Alber Adventure A10 Operating Instructions Manual
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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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview of the most important elements Important safety instructions - must be observed Dimensions of adventure Standard delivery schedule 1.1 Optional parts 1.2 Technical data 1.3 General information regarding the batteries used 11 Individual functions on the adventure 2.1 Removing batteries 2.2 Installing batteries 2.3 Removing powered wheels 2.4 Fitting powered wheels 2.5 Removing steering wheels 2.6 Fitting steering wheels 2.7 Removing leg supports 2.8 Fitting leg supports 2.9 Folding up leg supports 2.10 Connecting or disconnecting the control unit 2.11 Battery charging 2.12 Replacing the bulb in the front light 2.13 Replacing the bulb in the indicator light 2.14 Replacing the bulb in the rear light 2.15 Replacing the fuse in the battery... - Page 3 Driving Electrical / manual operation Pelvic strap Getting in and out 3.3.1 Function seat 3.3.2 Standard seat Footrest information Starting up Individual elements of the control unit (overview) 42 On / Off button Indicators on the display when switching on Menu setting Speed pre-selection Drive away lock...
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Page 4: Overview Of The Most Important Elements
Overview of the most important components Please open out the overview diagram in the appendix Battery unlocking device Backrest Battery Backrest star grip Backrest locator Contact housing Backrest rollers Battery holding rod Guide rail Support bracket Backrest guide Tilt support Backrest cushion Velcro fastener Ejector Backrest cushion Powered wheel Backrest form Powered wheel receiver Seat cushion Velcro fastener Wheel marking Seat cushion Wheel receiver marking Seat form Steering wheel lock Control unit holder Steering wheel Cable clips Steering wheel holder Control unit locking device Leg support lock Control unit Leg support Control unit receiver Leg support holder Control unit studs... -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions - Must Be Observed
The training for operating the device is included in the scope of delivery and takes place by appointment with your specialist dealer or one of the alber district managers. There is no additional charge made for this service. If you do not feel confident in handling the device, then in Germany please contact our Service Center (telephone 0800- 9096-250) or your specialist dealer. -
Page 6: Dimensions Of Adventure
Dimensions of adventure Overall width, ready for driving 68 cm Overall length and height, ready for driving 1) Dependent on the leg support angle set 2) Dependent on the backrest height set 98 cm 111 cm Chassis dimensions (without seating unit) 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.
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Page 8: Standard Delivery Schedule
1 Standard delivery schedule 1.1 Optional parts For details and availability of new accessories please see our adventure homepage www.adventure-news.de – Adaptation for special backrests – Attendant control – Calf support – Crutch holder – Foam ball for joystick – Footbelt – Handrest extension – Headrest – Kerb climber – Lap belt – Lateral support – Light and indicators – Luggage bag – Luggage rack – Mechanical seat tilt – Middle control – Mudguards for the wheels – Off-board charger – Pelvic support – Protection bumper for control unit... -
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 Weight of individual components Version 6 km/h 10 km/h** 12 km/h Remarks Battery pack 14,6 kg Powered wheel 11,2 kg Steering wheels with fork 2,3 kg Chassis 26,2 kg Seating unit 14,3 kg Charger 1,1 kg Total permitted weight 255 kg Dimensions Total length ready to Dependent on the leg drive (with anti-tippers) 111 cm support angle set Total width ready to drive 68 cm Power base (without seat) 93 cm Measured with tilt long wheelbase supports and front wheels outside short wheelbase 83,5 cm Packing volume seating Dismantled, measured unit (H x W x D) 36 cm x 50 cm x 60 cm with standard seat, seat width 44 cm Packing volume chassis...
