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Alber viamobil User Manual

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Schieben und Bremsen
leicht gemacht
Gebrauchsanweisung
User manual
Instructions d'utilisation
Kullanma talimati
Istruzioni per l'uso
Brugsvejledning
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning
Instruktionsbok
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  • Page 1 Schieben und Bremsen leicht gemacht Gebrauchsanweisung User manual GB/US Instructions d’utilisation Kullanma talimati Istruzioni per l‘uso Brugsvejledning Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning Instruktionsbok Käyttöohjeet...
  • Page 2 Service Center (Deutschland) Montag bis Donnerstag von 8.00 - 18.00 Uhr Freitags von 8.00 - 16.00 Uhr erreichbar unter Telefon (0800) 9096-250 (gebührenfrei) Das viamobil ist klassifiziert als Gerät Typ B.
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.6 Switching on the viamobil 9. Transport and storage 2.7 Selecting the direction of travel 2.8 Selecting the speed 9.1 Using the viamobil as a vehicle seat in combination with a wheelchair 3. Driving mode 9.2 Safety note regarding transport of the viamobil 3.1 Starting to drive...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • No technical modifications have been made to the device by the user or by any third party. • While the viamobil is in use, the arms of the person sitting in the wheelchair must not project over the armrests of the wheelchair.

  • Page 6: Permissible Operating Conditions/Locations Of Operation

    We recommend using only original accessories supplied by Ulrich Alber GmbH. The viamobil is designed in such a way that best performance is achieved when using Alber original accessories. Ulrich Alber GmbH shall not be liable for damage to the product or accidents (e.g. fire) caused by a malfunction of non-original accessories or spare parts (e.g.

  • Page 7: The Main Elements At A Glance

    1.6 The main elements at a glance (please fold out overview drawing in document cover) Drive unit Lower bolt Mount Upper bolt Push handle holder Carrying handle Releasing device Drive wheel Holder for anti-tippers Battery pack Battery pack housing Battery pack display Automatic charger / control unit connection 11 Releasing device Control unit...

  • Page 8: Start-Up And Driving Mode

    • the viamobil has been fitted to the wheelchair, • the viamobil control unit [13] has been mounted on the push handles of the wheel- chair or the additional push handles of the viamobil, which are available as optional accessories, •...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Viamobil To The Wheelchair

    (see chapter 9.3). • Slide the lower bolt [1] of the viamobil into the lower holder [31] on the wheelchair until it reaches the stop. • Once the lower bolt [1] of the viamobil is fully seated in the lower holder [31], slightly lift up the viamobil.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Quickpins

    • Hold the battery pack by its releasing device [12]. • Place the battery pack slightly slanted onto the holder of the viamobil as shown in the diagram. • Release the battery pack. It will automatically slide forward and engage by magnetic force.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Control Unit

    2.5 Attaching the control unit Two holders [22] have been fitted to the push handles of your wheelchair which are used for the installation of the control unit [13] and one push handle. If the control unit [13] and the push handle have not yet been attached, proceed as described below.

  • Page 12: Switching On The Viamobil

    2.6 Switching on the viamobil To switch on the viamobil, press and hold the ON/OFF button [14] for approx. 1 second. The button lights up green, the drive wheel [7] is extended until it reaches the floor, and an arrow symbol [38] starts flashing on the display.

  • Page 13: Selecting The Speed

    When you have made all the settings described in the previous chapters, you can start using the device. The driving lever [19] acts like the accelerator pedal on your car. • Pressing lightly on the driving lever [19] causes the viamobil to slowly move in the set direction of travel.

  • Page 14: Safety Circuit

    Also follow the instructions given in chapter 3.5 3.3 Automatic brake engagement If the viamobil is switched on and the driving lever [19] is not actuated within 30 seconds, the electromagnetic brake will engage automatically. This prevents the wheel- chair from rolling away, in particular if it is stopped at an incline. The brake is disen- gaged automatically when the driving lever [19] is actuated.

  • Page 15: Anti-Theft Protection

    If you are required to drive uphill immediately - for instance, because of the location of your home - you should not fully charge the battery pack of your viamobil. This pro- cess is completed automatically when you drive downhill due to energy feedback.

  • Page 16: Traversing Obstacles

    (instead of using the control unit or the additional handle on the viamobil). You do not have to switch off the viamobil for this purpose.

  • Page 17: Manually Engaging/Disengaging The Drive Wheel

    • Check if the drive wheel is properly locked in place - it must no longer be possible to turn it manually. • If the drive wheel has been locked correctly (see fig. B), the viamobil can be oper- ated again as normal.

  • Page 18: Switching Off The Viamobil

    When you are finished driving, you should switch off the viamobil - not least, in order to conserve the power stored in the battery pack. • To switch off the viamobil, press and hold the ON/OFF switch [14] for approx. 1 sec- ond.

  • Page 19: Removing The Viamobil From The Wheelchair

    4. Removing the viamobil from the wheelchair Normally, the viamobil is permanently attached to the wheelchair. Proceed as follows if detaching the viamobil becomes necessary, for example, to allow for the transport of the device. 4.1 Disconnecting the control unit •...

  • Page 20: Removing The Viamobil From The Wheelchair

    4.2 Removing the viamobil from the wheelchair • Turn the knob [20] counter-clockwise by approximately 3 rotations • Fold up the knob [20] by 90 degrees • Pull the control unit out of its holder [22] on the wheelchair. • Store the control unit in a location where it is safe from damage and unauthorised access.

  • Page 21: Detaching The Battery Pack

    • Swivel the viamobil out of the holder on the wheelchair and down to the ground. • Pull the viamobil out from underneath the wheelchair. • Store the viamobil in a clean and dry location where it is safe from damage and unauthorised access.

