BENOIT SYSTEMS Light Assist 2.1 Service Maintenance Manual
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- Page 1 SERVICING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL light assist 2. 1 Read this manual BEFORE using this product and keep it for future reference May 2024 LABEL OF SERIAL NUMBER 7 Rue du Pont, 21450 Billy-Lès-Chanceaux FRANCE | (+33) 3 80 96 54 65 | export@benoitsystemes.com WWW.BENOITSYSTEMES.COM...
- Page 2 Read this servicing manual BEFORE using this product and keep it for future reference. The content of this document may update without prior notice. We recommend you visit our website regularly for any changes or updates.
- Page 3 The user and their carer must follow general safety and use instructions. As manufacturer, Benoit Systemes reserves the right to change the product specifications without prior notice. Please avoid using the Light Assist 2.1 before receiving instructions about the equipment from an approved dealer.
- Page 4 MEANING OF SYMBOLS APPEARING ON THE LABELS BENOIT SYSTEMES Manufacturer 7, rue du Pont 21450 - BILLY-LÈS-CHANCEAUX www.benoitsystemes.com Serial number - the motor drive serial number is MADE IN FRANCE located under the motor drive, in the place where you slide the battery. LIGHT ASSIST Date of manufacture DD/MM/YYYY 6 6 k k m m / / h h...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LIGHT ASSIST 2.1........5 DRIVING PRACTICES ................7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ............9 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ............12 SAFETY AND HAZARD INSTRUCTIONS ..........14 GUARANTEE ..................21... -
Page 6: Specifications Of The Light Assist 2.1
** A compatibility guide is available to know the wheelchair models on which the Light Assist 2.1 can be installed, in compliance with the general safety and performance requirements set out in European Regulation 2017/745 on medical devices. - Page 7 Only use original batteries. We decline all liability for damage caused by using other batteries not supplied by us. A 24 V charger is As an option: a 24 V car charger supplied with the (with cigarette lighter socket) battery. CONTROL HANDLES All the travel functions of the Light Assist are operated by the control handles.
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Page 8: Driving Practices
DRIVING PRACTICES Before making your first journey, you should familiarise yourself with operation of the electric vehicle and all the accessories. Take your time to test all the functions and driving modes. PROPERLY SEATED = SAFE DRIVING Before each journey, check that: •... - Page 9 HOW TO APPROACH UPHILLS OR ACCESS RAMPS? Going uphill leads to extensive use of the motors and the cruising speed naturally lowers. When the slope is constant and the speed is sufficient to keep moving, go on as it is. If the slope gets steeper and the speed is too low, you can help the wheelchair by pushing it or use the speed limiter to slightly increase the maximum speed, until stabilising.
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Page 10: Servicing And Maintenance
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE FOR OPTIMUM USE OF THE PRODUCT, find our explanatory videos on The Benoit Systemes YouTube channel CAUTION WARNING It is important to follow the servicing and If you’re not sure you can service your equipment maintenance programme for the equipment to keep yourself, contact your approved dealer. - Page 11 Servicing and inspection programme Daily* Monthly Quarterly Annually Check that all the parts and devices are firmly attached Inspect the condition of the tyres and wheel fastenings Check that the cables and connectors are in good condition, are not tangled and are not in the way. Inspect the condition of the seat you use Inspect all the bolts, nuts and fastenings to confirm they are not damaged or loose.
- Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING The tyre treads wear rapidly. Possible causes Solutions Poor quality tyres Fit good tyres Tyres under-inflated Inflate the tyres to 8 bar Insufficient pressure of the rollers on the tyres Adjust the pressure The tyre is worn on the inner wall Possible causes Solutions The roller cover is touching the tyre...
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Page 13: Transport And Storage
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE TRANSPORT of an unauthorised or unsuitable safety system, Benoit Systemes and its representatives refuses By air to accept any liability. The 11.4 Ah Lithium-ion battery meets the STORAGE requirements of the current IATA regulations. If you have to travel by air, ensure you contact the If the motorised vehicle is not used for a prolonged airline. - Page 14 CAUTION After an extended storage period at low temperature (–25°C), it is possible for the motor to turn itself off after being turned on; this situation may persist for about 2 minutes, after which the product functions normally. By following the instructions above, you will avoid complete discharge cycles of the batteries and will extend the operating life of the batteries when the equipment is returned to service.
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Page 15: Safety And Hazard Instructions
SAFETY AND HAZARD INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Risk of damage or injury if the motorised vehicle is started unintentionally. Risk of damage to the equipment or serious, even • Do NOT sit on the vehicle during the fatal, injury if the control unit is used incorrectly. adjustment phase. - Page 16 for a purpose other than that for which it is CAUTION designed. Risk of injury if the maximum permitted load is • If the vehicle begins to emit smoke, sparks exceeded or heat, stop using it and have it checked •...
- Page 17 • If the problem persists, disconnect or remove defined during the installation procedure. If the battery rack. the electric vehicle does not operate according • If in doubt or for any question, don’t hesitate to the parameters, turn it off IMMEDIATELY to contact your dealer.
- Page 18 • Pay close attention to traffic on the road. • Never use the motorised vehicle to transport • Don’t forget that car or lorry drivers do not several people. expect to see a manual wheelchair running at • Do not exceed the maximum total permitted a speed greater than that achieved by manual load (refer to the Technical Specifications propulsion.
- Page 19 SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT CAUTION USING THE BATTERY AND CHARGER Risk of accident and loss of guarantee if incorrect maintenance performed Only use original batteries. We decline all liability • For safety reasons and to avoid accidents for damage caused by using other batteries not related to unnoticed past wear, it is vital that supplied by Benoit Systemes.
- Page 20 WARNING CAUTION Risk of damage to the charger • Under Do not use the battery when the • Never carry the charger by its mains cable or outside temperature is below -20°C. The its charging cable battery indicator light can fluctuate in value •...
- Page 21 IN THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, PLEASE INFORM : • Your distributor • National authorities responsible for incidents with medical devices You will find an overview of the responsible authorities by following the link: http://ec.europa. eu/growth/sectors/medical-devices/contacts/...
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Page 22: Guarantee
GUARANTEE The guarantee period for the power add-on, battery and charger is 24 months from the invoice date. To claim against the guarantee, just make a note of the serial number of your equipment shown on the first page of this manual and contact your approved dealer or Benoit Systemes. You can also find the serial number right under the power add-on, in the place where you slide the battery. - Page 23 NOTES...
- Page 24 This medical device is a regulated health product and bears the CE marking. As manufacturer, BENOIT SYSTEMES declares that this products is Class I medical devices and complies with EU Regulation 2017/745/CEE on medical devices. 7 Rue du Pont, 21450 Billy-Lès-Chanceaux FRANCE | (+33) 3 80 96 54 65 | export@benoitsystemes.com WWW.BENOITSYSTEMES.COM...
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