User Manual M15 - Sherman Oaks Medical
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1. 9 2 Function display The remote control is activated after pushing any of the operating controls introduced in Chapter 9 1 All display elements light up hereby for approx 1 second refer to the adjacent graphic illustration Push the button 23 on the remote control to simultaneously switch on both e motion wheels in power stage 1 Power stage 1 and the charge status of both battery packs is indicated in the display A beep sounds at the e motion wheels The LEDs 1 on the wheel hub also signal the charge status of the respective battery pack If you press the button 23 longer than 3 seconds you will activate or deactivate the rollback lock see chapter 6 3 with this action Attention Power stage 1 is also activated at the same time Push the button 22 on the remote control to simultaneously switch on both e motion wheels in power stage 2 Power stage 2 and the charge status of both battery packs is indicated in the display Two beeps sound at the e motion wheels The LEDs 1 on the wheel hub also signal the charge status of the respective battery pack If you press the button 22 longer than 3 seconds you will activate or deactivate the rollback lock see chapter 6 3 with this action Attention Power stage 2 is also activated at the same time Push the button 24 on the remote control to simultaneously switch off both e motion wheels A zero and the charge status of both battery packs is indicate2. These few steps complete the mounting of the e motion wheels on your wheelchair Driving is only permitted with e motion wheels that are correctly engaged in the wheel receiver 15 Check the functionality of your wheelchair brakes 16 before each drive They must be adjusted correctly to the e motion wheels and able to prevent the unintentional rolling away of the wheelchair at any time Therefore always mount the e motion wheels according to their identification on the left and right side of your wheelchair respec tively SVE ei 2 2 Switching on the wheels on the wheel hub You can now switch on the system if the two e motion wheels were correctly mounted to your wheelchair as described in Chapter 2 1 Push the On Off buttons 5 located in the wheel hub for approximately one second e e motion with remote control optional Depending on the power stage used last refer to chapter 6 an acoustic signal sounds one signal tone for power stage 1 two signal tones for power stage 2 e e motion with remote control optional A signal tone sounds All five LEDs 1 of the display light up briefly and then change to the display status for the charge status of the battery pack see Chapter 5 1 e The wheel is operational after approx 2 3 seconds and you can start driving Please note the instructions in Chapters 3 and 11 Note If the switched on wheels are
3. e motion Gebrauchsanweisung User manual Instructions d utilisation Manual de instrucciones Istruzioni per l uso Brugsvejledning Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning Instruktionsbok K ytt ohjeet Service Center Deutschland Montag bis Donnerstag von 8 00 18 00 Uhr Freitags von 8 00 16 00 Uhr erreichbar unter Telefon 0800 9096 250 geb hrenfrei alber o R Der e motion ist klassifiziert als Ger t Typ B 18 15 16 Content 1 Introduction 1 1 Important safety information please be sure to observe 1 2 Intended use of the e motion 1 3 Permissible operating conditions places of use 1 4 Standard scope of delivery 1 5 Optional accessories 1 6 Specifications 1 7 The most important elements at a glance 2 Start up 2 1 Mounting the wheels 2 2 Switching on the wheels on the wheel hub 2 3 Switching on the wheels with the remote control optional 2 4 Switching off the wheels on the wheel hub 2 5 Switching off the wheels with the remote control optional 2 6 Removing the wheels 2 7 Transport and storage of the wheels 3 General safety instructions for driving with the e motion 4 Battery pack 4 1 Safety instructions on charging the battery pack 4 2 Charging the battery pack 4 3 Removal and protection of the battery pack 4 4 Storage and transport of the battery packs removed from the wheel 4 5 Protection of the wheel w
4. approx every 2 seconds They mean 5 LEDs come on Battery pack is charged 100 Avoid driving down slopes at high speeds because a forced shut down of the wheel may occur due to the current return in the wheels and the risk of overvoltage in the battery pack 4 LEDs come on Battery pack is charged 80 3 LEDs come on Battery pack is charged 60 2 LEDs come on Battery pack is charged 40 We recommend not driving too far without charging the batteries first 1 LED comes on Battery pack is charged 20 Charge the batteries before starting a ride 1 LED red flashes Battery pack is charged 10 Charge the batteries before starting a ride SEOOOO OOOO 0000909 00000 08088A 00000 SR eee corns corno evens stone ances 5 2 Display during charging of battery pack 1 LED red flashes Battery pack is charged less then 20 LED red flashes 1 LED flashes 1 LED come on Battery pack is charged between 20 and 40 1 LED flashes 2 LEDs come on Battery pack is charged between 40 and 60 1 LED flashes 3 LEDs come on Battery pack is charged between 60 and 80 1 LED flashes A LEDs come on Battery pack is charged between 80 and 100 5 LEDs come on Battery pack is fully charged The e motion wheel shuts off automatically if the charger plug 27 is pulled from the charger socket 3 If a fault occurs during the charging process all LEDs flash slowly an
5. of the wheel may otherwise change requiring them to be reset by the specialist dealer An optional bracket 17 is available to store the remote control on the wheelchair Activation deactivation of the button lock To prevent accidental activation of functions the buttons of the remote control can be locked For this purpose press the information button 20 two times in quick succes sion The lock of the keypad will be shown in the display 21 as L alternating with the displays of other functions already activated and an error display if applicable The button lock remains active until it is canceled again For this purpose press the information button 20 again two times in quick succession Based on an average daily use of the remote control the life of the battery already inserted at the factory is roughly 5 years If the battery replacement becomes necessary the battery symbol lights up at the lower right part of the display during all display situations The battery may only be replaced by the specialist dealer authorized by Alber lt h on T CTs HI HI DHA UI
6. regulations in this matter before commenc ing your journey and also on the legal applicable regulations in your country of origin or your vacation destination in regard to the air transport of batteries and rechargeable lithium ion batteries 4 4 Storage and transport of the battery packs removed from the wheel Never subject the battery pack to humidity water rain water snow etc Information regarding storage e The battery pack removed from the wheel should always be stored upright as shown in the graphic illustration and inaccessible to children e Charge the battery pack before long term storage and check the charge status every 3 months e Store the battery pack at a cool and dry location where it is protected from damage and unauthorized access Information regarding transport e The battery pack should generally be transported in the original package therefore keep the carton e The battery pack may remain in the wheel with all types of transport except air trans port This must be clarified with the respective airline when transporting the battery pack by plane see note in Chapter 4 3 Contact your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Center for clarification prior to shipping or transporting a damaged battery pack Instructions in case of damages or defect of the battery pack If the battery pack is damaged or defective it must be set apart and inspected Please contact
7. the device orientation by an authorized spe cialist dealer 1 2 Intended use of the e motion Wheelchairs with added e motion wheels are exclusively intended for the transport of persons with walking impairments No other parts may be added on except the accessories approved by Alber for operation The e motion must be handled under the following prerequisites e Observing the specifications instructions and recommendations of this instruction manual The device is handled exclusively by an instruction person Neither the user nor third parties have made technical modifications to the device A person having received orientation is someone who has been instructed on the assigned duties and possible hazards result ing from improper action and who has been introduced into the handling of the e motion This is normally the drive of the wheelchair to which the e motion wheels have been installed Instruction is provided by authorized specialist dealership or Ulrich Alber GmbH Handling of the e motion by persons not having received instruction or unsuitable users is explicitly prohibited The intended use also includes compliance with this instruction manual s stipulated specifications on performing safety checks as well as observation and compliance with the safety and hazard information on driving operation The e motion may not be used for purpose contradicting the intended use This applies especially to any type of load trans port such a
