Adventure A10 - Ulrich Alber GmbH
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1. 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 setti2. 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 Driving behaviour as seen by the driver Standstill 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 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 The centre position of the joystick is functionless i e the wheels stand still and are simultaneously blocked by the internal
3. RAM error on interface ROM horizontal parity error on interface Left indicator light defective Right indicator light defective Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Defective indicator light change bulb Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center if the fault cannot be remedied in this manner Defective indicator light change bulb Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center if the fault cannot be remedied in this manner Complete seat unit flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter P flashes Code PO Complete seat unit flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol illuminates Code P1 Complete seat unit flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Code P2 Complete seat unit flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Code P3 Complete seat unit flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter P flashes Code P5 Complete seat unit flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter P flashes Code P6 Hardware fault on peripheral module different drive
4. Adventure A10 Gebrauchsanweisung D Adventure A10 Operating Instructions GB US Adventure A10 Instructions d utilisation F Adventure A10 Istruzioni per l uso I IWIIENTURE Neu Auflage re New Edition Noveau Edition Nuovo Edizione Contents Overview of the most important elements 4 Important safety instructions must be observed 5 Dimensions of adventure 6 1 Standard delivery schedule 1 1 Optional parts 8 1 2 Technical data 1 3 General information regarding the batteries used 11 2 Individual functions on the adventure 2 4 Removing batteries 12 2 2 Installing batteries 13 2 3 Removing powered wheels 14 2 4 Fitting powered wheels 15 2 5 Removing steering wheels 17 2 6 Fitting steering wheels 17 2 7 Removing leg supports 18 2 8 Fitting leg supports 19 2 9 Folding up leg supports 20 2 10 Connecting or disconnecting the control unit 20 2 11 Battery charging 21 2 12 Replacing the bulb in the front light 22 2 13 Replacing the bulb in the indicator light 22 2 14 Replacing the bulb in the rear light 23 2 15 Replacing the fuse in the battery 24 2 16 Replacing the fuse in the chassis 24 2 17 Instructions regarding the interface on the chassis 25 2 18 Folding the seat down or removing it completely function and standard seats 26 2 19 Fitting the seat unit function and standard seats 27 2 20 Swivelling or removing the armrest 2 20 1 on the function seat 28 2 20 2 on the standard seat 28 2 21 Fitti
5. 62 Joystick 63 On Off button for lights 64 Horn 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 Atthe 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 68 69 68 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 gt 95 4 black bars Battery capacity gt 80 3 black bars Battery capacity gt 60 2 black bars Battery capacity gt 40 1 black bar Battery capacity gt 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 Operati
6. Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter P flashes Code P4 Control unit symbol flashes Joystick fault on control unit Exclamation mark lit up Code5 Fit power assisted wheels with identical speed values on both sides Switch wheels Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center if the error code continues to be displayed Switch wheels Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center if the error code continues to be displayed Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Battery symbol flashes Exclamation mark flashes Code 6 Control unit symbol flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Code 7 Control unit symbol flashes Drive symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Code 8 Control unit symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Code 9 Control unit symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Code 10 Control unit symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Code 11 Battery configuration error and or detection faulty L6 left battery pack R6 right battery pack Contact your specialist supplier orthe alber Service Center ifthe error conde continues to be displayed No communication with special control Drive unit not compatible with control
7. 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 39 19 18 67 44 66 38 43 42 45 46 6 7 15 14 63 23 35 35 26 27 67 66 43 42 17 17 65 65 47 adventure A10 application class B DA SV A Co Sa fA J N 5 f pH lt ny B au ii A N Dey MN Vem SER a a WA 50 0003 4 99 04 Ulrich Alber GmbH Albstadt fee S Ulrich Alber GmbH Vor dem Wei en Stein 21 Telefon 49 7432 2006 0 A alber 72461 Albstadt Telefax 49 7432 2006 299 E a Germany www alber de
8. 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 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 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 2 27 Removing the seat cushion only for the function seat Undo the Velcro fastener 47 situated at the front lower edge of
9. 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 battery 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
