E-Motion User Manual
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1. For instructions concerning the charging capacity and the times it takes to charge the batteries please consult the charger s user s manual Both batteries are fully charged when the green battery charger LEDs are active Depending on the selected level of power of the respective wheels the batteries may run low at different times Please also see chapter 7 1 Due to security reasons you should always turn off both batteries even if one of them is not low yet and recharge both at the same time Temperature must be above 10 C when charging the batteries 9 3 Storage and Transportation Except for transportation you generally may leave the batteries in the e motion wheel at all times 9 4 Protection of the Socket Whenever you do not use the socket 8 cover it with the plastic protection cover 12 to avoid dampness from entering into the socket Please see also chapter 3 2 and 4 9 5 Changing the Fuses Carefully pull out the fuse box 13 located on the side of the battery until it locks Take out the plugged in blade type fuse 14 Put in a new blade type fuse 14 Push the fuse box 13 back into the battery 2 See whether the e motion works by turning it on and driving a short distance If you need to change the fuse once again shortly after there might be a malfunction in the system2. gt as you drive or when you turn it on error of processor 3 1 The e motion wheel in question is slightly braked for 2 minutes afterwards it is turned off completely If this happens more frequently please contact your dealer 2 You cannot turn on the e motion wheel in question Please contact your dealer 3 Taking batteries in and out If this error continues to come up the motor needs to be exchanged 4 After appearance of this warning signal the power to the drive wheels is reduced 12 Instructions for driving the e motion 12 1 General instructions e motion s powered engine supports the power the wheel chair driver needs to move his ZA or her wheelchair The sensors 11 on the gripping rings convert that power into a brief turning motion of the motor The power s force depends on the previously selected level of power please see chapter 7 1 It is irrelevant whether you drive the wheelchair forward or backward When you are driving down a slope the e motion s engine supports the brakes The e motion only indirectly influences the actual technique of driving a wheelchair i e you can stick with your habits for the most part When using e motion for the first time avoiding initially putting into operation in the second support mode Start if possible with mode 1 to get to know the system and practice in a safe flat area When you are familiar with the syste
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4. Service Signal codes Socket Stopping motion Storage 9 10 17 24 23 14 4 20 23 19 4 15 16 14 16 T Technical data Tilt support Transportation Turning on Turning off W Warranty Weight Wheel hub Wheels 16 17 12 12 oO U N Ihre alber Vertretung Your alber representative Votre repr sentation alber Vostra rappresentanza alber Su representaci n alber Din alber representant Din alber agenturene Uw distributeur alber Deres alber repreesentation Ulrich Alber GmbH Telefon 07432 2006 0 Vor dem Wei en Stein 21 Telefax 07432 2006 299 31 0001 4 99 00 72461 Albstadt Tailfingen www alber de Produktinformation Product Information D Dieses Produkt ist von einem umweltbewussten Hersteller geliefert worden der gem der Verordnung 2002 96 CE zur Entsorgung von Elektro bzw Elektronikschrott WEEE arbeitet Dieses Produkt kann Stoffe enthalten die sich fiir die Umwelt als sch dlich erweisen k nnten falls sie an Orten Miilldeponien entsorgt werden die nach der Gesetzgebung daf r nicht geeignet sind Das Symbol der durchgestrichenen M lltonne befindet sich auf diesem Produkt um Sie E an die Verpflichtung zum Recycling zu erinnern Bitte verhalten Sie sich umweltbewusst und f hren Sie dieses Produkt am Ende seiner Nutzungsdauer Ihrer Recyclingeinrichtung zu This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer that complies w
5. f teeth are twisted replace anti tipping supports immediately L J 6 Operation All of e motion s operation and service elements are housed in its battery 2 and the wheel hub 3 6 1 Turning on Depress the on off switch 6 for a moment the e motion is switched on You hear a beep when the e motion is on Depending on the pre selected drive mode see chapter 7 one or two signal tones follow 6 2 Turning off Briefly press the on off switch 6 You just hear a beep when the e motion is turned off 7 Levels of Power e motion is equipped with two levels of power which are indicated by an acoustic signal Please see chart 7 1 Turn the e motion on To activate the desired level please press briefly the selection button 7 The program automatically jumps one step per keystroke Once you select a level the e motion remembers it even after turning it off i e restarting the e motion you are on the same level as you were before turning it off 7 1 Power Survey Signal Motor performance Recommended being of use area Energy consumption 1 signal tone 50 Mainly used indoors low batteries saved longest range 2 signal tones 80 Use in outside areas and for inclines maximum increased consumption braking available for declines for each wheel and if ne