8. wheel by its rim There is no risk of damaging the wheel at these points Pay special attention to the fins 7 and the stub axle 8 on the rear of the wheel when putting or placing down the wheel Both parts may not be damaged The specifications of the respective wheelchair manufacturer regarding the securing of the complete wheelchair and or its individual parts apply for transport We recommend removing the e motion wheels from the wheelchair and transporting them individually During transport the wheels must be secured against flying about in all cases so that they cannot lead to danger for the occupants during a braking maneuver To secure the wheels we suggest we do not assume any liability for this recommendation fastening them in the vehicle with sufficiently strong fabric straps as shown in the graphic illustra tion If there are national regulations regarding the securing of wheelchairs and wheels in your country these have priority and must be observed In regard to dangerous traffic situations or more precisely in regard to an accident sit ting in the wheelchair during transport is strictly forbidden The national legal regulations apply in all cases Ulrich Alber GmbH and its representatives reject any liability for accidents of any type and their consequences which come about as a result of the non observance of these notes 9 3 General safety instructions for driving with the e motion The opera
9. your specialist dealer and discuss the further procedure regarding return ship ment and repair with him By no means may the defective damaged battery pack continue to be used or opened transported with the protective cover 13 in place Transport or storage without the protective cover in place 13 is not permitted HE The battery pack 12 removed from the wheel may only be stored or 4 5 Protection of the wheel with the battery pack removed After you have removed the battery pack and secured it as described in Chapter 4 3 in the next step you must protect the wheel against dirt and damage as follows Remove the cover 18 and push it slightly into the wheel hub in place of the battery pack as shown in the graphic illustration Insert a coin into the slot 32 of one of the two locking pins 19 Push the locking pin 19 inside and rotate it by 90 degrees Repeat the procedure with the second locking pin 19 The cover 18 has only been correctly inserted into the wheel hub if it does not pro trude beyond it at any point The cover 18 is only correctly secured in the wheel hub if its marks 33 and the slots 32 of the locking pins 19 are properly aligned refer to the following graphic illustration A B A Locking pin locked B Locking pin released 33 33 ther humidity nor foreign objects e g metal shavings small nails HH Protect the wheel i
10. Pull the charger plug 27 only now from the charger socket 3 Close the charger socket 3 again with the rubber cover 2 When the e motion wheels are not used for some time more than 1 day the charger must first be disconnected from the line supply socket and then from the battery pack Always check the charge status of the battery packs each time you prepare to drive They should be fully charged before beginning to drive Please follow also the notes and instructions in the manual accom panying the charger The e motion wheel shuts off automatically if the charger plug 27 is pulled from the charger socket 3 If a fault occurs during the charging process all 5 LEDs flash at the same time If the e motion wheels have been left attached to the wheelchair during charging switch off both wheels before beginning with the charge process and secure the wheelchair with its parking brakes against rolling away unintentionally If you disregard this and the wheels roll away during the charging process an acoustic warning signal sounds several beeps to alert you to this critical safety condition Remove the rubber covers 2 only to charge the battery pack Attach the rubber covers 2 again to the wheel hub after the charg ing process is completed 4 3 Removal and protection of the battery pack We once more point out that the battery pack always remains in the wheel hub of the e moti
11. attery packs at temperatures below 0 C or over 40 C When attempting to charge the batteries outside of this temperature range the automatic mechanism of the e motion wheel cuts off the charge process automatically e Your e motion uses power each time it is used You should never run the battery pack completely empty since this may damage it over time We recommend recharging the battery pack after each use if possible e Only use the Alber charger supplied with the e motion to charge the battery pack This switches off automatically as soon as the battery pack is charged up For this reason overloading is not possible When the e motion wheels are not used for some time more than 1 day the charger must first be disconnected from the line supply socket and then from the battery pack Use the battery packs only for the purposes outlined in these operating instructions Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack Never shorten the poles of the battery pack with metallic objects Never shorten the poles with metallic objects Do not submerge the battery pack in water This could cause irreparable damages Attach the protective cover for the battery contacts 13 as soon as you have removed it from the wheel e The service life of a battery pack also depends on its storage location Therefore do not leave the battery pack at hot locations for long er periods regardless whether it is installed in the wheel hub or has been r
12. cess Caution with condensation If the charging device is brought from a cold room into a warm room condensation can form Wait using the charger in this case until the condensate has evaporated This may take several hours Never carry out the charging process in rooms where humidity may settle on the charger Never carry the charger on the power cable or the charger cables Never pull on the power cable to remove the charger from the socket Route the power cable and the attached two charger cables to prevent persons from stepping on them or tripping over them and to keep them from being exposed to damaging impacts or stresses Do not operate the charger if the power cable one or both charger cables or the plugs attached to them are damaged Damaged parts must be replaced without delay by the specialist dealership authorized by Alber Never use or dismantle the charger if it has incurred a hard blow was dropped or damaged otherwise Bring the damaged charger for repair to a specialist dealer authorized by Alber The charger may not be used by small children The charger may only be operated at 100 V 240 V AC Do not disassemble or modify the charger Do not cover the charger during the charging process and do not place any objects on top of the device Place the charger securely in a vertical position on a level surface Do not expose the cable and the plug to any pressure Excessive stretching or bending the cable pinching the cable bet
13. d an acoustic warning tone sounds refer to Chapter 5 3 5 3 Acoustic error messages The following table describes the errors occurring most frequently and are mainly due to faulty handling of the e motion wheel They mean e Short signal tone duration approx 0 2 seconds Long signal tone duration approx 0 8 seconds Acoustic Repetition Error description What to do signal on the Acoustic signal wheel SS every 8 seconds Overvoltage in the battery pack a forced shut The error occurs especially when driving down down is immediately pending slopes with fully charged battery pack Drive at a slower speed ss every 10 seconds Overvoltage of the battery pack the drive was The error occurs especially when driving down shut down by force slopes with fully charged battery pack Drive at a slower speed ER every 10 seconds The charging process was terminated because Charge the battery packs only at temperatures the ambient temperature above 0 C is below 0 C and or below 40 C above 0 C ESCH every 5 minutes Voltage of the battery pack lt 20 remaining Charge the battery pack as soon as possible capacity ne every 60 seconds Undervoltage of the battery pack lt 10 Charge the battery pack immediately remaining capacity a forced shut down is immediately pending eee every 10 seconds Undervoltage of the battery pack lt 5 Complete a ride down a slope Charge the battery remainin
