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  • Page 1 The Paravan wheelchair series User manual PR Heavy Duty www.paravan.com V2.1...
  • Page 2 Publisher and Copyright Holder: PARAVAN GmbH, 72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau Date of publication: 01.10.2019 Document: PRHD_Benutzerhandbuch_V2.1_US...
  • Page 3 Dear customer, Thank you very much for having chosen our PR series PARAVAN electric wheelchair. You will find all the important information and tips you need on your new electric wheelchair in this User's Manual. Please carefully read the information on the pages to follow in order to make sure your electric wheel chair will give you many years of problem-free service.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    6.5.1 Section 24 Special means of transport .................. 41 3.1.2 Notes on usage ........................27 Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair .............42 3.1.3 Notes on transport ........................28 Definition of vocabulary for parts and their positions ............42 Functional description ..................29 Definition of vocabulary for parts, place of installation, chassis ..........
  • Page 5 Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical ..........47 13.9 The driving programmes / drive levels ................... 64 13.10 Driving manually, manual operation ..................65 10.1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair ................. 47 13.10.1 Use of the brake release lever (emergency release) ............. 65 10.2 The armrest cushion .......................
  • Page 6 16.2.2 Status display ........................... 90 Technology 16.2.3 Start and switch off ......................... 91 16.2.4 Switch direction indicator on and off ..................92 Electrical system ....................109 16.2.5 Switch light on and off ......................92 20.1 Automatic safety switches ...................... 109 16.2.6 Switch hazard lights on and off ....................
  • Page 7 Abbildungsverzeichnis Abb. 1: QR Code ............................ 13 Fig. 29: Illustration of improper belt-restraint fit ................. 69 Abb. 2: Direction of travel ........................15 Fig. 30: Illustration of proper belt-restraint fit ..................69 Abb. 3: Safety note ..........................22 Fig. 31: Rear securement points ......................
  • Page 8 Content of the Dahl standard set (Art no.501750) ..............120 Abb. 71: Overview Dockingstation ......................121 Abb. 72: Allen key ........................... 122 Abb. 73: Paravan chassis ........................122 Abb. 74: Knurled screw .......................... 123 Abb. 75: Four cnurled screws ........................ 123 Abb. 76: Rear panel..........................

  • Page 9: Details On Publisher

    Details on publisher Your manufacturer PARAVAN GmbH Main office / HQ/ Production Plant Paravanstraße 5-10, D-72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau › Phone: +49 (0) 73 88 / 99 95-91 › Fax: +49 (0) 73 88 / 99 95-999 › Email: info@paravan.com › Internet: www.paravan.com › Managing Director: Roland Arnold Abb. 1: QR Code Many mobile phones and PDAs contain an integrated camera...
  • Page 10 (taking out of service). Below are listed and described the product's most important features. All product features mentioned may be com- › Copyright © PARAVAN GmbH 2017. All rights reserved! bined variously in different models, and functions and may differ from the standard version.

  • Page 11: Disclaimer

    Guarantee cover is defined exclusively by the relevant provisions set by PARAVAN. wheelchair be guaranteed error and fault free operation. PARAVAN GmbH does not take any responsibility for or give any guarantee against damages or operational interruptions that may be caused during operation by...
  • Page 12 All alterations must be executed by PARAVAN GmbH. WA R N I N G PARAVAN GmbH reserves the right to make technical alterations and improvements to the product in the Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheel- interests of four customers and due to advancing technology.
  • Page 13 Target groups Explanation of symbols The operator must attain or acquire a familiarity with the following points before putting the electric wheel- You will come across the following symbols and warning signs while reading the User's Manual. chair into operation: ›...
  • Page 14 Safety note General safety notes 3.1.1 Notes on usage 2.3.1 Structure of safety notices You can find the following information in the safety notes: You must under all circumstances observe the following safety notes for your own safety, for that of people in your vicinity and to protect the environment.
  • Page 15 WA R N I N G WA R N I N G Danger of tipping over for persons when using the electric Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheel- wheelchair on surfaces with a slope of more than 10°. chair in a state not conforming to its state upon delivery.
  • Page 16 3.1.2 Notes on usage C A U T I O N WA R N I N G Material damage to the electric wheelchair through overload- Danger of injury for persons when travelling with the electric ing the vehicle. wheelchair over impassible surfaces. Danger of fall and of tipping over for persons when operating Material damage to the electric wheelchair though the effect of heat greater than 41°C.