6. In such case please contact your dealer 9 6 Recycling At the end of the batteries service life alber or their dealers take them back to recycle them appropriately 10 Removing the wheels transport Generally the e motion wheels remain on the wheelchair at all times Only in case of transportation when the wheelchair has to be folded you need to take the wheels off Please follow these instructions The following only applies to wheels which have different selected power levels Indicate the right and left wheel as well as their respective batteries with the stickers R right and L left It is indispensable that you mount the respective wheels on the correct side to have the individually selected power level where you need it Turn the holding ring 1 counter clockwise pulling the battery 2 out of the wheels Do the same at the other wheel Please avoid touching the batteries contact surfaces Place the plastic protection covers on the batteries please see chapter 9 4 Take the bow type handle 4 situated in the wheel hub 3 out to 90 which releases the locking mechanism within the axletree Take the wheel off the wheelchair Attention never hold pull or shift the wheel by the bow type handle 4 to avoid risk of fracture Take off the tilt support In order to avoid damaging the e motion during transport please observe the f
7. please consult its User s manual see wheelchair manufacturer s specifications Changes in technology and design due to constant further development excepted and or arm functionality can benefit from this drive system which can be individually tailored to the user Consequently it is also possible to pursue therapeutic goals with the e motion The e motion complies with the EU regulation for medical products 93 42 EWG and 89 366 EWG electromagnetic compatibility 3 Wheels 3 1 3 3 Holding Device for the Wheels Mounting the Wheels To mount the e motion to your wheelchair special holding Take any one of the e motion wheels devices are necessary which are mounted by alber or any authorized alber dealer These holding devices generally allow the employment of the formerly used manual wheelchair wheels as well as the use of the e motion powered wheels 3 2 Delivery of the Wheels and Batteries Due to safety reasons wheels and batteries are separately delivered Thus you can mount the wheel immediately to the wheelchair as described in the following paragraph We placed plastic protection covers please see chapter 4 on the batteries contact surfaces which you need to remove according to the instructions delivered with the batteries Please keep these in a safe place because they are needed furthermore for the transportation and storage of the batteries please see chapter 10 In case the batteries 2 are inst
8. 3 Hold the battery 2 at its holding ring 1 Please remove the plastic protection covers from the battery if you haven t done so Avoid touching the contact surfaces please see chapter 3 2 Insert the battery 2 all the way into the wheel hub 3 you hear a clicking sound as it catches If you cannot insert the battery all the way the wheel is possibly not entirely in its holding device Please see chapter 3 Attention never force the battery into the wheel hub Insert the second battery 2 into the other wheel accordingly Release the wheelchair s brakes It takes such little preparation to make your wheelchair ready to use Whether you want to activate the e motion or not you can still move your wheelchair as usual manually However you will notice that you will need a bit more physical power as before 5 Tilt Support available as optional accessory Before you use the e motion for the first time you should make sure that your wheelchair is equipped with tilt support In the interest of your safety they should only be removed to surmount an obstacle such as high curbs and the like In such case you need the help of an assisting person Since most wheelchairs come with tilt support the alber tilt support is available only as an optional accessory It is mounted at the alber plant or done by your authorized local dealer or distributor who must observe the included instructio
