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Amylior Logosilver Topchair Manual

Staircase climbing electric wheelchair, surmounts all obstacles
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STAIRCASE CLIMBING ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR
SURMOUNTS ALL OBSTACLES

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  • Page 1 Find this notice at www.logo-silver.fr STAIRCASE CLIMBING ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR SURMOUNTS ALL OBSTACLES...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................II. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................2.1. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY............... 6 2.2. SAFETY ADVICE FOR MOVING AROUND ON THE WHEELS ...... 7 2.2.1. AVOIDING RISK OF TIPPING .................. 7 2.2.2. AVOIDING COLLISIONS ..................8 2.2.3. AVOIDING BREAKING DOWN IN DIFFICULT CONDITIONS....8 2.3.
  • Page 3 E. ‘MANUAL TRACKS’ MODE ....................20 F. FRONT WHEEL MOVEMENT ................21 G. REAR WHEEL MOVEMENT ................. 23 H. SEAT MOVEMENT ....................24 I. VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ..................25 J. CONFIGURATION MODE ..................25 IV. USE OF TOPCHAIR-S ..................... 26 4.1. SURMOUNTING OBSTACLES IN ‘AUTOMATIC STAIRS’...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I. INTRODUCTION Before anything else, we would like to thank you for your confidence in our products. We hope that your new electric wheelchair will bring you much satisfaction. This user’s guide contains indications concerning the characteristics, use and safety conditions of your wheelchair.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    II. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There is a risk of accident, injury or damage in certain conditions. One should read the following conditions carefully. • Do not use the chair under the influence of alcohol or medication which inhibits your driving ability •...

  • Page 6: Electro-Magnetic Compatibility

    DANGER! This chair has several moving parts driven by cylinders. Be careful that your entourage does not get hurt. Pay particular attention to small children whose fingers may be crushed by the wheel retraction and seat reclining systems. DANGER! Use the seatbelt for every usage NOTE All safety instructions contained in this notice and all other viably associated notices must be respected and applied.

  • Page 7: Safety Advice For Moving Around On The Wheels

    2.2. SAFETY ADVICE FOR MOVING AROUND ON THE WHEELS 2.2.1. Avoiding the risk of tipping • Do not attempt a terrain with a greater gradient than that of the maximum capacity (indicated in the technical characteristics chapter). • Do not surpass the maximum load capacity of the chair (indicated in the technical characteristics chapter).

  • Page 8: Avoiding Collisions

    2.2.2. Avoiding collisions Reduce speed in busy or narrow passages such as doorways and corridors. Do not use the Topchair-S in lanes intended for automobiles. Exercise care when crossing the road. 2.2.3. Avoiding breaking down in difficult conditions Do not journey without assistance into isolated areas or when atmospheric conditions are very poor.

  • Page 9: Using 'Automatic Stairs' Mode

    • Do not mount steps when they are damp or slippery. • Verify the strength of the step-nosing strips on stairs, they must be firmly fixed with a rigid fixation. 2.3.3. Using ‘automatic stairs’ mode The ‘automatic stairs’ mode automatically takes charge of the wheel-sets and simplifies the user’s manipulations.

  • Page 10: Description Of The Topchair-S

    III. DESCRIPTION OF THE TOPCHAIR-S Backrest Headrest Auxiliary control box Joystick controller Armrest- Backrest adjuster Seat Motor disengagement Footrests Driving wheel Fig. 1 *: The chair posseses an automatic stabilizing system which maintains a horizontal seat position. If the chair is in road mode, the user may, for example, incline the seat forward in order to facilitate loading and transferring.

  • Page 11: Technical Characteristics

    3.I. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Accessibility interior, exterior and staircases Configuration 2 rear wheel drive and tracks General dimensions length: 980 mm without legrest width: 690 mm height: 1070 to 1280 mm Seat height from 500 to 630 mm Seat width from 430 to 500 mm Seat depth from 440 to 500 mm Armrest height...

  • Page 12: Electric/Electronic System

    3.2. ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC SYSTEM 3.2.1. Protection of the electric/electronic system The electronic command system of the chair is equipped with a current control device in order to avoid a deterioration of circuits in the case of a surcharge. While the motors are subject to significant efforts over prolonged periods, the power provided by the device is progressively reduced to avoid overheating.

  • Page 13: Charging The Batteries

    In the case of a complete discharge, the recharge can take up to 10 hours. If you don’t use your chair for a prolonged period, it is recommended to recharge the batteries once a month ( in this scenario it would be useful to put the chair on it’s tracks while moving the front wheels back and forward to avoid tyre deformation).

  • Page 14: Controls And Operation

    Charging the batteries: Fig. 2 • Turn off the chair by pushing the on/off button on the joystick • Connect the charger to the joystick first, the charging socket is on it’s bottom side (fig.2) • Plug in the charger then turn it on. •...

