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USER MANUAL

Rev. D 2014-10-11

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL Rev. D 2014-10-11...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The manufacturer Neatech.it 4/A, A. de Curtis, 80040, Cercola (NA), Italy under its responsibility, states that the wheelchair EVO3 satisfies the conditions laid down by the European Directive 93/42 and its subsequent updates; according to the criteria for classification of Annex IX of this directive,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    WHEELCHAIR PRESENTATION ..........12 STARTING UP .................13 Checks to be made on delivery ........13 Unpacking ..............14 2.2.1 Remove the EVO3 from the pallet ......15 Assembly operation ............16 Transport and storage ............16 ADJUSTMENTS ...............17 Armrests.................17 Legrest ................20 3.2.1 Height ..............20 3.2.1 Footrest width and angle ........22 Backrest .................24 Seat depth ..............25 Drive profile ..............26...
  • Page 6 4.4.2 Seat tilt ..............38 4.4.3 Backrest biomechanical recline .......39 4.4.4 Legrest biomechanical elevation ......40 Battery charging .............41 Use as seat in motor vehicle ...........43 MAINTENANCE...............46 Tire puncture ..............47 Checks to be made on the wheelchair ......49 Troubleshooting .............50 5.3.1 Rnet system fault ............51 Specification ..............52 Dimensions..............54 Magneto hydraulic protection ........55...
  • Page 7 5.8.7 Tire of castor wheel (with tube) ......63 5.8.8 Armrest pad ............64 5.8.9 Joystick ..............65 5.8.10 Seat cushion ............65 5.8.11 Backrest cushion .............65 WARRANTY TERMS ..............66 SERIAL NUMBER .............66 INCIDENT REPORTING .............66...
  • Page 8 TIPPING HAZARD Any transport on a slope greater than the maximum security slope can be dangerous. ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION DANGER The behavior of the wheelchair while driving may be affected by electromagnetic fields created by transceivers such as: Citizens band (CB) radios, walkie-talkies, fire and police radios, cellular phones, lap-top computers, two-way radios, and commercial radio and television broadcast antennas.
  • Page 9 Do not install, maintain or operate your wheelchair without reading all warnings and this entire user’s manual. Always keep this manual in connection with your wheelchair. NOTICE TO RIDER—WARNING Do not use your wheelchair on stairs or escalators. Do not lift or move the wheelchair by any of its removable parts.
  • Page 10 Always use caution when transferring in or out of the wheelchair. Every precaution should be taken to reduce the transfer distance. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to prevent the wheels from moving. Caution—Obstacles Riding over curbs or obstacles can cause tipping and serious bodily harm.
  • Page 11 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER For any need not expressly explained in this manual, please contact an authorized service center. For a list of authorized service center please contact the manufacturer: Neatech.it 4/A, A. de Curtis, 80040, Cercola (NA), Italy www.neatech.it – info@neatech.it...

  • Page 12: Wheelchair Presentation

    WARNING: It is prohibited to use wheelchair or its parts for any purpose other than that indicated. For a correct use please follow the instructions given in this manual. NEATECH.IT disclaims any responsibility for damages caused by improper use of aids.

  • Page 13: Starting Up

    Make sure the surface of the device is not damaged, scratched, bent, etc.  Any fault or damage found must be immediately reported on the shipping documents and promptly communicated to the carrier. For any other questions, please contact the manufacturer. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    Be sure to put the package of the EVO3 on a stable and secure surface and remove straps with scissors. Pull away the box as shown in Figure Figure 1 Inside the box there is:  EVO3 wheelchair  N. 1 Charger  Documentation and manuals www.neatech.it...

  • Page 15: Remove The Evo3 From The Pallet

    Figure 2 and Figure 3 and slide gently down the EVO3 from the pallet. After positioning the EVO3 in a safe place, return the lever to its original position. PACKAGING DIASPOSAL To properly recycle the packaging materials follow the instructions provided by your local waste disposal service. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 16: Assembly Operation

    If you need to transport the EVO3, turn off the switch. For the transport be sure that the vehicle is approved for this purpose and set the brake release levers in right position (UP, brakes engaged). The wheelchair isn’t intended to be dismantled for storage or transport. Figure 4 www.neatech.it...

