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The PARAVAN PR series User's Manual PR50 (Translation of the original User’s Manual) Publisher and Copyright Holder:PARAVAN GmbH, 72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau Date of publication: 09.08.13 Document number: PR50_R00_V01_EN.indd Dear customer, Thank you very much for having chosen our PR series PARAVAN electric wheelchair. You will find all the important information and tips you need on your new electric wheelchair in this User's Manual. Please carefully read the information on the pages to follow in order to make sure your electric wheel chair will give you many years of problem-free service. Keep this User's Manual in a handy place for later reference. Our user manual contains answers to questions relating to the operation and care of the electric wheelchair and its fittings. It you should have any questions or suggestions on the wheelchair, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Your PARAVAN team PR50_R01_V01_EN.indd 1 of 139 Table of contents General 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 of 139 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 Details on publisher....................................................................................14 Your manufacturer..................................................................................................... 14 Copyright.................................................................................................................. 15 Technical status of this documentation........................................................................ 15 On this User's Manual.................................................................................16 2.1Disclaimer................................................................................................................. 17 2.1.1Guarantee................................................................................................................. 18 2.1.2 Technical alterations................................................................................................... 19 2.2 Target groups............................................................................................................ 21 2.3 Explanation of symbols............................................................................................... 22 2.3.1 Structure of safety notices.......................................................................................... 23 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 Safety note.................................................................................................24 General safety notes.................................................................................................. 24 Notes on usage.......................................................................................................... 24 Notes on usage.......................................................................................................... 28 Notes on transport..................................................................................................... 29 Functional description................................................................................30 Manufacturing standard.............................................................................................. 30 Appropriate usage...................................................................................................... 31 Usage of the electric wheelchair.................................................................................. 32 Approvals, certifications.............................................................................................. 33 EU approval as a driver seat....................................................................................... 33 Clearance certification as hazardous cargo (accumulator).............................................. 34 German Ordinance on Assistive Technology (HMV No.)................................................. 35 Definition of assistive technology (excerpt).................................................................. 35 - Table of contents - PR50_R01_V01_EN.indd Information 5. 6. 7. Details relating to the product...................................................................36 5.1 Trademark and type labelling (ratings plate)................................................................ 36 5.2 Position of the type label (ratings plate)....................................................................... 37 5.3 Details on your electric wheelchair.............................................................................. 38 5.3.1 Your wheelchair's ratings plate.................................................................................... 38 5.4Accessories................................................................................................................ 39 5.4.1 Accessories included.................................................................................................. 39 5.4.2 Accessories deliverable............................................................................................... 39 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.6.1 7.1 7.2 Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair.................................40 The specially developed orthopaedic seat.................................................................... 40 Joystick control.......................................................................................................... 41 Special controls.......................................................................................................... 41 Lift and tilt (seat inclination)....................................................................................... 42 Vibration-damped foot rests........................................................................................ 42 Safe for traffic conditions according to German traffic law............................................. 43 Section 24 Special means of transport......................................................................... 43 Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair..........................................44 Definition of vocabulary for parts and their positions..................................................... 44 Definition of vocabulary for parts, place of installation, chassis...................................... 45 Prepare 8. 8.1 8.2 8.3 Handing over the electric wheelchair.........................................................48 Receiving your new electric wheelchair........................................................................ 48 How your electric wheelchair is delivered to you........................................................... 48 Tools included with the delivery................................................................................... 49 PR50_R01_V01_EN.indd - Table of contents - 3 of 139 9. 10. Settings on your electric wheelchair; electronic........................................50 Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical......................................52 11. Use of the special orthopaedic seat............................................................64 10.1 10.2 10.2.1 10.2.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.8.1 10.8.2 10.8.3 11.1 11.1.1 11.1.2 11.2 11.2.1 11.2.2 11.3 11.4 4 of 139 Receiving your new electric wheelchair........................................................................ 52 The armrest cushion.................................................................................................. 53 Setting the armrest cushion........................................................................................ 53 Setting the horizontal position of the armrest cushion................................................... 54 The armrest............................................................................................................... 55 Set the height of the armrest...................................................................................... 56 Set the angle of the armrest....................................................................................... 58 Set the projection of the armrest................................................................................. 59 Setting the movability of the control panel................................................................... 60 The foot support unit................................................................................................. 61 Setting the lower leg length........................................................................................ 61 Setting the tibialis angle............................................................................................. 62 Setting the foot rest angle.......................................................................................... 63 Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting the back support............................................................................................. 64 the back support angle.................................................................................... 64 the side bolsters (thoracic supports)................................................................. 65 the lumbar support......................................................................................... 66 the head support............................................................................................ 67 your sitting position........................................................................................ 68 your lying position.......................................................................................... 69 the standing up position.................................................................................. 70 - Table of contents - PR50_R01_V01_EN.indd Operate 12. Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding........................................72 13. Driving your electric wheelchair.................................................................74 14. Parking and storing your electric wheelchair.............................................86 12.1 12.2 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.6.1 13.7 13.8 13.9 13.10 13.10.1 13.11 13.11.1 13.11.2 13.11.3 13.11.4 13.11.5 14.1 14.1.1 14.1.2 Removing and reattaching the rear cladding................................................................ 72 Removing and reattaching the side cladding................................................................ 73 Insurance, civil liability insurance................................................................................ 74 Functional checking before driving.............................................................................. 75 Buckling the safety belt.............................................................................................. 76 Controlling the electric wheelchair's travel direction...................................................... 77 Driving a curve.......................................................................................................... 78 Braking your electric wheelchair.................................................................................. 79 Braking systems on your electric wheelchair................................................................. 79 Braking the electric wheelchair.................................................................................... 80 Travelling on hills, uphill and downhill travel................................................................. 81 The driving programmes / drive levels......................................................................... 82 Driving manually, manual operation............................................................................. 83 Use of the brake release lever (emergency release)...................................................... 83 Terrain requirements, surfaces.................................................................................... 84 Ability to ford, or drive through water.......................................................................... 84 Climbing and overtaking capacity................................................................................ 85 Load-bearing capacity................................................................................................ 85 Impassible surfaces or areas....................................................................................... 85 Slippery surfaces, traction........................................................................................... 85 Immobiliser/key function............................................................................................ 86 Control panel G90A.................................................................................................... 87 Control panel REM 550............................................................................................... 87 PR50_R01_V01_EN.indd - Table of contents - 5 of 139 15. 15.1 15.2 Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair....................................88 Rules when loading wheelchairs.................................................................................. 88 Securing your electric wheelchair, lashing.................................................................... 89 16.Control........................................................................................................90 16.1 16.1.1 16.1.2 16.1.3 16.1.4 16.1.5 16.1.6 16.1.7 16.1.8 16.1.9 16.1.10 16.1.11 16.1.12 16.1.13 16.2 16.2.1 16.2.2 16.2.3 16.2.4 16.2.5 6 of 139 Control panel REM 550............................................................................................... 90 Overview of operating parts........................................................................................ 90 Status display............................................................................................................ 91 Start, Switch off, Lock, Release................................................................................... 92 Switch on and off directional indicators........................................................................ 93 Switch on and off lights.............................................................................................. 94 Switch on and off warning lights................................................................................. 95 Drive functions, overview............................................................................................ 96 Selecting a drive programme, driving........................................................................... 97 Electric seat adjustment............................................................................................. 98 Set the clock.............................................................................................................. 99 Show/Hide clock........................................................................................................ 