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  • Page 1 WheelDrive user guide WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 2 Manufacturer and supplier Your supplier Name: Address: Postal code: City: Country: Phone: Email: WheelDrive is a product by: Indes Production Management T +31 (0)53 4803920 Pantheon 28 info@wheeldrive.eu 7521 PR Enschede www.wheeldrive.eu The Netherlands WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 3 Indes Production Management B.V. accepts no liability for loss resulting from work executed by third parties. Names, trade names, trademarks etc. used by Indes Production Management B.V. may not, as per the legislation concerning the protection of trade names, be considered as being available.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.9 Lifting the WheelDrive wheels 4.10 Safety functionalities Anti-tip settings ....................25 Transport ......................26 6.1 Transporting the WheelDrive as vehicle luggage 6.2 Using a wheelchair with WheelDrive as passenger seat in a car 6.3 Special shipping requirements Maintenance ......................28 7.1 Maintenance plan 7.2 Tyres 7.3 Cleaning...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols used in this manual WheelDrive is a product by Indes, a renowned Caution! development and production company from Advice for the user to prevent damage to Enschede in the eastern part of the Netherlands the product. that creates, develops and markets innovative and relevant products for Healthcare and Mobility.

  • Page 6: Symbols Used In This Manual Safety

    Moving parts Warning! The WheelDrive has moving and rotating parts. Be careful: contact with moving parts may result in serious physical injury or damage to the WheelDrive. WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 7: Entrapment Points

    With the power switched off, the WheelDrive behaves just like a manual wheelchair. Before driving, be sure the tyres are sufficiently inflated (up to 6-10 bar). WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 8 WheelDrive without connected batteries to prevent potential damage to the system. It is advised never to use the WheelDrive on a slope with an angle of more than 6°, Driving through deep puddles is not above this angle the WheelDrive can be...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    WheelDrive, with its unique dual rim concept, Anti-tip encourages the user to keep propelling with the Battery pack support of the Assist Rim. But it also supplies Charge connector Quick release handle continuous support with the Drive Rim. WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 10: The User

    Prevent the WheelDrive from coming into contact with sand: sand can come into the moving parts of the system, causing unnecessary fast wear of these parts. WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 11: Software Adjustment Options

    This may negatively affect the stability of the product. Beware that each WheelDrive wheel is a few cm wider than a standard manual wheel; be careful taking narrow doors and hallways. WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 12: Use Of The Wheeldrive

    Selecting assistance levels The WheelDrive has 3 assistance levels: I, II and III. The user can select the desired level using the soft touch buttons (B1, B2, B3) on the user interface; WheelDrive confirms with 1, 2 or 3 beeps and LED’s under the buttons will light up.
  • Page 13 I. C. Battery indication The battery indication on the user interface shows the remaining battery capacity of the wheel. For more information see paragraph 4.3. WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 14: Charging The Batteries

    60% - 80% full charging. 4 LEDs on In case the WheelDrive is switched ON, the charging level of the main battery is indicated 40% - 60% full via the battery indication LEDs on the user 3 LEDs on interface (figure 5).
  • Page 15 The power assist cannot be used during charging; do not drive if the batteries are being charged while attached to the wheels. WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 16: Using The Batteries

    With the battery pack removed, some openings are visible - do not push your fingers in any openings to prevent possible injuries or damages. figure 10 WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 17: Driving - Using The Rims

    WheelDrive spoke protection. Only use the original spoke guard that is developed for the WheelDrive. Always use the Drive Rims in a smooth and uniform way to get the best driving experience. figure 11 WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 18: Obstacles And Slopes

    Turn the WheelDrive off before pushing. Warning! Do not drive off/over high obstacles (higher than 50 mm). Note! Obstacles higher than 25% of the front wheel diameter should be taken by backward driving. WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 19 6 km/h which can make it more When descending without using the Rims, easy to drive a constant speed. the motor can start generating energy and charging the battery when braking on the motor is activated. WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 20: Mounting And Dismounting A Wheeldrive

    At the rear side of a WheelDrive wheel there is an anti-tip plate in which 2 cone-shaped supports are screwed (figure 12). The position of the supports is dependent on the brand and type of your manual wheelchair frame and determined by your dealer.
  • Page 21 Push the quick release handle down vertically. Then turn the handle downwards. figure 16 WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 22: Storage

    Make sure that the wheel is correctly mounted before using the WheelDrive. Storage When the WheelDrive is not in use, it must be stored in a dry place where it will not be exposed to weather conditions. figure 18...

