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Arm supports ....................21 Angle of the arm supports ................21 Swivelling up the arm supports ..............22 Swivelling down the arm supports ..............22 Back support ....................23 Head support ....................23 Adjustment of the head support ..............23 Removing and height adjusting the head support ........23 Holder for chin operation ................23 Leg support ....................
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Chest strap ....................36 Fastening the breast strap ................36 Opening the breast strap ................36 Retaining strap ....................37 Fastening the retaining strap ...............37 Adjustment of belt length ................37 Shoulder strap ....................38 Fastening the shoulder strap ...............38 Adjustment of belt length ................38 Emergency switch ..................
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Technical data ..................... 49 Kilometric performance ..................49 Fuses ........................50 Lighting .......................50 Vehicle independent data .................51 Vehicle specifi c data ...................53 Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair ...........54 Meaning of the symbols on the type plate ............55 Fault correction ..................56 Inspection certifi...
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INDICATIONS ADJUSTMENT ☞ If the following indications occur we Note: recommend the application of this The fi rst adjustment of the electric mobility product: wheelchair to the user as well as ☞ the required handling introduc- Walking disability resp. extremely tion is carried out by educated per- limited walking ability as part of sonnel.
SPECIFICATIONS The electric wheelchair is an environ- ment-friendly electronic vehicle. It is a multifunction wheelchair, compact and agile with reclining and rising functions, especially designed for the extreme provision of adolescents and adults, for indoor and outdoor use on level, fi rm surfaces. With all equipment and their accesso- ries the electric wheelchair offers die respective adaptation to your respec-...
OVERVIEW Model: 1.595 – 603 / 1.595 – 604 The overview shows the most important components and operating equipment. Pos. Description Pos. Description 1 Breast strap Seat unit 2 Back support upholstery 11 Head support 3 Arm support 12 Operating module Side cushion 13 Drive wheel Knee cushion...
QUICK GUIDE Locking down the adjustments 1. The leg support adjustment is ☞ Note: locked when the reclining function The following quick guide does not is activated. replace the reading and observing ☞ First bring the reclining function of the documentation belonging into the basic position.
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External adjustment keyboard The adjustments can be activated di- rectly through the external adjust- ment keyboard. The two upper keys correspond to the fi rst adjustment menu: ☞ The right keys correspond to the plus-key and the left keys the mi- nus-key of the operating module.
Functional checks DRIVING BEHAVIOR The functions and safety of the elec- Optimising the driving behaviour of tric wheelchair must be checked be- the electric wheelchair with the per- fore the start of each journey. sonal circumstances is to be co-ordi- ☞...
BRAKES Operating brakes The motors work electrically as oper- ating brake and carefully brake the electric wheelchair down without jerks to stillstand. Parking brake The parking brakes only work when the selection lever is in the drive mode position. They disengage auto- matically when the wheelchair starts off.
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 electric wheelchair. Attention: Push the electric wheelchair only for manoeuvring or in emergency cases but never on gradients. •...
SELECTING THE OPERA- TION In order to obtain operational readi- ness of the electric wheelchair the fol- lowing directions are to be carried out in the indicated order. 1. Shift to drive mode Swivel the selection lever forward as far as possible (1). 2.
4. Switching the operating mod- ule on Press the ON/OFF-key on the control panel of the operating module. ☞ Observe the operating manual < Operating module NEMO >. ☞ Note: Only actuate the joystick (1) after the self-test of the electronics has been completed! Pre-operation checks Before starting to drive, the following...
Charging procedure 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). Attention: Do not insert any objects other than the battery charger plug into the battery charging socket.
OPERATING MODULE 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 oper- ating module adapter the operating module can be swivelled back to the side (1) so that it is located parallel to the arm support. This makes it possi- ble, for example: –...
Remove the operating module Swivel the operating module to the side fi rst before removing it (1). – Loosen the clamping screw (4) of the clamping guide and pull the operating module out toward the front. ☞ Carefully route the cable when do- ing this.
ARM SUPPORTS The arm supports can be adjusted in height by a specialist dealer to suit the needs of the user. Attention: Do not use the arm supports to lift or carry the wheelchair. Angle of the arm supports The angle of the arm supports can be adjusted to the desires of the user.