  • Page 17: Adjustments

    3 ADJUSTMENTS EVO 3 wheelchair has the possibility of many adjustments to best suit the specific user. To perform these adjustments they are required a 4 mm allen wrench, a 5 mm allen wrench and a 8 mm open-end wrench.
  • Page 18 For the horizontal angle, lift the armrest that you want to modify and unscrew the bolt indicated in Figure 7; after this you can set the right armrest angle, screwing the bolt to fixing the correct angle. For this operation use the 4 mm allen wrench Figure 7 www.neatech.it...
  • Page 19 For the vertical angle rotate clockwise the screw shown in Figure 8 to lower the armrest, rotate counterclockwise the screw to let up the armrest. Figure 8 www.neatech.it...

  • Page 20: Legrest

    3.2 Legrest 3.2.1 Height To adjust the legrest height, remove the cover (Figure 9) and loosen the bolts shown in Figure 10 with the 4 mm allen wrench; Figure 9 Figure 10 www.neatech.it...
  • Page 21 To move it down it is required to push it towards the chassis and that push it down as it is shown in the Figure 11. After this adjustment you have to screw again the bolts loosen to fix the legrest position. Figure 11 www.neatech.it...

  • Page 22: Footrest Width And Angle

    You can adjust separately right and left paddle. Loosening two bolts for one paddle as shown in Figure 12 (with the 4 mm allen wrench) you can move it in the chosen position as shown in Figure 13. Figure 12 Figure 13 www.neatech.it...
  • Page 23 Loosening the bolt shown in Figure 14 (with the 4 mm allen wrench), under the paddle, it is possible to modify the angle of paddle. Figure 14 www.neatech.it...

  • Page 24: Backrest

    To screw off the nuts, it is necessary a 8 mm open-end wrench. Figure 15 After screwed off the nuts it is possible to adjust in height the backrest. To facilitate the mounting of the backrest up the support it may be useful to remove the upholstery of the backrest. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 25: Seat Depth

    3 bolts on the left side of the seat, as it is shown in Figure 16. Figure 16 In this way you can move forward and backward the seat. When the chosen position is reached it is necessary to screw again the bolts. Figure 17 www.neatech.it...

  • Page 26: Drive Profile

    For example the maximum speed and the acceleration are not limited. In this way it is comfortable to use the wheelchair in outdoor environments. However remember that the wheelchair EVO3 was designed for use mostly in indoor environments. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 27: Use Of The Wheelchair

    4 USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR 4.1 Rnet control console The user interface is a joystick with a lever, buttons and a display. Figure 18 For the use of joystick please refer to the following instructions. Figure 19 www.neatech.it...
  • Page 28 Use the controller of the joystick to get in gear. Its proportional functionality allows you to adjust speed and direction according to the intensity with which you act on the controller. Releasing the lever of the controller automatically activates the electromagnetic brake that locks the wheels of the EVO3. www.neatech.it...
  • Page 29 You can adjust the intensity of Backlight the LCD screen from 0 to 100 % in step of 10% You can choose the color of Background the background of the LCD screen between blue and white. Exit this menu Exit www.neatech.it...
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  • Page 31: Using The Wheelchair

    Lifting of the seat  User position  Us of a backpack  Tilting of the seat WARNING If your wheelchair begins to behave in an unexpected manner, immediately release the joystick to stop the wheelchair and turn it off. www.neatech.it...
  • Page 32 In order to best come over an uphill it is strongly recommended to use an outdoor profile at maximum speed with the wheelchair facing forward. WARNING Stopping and starting the chair while moving up an incline makes the wheelchair more difficult to control www.neatech.it...
  • Page 33 Don’t drive down or up a hazardous incline if the surface is covered with snow, ice or the surface is uneven. Driving on side slopes When facing with side slopes, always drive the wheelchair with great caution and at minimum speed www.neatech.it...
  • Page 34 Safety belt Evo3 wheelchair has the predisposition for a pelvic belt, that can be purchased as an accessory. Pelvic belt is only designed to position the user and not for any protection in case of accident www.neatech.it...
  • Page 35 Transfer into and out the wheelchair Before entering or leaving the wheelchair turn it OFF. Users transfer is recommended with the assistance of an attendant. Don’t use the joystick as a hanrhold or point of support. Don’t use footrests or armrests as support. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 36: Manual Brake Release Lever

    When the brakes are released, it is not be possible to drive the wheelchair. Figure 21 Figure 22 WARNING When the brakes are released never use the wheelchair on a slope or a wet surface. Don’t operate the brake release without the presence of an assistant www.neatech.it...

