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USER MANUAL
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PUMA 20
9006395D

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL PUMA 20 9006395D...
  • Page 3 The information provided is valid for the product in its standard version. Handicare can therefore not be held liable for any damage resulting from specifi cations of the product deviating from the standard confi...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction 1.1 This user manual 1.2 Symbols used in this manual Safety 2.1 Temperature 2.2 Electromagnetic radiation 2.3 Moving parts 2.4 Markings on the wheelchair General description 3.1 Main components 3.2 Confi gurations 3.3 The user 3.4 User environment 3.5 Adjustment options Wheelchair settings 4.1 Seating system 4.2 Seat height...
  • Page 5 Warranty 9.1 Provisions of warranty 9.2 Liability provisions...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    If one of the user manuals was not included with your wheelchair, please contact your dealer immediately. In addition to this user manual, there is also a service manual for qualifi ed specialists. CONTACT HANDICARE IF YOU HAVE A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety | 7 Safety 2.2 Electromagnetic radiation The standard version of your electric Warning! wheelchair has been tested for compliance Always follow the instructions given next to with the applicable requirements regarding the warning symbols! Not following these electromagnetic radiation (EMC requirements). instructions may result in physical injury, damage to the wheelchair or damage to the environment.

  • Page 8: Moving Parts

    8 | Safety 2.3 Moving parts Warning! Contact with the moving parts of the wheelchair should be avoided. A wheelchair has moving and rotating parts. Contact with moving parts may result in serious physical injury or damage to the wheelchair. Moving/rotating parts (fi...

  • Page 9: Markings On The Wheelchair

    Safety | 9 2.4 Markings on the wheelchair Note! Never remove or cover up the markings, symbols and instructions affi xed to the wheelchair. These safety features must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifespan of the wheelchair. Replace or repair any markings, symbols or instructions that have become illegible or damaged immediately.

  • Page 10: General Description

    (FWD, fi gure 3) or rear wheel-drive (RWD, fi gure 4). The wheelchair is available in different speeds (6 km/h & 10 km/h). In addition, the Puma 20 can be supplied with two 101248-05_25 different types of tyres (for indoor and outdoor use).

  • Page 11: The User

    General description | 11 3.4 User environment Caution! Parts of the wheelchair that are intended, for This wheelchair has been designed for both servicing or repair, to be removed without the indoor and outdoor use (EN12184 (2009) class use of tools (e.g. electronics and battery covers) B).

  • Page 12: Adjustment Options

    12 | General description Prevent the wheelchair from coming into contact with sand: sand can permeate into the moving parts of the wheelchair, causing unnecessary fast wear of these parts. 3.5 Adjustment options The wheelchair can be supplied with the following electrical and/or mechanical adjustment options (fi...

  • Page 13: Wheelchair Settings

    Wheelchair settings | 13 Wheelchair settings The average wheelchair user does not exist. This is why Handicare wheelchairs can be adjusted according to the specifi c needs of the user. In this, we make a distinction between wheelchair settings and wheelchair adjustment options. Settings are carried out only once and must be executed by qualifi...

  • Page 14: Controller Height And Depth

    14 | Wheelchair settings In case of doubt, contact the technical support department at Handicare. 4.4 Controller height and depth  Seating system) 4.5 Control system programme This wheelchair is equipped with a control system that can be programmed by adjusting settings within the system.

  • Page 15: Use Of The Wheelchair

    Use of the wheelchair | 15 Use of the wheelchair 5.1 Checking the wheelchair before use Before driving check that: 1. The tyres are suffi ciently infl ated (see § 6.3). 2. The batteries are suffi ciently charged. The green lights on the battery indicator must be on.

  • Page 16: Driving The Wheelchair

    16 | Use of the wheelchair Swinging back and/or removing the standard legrest (fi gure 8) 1. Push (A) forwards and keep (A) pressed. 2. Swing (B) to the side. 3. Remove (B). Sideways transfer (fi gure 9) Note! Some versions of the controller will need to be swung aside.
  • Page 17 Use of the wheelchair | 17 infl uence the driving characteristics of the Braking/Emergency stop To brake, move the joystick to the neutral wheelchair. position or release completely. The wheelchair will then brake automatically. An emergency Warning! stop can also be made by releasing the joystick. When driving on a slope, always drive carefully Stopping distance: and with the utmost concentration.

