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Handicare executes a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to changes and modifications. The information provided is valid for the product in its standard version. Handicare cannot be held liable for possible damage resulting from specifications of the product deviating from the standard configuration.
This manual Identification of the product Symbols used in this manual Safety ................................... 7 Maximum User weight reduction when Puma 20 options are installed on a Puma 40! Personnel qualification Cautions and warning statements Used decals on the wheelchair Tools, parts and components ..........................10...
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Puma 20/40 Adjusting the mechanical seat tilt Adjusting the electrical seat tilt 0 - 25° Adjusting the electrical seat tilt 0 - 45°, the minimum tilt angle (0 – 9°) Adjusting the electrical seat tilt 0 - 45°, the maximum tilt angle (< 45°) 5.2.7...
Puma 20/40 Introduction | 5 Introduction 1.1 This manual This manual contains the instructions for repairs and general maintenance. Mechanics who do repairs on this wheelchair must be well trained and familiar with the repair methods and the maintenance of the wheelchair.
6 | Introduction Puma 20/40 1.3 Symbols used in this manual Warning symbol Follow the instructions next to this symbol closely. Not paying careful attention to these instructions could result in physical injury or damage to the wheelchair or the environment.
2.1 Maximum User weight reduction when Puma 20 options are installed on a Puma 40! In case one of the following Puma 20 options is installed on a Puma 40 carrier, the maximum user weight is reduced to 136 kg: •...
Seat adjustment factory settings Handicare will deliver a Puma wheelchair with default factory settings. These settings depend on the options ticked on the order form. When a configuration is ordered that causes interference, Handicare applies modified factory settings and informs the customer of this via a note included in the wheelchair delivery.
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Puma 20/40 Safety | 9 Danger of crushing! Use caution when swinging the controller aside to avoid getting anything crushed. Trap danger. Danger of getting fingers jammed.
10 | Tools, parts and components Puma 20/40 Tools, parts and components 3.1 Tools The tools below are needed for various mechanical settings and maintenance: Quantity Description Size (mm) Screwdriver, medium Screwdriver, crosshead Hammer (plastic) Chaser Pair of wire cutters...
Puma 20/40 Spare parts | 11 Spare parts 4.1 Use of the parts lists This document is meant as a reference book to be used to order parts for the wheelchair that is shown on the front cover. How to order: When ordering parts, please specify: •...
Puma 20/40 4.2 Carrier and seat adjustments Description Page Battery tray and chair interface Puma 20/40 Suspension arm and motors Puma 20 Suspension arm and motors Puma 40 Castor forks and wheels Puma 20 Castor forks and wheels Puma 40...
Motor set, 6 km/h PG (R-net and VR2), Puma 20 28-32,34a,37,38 1 9007482 Motor RWD right/FWD left, 6 km/h PG (R-net and VR2), Puma 20, see paragraph 5.2.1. 28-32,34b,37,38 1 9007483 Motor RWD left/FWD right, 6 km/h PG (R-net and VR2), Puma 20, see paragraph 5.2.1.
18 | Spare parts Puma 20/40 06 Covers Puma 20 Article number Description 9005971 Battery cover black 9005972 Battery cover clips set 9004517 Battery access cover 9005973 Tube end covers dark grey set 9005970 Handicare logo Service 9-10 9005981 Ballhead covers dark grey set...
Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 27 Service instructions | 27 Service instructions 5.1 Maintenance plan Below, we have indicated what needs to be checked, how often this should be done and by whom. To be carried out by Time Description...
Replacing Puma 20 motors All types of motors on Puma 20 wheelchairs are gradually replaced with motors which have a higher rpm and therefore require a lower voltage. This has a positive effect on maintaining the wheelchairs maximum driving speed which tends to diminish as battery levels fall.
Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 29 Service instructions | 29 5.2.2 Carrier Converting front wheel drive (FWD) to rear wheel drive (RWD) and vice versa. Preparation Relevant article numbers • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • 9005962 P2040 Anti-Tip RWD Complete Service •...
