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Adventure A10
Gebrauchsanweisung
Adventure A10
Operating Instructions
Adventure A10
Instructions d'utilisation
Adventure A10
Istruzioni per l'uso
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  • Page 1 Adventure A10 Gebrauchsanweisung Adventure A10 GB/US Operating Instructions Adventure A10 Instructions d‘utilisation Adventure A10 Istruzioni per l‘uso Neu! Auflage New! Edition Noveau! Edition Nuovo! Edizione...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important safety instructions - must be observed Dimensions of adventure Standard delivery schedule Optional parts Technical data General information regarding the batteries used 11 Individual functions on the adventure Removing batteries Installing batteries Removing powered wheels Fitting powered wheels Removing steering wheels...
  • Page 3 Direction indicators and hazard warning lights 4.11 Fault indications on the display 4.12 Joystick steering Instructions for driving Driver safety First driving tests Instructions for driving the adventure Dangerous ground Range Intended use Storage, transport, shipping 5.7.1 Storage 5.7.2 Transport 5.7.3...

  • Page 4: Overview Of The Most Important Elements

    Control unit studs Leg support guideway Lever (brake activation) Control unit connection socket Control unit display Control unit connection plug On / Off button for adventure Charging socket cover Menu control Charger plug Speed pre-selection adjusting wheel Charging socket Drive away lock...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions - Must Be Observed

    Also travel close to strong electric interference fields should be avoided. Intended use The intended use of adventure is to provide indoor and out- door mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position who are capable of operating a powered wheelchair.

  • Page 6: Dimensions Of Adventure

    1) Upper edge of seat attachment 44 cm 93 cm (83,5 cm)* Packing volume: seating unit (dismantled) 58-60 cm * Measurements in brackets refer to adventure wheelchairs with short wheelbase. As from January 2008, these wheelchairs will be no longer available.
  • Page 7 Packing volume: chassis (without wheels, with anti-tippers) 93 cm (82,5 cm)* 62 cm (60 cm)* 45 cm * Measurements in brackets refer to Adventure wheelchairs with short wheelbase. As from January 2008, these wheelchairs will be no longer available.

  • Page 8: Standard Delivery Schedule

    - short wheelbase - standard seat - function seat with standard cushions. Details and Information on these features contained in this User Manual refer exclusively to older versions of adventure wheelchairs that have already been in use.

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    1.2 Technical data Version 6 km/h 10 km/h** 12 km/h Remarks Steering wheel size 75 / 70 – 6 (diameter 26 cm, width 7.5 cm) Max. pressure: 3,5 BAR (50 PSI), recommended pressure 2,5 BAR (36 PSI) Powered wheel size 90 / 70 –...
  • Page 10 20 °C, even driving speed, etc.) the quoted ranges can be attained. ** Not available in the USA. The adventure complies with the EU regulation for medical products 93/42/EWG, and 89/366/EWG electromagnetic compatibility. Changes in technology and design due to constant further development excepted.

  • Page 11: General Information Regarding The Batteries Used

    – Do not short-circuit the battery out. A short-circuit results in very large currents which could damage the battery or the adventure. At the end of its useful service life the bat- tery may be returned to alber or an alber specialist dealer for proper disposal.

  • Page 12: Individual Functions On The Adventure

    The following instructions apply for operation with one as well as with two batteries. – Switch the adventure off by pressing the On / Off button [58] on the control unit (see chapter 4.2). – Fold the seat forward (see chapter 2.18).

  • Page 13: Installing Batteries

    – When operating with only one battery: Place the cap [3] on the right contact housing [4]. – Place the battery in the middle of the adventure – When operating with two batteries: Place the cap [3] on the centre contact housing [4].

  • Page 14: Removing Powered Wheels

    Never use your adventure without having placed the cap in the correct position first. 2.3 Removing powered wheels – Switch the adventure off by pressing the On / Off button [58] on the control unit. – Fold the support bracket [6] on both anti-tippers [7] down- wards.

  • Page 15: Fitting Powered Wheels

    – Make sure that the brake lever is next to the chassis (see chapter 3.1), otherwise the wheels cannot be fitted. – If not already done, place the adventure up on both its sup- port brackets [6] (see chapter 2.3).
  • Page 16 – Adjust the marking on the wheel [11] to correspond to the marking on the wheel receiver [12]. – Push the wheels [9[ fully into the wheel receivers [10]. – Fold the support brackets [6] back in. – Make sure that the support brackets [6] are securely folded away.

  • Page 17: Removing Steering Wheels

    Always ensure that the wheel stub axles are not damaged during the removal process. 2.6 Fitting steering wheels – Lift the adventure up on the side where you wish to fit the wheel. – Take the steering wheel [14] into the other hand, press the locking device [13] and guide the wheel shaft into the holder [15].

