Contents Foreword ....................... 7 Acceptance ....................8 Adjustment ....................8 Specifi cations ....................8 Use ......................... 8 Overview ....................... 9 Model: 9.506 ......................9 Driving ......................10 Functional checks ....................10 Brakes ......................11 Service brake .......................11 Braking the wheelchair ................11 Parking brake .....................11 Selection lever ....................12 Locking the brake ..................12 Releasing the brake ..................12...
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Remove the arm support ................21 Height stopper (Memory effect) ..............21 Adapting the arm cushion to the seat depth ..........21 Back support ....................22 Standard back support .................22 Standard back support cover ...............22 Adjusting the back support height .............23 Adjustable back .....................24 Adjusting the angle of the back support ............25 ERGOpor-back support element ..............27 Seat ......................
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Attaching the height adjustable leg supports ..........43 Adjusting the height of the footplate ............43 Adjusting the height of the leg supports ...........44 Adjusting the depth of the calf pads ............45 Adjusting the height of the calf pads ............45 Electrically height-adjustable leg support ............46 Height adjustment ..................46 Adjusting the height of the footplate ............46 Adjusting the depth of the calf pads ............46...
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Attaching the rear-view mirror ..............56 Adjusting the rear-view mirror ..............56 Specialities of the Junior version ............. 57 Seat depth ......................57 Width adjustment of the leg support receptacles ........58 Continuous leg support ..................59 Folding up the foot board ................59 Folding down the foot board ..............59 Height-/ and angle adjustment of the footboard ........59 Depth adjustment of the footboard ............60 Adjusting the length of the leg supports ...........61...
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Disassembly of the drive wheels ..............74 Assembly of the drive wheels ..............74 Disassembly of the steering wheels .............75 Assembly of the steering wheels ..............75 Changing the tyres ..................75 Fuses ........................76 Replacing the fuses ..................76 Lighting .......................77 Adjusting the headlights ................77 Headlights ......................78 Front indicator ....................79 Rear indicator ....................80...
This manual is to help you get accus- FOREWORD tomed to the handling of the Elec- tronic wheelchair as well as to prevent We thank you for the confi dence you accidents. have placed in our company by choos- ☞ ing an electric wheelchair from this Note: series.
ACCEPTANCE SPECIFICATIONS All products are checked for faults The electronic wheelchair is an envi- in the factory and packed in special ronment-friendly electric vehicle. It boxes. was developed to extend the mobility of persons with health-related or age- ☞ Note: related restrictions.
OVERVIEW Model: 9.506 The overview shows the most important components and operating devices of the wheelchair. Pos. Description 1 Back support 2 Arm support 3 Seat cushion (option) 4 Leg support 5 Calf strap 6 Footrest 7 Selection lever drive-/push mode 8 Operating module 9 Steering wheel 10 Drive wheel...
DRIVING Functional checks The functions and safety of the elec- Optimising the driving behaviour of tric wheelchair must be checked be- the electronic wheelchair with the fore the start of each journey. personal circumstances is to be co-or- ☞ For this observe chapter < Inspec- dinated by our service technician and tions before starting to drive >...
BRAKES Service brake The motors work electrically as oper- ating brake and carefully brake the electronic wheelchair down without jerks to stillstand. Braking the wheelchair For allotted braking of the wheelchair slowly guide the joystick back to the centre position (zero-setting). ☞...
Selection lever Locking the brake Swivel the selection lever forward as far as possible (1). Attention: It is impossible to push the electric wheelchair when in drive mode. • The brake performance reduces with the brake pads are worn. If the electric wheelchair demonstrates an uneven or impaired braking effect, take it immediately to your specialist workshop for repair.
Drive-/push mode The lever (1) for switching the drive motors between the drive mode and push mode is located on the right side of the wheelchair. Attention: Push the wheelchair only for ma- noeuvring or in emergency cases but never on gradients. The electric magnetic brakes are switched off in the push mode.
SELECTING THE OPERA- TION In order to obtain operational readi- ness of the electronic wheelchair the following directions are to be carried out in the indicated order. ☞ Note: Charge the drive batteries via the operating module before the fi rst journey.