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Page 11: General Information Regarding The Batteries Used
1.3 General information regarding the batteries used The batteries in your adventure are maintenance free and rechargeable. Their useful service life depends strongly on the charging / discharging cycles. Through careful recharging you increase the useful life of the batteries. The electronics built into the adventure constantly monitor the state of charge of the batteries and prevent complete discharging, if properly observed. – Avoid discharging the batteries completely. Recharge the batteries of your adventure after every partial discharge, i.e. after each use. – Lead batteries are subject to self-discharge. Consequently, the batteries of the adventure should, whenever possible, always be connected to the alber mains charger. Due to charging automation, which switches to charge conserva- tion once the batteries are fully charged, it is impossible to overcharge them. – If lead batteries are stored over a longer period of time (without being recharged), then they are subject to loss of capacity. However, after several charge / discharge cycles the full capacity is restored again. – If improperly handled, batteries may lose electrolytic fluid. This can cause injury to the skin and damage to clothing. – If skin or eyes should come into contact with the electro- lyte it is vital to rinse immediately with pure water and to promptly consult a doctor. – Never subject the battery to fire or try to burn it. This could cause the battery to explode. – 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. The batteries in your adventure can be used and charged in any position desired. They are classified as being as safe as dry cells and are authorized for transportation by air freight by DOT and IATA. -
Page 12: Individual Functions On The Adventure
2 Individual functions on the adventure Your adventure is a compactly constructed vehicle. Individual and service functions may be carried out with a few hand movements and largely without the use of any tools. Certain of the control elements shown in the following diagrams may deviate from those of your adventure as they are provided for left-handed or right-handed persons and so some control elements are located on the opposite side. 2.1 Removing batteries 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). – Press the unlocking mechanism for the battery [1], located at the side, downwards. – Remove the battery [2]. -
Page 13: Installing Batteries
2.2 Installing batteries The following instructions apply for operation with one as well as with two batteries. – Fold the seat forward (see chapter 2.18). – Fit the cap [3] to the contact housing [4]. – 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]. – Press the unlocking mechanism for the battery [1], located at the side, downwards. – Place one battery [2] on the left, the other battery [2] to the right of the holding rod [5]. – Alternatively (operation with only one battery): place the battery [2] in the middle of the holding rod [5]. – When properly positioned the batteries fall automatically into the contact housings. If this is not the case, then shift the batteries to the left or right on the holding rod [5]. – Pull the unlocking mechanism upwards [1]. – Switch the adventure on again by pressing the On / Off button [58] on the control unit. -
Page 14: Removing Powered Wheels
The cap prevents moisture entering the contact housing. 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. – Stand with one foot placed against the support bracket [6] on the right-hand side (to prevent sliding). – Take the wheel in both hands and pull the adventure simultaneously back and upwards. – The right-hand side of the chassis now rests on the sup- port bracket [6], the wheel is free. – Repeat the process on the left-hand side. -
Page 15: Fitting Powered Wheels
– With one hand pull the ejector [8] back and simultaneously with the other hand lift the wheel up slightly by its rim. The powered wheels [9] can now be pressed out of their receiv- ers [10]. – Pull the wheels [9] completely off the receivers [10] and set them aside. Never lay the wheels down on their stub axles. When removed from the vehicle, the wheels must never be cleaned with water as moisture may get into the electronics through the axle. 2.4 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. If the powered wheels [9] should not be completely en- gaged in the wheel receivers [10], you will get an optical warning message on the display of the control unit. An audible warning signal will also be issued. Prior to fitting the wheels always check their stub axles and the wheel receivers on the chassis for signs of dirt. Dirty stub axles may cause jamming during the fitting process.
