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- Page 1 Caterwil LLC www.caterwil.com instruction version 2.0.7 from 05.07.2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Adjustment options................ 23 12.2. Steering wheel service ..............58 6.1.1. Adjusting the wheelchair backrest ........... 23 12.3. Tensioning the tracks ..............59 6.1.2. Armrest height adjustment ............24 12.4. Chain lubrication ................59 Caterwil LLC www.caterwil.com instruction version 2.0.7 from 05.07.2021... - Page 3 12.5. Cleaning ..................60 Legal Notice ................... 61 13.1. Service life ..................61 13.2. Responsibility ................. 61 13.3. Warranty conditions ............... 61 13.4. Warranty obligations ..............62 Warranty card ..................63...
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Page 4: General Information
Caterwil GTS (Product) manufactured by after surgery and various traumas. To expand the functionality of the Caterwil LLC (Manufacturer). The instructions contain information that Product, the Manufacturer provides a number of additional options, one must ensure the safe operation of the Product, as well as help identify of which allows attendant persons to drive the wheelchair. -
Page 5: Application Area
1.3. Application area 1.4. Service The electric wheelchair can be used with partial or full loss of motor Only qualified personnel instructed by the Manufacturer carry out functions of the human body due to: maintenance and repair of the Products. In case of problems, please ... -
Page 6: Safety
2. Safety Risk of accident or injury due to improper use of the Product. The 2.1. Meaning of symbols Product should only be used for its intended purpose. The Product can be operated only after instruction. Warnings about possible risk of accident or serious injury. Risk of burns when handling fire. -
Page 7: Safety Requirements For The Operation Of The Wheelchair
2.3. Safety requirements for the operation of the wheelchair Risk of accident or injury due to improper sit in the chair or leave it. Risk of accident or injury due to defective safety devices. Before each Turn off the Product when sit in the chair or leave it. The footrests can use, the user has to check operative condition of the Product, especially only be used to support the legs. - Page 8 After each emergency stop, turn off and turn on the Product control device. In case of errors, the system informs with a light code (see 11, table 6) or shows a fault message on the display, stopping the execution of uncontrolled functions. If, after restarting the control system, the Product displays an error again, the user can unlock the electromagnetic brakes of the wheelchair to transfer it in pushing mode (by attendant person).
- Page 9 The movement on the stairs can be performed only by orienting the Risk of injury if the wheelchair overturning while driving. Product in front of the descent (fig. 2.6). Descending the stairs only The Product can overcome slopes with an angle less than 15° (24 %) in forward.
- Page 10 Fig. 2.2. Schematic image of wheelchair overcoming obstacle of the «step» type on the tracks Fig. 2.3. Schematic image of wheelchair overcoming single obstacle on the tracks...
- Page 11 Fig. 2.4. Schematic image of wheelchair overcoming single obstacle on the wheels Fig. 2.5. Maximum angles of climb and despent of Products at movement on wheels...
- Page 12 Fig. 2.6. Schematic image of the direction of movement of the wheelchair on the stairs Fig. 2.7. Visual demonstration of the safety angle of stair slope...
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Page 13: Safety Rules For Maintaining The Wheelchair In Working Order
2.4. Safety rules for maintaining the wheelchair in working order. Maintenance and disposal The operability of all systems of the product systems must be checked once a year by a technician. Risk of accident or injury due to improper maintenance, repair or adjustment of the Product. -
Page 14: Requirements For The User
2.5. Requirements for the user 2.6. Safety features Risk of accident or injury due to unprofessional use of the Product. In case of danger, the Product can be turned off at any time using the Products operation should only trust a competent user. Therefore, the "on / off"... -
Page 15: Product Description
3. Product description The Product is designed for use in everyday life and empowering people who have partially or completely lost the function of the musculoskeletal system. The presence of the track platform and an automatic seat deflection system allows the user to independently overcoming stairs and curbs. - Page 16 Table 1. Specifications of GTS Series Products GTS3 GTS4 Characteristic GTS3 GTS5 GTS 4WD Notes Export (1020- Dimensions in working (1020-1400)x650x1230 1400)х650х (1020-1400)x650x1230 Length depends on legrest position state, mm (LхWхH) 1400 Dimensions in folded 1020х650х 1020х650х The GTS4 Lux cannot be folded down for 1020х650х780...
- Page 17 GTS3 GTS4 Characteristic GTS3 GTS5 GTS 4WD Notes Export Noise level, dBA ≤75 Operating temperature, °C -15 … +40 Battery capacity, A*h Battery type Lithium Drive motors voltage, V Charger power requirements, V Nominal charging current, A Wheelchair protective system...