  • Page 17: Manufacturing Standard

    Manufacturing standard 3.1.3 Notes on transport The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is a multifunctional electric wheelchair which, due to its compact design, is ideally suited to both indoor and outdoor usage. C A U T I O N The electric wheelchair is built and tested to ensure the highest possible level of safety for its operator and Material damage to the electric wheelchair through slipping his or her immediate environment.
  • Page 18 4.2.1 Usage of the electric wheelchair The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is functionally and structurally intended for the transport of a single person - unproblematic in indoor and outdoor areas. The interface in relation to operation by the user and the liability of the manu- facturer of the electric wheelchair is the control panel, including its joystick and any optional operational units ›...

  • Page 19: Approvals, Certifications

    The anchoring of the safety belt has been certified and approved in ac- PARAVAN GmbH uses accumulators that are rated as "non-hazardous cargo" on condition that the relevant cordance with 76/115/EEC as has the seat in relation to its anchoring accumulators are not suffering mechanical damage of any type.

  • Page 20: Details Relating To The Product

    Details relating to the product Trademark and type labelling (ratings plate) Position of the type label (ratings plate) You can read this information from the device's ratings plate. They are One copy of the type label (ratings plate) has been affixed to your elec- very important in all correspondence with PARAVAM GmbH in guaran- tric wheelchair.

  • Page 21: Details On Your Electric Wheelchair

    5.4.2 Accessories deliverable › PARAVAN docking station to allow you to secure the electric wheel- chair easily and quickly in your vehicle, e.g. when the electric wheel- chair is being used as a driver's seat. Stick a duplicate of your ratings plate here! Abb.

  • Page 22: Description/Functioning Or Your Electric Wheelchair

    Driving speed, control of the two drive motors › Secondary functions, depending on the control panel and equipment being used. Special controls A variety of special controls can be used on the PARAVAN electric wheelchair, including the following: › Chin control ›...

  • Page 23: Vibration-Damped Foot Rests

    Vibration-damped foot rests Safe for traffic conditions according to German traffic law Optionally, the PARAVAN electric wheelchair can be enhanced to be- › Impact-damped, separate or conjoined in order to counter spasticity. come a vehicle approved for use in road traffic using: ›...
  • Page 24 Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair Definition of vocabulary for parts and their positions Definition of vocabulary for parts, place of installation, chassis The following terms for components and parts will be used in this user's The following terms for components and parts will be used in this us- manual.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Paravan Electric Wheelchair

    Fitting for docking station  › Brake release lever, emergency release  › Drive motor  › Lift motor with lifting rod and gearing  › Bracket for ancillary components  Abb. 12: Components, front of chassis Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair...

  • Page 26: Handing Over The Electric Wheelchair

    Check that your your electric wheelchair is complete and compare the state in which it was delivered with what is indicated on your order. Where there is any doubt, contact PARAVAN GmbH immediately! Check (visually) that your electric wheelchair is in proper order. Report any damage that may be due to trans- port or delivery immediately in writing to your ›...

  • Page 27: Settings On Your Electric Wheelchair; Electronic

    Your PARAVAN electric wheel- All parameters used in PARAVAN controls can be adjusted later to your needs and wishes. These parameters chair is build so that it can be adjusted to the needs of any body mass.

  • Page 28: The Armrest Cushion

    (optional) 10.4.1 Setting the lower leg length The projection and length of the lower leg can be set electrically using the PARAVAN control's length setting. (optional) 10.3 Einstellung der Beweglichkeit des Fahrpults Fig. 14: Arm rest cushion Fig.

  • Page 29: Setting The Tibialis Angle

    The projection of the lower leg and of the tibialis angle (between the up- match your individual needs. per and lower leg) can be made using the angle setting of the PARAVAN control, depending on how your model is equipped. (optional) The following settings are available: ›...

