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flexmobil i6
rev: 06/07/2022

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide flexmobil i6 rev: 06/07/2022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Reconditioning checklist ......43 – 44 Width adjustment, Comfort Destruction instructions ........45 - Width adjustment, seat unit ......19 - Width adjustment, seat ........20 - Width adjustment, back ........21 If you are visually impaired: The User Guide is available in magnifiable PDF format from www.eurovema.se.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION; FLEXMOBIL I6 Product name: Euroflex Flexmobil i6 UDI-DI: 7332216000005N MEDICAL DEVICE CLASSIFICATION Class 1 MEDICAL DEVICE PURPOSE An electric wheelchair should demonstrate a high level of functionality, quality, and create the criteria for good seating ergonomics. Thanks to various chassis, seat system, and electric function combination options, it is possible customise the chair to meet the needs of different users.
  • Page 4 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY - Open the packaging and check that it has not suffered any damage during transit. - Also check that the delivery corresponds with the order. If the chair is supplied with the back support and armrests not fitted: •...

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    • Service, maintenance, and adaptations should be carried out by trained staff authorised by Eurovema Mobility AB. • When making repairs, only use original parts from Eurovema Mobility. • Do not exceed the stated maximum user weight (150 kg). • Only use the included original battery charger to charge the batteries.
  • Page 6 GUARANTEE Our products come with a 2-year guarantee against manufacturing defects/damage. Upholstery, wheels, and batteries are not covered by this. Instead, these items come with a 1-year guarantee. Normal wear and tear is not covered by the approved guarantee. We recommend that our customers to use the product in accordance with the user guide.
  • Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSFERRING THE USER • Prepare a suitable place to move the user to. • Ask whether the user can help and clearly tell them everything you will do, including during the procedure. • When transferring to a wheelchair, lower the armrest, remove or turn back in order to avoid contact or injury.

  • Page 8: Overview Of Different Seat Systems

    OVERVIEW OF DIFFERENT SEAT SYSTEMS The Euroflex seat system is designed to deliver optimal sitting comfort to the user. The soft filled seat cushion is available in a variety of sizes and gives optimal sitting comfort and support to the user. It is upholstered in a dirt-resistant and machine washable polyester fabric.

  • Page 9: Overview, Flexmobil I6 Sitrite

    OVERVIEW, FLEXMOBIL i6 SITRITE 1. control box 2. joystick 3. charging port 4. seat 5. back support 6. armrest 7. automatic fuse 8. drive wheel 9. battery cover 10. swivel wheel 11. footplate 12. seat lifting actuator 13. adjuster knob...

  • Page 10: Overview, Flexmobil I6 Comfort

    OVERVIEW, FLEXMOBIL i6 COMFORT 1. control box 2. joystick 3. charging port 4. lifting pillar 5. back support 6. Seat 7. armrest 8. drive wheel 9. battery cover 10. swivel wheel...

  • Page 11: Seat Height, Sitrite And Comfort

    SEAT HEIGHT, SITRITE AND COMFORT - ELECTRONIC SETTING The seat can be raised and lowered steplessly. Start the wheelchair electronics by pressing the on/off button (1). LINX REM211 Select “seat lift symbol” (7) by pressing the up or down arrow in the select seat function button cluster (6), or by moving the joystick (5) to the right or left until the “seat lift symbol”...

  • Page 12: Seat Tilt, Sitrite

    SEAT TILT, SITRITE - SEAT ANGLE, MANUAL SETTING The seat angle can be adjusted within a range of -14° to +32° backwards. Turn the wheel clockwise to tilt the seat forwards, and anticlockwise to tilt backwards (1). NB RISK OF CRUSHING EXTRA PELVIS SUPPORT To get good support for the pelvis and torso stability, we recommend the use of the SitRite seat system...