9. alled in the wheel Turn the holding ring 1 counter clockwise and pull the entire battery 2 out of the wheel Avoid touching the contact surfaces at the battery s back side Take the bow type handle 4 situated in the wheel hub 3 out to 90 which releases the locking mechanism in the axletree The e motion wheel is now prepared to mount on the wheelchair the bow type handle 4 to avoid risk of fracture Lock the wheel into place by putting the bow type handle 4 back into its original position Attention never hold shift or pull the wheel by Remove your wheelchair s wheel according to the respective user s manual Make sure the bow type handle 4 is in its original position and level with the rest of the surface Hold the e motion wheel at the wheel hub as shown in the picture on the right and insert it all the way The wheel sits correctly in its into the holding device 5 holding device 5 if it cannot on the wheelchair be removed without pulling out J the bow type handle 4 Mount the second wheel accordingly 2 5 Instructions for removing the wheels from the NA wheelchair see chapter 10 4 Inserting the Batteries Lock the wheelchair s brakes to avoid any movement of the wheels Make sure there is no foreign matter such as pebbles pieces of metal etc in the wheel hub
10. automatic switch off during these 2 minutes simply press the on off switch 6 After the two minute slight braking action the e motion turns itself off completely The automatic slight braking action is also activated for 2 minutes if there is an abnormal occurrence before or during the operation of the e motion please also see chapter 11 9 Batteries 9 1 Functions and Display All the e motion s displays necessary for operation are located on the battery 2 You receive information concerning the charge of the batteries by pressing the button 10 The battery s charge is displayed on the LED display 9 You read the LED display as follows 2 green active LEDs 60 100 charge capacity 2orange active LEDs 20 60 charge capacity Red LED active 20 charge capacity 1 red LED flashes lt 10 charge capacity Red light on At this point stop your e motion immediately and recharge the batteries When 10 or less charge capacity is reached 4 signals sound every minute 9 2 Charging the Batteries Please exclusively use the alber charger BCS2402A to charge your batteries The alber charger is part of the standard delivery package Push the battery charger plug into the socket 8 on each of the two rechargeable batteries 2 A connection is made when the marking red ring on the charging plug is covered completely by the systemunit and no longer visible
11. cessary pre selected D The level of power support can be selected also 7 2 Sensitivity control Your e motion is equipped with two levels of power support see chart 7 1 Each level can be adjusted individually to provide different power levels for the right or the left arm respectively This means that you need a higher or lower level of power at the push rims to operate the e motion Your therapist or your local dealer can adjust the level of power you need at the adjustment ring Please do not make your own adjustments at the adjustment ring 15 If the wheels are adjusted differently please mark them with stickers L left and R right in order to put the wheels back on the appropriate sides after e g transporting the wheelchair The setting of the sensitivity and the motor parameter may be done exclusively by a specialized authorized dealer or your therapist 8 Automatic Switch Off To save energy your e motion is equipped with an automatic switch off The automatic switch off is activated when the drive is switched on but not used for a period of 30 minutes An increase of the automatic switch off time to 120 minutes is possible and can be adjusted by your specialist dealer or therapist Due to the automatic switch off a slight braking action is activated for the period of 2 minutes You can still move the wheel but it will take more physical power If you want to cancel the
12. cide if he she has the ability to drive along them Quay walls landing and berthing points paths and places close to water unsecured bridges and dikes Narrow paths sloping ground such as 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 gear on vehicles With the e motion slopes or inclines can be driven on in accordance with the details provided by the wheelchair manufacturer Basic prerequisites for this however are perfect tyre treads the correct air pressure in the wheels completely safe terrain and a maximum occupant weight of 120 kg An escorting person is essential when crossing Kerbs causing a gradient in excess of 15 for the wheelchair Obstructions of every kind on sloping ground as there is an increased risk of tipping over here When crossing main arterial roads major crossings and railway level crossings particular care must be exercised Never cross rails in the road or at level crossings by driving in parallel to them as the wheels could get caught in the tracks If possible ask someone to accompany you who can push you across the road or level crossing if you happen to come to a standstill due to having discharged batteries for example When driving up or down ramps on vehicles particular care must be exercised During the liftin