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3. Checking the position of the operating module The operating module should be po- sitioned in such a way that you can comfortably and safely steer the elec- tric wheelchair. Horizontal adjustment: After loosening the clamping screw (3) the operating module can be ad- justed horizontally.
Pre-operation checks Before starting to drive, the following should be checked: ☞ the battery charge level, ☞ the pre-selected top speed setting. – Therefore observe operation man- ual < Operating module >. ☞ Note: – Only transfer to and from the elec- tric wheelchair when the wheel- chair is switched off and the brake release lever has been placed into...
Charging procedure The charging process for sealed drive batteries takes longer than that for open batteries with liquid electrolyte due to physical reasons. 1. Switch the operating module off. The selection lever should be in the drive mode position. 2. Insert the battery charger plug into the operating module (1).
Positioning the operating module Function description You will fi nd a detailed description of the keys and symbols in the operating manual for < Operating module >. The position of the operating module can be adjusted to suit the individual size of the user.
Turning the operating module to the side With the optional swivel away operat- ing module adapter (1) the operating module can be swivelled back to the side (2) so that it is located parallel to the arm support. This makes it possi- ble, for example: –...
ARM SUPPORTS The arm supports can be adjusted in height to suit the needs of the user. Attention: Do not use the arm supports to lift or carry the wheelchair. • Do not drive without the arm sup- ports! Adjusting the height of the arm supports Slacken the clamping screw (1), slide the end stop fully up and lightly tight-...
Remove the arm support Slacken the clamping screw (3) and pull off the arm support upwards. ☞ Note: The operating module must be re- moved fi rst if the arm support on the control side is to be detached. To remove the control unit, slacken the clamping screw (4).
BACK SUPPORT Standard back support The standard back support (1) is step- lessly angle adjustable from about 0° to 30°. Standard back support cover The standard-back strap is spanned through the backrest tubes. The extended part of the back (2) is attached with velcro to the seat sur- face.
Adjusting back support height The standard and adjustable back cov- er can be adjusted in height. For this unscrew the respective screws (1) of the cover and reinsert in the other height position.
Adjustable back (Option) The adjustable back is adjustable through a velcro strap, the so called spanning straps (2). The cushion (1) is placed over it and attached with the velcro strap. Adjusting the adjustable back ☞ Note: ☞ The fi tting of the adjustable back Place the back cushion (2) is best carried out with the user The back cushion (1) is to be folded...
Adjusting the angle of the back support Mechanical back support adjust- ment – Loosen clamping screw (3). – Loosen counter nut (2) and screw it back. – Set the adjustment screw (1) ac- cording to the desired back sup- port angle. –...
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Electrical back support adjust- ment (Option) The back support (1) is electrically ad- justable. ☞ Note: Herefore view the operating man- ual < Operating module >. Attention: Only adjust the back support when the wheelchair is standing on a level surface. A danger of tipping over exists on gradients! Folding down the electrically ad- justable back support...
ERGOpor-back support element (Option) Remove the ERGOpor-back sup- port unit Loosen the attachment screws (1) and push the clamping tins inward. Then push the backrest element for- wards out of the backrest frame (2) and remove it. ☞ It is impossible to remove the back element with mounted side cush- ions.
SEAT Adjusting the seat depth The seat depth can be changed by moving the back support to a differ- ent position. ☞ Note: The adjustment must be carried out by a workshop. For this the attachment screws (1) are to be removed on both sides. Then at- tach the back support holders again at the desired position with the secur- ing screws.
ERGOpor seat element (Option) ERGOpor seat cushion The ERGOpor seat cushion is secured to the seat shell with Velcro fasteners and can be pulled off. ERGOpor seat element For cleaning- or maintenance work the ERGOpor seat unit can be removed. ☞...
Seat angle The seat angle (1) can be adjusted through the telescopic rod in steps. ☞ See < Technical data >. Observe chapter < Adjusting the headlights >. Attention: Adjust the seat angle only when the wheelchair is standing on a level surface.
Mechanically adjusting the seat angle Before mechanically adjusting the seat angle lift the seat slightly. Screw the clamping screw (2) on both sides far outward. Lift or lower the seat up to the marker, according to the desired seat inclination. Reinsert the clamping screw on both sides and tighten.
