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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Electric Wheelchair Ascend NV VERMEIREN BELGIUM Vermeirenplein 1/15 • 2920 Kalmthout Telephone: +32 (0)3 620 20 20 • Telefax: +32 (0)3 666 48 94...
- Page 2 Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 Notice to the specialist dealer: This Instruction Manual is part and parcel of the product and must accompany every wheelchair sold. 1st Edition 2006 All rights reserved, including translation. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form whatsoever (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) without the written permission of the publisher, or processed, duplicated, or distributed by using electronic systems.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 CONTENTS Section Page Preface .............................. 4 Technical details ..........................4 General notes ............................ 5 Applicability............................5 Contents of the consignment ......................5 Operating elements ........................... 6 Steering ............................. 6 Adjustment of the steering unit ......................7 Seat and back............................ -
Page 4: Preface
First, we want to thank you for putting your trust in us by selecting one of our wheelchairs. The electric wheelchairs supplied by Vermeiren are the result of studies and experience over many years. During the development, simplicity of operation and servicing was especially emphasised. -
Page 5: General Notes
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 GENERAL NOTES The ASCEND electric wheelchair is equipped with two motors of 300 Watt each. The ASCEND is designed for outdoor use, but it can also be used indoors because of its manoeuvrability and compact construction. -
Page 6: Operating Elements
Consult your specialist dealer when this happens. The ASCEND model can be fitted with equipment that can electrically adjust the inclination of the seat and the backrest, as well as the height of the seat and the angle off the legrests. -
Page 7: Adjustment Of The Steering Unit
( to sit closer at a table for example). SEAT AND BACK In the standard version your ASCEND has a seat and a backrest that can be mechanical adjusted. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE BACK For easier stowing of the electric wheelchair in a vehicle, the back can be folded down forwards (after loosening the velcro attached seat) or backwards. -
Page 8: Electrical Inclination Of The Seat
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE SEAT DEPTH The seat depth can be adjusted in 3 steps of 30mm. If you want to adjust the depth of the chair you have to remove the motor of the electrical adjustment of the back first (if you have chose this option) so you can reach the desired bolts. -
Page 9: Electrical Lift Chair
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 Make sure no objects and/or persons are inside the swinging reach of the wheelchair at the rear, since this could cause damage and/or injury. For your safety this function can only be adjusted when all four wheels of the wheelchair are standing still. -
Page 10: Armrests
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 screw (2) on the rear side of the leg support for fixing the footplate. By loosening this screw, the footplate can be adjusted to the length of the leg. It must be tightened properly afterwards. Make sure the footplate is at least 6 cm above the ground to avoid scraping the ground when travelling. -
Page 11: Batteries
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 BATTERIES Your electric wheelchair is equipped with 2 gel batteries with a capacity of 12V/73Ah. These batteries are suitable for driving your electric wheelchair. Batteries used for starting powered vehicles are not suitable for electric wheelchairs. -
Page 12: Removal And Replacement Of The Batteries
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES Kindly obey the following instructions when removing the batteries for servicing or transportation: If your electric wheelchair has a luggage frame, you have to remove it first by loosening the four screws at the back off the batteries. -
Page 13: Battery Storage
If batteries are not used, they can discharge fully. TYRES The ASCEND electric wheelchair is fitted with 3.00-8 driving wheels (standard pneumatic) and 260x85 steering wheels (standard pneumatic). Consult your specialist dealer about other wheel combinations. He will advise you as to which combinations are suitable for your individual requirements. -
Page 14: Pushing The Wheelchair
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 Assembly: Push tyre over the rim, starting behind the air valve. Then inflate the tube slightly until it assumes its round shape, and place it inside the tyre. If the tube fits snugly inside the tyre without any folds... -
Page 15: Transporting The Wheelchair
The screws must be tightened properly afterwards. TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR If you want to transport your ASCEND, kindly note the following: Before lifting the wheelchair, all moveable parts must be dismantled (footrests, armrests, and steering unit). You could also remove the batteries to save weight. -
Page 16: Transporting By Car
