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1. Introduction
1.1 Important safety notes – please observe carefully at all times
The e-fix is an add-on drive for wheelchairs. For safety reasons, it must only be operated by persons who
have been instructed in its handling,
can move and coordinate both hands or arms without major restrictions,
have the physical and mental ability to safely operate the wheelchair with the e-fix wheels attached to it in all possible
situations and in the event of the e-fix wheels failing to work, the user is able to brake the wheelchair and stop safely.
A one-to-one instruction session on handling and operating the device is included in the scope of delivery. Please contact
your specialist dealer or Alber GmbH agent to arrange for a training session. The instruction is free of charge.
If you feel a little unsure about how to handle your e-fix please contact your specialist dealer for advice.
In the event of technical faults, please contact your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Center, telephone 0800 9096 250
(toll-free; only applies within the Federal Republic of Germany).
When operating the e-fix, observe the specifications of the wheelchair manufacturer (e.g. maximum slope, air pressure of tyres
etc.), and strictly adhere to the operating instructions of the wheelchair. Never exceed any of the specified limit values.
We recommend refraining from using the e-fix in locations that are exposed to strong electric fields.
In rare cases, the operation of the e-fix may interfere with other electrical devices such as anti-shoplifting barriers in depart-
ment stores.
You must not use the e-fix on escalators or moving walkways.
Similarly, combining the e-fix with accessories that have not been approved by Alber is also prohibited.
Therefore, do not start using the e-fix before you have been properly instructed in its operation by an
authorised specialist dealer or an agent of Alber GmbH.
1.2 Proper use of the e-fix
Wheelchairs that are fitted with e-fix wheels are designed exclusively for transporting persons with a walking disability.
The e-fix must only be fitted to and operated by wheelchairs that are listed in Alber’s bracket database.
1.3 Handling instructions
Do not attach any parts other than the accessories that have been approved for use by Alber. Similarly, the e-fix and its
accessories must not be technically modified.
The e-fix must only be operated under the following conditions:
Full compliance with the information, instructions and recommendations contained in this operating manual
The e-fix is only operated by a person who has been instructed in its use
No technical modifications have been made to the e-fix by the user or by any third party.
An instructed person is a person who has been instructed in the operation of the e-fix and in his/her tasks and who has been
made aware of the possible hazards associated with improper use of the device. In general, this is the user of the wheelchair
to which the e-fix is fitted. The instruction session is provided by the authorised specialist dealer or by an agent of Alber
GmbH. It is strictly prohibited for any uninstructed or unqualified persons to use the e-fix.
The e-fix must not be used for any purpose that contravenes the intended use of the device. This particularly applies to all
types of load transportation such as transporting household objects or additional people. Proper use includes complying with
the information specified in this manual on carrying out safety checks and observing and adhering to the safety precautions
and hazard warnings for driving.
The use of the e-fix for any of the following purposes is deemed to be misuse by Alber GmbH:
Use of the device that contravenes the instructions and recommendations in this operating manual
Exceeding the technical limits laid down in this operating manual
Technical modification to the e-fix
Attachment and/or use of parts and accessories that have not been supplied or approved by Alber GmbH.
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