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hoss R1

Personal assistance robot

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Version v1.3

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Page 1 Instruction manual hoss R1 Personal assistance robot English Version v1.3 August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 1 | 81...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hoss Mobility GmbH shall not be liable for any damage caused by work carried out by third parties. The names of use, trade names, trademarks, etc. used by Hoss Mobility GmbH may not be regarded as free in accordance with the legal provisions for the protection of trademarks.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
DJUSTING SEAT WIDTH DJUSTING SEAT HEIGHT TTACH DETACH CONTROL PANEL TTACHING REMOVING ARMREST DJUST ARMREST IN VERTICAL DIRECTION DJUSTING BACKREST PERATING THE HOSS AIN COMPONENTS OF THE HOSS LACK ONTROL ANEL ETTING ON GETTING OFF WITCH ON SWITCH OFF CTIVATE...
Page 4 TROUBLESHOOTING HOSS CANNOT BE SWITCHED ON RIVING MODE CANNOT BE ACTIVATED UPPORTS RAKES SHOOT DOWN WHEN DRIVING MODE IS ACTIVATED HE HOSS PULLS TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IBRATION SIGNAL GOES OFF DURING THE RIDE August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 4 | 81...
Page 5 TABILIZERS DO NOT WORK HE HOSS REDUCES SPEED RAKING DISTANCE IS TOO LONG CCELERATION IS TOO SLOW HE RED ERROR SYMBOL LIGHTS UP HE RED WARNING TRIANGLE LIGHTS UP ECHNICAL DATA DECLARATION XTINGUISHING AGENT LAMMABLE PARTS ARRANTY POLICY August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com...
Page 6 Package contents For special orders such as special back pieces, special seat cushions or armrests/footboards in special colors, the package contents may differ from the illustration shown. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 6 | 81...
Page 7: Foreword
R1. For ease of reading, the hoss R1 is referred to only as hoss in this manual. Hoss R1 is the product name! Hoss Mobility GmbH is the inventor, developer and manufacturer of the hoss R1.
Page 8: General Safety Instructions
General safety instructions The safety instructions help you understand the features of the hoss. For safe use, it is essential that you read and understand the safety instructions before taking your ﬁrst ride. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property damage. The order of the instructions does not indicate their importance.
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Page 10: Speed
Speed The hoss has a maximum speed of 15 km/h. As with all vehicles, you must adjust the speed according to the situation. Especially in narrow places and also when driving on slopes or curves it is necessary to reduce the speed. Always remember that you have a longer braking distance when going downhill.
Page 11: Correct Sitting Position
Correct sitting position ● The hoss can lean forward 8 degrees and backwards 12 degrees. This angular range is needed for accelerating and braking. ● Sitting off-center reduces the possible angular tilt forward or backward. ● Sitting too far forward increases braking distance, sitting too far back reduces acceleration.
Page 12: Braking Distance
Even during the braking process the hoss has to keep you in balance. Thus the hoss must shift the center of gravity backwards before the actual braking process by accelerating the wheels brieﬂy.
Page 13 Settings ● Do not make any settings or changes to the hoss that are not described in these instructions. No liability or warranty is assumed for damage resulting from improper settings. Solar Radiation • In direct sunlight, parts of the hoss can become very hot. Risk of burns.
Page 14: Temperatur
● If the temperature of the hoss exceeds or falls below the operating temperature, the balance mode cannot be activated. ● The hoss must never be stored in a car when it is exposed to direct sunlight. ● The interior of cars under direct sunlight can quickly reach temperatures above 60°C (140°F).
Page 15: Emergency Parking Brake Release / Emergency Mode
You can therefore not push the hoss. If you need to push the hoss when it is switched off, there is an emergency release. This release is decoupled from the main drivetrain, meaning it has its own power supply and will work even when there is a defect on the electronics.
Page 16 ● The stabilizers will move up a few centimeters. The brakes will be released. ● You can now push the hoss. ● The mode remains active until you exit it or power on the hoss via the control panel. ● To lock the brakes again, press both buttons simultaneously 1x.