10. and or relay actuation CPU fault on peripheral module RAM error on peripheral module ROM horizontal parity error on peripheral module 53 Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Erroneous potentiometer Contact your specialist position feedback signal only applies to drives with feedback signal Multiple occupancy of left and or right indicator key function dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center 54 Ec Complete seat unit flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter P flashes Code P7 Complete seat unit flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter P flashes Code P8 Complete seat unit flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter P flashes Code P9 Control unit symbol flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter E flashes Code E0 Control unit symbol flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter E flashes Code E1 Control unit symbol flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Lette
11. error Right drive hardware system error Left drive overload switch off Right drive overload switch off Left drive battery voltage range error Right drive battery voltage range error Contact your specialist dealer orthe alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer orthe alber Service Center Brief overloading de activates temperature System is operationally ready again after deactivation and reactivation Brief overloading de activates temperature System is operationally ready again after deactivation and reactivation Switch wheels Contact your specialist dealer orthe alber Service Center ifthe error code continues to be displayed Switch wheels Contact your specialist dealer orthe alber Service Center ifthe error code continues to be displayed Drive symbol flashes Left drive operating temperature switch off Temperature symbol lit up Exclamation mark lit up Letter L flashes Code L3 Drive symbol flashes Right drive operating temperature switch off Temperature symbol lit up Exclamation mark lit up Letter R flashes Code R3 Temperature symbol flashes Left drive operating temperature warning Exclamation mark flashes Battery capacity display lit up CodeL Temperature symbol flashes Right drive operating temperature warning Exclamation mark flashes Battery capacity display lit up Code R
12. 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 Get out of the adventure Fold the armrest 32 back to its original position it will click into position automatically 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 4 Starting up 66 67 53 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
13. 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 20A 3A 1A 7 5A HUU F3 F4 F5 F6 Close the protective cover 26 and tighten the screw Replace the batteries on the chassis see the chapter Replacing batteries 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 2 18 Folding the seat down or removing it completely function and standard seats Fold the entire seating unit forwards VA p Press the securing rod 28 on the frame located above the gt batteries upwards As AC im gt KS 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 m
14. 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 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 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 3 Driving
15. unit CPU fault on control unit RAM error on control unit ROM horizontal parity error on control unit 1 Driving with 1 battery pack battery not inser ted in central position 2 Driving with 2 battery packs one battery set defective battery fuse 40A defective battery detection in interface defective Rapid error diagnosis by inserting the batteries consecutively in the middle position Driving with control unit possible after reacti vation on control panel Contact your specialist dealer orthe alber Service Center ifthe error code continues to be displayed Fit power assisted wheels permitted for top speed limit Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer orthe alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center 49 on nu Drive symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Letter L flashes Code LO Drive symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Letter R flashes Code RO Drive symbol flashes Temperature symbol lit up Exclamation mark lit up Letter L flashes Code L1 Drive symbol flashes Temperature symbol lit up Exclamation mark lit up Letter R flashes Code R1 Drive symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Letter L flashes Code L2 Drive symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Letter R flashes Code R2 Left drive hardware system
16. 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 Ss S SA DA 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 simultaneousl
17. 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 Backrest Backrest star grip Backrest locator Backrest rollers Guide rail Backrest guide Backrest cushion Velcro fastener Backrest cushion Backrest form Seat cushion Velcro fastener Seat cushion Seat form Control unit holder Cable clips Control unit locking device Control unit Control unit receiver Control unit studs Lever brake activation Control unit display On Off button for adventure Menu control Speed pre selection adjusting wheel Drive away lock Joystick On Off switch for lights Horn Operating modes button Direction of movement button left Direction of movement button right State of charge display Operating mode display Magnetic key Lap belt Lap belt bracket Footrest Important safety instructions must be observed For safety reasons the adventure may only be operated by persons who have been instructed in its proper handling are physically and mentally in a state to control the adventure with complete safety under all operating condi tions 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 telephon