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Page 18: Transportation And Preparation Of The Product For Use
4. Transportation and preparation of the Product for 4.1. Delivery set All options included in delivery set depend on the model of the wheelchair. Delivery set included: Electric stair-climbing wheelchair GTS series with main components Charger; Operating instructions; ... - Page 19 Fig. 4.1. Wheelchair front view: Fig. 4.2. Wheelchair back view: 1 — headrest; 6 — assistants handle; 2 — seat; 7 — pocket; 3 — remote controller; 8 — battery module 4 — armrest; — legrest...
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Page 20: Start Of Operation
4.2. Start of operation Before using the Product, it is necessary to check the presence of all items included in the standard set (see fig. 4.1, 4.2), estimate their functional readiness and serviceability. Before turning on the wheelchair, you must turn on the automatic switch (fig. -
Page 21: Transport And Storage
5. Transport and storage 5.1. Preparing for transportation To transport the Product in the trunk of a vehicle or airplane, you need to prepare it for transportation. Remove the footrests. Press the lever at the base of the footrest to the chair frame and pull up (see fig. -
Page 22: Storage
5.2. Storage When storing the Product, you should follow a number of simple Direct sunlight/ultraviolet radiation will cause tires to age rapidly. recommendations below. This will keep the external and technical This will lead to a decrease in the elasticity of the rubber, embrittlement condition of the wheelchair for a long time. -
Page 23: Service
The backrest tilt mechanism has a similar design to the mechanisms that are installed on modern cars. This design allows you to adjust the When developing Caterwil wheelchair, great attention is paid to the backrest position in the range from 90 to 180 degrees in relation to the ergonomic component of the Products. -
Page 24: Armrest Height Adjustment
6.1.2. Armrest height adjustment The product is supplied with adjustable height armrests. To adjust, loosen the thumbscrew on the chair frame and set the armrest to the required height, then the thumbscrew back (fig. 6.2). If it is necessary to pull out the armrest, it can be removed after loosening the thumbscrew by pulling up on the exit from the rail frame. -
Page 25: Headrest Height Adjustment
6.1.3. Headrest height adjustment 6.1.4. Adjusting the position of the remote control Stair-climbing wheelchairs is equipped with adjustable headrests. Adjustment of the headrest in height is carried out as follows: you must Cable damage. Improper cable routing can damage the cable. When simultaneously press the plastic clips of the rails (left and right), set the routing, the cable should not be sagged or overstretched. - Page 26 Adjusting the position of the remote controller To adjust the position of the remote controller to the length of the arm, loosen the thumb on the underside of the armrest (see fig. 6.4 position 2). The rail with the control panel can move forward and backward, as well as rotate around its axis (fig.
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Page 27: Adjusting The Footrest
6.1.5. Adjusting the footrest Length adjustment of the footrest Unscrew the bolt limitation of the footrest, set the required length, fix this position, install the bolt back and screw it (Fig. 6.7). Risk of injury to fingers. Care should be taken to keep your fingers away from the hazardous area when adjusting the footrests. - Page 28 Adjusting the angle footrest Loosen the adjusting screw, set the footrest to the required angle, tighten the screw (Fig. 6.8). Fig. 6.8. Adjusting the angle footrest...
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Page 29: Control
7. Control • Chair up and down buttons Moves chair up or down in "On wheel" mode for adjusting chair 7.1. Remote controller angle 7.1.1. Standard remote controller • Driving mode buttons The remote controller is used to control the Product (change the speed, Switch the wheelchair to "On Tracks"... - Page 30 • Speed up and down buttons Pressing the buttons changes the maximum speed of the wheelchair. • Joystick The joystick controls the direction and speed of travel. • Battery Capacity LED indicator The LEDs show the battery charge. • Speed Level LED indicator The LEDs show the currently selected speed level.
- Page 31 LED indication "Battery charge level" Table 2. Battery charge indicators Indication Information The battery charged The power reserve given in the technical data is based on an ambient temperature of + 25 ° C. If the temperature rises or falls, the actual range will decrease.
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Page 32: Remote Controller With Lcd Display
Remote controller with LCD display designed to improve the usability of 1 — On/Off button; the Caterwil GTS wheelchair. The display shows a large amount of 2 — Left select button; information and allows you to comfortably operate a large number of 3 —... - Page 33 Movement type selection menu Main screen After turning on the wheelchair equipped with a remote control with an The main screen (Fig. 7.4) displays: travel speed 1, mileage (total 2 and LCD display, it will open the "Movement type selection menu" resettable 3), engine load 4, remaining battery charge 5, approximate (see fig.