100 Adjust display brightness............................................................................................ 101 Adjust display brightness, automatic............................................................................ 102 Control panel G90A.................................................................................................... 103 Overview of operating parts........................................................................................ 103 Functions menu......................................................................................................... 104 Seat functions menu, forwards and backwards............................................................. 105 Switch on and off lights.............................................................................................. 106 Switch on and off warning lights................................................................................. 107 - 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Getting out of your electric wheelchair......................................................108 18. Care and maintenance................................................................................110 19. Disposal and environmental protection......................................................112 20. Correcting failures......................................................................................116 17.1 18.1 18.2 19.1 19.2 19.3 20.1 Procedure when getting out from the side................................................................... 109 Service partners......................................................................................................... 110 Cleaning and care...................................................................................................... 111 Packaging materials................................................................................................... 113 Re-commissioning...................................................................................................... 114 Notes on transfer....................................................................................................... 115 Flashing codes indicating the status of the control panel............................................... 116 PR50_R01_V01_EN.indd - Table of contents - 7 of 139 Technology 21. Electrical system.........................................................................................118 22. Technical equipment..................................................................................130 23. Systems and technical documentation.......................................................134 Space for your notes...................................................................................139 21.1 21.2 21.2.1 21.3 21.3.1 21.4 21.4.1 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 21.9 21.10 21.10.1 21.10.2 21.10.3 22.1 22.2 8 of 139 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 Automatic safety switches........................................................................................... 118 The main safety switch............................................................................................... 119 Resetting the main safety switch................................................................................. 119 The secondary safety switch....................................................................................... 120 Resetting the secondary safety switch......................................................................... 120 Overload protection.................................................................................................... 121 Resetting the overload protection:............................................................................... 121 Facility to connect ancillary devices............................................................................. 122 The lighting system.................................................................................................... 123 The maintenance-free accumulators............................................................................ 124 Notes on accumulators............................................................................................... 125 Changing your accumulators....................................................................................... 126 Charging your electric wheelchair................................................................................ 127 Procedure for charging your electric wheelchair............................................................ 128 The charging device................................................................................................... 129 Positioning the charging device................................................................................... 129 Technical data and dimensions.................................................................................... 130 Replacement parts..................................................................................................... 133 How to deal with closed accumulators......................................................................... 134 Customer service book............................................................................................... 135 EU Declaration of Conformity...................................................................................... 136 Protocol of the handover briefing................................................................................ 137 - 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Table of illustrations - PR50_R01_V01_EN.indd Fig. 86: Fig. 87: Pos. the charging device............................................................................................. 129 EU Declaration of Conformity...................................................................................... 136 PR50_R01_V01_EN.indd - Table of illustrations - 13 of 139 1. Details on publisher General 1.1 Your manufacturer Information PARAVAN GmbH Main office / HQ/ Production Plant Prepare PARAVAN Str. 5-10, D-72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau Operate • • • • • Help Fig. 1: Technology 14 of 139 QR Code Tel.: +49(0)7388/9995-91 Fax: +49(0)7388/9995-999 e-mail:[email protected] Internet: www.PARAVAN.de Managing Director: Roland Arnold LL Many mobile phones and PDAs contain an integrated camera and software that allows you to interpret QR codes so that you can read our contact information directly into the address book of your mobile phone or PDA. - Details on publisher - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd 1.1.2Technical status of this documentation All details on technical data and/or specifications, illustrations and information in this User's Manual correspond to the status as on close of press in March 2013. General Information Technology The User's Manual for the PR50 electric wheelchair was written in the German language and may be translated into other languages. In case of any inconsistencies, the German version shall be legally binding. Prepare • Copyright © PARAVAN GmbH 2013. All rights reserved! Operate This documentation and all its constituent sections are protected by copyright. The rights based on this copyright, in particular those in relation to translation, reprinting, representation, extraction of illustrations and tables, broadcast, microfilming or any other means of reproduction and saving in data processing systems, even if only excerpts are used, are reserved. Any reproduction of this work or of any parts of this work is only permitted even in exceptional cases within the limits set by the terms of the copyright law of the Federal Republic of Germany of 09 September 1965 in its version currently in force. It will always be liable for payment. Any infringements will be subject to the penal clauses of that copyright law. Help 1.1.1Copyright PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - Details on publisher - 15 of 139 2. On this User's Manual General Information This User's Manual does not represent product documentation in the sense of a set of maintenance and repair instructions, and is thus not suitable for use in executing maintenance and repair work by its possessor, or for instructing on how to execute such work. You are in receipt of information on the nature of the electric wheelchair model and on its use over its entire life cycle from transport (delivery) to decommissioning (taking out of service). Below are listed and described the product's most important features. All product features mentioned may be combined variously in different models, and functions and may differ from the standard version. Prepare Operate LL Help Fig. 2: Technology 16 of 139 Direction of travel This User's Manual forms an integral part of this electric wheelchair product and must always be stored in the vicinity of the electric wheelchair in order to allow you to access the important information it contains quickly. LL All page and directional indications made in the documenta tion are always given from the point of view of the operator in the direction of travel of the device. - On this User's Manual - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd )) General Technology Help See Section "18 Care and maintenance" Operate In order to ensure the fault-free operation of your electric wheelchair, please observe the maintenance instructions and intervals. Information Only by observing and putting into practice the knowledge provided by this User's Manual can the electric wheelchair be guaranteed error and fault free operation. PARAVAN GmbH does not take any responsibility for or give any guarantee against damages or operational interruptions that may be caused during operation by the non-observance of the instructions contained in this User's Manual or by any modifications made to the electric wheelchair. Prepare 2.1 Disclaimer PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - On this User's Manual - 17 of 139 General 2.1.1Guarantee Guarantee cover is defined exclusively by the relevant provisions set by PARAVAN. Information Expressly excluded from guarantee entitlements is any damage resulting from: Prepare • • • • Wear and tear Inappropriate operation or usage; e.g. overloading Incorrect/Irregular maintenance Incorrect/Irregular care Operate )) See your personal "Guarantee card" Help Technology 18 of 139 - On this User's Manual - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd PARAVAN GmbH reserves the right to make technical alterations and improvements to the product in the interests of four customers and due to advancing technology. LL Any modification not approved by PARAVAN GmbH made to the electric wheelchair shall extinguish any warranty or guarantee entitlement. In addition, dangerously faulty functioning cannot be ruled out. General Technology Help Operate Information Any modifications made to the safety equipment and technical changes to the electric wheelchair, however small, are absolutely prohibited. All alterations must be executed by PARAVAN GmbH. Prepare 2.1.2Technical alterations PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - On this User's Manual - 19 of 139 General Information WARNING Prepare Operate Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheelchair in a state not matching its state upon delivery. Material damage to the electric wheelchair through nonauthorised or incorrectly installed components. • Do not make any technical modifications to your electric wheelchair. • Only operate your electric wheelchair in its original state upon delivery. • Use only original or authorised replacement parts. • The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should be checked before any use of it. Help Technology 20 of 139 - On this User's Manual - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd • Knowledge of the contents of the User's Manual on the how to use the vehicle, the electric wheelchair, safely and how to move it about. For their own safety, only trained and authorised persons should use an electric wheelchair. As a user, you have received sufficient instruction during the handover of the wheelchair. Contact us where necessary. )) )) Operate LL Prepare • Knowledge of the safety and operational rules contained in it and of how to recognise possible hazards and dangerous situations for the user him or herself and for the environment. General The operator must attain or acquire a familiarity with the following points before putting the electric wheelchair into operation: Information 2.2 Target groups Technology See Section "23.4 Handover briefing" Help See Section "1.1 Your manufacturer" PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - On this User's Manual - 21 of 139 General 2.3 Explanation of symbols You will come across the following symbols and warning signs while reading the User's Manual. Information Prepare The "Caution, Danger" logo Calls your attention to danger points. The preventative measures contained in the associated text should always be followed. This symbol always appears with an associated signal word which indicates the degree of danger. Operate • • • • Danger! Warning! Caution Caution - Imminent danger to life and limb (irreversible). Possible danger to life and limb (irreversible). Possible danger to life and limb (reversible). possible material damage to the vehicle. Help LL Additional information to the user, e.g. to make use of the electric wheelchair easier and/or to prevent material damage to the electric wheelchair. Technology )) This symbol refers the user to another section or more detailed documentation, e.g. to the annexes to this User's Manual. 