14. d in the display A beep sounds at the e motion wheels If the remote control does not detect the two wheels for example due to a poor remote communica tion the information message shown here appears on the display If button 1 or 2 is pressed longer than 3 second to activate or deactivate the rollback lock a long signal tone sounds on the e motion wheel in each case If the rollback lock is active the following will be displayed the current charge status of the two battery packs an H in alternating fashion the power stage currently set 1 or 2 and if applicable additional functions e g the button lock In case of an error only the corresponding error code is displayed When activating the button lock the following is shown in the display the current charge status of the two battery packs an L in alternating fashion the power stage currently set 1 or 2 and in case an error occurs the corresponding error code 9 3 Display of the battery pack charge status The charge status of the two e motion batte
15. delivery of the e motion 13 2 Guarantee of durability Alber provides a 24 month guarantee of durability for the e motion exception the guarantee of durability for the battery pack is 12 months The guarantee of durability does not include devices where the serial numbers have been altered disfigured or removed wear parts such as tires or operating controls e defects due to natural wear and tear faulty handling in particular defects due to non compliance with this user manual defects due to accidents negligent damage the effects of fire or water force majeure and other events which lie outside the influence of Alber e any servicing work required due to daily use e g replacing the tires e Checking the device without finding any fault 13 3 Liability Ulrich Alber GmbH as the manufacturer of the e motion is not responsible for its safety and reliability if the e motion is handled inappropriately the e motion is not serviced by an authorized specialist dealer or by Ulrich Alber GmbH every 2 years the e motion is operated contrary to instructions notes in this user manual the e motion is operated with insufficient battery charge repairs or other work is carried out by unauthorized persons foreign parts parts not belonging to the system are attached or connected to the e motion parts of the e motion are dismantled Ihre Alber Vertretung Your Alber representative Votre repr sentation Alber Vostra rappre
16. e unlikely event of overheating or fire of the battery pack it must not come into contact with water or any other liquids at any rate The battery manufacturers recommend sand as the only useful means to extinguish the fire Before starting a ride journey observe the following The e motion may only be attached to wheelchairs with hand rims which have been approved by Ulrich Alber GmbH for this purpose e Therefore always mount the e motion wheels according to their identification on the left and right side of your wheelchair respectively Incorrectly attached wheels may lead to accidents because of their different programming The bracket for the e motion may only be assembled and altered by Ulrich Alber GmbH or the medical supplies provider authorized by Alber e The wheelchair user manual must be followed when using the e motion e The wheelchair may not be driven without the two anti tippers attached Attach the original anti tippers of the wheelchair manufacturer or the optionally available Alber anti tippers to your wheelchair Before each ride check the condition of the e motion wheels The e motion may no longer be operated once the tires have reached their wear limit a tire thread can no longer be seen Before each ride check the function of the parking brakes of your wheelchair You may not drive without functioning parking brakes If your wheelchair has pneumatic tires Check the tire pressure of the e motion wheels at
17. e g on loose gravel sand mud snow ice or through deep puddles Never leave the e motion unattended either switched off or on e The performance of the e motion can be impaired by electromagnetic fields for example generated by mobile phones The supplemen tary drive must therefore be switched off when mobile phones are used in direct proximity to the wheelchair The e motion can have a disruptive effect on other equipment such as security panels in department stores e Escalators and motorized walkways may not be entered with the e motion While driving at the highest speed never change the direction of travel suddenly to the left or right as this many cause the wheelchair to tip over to the side Reduce your speed when negotiating curves Ifyou intend to stop with your wheelchair on an incline or downhill slope the wheelchair must be parked perpendicular to the slope or incline and the parking brake pulled Pull the parking brakes of your wheelchair after each ride or when stopping the wheelchair to prevent unintentional rolling away Never drive parallel along slopes Never reach into the spokes of the e motion wheels while driving or into the front wheels of your wheelchair Brake the e motion gently and according to your speed not abruptly While driving in vehicles sit only on the seats installed there using the pertaining restraint systems Disregarding these instructions bears the risk that both you and t
18. e in your home country If the combination of the e motion wheels with a wheelchair are approved in your country for use as a seat in vehicles or transport vehi cles for disabled persons the wheelchair and the e motion wheels must be secured according to the applicable regulations and laws of your country Suitable mechanical systems must be chosen which relieve the axles of the e motion during this type of use and do not put additional strain on them No additional forces may work on the stub axles of the e motion wheels Ulrich Alber GmbH rejects any liability for accidents and their consequences or for damages to the wheelchair or the e motion wheels due to non compliance with the regulations and laws applying in your country and the use of prohibited or unsuitable safety systems 11 3 Obstacles Overcome obstacles e g curbs only while driving backward if possible The maximum permitted height of the obstacle is thereby 50 mm Attention When driving over obstacles in reverse the full functionality of the Alber anti tippers is not guaranteed Therefore drive slowly and carefully in reverse until the wheels of your e motion touch the obstacle Then carefully drive over the obstacle We recommend the assistance of an accompanying person 11 4 Hazard points and hazardous situations e The operator of the wheelchair makes an independent decision about the routes to be traveled based on his her driving skills and physi cal capabili
19. e left wheel or in the battery pack of the left wheel If an error is indicated according to the table on the following page and the right battery symbol flashes at the same time the error indicated occurs only in the right wheel or in the battery pack of the right wheel If an error is indicated according to the table on the following page and both battery symbols flash at the same time the error indicated occurs in both wheels or in the battery packs of both wheels Table Error Messages Indication in Acoustic sig Repetition Error description What to do the display nal on the Acoustic wheel signal every 10 Overtemperature Switch off the system and allow it to J ee seconds of the motor cool down observe the ambient tem perature every 8 Overvoltage in the battery pack a forced The error occurs especially when driving eo seconds shut down is immediately pending down slopes with fully charged battery l pack Drive at a slower speed every 10 Overvoltage of the battery pack The error occurs especially when driving eo seconds The system is shut down by force down slopes with
20. e motors move the e motion wheels according to the power stage selected and the preprogrammed power assistance The automatic rollback delay kicks in when the wheel electronics senses the wheel rolling back against the original direction of travel This means that the wheels are slowed down by braking for 5 seconds thus being prevented from rolling back This is followed by two short signal tones and the brake function is gradually cancelled The wheel run free after 5 seconds Safe travel on a slope with activated hill holder depends on the total weight weight of the person in the wheelchair the wheelchair both e motion wheels and any other accessories as well as the charge level of the battery The following table shows which slopes can be travelled safely with only a minimally charged battery Total weight Slope that is safe to travel 115 kg 14 140 kg 11 50 170 kg 9 Activating deactivating the rollback delay To activate the rollback delay push the following buttons on the remote control e button 1 23 for activation in power stage 1 or button 2 22 for activation in power stage 2 Push the buttons longer than 3 seconds Activation is confirmed with a long signal tone If you want to switch off the rollback delay push depending on the selected power stage button 1 or 2 again longer than 3 seconds Deactivation is confirmed with a long signal sound Alternatively you can also switch off the e motio
