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T R A N S L A T I O N O F T H E O R I G I N A L USER MANUAL 2023-06 (1.1)
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Spare parts Showroom & exhibition devices With our professional service concept Repair processing Re-use we at AAT prove once again our high claim of quality and off er our clients an Technical information Complaints all-inclusive package.
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All versions with details of the production period of the product are obtainable at: www aat-online de/gb > Downloads > Rehabilitation > User manuals > V-MAX mini...
V-MAX mini 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. We generally recommend the use of a wheelchair with drum brakes, as the...
DANGER must not be operated in the case of severe visual impairment and/or blindness! V-MAX mini Do not exceed the total permissible weight and the maximum person weight, as this may lead to de- fects or overload the V-MAX mini...
Position: Type plate Indicates the year the medical device was manufactured. 20XX Manufacturer Position: Type plate Shows the manufacturer of the medical device (AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH) Position: Type plate Serial number of the product e.g. P1204XXXXXX Medical Device Position: Type plate...
Product description 4 1 Device overview Manufacturer information: 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. Carrying handle Operating unit Drive wheel Battery charge level indicator Release switch Thumb throttle...
4 4 Intended patient population The intended patient population includes all people with their own manual wheelchair. Users of the V-MAX mini may have a permissible person weight of 120 kg (total weight incl. device and wheelchair 150 kg). 4 5 Medical requirements and indication There are no medical requirements.
4 6 Contraindications and restrictions The power assist devices must not be used if: • the operator has obtained no training/instruction for the product • the operator is not physically and mentally able to operate the device safely • in the case of severe visual impairment and/or blindness •...
4 8 Technical data WARNING - Do not exceed the total permissible weight and the maximum person weight, as this may lead to defects or overloading the V-MAX mini NOTE - Observe the technical data. Technology V-MAX mini Battery pack...
+0,3 Status >120-315 ±0,5 IN ERSTELLUNG >315-1000 ±0,8 Datum Name bearb. 04.11.22 gepr. Benennung Grundgerät AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH V-MAX mini Ehestetter Weg 11 Artikelnummer D-72458 Albstadt Tel.: 07431/1295-0 042139 Fax: 07431/1295-36 Zust. Änderung Datum Name www.aat-online.de ZG-Nummer (alt) Akku...
Holder for power cable Battery (lithium-ion) 4 11 Accessories NOTE - Only use AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH accessories. Wheelchair bracket (vertical) Motor vehicle voltage converter 12 V / 230 V Wheelchair bracket (horizontal) Lighting kit according to StVO (German road...
Information by the manufacturer for the end user: Fitting the bracket to the wheelchair is carried out by the authorised specialist dealer, the AAT field service or the manufacturer. Please contact one of these named contacts if you have any questions.
Manufacturer’s information: The width of the guide shafts has been adjusted especially for your wheelchair. If you have any ques- tions or need to make any changes, please contact your authorised specialised dealer, the AAT field team or the manufacturer.
(one clamp) to the the round tube, set the ap- out by specialised dealers or handbrake of the wheelchair propriate angle and tighten AAT. and tighten it with the appro- the grub screw. Make sure it priate screws. is tight.
DANGER - Operation only by a single, trained person. This person must be physically and mentally able to operate the safely and must not suffer from cognitive impair- V-MAX mini ment! DANGER - Never use without both original anti-tip supports of the manufacturer to prevent the...
NOTE - The release switch must be turned completely to the right (closed point), otherwise the drive will not receive a travel signal! Please, switch If necessary, turn the release Switch on the V-MAX mini at only after the switch completely to the right. the battery. V-MAX mini occupant has taken his seat.
6 2 Riding with the V-MAX mini Battery indicator Green: 66 - 100 % Yellow: 33 - 66 % Red: 0 - 33 % After switching on, the bat- The charge level is dis- Green = battery full tery indicator updates itself...