22 of 139 - On this User's Manual - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd General 2.3.1Structure of safety notices Prepare Warning or hazard symbol . Type and source of hazard . Signal word . Consequences of occurrence . Preventative action . Help Operate • • • • • Information You can find the following information in the safety notes: Safety note Technology Fig. 3: PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - On this User's Manual - 23 of 139 3. Safety note General 3.1 General safety notes 3.1.1Notes on usage Information You must under all circumstances observe the following safety notes for your own safety, for that of people in your vicinity and to protect the environment. Prepare Operate Help Technology 24 of 139 DANGER! Danger of crushing by contact with moving parts; e.g. Through the rotation of the drive wheels or the Lifting movement of the lift arm and the horizontal movement of the seat. Danger of fall through accidental movement of the electric wheelchair due to the brake being left off. Danger of fall through abrupt braking of the electric wheelchair where the vehicle loses power. • Do not make contact with moving parts. • Accompanying persons should not make any contact with danger areas when operating the electric wheelchair. • The brake release lever must be in the "LOCK" position. • Never switch off or cut off power to the electric wheelchair while it is moving. - Safety note - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd General Information Prepare Technology Help Danger of tipping over for persons when using the electric wheelchair on surfaces with a slope of more than 10°. Danger of tipping over for persons when using the electric wheelchair on downhill slopes with the seat position in its forwardmost position. Danger of tipping over for persons when using he electric wheelchair when driving over obstacles. • Avoid paths with any inclination of more than 10°. • When travelling downhill move the electric wheelchair's seat to the back. • Do not drive over obstacles higher than 60 - 70mm. • Always drive with your safety belt on. Operate WARNING PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - Safety note - 25 of 139 General Information WARNING Prepare Operate Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheelchair in a state not conforming to its state upon delivery. Material damage to the electric wheelchair through nonauthorised or incorrectly installed components. • Do not make any technical changes to your electric wheelchair. • Only operate your electric wheelchair in its original state upon delivery. • Use only original or authorised replacement parts. • The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should be checked before any use of it. Help Technology 26 of 139 - Safety note - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - Safety note - Operate Prepare Information General PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd Help Danger of injury for persons when travelling with the electric wheelchair over impassible surfaces. Danger of fall and of tipping over for persons when operating the electric wheelchair on surfaces with reduced loadbearing capacity. Material damage to the electric wheelchair through mechanical and physical forces due to travelling over impassible surfaces. • Avoid travelling on slick, slippery, or greasy surfaces (e.g. ice, snow, wet grass and leaves, etc.). • Avoid travelling through water at a depth of 50mm or deeper. • Observe the permitted total weight of the vehicle. • Observe the load capacity (e.g. of bridges and over passes) and condition of the travelling surface. • Always drive with your safety belt on. Technology WARNING 27 of 139 General 3.1.2Notes on usage Information CAUTION Prepare Operate Help Material damage to the electric wheelchair through overloading the vehicle. Material damage to the electric wheelchair though the effect of heat greater than 41°C. Material damage to the electric wheelchair through battery overload on downhill slopes. • Use your electric wheelchair exclusively for the purpose for which it was intended. • Overloading the electric wheelchair (by an additional person or other loads travelling on it) is prohibited. • Protect your electric wheelchair from strong sun and other sources of heat. • Switch on electrical devices (e.g. the electric wheel chair's lights) when travelling downhill. Technology 28 of 139 - Safety note - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd Prepare Information General - Safety note - Operate Material damage to the electric wheelchair through slipping from ramps or lift while being loaded. Material damage to the electric wheelchair through being secured and transported improperly in and electric wheelchair transporter. • Secure ramp from slippage. • Both the ramp and the electric wheelchair transporter must be positioned on even and firm surfaces. • The ramp or lift must be clean and dry. • The ramp must be wider than the electric wheelchair and should be clearly visible to allow corrective steering. • Mount the ramp and lift in a single movement in order to prevent the electric wheelchair rolling backwards. • Secure the electric wheelchair in the transporter according to the usual legal regulations. • Use only suitable and authorised securing equipment. • Switch the electric wheelchair off during transport. Help CAUTION Technology 3.1.3Notes on transport 29 of 139 4. Functional description General 4.1 Manufacturing standard Information The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is a multifunctional electric wheelchair which, due to its compact design, is ideally suited to both indoor and outdoor usage. Prepare The electric wheelchair is built and tested to ensure the highest possible level of safety for its operator and his or her immediate environment. Our products are tested for freedom from any flaws after their manufacture. However, if any failure in functioning should appear on your wheelchair, please contact your dealer or PARAVAN GmbH directly in order to have that failure corrected as quickly as possible. PARAVAN electric wheelchairs are manufactured and checked in conformity with: Operate • DIN EN 12184 Electric wheelchairs and scooters and their chargers. and has been rated by this standard in Category B. Help Technology 30 of 139 - Functional description - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd LL The electric wheelchair is suitable exclusively for the applications listed in the section entitled "Usage of the vehicle". )) )) See Section "3 Notes on safety" General Technology Help See Section "4.2.1 Usage of the electric wheelchair" Operate Information The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is functionally and structurally intended for the transport of a single person in indoor and outdoor areas. The interface in relation to operation by the user and the liability of the manufacturer of the electric wheelchair is the control panel, including its joystick and any optional operational units for special operation. Prepare 4.2 Appropriate usage PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - Functional description - 31 of 139 General 4.2.1Usage of the electric wheelchair - unproblematic Information • • • Boarding by a single person with a maximum body weight of 160kg. Usage as driver or passenger seat, depending on the associated accessories. Usage in areas governed by German traffic law (public roads and thoroughfares), on condition that full and fully functioning lighting is installed. Prepare )) See Section "13 Driving the electric wheelchair" Operate - problematic or prohibited • Use as a tractor means of transport of loads or more than one person. • Use of the electric wheelchair in extreme climatic conditions (heat/cold/precipitation). Help Technology )) )) 32 of 139 See Section "2.1 Disclaimer" See Section "3 Notes on safety" - Functional description - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd General 4.3 Approvals, certifications 4.3.1EU approval as a driver seat Information The PARAVAN electric wheelchair with its special orthopaedic seat is first electric wheelchair fitted with an integrated seatbelt. In addition, the electric wheelchair has passed its crash test and is approved as a driver or passenger seat in a car modified by PARAVAN GmbH in accordance with )) See Section "23 Annexes and technical documentation" PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - Functional description - Operate TÜV Logo Help • Technical Reports Nos. 08-00719-CP-GBM and 08-00723-CP-GBM. Fig. 4: Technology The anchoring of the safety belt has been certified and approved in accordance with 76/115/EEC as has the seat in relation to its anchoring in accordance with 74/408/EWG, as well as by Prepare • The exceptional provisions in Section 70 of German Traffic Law. 33 of 139 General 4.3.2Clearance certification as hazardous cargo (accumulator) Information PARAVAN GmbH uses accumulators that are rated as "non-hazardous cargo" on condition that the relevant accumulators are not suffering mechanical damage of any type. The maintenance-free VRLA accumulators and the equally maintenance-free lead gel accumulators are classified as leak-proof, non-hazardous cargo for any form of transport according to: Prepare • IATA, Rule A 67 • ADR, Rule 238 B • IMDG, Rule 238.2 Operate UN 2800 Special Provisions. )) See "Clearance certification as hazardous cargo" Help LL You will receive the appropriate Clearance certificate for your accumulators during the handover of your wheelchair. Technology 34 of 139 - Functional description - PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd Information PARAVAN electric wheelchairs are approved according to the following assistive technology regulations: • Doctor's regulations in Nordwürttemberg – rules, regulations, provisions and services, Pages B 2 and – 1 ff • HMV No. 18.99.06.1048. LL Approval from AOK on 09 June 2008 in accordance with Section 126 Para. 3 of German Social Code V Catalogue of Assistive Technologies in accordance with Section 139 German Social Code V IKK Federal Association - Federal Associations of Health Insurance Funds on 19 June 2008. Assistive technologies are specialised medical services or objects that secure the success of a treatment by their provision of a substitute, supportive or relief effect, or make it possible to overcome a physical disability. They include prostheses, orthopaedic and other assistive devices, aids to sight, specialised materials or technical products... PR50_R03_V01_EN.indd - Functional description - Technology Help 4.3.4Definition of assistive technology (excerpt) Operate Prepare as an assistive technology under assistive technology number General 4.3.3German Ordinance on Assistive Technology (HMV No.) 35 of 139 5. Details relating to the product General 5.1 Trademark and type labelling (ratings plate) Information You can read this information from the device's ratings plate. They are very important in all correspondence with PARAVAM GmbH in guaranteeing that you receive the technically correct advice. Prepare • • • • • • • Operate Model designation Series number, Chassis no. Date of manufacture Max. speed HMV number Weight of electric wheelchair when empty Maximum load (body weight) )) See Section "5.3.1 Your electrical wheelchair's ratings plate" Help Fig. 5: Ratings plate Technology 36 of 139 - Details relating to the product - PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd General 5.2 Position of the type label (ratings plate) Information One copy of the type label (ratings plate) has been affixed to your electric wheelchair. The type label (ratings plate) is about 70mm by 40mm in size. Help Operate Prepare • The type label (ratings plate) is positioned on the lower right of your wheelchair, next to the battery holder . Location, ratings plate Technology Fig. 6: PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd - Details relating to the product - 37 of 139 General 5.3 Details on your electric wheelchair Information Please make sure that these details are listed when the wheelchair is handed over to you or, if necessary, enter the information yourself so that you have it to hand at all times. Date of delivery/handover • Prepare Handed over by (dealer or branch office) • Operate 5.3.1Your wheelchair's ratings plate Help Stick a duplicate of your ratings plate here! Technology 38 of 139 - Details relating to the product - PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd General 5.4 Accessories 5.4.1Accessories included Information Charging device with charging cable. User's Manual. Socket spanner with T grip, SW 13. Allen key, size 5. Magnetic key, optional, depending on equipment. Operate Prepare • • • • • 5.4.2Accessories deliverable Fig. 7: PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd - Details relating to the product - Docking station Technology Help • PARAVAN docking station to allow you to secure the electric wheelchair easily and quickly in your vehicle, e.g. when the electric wheelchair is being used as a driver's seat. 39 of 139 6. Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair General 6.1 The specially developed orthopaedic seat Information The specially developed orthopaedic seat is an in-house development of PARAVAN GmbH that has been adjusted precisely to the needs of our customers. It is equipped with the following: Prepare • • • • • An integrated 3 or 4-point belt or lap belt, depending on the accessories delivered with the model. Special suspension in the seat to prevent strain on thigh muscles. A 4-position lumbar support in the seat back to ensure the correct position of the pelvis. A 6-axis adjustment of the seat arms with 12 individual positions to support your arms in an ideally fatigue-free position. MeshTex textile covering made of active breathable nano fibres to reduce the risk of pressure sores. Operate Help Technology 40 of 139 - Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair - PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd The electric wheelchair's steering The electric wheelchair's braking behaviour Driving speed, control of the two drive motors Secondary functions, depending on the control panel and equipment being used. Prepare • • • • General Using the joystick, the driving console and its integrated control panel, you can select and trigger all functions of the electric wheelchair; such as: Information 6.2 Joystick control Operate 6.3 Special controls A variety of special controls can be used on the PARAVAN electric wheelchair, including the following: If you have any special requirements or suggestions on this topic, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Thank you. PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd - Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair - Technology LL Help • Chin control • Environmental control • etc. 41 of 139 General 6.4 Lift and tilt (seat inclination) Information The electric wheelchair is equipped with a sturdy single-lever lift, which fully extended can reach a height of 80cm. This ensures that you have the largest possible radius of action in your everyday household and work environment. At the press of a button you can adjust the seat tilt (inclination) as follows: Prepare or • to the front, which will give you assistance in standing up • to the rear, for relaxing, to prevent pressure sores, to support your lower body and to distribute your weight more evenly. Operate )) See Section "11 The special orthopaedic seat, operation" Help 6.5 Vibration-damped foot rests Technology • Impact-damped, separate or conjoined in order to counter spasticity. • Depending on the equipment, they may be electrically adjustable in terms of length and angle. 42 of 139 - Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair - PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd Fig. 8: Front illumination (1) Push and grip wheelchairs, sleds, prams, scooters, children's bicycles and other similar means of transport are not vehicles in the sense of German traffic regulations. (2) Medical wheelchairs and other wheelchairs as mentioned in Paragraph 1 may circulate wherever pedestrian traffic is permitted, but only at walking speed. Fig. 9: Rear illumination 6.6.1Section 24 Special means of transport LL • • Help Wheelchairs are mentioned in German traffic law. In that law, it is stated: Operate Prepare LED headlights for the best possible illumination . LED directional indicators . LED rear lights for the best possible visibility . Lateral markings in the centres of the wheels using yellow reflectors. PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd - Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair - Technology • • • • Information Optionally, the PARAVAN electric wheelchair can be enhanced to become a vehicle approved for use in road traffic using: General 6.6 Safe for traffic conditions according to German traffic law 43 of 139 7. Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair General 7.1 Definition of vocabulary for parts and their positions Information The following terms for components and parts will be used in this user's manual. Their position on the wheelchair is shown in the illustration. Prepare • • • • • • • • • • Operate Control panel with joystick Repositionable armrest on multiple axes Back rest (electric) Head support Foot plate/foot rests Brake release lever, emergency release Drive wheel, puncture resistant as standard Battery holder Trimming Rear wheel, puncture resistant as standard Help Fig. 10: Overview of wheelchair Technology 44 of 139 - Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair - PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd General 7.2 Definition of vocabulary for parts, place of installation, chassis Operate Prepare Seat section Seat guides Lift arm Rear wheel Rigging eyelet, rear Floating axle Drive motor for lift arm Actuator module Battery holder Accumulator (battery) Fig. 11: Components, rear of chassis PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd - Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair - Technology Help • • • • • • • • • • Information The following terms for components and parts will be used in this user's manual. Their assembled position on the chassis of your electric wheelchair is shown in the illustration. 45 of 139 General Information • • • • • • • • • Prepare Drive wheel Rigging eyelet Control devices Stabilizer, anti-tipper Fitting for docking station Brake release lever, emergency release Drive motor Lift motor with lifting rod and gearing Bracket for ancillary components Operate Help Technology Fig. 12: Components, front of chassis 46 of 139 - Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair - PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd General Information Prepare Operate Help Technology PR50_R04_V01_EN.indd - Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair - 47 of 139 8. Handing over the electric wheelchair General 8.1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair Information Check that your your electric wheelchair is complete and compare the state in which it was delivered with what is indicated on your order. Where there is any doubt, contact PARAVAN GmbH immediately! Check (visually) that your electric wheelchair is in proper order. Report any damage that may be due to transport or delivery immediately in writing to your Prepare • dealer, forwarder or medical supplier and • PARAVAN GmbH Operate )) See Section "1.1 Your manufacturer" 8.2 How your electric wheelchair is delivered to you Help The electric wheelchair will be in the following state of assembly, ready for use and operation: Technology • Fully assembled and equipped in accordance with your order instructions. • All components and auxiliary elements are pre-set to your body mass as it figured in your order. • Ready charged accumulators. 48 of 139 - Handing over the electric wheelchair - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General 8.3 Tools included with the delivery Information You will receive the following tools along with your electric wheelchair: Fig. 13: Socket wrench Fig. 14: Allen key PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd - Handing over the electric wheelchair - Technology Help • Allen key, size 5. Operate Prepare • Socket spanner with T grip, SW 13. 49 of 139 9. Settings on your electric wheelchair; electronic General Information The settings and configuration needed for PARAVAN controls are very complex and for your own safety can only be done by your service technician. All parameters used in PARAVAN controls can be adjusted later to your needs and wishes. These parameters include: Prepare • All drive properties, such as starting and braking. • Steering behaviour. Operate LL Should you need or would like to have adjustments made to control parameters, please contact PARAVAN GmbH or your dealer. )) See Section "1.1 Your manufacturer" Help Technology 50 of 139 - Settings on your electric wheelchair; electronic - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General Information Prepare Operate Help Technology PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd - Settings on your electric wheelchair; electronic - 51 of 139 10. Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical General 10.1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair Information All mechanical components and equipment and operating elements are set to match your body mass. However, if any adjustment should be necessary, then it can be made at any time. Your PARAVAN electric wheelchair is build so that it can be adjusted to the needs of any body mass. Prepare LL For your own safety, please make sure all mechanical settings and changes to the wheelchair's equipment are made by your service technicians. No modifications made by the customer are permitted! )) See Section "23.4 Handover briefing" Operate Help Technology 52 of 139 - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General 10.2 The armrest cushion LL Information Setting the armrest cushion This instruction applies both to the left and right hand cushion. )) Help • Loosen the hexagonal cap nut . • Swing the armrest cushion into the desired position • Tighten the hexagonal cap nut to about 8 Nm. See Section "8.3 Tools provided" PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd Fig. 15: Angled arm rest cushion - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - Technology 10.2.1 Operate Prepare The armrest cushion can be folded vertically at its elbow and can be slit horizontally into position forwards and backward, thus allowing it to be set in a suitable position for every purpose and for every body mass. 53 of 139 General 10.2.2 Setting the horizontal position of the armrest cushion This instruction applies both to the left and right hand cushion! Information Take the following steps in the following sequence when checking or setting the position of the armrest cushion: Prepare • Loosen the wing nut . • Slide the armrest cushion back or forward into the desired position. • Tighten up the wing nut until it is hand tight. Operate Fig. 16: Position of armrest cushion )) See Section "8.3 Tools provided" Help Technology 54 of 139 - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General 10.3 The armrest Information The armrest can be moved in all directions horizontally (along its projection length) and vertically in terms of its height and of its angle, and can thus be set to suit every body mass. LL Height of the armrest. Angle of the armrest. Projection of the armrest. Possible correction of the armrest cushion. Fig. 17: Checking the position of the armrest )) Technology See Section "8.3 Tools provided" Operate • • • • Help Take the following steps in the following sequence when checking or setting the position of the armrest: Prepare It may be necessary to make a further change in the position of the armrest! PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - 55 of 139 General 10.4 Set the height of the armrest This instruction applies both to the left and right hand armrest! Information LL In its form and function, the clamping screw is essentially an eccentric clamp! That means that it works as follows: Prepare • Eccentric clamp is loose -> the arm rest is locked or fixed in position. • Eccentric clamp is tight -> the arm rest is loose and can be moved. Operate Fig. 18: Height of arm rest Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the height of the armrest: Help • Tighten the clamping screw . • Slide the armrest along its guide rail into the desired position. • Loosen clamping screw . Technology 56 of 139 - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General Information After changing the position of the armrest, you may need to re-position the lever of the clamping screw, so that it does not represent any danger (of injury to passers by or of being knocked off). Technology Help Fig. 19: Lever, clamping screw Operate Prepare • Lift up lever . • Turn lever towards the rear, in direction of travel. • Lower lever . PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - 57 of 139 General 10.5 Set the angle of the armrest Information The armrest pivots from its anchoring point. This allows the whole armrest to swivel upwards to allow you to sit in, stand up or move easily and comfortably. This instruction applies both to the left and right hand armrest! Prepare You have the following settings available: • Screw the knurled screw in -> the angle of the armrest becomes more acute. Operate Fig. 20: Armrest angle • Screw the knurled screw out -> the armrest lowers. Help LL Do not force the knurled screw in or out. Raise the armrest a little to remove pressure on the knurled screw. Technology 58 of 139 - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General 10.6 Set the projection of the armrest Information This instruction applies both to the left and right-hand side, though you may need to rotate the screw in the opposite direction! Loosen the hexagonal cap nut . Loosen the hexagonal cap nut . Adjust the armrest cushion to the desired position. Tighten the hexagonal cap nut to about 8 Nm. )) Fig. 21: Armrest projections Technology Help See Section "8.3 Tools provided" Operate • • • • Prepare Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the projection of the armrest: PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - 59 of 139 General 10.7 Setting the movability of the control panel Information The horizontal swivel mechanism of the control panel can be set to adjust its level of stiffness (i.e. in terms of the responsiveness and movability of the joint). LL Prepare This level of stiffness can only be set by your service technician! )) See Section "8.3 Tools provided" Operate Fig. 22: Swivel mechanism Help Technology 60 of 139 - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General 10.8 The foot support unit The projection and length of the lower leg can be set electrically using the PARAVAN control's length setting. Prepare Setting the lower leg length Fig. 23: Lower leg length • Select the menu in the control. • Make your setting. )) Operate 10.8.1 Information Using the electric wheelchair's electrical angle and length compensation system, you can adjust the foot support unit electrically in terms of its length and its angle in relation to the seat. The angle of the foot rest can only be adjusted manually using an adjustment screw. LL If this adjustment mode is not sufficient for your needs, then the foot support must be mechanically adjusted at the foot support ! PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - Technology Help See Section "16 Controls" 61 of 139 General 10.8.2 Setting the tibialis angle Information The projection of the lower leg and of the tibialis angle (between the upper and lower leg) can be made using the angle setting of the PARAVAN control, depending on how your model is equipped. • Select the menu in the control. • Make your setting. Prepare )) See Section "16 Controls" Operate Fig. 24: Tibialis angle Help Technology 62 of 139 - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General Setting the foot rest angle Information The angle of the foot rests can be set separately for each foot rest to match your individual needs. The following settings are available: Prepare • Screw the adjustment screw inwards -> the foot rest is lowered. • Screw the adjustment screw outwards -> the foot rest is raised. LL Operate Do not force the adjustment screw in or out. Raise the foot rest a little to remove pressure on the adjust ment screw. • • • • • Raise the foot rest . Loosen the lock nut . Screw the adjustment screw in or out as required. Check your setting (lower the foot rest). Tighten the lock nut to about 8 Nm. PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd Help Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the angle of the foot rest: Fig. 25: Foot rest angle - Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical - Technology 10.8.3 63 of 139 11. Use of the special orthopaedic seat General 11.1 Setting the back support 11.1.1 Setting the back support angle Information The back support and the back support angle can be changed electrically using the PARAVAN control. • Select the menu in the control. • Make your setting. )) Prepare See Section "16 Controls" Operate Help Fig. 26: Back support angle Technology 64 of 139 - Use of the special orthopaedic seat - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General 11.1.2 Setting the side bolsters (thoracic supports) Information If you need a lateral guide or support for your upper body (thorax), you can adjust the left and right-hand side bolsters (thorax supports) separately. This adjustment may need to be re-made due to weather conditions and the clothing that weather conditions require. Prepare This instruction applies both to the left and right hand armrest! You have the following settings available: PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd Fig. 27: Thoracic supports Technology See Section "8.3 Tools provided" Help )) Operate • Turn the adjustment screw clockwise -> The thoracic support moves towards the midpoint of the seat. • Turn the adjustment screw anticlockwise -> The thoracic support moves outwards. - Use of the special orthopaedic seat - 65 of 139 General 11.2 Setting the lumbar support Information If you need an adjustment of the curvature in the area of your lumbar vertebrae, you can adjust the lumbar support to your individual needs. The adjustment of the level of support, modifying the position of the pelvis, can be made steplessly in terms of height and curvature using a 4-way mechanism. Prepare You have the following settings available: Height adjustment, max. adjustment range ca. 70mm: Operate Fig. 28: Lumbar support, vers. 1 • • Turn adjustment knob or lever clockwise -> lumbar support moves upwards. Turn adjustment knob or lever anticlockwise -> lumbar support moves downwards. Help Support curvature, max. curvature ca. 25mm: Technology • • Turn adjustment knob or lever clockwise -> lumbar curves outwards. Turn adjustment knob or lever anticlockwise -> the curvature of the lumbar support reduces. Fig. 29: Lumbar support, vers. 2 66 of 139 - Use of the special orthopaedic seat - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General Setting the head support Information If you need the head support position to be change, you can adjust the height of the head support to your individual needs in 5 stages. You have the following settings available: Height adjustment in five stages: Fig. 30: Head support • Push the head support into the required stage -> pull the head support upwards or push it downwards. The head supports have five stages. In order to remove the head support (e.g. at the hairdresser) you must pull it up over the final stage and pull it free. Do the