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Page 17: Removing Steering Wheels
2.5 Removing steering wheels – Position the wheels in the direction of travel. – Lift the adventure up on the side where you wish to re- move the wheel. – With the other hand press the locking device [13] located under the wheel fork. – Keeping the lock [13] pressed, pull the steering wheel [14] downwards out of its holder. – Place the steering wheel [14] aside. – Repeat the above steps on the other side. 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. Dirty stub axles may cause jamming during the fitting process. 2.7 Removing leg support – Press the locking device [16] upwards and simultaneously swivel the leg support [17] upwards about 90 degrees. – Pull the leg support [17] out of the holder [18]. -
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
2.9 Folding up footrests – The front part of the leg supports [73] can be folded up, if required, as shown in the diagram. 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. – The connection to the control unit is established automati- cally. -
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. 2.11 Battery charging Depending on the adventure model, the charging socket is located either on the left-hand or right-hand front side underneath the seat. – Push the cover [22] over the charging socket to the side. – Insert the plug [23] of the charger gently into the charging socket [24]. – Connect the charger to a mains power supply. For more details and technical information please refer to the instructions enclosed with the charger. -
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. 6 V / 24 W K16439F1 Make sure that no wires are jammed when the housing is assembled again. 2.13 Replacing the bulb in the direction indicator light – Switch off the adventure at the control unit. – Unscrew and remove the two screws on the upper and lower sides of the housing. – Replace the defective bulb by a new one. – Screw the housing back onto the holder. -
Page 23: Replacing The Bulb In The Rear Light
12 V / 18 W K15608-n9J 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. – Replace the red plastic housing back on the plastic holder. 12 V / 5 W E1 2FW Make sure that no wires are jammed when the housing is assembled again. -
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. Should the fuse need replacing several times at short intervals, then please contact the alber Service Center. 2.16 Replacing the fuse in the chassis – If not already done, remove both batteries from the chassis (see chapter 2.1). – Open the protective cover [26] on the back of the chassis with the aid of a screwdriver. – Remove the defective fuse. – Insert a new fuse of the same type. -
Page 25: Instructions Regarding The Interface On The Chassis
– Close the protective cover [26] and tighten the screw. 20A 3A 1A 7,5A – Replace the batteries on the chassis (see the chapter „Replacing batteries“). F3 F4 F5 F6 Always remove both batteries prior to changing the fuse. Should the fuse need replacing several times at short intervals, then please contact the alber 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. The protective cap [27] on the interface must not be removed, as damage may occur to the contacts located underneath it. -
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. If the seating unit is to be removed completely, then the control unit connection plug [21] must be disconnected first (see also chapter 2.10). -
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. – Fold the entire seating unit downwards. This will cause it to automatically engage with the chassis. – Check that it is locked in place. It must not be possible to remove the seating unit from the chassis without it being unlocked first (see chapter 2.18). – Reconnect the control unit (see chapter 2.10). -
Page 28: Swivelling Or Removing The Armrest
2.20 Swivelling or removing the armrest 2.20.1 Function seat – 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]. 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). 2.20.2 Standard seat – The armrest on the standard seat cannot be swivelled but only removed. – Loosen the star grip [34] on the armrest [32]. – Pull the armrest [32] out of the receiver [35] and place it aside. -
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]. – Tip the inserted armrest [32] forwards until it engages in the receiver [33]. – If required, reconnect the control unit (see chapter 2.10). -
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. – Simultaneously with the other hand pull the entire backrest upwards by the stay [37]. – Place the backrest [38] aside. -
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. – For safe keeping, screw the star grips [39] into the locator [40]. In removing the backrest, observe the position of the holes into which the star grips are screwed. When the backrest is re-fitted, the star grips should be screwed into exactly the same holes as otherwise the posi- tion of the backrest will be different. -
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. 2.23.2 Standard seat – Push the backrest [38] into the locator [40]. – Screw the backrest [38] to the locator [40] with the star grips [39]. Screw the backrest back into the same position (watch for the holes) in which it was prior to being removed. -
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]. – Fold the backrest [38] over. – In order to return the backrest [38] to its initial position push it back into the guide rail [42]. It will engage automatically. 2.25 Removing the backrest cushion (only for function seat) -