Page 17: Danger In Crowds Or High Winds
• If you wish to keep a pet on a leash while using the hoss, keep the leash in your hand at all times. Make sure you can let go of the leash at any time in case of an emergency.
Page 18: Disinfection
• Only use tires with the dimension 120/70 - R12. The drive train and the safety devices have been designed for this dimension. Failure to observe this can result in damage to the hoss and poses a considerable safety risk. No liability or warranty is assumed for damage resulting from the use of incorrect tires.
Page 19: Check Before Each Trip
Check before each trip ● Only operate the hoss if you feel capable and ﬁt to do so. Never drive under the inﬂuence of alcohol or medication. ● Make a visual check of the tire pressure! (The tire pressure must be equal).
Page 20: Pinching Fingers
In case of poor traction (snow road, gravel, ...) you must not drive faster than walking speed. It is possible that the hoss will lose traction. In the event of a loss of traction, the emergency stop is triggered automatically. This will keep you safe on slippery surfaces at walking speed.
Page 21: User Environment
• Max. Cross slope: 11% • Protection class IP54 • The hoss should be protected from salt water: Salt water is corrosive and can damage the hoss. • The hoss should be protected from sand: Sand can penetrate right into the moving parts of the hoss and accelerate their wear quite considerably.
Page 22: Emergency Stabilizer System
"dynamic stability." As soon as the drive motors are switched off, the dynamic stability no longer works. The hoss would tip over. Therefore, mechanical stabilizers are built in to stabilize the hoss when the motors do not. The hoss has two safe modes: 1.
Page 23: Seatbelt
• Make sure that the belt never touches the wheels or the stabilizers. Clothing / Footwear ● When using the hoss, make sure that your clothing does not interfere with its operation. Do not allow any part of your clothing to touch the moving parts of the hoss or otherwise interfere with its function.
Page 24: Electromagnetic Radiation
For example: o large medical devices o other electromagnetic radiation sources ● it cannot be completely ruled out that the hoss may cause interference with electromagnetic ﬁelds. For example: o Store doors o Burglar alarm systems in stores...
Page 25: Adjusting The Hoss
Only make adjustments to the seating position on level ground.. If the seating position of the hoss is incorrectly adjusted, then this can lead to you no longer being able to accelerate / decelerate properly. Danger of falling!!! All adjustments must only be made when the hoss is switched off.
Page 26: Correct Seat Adjustment
Correct seat adjustment The hoss can lean 8 degrees forward and 12 degrees backward. This range in tilt is needed for accelerating and braking. If you sit off-center, the hoss needs to compensate for the shift in center of mass by tilting forward / backward. This then decreases the range available to accelerate / decelerate.
Page 27: Adjusting The Seat Position
● Set the desired position (three possibilities). ● Tighten the screws marked in red in the illustration. (8 Nm) ● Check the change by having a third person check the inclination of the hoss as described in the point "correct seat adjustment".
Page 28: Adjusting Seat Width
● Retighten the screws in the illustration. (8 Nm) ● Always set both armrests to the same position. ● Danger of tipping! Unequal adjustment of the armrests means that you are not sitting in the center. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 28 | 81...
Page 29: Adjusting Seat Height
● Remove the control panel and place it on the footrest. ● Remove Armrests and seat cushion ● Remove screws (Torx TX30): ○ 6 pcs holding the platform. ○ 2 pcs holding the charge port. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 29 | 81...
Page 30 ● Disconnect the headlights ● Remove the whole seat assembly. Attention: the assembly weighs more than 10kg. ● Now you see the hoss maskot. Remove the 2 screws going through the dampers. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 30 | 81...
Page 31 6 mm Allen key and a 13 mm box wrench. ● 2 aluminum blocks are shipped with your hoss. Those are for adjusting the seat height. The height of the block is 30 mm and 15 mm respectively.
Page 32 Make sure that both the front and back mounts are at the same height. This picture shows the middle setting. ● Assemble the seat construction in reverse order August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 32 | 81...
Page 33: Attach / Detach Control Panel
● Removal: Use a little force to pull the control panel upwards from the holder. ● Caution! Danger of pinching when attaching / detaching the control panel. ● Caution! Do not control the hoss with the control panel removed. You can easily lose control.
