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  • Page 1 ScoutCrawler Instructions for Use...
  • Page 2 Additional Options – ScoutCrawler The ScoutCrawler outdoor vehicle can be equipped with the following additional options (applicable options are checked): Electronic drive-away lock* [ ] Function enabled [ ] Function disabled If enabled, the function is activated by pressing the [On/Off] button on the control panel.
  • Page 3 ......Product Description ..........6.3.5 Changing Control Unit Parameters ....Function ............Usage ..............Product Overview ..........Combining the Wheelchair and ScoutCrawler ..Safety ..............Control Unit ............ Explanation of Warning Symbols ......7.2.1 Control Panel ..........General Safety Instructions ........

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    7.5.1 Safety Instructions ........... 10.2 CE Conformity ..........7.5.2 Transportation ..........10.3 Warranty terms ..........7.5.2.1 Separating the ScoutCrawler and Wheelchair ..7.5.2.2 Reducing the Packing Size ....... Appendices ............7.5.2.3 Stowing the Outdoor Vehicle ......11.1 Technical Data ..........
  • Page 5 We reserve the right to make technical changes to the model described in these instructions for use. These instructions for use explain the functions and opera­ tion of the ScoutCrawler outdoor vehicle as well as the 2 Application adaptation of the manual wheelchair, and contain further information for optimum use and initial support if service is 2.1 Intended Use...
  • Page 6 Product Description The ScoutCrawler outdoor vehicle is not suitable for use in • Positioning of the user in the manual wheelchair (the public road traffic. user's limbs must not extend beyond the dimensions of the outdoor vehicle) The ScoutCrawler outdoor vehicle is intended solely for per­...
  • Page 7 ► As a user or attendant, you must be trained in the use of the product by qualified personnel instructed by the manufacturer. Fig. 1 ScoutCrawler with accessories ► Read the entire instructions for use. 1 Armrests 7 Battery charger ►...
  • Page 8 ► Only use this product for its original intended purpose. • Chapter "Usage" > "Combining the Wheelchair and ► Only one person may be transported with the product ScoutCrawler" at any one time. • Chapter "Usage" > "Control Unit" •...
  • Page 9 Maximum speed (see the chapter "Technical Data") Manufacturer information/address CE marking – product safety according to EU guidelines Not suitable for use in a wheelchair accessible vehicle The rating plates are found on the axles of the track drives. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 9...
  • Page 10 Max. uphill slope: 30 % Max. curb height: 4 cm Max. curb height: 4 cm max. 30% max. 30% max. 17° max. 17° Warnung Warnung Warning Warning max. 4 cm max. 4 cm This side up! Diese Seite oben! This side up! 10 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 11 Warning! Risk of battery damage! Single battery may not be replaced. They must always be used in parallel! The batteries may only be transported after discharging. Contact your airline for the currently applicable transport regulations. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 11...
  • Page 12 The product should always be protected against external crawler tracks to age more quickly. As a result, the tread influences. surface hardens and corner pieces break out of the The control unit must be turned off. tread. 12 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 13 Adjusting the stops: see Page 14 ► Keep packaging materials away from children. • Adjusting the armrests: see Page 15 • Adjusting the control panel: see Page 16 CAUTION Uncontrolled movement of components when making adjustments Risk of crushing, pinching, blows to limbs ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 13...
  • Page 14 Allen head screw (Allen key, size 5). Follow the instructions below to adjust the stops: 1) Loosen the Allen head screw (see Fig. 2). 2) Loosen the two quick-release clamping levers. → Now the stops can be moved vertically and horizont­ ally. 14 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 15 (see Fig. 5). 2) Move the armrest to the corresponding position. 3) Firmly retighten the three Allen head screws. → Adjusting the armrest position is complete. 2 cm Fig. 3 Position of the tyre stops ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 15...
