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Etac Balder Junior Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual (This page is blank)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION........................5 1.1. Purpose of the product ....................5 1.2. Making your chair ready for use..................5 1.3. Individual labelling ......................5 1.4. Contact addresses if you require assistance ..............5 1.5. Use of hazard symbols ....................6 1.6. Available documentation ....................6 1.7. The environment ......................6 2.
  • Page 4 4.2.6. Removing and pivoting out the foot supports............21 4.3. Adjusting the joystick ....................21 4.4. Adjusting the swing away for joystick (optional extra)..........22 4.5. Adjusting the headrest (optional extra).................23 5. CHAIR OPERATION ......................24 5.1. Activation, normal operation and deactivation.............24 5.1.1. Wheelchair activation ....................24 5.1.2.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Purpose of the product Balder wheelchairs are multifunctional electric wheelchairs which are very comfortable and highly flexible in terms of functionality. Balder wheelchairs combine the qualities of an outdoor chair with the flexibility of an indoor model and are designed for daily use in all situations. 1.2.

  • Page 6: Use Of Hazard Symbols

    1.5. Use of hazard symbols All warnings must be heeded in order to avoid injury to people or damage to machinery or the environment. The following three hazard symbols will be used in this book. DANGER If you do not follow these instructions, staff WILL be seriously injured.

  • Page 7: Key Data

    2. KEY DATA 2.1. Restrictions during normal use 2.1.1. Number of people All Balder wheelchairs are designed to transport one – 1 – person. Never allow anyone else to ride with you, either behind you or on the footrests. 2.1.2. Surfaces DANGER Take care when using the wheelchair on uneven, wet or slippery surfaces (gravel, loose sand/earth, wet grass, etc.).
  • Page 8 To have a smooth journey downhill: • Select a drive profile that has a lower maximum speed • If your vehicle has lights, turn them on. The lights will use energy, and as a result less energy will go to the batteries. This allows you to go downhill at a slightly faster speed than with the lights off.

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    2.2. Technical specifications Description Balder Balder Balder Balder Balder Junior Junior Finesse Finesse Liberty Stand up Stand up 64 cm 64 cm 64 cm 64 cm 65 cm Width 88.3 cm 88.3 cm 88.3 cm 88.3 cm 83 cm Length without foot support 113 cm 113 cm...

  • Page 10: Technical Description

    3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 3.1. Function and operation Balder wheelchairs are electric. The electric functions of this chair are controlled by joystick or function switch. Balder Finesse and Balder Junior are available with a vertical function. See section 5.3. 3.2. Physical structure DANGER Do not remove or disassemble equipment which may affect the operation and/or functions of the chair.

  • Page 11: Joystick

    3.2.1. Joystick The chair is supplied with a programmable joystick. This joystick is programmed by the manufacturer depending on the specifications of the chair. 3.2.1.1. Dolphin joystick Figure 2 - Dolphin joystick System status / Right footrest / indicator lamp footrest angle Battery indicator *) eat tilt...

  • Page 12: Joystick G90

    3.2.1.2. Joystick G90 Figure 3 – Joystick G90 System status / 11 Right footrest / footrest indicator lamp angle Battery indicator *) 12 eat tilt On/off switch 13 Key function (sensor) Right indicator 14 Left footrest / length (accessory) compensation Program selection 15 Seat back angle display...

  • Page 13: Operating Program

    3.2.2. Operating program This chair is preprogrammed with five different default operating programs. The illuminated display shows the program or function that you are using. The operating program is selected by pressing the program selector switch. The various operating programs are as follows: 1.

  • Page 14: Attendant Control (Optional Extra)

    3.2.4. Attendant control (optional extra) All Balder chairs are available with attendant control. This guide describes a standard attendant control. See also section 5.4.1 for more information. Attendant control: 1. Fixing bracket 2. Panel for electrical functions 3. Ring for moving the wheelchair forwards or backwards.

  • Page 15: Fitting / Removal

    3.2.4.1. Fitting / removal If the chair is fitted with a removable attendant control, this can be attached/removed as follows. Attendant control: Fitting: 1. Place the attendant control in the groove (1) at the back of the chair. 2. Tighten the stop screw (2). 3.

  • Page 16: Adapting Your Wheelchair

    4. ADAPTING YOUR WHEELCHAIR Before starting to use your wheelchair, it is important to make sure that it is adjusted to suit you so as to ensure optimum comfort. You will be helped with this when your chair is delivered. If you want to change your chair settings afterwards, you can do this by contacting either your supplier or other suitable staff.