same in reverse to replace it. PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd - Use of the special orthopaedic seat - Help • Push the head support into the required inclination -> push the head support up backwards or forwards. Operate Prepare Adjusting head inclination: Technology 11.2.1 67 of 139 General 11.2.2 Setting your sitting position Information The seat can be moved forward or backwards using the PARAVAN control if you have chosen this optional special accessory. • Select the menu in the control. • Make your setting. )) )) Prepare See Section "3 Notes on safety" See Section "16 Controls" Operate Fig. 31: Sitting position Help Technology 68 of 139 - Use of the special orthopaedic seat - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General 11.3 Setting your lying position Information The seat can be moved into a lying position using the PARAVAN control. The lying position function is not provided within the control. It must be set individually by the user. Fig. 32: Lying position )) PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd Technology See Section "16 Controls" Operate Select the menu in the control. Move the lift arm upwards. Set the required tilt for the seat. (Optional special equipment) Set the required tilt for the back support. Set the foot support angle and length. (Optional special equipment) Help • • • • • Prepare Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the lying position: - Use of the special orthopaedic seat - 69 of 139 General 11.4 Setting the standing up position Information The seat can be moved into a stand-up position using the PARAVAN control. The stand-up position function is not provided in the control. It must be set individually by the user. Prepare Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the stand-up position: Operate • • • • • Select the menu in the control. Move the lift arm up to the height of your bottom. Fold the foot rest up. Tilt the seat forward. Push off from the seat and stand up. )) Help See Section "16 Controls" Fig. 33: Stand-up position Technology 70 of 139 - Use of the special orthopaedic seat - PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd General Information Prepare Operate Help Technology PR50_R05_V01_EN.indd - Use of the special orthopaedic seat - 71 of 139 12. Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding General 12.1 Removing and reattaching the rear cladding Information The chassis cladding can be removed for maintenance, repair or cleaning. Take the following steps in the following sequence when removing and reassembling the rear cladding: Prepare • Loosen and remove knurled screws . LL Put aside the knurled screws and plastic washers. Operate Fig. 34: Rear cladding • Disconnect the cable for the rear light at the connection. • Remove the rear cladding. • Reassemble in the opposite sequence. Help Technology Fig. 35: Rear light and cable 72 of 139 - Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General 12.2 Removing and reattaching the side cladding Information The chassis cladding can be removed for maintenance, repair or cleaning. Take the following steps in the following sequence when removing and reattaching the side cladding: Fig. 36: Side cladding Operate See Section "12.1 Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding" LL Make sure the plastic washers are present, as they protect the chassis components from damage. PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd Help • Raise the side cladding at rear. • Disconnect the cable for the front headlight and directional indicator at the connection. • Remove side cladding from the front. • Reassemble in the opposite sequence. Fig. 37: Front headlight, cable - Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding - Technology )) Prepare • Loosen and remove knurled screws . • Remove rear cladding. 73 of 139 13. Driving your electric wheelchair General 13.1 Insurance, civil liability insurance Information We recommend speaking with your insurance advisor before starting use, so that the use of the electric wheelchair is included in your insurance policies – in particular in your civil liability insurance. LL Please observe that for use on the public roads you may be legally required by the relevant legislation to have an insurance policy for use of your electric wheelchair. Prepare WARNING Operate Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheelchair in a state not conforming to its state upon delivery. Material damage to the electric wheelchair through nonauthorised or incorrectly installed components. • Do not make any technical changes to your electric wheelchair. • Only operate your electric wheelchair in its original state upon delivery. • Use only original or authorised replacement parts. • The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should be checked before any use of it. Help Technology 74 of 139 - Driving your electric wheelchair - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General 13.2 Functional checking before driving Information For your own safety, you must check the following points before beginning any trip. LL You may need to involve a second person for such a check. Prepare • Check that the brakes are working. LL Operate The brake release lever must be positioned on "LOCK"; i.e. in its upward position. • Charge state of your accumulators. • Functional check on the lighting system: )) )) See Section "13.10.1 Using the brake release lever (emergency release)" See Section "21 Electrical system" PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd Help Fig. 38: Brake release lever (emergency release) - Driving your electric wheelchair - Technology 75 of 139 General 13.3 Buckling the safety belt Information LL Listen for an audible clicking into place of the buckle latch in the belt fastener when buckling the safety belt. Prepare Operate Fig. 39: Fastening the seat belt The function of the belt fastener is similar for all belt variants, including: Help • • • • 2-point belt (lap belt). 3-point belt in driver or passenger version. 4-point belt (suspender belt). Multipoint belt (special belt with several anchor points). Technology Fig. 40: Belt fastener 76 of 139 - Driving your electric wheelchair - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd • Joystick pushed forward -> the electric wheelchair travels forward. • Joystick to left or right -> the electric wheelchair changes its direction into the selected Fig. 41: Joystick direction. • Joystick pulled backward -> the electric wheelchair travels backwards. • Joystick in neutral position (in the middle) -> brakes are active, no movement. LL LL To prevent the wheelchair from moving in an undesired way, do not make any sudden movements (drive commands) using the joystick! Practice using the controls in a safe and obstacle-free area. PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Driving your electric wheelchair - General Information The following basic steering options are available to you when you put the joystick in the following positions: Prepare The electric wheelchair is steered using the joystick on the drive panel. Operate Help LL Technology 13.4 Controlling the electric wheelchair's travel direction 77 of 139 General 13.5 Driving a curve Information LL The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is equipped with front-wheel drive. This means that when steering (driving on curves) the rear of the vehicle swings outwards. How to drive around a curve: Prepare • Press the joystick in the desired direction of movement (forwards or backwards). and at the same time Operate • Press the joystick in the desired direction of steering (left or right). For example: Help • Push the joystick to the top right (to "two-o'clock") from the user's point of view. -> the electric wheelchair will steer right. Technology )) 78 of 139 See Section "3 Notes on safety" - Driving your electric wheelchair - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd • Safety where power fails or cuts out: If the supply of current should become interrupted – e.g. by a the battery losing its charge – the magnetic safety brake is triggered and the electric wheelchair will come to a stop. Where this happens it can only be released again mechanically and moved manually. )) General Technology Help See Section "13.10.1 Using the brake release lever (emergency release)" Information • Safety during travel: By releasing the joystick (the joystick will always return to its neutral position in the middle) during travel, the motor brake engages automatically and brakes the electric wheelchair. Prepare In order to guarantee the highest possible level of safety, the PARAVAN electric wheelchair uses two braking (safety) systems that work independently of each other. The functions of each of these safety systems are as follows: Operate 13.6 Braking your electric wheelchair 13.6.1 Braking systems on your electric wheelchair PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Driving your electric wheelchair - 79 of 139 General 13.7 Braking the electric wheelchair Information The braking mechanism; i.e. the process from initiating the braking process until the electric wheelchair comes to a stop, depends very heavily on a number of factors, such as: • Surface and nature of the surface being travelled on. • Total weight of the electric wheelchair (vehicle plus driver). Prepare Operate LL LL On braking during cruising speed at about 6km/h, your electric wheelchair has a braking distance of about 1 metre! When the brake is engaged at high speeds, specially in downhill travel, the electric wheelchair may roll or skid. For this reason, avoid braking suddenly! Help Technology 80 of 139 - Driving your electric wheelchair - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd LL During uphill and downhill travel, the brake release lever should be set to "LOCK". The motor brake only functions in "LOCK" position. Otherwise, the vehicle will travel downhill with no brake being applied. )) See Section "13.10.1 Using the brake release lever (emergency release)" PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Driving your electric wheelchair - General Information Prepare Operate • Set the seat position to its hindmost position in order to prevent slipping. • Always drive with your safety belt on. • Avoid braking suddenly during downhill travel to prevent the the electric wheelchair from rolling or skidding. • During uphill and downhill travel, select a low drive level and speed to prevent you from losing control of the electric wheelchair at any point. • The stability of the electric wheelchair cannot be guaranteed during uphill or downhill travel involving a slope of more than 7°; such travel will involve danger of the electric wheelchair tipping over. • When going downhill, the power generated is channelled into the accumulators. If the battery was fully charged on starting travel, the safety system switches to emergency stop, in order to prevent damage to the vehicle's electronic components through electrical overload. If this should occur, switch on an electrical device (e.g. the lights) to run down the battery, and then continue your journey. Help For your own safety you must observe and follow the following advice during uphill and downhill travel: Technology 13.8 Travelling on hills, uphill and downhill travel 81 of 139 General 13.9 The driving programmes / drive levels Information The PARAVAN electric wheelchair has four different driving programmes, or drive levels. You can select the drive level you want or final driving speed of your electric wheelchair on the control panel. You can reach the maximum final speed of the relevant drive level by pushing the joystick forward as far as it goes. Prepare The functions of each of the drive levels are as follows: Operate Help Technology • • • • • Drive level 1 Highest level of control of the electric wheelchair 20% of final speed, for travelling around rooms. Drive level 2 40% of final speed. Drive level 3 60% of final speed. Drive level 4 80% of final speed. Drive level 5 For experienced drivers/users only Maximum final speed. )) 82 of 139 See Section "16 Controls" - Driving your electric wheelchair - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General Driving manually, manual operation Use of the brake release lever (emergency release) Information • If you want to push the electric wheelchair, you must move both brake release levers on the left and right-hand side to "UNLOCK" (their downward position). LL Do not switch to "UNLOCK" on sloping surfaces! In this setting the drive motor has no braking function! Prepare Operate Settings on the brake release lever UNLOCK • Lever in its downward position = for pushing, braking system disabled! PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd Help LOCK • Lever in its upward position = drive, braking system active! Fig. 42: Brake release lever (emergency release) - Driving your electric wheelchair - Technology 13.10 13.10.1 83 of 139 General 13.11 Terrain requirements, surfaces Information WARNING Prepare Danger of tipping over for persons when using the electric wheelchair on surfaces with a slope of more than 10°. Danger of tipping over for persons when using the electric wheelchair on downhill slopes with the seat position in the most forward position. Danger of tipping over for persons when using he electric wheelchair when driving over obstacles. • Avoid paths with any inclination of more than 10°. • When travelling downhill move the electric wheelchair's seat towards the back. • Do not run over obstacles higher than 60 - 70 mm. • Always drive with your safety belt on. Operate Help Technology 13.11.1 Ability to ford, or drive through water • Travel through water may lead to damage to electronic components (motors, control devices, etc.) and to accumulators due to water penetration. 