21. e optional remote control must be disinfected before re use To do this use cleaning agents suitable for disinfection by wiping according to the instructions of the corresponding manufacturer 12 4 Disposal This device its battery pack and accessories are long lasting products However they may contain materials that prove to be hazardous for the environment if they are disposed of in places e g landfills that are not intended for this purpose according 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 manner and bring this product to your regional recycling centre at the end of its service life Please familiarize yourself with the applicable legislation in your country regarding disposal because the WEEE Directive 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 and environmentally sound disposal 13 Guarantee warranty and liability 13 1 Warranty for defects Alber guarantees that the e motion is free from defects at the time of transfer These warranty claims expire 24 months after
22. econds The charge process was terminated because Repair is required one battery pack is defective avery 10 seconds Overtemperature Switch off the system and allow it to cool down of the motor observe the ambient temperature every 10 seconds The signal coming from the push rim is applied A foreign object may have become wedged in the longer than one wheel rotation push rim Remove this foreign object Defect in the wheel repair required A serious fault of the system is present if other error messages than those shown in the list are signaled The e motion wheel is then no longer operational and must be sent to the Alber factory for inspection 6 Power stages and stored parameters 6 1 Power stages Individual driving parameters can be assigned individually to each e motion wheel to possibly adapt a wheel to an existing disease pattern of the wheelchair driver With regards to this topic please contact your specialist dealer The standard version of the e motion is equipped with only one power stage Both power stages can only be utilized with a remote control which is offered as optional accessory and can be retrofitted at any time Power stage 1 factory setting A beep sounds when switching on the wheel the motor output is 50 of the maximum possible output of the e motion This power stage is primarily recommended for driving indoors This results in low current consumption the batter
23. emoved from it Especially the trunks boots of passenger cars parked in the sun should be used only for transport but not for general storage Wheel The orientation of the sensors is checked during the charge process for this reason neither compression nor tensile forces may be exerted on the push rim during this time Make sure during each charge process that both push rims are free from any load or weight If the push rims was accidentally exposed to any forces during the charge process and the sensor orientation was therefore misadjusted please proceed as follows Make sure that the push rim is not exposed to any loads that is neither to tensile or compression forces Carry out the charge process once more for approx 10 minutes this will readjust the sensors Complete the charge process The correct charging process on the e motion wheels is described below Carry out the charging process only according to these instructions 4 2 Charging the battery pack e Open the rubber cover 2 attached on the wheel hub above the charge socket 3 Push the charger plug 27 into the charger socket 3 Push the power cable of the charger only now into an outlet Depending on the remaining capacity in the batteries one or several LEDs on the wheel come on see also Chapter 5 1 All five LEDs come on if the battery back is fully charged Pull the power plug of the charger from the socket
24. fter the other slightly to the inside and rotate them by 90 degrees e The battery pack 12 has only been correctly inserted into the wheel hub if it does not protrude beyond it at any point The cover 12 is only correctly secured in the wheel hub if its marks 33 and the slots 32 of the locking pins 11 are properly aligned refer to the graphic illustra tion The graphical illustration explains A locking pin locked B locking pin released Your e motion wheel is now completely ready for the next ride and dry Both parts may never be joined in case of dirt and moisture HE Insert the battery pack only into the wheel hub if both are clean Observe the notes in on cleaning in Chapter 12 1 5 Indicators and error messages on the wheel 5 1 Charge status of the battery pack The charge status of the two e motion battery packs is indicated by the LEDs 1 attached to the wheel Please note that because of different drive moments or possibly differently adjusted wheels the current consumption may also vary see Chapter 6 Each time when switching on a wheel and after each operation of the push rim one or several LEDs come on refer to the following table and indicate the respective charge status of the battery pack The LEDs go off after approx 10 seconds and the top green LED signal for the operational readiness of the wheel flashes
25. fully charged battery l pack Drive at a slower speed every 60 Undervoltage of the battery pack lt 10 Charge the battery pack immediately e seconds remaining capacity a forced shut down is l immediately pending every 10 Undervoltage of the battery pack lt 5 Complete a ride down a slope Charge T o seconds remaining capacity a forced shut down is the battery pack immediately l immediately pending every 10 The voltage in the battery pack is no long Charge the battery pack immediately C oo seconds er sufficient for operation the drive was l shut down by force switched on every 10 The signal coming from the push rim is A foreign object may have become o seconds applied longer than one wheel rotation wedged in the push rim Remove this ad foreign object Defect in the wheel repair required 1 time each The battery pack has less than 60 capac The achievable range is significantly ron f n time the ity of a new battery reduced Replace the battery pack l e motion is against a new one every 3 seconds The charger plug is inserted in the charger socket the wheel turns at the same time Pull the charger plug from the charger socket or stop the mo
26. g capacity a forced shut down is pack immediately immediately pending lt every 5 seconds The charger plug is inserted in the charger Check the operational readiness of the charger socket but no charge current is flowing Possible defect on the charger or wheel repair is then required Each time when The battery pack has less than 60 capacity The achievable range is significantly reduced switching on the of a new battery Replace the battery pack against a new one e motion 1 time 0 0 0 every 10 seconds The battery pack was charged longer than 12 The charger is defective is both battery packs are hours but is not completely charged charged at the same time and the error messages is indicated for both battery packs If both battery packs are charged at the same time and the error message is indicated for only one battery pack this battery pack is defective Repair is required in both cases deeg every 10 seconds The voltage in the battery pack is no longer Charge the battery pack immediately sufficient for operation the drive was shut down by force Acoustic error messages continued Acoustic Repetition Error description What to do signal on the Acoustic signal wheel 0 ee every 3 seconds The charger plug is inserted in the charger Pull the charger plug from the charger socket or socket the wheel turns at the same time stop the movement of the wheel gt 9 0 every 10 s
27. he other passengers could be injured in case of an accident Secure your wheelchair and the e motion wheels according to the respective applicable legal stipulations and rules when driving in vehicles When driving on public roads and paths observe the instructions of the Highway Code and the Federal Motor Safety Standards StVZO e The e motion is only intended for persons with limited mobility and may not be used for any other purpose e g for playing children or to transport goods Operating the e motion in the vicinity of strong magnetic fields as they may be caused by magnetic clamps transformers tomography etc is not permitted Avoid driving with the e motion during adverse conditions for example during storm hail and tall brushwood Observe the following after completing the ride with your e motion When not in operation switch off the e motion straightaway to avoid unintentionally triggering a drive movement through contact with the push rims and battery from self discharging Apply the parking brakes of the wheelchair at each stop If possible charge the battery pack on your e motion after each ride 11 2 Safety note on using the e motion in vehicles Wheelchairs or the combination of the e motion wheels with a wheelchair are not approved in all states to be used as a seat in vehicles or transport vehicles for disabled persons If you plan such use you are obligated to learn the regulations and laws applicabl