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]. – Press the backrest cushion [45] against the backrest form [46], where it will be held by the Velcro fasteners. – Pull the Velcro fastener [44] situated at the top edge of the backrest cushion over the top edge of the backrest form. – Press the Velcro fastener [44] against the backrest form. -
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) – Place the seat cushion [48] properly oriented onto the seat form [49]. – Press the seat cushion [48] against the seat form [49], where it will be held by the Velcro fasteners. – Pull the Velcro fastener [47] situated at the front edge of the seat cushion over the front edge of the seat form. – Press the Velcro fastener [47] against the lower side of the seat form. -
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]. The cable to the control unit that is inside the holder [50] is now exposed. – Pull the locking device [52] underneath the control unit [53] backwards. – Take the control unit [53] out of the receiver [54] and place it aside. -
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]. – Place the control unit cable into the groove underneath the holder [50]. – Push the clips [51] into their locations in the holder [50]. – Connect the control unit to the chassis (see chapter 2.10). -
Page 38: Electrical / Manual Operation
3 Driving 3.1 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. Electrical operation – If the lever [56] is up next to the chassis then electrical operation is activated on the adventure. The two powered wheels can be addressed via the control unit. During activated electrical operation the adventure may be parked on gradients (up or down) with a maximum inclination of 18 %. The powered wheels are self-locking so that it is not necessary to apply an additional brake. Manual operation – To activate manual operation switch the adventure off and push the lever [56] away from the chassis. – In this setting the brakes are deactivated to allow an escorting person to push the vehicle. In manual operation the adventure may only be parked on the level as the electromechanical brake is deactivated. In an emergency, the lever [56] can be pressed forwards with light pressure so that the brake is applied and the adventure immediately comes to a standstill. When electrical operation is switched on and the brake is deactivated (lever [56] pulled back) a warning signal is sounded. The brake symbol also flashes on the control unit display. In this setting the adventure is braked by the electrical drive and no movement is possible. - 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. Standard seat The lap belt bracket [72] is screwed to the backrest with star grips [39]. If the backrest is removed (chapter 2.22.2) and then re- attached (chapter 2.23.2), the lap belt bracket [72] must be taken off and re-attached again too.
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Page 40: Getting In And Out
3.3 Getting in and out 3.3.1 Function seat Getting into the adventure – Position the adventure as close as possible to your seat (if required, ask someone else to help you). – Make sure that the adventure is switched off. – Make sure that the adventure is in electrical operating mode (see chapter 3.1). – 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. – Fold the armrest [32] back to its original position (it will click into position automatically). If the armrest [32] holding the control unit is to be removed entirely, then you must first pull out the control unit plug [21] (see chapter 2.10). If you do not possess sufficient muscular strength to get in, then you should ask an escorting person for help. If possible use a board to slide across. Getting out of the adventure – Position the adventure as close as possible to your seat. – Switch the adventure off. – Switch the adventure into electrical operating mode (see chapter 3.1). – 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). -
Page 41: Standard Seat
– Get out of the adventure. – Fold the armrest [32] back to its original position (it will click into position automatically). If the armrest [32] holding the control unit is to be removed entirely, then you must first pull out the control unit plug [21] (see chapter 2.10). If you do not possess sufficient muscular strength to get out, then you should ask an escorting person for help. If possible use a board to slide across. 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. For details please read chapters 2.20.2 and 2.21.2. 3.4 Footrest information When the adventure is pushed without occupant, the foot- rests must be folded up to make sure that mud guards and wheels do not scrape on them. -
Page 42: Individual Elements Of The Control Unit (Overview)
4 Starting up 4.1 Individual elements of the control unit (overview) All the functions of your adventure are executed centrally via the control unit [53], which has the following control elements: – [57] Display – [58] On / Off button – [59] Menu control – [60] Maximum speed pre-selection adjusting wheel – [61] Drive away lock – [62] Joystick – [63] On / Off button for lights – [64] Horn 66 67 – [65] Button to activate the operating modes – [66] Button to activate direction indicator (left) – [67] Button to activate direction indicator (right) 4.2 On / Off button 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: Standard display 1 Standard display 2 At the same time a system scan is carried out to check for potential errors, which if found, are indicated by visual and acoustic signals (see chapter 4.11). -