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30 | Service instructions 30 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Conversion set for converting RWD to FWD. Tools required. Step 2 Remove interface and seating. Note! Lift the chair in case the wheel chair has an electrical lift.
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Puma 20/40 Note! Keep the spacers for reuse at step 5.2! Step 3 Change the direction of drive wheels and the mudguards (not for Puma 20). Note! Use a lifting device to provide a proper working platform. Note! Position the lift completely under the carrier!
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 33 Service instructions | 33 Note! Check the key is still in place! Note! Take of the mudguards! Note! Dispose the ring and bolt! Step 4 Replace the anti-tip wheels and brackets. Note! Replace the anti-tip wheels and brackets! FWD into...
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Step 6 Change the position of the castor wheels. Note! Tighten the shaft and nut of the castor wheels with 25 Nm! Caution! Place at the Puma 20 on both sides of the castor wheel an extra ring between the wheel and the fork!
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 35 Service instructions | 35 Note! Only in case of 12,5 km/h! Note! Only in case of 12,5 km/h! Step 7 Remount the interface and seating.
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 37 Service instructions | 37 Shark 9006429 Shark bus extension cable 0.9m 9006430 Shark bus extension cable 1.2m 9006431 Shark bus extension cable 0.64m 9006429 Shark bus extension cable 0.9m Shark with Lift 9006304 P2040 Shark Cable Light+Lift+Act FWD 9006305 P2040 Shark Cable Light+Lift+Act RWD 00355.0023...
Mounting the kerb climber (RWD) Preparation Relevant article numbers • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • 9007864 Kerb climber Puma 20/40 • Use a lifting device to raise the drive wheels clear of the ground. Tools used •...
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Relevant article numbers • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • 9006360 Puma 20 Motor brush set (2x2pcs with cover) • Be sure that the freewheel switch is in ‘drive’ mode. If • 9006361 Puma 40 Motor brush set (2x2pcs with cover) the freewheel switch is in ‘push’...
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42 | Service instructions 42 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Note! Inspect the collector on the anchor of the motor; if the collector is seriously worn, replace the entire drive unit.
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 43 Service instructions | 43 Note! Check the key is still in place! Note! Tighten the bolts of the drive wheels with 25 Nm! Note! Bolts are provided with Loctite thread locker!
44 | Service instructions 44 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 5.2.3 Driving wheels Replacing the drive wheel, indoor/outdoor Puma 20 Preparation Relevant article numbers • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • 00000.1703 Lock nut M10 P20 • Be sure that the freewheel switch is in ‘drive’ mode. If •...
Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 45 Service instructions | 45 Replacing the drive wheel, indoor/outdoor Puma 40 Preparation Tools used • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • Lifting device • Be sure that the freewheel switch is in ‘drive’ mode. If •...
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46 | Service instructions 46 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Note! Check the key is still in place! Note! Tighten the bolts of the drive wheels with 25 Nm! Note! Bolts are provided with Loctite thread locker!
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48 | Service instructions 48 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Replacing the tube and/or tyre of a drive wheel, indoor/outdoor Preparation Relevant article numbers • Be sure that the freewheel switch is in ‘drive’ mode. If Puma 20 the freewheel switch is in ‘push’ mode this will make •...
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 49 Service instructions | 49 Caution! Deflate the tyre first, before you dismantle the wheel. Follow the steps as shown!
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50 | Service instructions 50 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Caution! Ensure tube and tyre are properly positioned on the rim! Caution! Make sure the tube is not jammed between the two rim halves! Note! Inflate the tube to the correct pressure! (See: ‘Technical specifications’)
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52 | Service instructions 52 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 5.2.4 Castor wheels Replacing the castor wheel Preparation Puma 40 • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • 1016998 Castor wheel Indoor 2.80/2.50-4, air (9") • Use a lifting device to raise the drive and castor wheels •...