  • Page 17: Height Adjustment

    4.1.2. Height adjustment Balder Junior: 1. Undo the locking screw (1) beneath the armrest. 2. Push the armrest up or down to adjust the height. 3. Tighten the locking screw (1). 4.1.3. Adjusting the armrest pads Balder Finesse and Liberty: 1.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Width Between The Armrests

    4.1.4. Adjusting the width between the armrests NOTE Balder Junior only. Balder Junior: 1. Loosen the locking screw (1). 2. Adjust the bracket (2) which holds the armrest at the required width. 3. Tighten the locking screw (1). 4. Do the same for the other armrest.

  • Page 19: Length Adjustment, Electric Footrests

    4.2.1. Length adjustment, electric footrests 1. Loosen the setting screws (1) at the back of the brackets for footrest plates. 2. Adjust to the required height. 3. Tighten the setting screws (1). 4. Test the footrest function once the footrests have been adjusted by moving them to their outermost positions.

  • Page 20: Angling The Footrest Plates

    4.2.3. Angling the footrest plates Electric footrest: 1. Loosen the nuts (1). 2. Turn the adjusting screw (2) counterclockwise for a steeper angle, or clockwise for a less steep angle. 3. Tighten the nut (1). Manual footrest: 1. The angle of the footrest plate is adjusted undoing the screws (1) on the respective footrest plates and moving the footrest plate to the...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Width Between The Foot Supports

    4.2.5. Adjusting the width between the foot supports Manual footrest: 1. Loosen the attaching screw (1). 2. Move the foot supports sideways. 3. Tighten the attaching screw (1). 4. Repeat the same procedure for the other foot support. 4.2.6. Removing and pivoting out the foot supports NOTE Applicable to manual foot supports.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Swing Away For Joystick (Optional Extra)

    NOTE You have to undo both screws in order to adjust the joystick forwards and back, but to angle merely undoing the screw (2) using a star grip is sufficient. 4.4. Adjusting the swing away for joystick (optional extra) NOTE You can lower the joystick by a maximum of 20 mm from its highest position.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Headrest (Optional Extra)

    Adjusting the stop point: 1. Undo the two hex screws (1), one on either side. 2. Move the joystick / swing away to the required position. 3. Tighten the screws. 4.5. Adjusting the headrest (optional extra) To make the seat as comfortable as possible, it is important to set the headrest correctly.

  • Page 24: Chair Operation

    If the chair is exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources, there may be a risk of burning. 5.1. Activation, normal operation and deactivation 5.1.1. Wheelchair activation Action: Balder Junior and Finesse: Balder Liberty: 1. Make sure that the release handles are in Operation position (1).

  • Page 25: Deactivating The Wheelchair

    5.1.2. Deactivating the wheelchair 1. If the chair is fitted with a key function, move the magnetic key over the key symbol on the joystick to deactivate the display and wheelchair. 2. Switch off the power by pressing the On/off button. 5.1.3.

  • Page 26: Operating The Attendant Control (Optional Extra)

    5.1.4. Operating the attendant control (optional extra) Attendant control: 1. Use the panel (1) for the electrical functions such as seat raising, seat tilt and back angle. 2. Push the ring (2) down to move the chair forwards, and lift it up to move it backwards.

  • Page 27: Seat Back

    5.2.2. Seat back You change the angle of the back using the seat back function. Dolphin joystick: Joystick G90: 1. Press the seat back 1. Scroll through to the angle button. seat functions using the ASK button. 2. Move the joystick forwards and back 2.

  • Page 28: Right Footrest / Footrest Angle

    5.2.4. Right footrest / footrest angle The Balder wheelchairs are available with different types of footrest. The function which the right footrest button operates will therefore depend on which footrest is supplied with your chair. Dolphin joystick: Joystick G90: 1. Press the right 1.

  • Page 29: Stand Up Function

    5.3. Stand up function Balder Finesse and Balder Junior are available with a stand up function. Read this section if it is applicable to your wheelchair. DANGER When in standing position, the wheelchair must only be used indoors and on a flat surface.
  • Page 30 The stand up function: 1. Move the seat and back to the required starting position (cf. sections 5.2.1 and 5.2.2) 2. Move the footrest to the required starting position (cf. sections 5.2.3 and 5.2.4) 3. Activate the seat raise function (cf. section 5.2.5).