  • Page 23: Lifting The Wheeldrive Wheels

    Warning! If you do not feel secure lifting the weight of figure 20 the WheelDrive wheel, ask an attendant to lift the wheel. figure 21 figure 22 WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 24: Safety Functionalities

    When the quick release handle is in open position at startup, no support is possible. The system will detect this situation, give 1 beep. Close the handle and restart the WheelDrive to get support. Continuous input detected Continuous input on the Assist Rim during about ¾...

  • Page 25: Anti-Tip Settings

    The anti-tip device is important for your safety and prevent you from tipping backwards in case of a high acceleration. If the anti-tip blocks other parts of your own wheelchair please contact your dealer. figure 24 WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 26: Transport

    Transport the WheelDrive with the backside of the wheel downwards. Never let the WheelDrive hang or rest on the Drive Rim. figure 25 Never use the Drive Rim for carrying the WheelDrive in any way – this can damage the Drive Rim.

  • Page 27: Using A Wheelchair With Wheeldrive As Passenger Seat In A Car

    6.1 Transport without occupant. • Remove / placing the battery pack (see • 4.3 Using the batteries) 4.6 Mounting and dismounting a power • assist WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    (see paragraph 8.1). Preventively we advise to re-new the AA batteries every 6 months. Warning! Batteries contain acids. Damaged batteries are a serious health hazard. figure 29 WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 29: Tyres

    PH1 (Philips) screwdriver (2 screws per compartment) (figure 28 and 29). Cleaning Clean the WheelDrive with a wet towel and a Caution! non aggressive detergent monthly. Always replace both AA batteries at the First, wipe the dirty parts clean using a wet same time.

  • Page 30: Decommissioning The Wheeldrive Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the WheelDrive is not working as you would expect, please check the following points: Check if the problem is a safety functionality. (paragraph 4.10) Turn the WheelDrive off and then back on again. (paragraph 4.2 A) Check if the quick release handle is closed. (paragraph 4.7) Check if the Assist Rim and Drive Rim are at their rest position at power on.
  • Page 31 Check if wiper A3.6. Wiper error Reset the position of the is pushing the wiper foil Drive Rim and A3.7. Drive Rim Contact your dealer profile buttons sensor has an error not working WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 32 Drive Rim B2.6. Drive rim Contact your dealer makes a damaged or bent scratching sound B2.7. User Contact your dealer Interface broken WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 33 Assist rim or cannot be moved at all. B4.2. Assist rim is Check if movement is blocked, damaged obstructed by something and or bent remove it WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 34 C5.5. WheelDrive Contact your dealer is scratching/ abrading along the frame C5.4. Installation Contact your dealer cone is loose C5.5. WheelDrive Contact your dealer is scratching/ abrading along the frame WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 35 D4.2. Battery end Try battery from other wheel. longer or of life or defect If that one does work, battery shorter is defect. Contact your dealer than usual for replacement WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 36 G2. Anti-tip G2.1. Anti-tip is Contact your dealer damaged/ bend worn out Makes stripes G2.2. Anti-tip Contact your dealer on floor wheel is worn out/ damaged WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 37 User Interface feedback Other Possible cause Actions for user notifications Beeps LEDs (and/or check to make) H1. No USB H1.1. USB cable connection defect H1.2. Wrong PC with PC settings H1.3. Controller defect WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 38: System Notification

    System notification To help you to understand some particular behavior and to solve simple problems, the WheelDrive offers you the signaling on these pages. If the issue cannot be solved, please contact your dealer. WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 39 WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    Maximum turning diameter is depending on type of mm (inch) +/- 1200 (39.4) wheelchair used Maximum safe slope (rated slope) Degrees Distance range approx (ISO 7176-4)* Assist Rim km (mi) 20 (12.4) Drive Rim km (mi) 12 (7.5) WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...
  • Page 41 Charging time (full-charge) approx. hours AA batteries sensor box A-brand Alkaline AA (LR6) battery, 2700mAh * Range dependent on user weight, condition of tyres, type of terrain, condition of battery and weather conditions WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 42: Labelling

    WheelDrive. Replace or repair any markings, symbols or instructions that have become illegible or damaged immediately. Please contact your dealer for assistance. figure 31 WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

  • Page 43: Guarantee

    Guarantee THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY WAY. Indes* provides a guarantee, as set out in the warranty conditions, for products to its customers covering the following. Warranty conditions: Should a part or parts of the product require repair or replacement as a result of a manufacturing and/or material fault within 24 months, then the affected part or parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

  • Page 44: Distribution And Autorization List

    Definition Date 1.00 13-4-2021 First version of user guide in English WheelDrive is a product by: Indes Production Management T +31 (0)53 4803920 Pantheon 28 info@wheeldrive.eu 7521 PR Enschede www.wheeldrive.eu The Netherlands WheelDrive user guide I version 1.00 | 13-4-2021...

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