Electrically adjusting the seat an- (Option) The seat angle can be adjusted electri- cally. The adjustment is carried out with the adjustment module. ☞ Note: Herefore view the operating man- ual < Operating module >. Attention: Adjust the seat angle only when the wheelchair is standing on a level surface.
Adjusting the seat height The seat frame receptacle (1) enables setting of two further seat heights. ☞ View < Technical data >. For this the screws (2+3) are to be dis- assembled. ☞ The self securing nuts are to be re- placed after several implementa- tions.
Adjustment of seat width The seat width can be adjusted by a lateral displacement of the arm sup- ports. Displace both arm supports by an equal distance after slackening the clamping screw (1) on both sides. ☞ Note: A reduction of the seat width to less than 43 cm is possible by switching the two arm supports.
Suspension of the chassis For optimal sitting comfort the sus- pension (1) can be adjusted according to the desire of the user. Attention: Make sure that the adjustment ring sits securely before starting to drive. – Screw a loose adjustment ring tight enough, until the pressure of the spring prevents further loosen- ing.
LEG SUPPORTS Attention: Do not use the leg supports to lift or carry the wheelchair. • Lift the feet, respectively place them on the footplates before each movement of the wheelchair. • The operating module is to be switched off: –...
Folding up the footplates The footplates are to be folded up for entering or exiting the wheelchair (1). Turning the leg supports to the side For easy transfer out of/into the wheelchair as well as driving closer to a closet, bed or bathtub the leg sup- ports can be swivelled away toward the in-/outside (2) + (3).
Remove the leg supports For easy transfer into and out of the wheelchair as well as a reduced wheel- chair length (important for transport) the leg support can be removed (1). ☞ Note: Before swivelling the leg support loosen or remove the calf belt on one side.
Adjusting the height of the foot- plate Loosen the clamping screw (1) to ad- just the height. Telescope the foot plate to the desired height and then retighten the screw. ☞ Note: The maximum extension is indi- cated by a marking (6) on the tube (2).
Continuous leg support The footboard of the continuous leg support (1) can be folded up to the side. Folding up the foot board For an unobstructed foot area, fold up the left side of the foot board to the right as far as it will go (2). Folding down the foot board Fold down the left side of the foot board until it rests on the foot board...
Angle adjustment of the foot- board – Switch the wheelchair off and shift the brake release lever into the drive position. – This prevents the wheelchair from rolling away acci- dentally. – Loosen the screwed connection (5) and adjust the footboard to the desired angle.
Depth adjustment of the foot- board The depth adjustment of the foot- board is done by repositioning the re- movable distancer pieces (6). – Light the footboard slightly on the left side. – Reposition the desired amount of distancer pieces on the left side. –...
Height-adjustable leg sup- ports (Option) Removing the height adjustable leg supports For this pull back or press the locking lever (1). Afterwards swivel the leg support to the side and then pull it off in an up- ward direction. Attaching the height adjustable leg supports With the leg support in a swivelled- aside position, hang it in and then...
Adjusting the height of the leg supports When seated in the wheelchair, ask a carer to raise the leg support to the desired level. The length adjustment is given through the turning point at the height of the knee joint. 1.
Adjusting the depth of the calf pads The calf cushion (1) can be swivelled to the side and adjusted steplessly in depth. Loosen the screws (2) to adjust the depth of the calf cushion. Adjusting the height of the calf pads Loosen the clamping screw (3) to ad- just the height of the calf cushion.
Electrically height-adjust- able leg support Electric contact is automatically estab- lished when attaching the electrically height adjustable leg support. Attention: Do not reach into the adjustment mechanism. – Danger of crushing! Height adjustment For the height adjustment of the leg supports view the users manual <...
Removing the electrically height adjustable leg supports Depending on version, pull the lock- ing device (4) back, press it in or fold it up or down. Afterwards swivel the leg support to the side and then pull it off in an up- ward direction.