13. e motion M 12 Gebrauchsanweisung ep n E m ka lus Operating Instructions Instructions d utilisation Manual de instrucciones Istruzioni per l uso Brugsvejledning DK Gebruiksaanwijzing NL Bruksanvisning Instruktionsbok ql 3 2 3 3 6 1 6 2 7 1 7 2 9 1 9 2 Table of Contents Delivery Package Standard Technical Data Wheels Holding Device for the Wheels Delivery of Wheels and Batteries Mounting the Wheels to the Wheelchair Inserting the Batteries Tilt Support Operation Turning On Turning Off Levels of Power Power Survey Sensitivity Control Automatic Switch off Batteries Functions and Display Charging the Batteries On On On On 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 15 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 6 10 11 12 12 1 12 2 13 13 1 13 2 13 3 14 15 16 16 1 16 2 17 Storage and Transportation Protection of the Socket Changing the Fuses Recycling Removing the wheels transport Signal Codes Instructions for driving the e motion General instructions Dangerous ground and dangerous sitations Care Maintenance Care of batteries Corrosion information Service and Repair Recycling Warranty and Liability Warranty Liability Index 16 16 16 17 17 19 20 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 Dear wheelchair driver With your decision to use the e mot
14. ed dealers and sales representatives will be liable for the safety reliability or performance of the e motion or for any claims for personal injury or property damage which may arise from the following The e motion was driven without tilt support The e motion was handled and used inappropriately The e motion was used other than in accordance with all instructions and precautions included in the operator s instruction manual and on the product labeling The e motion was not checked every two years by an authorized dealer or Ulrich Alber GmbH Assembly repairs and other work was done by unauthorized personnel Parts or accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer of the e motion were used Parts of the e motion were changed or removed entirely 17 Index A Adjustment ring B Battery Bow type handle Brakes C Capacity Care Charge of batteries Charger Changing the fuses Corrosion information D Delivery package Driving level F Fuse Fuse box 4 14 4 5 6 8 15 16 22 4 3 8 15 22 15 15 16 23 12 H Holding device Holding ring L LED display Levels of power Liability Lock M Maintenance Motor power 0 Occurence On off switch Operation P Press buton Protection cover 4 6 7 9 10 4 4 15 12 13 14 24 7 22 5 13 14 4 12 12 Q Quick pin R Recycling Range Repair S Selection button Sensitivity Sensor
15. elivery Package 2 powered wheels 2 batteries 2 protection covers for the batteries alber charger plus operating instructions 2 blade type electric fuses 32 V 15 A holding device already mounted on the wheelchair Operating instructions Essential Parts please fold out the attached general drawing 00 JO um E UW NH A Eh EA A E um E GA bM r CG Holding ring Battery Wheel hub Bow type handle Holding device On Off switch Selection button Socket LED display Charge capacity button Sensor Protection cover Fuse box Fuse 32 V 15 A Adjustment ring 2 Technical Data e motion Weight of the powered wheel Weight of the nickel metal hydrid battery Maximum range Motor power Voltage Batteries Maximum weight added Pneumatic pressure alber charger BCS2402 Maximum obstruction height The battery range varies greatly and is predominantly dependent on the quality of the driven surface on the driving conditions At optimum conditions even surface fully charged batteries motor power 50 temperature of 20 C the indicated range can be reached The e motion drive system serves to assist the wheelchair driver in operating his manual wheelchair by providing him with additional power In particular users with limited hand 10 kg 2 kg 12 km 2x 150 W 24 V 2 x 24 V 2 x 3 0 Ah 120 kg observe the wheelchair manufacturer s specifications for this 6 bar for technical data
16. g or lowering process the e motion must be switched off and the parking brakes applied This prevents unintentional rolling due to an accidental drive command for example If necessary an escorting person should be summoned 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 13 Care 13 1 Maintenance To clean use regular household cleaners diluted in water and conventional disinfectants never petroleum ether or the like Do not use a wet but merely damp cloth to wipe the surfaces Make sure that the socket 8 does not get damp 13 2 Care of batteries We recommend to charge the batteries before you use your e motion for the first time because there might be a potential loss of capacity due to storage and transportation To charge the batteries always use the alber charger BCS2402 which is part of the delivery package Avoid touching the surface contacts on the back side of the batteries Take the batteries out of the wheel hubs if you do not use your e motion for a longer period of time Always use the plastic protection covers when you store or transport the batteries Do not store the batteries in place where they are exposed to high temperatures or direct sun light 13 3 Corrosion information All e motion parts are made of aluminium or stainless steel The material transition points were also
