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The information provided herein may not be reproduced and/or published in any form, by print, of the publication of this manual. Sunrise Medical executes a policy of continuous improvement and The information provided is valid for the product in its standard version. Sunrise Medical can therefore product.
WheelDrive Rev.E Table of contents ..........................6 This user manual For further information Symbols used in this manual Safety ............................7 Temperature Electromagnetic radiation Moving parts Entrapment points General safety guidelines and instructions Product description........................10 Main parts The user User environment ......................
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WheelDrive Rev.E Anti-tip settings ........................... 26 Transport ............................ 27 Special shipping requirements As a passenger seat in a car Maintenance ..........................29 Maintenance plan Tyres Cleaning Troubleshooting .......................... 32 ......................43 CE declaration and requirements Technical information Labellling ............................ 45 Guarantee ..........................
WheelDrive Rev.E Introduction 1.3 Symbols used in this manual Congratulations on choosing a Sunrise Medical Note! Pointing out possible problems to the user. Sunrise Medical’s high-quality mobility products are designed to enhance independence and make your everyday life easier. Caution! Advice for the user to prevent damage to the product.
WheelDrive Rev.E Safety 2.2 Electromagnetic radiation Please note all safety instructions before Warning! can be used under normal circumstances. Note! radiation emanating from mobile telephones, the environment. Where possible, the medical apparatus and other sources, may paragraphs. 2.1 Temperature of, for example, shop doors, burglar alarm systems and/or garage door openers.
WheelDrive Rev.E 2.4 Entrapment points pack is removed. Caution! 2.5 General safety guidelines and instructions instructions or else due to carelessness during the use, service and cleaning of the circumstances, additional safety instructions may be required. Please contact your dealer immediately if you observe a potential danger during the use of the product.
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WheelDrive Rev.E please contact your dealer. the charging area. Disconnect batteries in case of longer of these applications. propel and brake manually. Caution! Never open the batteries or electronic housings. Do not connect any other equipment to the prevent potential damage to the system. Driving through deep puddles is not considered as normal use and may cause damage to the motors and other electronics.
WheelDrive Rev.E Product description 3.1 Main parts A. Sensor box C. Assist rim D. Drive rim E. Support blocks F. Anti-tip G. Battery pack driving. The amount of support that is provided H. Charge connector Wheel handle force applied to the rim. The smaller Drive rim provides continuous support and can be used to is very intuitive to use, but some practise and training is required for safe usage.
WheelDrive Rev.E 3.2 The user 3.3 The wheelchair decreasing condition and/or strength in body or limbs. The user must be able to estimate and correct for a certain frame, it cannot be put directly onto required. must be able to use, drive, brake and handle a 3.4 User environment intended for one hand operation.
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WheelDrive Rev.E 3.5 Software adjustment options Warning! programmed to an average usage/driving pedestrian areas. behaviour. Please contact your dealer about Do not drive off obstacles higher than 50 mm. Warning! Overcome obstacles only by driving situations. negatively affect the stability of the product. the battery indicator should be on.
WheelDrive Rev.E Use of the power assist 4.1 First use small rubber part to prevent discharge. Take out the battery pack and remove this part before 4.2 Activating the power assist left wheel right wheel C. Battery indicator A. Power On/Off button one longer beep.
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WheelDrive Rev.E Signal Recommended use area Energy consumption One beep Medium Three beeps Outdoor areas and inclines High Note! driving experience.
WheelDrive Rev.E 4.3 Charging the batteries Only use the supplied battery chargers to pack include electronics to control the charging the batteries are fully charged; overloading is not possible. packs need to be charged separately. Both chargers can be used for both battery packs. off for charging.
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WheelDrive Rev.E During charging, the LEDs that are not ON, Step 1 indicate the charge status by lighting the Step 2 Caution! Only use an original battery charger, Step 3 distributed by the manufacturer, to prevent dangerous situations. Step 4 use it indoors.