  • Page 30: Use Of The Special Orthopaedic Seat

    The back support and the back support angle can be changed manually. Optionally, the back support and the back support angle can be changed height of the head support to your individual needs in 5 stages. electrically using the PARAVAN control. You have the following settings available: ›...
  • Page 31 Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding 12.1 Removing and reattaching the rear cladding 12.2 Removing and reattaching the side cladding The chassis cladding can be removed for maintenance, repair or clean- The chassis cladding can be removed for maintenance, repair or clean- ing.
  • Page 32 Driving your electric wheelchair 13.1 Insurance, civil liability insurance 13.2 Functional checking before driving We recommend speaking with your insurance advisor before starting use, so that the use of the electric For your own safety, you must check the following points before begin- wheelchair is included in your insurance policies –...
  • Page 33 13.3 Buckling the safety belt 13.4 Controlling the electric wheelchair's travel direction Listen for an audible clicking into place of the buckle latch  in the belt fastener  when buckling the safety belt. The electric wheelchair is steered using the joystick on the drive panel.
  • Page 34 Braking systems on your electric wheelchair In order to guarantee the highest possible level of safety, the PARAVAN electric wheelchair uses two braking (safety) systems that work independently of each other. The functions of each of these safety systems are The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is equipped with front-wheel drive.
  • Page 35 13.7 Braking the electric wheelchair 13.8 Travelling on hills, uphill and downhill travel For your own safety you must observe and follow the following advice during uphill and downhill travel: The braking mechanism; i.e. the process from initiating the braking process until the electric wheelchair comes to a stop, depends very heavily on a number of factors, such as: ›...

  • Page 36: Driving Manually, Manual Operation

    Driving manually, manual operation 13.10.1 Use of the brake release lever (emergency release) The PARAVAN electric wheelchair has four different driving programmes, or drive levels. You can select the › If you want to push the electric wheelchair, you must move both drive level you want or final driving speed of your electric wheelchair on the control panel.

  • Page 37: Terrain Requirements, Surfaces

    Parking and storing your electric wheelchair 13.11 Terrain requirements, surfaces In order to prevent damage to your electric wheelchair, you must observe the following rules when you park it, e.g. overnight, or for any longer period of time: WA R N I N G ›...

  • Page 38: Loading And Transporting Your Electric Wheelchair

    No other securing is required if your vehicle is equipped with a unoccupied (without any person or baggage on board). PARAVAN docking station. › The loading should be done only by persons familiar with the safe handling of your electric wheelchair.

  • Page 39: Fasten The Seatbelt In A Moving Vehicle

    15.3 Fasten the seatbelt in a moving vehicle 15.4 Securing the wheelchair with a 4 point strap restraint system Standard ISO 10542-1 tie down straps are only tested to 85 kg + user. D A N G E R It is recommended to use with 4 point strap restraint system rated for the total weight of the wheelchair in- Potential risk of injury or serious injury or death.

  • Page 40: Occupant Restraint Instruction

    15.5 Occupant restraint instruction Use a vehicle anchored occupant restraint system to secure the occupant. The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Fig. 34. › › Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with use comfort. Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must used to restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility of ›...

  • Page 41: Dahl Docking Systems Assembly

    The following instructions explain how to assemble the Dahl Docking › May only be connected and disconnected by qualified per- Station MK II and VarioDock™ on the wheelchair, using the PARAVAN sonnel. adaption kit. Please also refer to Dahl Engineerings instructions for ve- ›...

  • Page 42: Content Of Dahl Docking Stations

    15.6.1 Content of Dahl docking stations Fig. 37: Content of Dahl Docking Station MK II standard set # 501750 Fig. 38: Content of Dahl VarioDock™ standard set # 503600 Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair...

  • Page 43: Fitting Of The Dahl Lock Plate On Wheelchair

    ⑧ Hexagon nut ISO 4032 - M8 ④ ④ › To install the Dahl Locking plate use PARAVAN Adaption kit, article number 33187 To assemble the adapter set of the Dahl docking station, you need › two Allen keys, size 5 and size 10, a Torx 27 and a wrench SW 13.
  • Page 44 Fasten the Dahl system on both sides with four M8 x 12 pan-head › The PARAVAN adapter kit can also be pushed further forwards or backwards and fastened screws each. accordingly, depending on the position of the counterpart in the vehicle.

