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Damit Schieben
einfach wird
viamobil
Brems- und Schiebehilfe
Gebrauchsanweisung viamobil eco V14
Instructions for Use viamobil eco V14
Instructions d'utilisation viamobil eco V14 FR
Brugsvejledning viamobil eco V14
Gebruiksaanwijzing viamobil eco V14
Istruzioni per l'uso viamobil eco V14
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  • Page 1 Damit Schieben viamobil einfach wird Brems- und Schiebehilfe Gebrauchsanweisung viamobil eco V14 Instructions for Use viamobil eco V14 Instructions d’utilisation viamobil eco V14 FR Brugsvejledning viamobil eco V14 Gebruiksaanwijzing viamobil eco V14 Istruzioni per l‘uso viamobil eco V14...
  • Page 2 Service Center (Deutschland) Montag bis Donnerstag von 8.00 - 18.00 Uhr Freitags von 8.00 - 16.00 Uhr erreichbar unter Telefon (0800) 9096-250 (gebührenfrei)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    12. Important legal information for the user of this product 14. Technical Data 15. Labels and explanation of symbols 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 our 23.0003.4.99.04 Alber Service Center.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    It is forbidden to make any technical modifications to the device. Do not attach any parts other than accessories approved by Alber GmbH for operation with the device. The viamobil must only be operated under the following conditions: •...

  • Page 7: Permissible Operating Conditions / Points Of Use

    We recommend using only original accessories supplied by Alber GmbH. The viamobil is designed in such a way that best performance is achieved when using Alber original accessories. Alber GmbH shall not be liable for damage to the product or accidents (e.g. fire) caused by a malfunction of non-original accessories or spare parts (e.g. fire due to explosion of the battery pack, leaks, etc.).

  • Page 8: The Most Important Elements At A Glance

    1.7 The most Important Elements at a Glance (for this, please open up the overview diagram on the book cover) Chassis Drive wheels Pedal Lower bolt Upper bolt Base carrier Hand grips Hand wheel Handle Handle bar handle Clamping yoke Clamping screw Control Unit Operating button...

  • Page 9: Starting-Up

    Assembly of the bracket [21] on the wheelchair as well as the accompanying adjustments to the viamobil are only to be carried out by Alber or an authorised specialist dealer. You should regularly check whether the brackets [21] are still screwed tightly to the wheelchair.

  • Page 10: Extending Drive Wheels

    2.1 Extending Drive Wheels • Use the forward section of your foot to move the pedal [2] downwards from its resting position . • Press the pedal [2] down strongly with the forward section of your foot when in middle position; both drive wheels [1], which are still retracted at present, are therefore extended.

  • Page 11: Activating Roll Operation

    2.2 Activating Roll Operation Your viamobil can be manually pushed without requiring the support of the motor when in so-called „roll operation“. This feature is solely intended for inserting and removing the viamobil underneath the wheelchair. • Turn the operating button [12] into „R“ (Roll) position. •...

  • Page 12: Fixing Viamobil To The Wheelchair

    • Pull the lock [24] upwards on the bracket [21] on both sides until it cannot go any further. If Alber anti-tippers are attached to your wheelchair (see chapter 8, anti- tippers) then they have to be removed to be able to fix the viamobil to the wheelchair.
  • Page 13 • When inserting pay attention that adjusting collars [25] may be mounted to your viamobil within the bracket [21]! • If the lower bolt [3] is in the lower receiver [23], the viamobil has to be tilted forwards as shown in the figure so that the upper bolt [4] is inserted into the upper receiver [22] of the bracket on both sides.

  • Page 14: Selecting Speed At The Control Unit

    2.4 Selecting speed at the control unit The scale positions [14] on the button [12] are assigned as follows: • Position “0”: the viamobil is switched off; the LED status indicator [13] is off. • Positions “1” to “6”: preset speed (continuously adjustable from “1” = 1 km/h to “6”...
  • Page 15 While operating the add-on drive, keep an eye on the LED status indicator [13] for possible fault signals (see also chapter 7.2). If the indicator flashes at uniform intervals during driving, the battery pack of the viamobil needs to be recharged. Terminate your trip with the viamobil as soon as possible.

  • Page 16: Traversing Obstacles

    2.7 Traversing obstacles Obstacles higher than 3 cm (such as kerbs) must be traversed backwards with the viamobil switched off. • Retract the drive wheels [7] (see chapter 2.9). • Turn the button [12] to position “R” to set the viamobil to idle rolling mode. The brake of the viamobil is disabled and the drive wheels are set to idle rolling mode.

  • Page 17: Retracting Drive Wheels

    2.9 Retracting Drive Wheels Both drive wheels [1] can be retracted if the wheelchair should be moved without the motorised support of the viamobil. Go ahead as follows to carry out this procedure: • if you haven‘t already switched off the viamobil, proceed to switch it off (see chapter 2.7).

  • Page 18: Removing Viamobil From The Wheelchair

    If Alber anti-tippers are attached to your wheelchair (see chapter 8, anti- tippers) then they have to be removed to be able to remove the viamobil from the wheelchair.

  • Page 19: Rechargeable Battery Pack

    3. Rechargeable battery pack 3.1 Inserting Rechargeable Battery Pack into Drive Unit • Place the rechargeable battery pack [15] on the base carrier [5] of the drive unit and insert. • While inserting, press the rechargeable battery pack [15] slightly downwards just before •...