Swivelling up the arm supports The arm supports can be swivelled up- ward when necessary (1). – Pull out the button (2) that locks down the arm support and swivel the arm support up as far as pos- sible. ☞ Note: ☞...
BACK SUPPORT The angle of the back support (1) can be adjusted through the operating module. ☞ Note: ☞ Also view chapter < Angle of the arm supports >. HEAD SUPPORT The head support (2) is swivel proof, height and depth adjustable as well as removable.
LEG SUPPORT The angle of the leg support (1) can be adjusted through the operating module. ☞ Note: ☞ The positive and negative fi nal po- sition of the leg support can be set by a customer service technician. ☞ For driving outdoors and in order to be able to overcome obstacles, watch for suffi...
Knee cushions The knee cushions (1) are height and depth adjustable as well as remov- able. Removing/attaching knee cushions In order to remove/attach the knee cushions, pull up the locking lever (2) fi rst. Afterwards remove (3) or attach (4) the knee cushions. ☞...
SIDE CUSHIONS The side cushions (1) are height, seat width and depth adjustable as well as removable. Adjusting the side cushions After loosening the clamping lever (2) the respective side cushion can be ad- justed to the desired height and posi- tion.
TORSO SUPPORTS The torso supports (1) are continuous- ly height, width and depth adjustable as well as removable. SPLAY WEDGE The splay wedge (2) can also be mounted retrospectively in a special- ist workshop. Removing/attaching splay wedge Loosen the clamping screw (4) for re- moval (3) and attachment (5).
CHEST SUPPORT The chest support (1) stabilises the upper body especially in the upright position. Removing/attaching chest support Loosen the clamping screw (3) on both sides in order to remove/insert the chest support. ☞ Note: Secure the chest support with one hand against unintentionally fall- ing down.
Lifting/lowering the chest support After loosening the clamping screw (5) on both sides, disconnect the toothing and turn the chest support to the desired position (6). Attention: In doing so watch for a stable sup- port function in the upright posi- tion.
SEAT ☞ Note: ☞ Observe the operating manual < Operating module NEMO >. ☞ Observe chapter < Technical data >. Seat inclination (camber) The seat inclination (1) can be adjust- ed through the operating module.
Special safety information for raising the seat, seat height adjustment, stand- ing and lying functions Attention: Only drive on slopes, inclines and obstacles in the basic position of the seat rising function, seat height adjustment and the stand- ing resp. lying function. – Danger of overturning! ☞...
Seat height adjustment The seat height (1) can be adjusted through the operating module. ☞ This continuously increases the seat height by up to 300 mm. ☞ In combination with the addition- al seat raiser of 150 mm the seat height can now be increased up to 450 mm.
Getting up from the sitting position The rising (1) can be adjusted through the operating module. ☞ Note: ☞ Rising (1) may only be carried out with the breast strap (2) applied and with correctly adjusted knee cushions (3). ☞ Therefore observe chapter <...
Lying position The lying position (1) can be adjusted through the operating module. ☞ Note: ☞ The lying position (1) may only be set with correctly adjusted knee cushions (2) and the breast strap applied (3). ☞ Therefore observe chapter < Knee cushions >...
Getting up from the lying position Rising (1) from the lying position (2) can be adjusted through the operat- ing module. ☞ Note: ☞ Rising (1) may only be set with cor- rectly adjusted knee cushions (3) and the breast strap applied (4). ☞...
Adjusting the seat depth The seat depth can be adjusted by re- positioning the back support (1). Attention: A retrospective repositioning of the back support is only to be car- ried out in a specialist workshop! CHEST STRAP The breast strap (2) prevents falling forward.
Retaining strap The retaining strap serves to strap in a person 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.
Shoulder strap The shoulder strap (1) serves for addi- tional fi xation of a person sitting the wheelchair. – Additional stabilisation of the sit- ting position. – Prevents falling forward. – Continuous adjustment to suit the user’s needs. The shoulder strap is screwed on, from the outer side, at the respective back support holder.
EMERGENCY SWITCH In case of an electric failure the seat can be raised through the emergency switch (1)+(2), in order to be able to reach the controller and batteries. Raising the seat To raise the seat press the lever (1) up fi...
LOADING AND TRANS- PORTATION ☞ Do not use the back support, leg supports, arm supports or revet- ments to lift the electric wheel- chair! Attention: The electric wheelchair must be switched off before lifting! Loading The electric wheelchair can be loaded with the aid of ramps or lifting plat- forms.