18. Wheel code Left electronic drive error Drive symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter L flashes Code L5 Drive symbol flashes Wheel code Right electronic drive error Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter R flashes Code R5 Drive overheating de activates temperature Allow system to cool Cooling period depends on ambient temperature Drive overheating de activates temperature Allow system to cool Cooling period depends on ambient temperature Drive overheating warning Reduce load otherwise temp system shutdown with error L3 R3 Drive overheating warning Reduce load otherwise temp system shutdown with error L3 R3 Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center 51 Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Letter S flashes Code SO Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter S flashes Code S1 Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter S flashes Code S2 Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter S flashes Code S3 Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter S flashes Code S5 Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter S flashes Code S6 Hardware fault at the interface CPU fault on interface
19. ackrest 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 Dimensions of adventure Direction indicator light bulb replacing Direction indicators Display indicators when switching on Display fault indications Drive away lock Driver safety Driving Driving instructions Driving mode selection Electrical operation Factory settings Fault indications on the display First driving tests Footrests folding up Front light bulb replacing Fuse in the battery replacing Fuse in the chassis replacing Getting in and out Horn Individual functions Indoor mode Interface Joystick steering 29 28 34 33 32 33 30 11 13 12 10 21 66 20 37 42 36 62 10 22 47 42 47 44 60 38 60 46 38 45 47 60 20 22 24 24 40 44 12 46 25 56 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 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
20. and hazard warning lights Fault indications on the display Joystick steering Instructions for driving Driver safety First driving tests Instructions for driving the adventure Dangerous ground Range Intended use Storage transport shipping Storage Transport Shipping Care and maintenance Cleaning Maintenance Service life guarantee and liability Service life guarantee Liability Index 38 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 44 44 44 45 45 46 47 47 56 60 60 60 62 63 64 65 65 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 Overview of the most important components Please open out the overview diagram in the appendix oo PwWm Battery unlocking device Battery Cap Contact housing Battery holding rod Support bracket Tilt support Ejector Powered wheel Powered wheel receiver Wheel marking Wheel receiver marking Steering wheel lock Steering wheel Steering wheel holder Leg support lock Leg support Leg support holder Leg support guideway Control unit connection socket Control unit connection plug Charging socket cover Charger plug Charging socket Battery fuse Fuse compartment protective cover Interface protective cover Seat securing rod Seating unit holder Chassis holder stay Armrest lock Armrest Armrest receiver function seat Armrest star grip Armrest receiver standard seat Backrest lock Backrest stay 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
21. ater Plastic parts can be cleaned with commercially available non aggressive detergents In its assembled sate the chassis and wheels can be cleaned using a garden hose Removed wheels must only be cleaned with a damp not wet cloth The holders for the powered and steering wheels must always be free of dirt Cleaning must be carried out exclusively with a dry cloth Steam or high pressure cleaning devices must not be used Use only household cleaning agents diluted in water under no circumstances must benzene or similar solvents be used 6 2 Maintenance Your adventure wheelchair requires a minimum of maintenance Nevertheless we recommend checking regularly that all parts and accessories are securely fixed In order to ensure that your adventure wheelchair is safe to drive and functioning correctly it should undergo a technical inspection every 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 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 fro
22. 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 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 mor
23. cceleration slow down Version 6 km h Version 10 km h Version 12 km h 0 04 seconds 0 03 seconds 0 03 seconds 0 08 seconds 0 08 seconds 0 06 seconds Horn Active Active Braking onset Time delayed by 30 seconds Time delayed by 30 seconds Self switch off time 1 hour 1 hour Driving signal 100 100 displacement joystick Change of direction joystick No change No change Not available in the USA Please note the following interpretations Maximum speed forwards the maximum attainable speed when the joystick is at full displacement Maximum speed backwards the maximum attainable speed when the joystick is at full displacement Acceleration time the time taken to accelerate from stand still or from the speed being travelled at to the pre set maximum speed Slow down time the time taken for braking from the maxi mum speed to the desired speed or to a standstill 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