  • Page 31: Interference

    5.4. Interference NOTE When the chair is activated, it may affect electrical equipment which contains radio transmitters/receivers. If the chair stops, check the automatic fuse as described in section 5.4.1Feil! Fant ikke referansekilden.. If you need to push the chair, the chair can be disconnected as described in section 5.4.2.

  • Page 32: Disconnecting The Wheels

    5.4.2. Disconnecting the wheels DANGER The chair must not be disconnected on slope, as this may cause it to roll away! NOTE The chair should be switched off when it is disconnected. If you need to move the chair without using the electronics, the drive motors have to be disconnected.

  • Page 33: Transporting Your Chair

    6. TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR 6.1. Securing the chair in a car DANGER Always make sure your chair is secured when you transport it. Always ensure that the attaching equipment you are using is approved for transporting your chair in a car. To secure your chair during transportation, the fixing rings on the chair must be used as the attachment points for straps.

  • Page 34: Using A Clamp Down Unit (Optional Extra)

    MAKE SURE THAT ARMRESTS, WHEELS AND MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS USE THE OTHER COMPONENTS DO NOT PREVENT BODY CONTACT. THERE MUST BE FULL BODY ORIGINAL FIXING EQUIPMENT, IN CONTACT WITH THE 3-POINT STRAP. ADDITION TO THE EQUIPMENT THAT HAS BEEN MOUNTED ON THE CHAIR. 6.2.
  • Page 35 Attaching the chair to the spigot: 1. Roll the chair into the spigot (1). 2. When the chair is in the correct position, a green light (2) will appear in the car bracket panel. Removing the chair from the sspigot: 1.

  • Page 36: Transportation By Air

    6.3. Transportation by air NOTE Balder wheelchairs are supplied in many specially adapted variants, so equipment may be fitted which has to be removed in addition to what is described here. Balder wheelchairs are supplied as standard ex works with Sonnenschein dryfit gel batteries.

  • Page 37: Storage

    7. STORAGE WARNING Never leave the batteries standing for a long time fully discharged. If the chair is to be stored for a period of time, the batteries must be fully charged once a month. Your Balder wheelchair must be kept dry, protected from the elements and preferably kept indoors.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    8. MAINTENANCE 8.1. Maintenance – Overview Activity: Frequency: Battery charging hours a day Recommended service interval After every 2500 hours of use / once a year / as required Frame and body cleaning As required Seat cleaning As required 8.2. Maintenance procedures 8.2.1.

  • Page 39: Frame And Body Cleaning

    NOTE There is no risk involved in leaving the charger connected to the wheelchair as long as the power is switched on. This will ensure that the batteries are charged fully and will maintain their charge. When the batteries are to be charged: 1.

  • Page 40: Releasing The Seat

    8.2.4. Releasing the seat If the power to the chair is switched off and you need to remove the chair body, the seat lift function can be released manually. 1. Pull the lock pin (1) out to the side, and a gas spring on the lifting arm will raise the seat unit.

  • Page 41: Tyres

    8.2.7. Tyres Your Balder is fitted with either ordinary air-filled tyres or puncture-free compact tyres. Even with compact tyres, it is sensible to ensure that these are not worn or damaged to an unreasonable extent. If your chair is fitted with air-filled tyres and you happen to sustain a puncture, contact authorised personnel.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    9. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. What do you do when the The chair is unpowered. Remove the charge contact. chair is completely dead? Check that the on/off switch is set to On. Fault in the electronics. Check that the magnetic key is not activated.

  • Page 43: Optional Extras

    Fixing bar for ruck-sack/bag Junior Kneepads, removable (set), F/L Thigh supports, removable (set), F/L Support pads, knees/thighs, Balder Junior, 6x11 cm Support pads, knees/thighs, Balder Junior, 6x20 cm Support pads, back, Balder F/L, Comfort 1-3 Support pads, back, Balder F/L, Comfort 4-6...
  • Page 45 This information is subject to change without warning and must not be perceived as constituting obligations on the part of Hand-Pro AS. Hand-Pro AS undertakes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document. The content of this document is to be regarded as the property of Hand-Pro AS and must not be used in a commercial context without the permission of Hand-Pro AS.
  • Page 46 Tel: +39 0187 6117 Fax. + 47 69 27 09 11 Fax: +39 0187 611900 www.etac.no www.osd.it Etac Sweden AB Box 203 334 24 Anderstorp Tel. + 46 0371 58 73 00 Fax + 46 0371 58 73 90 www.etac.se...

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