84 of 139 - Driving your electric wheelchair - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd Load-bearing capacity • Do not drive on surfaces on which there is a danger that you may break through them and thus be come immobilised or overturn. Always consider the total weight of the vehicle. )) See Section "22.1 Technical information and dimensions" 13.11.4 Impassible surfaces or areas • Driving on impassable surfaces or areas will risk the you and your electric wheelchair becoming im mobilised or overturning. Slippery surfaces, traction • Your electric wheelchair can lose grip when driving on slippery surfaces (e.g. unsurfaced ramps, wet grass, snow, ice, etc.). That means its drive and braking power are no longer effective. PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Driving your electric wheelchair - General Help 13.11.5 Information 13.11.3 Prepare • If you drive over obstacles higher than 60 to 70mm you and your electric wheelchair may become caught on the obstacle due to the battery casing and may be immobilised or overturn. Operate Climbing and overtaking capacity Technology 13.11.2 85 of 139 14. Parking and storing your electric wheelchair General Information In order to prevent damage to your electric wheelchair, you must observe the following rules when you park it, e.g. overnight, or for any longer period of time: Prepare • • • • Connect it up with the recharger. Select a dry parking position. Do not expose your electric wheelchair to high or low temperatures. Cover your electric wheelchair with a suitable covering. Operate 14.1 Immobiliser/key function Depending on the equipment of your electric wheelchair, there are two different ways of securing it from unauthorised use. Help LL Secure your electric wheelchair from unauthorised use! You are responsible to ensure that your electric wheelchair is properly parked! Technology 86 of 139 - Parking and storing your electric wheelchair - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General Information Control panel G90A • Drag the magnetic key over the key symbol on the control panel -> immobilisation has now been enabled. Fig. 43: Control panel G90A 14.1.2 Control panel REM 550 • • Help • Hold down the "On" button for at least 3 seconds -> The lock symbol appears. -> The immobilisation system is now enabled. Press the "On" button -> The lock symbol appears. Press the "Signal horn" button twice -> The immobilisation system is now disabled. Fig. 44: Control panel REM 550 PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd Operate Prepare • Drag the magnetic key over the key symbol on the control panel once more -> immobilisation has now been disabled. - Parking and storing your electric wheelchair - Technology 14.1.1 87 of 139 15. Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair General Information LL Your electric wheelchair should always be switched off and properly secured or lashed down during transport. Use loading devices such as: • ramps, lifts and hoists Prepare with sufficient load-bearing capacity. 15.1 Rules when loading wheelchairs Operate The following rules must be followed when loading: Help Technology • The maximum rated height indicated on the ramp must be greater than the height to be climbed from the floor to the height of the supporting edge (in a car, for example, the floor of the car boot). • Check the load capacity of the ramp(s), of the life or of the hoist. • For safety reasons, your electric wheelchair should be loaded into a car or onto the necessary ramps only unoccupied (without any person or baggage on board). • The loading should be done only by persons familiar with the safe handling of your electric wheelchair. • Any electric wheelchair not designed for driving may only be loaded by your authorised specialist workshop. Only such persons know the possible hazardous situations and how to prevent them. 88 of 139 - Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General 15.2 Securing your electric wheelchair, lashing Information To prevent slippage, the electric wheelchair must be firmly secured or lashed to the transport vehicle using lashings, hooks or straps. The electric wheelchair must be secured in accordance with the Fig. 45: Securing point at front • Front: two rigging eyelets • Rear: one rigging eyelet Help LL No other securing is required if your vehicle is equipped with a PARAVAN docking station. )) See Section "5.4.2 Available accessories" Fig. 46: Securing point at rear PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair - Technology The electric wheelchair has the following lashing points. Operate Prepare • DIN 75078 (Parts 1 and 2) standard for powered vehicles in order for it to be conducted by persons with restricted mobility. 89 of 139 16. Control General 16.1 Control panel REM 550 16.1.1 Overview of operating parts Information With the control panel (with joystick) installed on your electric wheelchair, you can control all drive, steering and braking processes on the vehicle. All other functions equipped with adjustment motors, such as the lift arm and seat functions, are also operated via the control panel. Prepare • • • • • • • • • • Operate Help Fig. 47: Control panel REM 550 On/Off button "Directional indicator, right and left warning light" button . Light sensor and error code display. Display (in colour) Function button I / II Function button < / > Joystick "Signal horn" button + / - function button "Directional indicator, left and right" button . )) See Section "20.1 Flashing codes to display the status of the control panel" Technology 90 of 139 - Control - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General Status display Information You can select the appropriate functions as displayed in the assigned fields on the display using the function keys. LL Symbols on the status display: Charge state of your accumulators Directional indicator, left Light "on" System status Directional indicator, right Time Fig. 48: Function keys Help • • • • • • LL In the "Warning lights" function, the + symbols are active! Fig. 49: Status display PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Control - Operate Prepare The status display is always visible at the top of the display in order to inform you of the current status or currently set function of your electric wheelchair. Technology 16.1.2 91 of 139 General 16.1.3 Start, Switch off, Lock, Release Information Start Press the On/Off button • The operational display will flash quickly on and then show the last selected drive level. Prepare Switch off Press the On/Off button • Your electric wheelchair switches itself off. Operate Fig. 50: On/Off button Lock Press the On/Off button for more than 4 seconds. • The control panel and electric wheelchair is locked, and the Locked symbol appears on the display (as a padlock). Help Unlock Press the On/Off button • The Lock symbol (a padlock) appears. Press the "Signal horn" twice. • The operational display will flash quickly on and then show the last selected drive level. Technology Fig. 51: Lock symbol 92 of 139 - Control - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General 16.1.4 Switch on and off directional indicators Fig. 52: Right / Left indicator Select the lighting function using the function keys. • The menu for lighting selection now appears on the display. Help Press the joystick in the desired direction of steering (left or right ). • The selected indicator now flashes. Use the function key (+ / -) to change to the drive programme. • The drive programme is now active. Fig. 53: Indicator via joystick PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Control - Technology or Operate Prepare Information Press the or button for the required directional indicator, left or right. • The selected indicator now flashes. 93 of 139 General 16.1.5 Switch on and off lights Information For the "Light on" function. press the "Directional indicator, left" button for more than 3 seconds. • The lighting system turns itself on and the lights symbol appears in the status display. Prepare or Operate Fig. 54: Lights on and off Select the lighting function using the function keys. • The menu for lighting selection now appears on the display. Help Press the joystick forward. • The lighting system turns itself on and the lights symbol appears in the status display. Technology LL Fig. 55: Light on the joystick 94 of 139 If the lighting system is already on, then you can turn it off using the same procedure. Use the function key (+ / -) to change to the drive programme. • The drive programme is now active. - Control - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General 16.1.6 Switch on and off warning lights or Fig. 56: Warning lights on / off Help Press the joystick backwards. • The warning light turns itself on and both directional indicators are flashing on the status display. LL If the warning lights are already on or activated, then this procedure deactivates them once more. Use the function key (+ / -) to change to the drive programme. • The drive programme is now active. PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Control - Fig. 57: Warning lights, joystick Technology Select the lighting function using the function keys. • The menu for lighting selection now appears on the display. Operate Prepare Information For the "Warning light" function, press the "Directional indicator, right" button for more than 3 seconds. • The warning light turns itself on and both directional indicators are flashing on the status display. 95 of 139 General 16.1.7 Drive functions, overview Information Drive functions shown on the overview of the control panel display during your electric wheelchair's driving, setting and braking processes. Prepare • Selected drive programme. • Maximum speed in the selected driving programme. • Press the button to change the maximum speed in the selected drive programme. • Press the button to change to a higher (+) or lower (-) drive programme. • Current speed display Operate Fig. 58: Drive functions Help Display when the charger is connected. • The Lock symbol (a drive programme symbol crossed out) appears when you move the joystick. Technology LL If the electric wheelchair is being charged via the charging socket on the control panel, it is automatically blocked for driving operation. Fig. 59: Drive function locked 96 of 139 - Control - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General Selecting a drive programme, driving. Information The electric wheelchair must be in drive mode. • The last selected drive programme is shown in the display. Fig. 60: Select, drive programme Help Press the joystick in the desired direction of travel. • Your electric wheelchair will move in the selected direction. Drive forwards Turn right Drive backwards Turn left )) See Section "3 Notes on safety" Fig. 61: Directional joystick PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Control - Operate Press the (I / II) buttons to select a higher or lower maximum final speed for the relevant drive programme. • The required final speed is shown on the display. Prepare Press the (+ / -) keys to switch to a higher or lower drive programme. • The selected drive programme is shown in the display. Technology 16.1.8 97 of 139 General 16.1.9 Electric seat adjustment Information Select the programme function using the function keys. • The menu for adjustment selection now appears on the display. Prepare Set the required seat adjustment function using the joystick (by moving it to the left or right)or using the (I / II) button. • The wheelchair symbol for the selected seat adjustment function appears on the display. LL Only the existing or available functions can be selected. Operate Fig. 62: Select seat functions Adjust the position of the seat using the joystick (push it forwards or backwards). • The seat will carry out the required function. Help Use the drive profile key to change to the drive programme. • Your electric wheelchair is now ready for travel. Technology )) See Section "3 Safety" Fig. 63: Display seat functions 98 of 139 - Control - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General Set the clock Information Select the programme function using the function keys. • The menu for special functions now appears on the display. Confirm your selection using the joystick (by pushing it forwards). • The number to be set is now flashing. Set the correct using the joystick (by pushing it upwards). • Numbers incrementing until they reach the value you want. Fig. 64: Clock symbol Help Select any further numbers to be set using the joystick (by moving it to the left or right) or using the (I / II) button. • The clock jumps forward by one number in the display. Confirm your time setting using the joystick (by pushing it back). • Your new setting is adopted. Use the drive profile key to change to the drive programme. • Your electric wheelchair is now ready for travel. PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Control - Operate Prepare Select the special function you require using the joystick (by moving it to the left or right) or using the (I / II) button. • The clock symbol appears on the display. Fig. 65: Clock numbers Technology 16.1.10 99 of 139 General 16.1.11 Show/Hide clock Information Select the programme function using the function keys. • The menu for special functions now appears on the display. Prepare Select the special clock function you require using the joystick (by moving it to the left or right) or using the (I / II) button. • The required clock symbol for the time function appears; hidden or shown . Operate Fig. 66: Show/Hide clock Help Technology 100 of 139 If you make a change, confirm your selection using the joystick (by pushing it forwards). • The clock function can be changed. Select the next clock function using the joystick (by moving it to the left or right) or using the (I / II) button. • The display settings for the clock changes from shown back to hidden in the display. Confirm you clock function setting using the joystick (by pushing it forwards). • Your new setting is adopted. Use the drive profile key to change to the drive programme. • Your electric wheelchair is now ready for travel. - Control - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General Adjust display brightness Information Select the programme function using the function keys. • The menu for special functions now appears on the display. Confirm your brightness setting using the joystick (by pushing it forwards or backwards). • Your new setting is adopted. Use the drive profile key to change to the drive programme. • Your electric wheelchair is now ready for travel. PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Control - Help Select brightness using the joystick (by moving it to the left or right) or using the (I / II) button. • The brightness display moves one unit up. Fig. 67: Display brightness symbol Technology If you make a change, confirm your selection using the joystick (by pushing it forwards). • The display brightness can be changed. Prepare Select the special display function you require using the joystick (by moving it to the left or right) or using the (I / II) button. • The sun symbol appears on the display. Operate 16.1.12 101 of 139 General 16.1.13 Adjust display brightness, automatic Information LL The display brightness is automatically adjusted to light conditions at the factory. Select the programme function using the function keys. • The menu for special functions now appears on the display. Prepare Select the special display function you require using the joystick (by moving it to the left or right) or using the (I / II) button. • The symbol for automatic brightness appears on the display. Operate Fig. 68: Display brightness auto. Help Technology Fig. 69: Brightness functions 102 of 139 If you make a change, confirm your selection using the joystick (by pushing it forwards). • The display brightness can be changed. Select brightness using the joystick (by moving it to the left or right) or using the (I / II) button. • In the display, the brightness function changes back from "Indoor" to "Outdoor" and "Automatic" . Confirm your brightness setting using the joystick (by pushing it forwards or backwards). • Your new setting is now adopted. - Control - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd 16.2.1 General 16.2 Control panel G90A Overview of operating parts Operate Prepare Charge state of your accumulators Function display The "Function" button The "Directional indicator, right" button The "Signal horn" button The "Directional