24. e 0800 9096 250 or your specialist dealer Please also observe closely the maximum climbing performance quoted by us Under no circumstances must this be exceeded The driving properties of the adventure may be affected by electromagnetic fields that are produced by mobile phones and other radiation equipment The adventure itself can also cause interference to electromagnetic fields If a mobile phone or similar device is to be used the adventure should provisionally be switched off on safe ground Also travel close to strong electric interference fields should be avoided Intended use The intended use of adventure is to provide indoor and out door mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position who are capable of operating a powered wheelchair Disposal This device its battery pack and accessories are long lasting products However they may contain materials that prove to be ha zardous for the environment if they are disposed of in places e g landfills that are not intended for this purpose accor ding to the current applicable legislation in the respective country The symbol of the crossed out refuse bin in accordance with WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC is placed on this product to remind you of your obligation to recycle Therefore please act in an environmentally conscious man ner and bring this product to your regional recycling centre at the end of its service life Please familiarise yourself with th
25. e applicable legislation in your country regarding disposal because the WEEE Direc tive does not apply in all European States For example this product does not fall under the national implementation of WEEE in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act as means of transport These components are also alternatively taken back by alber or alber dealers for proper environmentally sound disposal Dimensions of adventure Overall width ready for driving Overall length and height ready for driving 1 Dependent on the leg support angle set 2 Dependent on the backrest height set Chassis dimensions without seating unit 1 Upper edge of seat attachment 93 cm 83 5 cm Packing volume seating unit dismantled Measurements in brackets refer to adventure wheelchairs with short wheelbase As from January 2008 these wheelchairs will be no longer available 62 cm 60 cm A H L ll u U Packing volume chassis without wheels with anti tippers Measurements in brackets refer to Adventure wheelchairs with short wheelbase As from January 2008 these wheelchairs will be no longer available 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 Footbe
26. e 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 T
27. e 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 When the joystick is released your adventure is braked If it is necessary to brake in an emergency immediate standstill press the joystick briefly in the opposite direction to the one being travelled in and let it go Never drive parallel to steep slopes or similar terrain A possible unintentional shift in the centre of mass of the adventure could result in it tipping sideways When driving close to steeply sloping kerbs or similar steer a little against them 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 pressur
28. eral 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 e
29. flashes CodeE ROM horizontal parity error on special control Joystick fault on special control Internally defined error on special control Internally defined warning 1 on special control Internally defined warning 2 on special control Special control not functioning Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center 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
30. h a gradient in excess of 15 Obstructions of all kinds on sloping ground as there is a greater risk of tipping over in these cases Particular care should always be taken when crossing main arterial roads cross roads and level crossings Never cross rail tracks in the road or at level crossings by driving in parallel to them as the wheels could get wedged in If pos sible always ask some person to escort you who can push you over the road or level crossing in the event that you get stuck e g due to the batteries being empty Great care should be taken in driving on ramps attached to vehicles During the lifting or lowering procedure the adventure must be switched off and the freewheel opera tion deactivated This prevents the adventure rolling away e g through unintentionally issued driving commands and if required an escorting person should be asked to stand by When it is wet the tyres have less grip on the road surface there is a greater risk of slipping Please adjust your driving style accordingly 5 5 Range One of the most pressing questions asked by every user of the adventure is what the range of the system is In general it can be stated that it will be up to 45 km when both battery packs are in operation and up to 20 km when only one is in use These are ideal figures and relate to travel on level made up ground Deviations from these figures result from topographical conditions the ambient temperature
31. ions 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 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 6 Care and maintenance 6 1 Cleaning All upholstery on the adventure can be cleaned with w
32. lb 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 6V 24W K16439F 1 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 12V 18W 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 12V 5W Make sure that no wires are jammed when the housing is assembled again Replace the red plastic housing back on the plastic holder 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