WheelDrive Rev.E 4.4 Using the batteries Removing the battery pack Placing the battery pack position the battery pack to the contacts of the electronic housing. Push the battery pack and perceptibly clicks into the electronics Warning! pack! With the battery pack removed, some openings are visible - do not push your 4.5 Driving - using the rims movement.
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WheelDrive Rev.E Braking with the Drive rim Warning! the Drive rim. By moving the rim even more clothes that can get caught in the spokes. The acceleration and maximum speed differs The system automatically stops accelerating original spoke guard that is developed for the and tries to keep the maximum speed constant WheelDrive.
WheelDrive Rev.E 4.6 Obstacles and slopes Driving down a curb functions before taking obstacles and slopes. Pushing the wheelchair to take an obstacle An obstacle can be taken by an attendant before pushing. best control for driving and braking. Taking obstacles accelerating after climbing an obstacle.
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WheelDrive Rev.E Driving on slopes Driving up slope with Assist rim 2. When releasing the Assist rim, the motor Warning! brakes and prevents rolling back. an anti-tip device. again. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 until the complete slope is taken. control for driving and braking. Warning! When pushing back yourself e.g.
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WheelDrive Rev.E 4.7 Mounting and dismounting a power assist frame by making use of a quick release axle. is dependent on the brand and type of your your dealer. of the supports is dependent on the brand and determined by your dealer. Dismounting of a wheel position.
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WheelDrive Rev.E Warning! Never pull at the Drive rim to take off the Never use the Drive rim for carrying the the Drive rim. Do not use the Drive rim, but only the tire or the Assist rim for mounting and dismounting Mounting a wheel 1.
WheelDrive Rev.E Warning! Caution! INDES : E1801-1001 (L) 4.8 Storage 1019499 1810LW05000 Note! During storage, the ambient temperature Manufacturing date 2018/10 Caution! batteries. Therefore charge the batteries INDES : E1801-1000 (R) every 3 months to their full capacity. 1019498 1810RW05000 Manufacturing date 2018/10...
WheelDrive Rev.E 4.9 Lifting the power assist wheels Caution! cause severe damage to the sensor system. Warning! 4.10 Safety functionalities For your safety, several safety functionalities are implemented in the system. Most of them obvious in case of unintended use. These intentional functionalities are described here.
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WheelDrive Rev.E 6. To save energy and to avoid possible approximately 15 minutes of not using the...
WheelDrive Rev.E Anti-tip settings Warning! you can temporarily rotate the anti-tips in an Warning! The anti-tip device is important for your safety and prevent you from tipping...
WheelDrive Rev.E Transport 6.1 Transport without occupant Warning! for proper instructions on transportation. Never use the Drive rim for carrying the the Drive rim storing securely. be secured against moving during transport to avoid any danger for the occupants, and to Caution! battery, make sure to securely pack the...
WheelDrive Rev.E 6.2 Special shipping requirements 6.3 As a passenger seat in a car transported by road, rail, sea or air and the Caution! Before you travel, please contact the be able to supply details of any special requirements/instructions. SunriseMedical.eu or request a copy from your retailer.
WheelDrive Rev.E Maintenance Note! dealer once a year or, in the case of intensive use, every six months. All required maintenance that must be performed by the user is described in this section. person; please contact your dealer if a repair is needed.
WheelDrive Rev.E Replacing the sensor box AA batteries Caution! Do not use massive tyres! Both battery compartments of the sensor box See technical information for appropriate tyre type. Caution! time. 7.3 Cleaning The polarity is clearly indicated in the battery non aggressive detergent monthly.
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WheelDrive Rev.E 7.4 Decommissioning the power assist needs to be replaced, it can usually be taken please ask your local authority about the possibilities for recycling or environmentally friendly disposal of the materials. electronic components that should be disposed...
WheelDrive Rev.E Troubleshooting 1. Check section paragraph 4.9 Safety no image functionalities. needed. B. Driving support C. Driving behavior D. Charging E. Battery G. Anti-tip...
