Displays On The Battery Pack

    3.2 Removing the battery pack In general, the battery pack [13] remains on the e-pilot at all times. However, if you need to remove it (for example for transportation), proceed as follows. • Insert the key [15] into the battery lock [16].

  • Page 17: Inserting The Battery Pack

    These few steps mean that your e-pilot is once again ready for use. 3.4 Switching on the battery pack If the e-pilot is not in operation for more than 24 hours, the battery pack automatically switches to sleep mode to save energy. To activate it again, briefly press the info button [12] on the battery pack’s display.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery Pack

    3.5 Charging the battery pack The battery can be charged with the battery pack attached to the e-pilot or when it has been removed from the e-pilot. Before charging the battery pack [13], read the information on the charging process in chapters 3.5.4 to 3.5.6 and then carry out the charging process as described in the...

  • Page 19: General Information On Charging The Battery Pack

    • Do not charge any other batteries with the charger; only charge the e-pilot battery pack. • If the e-pilot is not used for a longer period of time (more than one day) the charger should not remain on the e-pilot the whole time.

  • Page 20: Safety Instructions For The Battery Pack

    3.5.7 Storing the battery pack • The service life of a battery pack is partly dependent on its storage location. Therefore do not leave the battery pack or the e-pilot in hot locations for prolonged periods. In particular, use the boot of a car parked in the sun only for transport rather than as a storage location.

  • Page 21: Display

    4.2 USB port on the display The display [3] has a USB port [37], which is primarily used by Alber or your specialist dealer to carry out maintenance and diagnosis work. Ensure that the rubber cover is always fully inserted and seals the port.

  • Page 22: Menus In The Display

    4.3 Menus in the display When the e-pilot is switched on, the display [3] first shows the start screen with the Alber logo and the writing E-PILOT . After a few seconds, the regular driving screen appears, which provides information about various pre-settings and the operating status. Various parameters can be adjusted individually by the wheelchair user (see chapter 4.3.3 and 4.3.4).

  • Page 23: Driving Screen

    [55] = Preset driving mode (Sport, Tour or Eco). 4.3.3 Setting the drive speeds The e-pilot is delivered ex works with a maximum speed of 6 km/h, or 10 km/h. By press- ing button [30] on button [2], you can set the maximum speed of travel as follows:...

  • Page 24: Displays In The Menu

    The throttle handle [1] can only be used for driving again once this has happened. If you decide to use the Mobility Plus Package for the e-pilot, make sure to observe the instructions in the operating manual and the prerequisites for increasing the intended maximum speed. Failure to observe the instructions, partic- ularly the safety and hazard information, shall result in exclusion of liability on the part of Alber GmbH.

  • Page 25: Driving Mode

    5. Driving mode 5.1 Switching on the e-pilot Press button [31] on button [2] to switch on the e-pilot. Do not activate the throttle handle [1] when doing this. First the start screen appears on the display [3], followed by the driving screen described in chapter 4.3.2.

  • Page 26: Safety Instructions And Hazard Information When Using The E-Pilot

    • Always adapt your speed to external conditions so that you are able to drive around any obstacles that suddenly appear or to stop your wheelchair, for example. • Never turn the throttle handle [1] as far as it will go when starting up. This may result in the e-pilot moving uncontrollably (risk of accident).

  • Page 27: Safety Instructions

    6.3 Safety instructions • The e-pilot must be switched off before it is attached to or removed from the wheelchair. The e-pilot must also be switched off before any work is carried out on the wheelchair (e.g. to adjust the bracket or parking brakes).
  • Page 28 • When the e-pilot is switched on, never reach into its wheel or into the wheels of your wheelchair. • Do not insert or throw objects of any kind into the wheel of the e-pilot when it is switched on or off, or into the wheels of the wheelchair.

  • Page 29: Obstacles

    • Before undertaking a trip, the user should check the wheel [1] of the e-pilot for wearing or damage to the tyre. Also check the charge level of the battery pack and the functioning of the horn.
  • Page 30 Therefore, adjust your speed accordingly. The wheel [21] of the e-pilot is not automatically locked when the e-pilot is at a standstill and it can move freely. Pay particular attention to the information and instructions in chapters 2.8 (Safety note on locking and releasing the brakes on inclines and gradients) and 6.3 (Safety instructions) regarding stopping and starting on inclines...

  • Page 31: Error Messages And Notes On The Display

    If an error code appears in the display, switch the e-pilot off and on again. If an error is not resolved by doing this, please contact your specialist dealer. Depending on the type of error, the affected components may need to...

  • Page 32: Notes

    If the maximum speed is exceeded (see table in chapter 13) and the information in this operating manual is not observed, the drive unit and the battery pack may be damaged. In this event, Alber GmbH shall not accept any...

  • Page 33: Usb Charger Socket

    8. USB charger socket Your e-pilot has a USB charger socket [35] that can be used to charge devices to a maximum of 1.3 A (e.g. mobile phones). The charger socket is located on the head of the handlebar and it is protected by a rubber cover [36].

  • Page 34: Transport

    10.1 e-pilot • For transport purposes, the battery pack and the display should be removed from the e-pilot and stowed securely. If the two components are left on the e-pilot, it must be switched off. • If you wish to raise the e-pilot, you must never reach into the wheel rim.

  • Page 35: Storage, Maintenance, Care And Disposal

    11.3 Reuse If your e-pilot has been provided to you by your health insurance company and you do not need it any longer, please contact your health insurer, Alber agent or authorised specialist dealer. Your e-pilot can then be given to somebody else.

  • Page 36: Disposal

    12 Warranty and liability 12.1 Warranty for defects Alber guarantees that the e-pilot is free of defects at the time of delivery. This warranty expires 24 months after the date of delivery of the e-pilot. 12.2 Guarantee of durability Alber provides a 24-month durability warranty for your e-pilot.

  • Page 37: Technical Data

    (level terrain, a newly recharged battery pack, ambient temperature of 20 °C, smooth travel, etc.). At lower temperatures, the range of the e-pilot may be smaller than the range specified in the table above. We expect that the estimated service life of this product is five years on average provided that the product is used as intended and main- tained and serviced in accordance with all instructions specified in the operating manual.

  • Page 38: Labels

    Miscellaneous All e-pilot components are protected against corrosion. The e-pilot and corresponding off-board charger comply with the applicable sections of standard EN 12184 for electric wheelchairs and meet the currently applicable EC directive for medical devices, 93/42/EEC. The e-pilot is a Class I medical device.
  • Page 39 Sticker on battery pack The sticker shown here is located on the back of the battery pack and contains informa- tion about usage and technical data. Sticker on charger The sticker shown here is located on the back of the charger and contains information about usage and technical data.
  • Page 40 • Avoid abrupt steering manoeuvres. “Close flap before travel” sticker The sticker is located on the bottom tube of the e-pilot and indicates that the release flap [9] must always be closed during travel. Travelling without closing the release flap [9] is prohibited.

  • Page 41: Product Safety Information

    5. Product safety information All components of your e-pilot have undergone functional tests and extensive inspections. However, in the event of an unforeseeable impairment in the operation of the e-pilot, the following web pages contain prompt and appropriate safety information for customers: •...
  • Page 42 Ihre Alber-Vertretung / Your Alber representative / Votre représentation Alber / Vostra rappresentanza Alber / Su representación Alber / Din Alber representant / Din Alber-agenturene / Uw distributeur Alber / Deres Alber-repræsentation Alber GmbH Vor dem Weißen Stein 21 72461 Albstadt-Tailfingen...

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