17. ing through water should be avoided Do not use or store the e motion when the batteries have been removed Ensure that the charging sockets of the batteries see Chapter 9 are covered with the plastic cap to prevent contact with water After coming into contact with water dry the e motion with a cloth Despite compliance with all current EMC directives the driving characteristics of the e motion may be influenced by electromagnetic fields Under certain adverse circumstances mobile phones and other radiating devices can result in error conditions Furthermore the e motion itself can also cause interference to electromagnetic fields which in extreme cases can lead to older alarm systems in shops being triggered or older automatic doors in public buildings to open the usage manual for your wheelchair as well as the additional safety instructions in chapter 12 2 Dangerous ground and dangerous situations D Also please observe the safety instructions in 12 2 Dangerous ground and dangerous situations The e motion driver decides independently over which routes to drive taking into account his or her driving skills and physical abilities Prior to starting out he she should check the e motion for worn or damaged tyres as well as the state of charge of the battery These safety checks as well as personal driving skills are particularly important in the following dangerous situations where the e motion driver must de
18. ion wheelchair power by alber you got yourself a tangible glimpse of the future and a great deal of personal mobility After the following brief information we will introduce you to the e motion and its functions but first we would like to explain the advantages of the system to you absolutely noiseless technology gearless and brushless engine next to no maintenance the level of power that supports you and the driving characteristics are individually adjustable to potential physical handicaps superior steering electronics cater particularly to driving a wheelchair driving downhill operates with electrically supported breaking deceleration mountable to almost all types of wheelchairs with a wheel size of 24 modular construction for easy and fast transport and service user friendly because of easily accessible elements such as on off switch adjustment of the supporting power removal of the batteries and of the wheels We wish you a lot of fun and all the best with your e motion your alber team Important safety instructions Please observe them closely In the interest of your safety the e motion may only be operated by people who have been taught how to use the e motion are physically and mentally capable to use the e motion in all possible situations of employment The instruction session is part of the delivery package Your local dealer or one of the alber distributors instructs yo
19. ith the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 CE This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places landfills that are not appropriate according to legislation The crossed out wheelie bin symbol is placed on this product to encourage you to recycle wherever possible Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life Den har produkten har levererats fran en milj medveten leverant r och som uppfyller normerna i Waste Electrical och Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 CE Den h r produkten kan inneh lla mnen som kan skada milj n om den inte tervinns enligt Svensk lagstiftning Symbolen den verkryssade soptunnan r placerad p denna produkt for att uppmana till tervinning d det ar m jligt V nligen tag miljoansvar och atervinn denna produkt genom din lokala tervinningsstation Ce produit vous a t fourni par alber un fabricant qui respecte l environnement Il est conforme la directive 2002 96 CE Rebut des quipements lectriques et lectroniques WEEE Ce produit peut contenir des substances qui pourraient tre nocives l environnement si elles sont d pos es dans des endroits inappropri s remblais par exemple et non conformes la l gislation en vigueur Le symbole poubelle barr e est appos sur ce produit pour vous encourager le
20. m then you can activate the second mode Push both wheels evenly to make your wheelchair go straight forward Your specialist dealer or the alber sales representatives can adapt the e motion to your individual needs any time Going down a slope activate the e motion engine to be able to brake more effectively When it is wet the push rims are getting damp so that there is a greater risk of accidents through unintentionally issued wrong driving commands Turn the e motion s engine off and lock the brakes before you get in or out of your wheelchair Inadvertent grasping of the push rim could move the wheelchair Always drive with fully charged batteries to avoid being stranded due to empty batteries For longer trips use a second pair of batteries if necessary Make sure that the air pressure in the e motion and the wheelchair front wheels is correct as this increases your radius of activity The pressure in the e motion wheel should be 6 bar Details of the pressure in the front wheels should be taken from the usage manual for your wheelchair If you have a flat tyre the driving characteristics of the e motion deteriorate substantially So only drive on in an emergency and with great care The e motion was subjected to a rain test as per ISO 7176 and functioned normally during brief showers However it should not be left standing for longer periods of time in the rain and journeys during rainfall as well as driv