  • Page 45: Description Of The Dahl Docking System Functions

    To attach the Dahl Docking Station to the PR piccolino, use the screws 15.6.3 Description of the Dahl Docking system functions provided. ① Dahl Docking station ② Lock plate and spacer ③ Lock pin ④ Red LED ⑤ Green LED ⑥...

  • Page 46: Securing The Wheelchair In The Docking Station

    15.6.4 Securing the wheelchair in the docking station Maneuver the wheelchair slowly and in a uniform direction over the docking station. The lock plate under › the wheelchair helps to guide the wheelchair into place in the docking station. When the lock plate is fully D A N G E R engaged in the docking station, a spring-action locking pin automatically secures the lock plate.

  • Page 47: Release From The Docking Station

    15.6.5 Release from the docking station 15.6.6 Manual release in case of electric failure A manual emergency release is located at the front edge of the When the vehicle has been brought to a halt, remove the safety belt. › docking station.

  • Page 48: Control

    Control 16.2 Control panel R-NET CJSM-L 16.1 Driving in electric wheelchair 16.2.1 Overview of the control elements 16.1.1 Climbing ability With the control panel (joystick) built into your power wheelchair, you ⑧ › When driving over obstacles higher than approx. 60-70mm, the power wheelchair can become lodged on ①...

  • Page 49: Start And Switch Off

    16.2.3 Start and switch off 16.2.2 Status display Start The function keys are used to select the specific functions displayed in ① Push the “on/off” switch ①. the assigned fields on the display. › The last selected function in terms of movement level/seat function is shown.
  • Page 50 16.2.4 Switch direction indicator on and off 16.2.6 Switch hazard lights on and off Press the “hazard lights”key ① for the “hazard lights on” function. Press key ① or ② for the respective direction indicator, left or right. › The hazard lights switch themselves on, while the hazard lights symbol flashes red and ›...
  • Page 51 16.2.7 Driving functions overview 16.2.8 Select drive program, drive Overview of the driving functions shown on the display of the control The power wheelchair must be in driving mode. panel during driving, steering and braking actions of the power wheel- ›...
  • Page 52 16.2.9 Electrical seat adjustment 16.2.10 Set time/date Use the “Mode key” to switch from the drive program to the seat func- Press and hold the “slower” ① and “faster” ② speed keys to access the tions. Select the seat function by moving the joystick “← left/right →”. “Settings”...
  • Page 53 16.2.11 Show/hide clock, configure 12h/24h display 16.2.12 Adjust display brightness Select the program function: Select the program function: › Press and hold the keys ①+②. › Press and hold the “slower” ① and “faster” ② speed keys. › The “Settings” menu appears. ›...
  • Page 54 16.2.14 Block the controls (with the wheelchair switched on) ① Turn the controls on and press and hold the ON/OFF button ① until › you hear a beeping sound › Move the joystick ② forwards until you hear a beeping sound ②...
  • Page 55 Getting out of your electric wheelchair When getting out of your wheelchair independently, you should keep in mind the following points for your own safety: › You should be able to deal with your own body weight safely. › You should be able to push against the electric wheelchair with both arms simultaneously and with each exerting equal strength.
  • Page 56 During any move from the side, follow this sequence of actions: Appropriate use and operation of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair involves subjecting it to the recommend- ed annual maintenance plan. All powered parts, and particularly the lift arm, are structurally designed so that ›...
  • Page 57 Disposal and environmental protection 18.2 Cleaning and care The electric wheelchair itself and its individual components are designed to enjoy a long service life. During manufacture and construction,care was taken to use recyclable and harmless raw materials as much as pos- High-pressure cleaners should not be used to clean the electric wheelchair.
  • Page 58 Take advantage of the opportunity to recycle the packaging The electric wheelchair must be completely cleaned and subjected to a thorough inspection by a service technician authorised by PARAVAN GmbH before being put back into use. in an environmentally friendly manner. Recycling of waste is Fig.
  • Page 59 19.3 Notes on transfer Where the PARAVAN electric wheelchair is transferred to new user, all technical documentation required for safe use and operation, such as; › The User's Manual and › Service logs must be passed on to the new user.
  • Page 60 Electrical system 20.1 Automatic safety switches The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is equipped with two automatically triggered safety switches and an elec- trical overload protection mechanism. Taken individually, they may be described as follows: › Main safety switch The main switch protects the electric wheelchair's entire electrical system from any overload of electri- cal devices by activating immediately to cut off electricity from your electric wheelchair.