Page 34: Attaching / Removing Armrest
● Open the two screws in the ﬁgure below. (Torx TX30) ● Adjust to the desired position. (Three possibilities) ● Tighten both screws again. (6 Nm) ● Always set both armrests to the same position. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 34 | 81...
Page 35: Adjusting Backrest
● To do this, follow the instructions for the Jay back. Make sure that the seat adjustment screws are tightened. The backrest can be adjusted in the following degrees of freedom: ● Height ● Angle/Tilt ● Forward/Backward August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 35 | 81...
Page 36: Operating The Hoss
The hoss has a built-in tachograph which continuously records critical telemetry data (no GPS data). This data is automatically transmitted via the Internet to the company Hoss Mobility GmbH. The data is subject to data protection and will not be disclosed under any circumstances.
Page 37: Control Panel
● 1x long: activate/deactivate turtle mode Emergency stop: ● Activates the emergency brake in a fraction of a second and switches off the drive. The hoss is stopped with electromechanical brakes. Only press in the event of an emergency situation. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com...
Page 38 Headlight: Indicates whether the headlight is switched on. Lock: Indicates if the hoss is locked. If this icon is lit, the hoss cannot be started. You can only lock/unlock the hoss via the app. Error: Indicates when the hoss has a critical error. If the icon is lit then the hoss needs to go to service.The icon will also illuminate if the emergency stop has been...
Page 39: Getting On / Getting Off
From the front: ● Fold up the footrest ● Lean on the armrests and sit on the hoss so that your back is in contact with the backrest. ● Fold down the footrest and place your feet on the footboard.
Page 40: Switch On / Switch Off
During startup the gyros are being calibrated. This requires the hoss to stand still for 2 seconds. If you wiggle the hoss during this 2 second startup or if the hoss is on a public transport like a bus or train which is experiencing some G-force, the gyro calibration may be aborted.
Page 41: Activate/Deactivate Driving Mode
(see "Correct sitting position") o you have sufﬁcient distance around the hoss (see Minimum distances). o No body parts or objects are hanging from the hoss and do not touch any moving parts of the hoss! o The battery has sufﬁcient capacity...
Page 42: Error Reaction: Stabilizers Can No Longer Be Extended
It is necessary to point out this situation with a clear vibration alarm ● In order to turn the hoss off a strong person should slowly and carefully tilt the hoss to the side until it powers itself off. The hoss has a maximum tilt angle.
Page 43: Run-Away Protection
ﬁrmly. ● If you let go of the hoss in push mode it will roll up to 5 m before the hoss tries to hold the position. If the terrain is too steep the hoss may roll a few more meters before the emergency stop is automatically triggered.
Page 44: Pushing The Hoss
This prevents the hoss from running away unintentionally. ● If you want to push the hoss further, you have to control it with the joystick so that the hoss can recognize that you have the hoss under control.
Page 45: Function Button
● Normal mode. 15 km/h ● Turtle mode. 6 km/h For both modes, the maximum speed can be adjusted in the hoss app. To switch between the modes, press and hold the function button until the turtle symbol appears / disappears on the display.
Page 46: Riding The Hoss
● You cannot drive the hoss until you have activated the drive mode (stabilizers in upper position). ● The hoss must keep the center of gravity on its axis at all times. If you shift your weight forward or backward, the hoss compensates for the shift in the center of gravity by adjusting the tilt (yaw axis) of the hoss.
Page 47: Driving On Level Road
● Activate the drive mode ● Steer with the joystick in the desired direction. ● To brake, pull the joystick back until you are at a standstill. When the hoss is stationary, you can release the joystick. ● To drive backwards, pull the joystick back.
Page 48: Reverse Driving
● Always make sure there is no one behind you before reversing. ● If you are unsure if there is someone behind you, call attention to yourself before backing up. ● If you push the hoss backwards faster than 5 km/h, it will automatically activate the emergency support. Driving on slopes ●...