Stump support Removal First pull back or press the locking le- ver (1). Then swivel out the leg stump support and pull it off in an upward direction. Hanging-in With the leg stump support in a swivelled-aside position, hang it in and then swivel it to the front until the locking device audibly locks into place.
Repositioning the leg stump sup- port The leg stump support can be used on the left and right side by reposition- ing the bracket. Repositioning the leg stump sup- port First unscrew the attachment screws (1) to reposition the leg stump sup- port.
SUPPORT WHEELS The anti-tip castors increase the sta- bility against tipping over to the rear when crossing an obstacle or driving on a rising gradient. Attention: Support castors do not provide suf- fi cient protection against tipping over in certain situations. Therefore, do not: ▲...
LAP BELT The lap belt is used for securing a per- son sitting in the wheelchair. – Additional stabilisation of the sit- ting position. – Prevents the user from falling for- wards out of the wheelchair. – Continuous adjustment to suit the user’s needs.
Strapping on the lap belt with lock ▲ Pull both belt halves to the front and slide the catch halves together so that they latch together. Then carry out a pull test. You open the lap seatbelt by pressing in the red unlocking button (1). Putting on the lap seatbelt with velcro fastener ▲...
TORSO SUPPORTS The torso supports (1) are height, width and depth adjustable as well as removable. Adjusting the torso supports Height: After loosening the clamping screws (2) the respective torso support can be adjusted to the desired height. Afterwards retighten the clamping screws (2).
HEAD SUPPORT The head support is swivel/proof, height- and depth adjustable and re- movable. Attention: We recommend the fi tting of two rear-view mirrors for driving with a headrest. Adjustment of the head support The head support can be detached or adjusted in height after the clamping lever (1) has been slackened.
ATTENDANT CONTROL WITH PRIORITY SWITCH The control unit for accompanying person enables the accompanying per- son an easy control of the wheelchair with auxiliary operating module. Positioning the controller ☞ Note: Switch off the operating module before position adjustment! – This prevents an unwanted movement of the wheelchair.
LIGHTING For driving outdoors and on public roads the wheelchair can be fi t with lighting. The lighting is activated over the op- erating module for the driver. ☞ Note: Observe the operating manual < Operating module > as well as the safety and general handling in- structions <...
SPECIALITIES OF THE JUNIOR VERSION Seat depth The seat depth can be changed by moving the back support to a differ- ent position. ☞ Note: Hereto observe chapter < Seat >. ☞ The adjustment must be carried out by an authorised workshop. Attention: The maximum user weight is de- creased in combination with the...
Width adjustment of the leg sup- port receptacles ☞ The adjustment must be carried out by an authorised workshop. The width adjustment of the leg sup- port receptacle (1) may be required for example to adjust the width of the footboard width (X).
Continuous leg support The footboard of the continuous leg support (1) can be folded up to the side. Folding up the foot board For an unobstructed foot area, fold up the left side of the foot board to the right as far as it will go (2). Folding down the foot board Fold down the left side of the foot board until it rests on the foot board...
Depth adjustment of the foot- board The depth adjustment of the foot- board is done by repositioning the re- movable distancer pieces (1). – Lift the footboard slightly on the side that can be swivelled upward. – Reposition the desired amount of distancers accordingly.
Adjusting the length of the leg supports The leg supports can be adjusted via a telescopic tube. – Switch the wheelchair off and shift the brake release lever into the drive position. – This prevents the wheelchair from rolling away acci- dentally.
Arm supports The arm supports can be adjusted in height to suit the needs of the user. Attention: Do not use the arm supports to lift or carry the wheelchair. • Do not drive without the arm sup- ports! Adjusting the height of the arm supports Slacken the clamping screw (1), slide the end stop fully up and lightly tight-...
Remove the arm support The arm supports must be removed before folding over the back support (1). – For this loosen the respective clamping screw (2) and pull the arm supports off toward the top (3). ☞ Note: The operating module can be re- moved fi...
LOADING AND TRANS- PORTATION Transport in vehicles The following items may be necessary due to lack of space for the transport in vehicles (1). ▲ Remove the leg supports. ▲ Remove the operating module. ▲ Remove the arm supports. ▲ Fold over the back support.