28. he wheels continue to run when the battery packs are empty the power assistance for the rolling motion and especially the braking maneuver is no longer available Special care must be exercised when driving down slopes of any kind When descending them with fully charged battery packs and at high speed this can lead to a forced shut down of the e motion due to overvoltage Although the wheels continue to run the power assistance for the braking process is no longer available For this reason drive down slopes in such cases at a low speed This is generally always advisable to be able to circumvent suddenly occurring obstacles or to bring the wheelchair to a stop Observe the information safety and hazard notes of your wheelchair manufacturer They apply also for driving with the e motion The system may shut down automatically at fully charged battery packs and at high speed Reduce your speed for TI Caution when driving on downhill slopes with fully charged battery packs this reason Overcome obstacles e g curbs only while driving backward if possible The maximum permitted height of the obstacle is thereby 50 mm Attention When driving over obstacles in reverse the full functionality of the Alber anti tippers is not guaran teed Therefore drive slowly and carefully in reverse until the wheels of your e motion touch the obstacle Then carefully drive over the obstacle We recommend the assistance of an accompanying person Obser
29. horized by Alber in this regard With the exception of the tires no part of the drive is subject to any wear worth mentioning The tires must not be used below their wear limit in order to safely transfer drive and braking force to your e motion at all times Service work and repairs to the e motion may only be carried out by authorized specialist dealers or by Alber If any errors occur please contact your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Center as well 12 3 Re use If your e motion has been made available to you by your health insurance company and you do not need it any longer you should contact your health insurance company or your medical supplies provider Your e motion can be re used easily and economically Alber recommends conducting a safety inspection before each re use depending on the condition of the device However your e motion shall be subjected to a professional safety inspection no later than every 2 years to examine the full functionality and safety e The brackets with which the e motion is secured to the wheelchair can be easily and quickly removed from the wheelchair by the authorized specialist dealer and attached to a new wheelchair e The system is protected against corrosion but as a precaution you should check it regularly by a visual check e In addition to the cleaning instructions detailed in Chapter 12 1 the push rims and all plastic parts of the e motion wheel accessible from the outside as well as th
30. ing manual may differ from the bracket mounted to your wheelchair pi Alber manufactures brackets in different designs for example as a 2 1 Mounting the wheels Different driving parameters can be assigned to each e motion wheel It is therefore absolutely necessary to always mount the two e motion wheels according to their identi fication on the left and right side of your wheelchair respectively Technically the stub axles 8 of the e motion wheels are similar to the stub axles of your previously used manual wheelchair wheels In so far you may mount the e motion wheels to your wheelchair as you are used to Unless already done place the battery pack 12 into the wheel hub and lock it with the same see Chapter 4 6 Push on the locking mechanism 4 located in the center of the wheel hub and at the same time push the stub axle 8 of the e motion wheel into the wheel receivers 15 on the wheelchair You may possible need to turn the e motion wheel a few millimetres around its axis to allow the fins 7 located at the rear of the wheel to engage with the torque receiver Check if the e motion wheel can be pulled out of the wheel receiver 15 without pushing the lock 4 If this is the case the e motion wheel is not seated correctly in the wheel receiver 15 and must be reintroduced into the wheel receiver 15 as described above Attach the second e motion wheel on the other side of the wheelchair
31. ith the battery pack removed 4 6 Inserting the battery pack 5 Indicators and error messages on the wheel 5 1 Charge status of the battery pack 5 2 Display during charging of battery pack 5 3 Acoustic error messages 6 Power stages and stored parameters 6 1 Power stages 6 3 Rollback delay only with e motion wheels with remote control 7 Automatic self switch off 7 1 Automatic wheel self switch off 7 2 Remote control optional self switch off 8 Fuse replacement 9 Remote control optional 9 1 Operating controls 9 2 Function display 9 3 Display of the battery pack charge status 9 4 Display of error messages 10 Anti tippers optional 10 1 Attaching and removing the Alber anti tippers 10 2 Using the Alber anti tippers 10 3 Important operating and safety information 11 Safety and hazard notes 11 1 Safety notes 11 2 Safety note on using the e motion in vehicles 11 3 Obstacles 11 4 Hazard points and hazardous situations 12 Care safety checks maintenance reuse and disposal 12 1 Care 12 2 Safety checks maintenance 12 3 Re use 12 4 Disposal 13 Guarantee warranty and liability 13 1 Warranty for defects 13 2 Guarantee of durability 13 3 Liability oo oo nN Oh Hi HS HB WWW PPD P A DW WWW DW DW DW WWW WW DW WWW DW MNMNMNMNMNMNMNMNMNMNMMNMN MN k RP RPP RP RP A A r r r O CO CO CO CO CO mn un Vun VUn E E UW M OON DUP E GW DW DW WM MM r O WO ON Oh Oh Un EM M CO 1 Introduction 1 1 Importan
32. lt of the overall system is present if other error messages than those listed in the display are shown or other signal tones that those listed sound on the wheels Your e motion is then no longer operational and must be sent to the Alber factory for inspection 10 Anti tippers optional Because your wheelchair may already be equipped with anti tippers Alber anti tip pers are only offered as accessory When using the original wheelchair anti tippers the instructions and safety information of the manufacturer apply to their usage When using Alber anti tippers two additional brackets are attached to your wheelchair in which the anti tippers are introduced The following instructions and safety information applies 10 1 Attaching and removing the Alber anti tippers Pull the quickpin 28 out of the receiver fork of the bracket 29 by using your thumb to press on the pin and at the same time using your forefinger and middle finger to pull it out Insert the clamping piece of the anti tipper 31 into the receiver fork of the bracket 29 Lock the receiver fork of the bracket 29 with the quickpin 28 Press on the pin with your thumb and then push it all the way against the stop into the bracket e Check the secure seat of the quickpin 28 in the receiver fork of the bracket 29 It may not be pulled out again without pushing the unlocking mechanism Attach the second anti tipper Remove anti tippers in
33. main on your wheelchair If they need to be removed for example to facilitate transport then please proceed as follows Switch off the e motion wheels if not yet done see Chapter 2 4 When using Alber anti tippers Lift your wheelchair as described in Chapter 10 2 and operated the anti tippers Reach with the fingers into the opening between wheel hub and battery pack as shown in the graphic Push on the locking mechanism 4 located in the center of the wheel hub and pull the e motion wheel with care off the wheelchair Once both wheels have been removed you can return the anti tippers to the original position as described in Chapter 10 2 Without Alber anti tippers Lift the wheelchair by its push handles Reach with the fingers into the opening between wheel hub and battery pack as shown in the graphic illustration Push on the locking mechanism 4 located in the center of the wheel hub and pull the e motion wheel with care off the wheelchair This could damage the sensors attached to them ER When removing an e motion wheel never pull on its push rims 9 2 Q AA 12 2 7 Transport and storage of the wheels You shouldn t lift or hold the e motion wheels by the push rims 9 when transporting the wheels This could damage the sensors attached to them Instead reach into the opening between the battery pack and wheel hub as shown in the graphic illustration or carry the e motion
34. mmediately after removing the battery pack Nei or other conducting metals may enter the wheel hub 4 6 Inserting the battery pack Carry out the following steps if you want to insert a battery pack again in the wheel hub Wheel Insert a coin into the slot 32 of one of the two locking pins 19 Push the locking pin 19 slightly toward the inside and turn it by approx 90 degrees until the slot 32 and the marks 33 of the cover 18 are properly aligned refer to the graphic illustration This releases the locking pin and it jumps out slightly The graphical illustration explains A locking pin locked B locking pin released Repeat the procedure with the second locking pin Remove the cover 18 from the wheel hub and store it for future transports of the wheel Check if moisture is present inside the wheel hub Dry wet spots immediately with a clean dry cloth Check if dirt or foreign objects especially metal shavings small nails or other con ducting metals are present inside the wheel hub and remove them Dry and clean especially the battery contacts 10 inside the wheel hub if necessary Battery pack Pull the protective cover 13 off the bottom of the battery pack Keep the protective cover 13 for further transports e Take the battery pack 12 and push it into the wheel hub Push the four locking pins 11 one a