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Driving with the thumb throttle Press thumb throttle The speed increases with does not V-MAX mini downwards slightly. increasing pressure on the have a reverse gear. The » The travels thumb throttle. wheelchair must be turned V-MAX mini forward. manually.
NOTE - Never pull/lift by the operating unit of the as it has not been designed V-MAX mini for this purpose. Use the pushing handles of the wheelchair. NOTE - Observe the wheelchair manufacturer’s information on the maximum obstacle height...
6 4 Deactivating the drive Note by the manufac- turer: If the is not V-MAX mini used for a longer period of time, the battery could discharge itself. Therefore, please ensure that the drive is deactivated correctly. Switch off the...
Turn the key 180° Pull off the battery. off the . Press » The battery is de-locked. V-MAX mini the ON/OFF switch. Then pull off the key. Removing the anti-tip supports (optional) If necessary, remove the anti- tip supports according to the...
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Removing the battery holder The battery holder is equipped If necessary, pull the protrud- Repeat on the other side. with four Velcro tapes. ing Velcro tape out of the re- taining clip. Release the Vel- cro tape from the upper and lower wheelchair frame.
Information by the manufacturer: Lithium-ion batteries are considered dangerous goods, but are approved for air freight transport according to DOT + IATA. As the lithium-ion battery of the V-MAX mini is less than 300 Wh, it can be carried in hand luggage.
1 month, then remove the battery from the charger again. Information by the manufacturer: The battery is maintenance-free and rechargeable. New batteries only reach their full capacity after several charging cycles. During the charging process, the cannot be operated. V-MAX mini...
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Charging the battery on the wheelchair Deactivate the Open the yellow rubber cover Connect the charger. V-MAX mini (refer to chapter "Deactivat- over the charging socket. » The battery can remain in ing the drive"). the battery holder while be- ing charged.
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Charging the battery outside the wheelchair Deactivate the Turn the key 180° Pull off the battery. V-MAX mini (refer to chapter "Deactivat- » The battery is de-locked. ing the drive"). Then pull off the key. Open the yellow rubber cover Connect the charger.
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Charging batteries in car Deactivate the Turn the key 180° Pull off the battery. V-MAX mini (refer to chapter "Deactivat- » The battery is de-locked. ing the drive"). Then pull off the key. Open the yellow rubber cover Connect the charger.
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Information on the charger Note - Observe the manufacturer’s information in the charger’s user manual! Charger Possible error V-MAX mini » Lithium-ion battery LED does not light up. » Battery capacity Contact the manufacturer! 6.0 - 6.4 Ah.
WARNING - Do not smoke during cleaning! NOTE - Keep the away from sources of ignition! V-MAX mini NOTE - In case of soiling/deposits, clean the drive unit, operating unit and battery holder! NOTE - Clean the wheelchair according to the manufacturer’s information!
After expiry of the natural service life, you V-MAX mini 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 Directive.
9 5 Technical safety testing NOTE - Technical safety tests may only be performed by the manufacturer, the AAT field staff or the authorised specialist shop.
9 6 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.
Error Overload (excessive current) flashing. Resuming driving after error code: 1 Switch off the V-MAX mini at the ON/OFF switch of the battery 2 Wait 1 - 3 seconds 3 Switch on the V-MAX mini at the ON/OFF switch of the battery 4 Continue driving, refer to chapter 6.2 Driving with the thumb throttle...
For the lithium-ion battery, always assuming correct care and maintenance, AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH grants a warranty of twelve months from the date of purchase.
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Repairs, assembly or other work were performed by unauthorised personnel. • has not been used in accordance with the user manual. V-MAX mini • No original AAT spare parts or accessories have been fitted or connected to the V-MAX mini • Parts of the have been removed.
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Ehestetter Weg 11 72458 Albstadt/Germany SRN: DE-MF-000007581 that the power assist devices for manual wheelchairs named in the following Power assist V-MAX mini P1204 As of serial number: P1204230026 Article no. 315000 Risk class: Class I (in accordance with Annex VIII, Rule 1...
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