  • Page 13: Seat Tilt, Comfort

    SEAT TILT, COMFORT - SEAT TILT, MANUAL SETTING The seat angle can be adjusted within a range of -16° to +20° backwards. Turn the wheel clockwise to tilt the seat forwards, and anticlockwise to tilt backwards. NB RISK OF CRUSHING...

  • Page 14: Seat Tilt, Sitrite And Comfort

    SEAT TILT, SITRITE AND COMFORT - ELECTRONIC SETTING If the seat is equipped with electronic seat angling/tilt, this function is activated via the control box. LINX REM211 Select “SEAT TILT” (7) by pressing the up or down arrow in the seat function button cluster (6), or by moving the joystick (5) to the right or left until the “seat tilt symbol”...

  • Page 15: Back Support, Sitrite - Height Adjustment, Manual Setting

    BACK SUPPORT, SITRITE - HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, MANUAL SETTING Undo the safety screws (3, 4) using an Allen key before adjusting the height of the back support (1). Loosen the lever (2) by turning it anticlockwise a ½ turn. Set the back support to the desired height and turn the lever ½...

  • Page 16: Back Support, Sitrite

    BACK SUPPORT, SITRITE - SEAT DEPTH, MANUAL SETTING Use the wheel (1) to adjust seat depth with back support. Set the desired seat depth by moving the back support backwards or forwards. Move the wheel to its original position to lock. BACK SUPPORT, SITRITE–...
  • Page 17 BACK SUPPORT ANGLE, SITRITE AND COMFORT - ELECTRONIC SETTING If the seat is equipped with electronic back support tilt, this function is activated via the control box. LINX REM211 Select the “BACK SUPPORT SYMBOL” (7) by pressing the up or down arrow in the seat function button cluster (6), or by moving the joystick (5) to the right or left until the back support symbol light comes on.

  • Page 18: Back Support, Comfort - Seat Depth, Manual Setting

    BACK SUPPORT, COMFORT – SEAT DEPTH, MANUAL SETTING To adjust seat depth and back support: Undo two hex screws holding the actuator in position and the four hex screws holding the back support to the seat frame. Set the desired seat depth by moving the back support backwards or forwards to the required position.

  • Page 19: Width Adjustment, Comfort

    WIDTH ADJUSTMENT, COMFORT Comfort – Width adjustment, seat unit The seat unit has 3 different width settings, 40 cm, 45 cm, and 50 cm. When adjusting the seat width, undo the front adjuster screws (1) & (2). Then undo the read adjuster screws (3) & (4). Once you have done this, unscrew the screws holding the back main frame (5) one side at a time.

  • Page 20: Width Adjustment, Seat

    BACK SUPPORT, COMFORT - WIDTH ADJUSTMENT, SEAT In order to adjust the seat plates on the seat unit, undo screws (1, 2, 3 & 4) using Allen key #4 then slide the plates until the correct marking can be seen in the lower plate 40, 45, or 50 width. Always move the sheet metal plates out to the seat frame aluminium edges.

  • Page 21: Width Adjustment, Back

    SEAT COMFORT - WIDTH ADJUSTMENT, BACK In order to adjust the back plates on the seat unit, undo screws (1, 2, 3 & 4) using Allen key #4 then slide the plates to the correct width according to the size of the back cushion to be used. Always check the width using the armrests to ensure that they can be folded up.

  • Page 22: Armrest, Sitrite

    Armrest, SitRite ARMREST - HEIGHT AND WIDTH ADJUSTMENT To adjust the width between the armrests, loosen the wheel (1). Adjust to the desired width and tighten the wheel. Repeat the procedure for the other armrest. Adjust armrest height by loosening the wheel (2).

  • Page 23: Armrest, Comfort

    Armrest, Comfort ARMREST – ADJUST HEIGHT, TILT & WIDTH To adjust the height of the armrests, undo the screw (1) and slide the armrest to the desired height. Tighten the screw (1). If the armrest platform is too near or too far away from the back, you can make adjustments by undoing screws (3) and (4) and tilt both joints to a position where the armrest is in the correct position.