  • Page 18: Obstacles

    18 | Use of the wheelchair 5.4 Obstacles Driving up a kerb 1. Choose the place where the kerb is at its lowest. 2. Drive straight up to the kerb at a right angle to it (20 cm in front of the kerb). 3.

  • Page 19: Pushing The Wheelchair

    Use of the wheelchair | 19 5.6 Pushing the wheelchair The wheelchair can also be moved by pushing. In order to do so, the motors must be disengaged using a freewheel switch. This feature was developed for the attendants of wheelchair users. The freewheel switch has two positions: 1.

  • Page 20: The Wheelchair As A Passenger Seat In A Car

    20 | Use of the wheelchair 5.8 The wheelchair as a passenger seat in a car Note! This wheelchair is crashtested according to ISO 7176- 19 (2008) with a maximum passenger weight of 136 kg. Wheelchairs are not primarily designed to be used as car seats and cannot offer the same degree of safety offered by standard car seats, no matter how securely they have been tied down in the vehicle concerned.
  • Page 21 No changes may be made to the tie-down points/car restraining points on the wheelchair, or to the design of the frame without consulting the manufacturer. The wheelchair should be inspected by a Handicare’s representative before reuse following involvement in any type of vehicle collision.

  • Page 22: Fastening The Seat Belt

    22 | Use of the wheelchair 5.9 Fastening the seat belt Warning! Use the three-point seat belt in order to reduce the risk of head and chest injuries in the event of the wheelchair colliding with parts of the car. The wheelchair should always be inspected by a representative of the manufacturer following any kind of collision.

  • Page 23: Maintenance Of The Wheelchair

    Maintenance of the wheelchair | 23  Maintenance of the Charging the batteries Battery charger wheelchair Consult the user manual for the battery charger to determine whether it is suitable for the The wheelchair’s lifespan is dependent on it batteries in use. See chapter 8. being well maintained.

  • Page 24: Tyres

    Tyre pressure Ensure that the controller is switched off while cleaning. If the joystick is accidently touched, the wheelchair can start to move or the Puma 20 electrical options can be operated accidentally. Castor wheel 9” 3.5 bar max. Take care with water in view of the electronic system Castor wheel 10”...

  • Page 25: Decommissioning The Wheelchair

    Maintenance of the wheelchair | 25 6.5 Decommissioning the wheelchair Under normal use and with prescribed maintenance, the wheelchair’s expected lifespan is approximately seven years. The environment If your wheelchair has become superfl uous or needs to be replaced, it can usually be taken back by your dealer in consultation.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    26 | Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the wheelchair is not working as it should, check the following points. • Check whether the batteries are charged. • Turn the wheelchair off and then back on again. • Check whether the battery plugs are all securely in place.

  • Page 27: Technical Specifi Cations

    Climatic tests for electric wheelchairs IPX4 Requirements and test methods for power and control systems ISO 7176-14 for electrically powered wheelchairs 1997 ISO 7176-19 The Puma 20 meets the crash test requirements as described in 75 kg (2008) ISO 7176-19 (2008) 8.2 Technical information Batteries Max.
  • Page 28 28 | Technical specifi cations Model Puma 20 Lite Class Description Unit Total length including legrests mm (inch) 1160 (45.7) 1095 (43.1) Total width 13” drive wheels mm (inch) 610 (24) Total width 14” drive wheels mm (inch) 655 (25.8) Total weight without batteries: kg (lbs.)

  • Page 29: Electric Wiring Diagram

    Technical specifi cations | 29 8.3 Electric wiring diagram  The electric wiring diagram varies according to the type of controller used ( Controller).

  • Page 30: Provisions Of Warranty

    Handicare uses and/or parts of the are based on the product being used for product have been replaced without the...
  • Page 31 8. Handicare gives no warranty on repair to or reconditioning of the product carried out other than under order of and/or on the instructions of Handicare.
  • Page 32 Dealer: Serial number:...

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