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Topchair S User Manual

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Stair-climbing wheelchair
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  • Page 1 TOPCHAIR-S Stair-climbing wheelchair User Guide Distributed by:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety advice when climbing steps ........... 10 Avoid risk of tilting ....................10 Avoid sliding risk ....................... 10 ‘Automatic stair’ mode use ..................10 Description of TopChair-S ..........11 Main parts ................... 11 II. Electric/electronic systems ..............12 Protection of the electronic system ................. 12 Fuse ..........................
  • Page 3 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Operating TopChair-S ............33 Crossing an obstacle in ‘Automatic stair’ mode ........33 Climb an obstacle in ‘Automatic stair’ mode ............34 Descend an obstacle in ‘automatic stair’ case ............36 Warning message in ‘automatic stair’ mode ............38 II.

  • Page 4: Contact

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Contact For any questions on this material, Please contact your distributor first. If you wish to contact us directly, please contact us at: TopChair 2, Longueterre lane, 31850 MONTRABE France Telephone number: + 33 9 61 22 72 02 Email: info@topchair.net...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Introduction Before anything else, we want to thank you for your confidence in our products. We hope that your new electric wheelchair will give you much satisfaction. This user guide contains information on the characteristics, use and safety conditions of your wheelchair.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    — This chair has several moving parts driven by powerful jacks. Pay attention to the people around that they don’t get injured. Watch out for children’s fingers, they could be crushed by the lift wheels and the seat tilt system.

  • Page 7: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE — The operation of the rear wheel must be performed on flat ground only. There is a risk of disengaging the wheel during this manoeuvre. This can cause uncontrolled movement and dangerous if the ground is sloping and if the train front wheel is not recovered.

  • Page 8: Safety Advice When Travelling On Wheels

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Safety advice when travelling on wheels 1. Avoid tilting risk — Do not move on land with a slope greater than the limit specified in chapter Technical Specifications. — Do not exceed the maximum load stated in chapter Technical Specifications.

  • Page 9: Avoid Collisions

    USER GUIDE 2. Avoid collisions Drive slowly in crowded or narrow passages through doorways and along corridors. Do not use TopChair-S on paths or roadways with car traffic and be very careful crossing the street. 3. Avoid breakdowns in difficult conditions Do not go out without an escort for trips in remote locations or when weather conditions are very bad.

  • Page 10: Safety Advice When Climbing Steps

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE III. Safety advice when climbing steps 1. Avoid risk of tilting — Avoid descending steps that you have not previously ascended and without being sure that the step height and slope are below the limits specified in chapter Technical Specifications.

  • Page 11: Description Of Topchair-S

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Description of TopChair-S Main parts 1) Headrest 2) Seatback 3) Seatback angle adjustment 4) Freewheel lever 5) Rear wheel 6) Armrest 7) Joystick 8) Leg rest 9) Auxiliary control box Rev11/12 11 / 54...

  • Page 12: Electric/Electronic Systems

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Electric/electronic systems 1. Protection of the electronic system The electronic control of the motors of the wheelchair is equipped with a device for controlling the current which avoids deterioration of the circuit in case of overload. When the motors are subjected to strain for a prolonged period, the power provided by the device is progressively reduced to avoid overheating.

  • Page 13: Batteries

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE 3. Batteries The power chair is supplied with two 12V batteries. These batteries contain a gelled electrolyte. They are sealed, no risk of leakage and do not require maintenance. They were designed to hold their charge a long time, which is not the case of automotive batteries that cannot be substituted.

  • Page 14: Charging The Batteries

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE a. Charging the batteries Only use the charger supplied with the wheelchair or charger recommended by your provider. Consider the recommendations of the manufacturer of chargers. Do not recharge the batteries when you are sitting on the wheelchair.

  • Page 15: Control And Operating

    (steps, stairs, sidewalks) ‘Manual track’ mode : drive on the tracks (function for advanced users) The joystick controls the movement of TopChair-S and optional special functions (power leg rests, electric seatback, environmental control…) The auxiliary LCD box can control special functions of TopChair-S: •...

  • Page 16: Operating The Joystick

    To turn the joystick on, press the ON / OFF button It is not always necessary to turn the auxiliary LCD box on to use TopChair S in ‘Road' mode (standard wheelchair). The lights of the charging indicator should be lit confirming that all batteries are fully charged.

  • Page 17: Horn (5)

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE c. Horn Press this button to sound the horn. d. Charge Indicator The charge indicator is the main source of information for the user. When the lights are on and fixed, they indicate battery charge. Display Meaning...