21. ns mounting the tilt support The tilt support adjusted to your wheelchair is mounted as follows First remove the quick pins b from the holding device d by pressing your thumb on the center of the pin while lifting it out with your middle and index finger see detail in the drawing Insert the tilt support c into the holding device a The tilt support for the left side is marked with an L ES for the right with an R FI EHESS Secure the tilt support in the holding device a with the quick pins b Press the locking mechanism in the center of the locking pin and push the pin entirely into the holding device Check whether the quick pins b securely rest in the holding device a You are not supposed to be able to remove them without pressing the locking mechanism in their center To remove the tilt support work your way back step by step Driving the e motion without attached tilt support is not safe thus not admissible The CE conformity for the e motion is only valid in combination with the tilt support In addition the following points have to be taken in consideration Assembly and repairs as well as any other work done on the e motion must be carried out by Ulrich Alber GmbH or any other personnel authorized by alber The lower part of the tilt support must be attached high enough so that their wheels can rotate freel
22. ollowing instructions Place the plastic protective covers provided on the battery contact terminals Never hold pull or displace the wheel by its bow type handle 4 When removing the wheels do not hold them by the push rims Do not carry or transport the wheels by the push rims Avoid overturning the wheels Place them down carefully and make sure that the push rims do not rest on each other To avoid damage during transportation make sure that the two wheels do not touch each other 11 Signal Codes Your e motion alerts you to various conditions of operation by acoustic signals Signal form Meaning Fault appearance On depressing key 7 support mode 1 is activated o On depressing key 7 support mode 2 is activated o If switched on but not in used for 30 or 120 minutes then switch off is automatic e During the journey battery capacity less than 10 4 During the journey battery must be re charged immediately constant signal tone You hear 4 beeps the charger is still connected driving is not yet possible 1 o as you drive or when you turn it on excess temperature of the motor 1 mee as you drive or when you turn it on error of sensor 1 e gege as you drive or when you turn it on excess voltage 1 es gg as you drive or when you turn it on excess current 1 em e ee e as you drive or when you turn it on malfuction 2
23. recycler dans les structures de collecte s lective veuillez contacter votre Mairie Soyez cologiquement responsable et recyclez ce produit la fin de sa dur e de vie Dit product is geleverd door een milieubewuste fabrikant die volledig voldoet aan de richtlijnen van de Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 CE Dit product kan stoffen bevatten die schadelijk zijn voor het milieu wanneer deze niet volgens de richtlijnen worden afgevoerd NL Het container symbool geeft aan dat u wordt verzocht het product te recyclen wanneer mogelijk Neem alstublieft uw verantwoordelijkheden en recycle dit product via een erkend reclyclingbedrijf aan het eind van het gebruiksleven 87 0009 1 99 00 Seite Page 1 von from 1 Produktinformation Product Information I Questo prodotto stato fornito da un fabbricante in conformit alla direttiva gestione dei rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche RAEE 2002 96 CE Questo prodotto pu contenere delle sostanze che potrebbero essere dannose per l ambiente se eliminato in luoghi non appropriati punti di raccolta conformemente alla legislazione in vigore Il simbolo contenitore di spazzatura barrato collocato su questo prodotto vi incoraggia a riciclarlo consegnandolo nei punti di raccolta appropriati E Comportatevi in maniera responsabile verso l ambiente e riciclate questo prodotto alla DK FIN fine della sua durata di vita Este produc