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: – 5 black bars: Battery capacity > 95 % – 4 black bars: Battery capacity > 80 % – 3 black bars: Battery capacity > 60 % – 2 black bars: Battery capacity > 40 % – 1 black bar: Battery capacity > 20 % (Recharging is essential immediately) – No black bar: The adventure will be switched off shortly as there is no power available any more. Error code 2 is displayed. Operating mode Indoor display Operating mode Outdoor display The background illumination on the display goes out 30 seconds after the adventure is switched on, however, the current operating status continues to be shown. 4.4 Menu setting The menu control button is used to control and activate electrical seat adjustments, which may be attached. If no electrical seat adjustment motors are attached, then the but- ton has no function. 4.5 Speed pre-selection With the infinitely variable adjusting wheel [60] you can pre-select any desired maximum speed that your adventure should attain when the joystick is at its fullest displacement. For your first trips with the adventure we recommend that you select low maximum speed settings to enable you to learn how the system works. -
Page 44: Drive Away Lock
4.6 Drive away lock The drive away lock [61] prevents the unintentional start up of the adventure and avoids it being used in an unauthorized manner; it is activated / deactivated using a magnetic key. 4.6.1 Activating the drive away lock – Switch the adventure on. – Hold the magnetic key [70] against the symbol [61] on the control unit. – 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). – When drive away lock is activated only manual operation is possible. 4.6.2 Deactivating the drive away lock – Switch the adventure on. – Hold the magnetic key [70] against the symbol [61] on the control unit. – The drive away lock is deactivated, the adventure can im- mediately be operated via the control unit. 4.7 Lighting The front and rear lights of your adventure are switched on and off using the button [63]. A symbol is shown on the display when the lights are on. 4.8 Horn By pressing the horn button [64] an audible signal is emitted which continues until the button is released again. -
Page 45: Factory Settings
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 60 % of the maximum 100 % of the maximum forwards attainable speed attainable speed Maximum speed 3,0 km/h 3,0 km/h backwards Acceleration time Version 6 km/h 2,3 seconds 1,8 seconds Version 10 km/h* 5,7 seconds 4,6 seconds Version 12 km/h 6,3 seconds 5,1 seconds Slow down time Version 6 km/h 2,8 seconds 2,3 seconds Version 10 km/h* 6,9 seconds 5,7 seconds Version 12 km/h 7,6 seconds 6,3 seconds Turning speed Version 6 km/h 31 % of maximum speed 28 % of maximum speed... -
Page 46: Selection Of The Desired Driving Mode
– Turning speed: the maximum speed at which an arc of a circle or curve is travelled at. – Turning acceleration / slow down: the time taken for accel- eration or slowing down while moving round a bend. – Horn: activation or deactivation of the audible signal. – 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). – Driving signal displacement joystick: the maximum joy- stick displacement required in order to give a driving com- mand. – Change of direction joystick: changing the direction of movement stored in the joystick. All the above driving parameters can be adjusted to your individual requirements. Please contact your specialist dealer for this. He will be happy to advise you and to program the desired settings for you. 4.9.2 Selection of the desired driving mode Indoor or Outdoor mode is activated by pressing the button [65]. A visual control indicator is shown on the display [57]. Display shows: Indoor mode activated („House“ visible) Outdoor mode activated („House“ not visible) -
Page 47: Direction Indicators And Hazard Warning Lights
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. The batteries should also be fully charged. Faults that may occur on your adventure are indicated on the display of the control unit. The following indications are possible: Display indication (letters flash) Fault description What to do Control unit symbol flashes Hardware fault on Contact your specialist control unit dealer or the Exclamation mark lit up alber Service Center Code 0 Control unit symbol flashes EEPROM faulty or Contact your specialist wrongly coded dealer or the Exclamation mark flashes alber Service Center Code 1 Control unit symbol flashes Batterie voltage range 1. Battery defective. error Check where 2 Exclamation mark lit up batteries are involved by inserting separately Code 2 in central position. Check/replace defective... - 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« flashes error code continues to be displayed Code L4 Drive symbol flashes No communication with Switch wheels. „right” drive Contact your specialist Exclamation mark lit up dealer or the alber Service Center if the Letter »R« flashes error code continues to be displayed Code R4 Interface symbol flashes No communication with Contact your specialist interface dealer or the alber Service Center Exclamation mark lit up Letter »S« flashes...
- Page 49 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 - battery fuse (40A) defective Contact your specialist - battery detection in supplier or the interface defective alber Service Center Rapid error diagnosis if the error conde by inserting the continues to be batteries consecutively displayed in the middle position! Control unit symbol flashes No communication Driving with control unit with special control possible after reacti- Interface symbol flashes vation on control panel! Exclamation mark lit up Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Code 7 Service Center if the...