indicator, left" button The On/Off button The "Drive profile" button Help • • • • • • • • Information With the control panel (with joystick) installed on your electric wheelchair, you can control all drive, steering and braking processes on the vehicle. All other functions equipped with adjustment motors, such as the lift arm and seat functions, are also operated via the control panel. Technology Fig. 70: Control panel G90A PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Control - 103 of 139 General 16.2.2 Functions menu Information Press the (red) "Functions" button. • The seat functions are now active. Prepare Operate Select the required seat function using the joystick (by pushing it to the left or right). The following functions are available. • Length adjustment of foot rests. • Seat tilting (an optional accessory) • Back settings • Height settings • Angle setting for foot rests (an optional accessory) • Seat function, forwards or backwards + flashes (an optional Fig. 71: Seat functions using the accessory) G90A Help Technology 104 of 139 Make the adjustment you require in the relevant seat function using the joystick (pushing it forward or pulling it back). • The affected adjustment motor carries out your command. Release the joystick when you have reached the position you want. The joystick will move into its starting position and your new setting is accepted. LL Any sinking or self-induced movement of the motors is prevented by the self-locking function of the drive. - Control - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd Set your required seat position using the joystick (by pushing it forwards or pulling it backwards). • The affected adjustment motor carries out your command. Technology Help Operate Prepare Release the joystick when you have reached the position you want. The joystick will move into its starting position and your new setting is accepted. General Seat functions menu, forwards and backwards Information 16.2.3 PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Control - 105 of 139 General 16.2.4 Switch on and off lights Information for the "Light on" function, press the "Directional indicator, left" button for more than 3 seconds. • The lighting system turns itself on and the lights symbol appears in the status display. Prepare or Operate Fig. 72: Lights on and off Help Technology 106 of 139 Select the lighting function using the function keys. • The menu for lighting selection now appears on the display. Press the joystick forward. • The lighting system turns itself on and the lights symbol appears in the status display. LL If the lighting system is already on, then you can turn it off using the same procedure. - Control - PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd General 16.2.5 Switch on and off warning lights or LL If the warning lights are already on or activated, then this procedure deactivates them once more. PR50_R06_V01_EN.indd - Control - Help Press the joystick backwards. • The warning light turns itself on and both directional indicators are flashing on the status display. Fig. 73: Warning lights on / off Technology Select the lighting function using the function keys. • The menu for lighting selection now appears on the display. Operate Prepare Information Press the "Directional indicator, right" button for the "Light on" function for more than 3 seconds. • The warning light turns itself on and both directional indicators are flashing on the status display. 107 of 139 17. Getting out of your electric wheelchair General Information When getting out of your wheelchair independently, you should keep in mind the following points for your own safety: Prepare • • • • • You should be able to deal with your own body weight safely. You should be able to push against the electric wheelchair with both arms simultaneously and with each exerting equal strength. You should have a secure point against which you can lean and out of which you cannot slip. You should have practised the manoeuvre often enough in the presence of another person. You should consider what could happen if you were to fall to the floor without anyone being there to help you. Operate LL Help We recommend allowing another person to help you. You should, however, inform this person of the risks involved. Always fully discuss the procedure for the move. Never support yourself against the drive control, as the electric wheelchair may be activated accidentally and may make uncontrolled movements. Technology LL If you want to move onto another electric wheelchair, you must set the brake release lever to "LOCK" (in its uppermost position) and the electric wheelchair must be switched off. )) 108 of 139 See Section "13.10.1 Using the brake release lever (emergency release)" - Getting out of your electric wheelchair - PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd General 17.1 Procedure when getting out from the side Prepare Position the electric wheelchair side on Set the required seat height Switch the electric wheelchair off Fold the foot rests up Swing armrest upwards Move Fig. 75: Move, armrest PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd - Getting out of your electric wheelchair - Technology Help Fig. 74: Move, foot rests Operate • • • • • • Information During any move from the side, follow this sequence of actions: 109 of 139 18. Care and maintenance General Information Appropriate use and operation of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair involves subjecting it to the recommended annual maintenance plan. All powered parts, and particularly the lift arm, are structurally designed so that to ensure that electric wheelchair can be operated without failures and requiring little maintenance. However, the following considerations should be kept in mind to ensure problem-free functioning: Prepare • It should be handled with care • It should be kept clean • It should be serviced annually. Operate 18.1 Service partners Where problems should arise, please get in touch with your medical supplies store or dealer, or contact PARAVAN GmbH directly. Help )) See Section "1.1 Your manufacturer" Technology LL 110 of 139 For execution of maintenance work, please get in touch with your medical supplies store or dealer, or contact PARAVAN GmbH directly. Maintenance and repair work should only be done by suitably trained personnel. - Care and maintenance - PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd LL • Mild soaps containing no scouring additives. For disinfection of covers, the seat and back cover Help • conventional surface disinfectants and • damp micro-fibre cloths Prepare Only the following should be used for cleaning the frame and plastic components (or painted layer) Operate High-pressure cleaners should not be used to clean the electric wheelchair. Be careful that no electronics come in contact with water. Information General 18.2 Cleaning and care Technology should be used. PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd - Care and maintenance - 111 of 139 19. Disposal and environmental protection General Information The electric wheelchair itself and its individual components are designed to enjoy a long service life. During manufacture and construction,care was taken to use recyclable and harmless raw materials as much as possible. At the end of its service life, the electric wheelchair is suitable for careful recycling and environmentally friendly disposal. Prepare LL National and regional regulations on the disposal of waste should be followed. For the purposes of recycling, the electric wheelchair can be dismantled into following principal materials: Operate • • • • Metals Plastics and composite materials Electronic waste Accumulators. Help Technology An effort should be made to achieve a high-level of recycling appropriate to the type and nature of the waste material (according to German law life-cycle management of waste materials). The recycling process is considered economically feasible if the costs associated with the process are not out of proportion to the costs that would be incurred by disposal of the waste. 112 of 139 - Disposal and environmental protection - PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd General 19.1 Packaging materials Information The packaging is largely made of recyclable and environmentally harmless materials, such as: Fig. 76: Recycling Technology Help Take advantage of the opportunity to recycle the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Recycling of waste is preferable to disposing of it. Operate LL Prepare • Wood; e.g. pallets and outer packaging • Metal; e.g. tensioning straps • Bubble wrap PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd - Disposal and environmental protection - 113 of 139 General 19.2 Re-commissioning Information If the electric wheelchair has been out of use for an extended period, the following steps should be taken before putting it back into use: • Check all safety devices and repair them where necessary • Undertake a complete service and revision • Clean thoroughly. Prepare LL The electric wheelchair must be completely cleaned and subjected to a thorough inspection by a service technician authorised by PARAVAN GmbH before being put back into use. Operate )) See Section "18 Care and maintenance" Help Technology 114 of 139 - Disposal and environmental protection - PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd • The User's Manual and • Service logs must be passed on to the new user. )) General Technology Help Operate See Section "18 Care and maintenance" Prepare Where the PARAVAN electric wheelchair is transferred to new user, all technical documentation required for safe use and operation, such as; Information 19.3 Notes on transfer PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd - Disposal and environmental protection - 115 of 139 20. Correcting failures General 20.1 Flashing codes indicating the status of the control panel Information Prepare Operate Help Flashing code Flashing once Meaning Defective module. Immediate action - Flashing twice An accessory has failed. - Lifter extended Failure in right-hand motor. Loose connection or defective, or motor defective. Failure in left-hand motor. Loose connection or defective, or motor defective. Failure or braking failure in left-hand motor. Loose connection or defective, or motor defective. Motors disconnected. Lower lifter fully Check plug connection Flashing three times Flashing four times Flashing five times Technology 116 of 139 Further action Speak with specialist dealer Speak with specialist dealer Speak with specialist dealer Check plug connection Speak with specialist dealer Check plug connection Speak with specialist dealer Connect motors. Switch control panel off and back on again - - Correcting failures - PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd Flashing 9 or 10 times Flashing 11 times Compatibility problem between modules. Speak with dealer Speak with dealer Speak with dealer Speak with dealer Speak with dealer Switch control panel off and back on again - specialist Prepare Recharge accumulator specialist specialist specialist specialist Technology Flashing 12 times Further action Speak with specialist dealer Information General Flashing eight times Immediate action Check plug connection Operate Flashing seven times Meaning Failure or braking failure in left-hand motor. Loose connection or defective, or motor defective. Accumulator completely empty. Voltage of batteries too high. Faulty data transfer between modules. Motor overloaded. Help Flashing code Flashing six times PR50_R07_V01_EN.indd - Correcting failures - 117 of 139 21. Electrical system General 21.1 Automatic safety switches Information The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is equipped with two automatically triggered safety switches and an electrical overload protection mechanism. Taken individually, they may be described as follows: • Main safety switch The main switch protects the electric wheelchair's entire electrical system from any overload of electrical devices by activating immediately to cut off electricity from your electric wheelchair. Prepare )) Operate )) See Section "21.2 Main safety switch" • Secondary safety switch This protects all other electric devices and ancillary devices, such as breathing apparatuses. See Section "21.3 Secondary safety switch" Help • Protection against overload When you are travelling downhill the power generated is channelled into the accumulators. Where the accumulators are already charged, then the safety system switches to emergiency stop. )) See Section "21.4 Protection against overload" Technology 118 of 139 - Electrical system - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd General 21.2 The main safety switch LL Information LL Prepare A pivoted green flag indicates that the main safety switch has been activated (triggered). Fig. 77: Main safety switch, activ 21.2.1 Resetting the main safety switch Help • Push the flag indicating that the mains switch has been activated back into its original position . -> You should be able to hear and feel it click back into place. • The electric wheelchair is now ready for use once more. Fig. 78: Main safety switch PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd - Electrical system - Operate Technology The main safety switch is positioned at the rear of the electric wheelchair on the left. 119 of 139 General 21.3 The secondary safety switch Information LL The secondary safety switch can be found on the left under the electric wheelchair's cladding. LL Prepare A raised button indicates that the secondary safety switch has activated. Operate Fig. 79: Sec. safety switch, activ. 21.3.1 Resetting the secondary safety switch • Remove cladding. )) Help See Section "12 Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding" Technology • Press the safety button in. • Reattach cladding. • The electric wheelchair is now ready for use once more. Fig. 80: Secondary safety switch 120 of 139 - Electrical system - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd LL If the overload protection feature is activated (triggered) then this will be indicated by a slow braking of the electric wheelchair until it stops moving. 