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AMF-BRUNS EasyPull Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions EasyPull www.amf-bruns.de...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    After reading these Operating Instructions for the first time, keep them in a safe place for future reference over the en- tire lifetime of the EasyPull. If you sell the EasyPull, hand these Operating Instructions over to the new owner.
  • Page 4 ATTENTION ! ...warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which can cause material damage, if not avoided..contains general notes and useful information..gives a reference to important information in other sec- tions and documents. Page 4 of 52 EasyPull...
  • Page 5  Instructional text, e.g. a sequence of activities. Meaning of directions: If directions are given in the text (in front of, front, behind, rear, right, left), these directions relate to the normal direc- tion of travel of the vehicle. EasyPull Page 5 of 52...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    4.3.6 Making the connections ......24 4.4 Tightening Torques ..........25 4.5 Carrying out a trial run ......... 26 5 Commissioning ..........27 5.1 Initial Setting ............27 5.2 Checking the Setting ..........30 5.3 Fine Adjustment ........... 31 Page 6 of 52 EasyPull...
  • Page 7 9.1 Fitting a New Battery ........... 43 9.2 Configuring a New Remote Control ..... 44 10 Spare parts ............46 11 Electrical Circuit Diagrams ......47 12 Customer Service ..........49 13 Declaration of Conformity ........ 50 EasyPull Page 7 of 52...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety 1 Safety CAUTION! Risk of injury if the EasyPull is not operated correctly. Therefore:  It is imperative, that these Operating Instructions are read thoroughly before operating the EasyPull. Always ob- serve the notes and information contained therein, in par- ticular the safety instructions.

  • Page 9: Proper Use

    It must therefore only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The EasyPull is only deemed to be in proper use when it is used to pull wheelchair-bound persons or unoccupied wheelchairs into vehicles that are specifically designed or converted to transport disabled persons.

  • Page 10: Operator Requirements

     have read and understood these Operating Instructions  have the technical knowledge to operate the parking brakes on wheelchairs Over and above this, the following applies if the EasyPull is used commercially or communally: The EasyPull must only be operated by persons who: ...

  • Page 11: Safety And Accident Prevention Regulations

     The EasyPull must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended, otherwise dangerous situations, with re- sultant injuries, may occur (Proper use: see Section 1.1, page 9).

  • Page 12: Description

    Description 2 Description Wheelchairs are pulled into a vehicle by the EasyPull. To en- able this, the vehicle must be equipped with an access ramp Layout and Function The EasyPull comprises the following main components:  Voltage Transformer  Control Unit ...

  • Page 13: Control Unit

    The door contact switch connected to the control unit switches the power supply to the EasyPull OFF when the tailgate / rear doors is / are closed and simultaneously resets the control unit.

  • Page 14: Winch With Belts

    Each belt is equipped with a belt lock and a loop to attach it to the wheelchair. Winch housing Sensors Magnet Belt Belt lock Loop Figure 3: Winch with Belts Page 14 of 52 EasyPull...

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Description 2.1.4 Remote control The push-buttons on the remote control are used to control the EasyPull functions. The red LED blinks whenever a push-button is pressed. If the LED blinks without a push-button having been pressed, the battery must be replaced (see Section 9.1, page 43).

  • Page 16: Rating Plates

    Description 2.1.5 Rating plates A rating plate, which contains the fundamental data, is at- tached to the EasyPull (see Figure 5). The rating plate is at- tached to the motor. Designation Year of manufacture Serial number Manufacturer’s details Figure 5: EasyPull Rating Plate The remote control’s rating plate is attached to the rear of...

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    -40 to + 85 °C Transmission fre- Japan 426 MHz quencies All other re- 433 MHZ gions Transportation The EasyPull is either shipped by the manufacturer or by a logistics company assigned by the manufacturer. EasyPull Page 17 of 52...

  • Page 18: Installation

    In addition to the information given in these Installation In- structions, local legislative regulations must be taken into consideration, in particular those regarding safety and acci- dent prevention. The EasyPull must only be installed in vehicles with a 12 V DC electrical system Safety Information for Installation DANGER! Risk of injury through incorrect installation.
  • Page 19  Tighten all fastening screws / bolts to the torque specified in Section 4.4, page 25.  If any of the vehicle's original screws are loosened or re- moved for installation of the EasyPull, they must be re- tightened to the torque specified by the vehicle manufac- turer.