  • Page 15: Joystick Operations

    The joystick controls the Topchair’s movements with the option of certain special functions (electric footrest, reclining backrest, eco-mode). The auxiliary LCD box controls the Topchair’s special functions: • Control of the stairs mode • Control of the rear wheel movements •...

  • Page 16: Manoeuveur Controls

    A. Joystick manoeuvering The joystick (4) allows you to control the speed (within the range defined by the speed buttons) and the direction of the chair. The further forward you push it, the more you increase the speed. To reverse, pull it backwards, move the joystick left or right to steer. If you push the joystick completely to the right or left the chair will turn in it’s tightest possible turning circle.

  • Page 17: Joystick With Lighting Kit Option

    F. Joystick with lighting kit option Button 9 : hazard lights Button 10 : headlights and tail-lights Button 11 : Left indicator Button 12 : Right indicator Display Definition Lights off System off Lights fixed on System on Full charge if all lights are lit. Less lights indicate a reduced charge. Lights blinking slowly Weak batteries.

  • Page 18: Modes Of Use

    A. Modes of use Upon starting the LCD box, 3 modes of use appear. Fig. 6 ‘Road’ mode ‘Automatic stairs’ mode ‘Manual tracks’ mode, accessible in ‘road’ mode Use the buttons (1) and (3) to select the desired mode and validate with button (2). B.

  • Page 19: Road' Mode

    C. ‘Road’ mode In road mode it is possible to select the modes: • Manual tracks ( see III-2-e) • Automatic stairs ( see III-2-d) Also, to act upon: • The movements of the seat ( see III-2-h). • The front wheel movements ( see III-2-f). •...

  • Page 20: Automatic Stairs' Mode

    D. ‘Automatic stairs’ mode This mode allows the safe mounting of obstacles and automates seat and wheel movements. The operational details are provided in paragraph 1 : Mounting in automatic stairs mode. In ‘automatic stairs’ mode, it is not possible to change mode, or to control the wheels or the seat position.

  • Page 21: Front Wheel Movement

    It is possible to select the mode: • Road (see II-2-c). And to manipulate : • The front wheel movements (see II-2-f). • The rear wheel movements (see II-2-g). • The volume control (see II-2-j). Use buttons (1) and (3) to select the desired mode and validate the selection with button (2). DANGER ! In this mode the retraction and protraction of the front and rear wheels are controlled by the user.
  • Page 22 • To protract the front wheels press the (3) button. A repetitive animation displays the movement of the wheels. Once the wheels are completely protracted, this message appears: Wheels protracted DANGER ! Before retracting the front wheels, insure that you are in track mode and that the rear wheels are protracted.

  • Page 23: Rear Wheel Movement

    G. Rear wheel movements • To retract or protract the rear wheels, select the rear wheel mode (2): Rear wheel mode selected: • To protract the rear wheels press the button (3). A repetitive animation displays the movement of the wheels. Once the wheels are completely protracted, this message appears: Wheels protracted •...

  • Page 24: Seat Movement

    DANGER ! Before protracting the rear wheels insure that you are in track mode with the front wheels retracted. The non-compliance of this directive, in certain conditions, results in the rear wheels not fully protracting. • To exit rear wheel mode push the (2) button H.

  • Page 25: Volume Adjustment

    • To incline the seat press the (1) button. A repetitive animation displays the movement of the seat. Once the seat is completed inclined, this appears: • To exit seat mode press the (2) button. I. Volume control The Topchair-S integrates an audible warning system to warn the user during certain phases. It is possible to mute this warning system.

  • Page 26: Use Of Topchair-S

    Configuration mode: • To exit, select the exit door and push the (2) button Exit selected: IV. USE OF TOPCHAIR-S 4.1. OBSTACLE MOUNTING IN ‘AUTOMATIC STAIRCASE’ MODE To surpass every-day obstacles ( eg: footpath >5cm) or a staircase, the steps to follow are identical.

  • Page 27: Climbing In 'Automatic Stairs' Mode

    WARNING ! Take into account the recommendations in paragraph III.3 and in particular the limitations due to the use of infrared sensors and types of step noses. 4.1.1. Climbing in ‘automatic staircase’ mode • Position yourself at the bottom of the stairs and reverse up to the point of contact with the first step.
  • Page 28 • When you arrive at the top of the stairs the system stops and beeps • Make sure that you have arrived at the top of the stairs and wheel protraction can be performed without danger. Are you at the top of the stairs ? •...

  • Page 29: Descending In 'Automatic Stairs' Mode

    • When the chair has completely reached the upper landing, reverse at least 30 cms from the edge, then select the road mode, which will lower the front wheels and pass the traction to the rear wheels. NOTE For security reasons the system forbids the mounting a bias beyond an acceptable angle and attempts to automatically correct the alignment ! You are not...
  • Page 30 • Continue the descent using the joystick, increase the speed if necessary. • Reduce speed when you arrive at the bottom of the staircase • When the tracks rest on the last step nose and the Exiting at the bottom lower landing, the system stops the movement, beeps, of the stairs and automatically descends the rear wheel-set.