24. subjected to surface treatment Consequently there is no increased risk of corrosion Despite that it is recommended that wet or moist e motion wheels be dried off after use with a cloth as a precautionary measure 14 Service and Repair Your e motion is a device low in maintenance which will give you no problems if you take good care of it However in the interest of your safety there should be a maintenance check regularly every two years even if your e motion outwardly shows no damage or malfunction whatsoever Please contact your dealer or any alber representative concerning maintenance When the batteries are transported the plastic protection covers must be in place 15 Recycling Your e motion and its batteries are products with a long service life At its end alber or the alber representatives take the device or the batteries back to recycle them appropriately So please dispose of the batteries properly and do not include them with your household rubbish 16 Warranty and Liability 16 1 Warranty The time of warranty for the e motion amounts to 24 months 6 months for the batteries from the date of purchase and covers faulty material and processing defects The warranty does not include natural wear and tear damage caused by improper use forced damage unauthorized changes made on the device and or its accessories 16 2 Liability Neither Ulrich Alber GmbH nor its agents or authoriz
25. to ha sido fabricado por una empresa que cumple con la Directiva Europea 2002 96 EC relativa a los aparatos el ctricos y electr nicos y la gesti n de sus residuos Este producto puede contener sustancias perjudiciales para el medio ambiente si su manipulaci n es inapropiada o no es conforme a la legislaci n en vigor El contenedor tachado es un s mbolo que indica la recogida selectiva de aparatos el ctricos o electr nicos para incentivar siempre que sea posible el reciclaje Por favor act e de forma responsable con el medio ambiente y recicle este producto al final de su vida itl Dette product er fremstillet af en miljobevidst producent som opfylder normerne i Waste Electrical og Electronic Equipment WEEE direktiv 2002 96 CE Dette produkt kan indeholde stoffer der kan vere skadelige for milj et hvis de ikke bortskaffes i henhold til g ldende lovgivning Symbolet den overkrydsede skraldespand er placeret pa dette produkt for at opfordre til genbrug hvor det er muligt Tag venligst miljgansvar og genbrug dette produkt gennem din lokale genbrugsstation nar dets levetid er omme Dette produktet er levert fra en miljobevist leverand r som oppfyller normene i Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 CE Dette produktet kan inneholde emner som kan skade milj et om det ikke resirkuleres etter norske regler Symbolet den overkryssede s pplekasse er plassert p dette produktet for
26. u at your convenience and no extra charge If for some reason you still do not feel comfortable handling the e motion please contact your local dealer All the figures stated in the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of the wheelchair in particular ones that relate to the maximum obstruction heights must be strictly observed Also the operating and safety instructions for the wheelchair contained in the usage manual must be observed The e motion wheels are not equipped with any independent brakes Consequently parking brakes must be fitted to the wheelchair that can be adjusted to the e motion wheels In order to operate the e motion any drum brakes fitted to the wheelchair must be removed In such cases retrofitting parking brakes to the wheelchair is absolutely essential When transferring an occupant into or out of the wheelchair the e motion drive must be switched off and the parking brakes applied Under no circumstances may the push rims be used to assist in transferring the occupant The e motion is designed both for indoor and outdoor use Fundamentally however firm ground is a prerequisite for operating the unit If a mobile phone or similar device is to be used the e motion should provisionally be switched off on safe ground Also travel close to strong electric interference fields should be avoided Never use the e motion before you participated in the instruction session 1 Standard D
27. y when the wheelchair is on a horizontal level The user must pay particular attention to the following a The tilt support must be unobstructed b Please be extra careful when driving over obstacles higher than 40 mm and narrower than the sidewalk s curb c The critical height of obstacles must be tested individually for each wheelchair equipped with the e motion and his her driver d The point at which a certain wheelchair equipped with the e motion tilts backwards at its back axle must also be tested by its user The critical limit is reached at the point where the tilted wheelchair falls backwards D Important safety note Due to blows or impact caused for example by unintentionally setting down on too high kerbs particularly the toothed sections d in the anti tipping supports may be subject to above average loading Consequently the condition of the teeth see illustration for the precise position should be checked at least once a week Condition of toothed sections Undamaged teeth anti tipping supports can continue to be used Teeth twisted replace anti tipping supports immediately Swivel the anti tipping supports as shown Toothed section d sits tight within the holder e and the adjusting tube f and cannot be twisted anti tipping supports can continue to be used Toothed section d can be twisted within the holder e or the adjusting tube
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