  • Page 20: Fitting The Winch

     Place the winch in the position where it is to be installed.  Inspect the underside of the vehicle, to check whether the position in which the EasyPull is to be installed is suit- able to bolt it to the floor of the vehicle and make a con- nection to the vehicle’s chassis.

  • Page 21: Installing And Connecting The Electrical System

     Connect the red 12 V cable to the positive pole of the starter battery.  Connect the black 12 V cable to an earth connection, e.g. the bodywork or chassis. 12 V cable Voltage Trans- former 24 V connection Figure 7: Voltage Transformer, Complete EasyPull Page 21 of 52...

  • Page 22: Fitting The Control Unit

    Figure 8: Control Unit NOTE The position in which the control unit is fitted must be close enough to the winch that the winch can be connected to it using the connection cable provided on the control unit. Page 22 of 52 EasyPull...

  • Page 23: Laying The Extension Cable (Optional)

    4.3.4 Laying the connection cable  Lay the connection cable from the control unit to the winch (see Figure 10). Connector, Power supply voltage Connector, winch Connector, Door contact switch Connector, control unit Figure 10: Connection cable EasyPull Page 23 of 52...

  • Page 24: Fitting The Door Contact Switch

    Connector, Door contact switch Connector, Power supply voltage Figure 11: Connecting the Control Unit  Connect the connection cable to the winch (see Figure 12). Figure 12: Connecting the Winch  Fit the winch housing. Page 24 of 52 EasyPull...

  • Page 25: Tightening Torques

     Re-connect the cable to the negative pole of the starter battery.  Open the rear doors / tailgate of the vehicle. The green LED on the control unit lights up. The EasyPull is ready for operation. 4.4 Tightening Torques Standard Threaded Steel Screws Property Class 10.9...

  • Page 26: Carrying Out A Trial Run

     Press and hold push-button “B” on the remote control. An intermittent beep sounds. The EasyPull reels the belts into the vehicle.  Keep the belts under tension whilst they are being reeled  Make certain that the belts are not twisted.

  • Page 27: Commissioning

    Commissioning 5 Commissioning Adjusting the EasyPull It is necessary to adjust the EasyPull in order to adapt it to the wheelchair in use. Only when the EasyPull is correctly adjusted will it stop, latch automatically when the wheelchair has reached its position in the rear of the vehicle in which it can be secured using the existing rear belts.
  • Page 28 (see Figure 15). Use the belt loops if no hitching point adapters are available (see Figure 16).  Make certain that the belts are not twisted. Figure 15: Fastening to the Hitching Point Adapters Figure 16: Fastening by Means of the Loops Page 28 of 52 EasyPull...
  • Page 29  Press and hold push-button “B” on the remote control. An intermittent beep sounds. The EasyPull pulls the wheelchair into the vehicle.  Guide the wheelchair whilst it is being pulled into the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 30: Checking The Setting

     Make sure that the belts are always kept lightly tensioned when the wheelchair is being pulled into the vehicle. The EasyPull stops as soon as at least one magnet is in the proximity of the winch housing. A continuous beep sounds.

  • Page 31: Fine Adjustment

    Finely adjust the magnets if this is not the case (see Section 5.3). The EasyPull is correctly adjusted when the wheelchair has reached the position in the vehicle in which it can be se- cured using the existing rear belts.

  • Page 32: Operation

     Always disconnect the starter battery before carrying out any work on the EasyPull's electrical system. WARNING! Risk of injury and material damage if the EasyPull is operated in a faulty condition. Therefore: ...
  • Page 33 Operation WARNING! Risk of injury if the winch is not latched in position. If the EasyPull’s winch is not latched in position the wheel- chair can roll backwards out of control. The passenger in the wheelchair can suffer injury. Therefore: ...

  • Page 34: Loading An Occupied Or Unoccupied

    6.2 Loading an Occupied or Unoccupied Wheelchair NOTE If you are using the EasyPull for the first time or if a different wheelchair than that which was previously transported is used: Make the necessary adjustment to the EasyPull (see Chap- ter 5, page 27).
  • Page 35  Make sure that the belts are always kept lightly tensioned when the wheelchair is being pulled into the vehicle. When the wheelchair has reached its foreseen position in the vehicle, the EasyPull will stop and the latch will be ap- plied to the winch. A continuous beep sounds.