  • Page 37: Powered Function

    Always drive in low speed and only use these functions on horizontal plane. 4.4.1 Seat lift Figure 23 Figure 24 A maximum lift of 30 cm allows the user to have more independence. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 38: Seat Tilt

    Figure 25 This helps to reduce the incidence of all problems due to punctual localization of loads. Moreover tilting helps you to avoid retention of fluids in the lower leg, make it easier to sit on the wheelchair. Figure 26 www.neatech.it...

  • Page 39: Backrest Biomechanical Recline

    The point of rotation of the backrest can’t coincide with the human’s anatomical point of rotation of the back. The biomechanical reclining is the best way to solve this and make the backrest and the headrest to remain in the same position in relation to the back. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 40: Legrest Biomechanical Elevation

    EVO3 legrest has an innovative way to compensate this and assure that the knee and the thighs remain firmly on the wheelchair. Figure 30 www.neatech.it...

  • Page 41: Battery Charging

    4.5 Battery charging To recharge the batteries use only the provided charger or one recommended by Neatech.it. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage to person or property resulting from the use of non- original product. For a list of recommended charger please contact your vendor.
  • Page 42 Only use the charger supplied with the wheelchair. RELEASE DANGER Any impact to the batteries could cause a loss of fluids. Pay attention ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD It is recommended to properly recycle used batteries. Contact your local agency for waste disposal for more information. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 43: Use As Seat In Motor Vehicle

    It is recommended to use the pelvic seat belt along the front of the pelvic area, so that the angle of the belt is between 30° and 75° from the horizontal, as shown in Figure 33; a greater angle, always in the expected range, is preferable. Figure 33 www.neatech.it...
  • Page 44 If the wheelchair has been involved in some type of collision between vehicles, it must be tested by the manufacturer before re- use. Don’t make any alteration or tampering on point of safety or structural parts. www.neatech.it...
  • Page 45 Down” type. The wheelchair will be hooked up inside the motor vehicle in 4 points: 2 front and 2 rear, as shown in Figure 35. Figure 35 Don’t use any postural systems in a motor vehicle unless they are conform to ISO 7176-19. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    SHOCK HAZARD The main switch must always be switched off when batteries are replaced or you are doing any maintenance of the wheelchair. Always turn off the joystick before interrupting the power with the main switch. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 47: Tire Puncture

    (2) with an allen wrench of 6 mm. Figure 36 Contact an authorized service center to repair the punctured wheel. When the authorized service center returns to you a repaired wheel, mount it following the instructions in reverse order. www.neatech.it...
  • Page 48 Contact an authorized service center to repair the punctured wheel. When the authorized service center returns to you a repaired wheel, mount it following the instructions in reverse order. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 49: Checks To Be Made On The Wheelchair

    Check for the tire usury and if necessary contact an Tire usury Monty authorized service center for the replacement Checking For this operation please contact an authorized service tightness of Annual center chassis screws www.neatech.it...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Release lever not Insert the release lever correctly as makes noise properly inserted it is shown in section 4.3 Tire puncture Tire puncture See section 5.1 Problems with Broken actuator Contact an authorized service the seat or software fault center system www.neatech.it...