33. lt 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 Push handles Rear view mirror Remote charger plug Remote on off switch Seat height enhancement Snow chains Swivel arm for control unit T handle for joystick Tie down system for public transport Tray table As from January 2008 the following optional features of the adventure wheelchairs will be no longer available short wheelbase standard seat function seat with standard cushions Details and Information on these features contained in this User Manual refer exclusively to older versions of adventure wheelchairs that have already been in use 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 10 diameter 37 cm width 10 cm Maximum speed 6 km h 10 km h 12 km h Braking system Eddy current brake with energy recovery electromagnetic elasticity brake locking brake Ground clearance Turning circle 17cm 88 cm 64 cm without footrests Climbing performa
34. lways 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 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 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 suppo
35. m 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 the adventure is used in contravention of the instructions contained in this operating manual repairs or other tasks are carried out by anyone other than authorised persons foreign parts are attached to or combined with the adventure parts of the adventure are dismantled or converted and therefore is not responsible for damage that may occur 8 Index Armrest fitting Armrest swivelling or removing Backrest cushion fitting Backrest cushion removing Backrest fitting Backrest folding down B
36. nce with 140 kg load long wheelbase short wheelbase 18 10 18 10 18 10 Motor design Brushless direct current motors integrated into the wheel hub Drive design 2 step planetary transmission maintenance free Wheel torque 50 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm Max wheel torque Motor nominal output 110 Watt 183 Watt 220 Watt Motor peak output 475 Watt 620 Watt 750 Watt Operating voltage 24 Volt Battery packs Authorized for transpor tation by air freight by DOT and IATA Lead gel maintenance free leak proof 24 Volt Automatic battery charger Range 22 Ah with one battery pack 6 amps charging current with automatic switch off and charge conservation Approx 20 km Operation not possible Operation not possible Range 44 Ah with two battery packs Approx 45 km Approx 45km Approx 45 km Max additional load 140 kg Total weight empty with standard seat long wheelbase 96 7 kg short wheelbase 96 4 kg Max obstacle height long wheelbase short wheelbase The kerb climber can be ordered as an accessory Without kerb climber maximum of 8 cm with kerb climber 12 cm maximum 5cm Kerb climber cannot be fitted as from January 2008 no longer available 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 Seati
37. ng 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 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 Deactivati
38. ng the adventure is braked by the electrical drive and no movement is possible 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 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
39. ng the armrest 2 21 1 onthe function seat 29 2 21 2 onthe standard seat 30 2 22 Removing the backrest 2 22 1 on the function seat 30 2 22 2 on the standard seat 31 2 23 Fitting the backrest 2 23 1 onthe function seat 32 2 23 2 onthe standard seat 32 2 24 Folding down the backrest only for function seat 33 2 25 Removing the backrest cushion only for function seat comfort and standard cushions 33 2 26 Fitting the backrest cushion only for function seat comfort and standard cushions 34 2 27 Removing the seat cushion only for function seat comfort and standard cushions 35 2 28 Fitting the seat cushion only for function seat comfort and standard cushions 35 2 29 Removing the control unit 36 2 30 Fitting the control unit 37 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 6 1 4 6 2 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 9 1 4 9 2 4 10 4 11 4 12 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 7 1 5 7 2 5 7 3 6 1 6 2 7 1 7 2 Driving Electrical manual operation Pelvic strap Getting in and out Function seat Standard seat Footrest information Starting up Individual elements of the control unit overview On Off button Indicators on the display when switching on Menu setting Speed pre selection Drive away lock Activating the drive away lock Deactivating the drive away lock Lighting Horn Modes of operation Factory settings Selection of the desired driving mode Direction indicators
40. ng 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 4 9 Operating modes 4 9 1 Factory settings Your adventure can operate in two modes Indoor and Function Outdoor mode There are different operating states behind these two modes which can be distinguished as follows 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 Version 10 km h Version 12 km h 2 8 seconds 6 9 seconds 7 6 seconds 2 3 seconds 5 7 seconds 6 3 seconds Turning speed Version 6 km h Version 10 km h Version 12 km h 31 of maximum speed 20 of maximum speed 16 of maximum speed 28 of maximum speed 28 of maximum speed 15 of maximum speed Turning a
41. ng 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 50cm x 60cm with standard seat seat width 44cm Packing volume chassis Without front and rear H x W x D wheels with anti tippers long wheelbase 27 cm x 62 cm x 93 cm short wheelbase 30 cm x 60 cm x 82 5 cm Operating temperature Ambient temperature range approx 25 C 50 C Manufacturer s guarantee 2 years on complete vehicle except wearing parts batteries 12 months The range varies depending on the terrain being travelled on and the prevailing driving conditions Under optimum driving conditions even terrain freshly charged batteries ambient temperature of 20 C even driving speed etc the quoted ranges can be attained Not available in the USA CE The adventure complies with the EU regulation for medical products 93 42 EWG and 89 366 EWG electromagnetic compatibility Changes in technology and design due to constant further development excepted Battery charger For more details and technical information please refer to the instructions enclosed with the charger 1 3 Gen