  • Page 31: Warning Message In 'Automatic Stairs' Mode

    4.1.3. Warning message in ‘automatic stairs’ mode MESSAGE CAUSES SOLUTIONS • The chair is not aligned • Correct the trajectory with the axis of the of the chair to attain stairs. the axis. ! You are not straight. Realign yourself with the stairs.

  • Page 32: Surmounting Obstacles In 'Manual Tracks' Mode

    4.2. MOUNTING AN OBSTACLE IN ‘MANUAL TRACKS’ MODE This procedure must only be used if the automatic stairs mode is inoperative. The maximum authorised gear is : • 1 or 2 In transition phases (entry and exit of staircases) • 1 or 2 while descending the obstacle •...
  • Page 33 • Select the front wheel movement mode. • Completely retract the front wheel-set. • Reverse until the tracks are pushing on the first step. Wheels retracted • Select the rear wheel movement mode. • Completely retract the rear wheel-set. • Begin slowly to climb up backwards using the joystick, driving particularly slowly for the first two steps so that the seat cylinder has time to adjust horizontally •...
  • Page 34 WARNING ! If you pass the tipping- point without protracting the rear wheel-set the chair will suddenly rock backwards. It is absolutely necessary for inexperienced users to ask for help from a third party to determine the tipping-point and to cushion any rocking. •...

  • Page 35: Descending In 'Manual Tracks' Mode

    • Select ‘road’ mode 4.2.2. Descending an obstacle in ‘manual tracks’ mode • Position yourself close to the staircase, moving forwards into the axis. • Select first gear • Select ‘manual tracks’ mode • Select front wheel movement mode and completely retract the front wheel-set.
  • Page 36 • Start the descent very slowly forwards by using the joystick. • Stop when the tracks are resting on the first step nose and you have passed the tipping-point. Wheels retracted WARNING ! It is forbidden to descend stairs with the rear wheels protracted, this risks serious injury.
  • Page 37 • Select the rear wheel movement mode and completely protract the rear wheel-set. • Move forward a few centimetres to disengage from the stairs. Wheels protracted • Select the front wheel movement mode and completely protract the front wheel-set. Wheels protracted P·37...

  • Page 38: Manual Maneuvering

    • Select ‘road’ mode which will now transfer the traction to the rear wheels. 4.3. MANUAL MANOEUVERING The wheelchair’s motors are equipped with magnetic brakes which prevent the chair rolling on its own when you are stopped. The engine brakes are automatically engaged when the joystick is in a neutral position.

  • Page 39: Engaging The Engine Brakes

    4.3.2. Engaging the engine brakes: • Put the joystick in a neutral position and stop. • Turn the left engine knob clockwise and the right engine knob anti-clockwise. 4.4. OTHER FUNCTIONS 4.4.1. Locking the wheelchair To lock the system and prevent unauthorised use of your wheelchair, follow these instructions: •...

  • Page 40: Care And Maintenance

    V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 5.I. DIAGNOSIS OF THE JOYSTICK IN THE CASE OF ERROR DETECTION The electronic system is able to detect an abnormal condition concerning the motors, brakes, wiring, or the electronic module itself. The error is indicated by the rapid flashing of one or more of the charge indicator LEDs.

  • Page 41: Vehicule Cleaning

    5.2. CLEANING THE VEHICLE When cleaning the vehicle: • Only use a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent. • Do not use abrasives for cleaning. • Do not expose the parts of the electronic system to water. • Do not use a high pressure cleaner. 5.3.

  • Page 42: Repairing A Tyre

    5.5. REPAIRING A TYRE Tools • 5mm allen key • Torque wrench • Tyre repair kit with inner tube or a new inner tube • Talcum powder • Concrete screws Wheel disassembly • Retract the front and rear wheel-sets to put the chair on the tracks. •...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Batteries

    • Repair or replace the inner tube and reinstall (when reinstalling a repaired inner tube, it is preferable to add talcum powder on wet parts of the inner tube). • Partially inflate the inner tube and reinstall in the rim. •...

  • Page 44: Removing The Batteries

    5.6.1. REMOVING THE BATTERIES • Remove the rear cover. • Remove the fuse cover and the fuse. • Disconnect the C1 and C2 cables. • Remove the batteries. • Unscrew the - (GND) and the + (+24) battery poles and the fuse cables. (FUSE1 and FUSE2).

  • Page 45: Guarantee

    VI. GUARANTEE The wheelchair is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of delivery, excluding corrosion, normal wear of parts (tyres etc.), abnormal use, usage which does not comply with the instructions of use. The batteries are guaranteed for 1 year. •...

  • Page 46: Discarding

    VII. DISCARDING ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE To discard the TOPCHAIR, eliminate all components and materials in an environmentally friendly manner and in accordance with waste sorting requirements. • Respect the provisions and requirements in force in your country for the protection of the environment.
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