- 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« flashes Code R0 Drive symbol flashes „Left“ drive overload Brief overloading de- switch-off activates temperature! Temperature symbol lit up System is operationally ready again after Exclamation mark lit up deactivation and reactivation Letter »L« flashes Code L1 Drive symbol flashes „Right“ drive overload Brief overloading de- switch-off activates temperature! Temperature symbol lit up System is operationally ready again after Exclamation mark lit up...
- Page 51 Exclamation mark flashes Reduce load, otherwise temp. system shutdown Battery capacity with error L3/R3! display lit up Code L Temperature symbol flashes „Right“ drive operating Drive overheating temperature warning warning! Exclamation mark flashes Reduce load, otherwise temp. system shutdown Battery capacity with error L3/R3! display lit up Code R Drive symbol flashes Wheel code/“Left“ Contact your specialist electronic drive error dealer or the alber Exclamation mark Service Center symbol lit up Letter »L« flashes Code L5 Drive symbol flashes Wheel code/“Right“ Contact your specialist electronic drive error dealer or the alber Exclamation mark Service Center symbol lit up Letter »R« flashes Code R5...
- 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 Letter »S« flashes Code S1 Interface symbol flashes RAM error on interface Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Exclamation mark Service Center symbol lit up Letter »S« flashes Code S2 Interface symbol flashes ROM horizontal parity Contact your specialist error on interface dealer or the alber Exclamation mark Service Center symbol lit up Letter »S« flashes Code S3 Interface symbol flashes »Left« indicator Defective indicator...
- Page 53 Exclamation mark symbol lit up Code P2 Complete seat unit* ROM horizontal parity Contact your specialist flashes error on peripheral dealer or the alber module Service Center Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Code P3 Complete seat unit* Erroneous potentiometer Contact your specialist flashes position feedback signal dealer or the alber (only applies to drives Service Center Interface symbol with feedback signal) flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter »P« flashes Code P5 Complete seat unit* Multiple occupancy Contact your specialist flashes of »left« and/or »right« dealer or the alber indicator key function Service Center Interface symbol flashes...
- 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« and/or »right« dealer or the alber indicator key Service Center Interface symbol flashes function exists Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter »P« flashes Code P8 Complete seat unit* No counter-function to Contact your specialist flashes »decelerate« and/or dealer or the alber »accelerate« indicator Service Center Interface symbol key function exists flashes...
- 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 Service Center Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter »E« flashes Code E4 Control unit Internally-defined error Contact your specialist symbol flashes on special control dealer or the alber Service Center Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter »E« flashes Code E5 Control unit...
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Page 56: Joystick Steering
Brake symbol flashes Left and right brake Move braker lever to manually vented driving position! Battery capacity (L = left brake only, Additional L or R display dislay lit up R = right brake only) indicates actuating pin jammed in wheel Exclamation mark lit up ejector or drive 1. Remove wheels, check actuating pin and Bowden cable in wheel ejector 2. Switch wheels from left to right (indicates which actuating pin may be jammed in drive Entire wheelchair Parking brake active Deactivate with symbol flashes magnetic key on control unit key symbol! Exclamation mark lit up The complete seat unit specified in the “Display indication“ column consists of the backrest, seat and leg support. 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. In this respect driving the adventure takes a bit of getting used to and should initially, for the first few driving hours, take place exclusively at the lowest speed and on open ground. - 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. The radius of the curve depends on the displacement of the joystick.
- Page 58 The adventure travels backwards in a straight line In travelling backwards, 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 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 %. The joystick works just like the accelerator on a motor car. The speed may be varied at will between the joystick‘s initial position (standstill) and its full displacement (maximum speed). Please be sure to observe the instructions in the following chapters with regard to your first driving efforts.