35. n wheels The rollback delay is deactivated if the e motion is switched off and on again Safety notes e In case of especially steep slopes and or very heavy wheelchair drivers the rollback delay may possibly not be able to prevent a slow rolling back of the wheelchair The rollback delay is not a parking brake but delays the wheelchair from rolling back only for a few seconds Therefore secure your wheelchair with the parking brakes if you want to stop on a slope Use the rollback delay only with sufficient battery capacity if at least 2 LEDs are still on e The rollback delay must be reactivated each time after the e motion wheels have been switched off 7 Automatic self switch off To save energy time periods have been assigned to the e motion wheels and the remote control after which they are switch off automati cally 7 1 Automatic wheel self switch off The value preset at the factory for the automatic self switch off is 30 minutes This value can be changed with the optional remote control With regards to this topic please contact your specialist dealer 7 2 Remote control optional self switch off The value preset at the factory for the automatic self switch off of the remote control display is 5 minutes This value can be changed by corresponding programming of the remote control With regards to this topic please contact your specialist dealer If the remote control does not find any wheel for example because the remote c
36. not used they switch off automatically after a predefined period refer to the information in Chapter 7 2 3 Switching on the wheels with the remote control optional Instead of activating the wheels via the On Off switch 5 in the wheel hub they can also be switched on via the optionally available remote control When pushing button 1 23 both wheels are switched on in power stage 1 and one signal tone each sounds on the wheels When pushing button 2 22 both wheels are switched on in power stage 2 and two signal tones each sounds on the wheels After the wheels have been switched on the charge status of the two battery packs and the selected power stage are indicated on the display 21 Please refer to Chapter 9 for a detailed description of this and other functions displays and possible error messages A fault is present if no or more than 2 signal tones sound when switching on the wheels Refer to Chapters 5 3 or 9 4 ing on the wheels one after the other and not at the same time Activating the wheels at the same time may cause you not to hear possible warning signals see Chapter 5 3 or allocating them to the wrong wheel i For e motion systems without remote control we recommend switch WE 9 lt d 2 4 Switching off the wheels on the wheel hub d After you are done driving you should always switch off the two e motion wheels and pull the parking brakes on the wheelchair This does not save the energy of the tw
37. o bat tery packs but also prevents a possibly inadvertent rolling away of your wheelchair e Push the On Off buttons 5 located in the wheel hub for approximately one second To confirm the switch off an acoustic signal 1 beep sounds on each wheel The LED 1 on the wheels goes off Secure your wheelchair against unintentional rolled away by pulling the parking brakes of the wheelchair 2 5 Switching off the wheels with the remote control optional Please proceed as follows if you are switching off the wheels with the optional remote control Push the 0 24 button both wheels are switched off at the same time To confirm the switch off an acoustic signal 1 beep sounds on each wheel e The LED 1 on the wheels goes off The display 21 goes off after approx 5 seconds Secure your wheelchair against unintentional rolled away by pulling the parking brakes of the wheelchair Please refer to Chapter 9 for a detailed description of this and other functions displays and possible error messages therefore absolutely necessary to adjust the brakes installed on your wheelchair to the e motion wheels to be able to protect the wheel chair from at any time from unintentionally rolling away Please contact your specialist dealer in this regard EH The e motion wheels are not equipped with built in brakes It is 2 6 Removing the wheels The e motion wheels will usually re
38. ommunication could not be established it always switches off after 5 seconds This value cannot be changed 8 Fuse replacement As any electric or electronic device your e motion is equipped with fuse protection The fuse responds in case of a defect and thereby pro tects the electronic components from lasting and expensive damages The fuse of the e motion wheel is located in the electronic system inside the wheel hub A possibly required fuse replacement together with a complete diagnosis of the entire electronic system may only be carried out by the authorized specialist dealer 9 Remote control optional 9 1 Operating controls They mean Information button 20 to retrieve the current operating status with the wheels switched on as well as activate or deactivate the button lock Display 21 for the optical indication Button 2 22 to simultaneously switch on both e motion wheels in power stage 2 as well activate or deactivate the rollback lock see chapter 6 3 Button 1 23 to simultaneously switch on both e motion wheels in power stage 1 as well activate or deactivate the rollback lock see chapter 6 3 Button 0 24 to simultaneously switch off both e motion wheels e RESET button 25 to program the wheels Never push this button since the parameters stored in the software
39. on wheel and should be removed only in case of air transport or for service situa tions Please proceed as follows in this case Loosen the 4 locking pins 11 using a coin After loosening the last locking pin the battery pack 12 jumps slightly out of the wheel hub Remove the battery pack 12 from the wheel hub On the bottom of the battery pack Immediately after removing the battery pack place the round side of the protective cover 13 in the center of the battery pack housing 12 as shown in the graphic illustration and firmly push it in place e Push the buts 14 of the protective cover into the openings on the bottom of the battery pack housing and push them in place The protective cover 13 and its burls 14 must be connected firmly enough with the battery pack housing so that they cannot become detached from it on their own Protect the battery pack immediately after removing it from the e motion wheel Neither humidity nor foreign objects e g metal shavings small nails or other conducting metals may enter the openings on the battery pack The battery pack must normally only be removed from an e motion wheel in case of air transport Status of current knowledge as of June 2008 The wheels are transported in the cargo compartment of the plane the two battery packs are to be carried as hand luggage in the pas senger cabin However make sure to contact the respective airline carrier on the applicable
40. pe of delivery Anti tippers optional Bracket with wheel receiver 15 Quickpin 28 Parking brake of wheelchair 16 Receiver fork of bracket 29 Bracket for remote control optional 17 Holding rod 30 Clamping piece 31 2 Start up The e motion wheels and if applicable the accessories you ordered are mounted to your wheelchair by Alber or your specialist dealer and delivered to you ready for operation Both sides of your wheelchair are therefore equipped with new brackets 15 with wheel receivers into which the two e motion wheels are inserted see Chapter 2 1 The manual wheelchair wheels which you have previously used are also returned to you for possible future use When the e motion is delivered to you your specialist dealer will instruct you about the operation of the system and the accessories you may have ordered He will also hand the operating instructions to you which contain important information on driving in addition to the technical information The brackets 15 may only be mounted to the wheelchair by Alber or a specialist dealers authorized by Alber still screwed securely to the wheelchair If these screw connec tions have become loose or have even unscrewed please have them retightened by an authorized specialist dealership BR Check at regular intervals to make sure that the brackets 15 are complete single part or made up of separate parts For this reason graphic representations in this operat