  • Page 18: Removing Leg Supports

    – Make sure, by turning the steering wheel [14] a number of times, that it is securely located in the holder [15] and will not fall out by itself. – Repeat the above steps on the other side. Prior to fitting the wheels always check their stub axles and the wheel receivers on the chassis for signs of dirt.

  • Page 19: Fitting Leg Supports

    2.8 Fitting leg supports – Push the leg support guideway [19] into the holder [18] – Fold the leg support [17] downwards; the locking device engages automatically.

  • Page 20: Folding Up Leg Supports

    2.10 Connecting or disconnecting the control unit Depending on the adventure model, the control unit connection socket [20] is located either on the left-hand or right-hand front side underneath the seat. – Carefully insert the plug [21] from the control unit into the connection socket [20] on the adventure.

  • Page 21: Battery Charging

    – If you wish to disconnect the control unit from the adventure, you just need to gently pull the control unit plug [21] out of the connection socket [20]. The markings on the connection socket [20] and on the plug [21] must be aligned.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Bulb In The Front Light

    2.12 Replacing the bulb in the front light – Switch off the adventure at the control unit. – Unscrew and remove the screw on the front of the hous- ing. – Replace the defective bulb by a new one. – Screw the two parts of the housing together again.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Bulb In The Rear Light

    Make sure that no wires are jammed when the housing is assembled again. 2.14 Replacing the bulb in the rear light – Switch off the adventure at the control unit. – Pull the two halves of the housing apart. – Replace the defective bulb by a new one.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Fuse In The Battery

    2.15 Replacing the fuse in the battery – Push the fuse [25], which is located at the front of the bat- tery housing, out of the housing. – Take a fuse [25] of the same type and insert it in place. Never open the battery housing.

  • Page 25: Instructions Regarding The Interface On The Chassis

    Service Center. 2.17 Instructions regarding the interface on the chassis There is an interface located on the chassis of the adventure which can be used by your specialist dealer for medical accessories to attach various additional features, such as electrical seat adjustment, for example.

  • Page 26: Folding The Seat Down Or Removing It Completely

    2.18 Folding the seat down or removing it completely (function and standard seats) – Press the securing rod [28] on the frame, located above the batteries, upwards. – Fold the entire seating unit forwards. – If desired, the complete seating unit may now also be removed.

  • Page 27: Fitting The Seat Unit

    2.19 Fitting the seating unit (function and standard seats) – Hold the seating unit above the chassis at an angle of about 45 degrees. – Push the holder [29] on the seating unit into the chassis holder stay [30] on the chassis. –...

  • Page 28: Swivelling Or Removing The Armrest

    – Pull on the locking device [31] at the lower end of the armrest. – Simultaneously tip the armrest [32] backwards. – The armrest can now stay (folded away) on the adventure, or it can be removed entirely. – If the armrest is folded back into its initial position, it engages automatically in the receiver [33].

  • Page 29: Fitting The Armrest

    If the armrest [32] with the control unit is to be removed, then you must first disconnect the control unit connection plug [21] (see chapter 2.10). 2.21 Fitting the armrest 2.21.1 Function seat – Push the armrest [32] into its receiver [33]. –...

  • Page 30: On The Standard Seat

    2.21.2 Standard seat – Push the armrest [32] into its receiver [35]. – Tighten the star grip [34] firmly. – If required, reconnect the control unit (see chapter 2.10). 2.22 Removing the backrest 2.22.1 Function seat – Press the backrest locking lever [36] down with the one hand.

  • Page 31: On The Standard Seat

    Always make sure that the guide rollers are not dirty or damaged. 2.22.2 Standard seat – Loosen and remove the four star grips [39]. – Pull the entire backrest [38] up by the stay [37]. – Place the backrest [38] aside. –...

  • Page 32: Fitting The Backrest

    2.23 Fitting the backrest 2.23.1 Function seat – Push the backrest rollers [41] into the guide rails [42]. – Allow the backrest [38] to slide completely into the guide rails [42]. – The backrest [38] engages automatically when it reaches its end position.

  • Page 33: Folding Down The Backrest (Only For Function Seat)

    2.24 Folding down the backrest (only for function seat) – Press the backrest locking lever [36] downwards with the one hand. – Simultaneously with the other hand pull the entire back- rest upwards by the stay [37] until the guide [43] extends beyond the guide rail [42].

  • Page 34: Fitting The Backrest Cushion

    – Undo the Velcro fastener [44] situated at the top edge of the backrest cushion. – Pull the backrest cushion [45] off. 2.26 Fitting the backrest cushion (only for function seat) – Place the backrest cushion [45] properly oriented onto the backrest form [46].