Page 49: Ascent/Descent
● The hoss was designed to be able to drive on maximum gradients / slopes of 11%. ● If you drive on slopes greater than 11%, the safety of the hoss can no longer be guaranteed. If you drive on ramps or steeper roads, there is a risk that the wheels of the safety stabilizers will touch the road surface.
Page 50 ● Make sure that the support wheels always have sufﬁcient clearance. ● If the stabilizer wheels touch the ground while driving then the hoss is not able to balance properly. You might experience a sudden acceleration in the opposite direction followed by an automatically triggered emergency stop.
Page 51: How To Properly Park On Slopes
● Do not park on slopes greater than 4%, otherwise the stabilizers will no longer reach the roadway. The hoss can tilt slightly when switched off. ● When raising the stabilizers the hoss needs to balance itself. The hoss therefore picks up speed brieﬂy due to the tilted position. You could collide with an object.
Page 52: Vibration Alert
Vibration alert The hoss has a vibration alarm. You can hear and feel it clearly. The alarm is triggered in various situations. • A very short double alarm comes as feedback when you activate the push mode. • A pulsating alarm comes when the motors reach their power limit. Abort your driving immediately.
Page 53: Driving Onto Edges (Curbs)
● The height of the maximum negotiable obstacle is considerably lower on inclines / declines. ● Due to the dynamic balance, the hoss must keep you balanced at all times even when overcoming obstacles. When the motors reach their power limit, this is signaled by a vibration alarm.
Page 54: Driving Off Edges (Curb)
• Drive slowly and steadily over the obstacle • Never let an additional person push or pull you to overcome an obstacle!!! Due to the self-balancing system, the hoss behaves differently than four-wheeled vehicles when receiving outside assistance such as pushing or pulling.
Page 55: Driving Against Obstacles
● If the hoss stops at an obstacle, it can no longer change its inclination. In this situation, the motors will push against the obstacle with great force. There is a risk that you will squeeze your feet.
Page 56: Driving To Table
Driving to table Do not drive under objects such as tables. Due to the dynamic balance the hoss needs to be able to tilt at any time. The hoss needs at least 5cm legroom upwards when reversing. Use of public transport In public transport such as buses and trains, strong acceleration can occur in curves or when braking.
Page 57: Emergency Stop
The mechanics and the electronics are subjected to extreme loads. The system is designed for 500 emergency stop cycles. If this number is exceeded, the safety of the hoss can no longer be guaranteed. In this case, the hoss must be serviced urgently. An emergency stop counter is installed.
Page 58: Restart After An Emergency Stop
After you have pressed the emergency stop, it is locked in position. ● Make sure that you are standing safely with the hoss and that there is no danger when you activate the hoss again. (Loss of traction, steep downhill slope, steep cross slope, sufﬁcient safety distance, etc.).
Page 59: Loading
Make sure that the hoss is switched off before lifting it! The hoss has 4 lashing eyes for lifting / lashing. 2 at the front and 2 at the back. Lift the hoss exclusively by these eyelets. Lifting at other points, such as the armrests, is not permitted.
Page 60: Manual Lifting
Make sure that the hoss is not fastened to any attachment point before it is switched on! The hoss can not keep dynamic balance when tied down! Risk of injury! Manual lifting Make sure that the hoss is switched off before lifting it! ●...
Page 61: Loading By Ramp
Loading by ramp The hoss has a dead weight of approx. 100kg. It is therefore necessary to use sufﬁciently dimensioned ramps or lifting equipment for loading into a vehicle. Once the hoss has been loaded into the vehicle, it must be secured to the attachment points provided.
Page 62 ● For lifting devices, always switch off the hoss beforehand. The lifting device must have roll-off protection and have sufﬁcient load capacity. ● If you are severely limited in your mobility, do not load the hoss on your own; if necessary, call for help.
Page 63: Harnessing The Hoss
• The hoss must not be used as a seat in the car. • Make sure that the hoss is switched off before securing it! • Make sure that the hoss is not strapped down before you switch it on. • Only use belts that comply with the EN 12195-2 standard.
Page 64: Charging
3 months if not used for a long period of time. • If the hoss has not been used for a long period of time, charge it for at least 10h ﬁrst. Even if the battery indicator shows full, it is possible that the built-in lead batteries for the stabilizers are not fully charged.
