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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Electric Wheelchair RAPIDO NV VERMEIREN BELGIUM Vermeirenplein 1/15 • 2920 Kalmthout Telefoon: +32 (0)3 620 20 20 • Telefax: +32 (0)3 666 48 94...
- Page 2 RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 Note to the specialist dealer This instruction manual must be handed over to the customer whenever a wheelchair is delivered. First Edition 2003 All rights reserved, including translation. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form whatsoever (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other medium) without the written permission of the publisher, or processed, duplicated or distributed by means of electronic systems.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 CONTENTS Section Page Contents ............................3 Preface .............................. 4 Technical details ..........................4 General notes ............................ 5 Applicability............................5 Contents of the consignment ......................5 Serviceable parts ..........................5 Sliding grips ............................6 The back............................6 The seat............................. -
Page 4: Preface
First of all we would like to express our thanks for your trust in us by choosing our wheelchair. Vermeiren electric wheelchairs are the result of many years of study and experience. During the development special attention was given to simplicity of operation and servicing. -
Page 5: General Notes
Status: April-03 GENERAL NOTES With the RAPIDO you have acquired an electric wheelchair that has been developed entirely for your comfort. The RAPIDO model is intended exclusively for individual use by disabled and handicapped persons for indoor transport by themselves or by aids and also in certain limited outdoor areas (level, without obstacles). -
Page 6: Sliding Grips
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 SLIDING GRIPS The sliding grips are situated at the top end of the backrest tubes. The backrest tubes must be in position before your helper can use the grips (see the Section “Back”). THE BACK The backrest has been designed to be removable for transportation purposes. -
Page 7: Leg Supports
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 There must be no obstacles or body parts between the seat and the folding frame. Before using the wheelchair, take care that the suspension hooks of the seat fit tightly on the frame to prevent any slippage. -
Page 8: Armrests
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 ARMRESTS The height of the armrests can be adjusted by loosening handle (1) and pulling it up or pushing it down. To adjust the width between the armrests, loosen screw (2) and push it to the desired position. Then retighten the screw. - Page 9 RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 Fig. B COMMANDO Control 1 = On/off button 2 = Loading condition display 3 = Joystick 4 = Program forward switch 5 = Program backward switch 6 = Display of selected drive program 7 = Electronic system status display...
- Page 10 RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 Check that the steering lever is in the neutral central position when you push the on/off button, since the electronics are inactive otherwise. You can eliminate this barrier by switching the steering off and then on again.
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Page 11: Batteries
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 BATTERIES The standard batteries fitted in your electric wheelchair are two gel batteries rated at 12 V / 38 Ah. These batteries provide the motive power. The starter batteries installed in motorcars are not suitable for electric wheelchairs. -
Page 12: Changing Batteries
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 BATTERY CHANGING This should only be done by technicians. Make sure that no tools or other conducting objects might short-circuit a battery by contact with the poles, since the high current could cause injuries. Activities involving the batteries and the electronics should not be undertaken in a humid environment. -
Page 13: Changing Tyres
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 If you intend not to use the electric wheelchair for an extended period, it should still be charged from time to time as indicated by the driving electronics to keep the wheelchair in a running condition. -
Page 14: Set Of Tyres
TYRES REQUIRED The RAPIDO electric wheelchair is fitted with standard 12 ½ x 2 ¼ driving wheels (air) and 8 x 1 ¾ steering wheels (air). Consult your technical dealer about other wheel combinations that might be more suitable for your personal requirements. -
Page 15: Transporting By Car
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 If you want to take your electric wheelchair along in the car or if you require transport for yourself and the wheelchair to a place of your choice, the following hints should be noted: Never lift the wheelchair by grasping its leg supports, armrests or wheels, but only by using fixed parts of the frame in the front and at the rear. -
Page 16: Accessories