Passenger transportation Safety information acc. to ISO 7176/19 ☞ For transport the wheelchair must be equipped with maintenance Using the wheelchair as a passen- free batteries. ger seat ☞ Only 4-way suspension systems This wheelchair fulfi ls the require- tested and permitted according to ments of ISO 7176/19 and may be used ISO 10542 may be used.
Securing the wheelchair The wheelchair may only be secured through the four securing points (1) and (2). The securing points are marked ac- cording to the pictures and the sym- bol (3). Attention: Angle adjustable back supports are to be set vertically. •...
Securing the user in the wheel- chair The seatbelt that may be available on the wheelchair does not replace a seatbelt that is attached to the vehi- cle. Attention: A seatbelt tested according to 7176/19 is to be applied. ☞ Remove and safely store parts mounted to the wheelchair and other removable parts, for exam-...
SERVICE Inspection For safety reasons and to prevent ac- Maintenance cidents which can result from wear not detected in good time, an annual The following list of annual mainte- inspection is necessary in the case of nance work gives you a guide for car- normal operating conditions.
Maintenance instructions WHEN WHAT Remark Carry out test yourself or Before starting out General with a helper. It should Test for faultless opera- now be impossible to tion. push the electric wheel- chair. If this is not the case, have the brake repaired by a specialist Checking the mag- workshop.
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Do it yourself or with the Every 2 weeks Wheel attachments/ aid of a helper. (depending on distance Adjustment screws Tighten loose wheel nuts covered) Screws and nuts are to -screws/adjustment be checked for tight fi t. screws. Observe the contents of Every 2 months Maintenance the bat- the <...
List of annual maintenance work Preparation for visual check Remove the seat and back support elements, leg supports, arm support units. If necessary, clean the vehicle or the modules before the visual check. Visual check ❑ Check the frame, add-on components and accessories for damage, corrosion and damaged paintwork.
Fault correction Fault Cause Remedy Battery indicator on the Battery fuse is defective Replace defective fuse or or not correctly inserted. operating module does clean contacts and insert not light up after the correctly. switch-on. Plug connection of the Check the plug connec- power supply without tions.
Battery charger The electronic wheelchair requires a special charger. ☞ Only chargers suitable for the elec- tronic wheelchair may me used (A)! ☞ Observe the operating manual of the charger! Technical requirements: for the following drive batteries, – max. charging voltage: 28.5 V For sealed batteries: –...
Wheel change ☞ Note: A wheel/tyre change requires tech- nical knowledge. You should there- fore have this work carried out by a specialist workshop. Sitting in the wheelchair during a wheel change is not permitted. The wheelchair must stand on a level and fi...
Disassembly steering wheels The steering wheel is to be disassem- bled before replacement or repair. For this disassemble the wheel axle (2). Attention: Never loosen the rim half connec- tion screws in order to disassemble the tyre before previously com- pletely defl...
Fuses Replacing the fuses Before replacing fuses, park the elec- tronic wheelchair on a level surface and move the selection lever to the drive mode position to prevent the wheelchair from moving. Switch off the operating module. Always replace fuses with one of the same type! New fuses can be obtained for example at petrol stations.
Lighting (Option) ☞ Note: If a turn-signal bulb is defective, the remaining one blinks at double frequency. Adjusting the headlights Vertical alignment The headlights should be set in such a way that the light cone is visible on the road. – The lower edge of the light cone should be set at distance of 3 me- ters to the front of the wheelchair.
Headlights Filament bulb: 12V/3W E10 ☞ Note: Use a dry cloth to hold the glass body of the new fi lament bulb. Removal – Switch off the operating module. – Pull out the main fuse. – Undo the securing screw and re- move the lens (1).
Front indicator Spherical bulb: 12V/P21W BA15s ☞ Note: Use a dry cloth to hold the glass body of the new fi lament bulb. Removal – Switch off the operating module. – Pull out the main fuse. – Undo the securing screw and re- move the lens (1).
Rear indicator Spherical bulb: 12V/P21W BA15s ☞ Note: Use a dry cloth to hold the glass body of the new fi lament bulb. Removal – Switch off the operating module. – Pull out the main fuse. – Undo the securing screw (2) and remove the lens (3).