  • Page 20: Charging Rechargeable Battery Pack

    The reason could be a defect on the viamobil if fuses have to be replaced more often. In such cases please get in touch with your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Centre regarding a technical inspection of your viamobil.

  • Page 21: General Information On The Batteries Used

    • After the service life of the battery has expired, it can be returned to Alber or an Alber specialist dealer for professional disposal.

  • Page 22: Storage

    4. Storage • Store your viamobil on an easy-to-clean mat if possible. If your viamobil is parked without the wheelchair, it should be propped up against a wall etc. • If your viamobil is not started up for a longer period of time, the device - and especially the rechargeable battery pack - is to be stored in a dry environment, preferably at room temperature (+15 °C to 25 °C).

  • Page 23: Transport

    5. Transport 5.1 Dismantling viamobil into Components Your viamobil can be dismantled into individual components for transport purposes. Go ahead as follows to carry out this procedure: • Remove the rechargeable battery pack (see chapter 3.2). • Loosen and remove the hand wheel [6]. (Do not lose the hand wheel during transport!) •...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Rocker Arm

    6. Adjusting the rocker arm The delivery of the viamobil, the assembly of the individual components, and the attachment to the wheelchair is performed by your specialist dealer. The specialist dealer will adjust the device and, in particular, the rocker arm [8] to the size and ergonomic needs of the operator.

  • Page 25: Fault Indications

    The electronics has determined a defect on the viamobil, if a blink code is displayed which is different to those mentioned in the above-mentioned table. Further driving is no longer possible in such cases. Please get in contact with your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Centre (see inside cover flap for address).

  • Page 26: What Should Be Done If

    (see chapter 2.8). No further driving is usually possible if another malfunction occurs, which is not listed in the table above. Please get in contact with your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Centre (see inside cover flap for more details).

  • Page 27: Anti-Tipers

    8. Anti-tipers Alber anti-tippers are only available as an optional accessory for your viamobil, because most wheelchairs are already equipped with anti-tippers as part of their standard equipment. The forks [28] required for driving are already attached to the bracket if anti-tippers are ordered and delivered together with the viamobil.

  • Page 28: Tips On First-Time Driving

    9. Tips on First-time Driving Your viamobil has been prepared by Alber or your specialist dealer and delivered to you. We would therefore like to subsequently give you two tips on first-time driving. • Both drive wheels of the viamobil are approx 2 cm above the ground when in resting position.

  • Page 29: Safety Instructions And Hazard Warnings

    • Ensure that the air pressure in the wheels of the wheelchair correspond with the specifications of the wheelchair manufacturer. • The viamobil should be checked and serviced every two years by Alber or your spe- cialised dealer (see chapter 11.3).

  • Page 30: Obstacles

    These could cause unwanted driving impulses. • Keep a sufficient distance to the kerb when driving on pavements (if possible at least one wheelchair width). • Always cross the kerb in backwards drive with the viamobil switched off. The wheelchair is to be lifted on its handles (not by the handles of the viamobil). Pay attention to the maximum climbing height as specified by the manufacturer of the wheelchair when driving over kerbs.

  • Page 31: Danger Spots And Danger Situations

    10.3 Danger Spots and Danger Situations The user of the viamobil independently decides on which routes to utilise by taking into account his driving skills and physical abilities. He is to check the viamobil for worn-down or damaged tyres as well as ensure the state of charge of the batteries and determine whether the control elements are in working order prior to driving.

  • Page 32: Support, Maintenance And Disposal

    It is recommended that you recharge the rechargeable battery pack after every use whenever possible. Only use the Alber mains battery charger supplied with the viamobil for charging the rechargeable battery pack. This switches itself off automatically as soon as the rechargeable battery pack is charged.

  • Page 33: Disposal

    Please familiarise yourself with the applicable legislation in your country regarding dispo- sal, because the WEEE Directive does not apply in all European States. These components are also alternatively taken back by Alber or Alber dealers for proper, environmentally sound disposal.

  • Page 34: Product Safety Information

    12. Warranty, Guarantee and Liability 12.1 Warranty for Defects Alber guarantees that the viamobil is free from defects at the time of delivery. These warranty claims expire 24 months after delivery of the viamobil. 12.2 Service Life Guarantee...

  • Page 35: Technical Data

    14. Technical Data Drive unit: range up to 12 km(*) Speed: continuous up to max. 6 km/h (forwards) or max. 3 km/h (backwards) Incline: up to max. 5,71° [10%] incline on uphill slope / downhill slope (at 120 kg occupant weight) Motor power rating: 150 Watt Rechargeable battery pack...

  • Page 36: Labels And Explanation Of Symbols

    The viamobil and its charger feature labels which contain various information on the product. In case of a fault on the device, components can be replaced by your specialist dealer within the scope of the Alber exchange pool. For this purpose, your specialist dealer will require individual pieces of information from the labels.
  • Page 37 Explanation of symbols The viamobil and the corresponding off-board charger comply with the applicable sections of standard EN 12184 for electric wheelchairs and standard ISO 7176-14 for wheelchairs and comply with the EU Medical Devices Directive (MDR) 2017/745. The viamobil is a Class I medical device. Disposal instructions, see chapter 9.4.
  • Page 38 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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