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Qimova Chair
PE-L
User manual
Version 1.10
| May 2011

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  • Page 1 Qimova Chair PE-L User manual Version 1.10 | May 2011...
  • Page 2 Due to continuous development and improvements Qimova a/s reserves the right to changes and modifications. Qimova a/s cannot be held liable for possible errors in the information or the consequences hereof. Qimova a/s does not accept any liability for loss resulting from work made by third parties.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operation information .................... 10 1.10 Attendant/user operated features ................10 General description ................11 Qimova design ......................11 2.1.1 The Qimova chair concept ..................11 2.1.2 The seating system .................... 11 Overview power wheelchair ..................13 Basic features ......................14 Alternative features ....................
  • Page 4 User manual | Qimova chair Transferring the user manually ................34 Transferring the user using an aid ................. 35 Passing obstacles ..................36 Kerbs ........................36 Ramps ........................36 Steps and steep terrain ................... 36 Accessories .................... 36 Headrest ........................36 8.1.1 Headrest adjustment ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1.1 General information Congratulations on the purchase of your new Qimova chair. We hope it makes your daily life easier and more comfortable for many years to come. Qimova chairs are bespoke wheelchairs developed using a unique modular system. This enables a precision fit for the user that is also easy to operate.

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    You can also find the information on the website www.qimova.com. 1.4 Declaration of Conformity Qimova a/s as manufacturer with sole responsibility declares that the wheelchair conforms to the requirements of the European Directive for Medical Products 93/42/EEC. The CE marking is placed on the identification label (Figure 1 above).

  • Page 7: Warranty

    (1) year after the date of delivery of the Product to the Customer. The parts to be replaced must be shipped postage-paid to Qimova. Disassembly or assembly of these parts is at the Version 1.10 | Page 7 af 48...
  • Page 8 7. The replacement of a part or the repair or the reconditioning of the Product within a current warranty period does not extend the warranty period. 8. Qimova gives no warranty on repairs to or reconditioning of the Product carried out other than under order of and/or at the instructions of Qimova. If repairs and/or...

  • Page 9: Liability

    Product, with regard to liability in any case the following applies: 1. Qimova shall only be liable for direct damage on goods or for death and personal injury to any person caused by a defect in Qimova’s Products, to the extent such liability arises as a result of mandatory statutory provisions on product liability.

  • Page 10: Operation Information

    1.10 Attendant/user operated features As Qimova chairs are designed primarily for very disabled users, most of the operating- and adjustment features can only be operated by an attendant. In each paragraph of this manual it will be noted if the feature is designed for operation by the attendant or the user.

  • Page 11: General Description

    The basic idea behind the development of the Qimova chair is to use a modular system to create attractive bespoke wheelchairs that combine outstanding seating and posture support for individual.
  • Page 12 User manual | Qimova chair comes in three different heights: small, medium and large. The width corresponds to the width of the seat, but the position of the wedges can be configured to meet special requirements. Page 12 of 48 | Version 1.10...

  • Page 13: Overview Power Wheelchair

    Qimova chair | User manual 2.2 Overview power wheelchair Backrest Armrest Seat Leg rest Headrest Joystick Front castor Vehicle clamping system Footplate Driving wheel Pushing handle Lumbar support pump Brake release button Anti-tip handle Anti-tip device Vehicle clamping system Battery box Figure 2 Version 1.10 | Page 13 af 48...

  • Page 14: Basic Features

    User manual | Qimova chair 2.3 Basic features • Versatile seating system • Adjustable lumbar support • Adjustable height, angle and length of armrests • Adjustable seat height • Adjustable seat depth • Height adjustable pushing handle • Adjustable centre of gravity •...

  • Page 15: The Control System

    Qimova chair | User manual 3 The control system The following section covers the basic operation of the remote control system. Drive especially carefully during your first journey. We recommend that you set the drive profile to the lowest possible level until you are familiar with the chair.
  • Page 16 User manual | Qimova chair selected actuator is indicated by a flashing icon. Only enabled actuators are illuminated. Left Foot Rest Seat Tilt-in- space Backrest Recline Right Foot Rest ECU Mode When illuminated, the remote is in ECU Mode. Indicator Hazard Light Shows the status of the hazard lights.

  • Page 17: Remg90A Jack Sockets

    Qimova chair | User manual Item Description On/Off Button To turn the power on, press the On/Off button. The current battery charge will be indicated and the System Status LED will illuminate and not flash. Right Indicator To turn the Right Indicator on/off, press and release (‘a short press’) the Right Indicator button.

