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- Page 1 Damit Schieben einfach wird Brems- und Schiebehilfe Gebrauchsanweisung User manual GB/US Instructions d’utilisation Instruktionsbok...
- Page 2 Das viaplus ist klassifiziert als Gerät Typ B.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Important safety instructions – please observe carefully at all times 1.2 Purpose and intended use of viaplus 1.3 Permissible operating conditions / locations of operation 1.4 Standard scope of delivery 1.5 Technical data 1.6 The main elements at a glance 2. -
Page 5: Introduction
. Important safety instructions – please observe carefully at all times viaplus is a push and braking aid to be used exclusively by the person accompanying the wheelchair user. The viaplus must under no circumstances be used as an electric drive system by the wheelchair user alone. -
Page 6: Technical Data
(level terrain, fully recharged batteries, ambient temperature around 20 °C, smooth travel, etc.). The viaplus conforms to the requirements laid down in the European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. We reserve the right to modify the design and technology of our products to incorporate the latest developments. -
Page 7: The Main Elements At A Glance
.6 The main elements at a glance (please fold out overview drawing in document cover) Drive unit Plug Socket for control unit plug Charger socket at chassis Bolt Spacer ring Pedal Wheel Mounting fork Control unit Control unit housing Control button LED status indicator Driving lever Plug... -
Page 8: Start-Up
• a battery pack [18] to power the viaplus has been attached below the wheelchair. Your viaplus is thus ready for operation and can be started and operated by following the instructions in the chapters below. The installation of the bracket [22] and all necessary adjustments to the viaplus must be carried out by Ulrich Alber GmbH, its repre- sentative or your authorised specialist dealer. -
Page 9: Extending Drive Wheels
2. Extending drive wheels When not in use, the drive wheels [7] of the viaplus are located approx. 2 cm above the ground. This allows you to move the wheelchair without the viaplus. To activate the electric push and braking aid, you must first lower the two wheels [7] to the ground. -
Page 10: Selecting Speed At The Control Unit
“6” = 6 km/h); the LED status indicator [11] is on. • Position “R”: the brake of the viaplus is disabled and the drive wheels are set to idle rolling mode. The LED status indicator [11] is on. To select the speed at which you wish to operate the wheelchair, turn the button [10] to the respective position (1-6). - Page 11 If the indicator flashes at uniform intervals during driving, the battery pack of the viaplus needs to be recharged. Terminate your trip with the viaplus as soon as possible. If this is not possible, switch off the viaplus as soon as this is possible (see chapter 2.6) and retract the drive wheels (see chapter 2.7).
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Page 12: Traversing Obstacles
Turn the button [10] to position “R” to set the viaplus to idle rolling mode. The brake of the viaplus is disabled and the drive wheels are set to idle rolling mode. The LED status indicator [11] is constantly on. -
Page 13: Switching Off Driving Mode
• Ensure that the viaplus is switched off (see chapter 2.6). • Using the tip of your foot, fold down the pedal [6] of the viaplus from its resting position. • When the pedal [6] is in its centre position, push it down firmly with your foot to retract the two lowered drive wheels [7]. -
Page 14: Battery Pack
3. Battery pack The viaplus is powered by a battery pack [18] attached to the wheelchair. The battery pack is located in a battery pack bag (see diagram) or in a metal battery box. The battery pack should normally remain attached to your wheelchair. It can how- ever be removed from the bag or box, if you need to lift or transport the wheelchair. -
Page 15: Changing Fuse In Battery Pack
At the rear of the battery pack [18]: • Reconnect the battery pack to the viaplus by inserting the plug [1] into the sock- et [14] at the battery pack (see chapter 4.2). If fuses must be replaced frequently, the viaplus might be defective. -
Page 16: Transport
• Pull the quickpin [13] from the bracket [22]. • The viaplus is now detached from the wheelchair and can be removed by holding it by the pedal. • To transport the unit, ensure that all components of the viaplus are properly stowed away. -
Page 17: Attaching Viaplus To Wheelchair
• Slide the bolts [4] of the viaplus into the mounting forks [24] of the bracket [22]. The setting ring [5] attached to the bolt [4] must thereby be located inside the bracket [22] (i.e. towards the centre of the wheelchair). - Page 18 Insert the plug [1] into the socket [14] of the battery pack. • Check whether the plug [1] is properly engaged in the socket [14] so that it cannot inadvertently become loose. Your viaplus is now ready for operation and can be started.
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Page 19: Transport Instructions For Viaplus And Wheelchair
To transport the wheelchair, follow the instructions of the wheelchair manufacturer. You might need to secure the wheelchair or certain components. • During transport, the viaplus or its dismantled parts must be properly secured so that they do not pose a risk to the driver or passengers in the event of a sudden brake manoeuvre. •... -
Page 20: Fault Signals
In this case, the LED status indicator remains continuously on until the battery pack is fully discharged. Recharge the battery. 6.2 LED status indicator flash codes Faults in the operation of your viaplus are indicated by means of flash codes of the LED status indicator [11]. Codes:... -
Page 21: What Should I Do If
(see chapter 2.1) If a fault that is not listed in the above table occurs, the add-on drive is normally disabled. Contact your authorised specialist dealer or Alber representative for advice. -
Page 22: Safety And Hazard Information
When stopping or waiting in potentially dangerous positions (e.g. while waiting at a traffic light, in front of slopes or ramps of any type), switch off the viaplus and do not touch the driving lever [12]. -
Page 23: Obstacles
7.3 Danger areas and hazardous situations The attendant operating the viaplus must decide in each case whether it is safe to use the add-on drive for the intended trip. Issues such as driving experience and physical strength must thereby be taken into account. -
Page 24: Cleaning
If the profile and the side radiuses [R] are not visible any more, the tyre of your viaplus is worn (see figure B). At this point, the diameter [X] of the tyre is 94 mm. The tyre must be replaced without delay as there might not be sufficient contact pressure to the ground. -
Page 25: Disposal
8.4 Re-use If your viaplus has been provided to you by your health insurance company and you do not need it any longer, please contact your health insurer, Alber representative or authorised specialist dealer, as your add-on drive can be given to somebody else. -
Page 26: Warranty And Liability
9. Warranty and liability 9. Warranty for defects Ulrich Alber GmbH guarantees that the viaplus is free of defects at the time of delivery. The warranty expires 24 months after the date of delivery of the viaplus. 9.2 Guarantee of durability Ulrich Alber GmbH grants a 24-month guarantee of durability for your viaplus (exception: the guarantee period of the battery pack is 12 months). - Page 27 Ihre Alber-Vertretung / Your Alber representative / Votre représentation Alber / Vostra rappresentanza Alber / Su representación Alber / Din Alber representant / Din Alber-agenturene / Uw distributeur Alber / Deres Alber-repræsentation Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Weißen Stein 21...
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