- Page 34 Menu Wheelchair tilt Headlight mode In this menu, you can get data On the page for selecting the about position operating mode of the headlights wheelchair relative to the horizon (Fig. 7.5) there are four items: (Fig. 7.7). This can be useful for "Off", "Parking lights", "Light + determining the angle of the ramp Parking lights ", "Hazard signal".
- Page 35 Setting sounds Time setting This menu item allows you to In this menu, you can adjust the adjust the sound volume, as well time shown on the display. as turn it off. It has two available windows for setting the time, corresponding to hours and minutes.
- Page 36 Joystick setting In this menu item, you can adjust the sensitivity of the joystick. To do this, use the "Down" and "Up" buttons to set the required level and press "Select". Joystick sensitivity affects acceleration, deceleration cornering harshness. Fig. 7.12. Joystick sensitivity setting menu Select "Back"...
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Page 37: Drive Range
Drive range 7.3. Switching on and off 7.2. By pressing the on / off button (fig. 7.1, 5 or fig. 7.2, 1) turns on or off the wheelchair control device. If the wheelchair control device is not used You can find information on the range of the electric wheelchair in for some time, the wheelchair will automatically turn off. -
Page 38: Wheelchair Movement
7.4. Wheelchair movement Uncontrolled movement of the wheelchair is possible on rough surfaces. Therefore, the speed of the wheelchair should always be adjusted to the terrain features. Risk of injury from uncontrolled movement of the electric wheelchair. The maximum speed with full joystick deflection depends on the gear Switch off the wheelchair control device if it will not be used in the near selected. -
Page 39: Wheelchair Movement In The Pushing Mode
7.5. Wheelchair movement in the pushing mode If you try to continue the movement by the drive, with the brake unlocked, the self-diagnosis system will generate a speed sensor error (see Ch. 11, Table 6). Risk of accident or injury due to lack of braking. When the brake is released (push mode), there is no braking at all. -
Page 40: Batteries Specifications
Regular battery checks and timely charging are essential for the operational reliability of the electric wheelchair. GTS products can be equipped with several types of batteries. The GTS3 has two sealed AGM batteries that are maintenance free. Table 3. Battery specifications Delta HRL 12-33 Nominal voltage... - Page 41 Table 4. Lithium battery specifications Nominal voltage 24 V Rated capacity 42 A*h Weight 4 kg Working temperature -20 … 60 °C Charge temperature 0 … 40 °C Storage temperature -20 … 60 °C Number of cycles at 40% capacity 1000 cycles of full charge/discharge loss Replacement and disposal of batteries should only be performed by a...
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Page 42: Charging
7.7. Charging When charging the battery, switch off the wheelchair control to ensure that the charging current is fully fed to the battery. When charging batteries, always remember that: Battery discharge. If the battery is completely discharged, the electric ... -
Page 43: Battery Charger
7.8. Battery charger The battery charger supplied with the GTS series Products should not be used to charge other devices as this may damage it. Use a 220 ± 15 V power supply. Using other power sources may damage both the battery and the battery charger. The charger is equipped with automatic control of the operating mode and does not require additional control during operation. -
Page 44: Movement Modes
Movement “On tracks” To descend the stairs, you must: The tracked platform on Caterwil Products is designed for stair climbing. Drive up to the stairs in front and stop at a distance of at least 10 Below are instructions to explain how to climb stairs and other obstacles. - Page 45 CLIMB To climb stairs, you must: Drive up to the stairs in backward and stop at a distance of at least 20 cm from the first step. If you come to the stairs in front, you need to get out, as climbing the stairs is carried out only in reverse.
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Page 46: Movement On Wheelchair Gts 4Wd
8.2. Movement on wheelchair GTS 4WD REAR DRIVE A special mode in which additional self-turning wheels are extended at the front of the wheelchair. In this case, the front wheels are detached All-wheel drive allows you to climb and descend from obstacles no from the surface, but continue to rotate while driving. -
Page 47: Additional Options
9. Additional options Rearview mirror The option is designed for people actively moving on the road, and is The Products offered by the Manufacturer can be additionally equipped also useful when maneuvering in a narrow space and reversing. For with a number of options that are not included in the standard set of the installation, additional holder is required under the armrest. - Page 48 Additional remote control for the attendant Abductor An additional remote control for the attendant is required in cases of The abductor is designed to maintain the correct position of the human assistance to the user in controlling the wheelchair. All GTS models are body.