  • Page 35: Removing The Seat Cushion

    2.27 Removing the seat cushion (only for the function seat) – Undo the Velcro fastener [47] situated at the front lower edge of the seat cushion. – Pull the seat cushion [48] off. 2.28 Fitting the seat cushion (only for the function seat) –...

  • Page 36: Removing The Control Unit

    2.29 Removing the control unit – If not already done, first pull the control unit plug out of the connection socket on the chassis (see chapter 2.10). – Undo and remove the two clips [51] situated at the sides of the holder [50].

  • Page 37: Fitting The Control Unit

    2.30 Fitting the control unit – Pull the locking device [52] backwards. – Place the studs [55] on the control unit into the receiver [54] on the cantilever. – Push the locking device [52] forwards. The control unit [53] should now be firmly attached to the holder [50].

  • Page 38: Electrical / Manual Operation

    The lever [56] for mechanical activation / deactivation of the electromechanical brake is situated (depending on the model of adventure) on the left-hand or right-hand front side of the chassis. When the electrical drive is switched off the adventure can be switched into manual operation by deactivating the brake.
  • Page 39 3.2 Lap belt (optional extra) A lap belt [71] may be ordered from alber as an optional extra. It can be fitted subsequently to your adventure by your specialist dealer. Function seat The lap belt bracket [72] is permanently attached to the function seat.

  • Page 40: Getting In And Out

    – Pull out the armrest lock [31] at the lower end of the arm- rest. – At the same time, fold the armrest [32] back (the armrest may be left folded back on the adventure or it may be removed entirely). – Slide onto your adventure.

  • Page 41: Footrest Information

    3.3.2 Standard seat Getting in and out of your adventure is basically the same as described in chapter 3.3.1 above. On the standard seat, however, the armrest cannot be folded back, it must be removed entirely.
  • Page 42 By pressing the On / Off button [58] you cause your adventure to become ready / not ready for operation. 4.3 Indicators on the display when switching on When the adventure is switched on the display [57] is automatically activated and, in quick succession, the following two standard displays appear:...

  • Page 43: Menu Setting

    If your adventure is ready for operation, the display switches over to operating display mode. Here the state of charge [68] of the battery and the selected operating mode (Indoor / Outdoor) [69] are always shown. The bar in the battery charge symbol [68] indicates the following states of charge: –...

  • Page 44: Drive Away Lock

    – The drive away lock is activated, the adventure switches off automatically. – If the adventure is now switched on again the control unit is without any function, a warning indicator is shown on the display (see chapter 4.11).
  • Page 45 4.9 Operating modes 4.9.1 Factory settings Your adventure can operate in two modes - Indoor and Outdoor mode. There are different operating states behind these two modes which can be distinguished as follows: Function Indoor mode Outdoor mode Maximum speed...

  • Page 46: Selection Of The Desired Driving Mode

    – Braking onset: the time between the last issuance of a driv- ing command until the electromagnetic brakes are applied. – Self switch off time: the time during which the adventure remains ready for use before it switches itself off (to save energy).

  • Page 47: Direction Indicators And Hazard Warning Lights

    Activating them results in a corresponding indication on the display. 4.11 Fault indications on the display Prior to driving your adventure you should carry out a functional check on it. Check that all components are properly tight, that the steering wheels move freely and test the brakes on level ground.
  • Page 48 Drive symbol flashes Uneven drive Fit power-assisted coding wheels with identical Exclamation mark lit up speed values on both sides Code 3 Drive symbol flashes No communication with Switch wheels. „left“ drive Contact your specialist Exclamation mark lit up dealer or the alber Service Center if the Letter »L«...
  • Page 49 Battery symbol flashes Battery configuration 1. Driving with 1 battery error and/or pack: battery not inser- Exclamation mark flashes detection faulty ted in central position! (L6 = left battery pack 2. Driving with 2 Code 6 R6 = right battery pack) battery packs: - one battery set defective...
  • Page 50 Drive symbol flashes „Left“ drive hardware/ Contact your specialist system error dealer or the Exclamation mark lit up alber Service Center Letter »L« flashes Code L0 Drive symbol flashes „Right“ drive hardware/ Contact your specialist system error dealer or the Exclamation mark lit up alber Service Center Letter »R«...
  • Page 51 Drive symbol flashes „Left“ drive operating Drive overheating de- temperature switch-off activates temperature! Temperature symbol lit up Allow system to cool! (Cooling period Exclamation mark lit up depends on ambient temperature!) Letter »L« flashes Code L3 Drive symbol flashes „Right“ drive operating Drive overheating de- temperature switch-off activates temperature!
  • Page 52 Interface symbol flashes Hardware fault Contact your specialist at the interface dealer or the Exclamation mark lit up alber Service Center Letter »S« flashes Code S0 Interface symbol flashes CPU fault on interface Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Exclamation mark Service Center symbol lit up...
  • Page 53 Complete seat unit* Hardware fault on Contact your specialist flashes peripheral module dealer or the alber (different drive and/or Service Center Interface symbol flashes relay actuation) Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter »P« flashes Code P0 Complete seat unit* CPU fault on peripheral Contact your specialist flashes module...
  • Page 54 Complete seat unit* Multiple occupancy of Contact your specialist flashes »decelerate« and/or dealer or the alber »accelerate« indicator Service Center Interface symbol key function flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter »P« flashes Code P7 Complete seat unit* No counter-function Contact your specialist flashes to »left«...
  • Page 55 Control unit ROM horizontal parity Contact your specialist symbol flashes error on special control dealer or the alber Service Center Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter »E« flashes Code E3 Control unit Joystick fault on Contact your specialist symbol flashes special control dealer or the alber...