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Service instructions | 53 Service instructions | 53 Note! Tighten the shaft and nut of the castor wheels with 25 Nm! Caution! Place at the Puma 20 on both sides of the castor wheel an extra ring between the wheel and the fork!
54 | Service instructions 54 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Replacing the tyre and/or tube of the castor wheel Preparation • Mount the front of the rim half and remount the wheel. • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control.
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 55 Service instructions | 55 Caution! Deflate the tyre first, before you dismantle the wheel. Follow the steps as shown! Caution! Ensure tube and tyre are properly positioned on the rim! Caution! Make sure the tube is not jammed between the two rim halves! Note! Inflate the tube to the correct pressure! (See: ‘Technical specifications’)
Relevant article numbers • 9005932 Castor fork (9" and 10") Instructions • 9007752 Castor fork 60 mm (8") (only for Puma 20) The following operations are required to replace the castor fork: Tools used • Remove the castor wheel. (See instruction: Replacing •...
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Note! Tighten the bolt of the castor fork with 7 Nm! Note! Tighten the shaft and nut of the castor wheels with 25 Nm! Caution! Place at the Puma 20 on both sides of the castor wheel an extra ring between the wheel and the fork!
58 | Service instructions 58 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 5.2.5 Replacements Replacing the batteries Relevant article numbers Preparation • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • 9002592 M8x12 CKS BZK PRECOTE 85 • Remove the fuses from the battery compartment before •...
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 59 Service instructions | 59 Caution! A battery tray with batteries is a heavy load! Be careful at the moment you undock the battery tray from the battery box! Caution! Undock the battery tray slowly from projection in the battery box!
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60 | Service instructions 60 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Note! Insert the battery spacer set correctly, as shown in the next diagrams! Note! Insert the battery spacer set correctly, as shown in the next diagrams! Caution! Dock the battery tray slowly on the projection in the...
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62 | Service instructions 62 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Replacing the power module Relevant article numbers Preparation • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • 1001180 Power module Shark 75A (DK-PMA01) • Remove the fuses from the battery compartment before •...
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 63 Service instructions | 63 Caution! Dispose of the power module has to be done in accordance with local regulations!
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 65 Service instructions | 65 Replacing the mudguards (if applicable) Preparation Relevant article numbers • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • 9004533 Drive wheel fender black • Use a lifting device to raise the drive wheels clear of the •...
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 67 Service instructions | 67 Replacing the coloured covers Ball head cover / Deco ring motor arm / Deco strip suspension bridge cover Notice Preparation Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. Use a screwdriver in case you can’t get off the covers by hand.
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 69 Service instructions | 69 5.2.6 Seat adjustments Adjusting the seating height Preparation Notice • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • Use a lifting device to raise the wheelchair carrier. • Remove the fuses from the battery compartment before •...
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70 | Service instructions 70 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Note! Lift the chair, in case the wheelchair has a lift.
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 71 Service instructions | 71 Note! Keep the spacers for reuse for rebuilding the wheelchair. Caution! Two people are needed to carry out this operation.
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72 | Service instructions 72 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Caution! Two people are needed to carry out this operation. Note! Reuse the spacers. Note! Fasten the cables with tie wraps!
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74 | Service instructions 74 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Adjusting the centre point of gravity Preparation vice versa • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. Relevant article numbers • 9002592 M8x12 CKS BZK PRECOTE 85 • 00000.2003 Locking ring, flat M8...
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Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 77 Service instructions | 77 Adjusting the mechanical seat tilt Preparation Relevant article numbers • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • 9006016 Mechanical tilt Instructions Tools used The following operations are required to adjust the •...
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78 | Service instructions 78 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Adjusting the electrical seat tilt 0 - 25° Preparation Notice • Switch off the wheelchair via the remote control. • Changing back the wheelchair's tilt position from 20° to 25° may negatively influence the wheelchair's driving Instructions characteristics.
Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 79 Service instructions | 79 Adjusting the electrical seat tilt 0 - 45°, the minimum tilt angle (0 – 9°) With this adjustment the minimum / down limit angle of the Relevant article numbers tilt can be set.
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80 | Service instructions 80 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Caution! Adjusting the minimum angle should be done with caution. If the set screw is turned inward too much it can damage the limit switch.
Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 81 Service instructions | 81 Adjusting the electrical seat tilt 0 - 45°, the maximum tilt angle (< 45°) There are certain settings of the carrier and seating system Relevant article numbers combination at which interference can occur between the •...
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82 | Service instructions 82 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 Note! Make sure to keep a gap of about one finger thickness Note! It might be needed to loosen the switch cable Note! If needed fixate the cable with a new tie wrap...
Puma 20/40 Service instructions | 83 Service instructions | 83 5.2.7 Seat tilt configuration tables The tables show in which configurations / adjustment settings seat tilt is limited due to interference. Several factors are involved: driving wheels (FWD or RWD), seating system (Sedeo Lite or Pro) tilt module type (0-45 º or 0-25º), mounting of the 0-25º tilt module (on hinge point 1 or hinge point 2, see figure), seat height, seat depth, seat cushion, centre of gravity setting.
90 | Service instructions 90 | Service instructions Puma 20/40 5.2.8 Guidelines to solve shimmy problems If the castor wheels shimmy at a higher speeds (≥10 km/h), check the following points: Possible cause Check Solution The anti-shimmy Check the anti-shimmy set: If the castor fork turns to loose;...
Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Trouble shooting | 91 Trouble shooting If your electric wheelchair is not working even though the batteries are fully charged, the following checks can be carried out before contacting your supplier. Check whether all of the battery clips are firmly in place.
92 | Trouble shooting Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 6.2 R-net faultfinding table Trip Trip Text Description Code The most common cause of this trip is if the joystick is deflected away from center before and during the time the control system is switched on. The joystick displaced screen will be displayed for 5 seconds, if the joystick is not released within that time then a trip is registered.
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Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Trouble shooting | 93 Trip Trip Text Description Code This occurs when the control system detects a short in either of the Lamp Circuits. • Check the lamps, cables and connections to the control system. Left Lamp Short...
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94 | Trouble shooting Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Trip Trip Text Description Code This is a non specific memory error which could be caused by any of the modules within the system. • Check all cables and connections. • Cycle the power.
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Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Trouble shooting | 95 Trip Trip Text Description Code The Omni has detected that the User Switch has become disconnected. • Check all cables and connectors between the Omni and the User Switch. If the trip is still present after the above checks have been made, then the User Switch may be User Switch detached defective.
96 | Trouble shooting Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 6.3 DX2 faultfinding table Signal Possible cause Remedy The controller plug is not properly inserted in This is probably a 'STALL' timeout. ON/OFF light the ‘power module’. Place the joystick in neutral and try again...
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Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Trouble shooting | 97 Signal Possible cause Remedy Check the drive units. Note: This fault is often caused by taking obstacles that are 'STALL' overload fault: ON/OFF light: too high, or driving against walls, and door frames, etc.
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• Turn the system off and on several times. other Make sure to wait 10 seconds before you turn the system on again. • If turning the system off and on does not help, contact the Service Department of Handicare...
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• If all DX BUS connections are OK and turning the system off and on does not help, contact the Service Department of Handicare Internal fault Contact the Service Department of Handicare other DX2 System condition indications DX2-ACT...
100 | Trouble shooting Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 6.4 VR-2 faultfinding table Trip Types and Their Possible Causes Once the trip type has been established, refer to the relevant section below for further information. Trip code Trip Type Description & Reference 1320 Refer to "Current Limit Active"...
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Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Trouble shooting | 101 Trip Possible cause Remedy This occurs when the control system detects that the right motor has become disconnected. Check the right motor, motor connectors and wiring. If the trip is still present after the above checks have been made, then the Power Module may be...