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Page 60: Driver Safety
5 Instructions for driving 5.1 Driver safety The safety and welfare of the driver are of prime importance. Consequently it is absolutely vital to learn the driving properties of the adventure. Your specialist dealer for medical equipment or the alber district manager are there to support you during the free guarantee instruction briefing. 5.2 First driving tests These should ideally take place under conditions where there is plenty of room, as the inexperienced driver seems to have a tendency to collide with furniture and other household equipment. It is therefore recommended that you practise in the open, for example in a yard, a car park or similar space. Start the adventure with its lowest speed setting (see chapter 4.5) and learn its driving characteristics under those conditions. Set yourself some simple driving tasks and carry them out rigorously in a self-developed training programme. It is impossible to force driving success, but it comes automatically after a certain amount of training. Driving training pays off in a very short time. Your steering movements with the joystick become more assured and your driving more precise. Increase the speed only very gradually. Indoors it is recommended that you maintain a low driving speed in any case. 5.3 Instructions for driving the adventure To start up never press the joystick right over to its full displacement. Particularly if the maximum speed has been pre-set, it could lead to movements of the vehicle which the driver finds uncontrollable and there is a risk of accidents. Always move the joystick gently and without jerking. 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. - Page 61 Never cross minor obstructions such as kerbs by driving in parallel to them. Instead take such obstructions at right angles. This means that both wheels cross the obstruction at the same time and not one after the other. Always use a low speed, appropriate to the obstruction. Check the air pressure in the tyres at regular intervals. It influences both the driving characteristics and the range of the adventure. When crossing larger obstructions it is essential to have the support of an escorting person as there is a greater danger of tipping up. When driving on public roads the regulations of the Road Traffic Act must be observed. Your adventure is technically fitted out with the prescribed equipment. Replace tyres with worn treads or that are damaged promptly. Your specialist medical dealer or one of the alber representatives will be happy to assist you in this. The transfer to or from a wheelchair requires a lot of physical strength. If necessary, allow someone to help you do this. Prior to undertaking the transfer, switch the adventure off. That will avoid any unintentional movements through accidental contact with the control unit. You should also make sure that the parking brakes are activated (see chapter 3.1 „Switching from electrical to manual operation“), to prevent the wheelchair rolling away accidentally. When driving in confined spaces watch your lower arms. If the driveway is very narrow there is a risk of injury. Adjust your speed accordingly when going round bends. Avoid driving around sharp bends at maximum speed, particularly when the ground is also sloping. There is a risk that the adventure will topple over. Avoid driving on very smooth surfaces and roads. There is a greater risk of accidents here. To avoid crushing your limbs you must not place them within the range of movement of adjusting devices (handles, leg supports, etc.), while you are touching them. 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).
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Page 62: Modes Of Operation
Activate electrical operation mode (fold the lever [56] towards the chassis, see chapter 3.1) without switching the adventure on. In this mode of operation an accidental rolling away is prevented by the de-energised, self-locking powered wheels. For special driving conditions such as surmounting steep gradients, obstructions or under poor road conditions call on an escorting person to help you. Under no circumstances must you overload your adventure beyond its permitted overall weight or additional weight. Particularly on sloping ground, brake your adventure gently and not jerkily. There is a greater risk of accidents here. Should you drive downhill with fully charged batty pack, for safety reasons, the control electronics of your adventure wheelchair reduce the maximum speed automatically to 2 km/h. An acoustic signal repeated 5 times plus battery symbol flashes in the control unit display provide you with information on this operating state. After negotiating the incline, the regular operating state is automatically re- established. Immediately after charging the batteries, this operating state can also arise for a short time when driving on level ground. Avoid driving backwards on slopes. There is a risk of turning over, particularly when braking jerkily. Never cover the signal and lighting equipment with clothing, bags or similar items When an adventure is ordered its suspension is adjusted to the body weight you specify. Therefore if there is a large gain or loss in weight you should get your specialist dealer to readjust the chassis suspension. Without a readjustment, if the user gains a large amount of weight, there is a danger that the chassis may be damaged; if there is a large loss in weight the user’s personal comfort during driving is reduced. 5.4 Dangerous ground and dangerous situations Taking into account his driving skills and physical abilities, the adventure driver decides for himself which routes he will travel. 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: Range