  • Page 18: Operating Auxiliary Lcd Box

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE 2. Operating auxiliary LCD box The housing is composed of a LCD display (4), of three buttons (1) (2) (3) and an ON / OFF switch (5). To switch on the LCD screen, use button ON / OFF (5).

  • Page 19: Function Modes

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE a. Function modes At the start of LCD display, 3 operating modes are possible: MODES Description ‘Road’ mode ‘Automatic stair’ mode ‘Manual track’ mode Use the keys to select the desired mode and confirm with the button (2).

  • Page 20: Operating Screen Navigation

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE b. Operating screen navigation Navigation screen works on the principle of active zones: No active zone selected Press button 3 Active zone selected Rev11/12 20 / 54...
  • Page 21 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Active zone selected Press button 2 ‘Automatic stair’ mode selected Rev11/12 21 / 54...

  • Page 22: Road' Mode

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE c. ‘Road’ mode ‘Road’ mode selected In ‘road’ mode, it is possible to select: ‘Manuel track’ mode (see III-2-e) ‘Automatic stair’ mode (see III-2-d) And act on: • Movement of the seat (see III-2-h) • The movement of the front wheels (see III-2-f) •...
  • Page 23 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE In ‘Automatic stair’ mode, it is not possible to change mode, neither control the wheels nor move the seat tilt. We can only act on: Lighting kit (see III-2-i) Sound adjustment (see III-2-j) Use button to select the desired mode and confirm with the button...

  • Page 24: Manual Track' Mode

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE e. ‘Manual track’ mode To facilitate the understanding in track mode, the wheelchair is represented wheels raised up (this does not correspond to the actual state of the chair). In this mode, it is driving tracks. Ii is possible to select the mode:...

  • Page 25: Front Wheels Movement

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE f. Front wheels movement To rise up or down the front wheels, select (button (2)) the front wheel mode: Front wheel mode selected. To lower down the front wheels Press button Repeating animation shows the movement of the wheel.

  • Page 26: Rear Wheels Movement

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE To raise the front wheels Press button Repeating animation shows the movement of the wheel. Once the wheels are completely up, this message appears: To exit the front wheel mode press button g. Rear wheels movement To rise up or down the rear wheels, select (button (2)) the...
  • Page 27 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE To lower the rear wheels Press button Repeating animation shows the movement of the wheel. Once the wheels are completely down, this message appears: To raise up the rear wheels Press button Repeating animation shows the movement of the wheel.

  • Page 28: Seat Movement

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE h. Seat movement To tilt the seat forward or backward, select (button (2)) seat mode: Seat mode selected Tilt the seat backward Press button Repeating animation shows the movement of the seat. Once the seat is completely backward, this message appears:...

  • Page 29: Lights

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Tilt the seat forward Press button Repeating animation shows the movement of the seat. Once the seat is completely forward, this message appears: To exit the seat forward mode press button i. Lights To control the lights (an option), select (button (2))
  • Page 30 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE To use the left indicator Press button (3), if the lights were previously off, this image appears: To use the right indicator Press button (1), if the lights were previously off, this image appears: To use the lights...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Sound

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE j. Adjusting the sound TopChair has an integrated horn to alert the user of possible hazards. It is possible to mute this alarm. To control the sound, select (button (2)) the sound mode: Sound is activated Sound is inactivated...

  • Page 32: Configuration Mode

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE k. Configuration mode This mode is reserved for the after-sales-service; it is protected by a code. Configuration mode To exit, select the exit door and press button (2): Exit door selected Rev11/12 32 / 54...

  • Page 33: Operating Topchair-S

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Operating TopChair-S Crossing an obstacle in ‘Automatic stair’ mode To overcome unusual obstacles (eg: sidewalk> 5 cm) or stairs, the procedure is identical. Warning: Consider the recommendations in paragraph III.3 Safety advice and, in particular, the limitations due to the use of infrared captors and the type of stair nosing.

  • Page 34: Climb An Obstacle In 'Automatic Stair' Mode

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE 1. Climb an obstacle in ‘Automatic stair’ mode Place yourself at the bottom of the stairs, in reverse, until the chair comes into contact with the first step, Put in speed 2 (or 3, if the wheelchair needs more...
  • Page 35 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE When you reach the top of the stairs, the system stops the movement and beeps. You need to make sure that you have arrived safely on the top floor and that the descent of the wheels can be done safely.

  • Page 36: Descend An Obstacle In 'Automatic Stair' Case

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE When the wheelchair has fully reached the top floor, go backwards at least 30cm from the edge, and then select the 'road' mode which has the effect of lowering the front set of wheels and getting traction on the rear wheels.
  • Page 37 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Follow the descent using the joystick. If necessary increase the speed. Decrease speed when you arrive down the stairs. When the tracks are butted up against the last nose of the stairs and at the low floor, the system stops the movement, beeps and automatically lowers down the front wheels.