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102 | Trouble shooting Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Possible cause Remedy The most common cause of this trip is if the joystick is deflected away from the center when the control system is being switched on. When the control system is switched on, the battery gauge Joystick Displaced at will blink for a short time.
260 x 172 x 210 Maximum battery dimensions 2 (10.25 x 6.75 x 8.25) inch Battery capacity 40 / 60 / 74 GEL; 50 AGM (Puma 20 only) Ah (C20) Maximum permissible charging voltage Maximum charging current A (rms) Connector type...
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* Range is a theoretical value but is dependent on many factors like: driving program, user weight, usage of electrical adjusments and lights, weather conditions, driving conditions (slopes, obstacles, type of road etc.), battery condition, tyre condition etc. ** Seat height incl. load Model PUMA 20 Sedeo Lite (9"/13" indoor wheels) Class Description Unit...
Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Technical product information | 105 7.3 Electrical diagrams Cable routing When connecting the cabling: • Fix the cables with tie wraps to the seat to prevent entrapment of loose cables between parts. • Ensure that the cables are not trapped under the seat.
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106 | Technical product information Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Shark; drive and lights To determine the correct remote control, power module, bus and cables for the Shark system in all possible models, please follow the questionary in the Shark-flowchart on page 113...
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Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Technical product information | 107 Shark; drive, lights & seats To determine the correct remote control, power module, bus and cables for the Shark system in all possible models, please follow the questionary in the Shark-flowchart on page 114...
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108 | Technical product information Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 9007148 9007146 DX2 Remote REM420 service DX2 Remote REM550 service 9007147 DX2 Remote REM421 service 9007154 DX 16 key Remote Lights REM48 service 9007155 DX 16 key Remote PLUS REM48 service...
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110 | Technical product information Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 VR-2; drive only To determine the correct remote control, power module, bus and cables for the VR-2 system in all possible models, please follow the questionary in the VR-2 flowchart on page 117.
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Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 Technical product information | 111 VR-2; drive & lights To determine the correct remote control, power module, bus and cables for the VR-2 system in all possible models, please follow the questionary in the VR-2 flowchart on page 118.
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112 | Technical product information Puma 20/40 Puma 20/40 VR-2; drive, lights & seats To determine the correct remote control, power module, bus and cables for the VR-2 system in all possible models, please follow the questionary in the VR-2 flowchart on page 119.
Notwithstanding the rights and obligations of Handicare, Client and User set forth in Handicare’s general terms and conditions of sale, the rights of the Client and/or User towards Handicare in case of defects are limited to the provisions set forth in this warranty.
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Puma 20/40 This warranty will void in case of: • The product and/or its parts being modified or items having been added by others than Handicare; • Changes in cosmetic appearance by use; • Failure to observe the instructions for use and maintenance, use other than normal use, wear and tear, negligence, collateral damage by neglect of earlier symptoms, overloading, third-party accidents, non-original parts used and defects not caused by the product;...
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Puma 20/40 | 115 Version Page Draw Changes 2011 V1 2012 V1 Added warning 'Interference between carrier and tilt module at the lowest seat height' Deleted Sedeo Lite and Pro part. Became a seperated manual. Added article numbers 1007080, 9006237, 00000.4042 and 00000.4035 (position 14a - 14d, socket...
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• Added article number 9008828 (position 32) Updated Flowchart DX2 system upward of mid-October 2012 because of 12,5 km/h option 5.2.1 Instruction how to replace the Puma 20 motors 5.2.2 Added instruction how to replace the anti-shimmy set: picture 3 and 4 of step 6 65-67 5.2.5 Updated drawing 4 and 12 of replacing the batteries, because of changed battery strap length...
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Version Page Draw Changes Added Gyro to DX2 electrical diagram Added Gyro to R-net electrical diagram Updated warranty text...