– Leaf- and snow-covered or icy driving routes – Ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles. Slopes with a maximum gradient of 18 % can be driven on with the adventure without the assistance of an escorting person. However, important prerequisites are faultless tyre treads, correct tyre air pressure, a completely safe terrain and a maximum load of 140 kg. -
Page 64: Intended Use
5.6 Intended use The adventure wheelchair is exclusively intended for transporting disabled persons. Do not attach components other than those authorized by Alber to the wheelchair. Before putting the adventure wheelchair into operation: – Observe the information, instructions and recommendations contained in this manual. – Do not use the wheelchair prior to receiving instructions from a person familiar with its use. – Ensure that neither the user nor third party have made technical modifications. 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. Your authorized dealer or alber personnel will instruct you accordingly. Do not use the W wheelchair without receiving the necessary instructions from professional, qualified persons. Do not use the adventure wheelchair for purposes other than those intended. This applies in particular to the transportation of all types of large objects or additional persons. Do not attempt to drive onto escalators and travelators with the adventure. Do not equip the adventure with accessories other than those authorized by alber. Should this wheelchair be used contrary to the instructions and recommendations contained in this manual or exceed the technical limits defined in same, alber shall regard this as misuse of the wheelchair. alber declines all responsibility for damage resulting from misuse. -
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. In a case where the vehicle is just being stored and not used at all, the batteries should be connected to the automatic mains charger supplied by alber every two months and fully charged. This ensures that the adventure will be completely functional even after a longer period of storage. The batteries are dry cells that will not leak if handled correctly. They are maintenance free, apart from the above need to charge them. The batteries should preferably be stored standing upright (as when they are installed in the adventure). For further details about batteries please see chapter 1.3. 5.7.2 Transport As already mentioned in previous chapters, your adventure may be dismantled into several components. No special tools are required for this. In order to transport the chassis it can be lifted by the holder stay [30] and may then be pulled or pushed along on the anti- tipper [7] wheels. -
Page 66: Care And Maintenance
2 years at the latest. In particular, damage that has occurred during use that is not visible to the naked eye as well as wear and fatigue can thus be detected. For this purpose, contact directly your authorized alber dealer. -
Page 67: Service Life Guarantee
7 Service life guarantee and liability 7.1 Service life guarantee The service life guarantee period for the adventure is 24 months (for batteries 12 months) and begins the day that the vehicle is handed over to the purchaser. Excluded from the service life guarantee are: - Parts subject to wear. - Maintenance work arising from daily use. - Faults resulting from natural wear and incorrect usage, in particular not observing the operating instructions. - Accidents, negligent damage, fire, water damage, acts of god and other causes beyond the control of alber. - Checking the device and finding no defects. - Devices whose serial number has been changed, disfigured or removed. The operating noise of the drive motors may increase slightly on completion of the running-in period. This is not the result of wear on mechanical components and therefore, is not included in the durability guarantee. In particular the General Standard Terms and Conditions of Ulrich Alber GmbH apply. 7.2 Liability Ulrich Alber GmbH cannot guarantee the safety and full operability of the adventure wheelchair, if - the adventure has been handled improperly - the adventure is not maintained every two years by an authorised specialist dealer or Ulrich Alber GmbH... -
Page 68: Index
8 Index Armrest, fitting Armrest, swivelling or removing Backrest cushion, fitting Backrest cushion, removing Backrest, fitting Backrest, folding down Backrest, removing Batteries, general information Batteries, installing Batteries, removing Battery charger Battery charging Cleaning Control unit, connecting or disconnecting Control unit, fitting Control unit, individual elements Control unit, removing Dangerous ground... -
Page 69: Powered Wheel
Lap belt Leg support, fitting Leg support, removing Liability Lighting Maintenance Manual operation Menu setting On / Off button Operating modes Optional parts Outdoor mode Packing volume 6, 7 Powered wheels, fitting Powered wheels, removing Range Rear light bulb, replacing Safety instructions Seat cushion, fitting Seat cushion, removing 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 GmbH Telefon 07432 2006-0 Vor dem Weißen Stein 21 Telefax 07432 2006-299 72461 Albstadt www.alber.de...
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