  • Page 18: Ecu Mode

    User manual | Qimova chair WARNING! Do not operate the Master Remote without the cover installed correctly. The cover is an essential part of the ingress protection. 3.2.2 ECU Mode Figure 6 The ECU Mode enables the Master Remote to be used with a DX-ECU Module, to interface third party devices such as environmental controls and communication aids.

  • Page 19: The Joystick

    Qimova chair | User manual 3.3 The Joystick Figure 8 Moving the joystick will cause the power chair to drive in that direction. The amount of joystick movement will determine the speed that the power chair will move in that direction.

  • Page 20: Circuit Breaker (Fuse)

    User manual | Qimova chair C: The calculated battery capacity is below 10%. A: The wheelchair will drive during this fault but the batteries are in reserve capacity range. Battery capacity will reduce rapidly. Low Capacity Recharge batteries. Warning Low Capacity Warning usually coincides with a Battery Low Warning.
  • Page 21 Qimova chair | User manual The electrical system is set to OFF, i.e. the display on the remote control is off. In this state, the brakes are activated, locked, and the chair is not able to move. In order to move...

  • Page 22: Electronic Push Button

    User manual | Qimova chair 3.5.2 Electronic push button An electronic push button is placed on the back of the chair. Electronic push button Pressing the button (A) will release the motor brakes and enable the chair to be pushed.

  • Page 23: Anti-Tip/Step Tube (Ao)

    Qimova chair | User manual Typically, it will only be necessary to change the angle between the seat and the backrest when preparing the chair for a position of rest. In some cases, the resting position can be enhanced by adjusting the lumbar support.

  • Page 24: Seating System

    User manual | Qimova chair It is highly recommended that you use the chair permanently fitted with the anti-tip/step tube device, as it will prevent the chair from tipping backwards in extreme positions. Situations will however arise, where it may be necessary to remove or position them in an upright state.

  • Page 25: Armrests

    Figure 15 4.5 Leg rests The Qimova wheelchair is delivered as standard with adjustable leg rests. The leg rests can be elevated from a vertical to a horizontal position and are designed for optimal comfort and function by matching the human knee’s own rotation.
  • Page 26 User manual | Qimova chair To gain maximum benefit from the leg supports, it is important to completely understand the functioning and adjustment possibilities. Elevating leg rest Manually operated (PG and PE) To elevate the leg rest pull the release- handle (A), Then pull or push the leg rest to the desired position.

  • Page 27: Removing/Attaching The Leg Supports

    Qimova chair | User manual Folding up the footplates Plastic model only. The footplates can be folded up alongside the leg supports for easier entry and exit to and from the wheelchair. Figure 18. Figure 18 Turning the leg supports to one side...

  • Page 28: Adjustment Of The Chair

    User manual | Qimova chair MG/ME/PE These seating systems features manually controlled leg supports. The leg support can be removed by loosening the large handle (1) on the bearing tube. Push the leg support slightly backwards (2) and the leg support can now be removed downwards (3).

  • Page 29: Centre Of Gravity

    Figure 22 5.4 Leg supports The Qimova wheelchair is delivered as standard with adjustable leg supports. The leg supports can be elevated from a vertical to a horizontal position and are designed for optimal comfort and function by matching the human knee’s own rotation.
  • Page 30 User manual | Qimova chair Adjusting the height of the footplate The footplate can be height adjusted. Loosen the screw (A), place the footplate at the required level and tighten the screw (A). Figure 23. In some configurations the leg rest can be supplied with an appropriate handle instead of the screw (A).

  • Page 31: Armrests

    Qimova chair | User manual Adjustment of the calf cushion The leg supports are provided with upholstered calf supports. The cushions are constructed with wedges along the sides to achieve the greatest support. The calf supports will automatically adjust to the calf.
  • Page 32 User manual | Qimova chair Length adjustment of the armrests The length of the armrest can be modified by loosening the screw (A) on the horizontal C-profile under the armrest. Figure 27. Figure 27 Angle adjustment of the armrests The angle of the armrest can be adjusted by loosening the screw (A) on the side of the backrest.

