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BLACK EDITION Translation of the original user manual 2020-08 (1.1)
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Spare parts Showroom & exhibition devices With our professional service concept Repair processing Re-use AAT proves once again its high claim of quality and off ers its clients an all-inclu- Technical information Complaints sive package.
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You will also fi nd all safety-relevant changes that have been made to the user manual on our homepage. All versions with details of the production period of the product are obtainable at: www aat-online de/bda/max-e_black_edition Manufacturer’s signature:...
Table of Contents Symbols and safety instructions Explanation of the symbols on the packaging Explanation of the symbols on the device Product description Device overview ..........8 Indication and intended use .
Stability tests were performed under laboratory conditions. max-e may behave differently under real conditions compared to laboratory tests. Training may only be carried out by the manufacturer, the AAT field staff or the qualified specialist shop. CAUTION External heat sources may cause the surface temperature to rise (e.g. sunlight)!
WARNING / RISK OF CRUSHING Never touch rotating/moving parts (e.g. engagement of gear wheel in the toothed ring), to prevent crushing. DANGER max-e must not be operated in the case of severe visual impairment and/or blindness! Do not exceed the total permissible weight and the maximum person weight, as this may lead to defects or an overloading of max-e! Avoid driving in heavy rain, ice, snow and on unsurfaced ground (sand, mud, loose crushed rock) to prevent slipping!
EC Directives 2006/42/EC, 2007/47/EC und 93/42/EC Serial number of the product e. g. Q1604XXXXXX Note on the user manual The user manual must be observed! www.aat-online.de 24 V - Electrical voltage / V = Volt Inspection plate for technical safety testing (see Chapter 9 6)
Product description 4 1 Device overview Manufacturer’s informa- tion: For a simplifi ed assignment of the individual components, the numbers listed here are cited in full for the fi rst time in the following chapters. Battery pack ON/OFF Power lead; Battery pack connection Horn Battery bag Speed selection fast...
4 2 Indication and intended use The max-e is an electrical transport device and is attached to a manual wheelchair. The objective of the electrical transport device is to make movement with a manual wheelchair easier for a self-propelled person and to take over the force generation for the movement of the wheelchair. This shall maintain autonomous movement and increase mobility and flexibility for the patient.
4 4 Technical data WARNING - Do not exceed the total permissible weight and the maximum weight of the person, as this may lead to defects or an overloading of max-e! NOTE - Observe the technical data. Technology max-e Drive dimensions Width: min.
Installation 5 1 Quick-release wheels DANGER - Quick-release wheels must lock into place, as they may become detached unexpectedly! If the wheelchair still has the original wheels on, then remove them and attach the pair of wheels with toothed rings that is included in the max-e’s delivery contents. Position the drive wheel and Adapt wheel.
Manufacturer information: The width of the Delrin castor bracket is set especially for your wheelchair. If you have any questions or need to make any changes, please contact your authorised specialised dealer, the AAT field team or the manufacturer. Activate the parking brakes to Manufacturer’s recommen-...
WARNING - Check the anti-tip supports before initial operation to ensure safety! If anti-tip supports are not available on your wheelchair as standard, use AAT anti-tip supports in pairs! The wheelchair bracket determines which anti-tip supports you require. The type of holder you should attach to your wheelchair depends on the model of your wheelchair.
Option 2: Bracket with locking pin Press in the locking pin button Push the anti-tip support into Observe the “R” + “L” markings! Repeat process and pull it out. the bracket and secure with the locking pin. on the other side. Starting up DANGER - Operation only by a single, trained person.
WARNING - Never touch rotating/moving parts (e.g. engagement of gear wheel in the toothed ring), to prevent crushing. WARNING - If the drive elements become blocked or when the driving behaviour has been altered, switch off max-e immediately and do not use it! WARNING - Observe the maximum permissible weight (see chapter 4.4)! CAUTION - Always overcome kerbs/obstacles backwards (see chapter 6.4)! CAUTION - Maintain sufficient distance to the edge of the kerb to avoid damage!
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Apply the brakes Switch off. Overload warning sign. Before the drive shafts are Pressure reduces and the engaged, secure the wheel- drive shafts retract. chair by applying the parking brake. Error messages. (see chapter 10.2)
6 3 Driving with max-e DANGER - When going up a slope, reduce the speed in order to prevent the wheelchair from tilting backwards! NOTE - Please refer to the chapter on warning notices, error messages and troubleshooting! NOTE - Display lighting switches off if the operating unit has not been used for 20 seconds. »...
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Emergency release button Unplug power lead Press the emergency release » Wheelchair can be moved manually! necessary, apply the parking button. Pressure reduces and brake beforehand). the drive shafts retract. Emergency stop function If, while moving (joystick deflected), the user presses the OFF button, the drive stops immediately and an acoustic warning signal sounds.
6 4 Overcoming obstacles NOTE - Observe the wheelchair manufacturer’s information on the maximum obstacle height in the user manual without fail! NOTE - Be mindful of the anti-tip supports if you need to climb edges or obstacles as they can otherwise be damaged. 6 5 Deactivating the drive Turning off the max-e.
Care and maintenance WARNING - Repairs and technical safety tests are performed by the manufacturer, the AAT field staff or the authorised specialist shop! NOTE - Perform a visual inspection prior to each start-up! If parts are visibly defective or missing, contact the authorised specialist shop or the manufacturer! NOTE - It is recommended to perform a technical safety test every two years.
9 1 Battery pack and charger WARNING - Never short-circuit or connect the poles of the battery pack to avoid electric shocks! CAUTION - During the charging procedure, ensure that cables are laid safely to avoid tripping over them! CAUTION - Do not attempt to repair or bypass defective fuses to avoid electric shocks! CAUTION - Protect against moisture to avoid electric shocks! NOTE - Never carry the charger by the charging cable/charging line.
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LED green = battery full LED orange = battery is approx. 10 hours charging Charge the battery pack in the motor vehicle Deactivate max-e (see Remove the battery pack. Connect voltage transformer chapter 6.5) unplug » Open Velcro and remove and charger.
If your fuses burn out frequently, please contact authorised specialist dealer, AAT field team GmbH or the manufacturer. Only use new fuses with 40 Ah! Replacement fuses are available from the manufacturer. Push in fuse drawer. The...
Your max-e and its batteries are durable products. After expiry of the natural service life, you can return these components to AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH or their specialist dealers for disposal. On this product you will find the symbol of the "crossed out dustbin" ac- cording to the WEEE regulation.
9 6 Technical safety testing NOTE - Technical safety tests may only be performed by the manufacturer, the AAT field staff or the authorised specialist shop. NOTE - It is recommended to perform a technical safety test every two years. The inspection plate provides information about the latest date.
9 7 Reuse (change in operator) The term reuse is used when the AAT product of patient X is to be used for another patient Y. In addition, there is a reuse when a patient receives a different wheelchair and therefore requires new add-on parts.
Notify the manufacturer! Operating unit error Error message Error resolution Undervoltage Charge the battery pack (see chapter 9.1) Notify the manufacturer, the AAT field staff, the authorised specialist Parameter dealer! Notify the manufacturer, the AAT field staff, the authorised specialist Software dealer!
Is the battery pack empty? Yes: Charge! max-e Fuse broken? Yes: Change! Does the problem persist? Yes: Notify the manufacturer, the AAT field staff, the authorised specialist dealer! Is max-e switched on? No: Switch on! max-e is not moving Does the problem persist?
• improper charging of the battery pack. Liability As the manufacturer of max-e, AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH is not responsible for any damages that may result if: • max-e was improperly handled.
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