  • Page 61: The Main Safety Switch

    20.2 The main safety switch 20.3 The secondary safety switch The secondary safety switch can be found on the left under the The main safety switch is positioned at the rear of the electric wheelchair on the left. electric wheelchair's cladding. A raised button ...

  • Page 62: Overload Protection

    (control, electronics, etc.). If you have a need for this facility – for example for a breathing apparatus, please contact PARAVAN GmbH. The external connections will be made to suit the needs of the affected user and the cable loop will be cut or relayed as necessary.

  • Page 63: The Lighting System

    The maintenance-free accumulators Depending on the variant you have chosen, your PARAVAN electric Your PARAVAN electric wheelchair is fitted with high-quality, high-performance accumulators. These mainte- nance-free accumulators are entirely enclosed. The system is not designed to need or allow any refilling or wheelchair may be equipped with a complete set of road-approved lighting using LED technology.
  • Page 64 20.8 Notes on accumulators 20.9 Changing your accumulators If it should become necessary to replace the accumulators in The enclosed accumulators should never be opened. Opening the accumulators will cause irrepara- ble damage to these components, possibly resulting in a complete loss of energy supply. your electric wheelchair, let your service technician or dealer do the work in order to guarantee the safe function or your electric See Section "22.1 Dealing with closed accumulators"...

  • Page 65: The Maintenance-Free Accumulators

    20.10 Charging your electric wheelchair 20.10.1 Procedure for charging your electric wheelchair › Switch electric wheelchair off. Charge the accumulators only with the charging device supplied. The recharging device is available › Place the charging device on a heat-resistant surface e.g. the foot in 2 models: supports.

  • Page 66: The Charging Device

    Technical equipment 21.1 Technical data and dimensionsv 20.10.2 The charging device Orthopaedic seat K210 seating unit The charging device is suitable for automatic charging of the accu- mulators. The charging device is protected by a water-resistant sheet- Tilting Backward 30° steel housing.

  • Page 67: Technical Equipment

    Electrics Driving properties Accumulators 2 x 88 Ah Floor clearance 70mm Lights LED-Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger Maximum height of obstacles 60mm LED-Front- und Heckleuchten Turning radius 880mm Range 30km* Maximum slope (uphill) 12° = 21%** Suspension / tyres Maximum slope (downhill) 10° = 17%** Distance between wheels for drive axle 610mm Maximum lateral slope...

  • Page 68: Replacement Parts

    The replacement of original parts by third-party components or by reproduction (copied) original position is channelled via a glass fibre mat from the positive to the negative electrode and finally converted parts is strictly forbidden! Obtain your spare parts exclusively from your dealer or from PARAVAN GmbH.

  • Page 69: Systems And Technical Documentation

    22.2 Customer service book 22.3 EU Declaration of Conformity › 1. Inspection (12 months after commissioning) Date: Signature: Stamp: › 2. Inspection (annual) Date: Signature: Stamp: › 3. Inspection (annual) Date: Signature: Stamp: › 4. Inspection (annual) Date: Signature: Stamp: ›...

  • Page 70: Protocol Of The Handover Briefing

    22.4 Protocol of the handover briefing Due to the flexible options available for setting up your electric wheelchair, you must observe the following Foot rests: points: › When adjusting the height and angle of the foot rests, be careful that the height does not make contact with the seat padding.
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  • Page 74 The Paravan wehhlchair series User manual PR Heavy Duty Paravan GmbH Paravanstraße 5-10 72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau Germany Phone: +49 (0) 73 88 / 99 95-60 Fax: +49 (0) 73 88 / 99 95-999 Email: info@paravan.de www.paravan.com V2.0...

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