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WheelDrive Rev.E A - Switching on Problem User Interface feedback other Possible cause Actions for user Beeps LED’s (and/ or check A1.1. No battery Place battery OR remove and WheelDrive / incorrect battery place again does not placement Red cap on A1.2.
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WheelDrive Rev.E B - Driving Support Problem User Interface feedback other Possible cause Actions for user Beeps LED’s (and/ or check B1. Assist 3/4 rotational B1.1. Assist rim Check if something is rim not input is applied function has causing the 3/4 rotational been disabled on the Assist rim input on the Assist rim, if yes...
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WheelDrive Rev.E B - Driving Support Problem User Interface feedback other Possible cause Actions for user Beeps LED’s (and/ or check B3. Not affect both rims B3.1. Wrong support or settings does not speed up affect both rims B3.2. Handbrake Release brakes is activated affect both rims...
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WheelDrive Rev.E C - Driving Behavior Problem User Interface feedback other Possible cause Actions for user Beeps LED’s (and/ or check C1. Driving not straight button left and right left and right are giving a clearly C1.2. Tire pressure different difference left and right pressure left and right is equal...
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WheelDrive Rev.E C - Driving Behavior Problem User Interface feedback other Possible cause Actions for user Beeps LED’s (and/ or check C4. Self C3.1. Unintended input Check if movement is given created by something input is touching the rims, given by remove it user to the rims and...
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WheelDrive Rev.E D - Charging Problem User Interface feedback other Possible Actions for user cause Beeps LED’s (and/ or check D1. Does no light on D1.1. No not charge charger no light on D1.2. charger Bad plug connection plug in charger and plug in battery D1.3.
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WheelDrive Rev.E E - Battery Problem User Interface feedback other Possible Actions for user cause Beeps LED’s (and/ or check E1. Battery empty fast pressure E1.2. Battery end of life or defect defect. Contact your dealer for replacement setting on Sport Re-programming can be done by your dealer...
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WheelDrive Rev.E F - Installing WheelDrive on chair Problem User Interface feedback other Possible cause Actions for user Beeps LED’s (and/ or check F1. Cannot the axle can F1.1. Handbrake Release handbrake place the not be placed is activated WheelDrive completely in the adaptor can not...
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WheelDrive Rev.E G - Anti-tip Problem User Interface feedback other Possible cause Actions for user Beeps LED’s (and/ or check G1. Anti- G1.1. Anti-tip bolt Contact your dealer tip does came loose not stay G2. Anti-tip G2.1. Anti-tip is bend Contact your dealer damaged/ Makes stripes G2.2.
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WheelDrive Rev.E Signal overview Number of Beep LED’s when Explanation beeps sequence NORMAL BEEPS led’s burning 1 long all led’s off - - - WARNING BEEPS driving input is given. driving is 0 reached open during system start fast blinking red battery led and driving driving...
WheelDrive Rev.E 9.1 CE declaration and requirements Standard EU guideline Requirements as stated in Appendix 1 apply 93l42 EEC EN 12183 EN 12184 test methods ISO 7176-14 Requirements and test methods EN 62304 ISO 7176-21 Requirements and test methods for electromagnetic compatibility of electrically 9.2 Technical information Product Model...
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WheelDrive Rev.E Description Unit Assist rim Drive rim Advised tyres Size Advised pressure 25-540 8 bar Operating temperature ºC -10 and +40 Battery NiMH, 24V, 3.8Ah Battery charge temperature ºC +10 till +30 Battery storage temperature ºC -15 till +30 Battery service life 500 charging cycles º...
These safety features must remain present and clearly legible throughout the 1810RW05000 Replace or repair any markings, symbols Manufacturing date 2018/10 or instructions that have become illegible or damaged immediately. Please contact your dealer for assistance. Sunrise Medical HCM B.V. Sunrise Medical HCM B.V.
1. Should a part or parts of the product require repair or replacement as a result of a manufacturing designated by the manufacturer The product must be repaired by a Sunrise Medical designated batteries, armrest pads, upholstery, tyres, brakes shoes, ferrules, etc.
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