  • Page 33: Tools For Adjustment And Replacement

    Qimova chair | User manual 5.6 Tools for adjustment and replacement Tools needed for adjustment of the chair or replacement of parts. Adjustment/replacement of Tool Seat height 55 mm wrench Centre of gravity 5 mm hex key Seat depth 5 mm hex key...

  • Page 34: Transfer Of User

    User manual | Qimova chair 6 Transfer of user 6.1 Transferring the user manually Transferring the user manually Before transferring the user from the chair you first have to activate the brakes. Incline the backrest forward and tilt the seat until the leg rests touch the floor.

  • Page 35: Transferring The User Using An Aid

    Qimova chair | User manual 6.2 Transferring the user using an aid Transferring the user by an aid (lift) To transfer the user from the chair first activate the brakes and adjust the anti-tip downwards to face the floor. Figure 12...

  • Page 36: Passing Obstacles

    User manual | Qimova chair 7 Passing obstacles 7.1 Kerbs Do not attempt to drive over kerbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause the wheelchair to tip over and cause bodily harm or damage the chair. 7.2 Ramps When climbing up or down ramps put the chair in upright position and make sure that the anti-tip is in the correct position facing downwards See Figure 12.

  • Page 37: Safety During Transit

    Qimova chair | User manual 9 Safety during transit The wheelchair can be placed in a car and used as a seat. However, Qimova recommends that the wheelchair user travel in a regular car seat and use the vehicle manufacturer’s installed restraint system whenever possible.

  • Page 38: Belt Restraints

    User manual | Qimova chair 9.1 Belt restraints Proper placement of occupant restraints Belt restraints should make full contact with the shoulder, chest and pelvis and pelvis belts should be positioned low on the pelvis near the thigh-abdominal junction. Figure 33.

  • Page 39: Vehicle Clamping System

    The angle of the rear restraints should be 80° or higher. The distance between the rear restraints should be 30 cm or more. Qimova recommends that the angle is as close as possible to 90°. Figure 36. Figure 36 Version 1.10 | Page 39 af 48...
  • Page 40 10°. The angle of the front restraints must be within the interval of 40° to 60°. Qimova recommends that the angle is as close as possible to 60°. The angle of the rear restraints must be within the interval of 30°...

  • Page 41: Packing For Shipment Or Storage

    Qimova chair | User manual 9.3 Packing for shipment or storage Please follow the instructions below prior to shipment or storage of the wheelchair. Packing the chair When preparing the power chair for shipment or storage, dismantle the battery cable with large fuse between batteries.

  • Page 42: Maintaining The Wheels

    10.4 Batteries The Qimova Power Chair is supplied with 2 pieces of 12 V batteries for cyclic use. The batteries are spill-proof Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries of either AMG or gel type.

  • Page 43: Changing The Batteries Or The Fuse

    Qimova chair | User manual 10.4.2 Changing the batteries or the fuse NOTE: It is recommended that battery charging is carried out by your local dealer. WARNING: The use of ‘wet’ batteries is not permitted. Use only VRLA-type batteries with the correct capacity.
  • Page 44 User manual | Qimova chair 1. Positive cable connector, red 2. Negative cable connector, black 3. Left-hand battery positive terminal connector, red 4. Right-hand battery negative terminal connector, black 5. Left-hand battery negative terminal connector, black 6. Right-hand battery positive terminal connector, red 7.

  • Page 45: Disposal And Recycling

    Qimova chair | User manual • Reconnect the cable connectors (1 and 2) to the terminal nearest the centre of the chair. The red cable connector must be placed on the left and the black cable connector must be placed on the right.

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    User manual | Qimova chair 11 Technical Data 11.1 Identification Manufacturer: Qimova a/s Address: Vesterlundvej 14, DK - 2730 Herlev Model: PE-L Maximum occupant mass: 160 Kg. 11.2 Standards The wheelchair conforms to the following standards: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths (ISO Yes □...

  • Page 47: Disclosure Information (Iso)

    Qimova chair | User manual 11.3 Disclosure information (ISO) Standard Measure Min. Unit Max. Unit reference Overall length with leg rest 1000 2000 Overall width Folded length Folded width Folded height Total mass Mass of the heaviest part 1,25 5,75 Static stability downhill °...

  • Page 48: About Qimova

    User manual | Qimova chair About Qimova This Qimova chair has been designed and produced in Denmark in the company’s own factory. Our goal is to make life simpler and more comfortable for those dependent on a wheelchair. This is why we always start by focusing on the user’s needs in everything we...

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