  • Page 22: Battery Pack

    • The battery pack may only be charged in a dry room at temperatures between 0° and 40° degrees centigrade. • If you want to charge the battery pack that is still inserted in the viamobil, you must first pull the plug of the control unit [21] from the socket [11] (see chapter 4.1).
  • Page 23 If the battery pack and the viamobil are connected to the wheelchair during charging, apply the parking brake of the wheelchair so that it cannot roll away.

  • Page 24: Capacity Indication On The Battery Pack Display

    5.2 Capacity indication on the battery pack display If the viamobil is switched on, the remaining capacity is indicated both on the control unit (see chapter 6.2) and the display [10] of the battery pack. The indicators do not go out until the viamobil is switched off.

  • Page 25: Safety And Warning Notices Regarding The Battery Pack

    Before starting the charging process, read and follow all instructions and warning notices included with the charg- er and the warning and safety notices below. • The viamobil must not be used with battery packs other than the battery pack supplied by Alber. Other types of batteries may burst and cause injuries or material damage.

  • Page 26: Safety And Warning Notices On How To Transport And Ship The Battery Pack

    5.6 Safety and warning notices on how to transport and ship the battery pack The battery pack of the viamobil is composed of lithium-ion cells. Transport and ship- ping of the battery pack are, therefore, subject to all applicable statutory requirements, which must be strictly observed.

  • Page 27: Safety And Warning Notices Regarding The Charger

    Before starting the charging process, read and follow all instructions and warning notices included with the charg- er and the warning and safety notices below. • Use only the charger included by Alber to charge the battery pack of your viamobil. The charging process ends automatically when the battery pack is fully charged. This avoids overcharging.

  • Page 28: Control Unit

    6. Control unit All drive functions of the viamobil are controlled by the control unit and described in the previous chapters. 6.1 Display symbols The following indications mean [36] = indication of the residual capacity stored in the battery pack [37] = indication "driving direction forward"...

  • Page 29: Display Of The Selected Maximum Speed

    The driving lever was pulled while Do not actuate the driving lever until the viamobil is switched on. the viamobil was in the process of being switched on. Temperature in the drive unit too...

  • Page 30: Error Indicators

    52, 53 Switch the viamobil off and then on again. Check the contacts on the battery and the drive unit. If this does not correct the error, the device needs to be repaired.
  • Page 31 Display indication What to do? Switch the viamobil off and then on again. Drive for a while along a level route or, if possible, uphill to drain the battery. Switch the viamobil off and then on again. Charge the battery.

  • Page 32: Anti-Tippers (Optional Accessories)

    7. Anti-tippers (optional accessories) As your wheelchair may already be equipped with anti-tippers, Alber anti-tippers are offered as optional accessories only. The use of original anti-tippers is subject to the instructions and safety information that apply to their use and are provided by the manufacturer.

  • Page 33: Additional Push Handles (Optional Accessories)

    8. Additional push handles (optional accessories) Additional push handles are offered as optional accessories. If they are retrofitted to an already existing viamobil, the holder [49] must be attached first at Alber or at your specialist dealer. 8.1 Installing the additional push handles •...

  • Page 34: Transport And Storage

    If the vehicle is equipped with a lifting platform or similar equipment, exercise extreme caution when driving the wheelchair including the viamobil onto the platform. Drive slowly and carefully. Do not make any sudden, abrupt or jerky movements. Look in the direction of travel and avoid any distractions.

  • Page 35: Safety Instruction On How To Hold The Viamobil

    Moving the viamobil manually or holding it during transport requires that the battery pack be removed (see chapter 4.3). Once this has been done, you can hold the viamobil by its carrying handle [5] as shown in the adjacent diagram.

  • Page 36: Storage

    Ulrich Alber GmbH denies all liability for any damage caused to floors. • If you wish to store the viamobil for a prolonged period of time, you must keep the device and, in particular, the battery pack in a dry environment, preferably at room temperature (+15 °C to +25 °C).

  • Page 37: Obstacles

    When stopping or waiting in potentially dangerous positions (e.g. while waiting at a traffic light, in front of slopes or ramps of any type), switch off the viamobil and do not touch the driving lever [19].

  • Page 38: Danger Areas And Hazardous Situations

    10.3 Danger areas and hazardous situations The attendant operating the viamobil must decide in each case whether it is safe to use the add-on drive for the intended trip based on issues such as driving experience and physical strength. Before undertaking a trip, check the viamobil wheels for damage and proper inflation.

  • Page 39: Cleaning And Disinfection Instructions

    Disinfection instructions • Rub off all surfaces on the viamobil and its components using a moist (not wet) cloth. • Please note that neither the viamobil nor its components may be blasted off with a steam blaster or similar equipment.

  • Page 40: Disposal

    11.4 Re-use If your viamobil has been provided to you by your health insurance company and you do not need it any longer, please contact your health insurer, Alber agent or authorised specialist dealer. Your viamobil can then be given to somebody else.

  • Page 41: Liability

    Ulrich Alber GmbH as the manufacturer of the viamobil shall not be liable in cases where • the viamobil is handled or operated incorrectly. • the viamobil has not been serviced at the prescribed 2-year intervals by an authorised specialist dealer, Alber agent or Ulrich Alber GmbH.

  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Motor Nennleistung [rated Power] 150 W Sicherheitshinweise beachten! Follow safety hints! This operating manual is available for download on our website at www.alber.de. If you require a version that is written in a larger font, contact our Alber Service Center.
  • Page 43 Ihre Alber-Vertretung / Your Alber representative / Votre représentation Alber / Sizin Alber-Temsilci / Su representación Alber / Din Alber representant / Din Alber-agenturene / Uw distributeur Alber / Deres Alber-repræsentation Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Weißen Stein 21 72461 Albstadt-Tailfingen...

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