Passenger transport in MAINTENANCE handicapped transport ve- An incorrect or neglected cleaning hicles (HTV) and maintenance results in a limita- tion of the product liability. To determine if your electric wheel- chair is approved as a seat for trans- Maintenance port inside an HTV, please look at the type plate.
Maintenance schedule WHEN WHAT REMARK Carry out test yourself Before starting out General or with a helper. Test for faultless opera- tion. Carry out test yourself Before starting out Checking the mag- or with a helper. netic brake If the electric wheel- Switch the selection le- chair can be pushed, ver drive- / push mode...
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WHEN WHAT REMARK Do it yourself or with Every 6-8 weeks Wheel attachments the aid of a helper. (depending dis- Screws and nuts are to tance covered) Securely tighten any be checked for tight fi t loosened wheel nuts or screws and retighten again after 10 operat- ing hours or resp.
Fuses Replacing the fuses Before replacing fuses, park the elec- tric wheelchair on a level surface and move the selection lever to the drive mode position to prevent the wheel- chair from moving. Switch off the op- erating module. Attention: Only replace the safety fuse with a safety fuse of the same type! New safety fuses are available at all...
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 meters to the front of the wheelchair.
Headlights Filament bulb: 6V/2.4W PX13.5s ☞ 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. – Turn the rear lamp housing coun- ter-clockwise by about 15°...
Indicator Spherical bulb: 24V/21W BAY9s ☞ Note: Use a dry cloth to hold the glass body of the new fi lament bulb. ☞ Also a clean paper slip, slid around the bulb in a sling, can be used to exchange the bulb. Removal –...
Information for the special- Programming the driving behav- iour ist dealer The driving behavior of the electric A service manual containing a check wheelchair can be adjusted through list for the annual inspection is avail- the programming device. able on request. ☞...
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.
TECHNICAL DATA 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 = Back support height Vehicle independent data Type plate: ...............
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Climatic data: Ambient temperature: ..............-25 °C to +50 °C Storage temperature with drive batteries: ........-25 °C to +50 °C Storage temperature without drive batteries: ....... -40 °C to +65° C Chassis: Drive wheel (pneumatic tyres, max. 2.5 bar): ....365 x 84 mm (3.00 – 8“) Steering wheel (pneumatic tyres, max.
Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair Attention! Read the operating manuals and other provided doc- umentation. Do not lift the electric wheelchair at the arm sup- ports or leg supports. Removable parts are not suitable for carrying. Drive mode Switching to push mode with the selection lever right.
Meaning of the symbols on the type plate Manufacturer Order number Serial number Production date (Year – Calendar week) Permitted user weight Permitted total weight Permitted axle loads Permissable rising gradient Permissable falling gradient Permitted maximum speed The product is licensed as a seat inside a handicapped transport vehicle (HTV).
FAULT CORRECTION Fault Cause Remedy LED display on the op- Main-/battery fuse is Replace defective fuse erating module does defective or not cor- or clean contacts and not light up after the rectly inserted. insert correctly. switch-on. Plug connection of the Check the plug connec- power supply without tions.
Recommended safety inspection 1st year INSPECTION CERTIFICATE (at least every 12 months) Vehicle data: Stamp of specialist dealer: Model: Signature: Delivery note no.: Place, date: Serial-no.(SN): Next safety inspection in 12 months Date: Recommended safety inspection 2nd year Recommended safety inspection 3rd year (at least every 12 months) (at least every 12 months) Stamp of specialist dealer:...
Interferences through radiation WARRANTY / GUARAN- sources such as mobile phones with high transmission power, HiFi-equip- ment and other extreme interference We accept legal liability for this prod- radiators outside of norm specifi ca- uct within the scope of or general tions cannot be declared as warranty terms and conditions and warranty or guarantee claims.
WARRANTEE / GUARANTEE SECTION Please fi ll out! Copy if necessary and send the copy to the specialist dealer. Warranty / Guarantee Model designation: Delivery note no.: SN (view type plate) Date of delivery: Stamp of the specialist dealer: Inspection certifi cate for transfer Vehicle data: Serial-no.(SN): Stamp of specialist dealer:...
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