  • Page 38: Warning Message In 'Automatic Stair' Mode

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE 3. Warning message in ‘automatic stair’ mode MESSAGE CAUSES CORRECTIONS Correct the trajectory of the The wheelchair is misaligned wheelchair to return it to the with the axis of the stairs axis The angle of the obstacle...

  • Page 39: Crossing An Obstacle In 'Manual Track' Mode

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Crossing an obstacle in ‘manual track’ mode This procedure must be used only if the ‘automatic stair’ mode is inoperative. Warning: Consider the recommendations in paragraph III.3 Safety advice and, in particular, the limitations dues to the use of infrared captors and the type of stair nosing.

  • Page 40: Climb An Obstacle In 'Manual Track' Mode

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE 1. Climb an obstacle in ’manual track’ mode Place yourself at the bottom of the stairs in reverse, until it comes into contact with the first step, Put in speed 1 or 2, Select ‘manual track’ mode, Select ‘front wheels’...
  • Page 41 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Select the ’rear wheels’ mode, Activate the set of wheels until they are completely up, Begin the climbing backwards and slowly using the joystick. Drive particularly slowly for the jack to maintain the horizontal seat position. Stop when you reach the top of the stairs before the tilting point...

  • Page 42: Descend An Obstacle In 'Manual Track' Mode

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Go backwards until you are completely on the top floor, at least 30 cm from the edge, Select the ’front wheels’ mode, Activate the set of front wheels until it is completely in the low position, Select the ‘road’ mode 2.
  • Page 43 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Select the ‘front wheels’ mode until they are in a high position Begin the descent forward and very slowly using the joystick. Stop when you reach the top of the stairs before the tilting point. Same note as below.
  • Page 44 TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Go forward a few inches to be clear of the stairs, Select the ‘front wheels’ mode until they are completely lowered, Select the ‘road’ mode, which has the effect of getting traction on the rear wheels. Rev11/12...

  • Page 45: Manual Movement

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE III. Manual movement The motors of the wheelchair are equipped with magnetic brakes that prevent the wheelchair rolling alone when it has been stopped. The brakes of the engine are tightened automatically when the joystick is in the neutral position.

  • Page 46: Other Functions

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Other functions 1. Locking the wheelchair To lock the system and prevent unauthorised use of your wheelchair, follow these instructions: When the system is running, select the on / off button and hold it, After 1 second, the system beeps, release the button on /off,...

  • Page 47: Care And Maintenance

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Care and maintenance Diagnosis of the joystick in case of error detection The electronic system can detect an abnormal condition related to the engines, the brakes, the wiring or the electronic module itself. The error code is indicated by one or more LEDs rapidly blinking on the charge indicator.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Vehicle

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Cleaning the vehicle When cleaning the vehicle: — Only use a damp cloth and a mild detergent. — Do not use abrasive cleaning. — Do not expose parts of the electronic system in direct contact with water.

  • Page 49: Repair A Tyre

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Repair a tyre Tools — Allen key for hexagon socket screws, 5 mm — Torque wrench — Repair kit for tire inner tube or a new tube. — Talcum powder — Lacquer block screws Removing a wheel —...

  • Page 50: Replace Batteries

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE Replace batteries Fig 5a plan Tools — A pair of pliers — 11 key Rev11/12 50 / 54...

  • Page 51: Remove Batteries

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE 1. Remove batteries Remove the rear cover (Figure 5b) Remove the fuse box cover and then the fuse (Figure 5c) Disconnect connectors C1 and C2 Remove the batteries (Figure 5d) - Unscrew the poles – (GND) and + (+24) of the batteries and the cables of the fuse...

  • Page 52: Reassemble The Batteries

    TOPCHAIR-S USER GUIDE 2. Reassemble the batteries Remove the cover (fig. 5b) Remove the fuse box cover and then the fuse (fig 5c) Screw the battery poles (fig. 5d and fig. 5a) Push the battery in the normal position Connect the connectors C1 and C2...

  • Page 53: Warranty

    — Negligence — Abnormal use, — Improper maintenance — Installation, use of parts without the manufacturer’s authorisation — Failure to operate and use the product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owner's Manual supplied — If the serial number has been removed, altered or defaced.

  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    107 cm / 42,1 inches Total height of Recaro seat option with headrest 128 cm / 50,4 inches Width 69 cm / 27,2 inches Empty weight TopChair-S standard seat 145 kg Maximum user weight 110 kg Standard seat . seat height 55 cm / 21,6 inches .

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