Page 65: Power
The battery temperature also inﬂuences the power capacity. The speciﬁed ambient temperature for the hoss is 0°C - 45°C, outside this range the power is reduced for both variants. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com...
Page 66: Range
● Attention! If the battery is down to 5%, ﬁnd a safe place to park and charge the hoss as soon as possible. If you continue driving and the battery drops to 0% then the emergency stop will be activated automatically. It is absolutely necessary to avoid an empty battery in hazardous areas.
Page 67: Maintenance Of The Hoss
Maintenance of the hoss Before every ride: Perform a visual inspection on the hoss before each trip. Check the following in the process: Are the two stabilizers clean and can move freely? There must be no objects blocking the stabilizers.
Page 68: Drive Wheel Maintenance
● The drive wheels are fastened with 5 pieces of M8x30 hexagon screws each. These must be tightened with 20 Nm. Check the nuts every 6 months. ● The tire pressure signiﬁcantly inﬂuences the range of the hoss. ● Only use tires with the dimension 120/70 - R12.
Page 69: Service Interval
This lead acid battery must be replaced after 2 years from the date of purchase at the latest. • The hoss must be serviced after 2 years at the latest. • If the service intervals are not observed, the safety of the hoss can no longer be guaranteed. Cleaning the hoss The hoss has a protection class of IP54.
Page 70: End Of Life
End of Life If you no longer have any use for the hoss or the hoss has reached its end of life, contact your dealer. The lifetime of the hoss is 8 years. After this time, the manufacturer will no longer be liable for the hoss.
Page 71: Dealers - Service Partners
Driving mode cannot be activated: ● Check whether the emergency stop is unlocked. ● Make sure the joystick is in the 0 position when you turn the hoss on. ● Make sure you press the on/off button 2 times at the correct speed.
Page 72: Supports/Brakes Shoot Down When Driving Mode Is Activated
Supports/Brakes shoot down when driving mode is activated ● If the hoss has not been used for a long period of time, the batteries of the supports may no longer have sufﬁcient charge to raise the supports. The charge of the support batteries is not displayed on the control panel.
Page 73: Stabilizers Do Not Work
Stabilizers do not work ● Make sure that no body parts or objects touch the moving parts of the hoss. (in this case, check the front and rear supports in particular). ● Make sure that the rear support does not hit an obstacle before it is more than half extended.
Page 74: Acceleration Is Too Slow
(backpack). The red error symbol lights up ● Make sure the joystick is in the 0 position when you turn on the hoss. ● Make sure that the hoss is stationary and not subject to vibration when you turn the hoss on.
Page 75: Technical Data
Operating temperature: 0 °C - 45 °C (temperature battery) Protection class IP 54 The technical speciﬁcations cannot be changed. Do not make any modiﬁcations to the circuit. Modiﬁcation of the hoss or its parts is not permitted. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page...
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Page 77: Ce Declaration
● Only ﬁre extinguishers suitable for this purpose and containing extinguishing agents with a high cooling effect may be used. ● Fire extinguishers containing water and, if necessary, extinguishing agent additives are particularly suitable. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 77 | 81...
Page 78 ● It must be ensured that in the event of development of smoke or release of gas, the room or the hazardous area must be vacated immediately. August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com Page 78 | 81...
Page 79: Warranty Policy
(2) years from the date of delivery of the Product to the Customer. The parts to be replaced must be sent to Hoss Mobility GmbH or a qualiﬁed partner for this purpose. The disassembly or assembly of these parts shall be at the expense of the customer.
Page 80 Hoss Mobility GmbH shall be covered by Hoss Mobility GmbH. Mobility GmbH does not provide any warranty. If repairs or conversions have been carried out by or on behalf of or at the instruction of a purchaser, the buyer Hoss August 22; v1.3 www.hoss-mobility.com...
Page 81 1. subject to the following provisions, Hoss Mobility Ltd. shall only be liable for damage or injury resulting from a defect in the product for which Hoss Mobility Ltd. is responsible and for damage to another thing that is the private property of the user of the product, provided that the damage is the direct result of a defect in the product.