42. o 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 Adjust your speed to your strength Sudden braking or fast driving around bends demand a corresponding amount of effort from the driver to hold himself herself in place If possible do not drive alone or in areas where there are no other people so that in case of a fault or a medical emergency it is always possible to get help In manual operation mode deactivated electromagnetic brake and vehicle switched off with an escorting person you do not have access to a handbrake In this mode therefore the adventure must only be placed on level ground 61 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
43. r E flashes Code E2 Multiple occupancy of decelerate and or accelerate indicator key function No counter function to left and or right indicator key function exists No counter function to decelerate and or accelerate indicator key function exists Hardware fault on special control CPU fault on special control RAM error on special control Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Contact your specialist dealer or the alber Service Center Control unit symbol flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter E flashes Code E3 Control unit symbol flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter E flashes Code E4 Control unit symbol flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol lit up Letter E flashes Code E5 Control unit symbol flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter E flashes Code E6 Control unit symbol flashes Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark symbol flashes Letter E flashes Code E7 Letter E flashes Exclamation mark symbol
44. rest 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 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 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 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
45. rt 17 out of the holder 18 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 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 20 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 2 12 Replacing the bu
46. 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 AB 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 4 10 Direction indicators and hazard warning lights By pressing the button 66 you turn on the left direction indicator by pressing the button 67 you turn on the one to the right Pressing the respective button again turns the indicator off If both buttons 66 and 67 are pressed simultaneously you will turn on the hazard warning lights To turn them off simply press one of the two buttons 66 or 67 Activating them results in a corresponding indication on the display 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 gro
47. the surface being driven on tyre pressure and weight of the driver 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 recommendat
48. 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 These safety checks as well as the requisite personal driving skills are particularly important near the following danger ous ground which should only be tackled at the discretion of the adventure driver Quay walls landing and berthing points paths and places close to water unsecured bridges and dikes Narrow paths sloping ground e g ramps and driveways narrow paths beside inclines mountain routes Narrow and or sloping paths close to main arterial roads or close to chasms 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 Slopes with a maximum gradient in excess of 18 must only be driven on with the adventure with the assistance of an escorting person Here too essential prerequisites are faultless tyre treads correct air pressure in all tyres a com pletely safe terrain and a maximum load of 140 kg An escorting person is also necessary for crossing Kerbs wit
49. und 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 fuse on battery or replace complete battery 2 Battery fully charged Overvoltage error when driving uphill Remedy approx 0 5 km uphill 3 Battery flat Charge storage batteries 47 Uneven drive coding Drive symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Code 3 No communication with left drive Drive symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Letter L flashes Code L4 No communication with right drive Drive symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Letter R flashes Code R4 No communication with interface Interface symbol flashes Exclamation mark lit up Letter S flashes Code S4 No communication with peripheral module
50. ust be disconnected first see also chapter 2 10 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 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 2 21 Fitting the armrest 2 21 1 Function seat Push the arm
51. xplode 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 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 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
52. y 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 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 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 VAT yj 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 a
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