Table of Contents 4 Functions and settings p.15 • Control box display p.15 1 Introduction • Settings menu p.15 • Pairing p.16 • Indications 5 Maintenance p.17 • Contraindications • Precautions for use • Audits and Review Period p.17 • Special conditions of use •...
Yomper or the wheelchair is considered to be misuse of the Yomper. ACEKARE is not responsible for any property damage or bodily injury that may occur as a result of improper use of the Yomper or, failure to follow the instructions in the user guide.
Precautions for use All the precautions for use specified by the supplier of your wheelchair must be followed and added to the recommendations de- fined in this manual. Failure to follow these recommendations could cause serious injury or death. • Handling or use of the Yomper by anyone who has not been instructed in this manual may cause bodily harm. •...
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• Do not use the Yomper on rough terrain, slippery surfaces, extreme slopes, or unstable ground. This may cause injury or damage to the Yomper and void the warranty. • Be very careful when using the Yomper in confined areas. Reduce speed to reduce risk of damage or injury. •...
Cordless phones, MP3 or CD players, TV or AM / FM radios are safe. If the Yomper turns on unintentionally, turn off the system and report the incident to Acekare Technical Service (indicate any source of EMI that was nearby when the incident occurred).
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List of components Aluminum housing ........1 24V 250W brushless motor.....2 Electronic controller........3 Power button (on / off)......4 Carrying handle..........5 Release handle..........6 Third person connector......7 Battery charging socket......8 Battery gauge..........9 Battery access cover........10 Battery charger..........11 220V mains socket (may be different depending on your country)....12 Charging connector........13 EasyGo control box...
2. installation Installing the EasyGo control box • On the leg Installing the Yomper mounting bracket The installation must be carried out by your medical equipment dealer. Check the direction of the strap. Clip and turn the strap so that the housing mounting bracket is correctly positioned Do not tighten the strap too tight, so as not to hinder your blood circulation, a finger must be able to pass between the strap and your leg.
3. Commissioning Power on Check that the EasyGo box is in the off position (screen off, LEDs off) Tighten on the tube and cut the excess collar. Press the POWER button (4) on the Yomper. A flashing LED tells you that the Yomper is waiting for its connection to the control box.
Install the EasyGo control box Install the EasyGo box on its mounting bracket : • on your thigh When the forward edge of the Yomper housing touches the mounting bar, push the handle down to slide the Yomper onto • or on the wheelchair frame the mounting bar.
the user must brake the wheelchair. The Yomper drive wheel does have brake. When motor stops, goes into freewheel mode. You can change the speed while driving or while at a standstill. The LED of the EasyGo box flashes. The Power button on the Yomper no longer flashes, meaning you are ready to use the Yomper.
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The actual speed at which the Yomper propels you depends Your actual speed will automatically revert to level 1 (the on : lowest) • The selected speed (from 1 to 5), • From current mode (indoor, green LED strip, outdoor, red LED strip), •...
Recharge the batteries To charge : Turn off the Yomper using the Power button. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet A battery indicator is located on the back of the Yomper. Press the button on the gauge to see the charge level of the Yomper battery.
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To fully charge the battery (if it was completely empty), To charge the EasyGo box, the Easy-Go box must be charging time will be : in the ON position. Use a micro USB cable to charge the Easy-Go box.. About 4h for the 24V 160Wh battery About 6 hours for the 24V 240Wh battery Never charge batteries in the presence of or near flammable liquids or gases.
Use by a third person control (option) Position the control box at the backrest, using the clip. When connected, the third person controller takes control of the control box for speed metering. avoid mishandling, recommend connecting third-person controller after securing Yomper wheelchair.
4. Functions and settings Settings menu EasyGo control box display To change the setting, the Yomper main power must be switched off. By default, the screen can display : With the EasyGo control box switched on, access to the menu is made by a long press for more than 5 seconds on the arrow button furthest from you.
The menus : Example : Changing speed 2, in indoor mode Turn on the control box. Scan : pairing of the EasyGo box with a Yomper drive unit. Press « » for more than 5s to enter the general menu. Inside speed : choice of 5 internal speeds, within the limit of the ceiling set by a healthcare professional.
Regularly check the tightness of the various mechanical Water could enter the electronic system and cause parts of the mounting bracket. irreversible damage. The Acekare company declines all Check the condition of your tires twice a year. responsibility for damage or consequential damage due to Regularly ensure inflation to 2 bars.
Storage Battery maintenance If your wheelchair, and therefore the Yomper, is to be stored The Yomper and the EasyGo box are equipped with Lithium for an extended period (eg several months), the following batteries, without memory effect. You can recharge them as points must be observed : often as you want without affecting their lifespan.
Yomper components are mounted on your wheelchair can be easily and quickly removed from your old wheelchair and reassembled on a new wheelchair by an authorized dealer or Acekare representative. In addition to the cleaning instructions given in chapter 12.3, before reuse, all plastic parts of the Yomper components accessible from the outside must...
6. Problem solving Before contacting your dealer, check the following points : Failure Solution Yomper drive unit power indicator light does not illuminate Check that a light appears after pressing the button on the (blue) front of the drive unit Check the battery gauge and recharge your Yomper if indicator shows low battery.
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Failure Solution The Yomper stalls This can happen if the slope is too steep, or the chair is too heavy, or if wheelchair tires are deflated. You may have to manually assist the Yomper or adjust speeds when travelling up a steep slope.
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Failure Solution The Yomper accelerates for no reason If you are in a highly electrically disturbed environment (high power medical imaging, etc.), close to an electromagnetic source, turn off the Yomper. The Yomper is CEM certified, which means it is immune for use in a common environment.
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Failure Solution The mounting bracket comes off the chair or makes a noise Check the correct tightening of the components. Contact your dealer. When crossing 2 wheels, the Yomper wheel passes in front of the The Yomper stopper is not installed correctly. wheelchair wheels and prevents you from returning to a seated Contact your dealer immediately.
ACEKARE will repair or replace equipment free of the effects of fire and water, cases of force majeure and other charge, parts covered by warranty after verification by a...
(inclined plane 3%) : 4 km/h Disclaimer 250 W Engine power : ACEKARE declines all responsibility for any bodily injury or 24 V Motor voltage : material damage as a result of incorrect or dangerous use of this manual wheelchair drive system.
Battery List of symbols and descriptions : Battery Type : Lithium-ion Symbol Symbol Title Symbol Description 24 V Nominal voltage : Minimum voltage Indicates the manufacturer’s catalog 19 V (uncharged) : Catalog number reference in order to identify formally the medical device. Maximum voltage 29,4 V (charged) :...
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Manufacturer and Distributor France SARL Acekare 7 rue de Mireport 33310 LORMONT , France +33 9 80 80 85 15 contact@acekare.com...
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