21.4.1 Resetting the overload protection: Technology • Switch on an electrical device, such as your lighting. The excess electric power will then be quickly consumed. • The electric wheelchair is now ready for use once more. Operate Help The electricity generated when travelling downhill (when the drive motors act as dynamos) is directed into the accumulators. If you have fully recharged your electric wheelchair before starting the downhill stretch the safety system switches to emergency stop in order to prevent damage to the electrical system (control, electronics, etc.). Prepare LL Information General 21.4 Overload protection PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd - Electrical system - 121 of 139 General 21.5 Facility to connect ancillary devices Information LL The PARAVAN electric wheelchair provides the facility to connect a variety of ancillary devices with a voltage of 12 or 24 volts to the electric wheelchair's own on-board network. Prepare If you have a need for this facility – for example for a breathing apparatus, please contact PARAVAN GmbH. The external connections will be made to suit the needs of the affected user and the cable loop will be cut or relayed as necessary. )) See Section "1.1 Your manufacturer" Operate Help Technology 122 of 139 - Electrical system - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd General 21.6 The lighting system Take the following steps in the following sequence when switching on the lighting system: • Select the menu in the control. • Switch on the lighting. Fig. 81: Front illumination )) See Section "16 Controls" • LED front headlight • LED directional indicator • LED tail light Fig. 82: Rear illumination PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd - Electrical system - Technology Help Components of the lighting system: Operate Prepare Information Depending on the variant you have chosen, your PARAVAN electric wheelchair may be equipped with a complete set of road-approved lighting using LED technology. The use of LED lamps means that lamp replacement or maintenance tasks are practically no longer necessary. If your electric wheelchair was delivered to you without a lighting system, you can retrofit the system at any time. 123 of 139 General 21.7 The maintenance-free accumulators Information Your PARAVAN electric wheelchair is fitted with high-quality, high-performance accumulators. These maintenance-free accumulators are entirely enclosed. The system is not designed to need or allow any refilling or topping up the electrolyte (battery acid). The state of charge or capacity of the accumulators can be seen from the control panel. Prepare Operate • • • Red zone Low capacity, must be recharged immediately. Yellow zone Sufficient energy still available, recharge as soon as the opportunity arises. Green zone Accumulator fully loaded, full capacity. )) )) See Section "16 Controls" Help See Section "21.10 Charging the electric wheelchair" Technology 124 of 139 - Electrical system - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd )) See Section "23.1 Dealing with closed accumulators" LL The accumulators should always be recharged using the supplied recharging device after every spell of use (even if use of charge was minimal during the spell). Always connect the recharger when the electric wheelchair is not in use. The recharger supplied switches automatically to "maintain charge", thus guaranteeing you that your accumulators in your electric wheelchair will always be ready for use and fully charged. If the accumulators are left in an uncharged state for too long they will become deeply discharged and will no longer be capable of recharging and/ or will need to be replaced. )) Prepare The enclosed accumulators should never be opened. Opening the accumulators will cause irreparable damage to these components, possibly resulting in a complete loss of energy supply. Operate LL Information General 21.8 Notes on accumulators Observe the relevant regulations on waste disposal when disposing of the accumulators. Please consult the local or municipal authorities responsible for this issue or talk directly to a waste disposal company. )) See Section "19 Disposal and environmental protection" PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd - Electrical system - Technology LL Help See Section "21.10.2 The charging device" 125 of 139 General 21.9 Changing your accumulators Information LL If it should become necessary to replace the accumulators in your electric wheelchair, let your service technician or dealer do the work in order to guarantee the safe function or your electric wheelchair. Prepare • Move the lift arm upwards. • Remove cladding. Operate Fig. 83: Power connection Help Technology Fig. 84: Refitting, accumulator 126 of 139 )) See Section "12 Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding" • • • • • • • Disconnect power connection . Disassemble the accumulators -> Remove the accumulators from the battery casing using the hand straps provided. Transfer the remaining part of the power connection onto the new accumulator. Place the new accumulator in the battery casing. Reconnect the power connection . Re-attach cladding. Execute a functional check. - Electrical system - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd LL Charge the accumulators only with the charging device supplied. The recharging device is available in 2 models: • • • • • Make sure that the accumulators are always charged to full capacity. The best way to do this is to recharge nightly. The charging time for your electric wheelchair should be 8 hours without any interruption. The charging cycle is complete when the green lamp lights up. Always keep your electric wheelchair connected to the recharging device when not in use (to maintain its charge). LL If you follow these care tips, your accumulator will provide you with the highest possible performance and longest possible service life. )) )) See Section "21.7 The maintenance-free accumulators" See Section "21.8 Notes on accumulators" PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd - Electrical system - Help Care tips: Operate Prepare • "Indoor" for use in indoor areas • "Outdoor" for use outdoors Technology General Charging your electric wheelchair Information 21.10 127 of 139 General 21.10.1 Procedure for charging your electric wheelchair Information • Switch electric wheelchair off. • Place the charging device on a heat-resistant surface e.g. the foot supports. • Insert the charging device plug into the charging socket on the control panel. • Connect the charging device to the mains supply -> charging has started. • Check the charging status -> has it reached full capacity? The recharging process is now complete. • Dismantle the recharging device in the opposite sequence. Prepare Operate Fig. 85: Plug in the charging cable LL After completing charging, undo the connection between the mains supply at the mains plug from the charging device. Help Technology 128 of 139 - Electrical system - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd General The charging device Information The charging device is suitable for automatic charging of the accumulators. The charging device is protected by a water-resistant sheetsteel housing. This complies with the directives and safety regulations of: Prepare • 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive • 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive LL 21.10.3 Positioning the charging device Use only in dry areas. Do not cover any openings on the housing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not place in the vicinity of devices giving off heat radiation (e.g. under lamps, beside heating, etc.) LL During charging position the charging device on the foot supports of the wheelchair. PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd - Electrical system - Help • • • • Operate Read the Users' Manual packed separately with the charging device. Fig. 86: Pos. the charging device Technology 21.10.2 129 of 139 22. Technical equipment General 22.1 Technical data and dimensions Information Orthopaedic seat K630 seating unit Lifting function as measured without seat Tilting Prepare Back angle Side frame repositioning Lumbar support, 4 levels Operate Help Technology Adjustment of foot position Seat length adjustment, optional Foot angle adjustment, optional Electric foot rest, optional Head support Armrest Weights Empty weight including accumulators, without seat Maximum load 130 of 139 360mm - 800mm Forward 21° Backward 50° Backward 67° Thoracic area 30mm / side Seat area 50mm / side Height adjustment 70mm Curvature 0mm - 25mm 120mm 180mm 0° - 90° 0° - 90° 5 positions 6 axes with 12 individual adjustments 133kg 160kg - Technical equipment - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd General 1050mm Range Suspension / tyres Distance between wheels for drive axle Distance between wheels for rear axle Wheelbase Dimensions of front wheel Dimensions of rear wheel 35km PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd 2 x 12 Volt LED directional indicators LED front and rear lights 560mm 370mm 640mm 3.00 - 8 2.00 x 50 - Technical equipment - Information Total height, standard seat, without head support Electrics Accumulators Lights Prepare 990mm 900mm 1240mm Operate Total length without foot rests, forward movement. Total length without foot rests, reverse movement. Total height, standard seat, including head support (Standard seat fully within the chassis width) Help 640mm Technology Dimensions Total width of chassis without seat 131 of 139 General Information Prepare Operate Help Driving properties Floor clearance 70mm Maximum height of obstacles 60mm Turning radius 780mm Maximum slope (uphill) 12° = 21%** Maximum slope (downhill) 10° = 17%** Maximum lateral slope 6° = 11%** Speed Standard 6 km/h, optional max. 10km/h* * The maximum range was measured under test conditions. Weight, terrain and weather conditions may influence this figure in everyday operation. ** When travelling on steeply inclined terrains do not use top speed, and also travel with particular care where the seat height has beem adjusted, there is seat tilt or where the seat length has been changed, and on uneven surfaces (e.g. grass, gravel, sand, ice and snow)! See Section "3 Notes on safety" )) Technology 132 of 139 - Technical equipment - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd LL Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheelchair in a state not conforming to its state upon delivery. Material damage to the electric wheelchair through nonauthorised or incorrectly installed components. • Do not make any technical changes to your electric wheelchair. • Only operate your electric wheelchair in its original state upon delivery. • Use only original or authorised replacement parts. PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd - Technical equipment - Prepare WARNING Operate See Section "1.1 Your manufacturer" Help )) Technology The replacement of original parts by third-party components or by reproduction (copied) original parts is strictly forbidden! Obtain your spare parts exclusively from your dealer or from PARAVAN GmbH. Information General 22.2 Replacement parts 133 of 139 23. Systems and technical documentation General 23.1 How to deal with closed accumulators Information Prepare Operate Where accumulators are completely enclosed, the oxygen liberated at the positive electrode by water decomposition is channelled via a glass fibre mat from the positive to the negative electrode and finally converted back into water at the end of a series of chemical reactions. During charging, a proportion of that oxygen leaks into the common gas area. With closed accumulators, the housing of the accumulator is designed to hold in the pressure by stronger walls in order to prevent the short-term excess oxygen from escaping before being fully recombined at the negative electrode. Where charging is done improperly, hydrogen will be emitted as well as oxygen at the negative electrode. This hydrogen will not be converted into water but may escape through the safety valve if a threshold excess pressure is reached, possibly reaching the oxygen contained in the gas space. If you avoid improper charging, no water is lost by enclosed accumulators and the accumulators are entirely maintenance-free. During storage and energy consumption there is no oxygen in the gas space and the accumulator will be under a negative pressure. Any valve release should be avoided in all circumstances, since oxidation will occur on the negative electrode if atmospheric oxygen enters the system. This leads to irreparable damage, up to and including total failure of the accumulator. Help Technology 134 of 139 - Systems and technical documentation - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd Stamp: • 3. Inspection (annual) Date: Signature: Stamp: • 4. Inspection (annual) Date: Signature: Stamp: • 5. Inspection (annual) Date: Signature: Stamp: • 6. Inspection (annual) Date: Signature: Stamp: • 7. Inspection (annual) Date: Signature: Stamp: PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd - Systems and technical documentation - Prepare Signature: Operate • 2. Inspection (annual) Date: Help Stamp: Technology • 1. Inspection (12 months after commissioning) Date: Signature: Information General 23.2 Customer service book 135 of 139 General 23.3 EU Declaration of Conformity Information Prepare Operate Help Technology Fig. 87: EU Declaration of Conformity 136 of 139 - Systems and technical documentation - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd Seat and back support in the special orthopaedic seat: • Adjust the back support only as far as absolutely necessary as the motor does not have the power to lift the weight of the driver. Use the tilt function first. • Be careful of other components (the backpack, etc.) when adjusting the back support and tilting. Lifting arm: • Ensure head and leg clearance when lifting and lowering the seat. Foot rests should not come into contact with the ground. • With the seat left extended more than about 100mm the electric wheelchair will move at only half speed. PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd - Systems and technical documentation - General Information Prepare Operate Where there is tilt: • It should be ensured that the seat is not leaning out too far to the front or back, as this may mean you might slip out of the seat. • The tilting is set suitably for your body weight. • First set tilt, and then set the back support. • Where using tilting always wear your safety belt. • Where using tilting travel only at half the speed of the selected driving level. Help Due to the flexible options available for setting up your electric wheelchair, you must observe the following points: Technology 23.4 Protocol of the handover briefing 137 of 139 General Information Foot rests: • When adjusting the height and angle of the foot rests, be careful that the height does not make contact with the seat padding. • The foot rest setting must be higher than any obstacle. In addition, the foot rest must not become caught up by the obstacle, as this may cause the electric wheelchair to topple over. Prepare Operate Seat adjustment forward and back: • When you are moving the seat back or forwards, make sure that the foot supports positioned at a low height. • When driving the electric wheelchair, make sure that the seat is not in its foremost position, as this could generate a danger of overbalancing! Control/Joystick • Your electric wheelchair is controlled by moving the joystick forwards, backwards and from side to side on the control panel Help Technology 138 of 139 - Systems and technical documentation - PR50_R08_V01_EN.indd Space for your notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PR50_R10_V01_EN.indd - Notes - 139 of 139 major of the r e n rise in W -enterp d e iz s Medium itiative in PARAVAN GmbH PARAVAN Str. 5-10 D-72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau Germany • • • • Tel.: +49(0)7388/9995-60 Fax: +49(0)7388/9995-999 e-mail:[email protected] Internet: www.PARAVAN.de
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