  • Page 16 In particular, changes to the speed, acceleration, braking or joystick settings can lead to unexpected and there­ fore uncontrollable driving characteristics and cause Fig. 5 Adjusting the armrest position/control panel an accident. 16 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 17 7.1 Combining the Wheelchair and 7) Hand-tighten the lateral belt straps (see Fig. 8). ScoutCrawler 8) Pass the centre belt strap around the frame in front of CAUTION the caster wheel and engage it in the eyelet (see Fig. 9, item 1 and item 2).
  • Page 18 Usage Fig. 8 Tightening the lateral belt straps Fig. 6 Positioning the carabiner Fig. 9 Engaging the centre belt strap Fig. 7 Engaging the carabiner 18 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 19 ► Turn the control unit off when it is not required, since the product may generate electromagnetic fields that Fig. 11 Attachment on a rigid frame wheelchair can cause interference with other devices. The product has been tested according to EMC regulations. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 19...
  • Page 20 6 [Mode] button 2 [Direction Indicator 7 [Horn] button Left/Right] button – No function – 3 [Warning Flasher On/Off] 8 [Lights On/Off] button button – No function – – No function – 4 LCD Display 9 Charging and programming receptacle 5 [On/Off] button 10 Charger plug 20 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 21 The horn will sound as long as the button is pressed. [Warning Flasher On/Off] button - No function - [Direction Indicator Left] and [Direction Indicator Right] buttons - No function - [Lights On/Off] button - No function - ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 21...
  • Page 22 Since further use results in battery damage, the warning signal is also 7 Speed level 15 Drive motor shown on the LCD display. The battery must be 8 Open-end wrench 16 Light charged immediately. – No function – 22 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 23 Battery is over voltage, with warning Risk of pinching, crushing of limbs symbol ► Never reach into the crawler tracks or between the drive wheels of the crawler tracks and the frame com­ ponents while driving. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 23...
  • Page 24 ► Contact your authorised specialist dealer if uncon­ Risk of tipping, collision with persons or objects in the trolled movement of the product occurs due to a mal­ vicinity function. ► Operation is limited to inclines up to a maximum of 30 %. 24 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 25 ► Switch off the control unit of the outdoor vehicle. quickly. Ottobock recommends replacing the crawler ► Leave the outdoor vehicle with the manual wheelchair. tracks at least every 2 years regardless of wear. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 25...
  • Page 26 Obstacles (steps, curbs): The critical obstacle height is 40 mm. Obstacles higher • than 40 mm may not be crossed. • Always approach obstacles directly from the front (never at an angle with only one crawler track). 26 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 27 Malfunctions such as an insufficient sup­ ply of power to the brake are recognised by the software, triggering an emergency stop or reducing the speed of the product. A warning signal will also sound. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 27...
  • Page 28 ► Do not operate the outdoor vehicle on very smooth sur­ (see front inner cover). The factory default setting can be faces (e. g. icy surfaces) or very rough surfaces (e. g. changed by the specialist dealer. gravel or rubble). 28 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 29 2) Press the [Horn] button during the activation test of the LCD screen. Display Information → The normal horn sound is replaced by a short beep. Drive-Away Lock → The battery indicator and speed level are shown on the LCD screen. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 29...
  • Page 30 ► Do not inhale toxic vapours. ently. ► If you have inhaled toxic vapours, see a doctor immedi­ ately. NOTICE Technical defects due to moisture Irreparable damage to the battery pack 30 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 31 In case of ► Do not transport the battery charger or battery pack further use, the battery pack is deactivated to protect the unprotected in the ScoutCrawler (the transport case batteries against deep discharge. does not provide sufficient protection against moisture penetration).