  • Page 36: Unloading An Occupied Or Unoccupied

     Remain in position behind the wheelchair until it has left the access ramp completely.  Release the push-button. The beeping sound stops.  Apply the wheelchair's brakes.  Detach the EasyPull belts from the wheelchair.  Hold the belts up with one hand. Page 36 of 52 EasyPull...
  • Page 37 Operation  Press and hold push-button “B” on the remote control. An intermittent beep sounds. The EasyPull reels the belts into the vehicle.  Keep the belts under tension whilst they are being reeled into the vehicle.  Make certain that the belts are not twisted.

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Repair

     Always disconnect the starter battery before carrying out any work on the EasyPull's electrical system. WARNING! There is a risk of injury if the EasyPull is used after it has been involved in an accident. The EasyPull can suffer damage, which is not immediately evident, if involved in an accident.

  • Page 39: Routine Maintenance Work

    Carry out a visual inspection for damage or faults. Before use Initiate repairs if necessary. Listen for unusual noises when operating the EasyPull. Initiate repairs if necessary. Daily Check tighten the magnet locking screws by turning them in a clockwise direction (see Figure 18, page 30).

  • Page 40: Maintenance Record

    For records of maintenance work over and above this, it is recommended that you keep your own lists. 7.3 Maintenance and Inspection Record Maintenance work carried out Date Signature Remarks / work carried out Page 40 of 52 EasyPull...

  • Page 41: De-Commissioning And Conservation

     Always disconnect the starter battery before carrying out any work on the EasyPull's electrical system. If faults occur when operating the EasyPull, proceed as de- scribed in the following troubleshooting table. Contact the customer service department if faults are encountered which cannot be remedied using the information and measures given in the table.
  • Page 42 Faults and Troubleshooting Fault Possible Cause Remedial Measures The EasyPull belts can Latching system defective. Do not use the EasyPull. Initiate not be reeled out even repairs. though the latching system release signal has been given. The EasyPull remains The magnets are not in the Press push-button “B”...

  • Page 43: Fitting A New Battery

     Test the function of the remote control. Do this by pressing random push-buttons on the remote control several times. The red LED in the remote control must light up whenever a push-button is pressed. EasyPull Page 43 of 52...

  • Page 44: Configuring A New Remote Control

    (see Figure 21 and Figure 22). NOTE Contact the customer services department, if the configu- ration button is not available (see Chapter 12, page 49). Figure 21: Removing the Cap (1) Figure 22: Removing the Cap (2) Page 44 of 52 EasyPull...
  • Page 45 LED blinks slowly.  Press push-button “A” on the remote control until both LED’s blink slowly and synchronously.  Test the correct function of the remote control.  If necessary, repeat the configuration procedure. EasyPull Page 45 of 52...

  • Page 46: Spare Parts

    Spare parts 10 Spare parts Figure Designation Article Remote Con- 10022151 trol Cover 10022145 Control Unit 10022150 Voltage Trans- 10022152 former Page 46 of 52 EasyPull...

  • Page 47: Electrical Circuit Diagrams

    BK 2.5 mm² WH 0.75 mm² X3-1 Manual switch earth Stationary switches PK 0.75 mm² X3-2 Manual switch reel out (optional) VT 0.75 mm² X3-6 Manual switch reel in Figure 26: Electrical Circuit Diagram, Connection Cable EasyPull Page 47 of 52...
  • Page 48 Fuse 24 V Fuse hous- Figure 27: Electrical Circuit Diagram, Voltage Transformer Colour Abbreviation Colour Abbreviation (acc. to IEC 60757) (acc. to IEC 60757) Black Blue Brown Violet Grey Orange White Yellow Pink Green Turquoise Page 48 of 52 EasyPull...

  • Page 49: Customer Service

    Fax: +49 (0) 44 89 / 62 45 service.hubmatik@amf-bruns.de www.amf-bruns.de NOTE Guarantee work on the EasyPull must only be carried out with the prior agreement of AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG. The costs of such work will not be accepted by AMF-Bruns without prior agreement.

  • Page 50: Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive 2006/42/EC. This declaration is rendered null and void if unauthorised mod- ifications are made to the machine. Designation Wheelchair Winch Type: EasyPull Manufacturer: Company: AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG Hauptstraße 101 Address: 26689 Apen Harmonised standards applied: DIN EN 1756-2, DIN EN ISO 12100 Other technical standards and specifications applied:...
  • Page 52 AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG | Hauptstraße 101 | 26689 Apen Telephone +49 (0) 4489 / 72 72 30 | Fax +49 (0) 4489 / 62 45 service.hubmatik@amf-bruns.de www.amf-bruns.de Reg.-No. Q1 0105027...

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