  • Page 24: Control Box Holder - Adjustment

    CONTROL BOX HOLDER - ADJUSTMENT The position of the control box can be adjusted by loosening the screws (1, 2 & 3) using a 5 mm Al- len key. Loosen screw (1) to adjust depth, and screws (2) and (3) to adjust the angle and height of the control box.

  • Page 25: Control System, Linx Rem211 And R-Net

    CONTROL SYSTEM, LINX REM211 AND R-NET Flexmobil i6 is equipped with a control system from either Dynamics Control or PG Drive that controls the power from the batteries to the motors. The wheelchair and its electrical seat functions are controlled using the control box, which is available in two different versions: Linx REM211 and R-net.
  • Page 26 OPERATION OF ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR Turn on the main power and sit comfortably in the chair, allowing the arm with which you shall control the chair to rest on the armrest so that your hand has a comfortable grip of the joystick (5). Initiate the wheel- chairs electronics by pressing the on/off button (1), wait a couple of seconds until the battery indicator light (3) stops flashing.
  • Page 27 TIPS AND ADVICE WHEN PRACTISING OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR It is important that you learn how your electric wheelchair works in different situations. Practise is the key to developing your skill in operating the wheelchair. Ideally, do not practise alone. Start in environ- ment where nothing can be damaged or no-one injured.

  • Page 28: For Inclined And Uneven Surfaces

    RESTRICTIONS FOR INCLINED AND UNEVEN SURFACES Make sure that the seat lift is in its lowest position before operating! Do not turn or cross-brake the wheelchair on an inclined surface. Maximum height for a threshold going forwards is 30 mm, and going backwards 30 mm. This electric wheelchair is intended for indoor use only and is has been designed to handle obstacles of up to 40 mm.

  • Page 29: Releasing The Brakes

    RELEASING THE BRAKES To make it possible to transport the wheelchair on the wheels with the electronics switched off, the brakes/motors must be disconnected. This is done by switching off the electronics and “moving the red lever by the chassis leg adjacent to the rear swivel wheel forwards until the lever locks itself in the forward position”...

  • Page 30: Circuit Breaker/Power Switch

    CIRCUIT BREAKER/MAIN POWER SWITCH The circuit breaker is located between the protective covers under the seat (1). The circuit breaker trips if a serious electrical fault occurs in the wheelchair. The button travels out about 8 mm and a white line becomes visible. The circuit breaker also acts as a main power switch. Whilst the wheel- chair is in storage for any extended period of time, the circuit breaker should be in the tripped posi- tion.

  • Page 31: Charging Batteries

    Used batteries should be sent for recycling/ handed in to an environmental facility. Only use the original batteries supplied by Eurovema Mobility AB 1. Connect the charger's contact to the control unit on the chair. It is located on the front of the control unit.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem? Remedy! Does the wheelchair refuse to start? Has the automatic circuit breaker tripped? Check the automatic circuit breaker - see manual Are the batteries flat? Charge the batteries - see manual Are the cables loose? Contact the Assistive Device Centre Are the batteries not charging? Has the circuit breaker tripped? Check the circuit breaker - see manual...

  • Page 33: Head Rest, Sitrite - Adjustment

    HEAD REST, SITRITE - ADJUSTMENT If the chair is equipped with a head rest, you can adjust its height by loosening the wheel (1). Set the correct height and tighten the wheel. WARNING - RISK OF CRUSHING! When the wheel is loosened, the head rest becomes loose and can quickly fall down.