  • Page 32: Charging The Battery

    ► Place the battery charger on a level surface. ► Follow the battery manufacturer safety instructions. ► If you locate the battery charger near a window, pro­ tect it from direct sunlight. ► Allow the hot battery to cool down before charging. 32 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...

  • Page 33: Charging Via The Control Panel

    Charging/programming receptacle on the control pan­ 2) Connect the charging plug of the battery charger to the charging/programming receptacle outdoor vehicle control panel (see Fig. 15). 3) Connect the battery charger to the mains plug and turn it on. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 33...

  • Page 34: Charging Outside The Outdoor Vehicle

    The plug connection has to face left. 7) Connect the charging cable for external charging to the charging plug of the battery charging cable (see Fig. 18, item 2). 8) Connect the battery charger to the mains plug and turn it on. 34 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 35 Usage Fig. 17 Loosening the connection holder Fig. 16 Opening the battery case/loosening the support strap Fig. 18 External charging of the battery pack ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 35...

  • Page 36: Charging After Deep Discharge

    NOTICE! Do not use force to loosen the battery INFORMATION pack connections. Lithium-ion batteries are classified as hazardous goods. Therefore the battery pack should either be installed in the 36 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...

  • Page 37: Transportation

    7) Drive the wheelchair backwards down the loading chapter "Technical Data" for transportation. ramps. To transport the ScoutCrawler, the wheelchair is separated 7.5.2.2 Reducing the Packing Size from the outdoor vehicle, the packing size of the outdoor 1) Loosen the two Allen head screws on the front (see vehicle is reduced and it is stowed in the vehicle.
  • Page 38 Usage Fig. 21 Removing the armrests Fig. 20 Loosening the screws Fig. 22 Folding down the loading ramps 38 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...

  • Page 39: Stowing The Outdoor Vehicle

    Fig. 23 Stowing the ScoutCrawler Ottobock recommends thoroughly cleaning snow, ice or sand from the outdoor vehicle before stowing it in the trans­ 7.6 Use in a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle port vehicle in order to avoid the accumulation of moisture and dirt in the motor vehicle loading compartment.

  • Page 40: Care

    • Use a damp plastic brush to clean the crawler track • Functionality drives, frame components and loading ramps. • Adjustment • Damage, deformation • Screw connections 40 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...

  • Page 41: Maintenance Intervals

    Check the tyre stops for firm fit Operational Check the crawler tracks for damage and safety track tension Check the motors for leaking liquids Should you encounter problems during maintenance, please contact your authorised specialist dealer. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 41...

  • Page 42: Checking The Track Tension

    If the distance is 20 cm – 21 cm, the crawler track tension is cor­ rect. Fig. 24 Measuring the crawler track tension 42 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...

  • Page 43: Repair

    3 mm. Regard­ less of wear, the crawler tracks should be replaced every 2 years. The crawler tracks may only be replaced by authorised per­ sonnel. Fig. 25 Loosening the counter nut ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 43...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    The following table shows the individu­ al notifications as well as the associated fault sources and possible causes and measures. If the measures described here do not resolve the faults completely, contact your specialist dealer. The specialist 44 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...

  • Page 45: Control Unit Fault Overview

    Battery under voltage Battery deep discharge Charge as soon as possible Battery cable malfunction­ Check the connection to the battery ing/faulty connection to the (charge the battery if the connection battery is good) ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 45...
  • Page 46 Faulty cabling or plug con­ Check cabling/plug connections nections Contact specialist dealer Brake fault Faulty cabling or plug con­ Check cabling/plug connections nections Contact specialist dealer Emergency stop Faulty cabling or plug con­ Check cabling/plug connections nections Contact specialist dealer 46 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...

  • Page 47: Disposal

    (see damage. All worn and damaged components must be back inside cover or back cover for addresses). replaced. ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 47...

  • Page 48: Appendices

    Transport case (left): 5.1 kg Battery case (right): 5.6 kg All tubes: 7.8 kg Loading ramps: 4.4 kg Battery pack: 7.5 kg Max. load capacity 145 kg (120 kg user + max. 25 kg manual wheelchair) Crawler track tension Crawler track slack 1.5 cm at 3 kg weight 48 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 49 IP protection class (according to DIN EN IP 66 60529) Self-contacting Battery lifetime (complete charging cycles) 700 cycles (subsequently 80% charging capacity) Battery charger For details, see the instructions for use supplied with the battery charger. Control Unit Model enAble40 ScoutCrawler Ottobock | 49...
  • Page 50 Maximum fording depth 100 mm Maximum obstacle height 40 mm Range Approx. 12 km (less depending on the grade, surface and load) Operating temperature -15 °C to +50 °C Transportation and storage temperature -10 °C to +40 °C (at 45 – 85 % relative humidity) range 50 | Ottobock ScoutCrawler...
  • Page 51 Africa Otto Bock HealthCare Otto Bock Algérie E.U.R.L. Otto Bock France SNC Otto Bock Polska Sp. z o. o. Otto Bock de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Otto Bock Korea HealthCare Inc. Deutschland GmbH 91978 Courtaboeuf Cedex 61-029 Poznań · Poland Mackle-Ben Aknoun · Alger C.P.
  • Page 52 Your specialist dealer Versandanschrift für Rücksendungen/Adress for Returns: Otto Bock Manufacturing Königsee GmbH Lindenstraße 13 · 07426 Königsee/Germany Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH Lindenstraße 13 · 07426 Königsee/Germany T +49 (0) 69 9999 9393 · F +49 (0) 69 9999 9392 ccc@ottobock.com ·...

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