Back light Festoon bulb: 12V/C5W S8.5 ☞ Note: Use a dry cloth to hold the glass body of the new fi lament bulb. Removal – Switch off the operating module. – Pull out the main fuse. – Undo the securing screw (2) and remove the lens (3).
Information for the dealer Programming the driving behav- iour A service manual containing a check The driving behaviour of the wheel- list for the annual inspection is avail- chair can be adjusted through the able on request. programming device. The functional tests necessary for the ☞...
Driving parameter Standard settings The driving features of the wheelchair The parameter values in the following are defi ned by setting the single pa- table are selected so that the inspec- rameters. tion requirements of the CE certifi ca- tion are fulfi lled. Programming that ☞...
The kilometric performance is greatly TECHNICAL DATA reduced by: Kilometric performance – frequent uphill driving, – poor drive battery charge condi- Kilometric performance depends to a tion. large extent on the following factors: – low ambient temperature – battery condition, (e.g.
Tools The following tools are required for adjustments and maintenance: Open-end or ring spanner ......Wrench width (WW) 10 / 13 / 17 mm Socket wrench .............. Wrench width (WW) 19 mm Hexagonal stud wrench ..........Wrench width 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 mm Phillips screwdriver ..............
TECHNICAL DATA Model 9.506 / 9.506 -603 All data within the following table relates to the standard version of the stated model. Dimensional tolerance ± 1.5 cm, ± 2 °. Short form of wheelchair dimensions: SH = Seat height SW = Seat width SD = Seat depth BH = Backrest height Model: ............Electric wheelchair 9.506 / 9.506-603...
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Dimensions: Length (incl. footplates): ................max. 103 cm Length of the Junior version (incl. footplates): ........max. 98 cm Width (seat-width dependent): .......60 cm (SW 43) up to 65 cm (SW 48) Height (with adjustable ERGOpor back support): ..95 cm (SH 45), 98 cm (SH 48) Height (with adjustable ERGOpor back support): ......100 cm (SH 50) Back support height sliding back: .............45 / 50 cm Back support height ERGOpor: ................55 cm...
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Transport dimensions: Length (incl. support castors, without leg supports): ........73 cm Width (without arm supports): .................60 cm Height (without arm supports): ......SH45: 64 / SH48: 67 / SH50: 69 cm (Back support upholstery removed, back support folded onto seat) Ambient temperature: ..............
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Performance (see Kilometric performance): Max. forward top speed: ............. approx. 6 / 8 km/h Obstacle crossing upwards: ............... approx. 60 mm Obstacle crossing upwards with step climber: ......approx. 110 mm Obstacle crossing downwards: ............approx. 110 mm Turning radius: ................... approx. 0.83 m Max.
Meaning of the labels on the wheelchair Attention! Read the operating manuals and oth- er provided documentation. Do not lift the wheelchair at the arm supports or leg supports. Detachable parts are not suitable for carrying. Drive mode Switching to push mode with the se- lection lever right.
Inspection certifi cate Vehicle data: Model: Delivery note no.: Vehicle identifi cation No. Recommended safety inspection (at least every 12 months) Pre-delivery inspection Stamp of specialist dealer: Stamp of specialist dealer: Signature: Signature: Place, date: Place, date: Next safety inspection in 12 months Next safety inspection in 12 months Date: Date:...
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Recommended safety inspection Recommended safety inspection (at least every 12 months) (at least every 12 months) Stamp of specialist dealer: Stamp of specialist dealer: Signature: Signature: Place, date: Place, date: Next safety inspection in 12 months Next safety inspection in 12 months Date: Date: Recommended safety inspection...
Guaranty is not granted for surface GUARANTEE damages, tyres of the wheels, dam- ages due to loosened screws or nuts We accept a guaranty for this prod- as well as worn out attachment holes uct according to the legal regulations. due to frequent assembly work.
GUARANTEE COUPON Fill in the details! If necessary, copy and return. Guarantee Model designation: Delivery note no.: Vehicle ID No. (Fz-I-Nr.) (view type plate): Date of delivery: Stamp of the dealer:...
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