- Page 49 Two-point safety belt Four-point safety belt The product can be equipped with a two-point belt. The belt is used to A four-point belt is required for people with problems of retention in provide additional stability to the user in the wheelchair prevents him body position.
- Page 50 Roof from sun and rain High-capacity battery The product can be additionally equipped with a special umbrella (fig. The range and operating time of the Product can be increased by 9.7), it protects the user from direct sunlight and atmospheric installing a 70 A * h high-capacity battery (Fig.
- Page 51 Car charger The car charger allows you to charge the wheelchair from the car's cigarette lighter (fig. 9.9). For charging, you need to insert one plug of the battery charger into the car's cigarette lighter, the other into the standard charging connector on the wheelchair. Fig.
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Page 52: Safety Features
10. Safety features Limit switches are included in the Caterwil GTS Products have safety features to provide maximum safety design of linear actuators. When Stopping linear actuators during exploitation, transportation and storage. reaching the maximum stroke, they turn off automatically Table 5. -
Page 53: Fault And Troubleshooting
If the problem cannot be completely resolved using the instructions in this chapter, we recommend that you contact the service center. Caterwil GTS has a self-diagnosis system that is activated when the electric wheelchair circuit-breaker is turned on and works in real time. If a problem is detected, the check is displayed on the control panel. - Page 54 Table 6. Light indication of error codes. Reasons for appearance and methods of solution. Error code Error name Reason Solution Cable of the chair angle sensor are Reconnect the sensor cable and tighten the nut disconnected or damaged No signal from the Fault of the chair angle sensor Chair angle sensor Contact the Manufacturer...
- Page 55 Error code Error name Reason Solution Make sure that there is no obstacle when unfolding the platform. Make sure the weight of the user, including items, High load on chair drive is less than 115 kg. Move deeper and shift your weight onto Overload of the your back Chair drive...
- Page 56 Error code Error name Reason Solution Calibration data is corrupted or not set The joystick is not Contact the Manufacturer calibrated Fault of the remote controller Poor contact between remote controller board and joystick No signal from the Contact the Manufacturer joystick Fault of the joystick Poor contact between remote controller and...
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Page 57: Maintenance, Cleaning And Disinfection
12. Maintenance, cleaning and disinfection In case of problems during the maintenance of the Product, you should consult a specialist. The electric wheelchair should be checked by a specialist once a year for its operational reliability. Maintenance intervals The functionality of the electric wheelchair must be checked before each use. The user must carry out the work shown in table 7 with the specified intervals. -
Page 58: Drive Wheel Service
Maintenance manual 12.2. Steering wheel service 12.1. Drive wheel service To check the condition of the wheel: 1. Put the wheelchair in "On tracks" mode. To check wheel attachment: 2. Check the condition of the mechanism with your hands and make 1. -
Page 59: Tensioning The Tracks
12.3. Tensioning the tracks 12.4. Chain lubrication To tighten the track, you need: The lubrication on the drive chains loses its properties when mixed with road dust. Additional lubrication is required with use. 1. Loosen the axis of the track tensioning roller (Fig. 12.3, 1) Allen key 8 mm and 17 mm wrench. -
Page 60: Cleaning
12.5. Cleaning Damage to electronic equipment due to water enter. When cleaning the Product, avoid contact of electronic components, motors and batteries with water, as this can cause faults. Damage to the components of the Product. When cleaning the electric wheelchair, do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents. -
Page 61: Legal Notice
13. Legal Notice 13.3. Warranty conditions The manufacturer warrants that the stair-climbing wheelchair Caterwil GTS is respect to the requirements of regulatory documents (Technical 13.1. Service life Specifications 30.92.20-009-23551694-2019) when properly transported After the expiration of the warranty period, the user can continue to use and used. -
Page 62: Warranty Obligations
13.4. Warranty obligations a) The gearbox is subject to one month's warranty replacement and one year's warranty repair. b) The remote controller is subject to a three-month warranty replacement and the electrical system is subject to a one-year warranty. c) The battery is subject to a four-month warranty replacement if its capacity is less than 60% of the nominal. -
Page 63: Warranty Card
2. If a fault is found in the Product during the warranty period, the buyer can contact the seller for repair. Serial number: ______________________________________________ Manufacturing date: _________________________________________ Date of sale: ________________________________________________ Caterwil LLC Phone: +7-(383)-312-1632 Address: 4 Lugovaya st., 3 building, 4 part, Skolkovo Innovation center, Moscow, 143026, Russia www.caterwil.ru...
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