41. regular intervals It must be between 6 0 bar 85 psi and 10 0 bar 145 psi Check the tire pressure of the steering wheels according to the notes and specifications of the wheelchair manufacturer If the air pressure is too low this can severely influence the driving behaviour and range e Check the correct seat of the e motion wheels in the two wheel receivers on your wheelchair before each ride When riding with the e motion observe the following Before driving the e motion on slopes or hills you should be able to safely master handling the device on flat terrain The maximum permissible gradient specified by the wheelchair manufacturer must not be exceeded Approach steps or steep drops with exceptional care Ifthe e motion is switched on each impulse on the push rims is converted into a drive command When stopping or waiting at poten tial hazard spots e g while waiting at a pedestrian crossing on hills and slopes or on ramps of any type remove your hands from the push rims and secure your wheelchair with the parking brakes Never reach into the wheel while the e motion is switched on Never insert or throw any objects into an e motion wheel that is switched on or off e Never attach any objects to the push rims This could lead to undesirable drive movements When driving on paths keep a sufficient distance if possible at least a wheelchair s width from the curbstone edge Avoid travel on non solid surfaces
42. ry packs is indicated in the upper half of the display 21 Please note that because of different drive moments or possibly differently adjusted wheels the current consumption may also vary see also Chapter 6 The respective charge status of a battery pack is indicated as follows 5 bars come on Battery pack is charged 100 Avoid driving down slopes at high speeds because a forced shut down of the wheel may occur due to the current return in the wheels and the risk of overvoltage in the battery pack 4 bars come on Battery pack is charged 80 3 bars come on Battery pack is charged 60 2 bars come on Battery pack is charged 40 We recommend not driving too far without charging the batteries first UI 1 bar comes on Battery pack is charged 20 Charge the batteries before starting to drive No bars come on Battery pack is empty Driving without charging the battery pack is not possible 9 4 Display of error messages If an error is indicated according to the table on the following page and the left battery symbol flashes at the same time the error indicated occurs only in th
43. s moving general objects of daily use or additional persons Escalators and motorized walkways may not be entered with the e motion It is also not permitted to combine the e motion with accessories not approved by Alber Any use contrary to the directions and recommendations of this operating manual or exceeding the technical performance lim its defined in these instructions is considered by Alber as misuse of the device Alber refuses any liability for resulting damage occurrences 1 3 Permissible operating conditions places of use Observe the instructions on permissible operating conditions in the user manual of your wheelchair to which the e motion is attached Any limitations on permissible operating conditions e g maximum climbing capacity maximum permissible obstacle height maximum user weight etc must also be observed when operating the e motion The e motion may be operated only at temperatures between 25 C and 50 C Avoid travel on non solid surfaces e g on loose gravel sand mud snow ice or through deep puddles Observe the safety and hazard notes in Chapter 11 1 4 Standard scope of delivery e two e motion wheels e two battery packs maintenance free two protective covers for the wheel contacts e two protective covers for the battery contacts one mains charger inc operating instructions These operating instructions The wheelchair must have special brackets for attaching the e motion If this is no
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45. t safety information please be sure to observe The e motion is an add on drive for wheelchairs For safety reasons it may only be operated by persons who have received instructions on its handling can move and coordinate both hands or arms without major restrictions are physically and mentally able to safely operate the device in all operating situations For new units orientation regarding the device operation is included in the scope of delivery and is provided by arranging an appointment with your specialist dealer This service is free of charge Please contact your specialist dealer also if you are not yet sure about handling the e motion In case of possible technical malfunctions you may contact your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Center Phone 0800 9096 250 When operating the e motion you should exactly follow the data specified by the manufacturer of your wheelchair for exam ple the maximum slopes the tire pressure in the wheels etc as well as its general operating instructions Specifications on limit values must never be exceeded The e motion should first be switched of on safe terrain when starting to use mobile phones or similar devices Travel near strong electrical interference fields should also be avoided The operation of the e motion may possibly cause disturbances in other facilities for example anti theft barriers in depart ment stores Be absolutely sure not to start up the e motion prior to
46. t the case please contact your specialist dealer directly or one of the Alber factory representatives 1 5 Optional accessories Rechargeable battery pack spare battery Anti tippers for the wheelchair Remote control Bracket for remote control Spoke cover We recommend using only original Alber accessories The e motion is designed to yield superb performance when using with original Alber accessories Alber is not liable for damages on the product or accidents e g fires etc caused by a malfunction of non original accessories or spare parts e g leakage or explosion of a bat tery pack The warranty does not cover any repair required due to a malfunction of non original accessories However you may commission repairs on a chargeable basis USA Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 1 6 Specifications Range 25 km per ISO 7176 4 Max speed 6 km h Drive power 2 x 60 W Motor voltage 24 V Operating temperature 25 C 50 C Max load capacity 130 kg Battery pack Battery type Lithium Ions Nominal operating vol
47. tage 25 2 V Charge temperature 0 C 40 C Weight of the individual parts Wheel 9 2 kg Battery pack 1 3 kg Battery charger 0 8 kg Overall weight 21 0 kg Range 25 km per ISO 7176 4 The range varies depending on the terrain traversed and the prevailing driving conditions The stated range can be achieved if driving conditions are optimal even terrain freshly charged batteries ambient temperature of 20 C even travel etc CC The e motion complies with the EC directive for medical products 93 42 EEC We reserve the right to make alterations to the technology and design as part of ongoing further developments Battery charger Please refer to the technical notes and instructions in the manual accompanying the charger 1 7 The most important elements at a glance Please unfold the general drawing contained in the envelope Wheel Protective cover for battery contacts LED display 1 Cover 18 Rubber cover of the charger socket 2 Locking pin of the cover 19 Charger socket 3 Lock of the stub axle 4 Remote control optional On Off button 5 Info button 20 Handle area 6 Display 21 Fins rear of wheel 7 Button 2 22 Stub shaft 8 Button 1 23 Push rim 9 Button 0 24 Battery contacts inside of wheel hub 10 Reset button 25 Battery pack Battery pack locking pin 11 Battery charger Battery pack 12 Housing 26 Protective cover for battery contacts 13 Charger plug 27 Burls of plastic cover 14 Wheelchair not included in sco
48. the parking brakes must be applied on the wheelchair Roll ing away e g due to unintentional drive commands is hereby prevented When conditions are wet the grip of the tires on the surface is reduced there is an increased risk of slipping Adjust your driving behaviour accordingly and never drive with run down tires 12 Care safety checks maintenance reuse and disposal 12 1 Care As already pointed out in other chapters the battery pack principally remains in the e motion wheel and is only removed for service situa tions or air transport Cleaning is therefore usually only done on the surface of the wheel and not inside the wheel hub or on the bottom of the battery pack Neither damp nor wet cloths or liquid cleaning agents may be used for any cleaning procedure This means rub the wheel and the inside battery pack only with dry cloths Always make sure that neither liquids nor moisture enters the wheel hub or the battery pack 12 2 Safety checks maintenance Your e motion is an exceptionally low maintenance device Nonetheless check all attachment and accessory parts for a firm seat at regular intervals Your e motion shall be subjected to a professional safety inspection no later than every 2 years to examine the full functionality and safety Especially damages due to system usage or wear and fatigue signs can be uncovered during this inspection that are not detect able from the outside Please contact your specialist dealer aut
