Yomper. Amylior is not responsible for any damage to property or personal injury that may occur as a result of misuse of the Yomper or failure to follow the instructions in the user guide.
Precautions for use All safety precautions specified by the supplier of your wheelchair must be followed in addition to the recommendations set out in this manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. • Handling or use of the Yomper by anyone who has not read the instructions in this manual may cause serious injury. •...
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• Do not use the Yomper on rough terrain, slippery surfaces, extreme slopes or unstable ground. Doing so may cause injury or damage to the Yomper and void the warranty. • Use extreme caution when operating the Yomper in confined spaces. Reduce power to reduce the risk of damage or injury. •...
Cordless telephones, MP3 or CD players, TV or AM/FM radios do not present any risk. If the Yomper is switched on unintentionally, switch off the system and report the incident to Amylior Technical Support (indicate any EMI sources that were nearby when the incident...
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Yomper components Aluminum chassis...........1 Brushless motor 24 V 250 W....2 Electronic controller........3 Start/stop button (on/off) ......4 Carrying handle..........5 Release lever............6 Assistant connector........7 Battery charging socket......8 Battery gauge.............9 Battery access cover........10 Battery charger..........11 Wall socket (110 V).........12 Load connector..........13 EasyGo controller Main button (on/off)........14 Speeds (+/- according to parameters)..15/16...
2. Installation Installing the EasyGo box support • On the leg Installing the Yomper support Installation must be carried out by your medical equipment provider. Check the direction of the strap. Clip and turn the strap so that the housing support is correctly positioned. Don’t fasten the strap too tightly, as this will impede blood circulation.
3. Commissioning On the wheelchair frame Power on Position the opening upwards. Check that the EasyGo control box is in the off position (display Use the supplied plastic zip ties and the rubber off, LEDs off). blocker. Press the Yomper on/off button (4). A flashing LED indicates that the Yomper is waiting to be connected to the control box.
Installing the EasyGo control box Install the EasyGo control box on its bracket: • On your thigh When the frame lip touches the drawbar, push the handle • On the wheelchair frame down to slide the Yomper onto the drawbar. (See installation procedures on page 7-8) Keep the release lever open during this operation.
You need to stop the wheelchair, as the Yomper has no brakes and freewheels. You can change the speed while driving or stationary. The LED on the EasyGo box flashes, the LED on the Yomper on/off button stops flashing: you’re ready to use the Yomper. Controls and modes Accelerate: Press the arrow furthest from you to increase speed.
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The actual speed at which you propel the Yomper depends Your actual speed will automatically return to level 1 (the lowest). • The selected speed (from 1 to 5). • The current mode (indoor, green LED strip, outdoor, red LED strip). •...
Recharging batteries To charge: Switch off the Yomper using the on/off button. Plug the charger into a 110 V wall socket. A battery gauge is located on the rear panel of the Yomper. Press the gauge button to see the Yomper’s battery charge level.
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To fully charge the battery (if it was completely discharged), To charge the EasyGo control box, you need to you need: switch on your EasyGo and plug in the micro USB cable. Approx. 4 hours for the 24 V 160Wh battery Approx.
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Control for attendants (optional) Secure the control box to the backrest using the fastener. When connected, the attendant control takes control of the EasyGo for speed monitoring. To prevent incorrect operation, we recommend connecting the attendant control after securing the Yomper to the wheelchair.
4. Functions and settings Settings menu EasyGo control box display To change the settings, the Yomper must be switched off. By default, the screen can display: To access the menu, press and hold the arrow button furthest from you for more than 5 seconds. Yomper speed The menu functions: Yomper battery level (YP)
Menus: Example: Changing speed 2 in indoor mode Turn on the control unit. • Scan: Pairing the button with a Yomper. " " for more than 5s to enter the general menu. • Press Inside speed: Choice of 5 inside speeds, within the limit set by the healthcare professional.
5. Maintenance Water could penetrate the electronic system and cause irreversible damage. Amylior declines any responsibility for damage or consequential damage caused by water. Maintenance checks and servicing frequency Such cases exclude all warranty claims. Regularly check the tightness of the various mechanical parts of the support.
When planning a trip, contact your tour operator or airline to find out how the Yomper can be carried on all the flights you have booked. It is ultimately the pilot’s decision whether or not to carry the Yomper. Neither Amylior nor your dealer can influence this decision.
Storage Battery maintenance If your wheelchair, with the Yomper, is to be stored for an Yomper and EasyGo are equipped with lithium batteries, extended period (e.g., several months), the following points with no memory effect. You can recharge them as often as must be applied: you like without affecting their lifespan.
Reuse If necessary, the Yomper can be completely disassembled from the manual wheelchair (including the support), to restore the original manual wheelchair, without any structural modifications to the manual wheelchair. After this, the Yomper can be reinstalled on any other compatible wheelchairs. If the Yomper has been provided to you by your health insurance and you no longer need it, please contact your health insurance provider, or your dealer.
6. Problem solving Before contacting your dealer, please check the following points: Failure Solution Yomper does not light up Check that a light appears after pressing the on/off button. Check the battery gauge and recharge your Yomper. Visually check the condition of the cables and Yomper without disassembling anything.
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Failure Solution Yomper stops suddenly This can happen if the slope is too steep, or the wheelchair is too heavy or deflated. You need to manually assist the Yomper, or play with its gears. This is a safety feature to prevent the motor from overheating.
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Failure Solution Yomper accelerates for no reason If you are in a highly disturbed environment (high-power medical imaging, etc.), close to an electromagnetic source, switch off the Yomper. The Yomper is EMC-certified, which means it is immunized for use in everyday environments. Loss of autonomy Autonomy will depend on several parameters: •...
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Failure Solution Support detaches from wheelchair or makes noise Check all components for tightness. Contact your dealer. While going over an obstacle with only 2-wheels, and the Yomper The Yomper stop is not installed correctly. Contact your dealer wheel moves ahead of the wheelchair wheels, preventing the user immediately.
• Inspection of the unit without finding any faults. • Amylior will repair or replace, free of charge to the warranty Other components and products used with the holder, the parts covered by the warranty after verification by Yomper (e.g., manual wheelchair) an authorized Amylior representative and if the latter has found defects in materials and/or workmanship.
24 V Withdrawal 77°F to 122°F (-25°C à +50°C) Temperature operation: Amylior disclaims all liability for any personal injury or property damage resulting from incorrect or unsafe use of Theoretical consumption this power system for manual wheelchairs. 9.5 Wh/mile (5,9 Wh/km)
Battery List of symbols and descriptions : Battery Type: Lithium-ion Symbol Symbol Title Symbol Description Rated voltage: 24 V Minimum voltage (discharged): 19 V Indicates the manufacturer’s catalog Catalog number reference in order to identify Maximum voltage formally the medical device. 29,4 V (loaded): length 4 in (101 mm) X width 4 in...
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