  • Page 51: Rnet System Fault

    Figure 39. To enable the wheelchair to drive again set the joystick in the central position and reboot the wheelchair. Figure 39 For any other need, please contact the manufacturer. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 52: Specification

    55Ah 12V Sealed Type Batteries 2x220W Motors 80 A Main circuit breaker Joystick 3N Control force -10 °C - +50 °C Environmental temperature The wheelchair is compliant Level of resistance to ignition with EN 12184:2014 point 9.5 5 years Expected lifetime www.neatech.it...
  • Page 53 FWD 1120 mm con with footrest RWD 800 mm without footrest RWD 1090 mm con with footrest 66 mm Clearance floor-chassis RWD 850 mm Minimum turning radius FWD 655 mm DRIVE WHEELS: 280 kPa Tire pressure CASTOR WHEELS: 250 kPA www.neatech.it...

  • Page 54: Dimensions

    M2 320-340 mm M4 440-490 mm 200-300 mm M3 360-380 mm M1 340-420 mm M4 400-420 mm M1 300-380 mm M2 380-460 mm 470 mm M2 300-380 mm M3 420-500 mm M3 380-440 mm M4 440-520 mm M4 380-440 mm www.neatech.it...

  • Page 55: Magneto Hydraulic Protection

    If the power chair suddenly stops, use the switch to turn on the chair. If the problem still continues, it means that there are some electric problems, please contact technical support. Figure 40 Figure 41 www.neatech.it...

  • Page 56: Spare Part List

    (with tube) R042-014 Rh motor R042-015 Lh motor R042-016 Armrest pad R042-017 Rh armrest (with bracket) R042-018 Lh armrest (with bracket) R042-019 Battery set R042-020 Charger R042-021 Front lights R042-022 Back lights R042-023 Joystick R042-024 Rh joystick support www.neatech.it...
  • Page 57 Parts that need the intervention of an authorized service center for the maintenance Use of unapproved aftermarket accessories and parts may make the wheelchair unstable or uncontrollable For any other need, please contact the manufacturer. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 58: Instruction For Replacing Parts

    Unscrew the screw indicated in Figure 42 using a PH2 star head screwdriver positioned from the internal side of the castor. Remove the castor. Figure 42 To mount the new part screw again the screw using the same tool still positioned from the internal side of the castor. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 59: Front Cover For Fwd Wheelchair (Back Cover For Rwd Wheelchair)

    5.8.2 Front cover Unscrew the screws indicated in Figure 43 and remove the cover. For this operation use a 4 mm allen wrench. Figure 43 To mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 60: Back Cover For Fwd Wheelchair (Back Cover For Rwd Wheelchair)

    5.8.3 Back cover Unscrew the screws indicated in Figure 44 and remove the cover. For this operation use a 3 mm allen wrench. Figure 44 To mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 61: Legrest Cover

    To mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order. 5.8.5 Backrest cover Remove the backrest cover first removing the lower part and then pulling it upward. Figure 47 To mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 62: Tire Of Traction (With Tube)

    Then remove the screws (2) indicated in Figure 49 and take away the rim; after that it is possible to remove the tire with its tube. Figure 48 Figure 49 To mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 63: Tire Of Castor Wheel (With Tube)

    Figure 50 Remove the screws (1) shown in Figure 51 and take away the rim; after that it is possible to remove the tire with its tube. Figure 51 To mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 64: Armrest Pad

    5.8.8 Armrest pad Unscrew the screws indicated in Figure 52 and substitute the armrest pad with a 4 mm allen wrench. Figure 52 To mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order. www.neatech.it...

  • Page 65: Joystick

    Remove the seat cushion pulling it up. Place the new cushion on the straps and ensure it is correctly got it right 5.8.11 Backrest cushion Remove the backrest cushion pulling it forward. Place the new cushion on the straps and ensure it is correctly got it right www.neatech.it...

  • Page 66: Warranty Terms

    Evo3 as shown in Figure 54 Figure 54 6.2 INCIDENT REPORTING If an incident occurs please contact an authorized service center. For a list of authorized service center please contact the manufacturer: Neatech.it 4/A, A. de Curtis, 80040, Cercola (NA), Italy www.neatech.it – info@neatech.it - +39 081 555 1946 www.neatech.it...
  • Page 67 MODEL: EVO3 SERIAL NUMBER: YEAR OF CONTRUCTION: MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT: MADE IN: www.neatech.it...
  • Page 68 USER MANUAL EVO3 www.neatech.it...

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