49. the reverse order 10 2 Using the Alber anti tippers e Push with the foot against an anti tipper as shown in the graphic illustration At the same time pull the wheelchair by its handles slightly to the top and rear until the wheelchair was raised and the anti tippers engage in a fixed position You can not attach or remove a wheel Repeat the process with the second anti tipper on the other side of the wheelchair e Once the wheels have been attached you can return the anti tippers to the original position To do so push the wheelchair forward and the holding rod 30 back with the foot at the same time 10 3 Important operating and safety information H Jacking up the wheelchair while the driver is in it is not permitted Anti tippers are no transfer rolls Do not move the wheelchair while jacked up making the settings or operation with your hand There is a risk of crushing due to the required high spring force between holding rod 30 and the clamping piece 31 i Careful when adjusting or folding the anti tippers especially when 11 Safety and hazard notes For reasons of safety apply the wheelchair parking brakes when you have stopped especially on hills and slopes to avoid the wheelchair from rolling away unintentionally In order to ensure safe use of your e motion the following notes must be strictly observed 11 1 Safety notes In th
50. ties Before starting a ride the user must check the e motion wheels for run down or damaged tires as well as the charge status of the two battery packs and the proper functioning of the optical and acoustic signal devices on the wheel and the remote control e These safety checks as well as the personal driving skills of the user are particularly important at the following hazard points which are to be negotiated at the discretion of the e motion driver Quays landing places and moorings paths and places near bodies of water unsecured bridges and dikes narrow paths sloping paths e g ramps and entrance ramps narrow paths on a downhill slope mountain paths narrow and or steep sloping paths on main traffic routes and side streets or near steep drops leaf and snow covered or icy tracks roads ramps and lifts on vehicles When negotiating a curve or when turning on hills or sloping paths there can be an increased inclination to tip to the side due to a shift in the center of gravity For this reason carry out this drive maneuver with increased caution and at a slower speed Utmost caution is called for when crossing roads junctions and railway crossing points Never cross rail tracks embedded in roads or at railway crossings parallel as the wheels could become jammed Utmost care is called for when traversing ramps and lifts on vehicles The e motion must be switched off while the ramp or Lift is being raised or lowered Likewise
51. tion of the e motion wheels is analogous to the manual wheels you have used so far This means that you can move your wheelchair with the push rims 9 as used to however the power assistance of the e motion must be taken into account see also Chapter 6 It is therefore recommended to first conduct some training on driving after receiving the e motion This will help you to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the drive and its fea tures Make sure that the parking brakes 16 of your wheelchair were adjusted to the e motion wheels thereby preventing unintentional roll ing away If this has not been done contact the speciality dealership authorized by Alber and have the brakes readjusted e motion with remote control optional First select power stage 1 for the initial driving attempts Switch only to power stage 2 after you have familiarized yourself with the power assistance of the drive e motion without remote control Start your first driving attempts with special care and begin your training on level surfaces Important information Carry out your driving training in areas without obstacles Before driving the e motion on slopes or hills you should be able to safely master handling the device on flat terrain Always adjust your speed to the circumstances to be able e g to safely circumvent obstacles that may suddenly occur or to stop your wheelchair Always drive up slopes with full battery packs Although t
52. ve the safety and hazard notes in Chapter 11 4 Battery pack 4 1 Safety instructions on charging the battery pack The battery packs 12 always remain in the wheel hubs of the e motion wheels and should be removed only in case of air transport or for service situations The charge process takes only place directly on the wheels which do not have to be removed from the wheelchair for this purpose Principally both battery packs should always be recharged at the same time the charger is therefore equipped with two charger cables Read and follow all instructions and warning information included with the charger before starting with the charging process and pay attention to the following warning notes Wheelchair Switch off both wheels before beginning with the charge process and secure the wheelchair with its parking brakes against rolling away unintentionally Battery charger Only use the supplied Alber charger to charge the e motion battery pack This switches off automatically as soon as the battery pack is charged up For this reason overloading is not possible Do not charge any other battery packs with the charger except those delivered When the e motion wheels are not used for some time more than 1 day the charger must first be disconnected from the line supply socket and then from the battery pack Never use a charger not supplied by Alber Never subject the charger to humidity water rain water snow during the charge pro
53. vement of the wheel Table Error Messages continued Indication in Acoustic sig Repetition Error description What to do the display nal on the Acoustic wheel signal every 5 The charger plug is inserted in the charger Check the operational readiness of the ee seconds socket but no charge current is flowing charger Possible defect on the charger or wheel repair is then required every 10 The battery pack was charged longer than The charger is defective is both battery 000 seconds 12 hours but is not completely charged packs are charged at the same time and the error messages is indicated for both battery packs If both battery packs are charged at the same time and the error message is indicated for only one battery pack this battery pack is defective Repair is required in both cases every 10 The charging process was terminated Charge the battery packs only at tem o seconds because the ambient temperature peratures l is below 0 C above 0 C or and above 0 C below 40 C every 10 The charge process was terminated because Repair is required 0000 seconds one battery pack is defective A serious fau
54. ween a wall and a window frame or placing heavy objects on the cable or the plug may cause electrical shock or fire Never shorten the two poles with metallic objects Make sure that the plug is firmly plugged into the socket Do not touch the plug with wet hands Do not use the plug of the charger and or the plug of the power cable if they are wet or soiled Clean them with a dry cloth before plugging them into the socket After the charge procedure is completed first pull the plug of the charger from the socket and then the charger plug from the e motion wheels Do not plug the charger plug into the charge socket while the battery has been removed Battery pack Only the battery packs supplied by Alber may be used for the operation of the e motion wheels Other battery types may burst and cause injuries or property damages Never charge the batteries in the presence or vicinity of flammable liquids or gasses Keep the battery pack away from fire Never subject the wheels with the battery packs in them to humidity water rain water snow during the charge process In the unlikely event of overheating or fire of the battery pack it must not come into contact with water or any other liquids at any rate The battery manufacturers recommend sand as the only useful means to extinguish the fire Never carry out the charging process in rooms where humidity may settle on the wheels with the battery packs in them Never charge the b
55. y packs are preserved and achieve a greater range per battery charge than in power stage 2 Power stage 2 factory settings only in connection with optional remote control Two beeps sound when switching on the wheel the motor output is 80 of the maximum possible output of the e motion This power stage is primarily recommended for driving outdoors The current consumption is higher than in power stage 1 resulting in a correspondingly lower range per battery charge 6 2 Power assistance To start moving an e motion wheel the push rim mounted to it is moved forward to drive forward or backward to drive backward This movement requires a certain amount of force in the hands of the wheelchair driver The push rim of the e motion wheel can now be set so that a comparatively small push is already sufficient to set the wheel in motion Programming is done by the specialist dealer authorized by Alber who will also be glad to educate you on additional options of the indi vidual adjustment of the e motion 6 3 Rollback delay only with e motion wheels with remote control If your e motion is equipped with remote control it will have a rollback delay that can be activated This helps the wheelchair driver to drive up slopes and ramps by preventing the wheelchair from rolling back while repositioning the hands after a push motion Driving up slopes and down inclines with activated rollback delay You can drive up and down slopes as usual whereby th
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