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 TRANSPORTING BY CAR Inside a vehicle, the wheelchair must be securely fastened by means of the built-in safety belts or by specially provided belt systems. Nobody is permitted to sit in a wheelchair which is transported in a vehicle. -
Page 17: Accessories
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 ACCESSORIES INDIVIDUAL HEADRESTS (L58) The standard backrest can be enhanced by an individually adjustable head support supplied by us. This comprises a cushioned headrest which can be set in various positions by means of the 4 gearwheels. -
Page 18: Anti-Tipping (B78)
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 Before using the seatbelt, make sure all screws are properly tightened. If you prefer other seatbelt systems, kindly contact your specialist dealer. He would gladly assist you further. ANTI-TIPPING (B78) For your safety your electric wheelchair is equipped with an anti-tipping device. Do not remove this device (exception: see the chapter on transporting the wheelchair), otherwise your wheelchair is not safeguarded against involuntary tipping. -
Page 19: For Your Safety
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 FOR YOUR SAFETY Some safety tips are given below for your security: Make sure when using the driving wheels, no objects and/or body parts become entangled in the spokes; this might cause injury and/or damage to your wheelchair. -
Page 20: Inspection
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 1. Ball bearings (external) 2. Brake lever bearings (parking brakes) 3. Moveable parts of the footrests APPROXIMATELY EVERY SIX MONTHS Depending on the frequency of use kindly check the following: 1. Cleanness 2. General condition 3. Functioning of the steering wheels... -
Page 21: Care
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 CARE Your electric wheelchair requires regular care to keep it in a visually attractive condition. Note the following hints: COVERS Clean the covers with warm water. You can remove stubborn dirt by washing with a mild commercial detergent. -
Page 22: Disinfection
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 DISINFECTION Your wheelchair can only be disinfected by a professional hygienist or someone appointed by him. All parts of the wheelchair can be treated with a disinfectant cloth. In principle all surfaces of a system or product have to be disinfected before passing it on to another user, or when it is known that the user carries an infective vector. - Page 23 Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 Table 1 – Clothing, scrubbing, excretions Disinfection of excretions 1 part sputum or stools + 2 parts diluted solution 1 part urine + 1 part diluted solution Active Name Clothing Scrubbing Sputum Stools Urine Manufacturer or...
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Page 24: Guarantee
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 The current state of the disinfectants included in the RKI list can be ascertained at the Robert Koch Institute (Home page: www.rki.de). All measures for disinfecting rehabilitation equipment and their components or other accessory parts are recorded in a disinfection report which at least contains the following information with product documentation appended: Table 2 –... -
Page 25: Statement Of Conformity
Address: Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout (Belgium) declares that all electronic wheelchairs, Model ASCEND (0000) are made in full compliance with the following European guidelines -- including the latest changes -- and with the national laws which formulate these guidelines: EU-RL 93/42/EWG (Medical products) -
Page 26: Fault Analysis
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 FAULT ANALYSIS The following diagnoses refer to all the electronics. Flash"B"ing codes are given on the steering unit above the battery symbol (a green light-emitting diode) The various modules for steering, power, and lamps, have their own light signals indicating the status of the module concerned (steady light = OK;... - Page 27 Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 Left parking brake (or Check whether the motor plugs its connection) is have been inserted correctly. defective. Check the plug contacts for corrosion or damage. Check the parking brakes. By using an Ohm meter, measure the resistance of the connectors.
- Page 28 Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 By using a multimeter you can check whether the voltages given by the manufacturer for the batteries agree and are less than 32 V. Faulty communication Check whether the between the power plug connections between the...
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Page 29: Service Plan
Instruction Manual ASCEND 09/2008 SERVICE PLAN The electric wheelchair was serviced: Dealer's stamp Dealer's stamp Date : Date : Dealer's stamp Dealer's stamp Date : Date : Dealer's stamp Dealer's stamp Date : Date : Dealer's stamp Dealer's stamp Date :... -
Page 30: Addresses
Fax: +41(0)31/8121702 website: www.reatime.it website: www.vermeiren.ch e-mail: info@reatime.it e-mail: info@vermeiren.ch Poland The Netherlands Vermeiren Polska Sp. z o.o Vermeiren Nederland B.V. ul. Łączna 1 Domstraat 50 PL-55-100 Trzebnica 3864PR Nijkerkerveen Fon: +48(0)71 387 42 00 Tel: +31(0)3 165 37 85 47...