  • Page 56: Joystick Steering

    These 3 symbols should flash together in the event of Code “P“ faults occurring. 4.12 Joystick steering The function of the joystick on your adventure may best be described as a fictitious combination of the steering wheel, gear change and accelerator of a motor car. That means that all control commands from the driver of the adventure are transmitted to the two powered wheels via the joystick.
  • Page 57 The adventure travels forwards in a straight line In travelling forwards, the adventure describes a bend to the right. The radius of the curve depends on the displacement of the joystick. The adventure turns to the right on the spot In travelling backwards, the adventure describes a bend to the left.
  • Page 58 The radius of the curve depends on the displacement of the joystick. The adventure turns to the left on the spot In travelling forwards, the adventure describes a bend to the left. The radius of the curve depends on the displacement of the joystick.
  • Page 59 The centre position of the joystick is functionless, i.e. the wheels stand still and are simultaneously blocked by the internal brakes. Despite that the adventure should not be parked on slopes (up or down) with a gradient of more than 18 %.

  • Page 60: Driver Safety

    Avoid jerking the joystick over to its maximum displacement, in particular in situations of potential danger that you wish to get out of the way of. As a precaution, brake the adventure until it comes to a standstill. When the joystick is released your adventure is braked. If it is necessary to brake in an emergency (immediate standstill), press the joystick briefly in the opposite direction to the one...
  • Page 61 When carrying items make sure that they do not interfere with the functional areas of the adventure. Therefore do not hang bags on the sides of the adventure (they could acciden- tally get into the wheels), or on the joystick controller (risk of unintentional acceleration or braking).
  • Page 62 Prior to setting off he must check the adventure for worn or damaged tyres, as well as the state of charge of the batteries and the proper functioning of the direction indicators.
  • Page 63 140 kg. Slopes with a maximum gradient in excess of 18 % must only be driven on with the adventure with the assistance of an escorting person. Here too essential prerequisites are faultless tyre treads, correct air pressure in all tyres, a com- pletely safe terrain and a maximum load of 140 kg.
  • Page 64 A person familiar with its use is regarded as a person who has been instructed in the techniques of the adventure and is aware of the tasks involved and possible risks that may occur due to incorrect handling. In most cases, this is the actual driver of the adventure.

  • Page 65: Storage, Transport, Shipping

    5.7 Storage, transport, shipping 5.7.1 Storage If your adventure is not going to be used for a longer period of time, then the vehicle and especially the batteries, must be stored in a dry place, ideally at a room temperature of +15 °C to 25 °C.

  • Page 66: Care And Maintenance

    6 Care and maintenance 6.1 Cleaning - All upholstery on the adventure can be cleaned with water. - Plastic parts can be cleaned with commercially available, non-aggressive detergents. - In its assembled sate, the chassis and wheels can be cleaned using a garden hose.

  • Page 67: Service Life Guarantee

    - the adventure has been handled improperly - the adventure is not maintained every two years by an authorised specialist dealer or Ulrich Alber GmbH - the adventure is used in contravention of the instructions...
  • Page 68 Cleaning Control unit, connecting or disconnecting Control unit, fitting Control unit, individual elements Control unit, removing Dangerous ground Dimensions of adventure 6, 10 Direction indicator light bulb, replacing Direction indicators Display indicators when switching on Display, fault indications Drive away lock...
  • Page 69 Seat, folding down or removing Seating unit, fitting Service life guarantee Shipping Speed pre-selection Standard delivery schedule Starting up Steering wheels, fitting Steering wheels, removing Storage Technical data Transport Warning lights Weight of individual components adventure A10 application class: B...
  • Page 71 Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Weißen Stein 21 Telefon +49 7432 2006-0 72461 Albstadt Telefax +49 7432 2006-299 Germany www.alber.de...

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