  • Page 34: Head Rest, Comfort - Adjustment

    HEAD REST, COMFORT - ADJUSTMENT If the chair is equipped with a head rest, it can be adjusted by loosening the knobs (1, 2, 3). Then set the correct height and angle. Tighten the screws. NB RISK OF CRUSHING When the knobs are loosened, the head rest may suddenly fall down and forwards.
  • Page 35 LEG SUPPORT - COMPLETE FOOTPLATE If the chair is equipped with a completed footplate, you can adjust its height using Allen key no. 4. or no. 5, see Fig. 1. The lower leg angle is adjusted by undoing the screw (see Fig. 2) using Allen key no. 5. Adjust to the desired position and tighten.

  • Page 36: Leg Support- Bifurcated Footplates

    LEG SUPPORT - BIFURCATED FOOTPLATES If the chair is equipped with bifurcated footplates, the height of these is adjusted by undoing the screw (see Fig. 1) using Allen key no. 5. Adjust to the desired position and tighten. To adjust footplate tilt, undo the screw (see Fig.
  • Page 37 LEG SUPPORT - BIFURCATED FOOTPLATES LINX REM211 Press the up or down arrow in the (6) "seat function selection" button cluster or move the joystick (5) to the right or left until the "leg support symbol" light comes on. Then move the joystick (5) forwards to angle the leg support downwards, and backwards to angle the leg support upwards.
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WAIST BELT. WAIST BELT FOR SITRITE/ABC/FORMA...
  • Page 39 CARE AND MAINTENANCE You will get more enjoyment from your electric wheelchair if it is cared for correctly. The batteries must be charged, the chair must be washed and dried, the tyres must be checked regularly, and the electric wheelchair may require a drop of oil in the joints in order to prevent them seizing. It's a good idea to keep a Service Log! CLEANING Covers and upholstery...
  • Page 40 TRANSPORT OF ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR When transporting the chair in motor vehicles, it is important that the brakes are engaged. See section “Releasing the brakes”. The chair should be strapped in place with straps. As an accessory, special attachment lugs are available in which attachment straps can be fitted. The wheelchair is not designed to allow the user to sit in the chair during transport! You can reduce the transport dimensions of the chair by removing the back support, armrests, and leg...

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA i6 Chassis Class A Chassis width 570 mm Chassis length 800 mm Drive wheel 2.8/2.5-4 NHS Swivel wheel 125 mm Total weight 90 kg Max user weight 150 kg Turning circle 1100 mm Static stability F/B/S 6°/6°/6° Dynamic stability, upwards 3°...
  • Page 42 TECHNICAL DATA i6 SitRite Junior Seat (width x depth) 29x32, x32x36, 36x40 cm, 36x45, x40x40, x40x45 cm Width between armrests 27-52 cm Seat depth 32-45 cm Seat height (to underside of seat) low pillar 36-61 cm Seat height (to underside of seat) high pillar 43-83 cm Seat tilt, electrical, crank &...
  • Page 43 RECONDITIONING AND REUSING THE WHEELCHAIR This wheelchair is suitable for reconditioning and reusing. This means that if the electric wheelchair is no longer being used by the original user, it can be renovated for use by another user. If the electric wheelchair is no longer usable, we strongly recommend that you contact your local authorised supplier to have it collected for renovation and reuse.
  • Page 44 Reconditioning Instruction for Electric Wheelchairs Eurovema chairs are intended to be reused throughout their expected service life. CLEANING Do not clean your chair using a pressure washer, water, or any other liquid! Clean the chassis using a mild detergent with a pH of 7- 12, e.g. a soap solution. Upholstery on padded parts can be cleaned us- ing upholstery cleaner.
  • Page 45 ACCESSORIES o Footrest: lubricated, easy to adjust, do not scratch, and do not catch against the cover when adjust- ing seat height. o Functional check. o Other accessories: greased, easily adjusted, not scratched. FINAL CHECK o All extra equipment: fits and is easily adjusted. o Warning labels attached.
  • Page 46 DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Products that are to be permanently put out of use must be disassembled and sorted at source. Caution must be observed during disassembly as there is a risk of crush injury. Disassembly may only be carried out by an authorised technician. Metal Electronics Combustible...

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