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 When a helper is pushing you, you should note that backwards rolling forces are increased by the large weight of the electric wheelchair itself. If the helper cannot exert sufficient force for pushing the wheelchair uphill, you must immediately secure the wheelchair by engaging the motor controls. -
Page 17: Leg Supports
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 LEG SUPPORTS If you are not happy with the leg supports supplied with the wheelchair, you can choose others from a wide range available. The foot support sockets are standardised and any of the other foot rests can be inserted. -
Page 18: Servicing
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 SERVICING Your electric wheelchair requires servicing just like all other technical products. The measures required for ensuring that you could enjoy the advantages of your wheelchair for a long time, are described below. BEFORE DRIVING Check the tyres for visible damage and/or dirt. -
Page 19: Care
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 • Messprüfung Ersatzableitstrom (A) nach VDE 0751-1 Measure replacement leakage current (A) in terms of VDE 0751-1 • Measure insulation resistance (MO) in terms of VDE 0751-1 • Check the functioning of the armrests and leg supports (fixing, load, deformation, wear and tear) •... -
Page 20: Electronics
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 ELECTRONICS The steering unit should only be wiped with a damp cloth. Do not use any scrubbing liquids or sharp- edged polishing tools (metal scourer, brush, etc.), since they scratch the surface and remove the moisture protection. - Page 21 RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 We recommend the following disinfectants for epidemic disinfection (according to the list of the Robert Koch Institute): Table 1 – Disinfection of clothing, epidemic and excretion disinfection Disinfection of excretions 1 part phlegm, sputum or stools...
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Page 22: Warranty
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 Chlorine.organic Chloramin-T DAB 9 Clorina Lysoform inorganic. Trichlorol Lysoform Substances with active Chlorine Apesin AP 100 Tana Chemie Dismozon pur Bode Chemie Per compounds Perform Schülke & Mayr Wofasteril Kesla Pharma 1 Not sufficiently effective against myco bacteria especially in the presence of blood. -
Page 23: Statement Of Conformity
Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout (Belgium) hereby declares that: all models of the type RAPIDO (0836) have been made to conform fully with the following European guidelines – including the latest changes – and with the national laws which reflect these guidelines:... -
Page 24: Fault Analysis (Commando / Shark)
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 FAULT DIAGNOSIS Fehlerdiagnose COMMANDO-Steuerung Fault diagnosis COMMANDO steering Blinking-sequence Problem/Fault Checks No indication of 1. Check whether the battery plug battery charge after is correctly and fully connected switching on. to the steering unit. Check whether the batteries are correctly connected to each other. - Page 25 RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 Right motor (or As described above. connection) defective. Blinking Sequence Problem/Fault Checking One of the parking Check whether the plugs of the brakes (or motors are properly inserted. connections) of the Check the plug motors is defective.
- Page 26 RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 must in any case be remedied as soon as possible, otherwise further faults might occur. Blinking Sequence Problem/Fault Checking Communication Check the respective status errors between indications. several components Check whether the plug (wake up message connections are correct.
- Page 27 RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 The right, green LED blinks. Shark is in the “Speed The present charge is limit“ mode. indicated at the same time. All LEDs blink slowly. After starting the system, Shift the joystick to the the joystick is not in the neutral position (release).
- Page 28 RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 by means of an Ohm meter If the resistance is > 100 Ohms or < 20 Ohms, the parking brake is probably defective. Number Problem/Fault Checking Right parking brake (or connection) defective) As described above.
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Page 29: Service Plan
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 SERVICE PLAN The electric wheelchair has been serviced: Dealer‘s stamp: Dealer‘s stamp: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp: Dealer‘s stamp: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp: Dealer‘s stamp: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp: Dealer‘s stamp: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp: Dealer‘s stamp:... -
Page 30: Branch Addresses
RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 ADDRESSES Belgium Germany N.V. VERMEIREN & Co. Vermeiren Germany Co. Ltd. Vermeirenplein 1 / 15 Wahlerstr. 12 a B-2920 Kalmthout D-40472 Düsseldorf Tel: +32(0)3 620 20 20 Tel: +49(0)211 94 27 90 Fax: +32(0)3 666 48 94 Fax: +49(0)211 65 36 00 website: www.vermeiren.be...
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