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Contents
1. Introduction
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1.1 Intended purpose
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1.2 Important safety notes – please observe at all times
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1.3 Proper use of the Esprit
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1.4 Handling instructions
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1.5 Signs and symbols
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1.6 Permissible conditions of use/locations of operation
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1.7 Standard scope of delivery
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1.8 Optional accessories
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1.9 The main elements at a glance
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2. Starting up
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2.1 Installing the wheels
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2.2 Switching on the system
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2.3 Switching off the system
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2.4 Removing the wheels
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2.5 Transporting and storing the wheels as vehicle luggage
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2.6 Additional instructions for travel mode
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2.6.1 Travelling using the manual wheelchair wheels
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2.6.2 Travelling using the Esprit wheels in push mode
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2.6.3 Travelling using the Esprit wheels in motorised mode
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2.6.4 Range
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3. Safety instructions and hazard information
when using the Esprit
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3.1 General instructions
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3.2 Information about user training
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3.3 Safety instructions
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3.4 Obstacles
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3.5 Hazardous areas and hazardous situations
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4. Battery pack
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4.1 Removing the battery pack
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4.2 Installing the battery pack
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4.3 Charging the battery pack
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4.4 Capacity display
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4.5 Energy recovery (recuperation)
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4.6 Changing the fuse in the battery pack
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4.7 General information on charging the battery pack
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4.8 Safety instructions for the charger and
the charging process
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4.9 Safety instructions for the battery pack
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4.10 Storing the battery pack
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4.11 Information about transporting and shipping
the battery pack
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5. Control unit
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5.1 Fitting and removing the control unit
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5.2 Control unit functions
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5.2.1 Switching on the system
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5.2.2 Switching off the system
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5.2.3 Using the joystick to travel
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5.2.4 Spotlight
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5.2.5 Warning signal
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5.2.6 Limiting the speed
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5.2.7 Immobiliser
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5.3 Control unit menus
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5.3.1 Menu structure (overview) and associated buttons
on the control unit
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5.3.2 Displays in the user screen
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5.3.3 Calling up the menus
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5.3.4
Travel mode menu
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5.3.5
Display menu
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Reset KM counter menu 29
5.3.7
Setting menu
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5.4 Setting the local language when starting up
the Esprit for the first time
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5.5 Travel parameters
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6. Warnings and error messages
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6.1 Overview
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6.2 Warning for uphill and downhill gradients
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6.2.1 Uphill gradient
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6.2.2 Downhill gradient
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7. Storage, care, maintenance and disposal
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7.1 Storage
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7.2 Care
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7.3 Re-use
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7.4 Maintenance
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7.5 Disposal
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8. Product safety information
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Product service life
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10. Warranty and liability
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10.1 Warranty for defects
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10.2 Durability warranty
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10.3 Liability
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11. Important legal information for the user
of this product
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12. Technical data
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13. Labels
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14. Using the wheelchair as a vehicle seat
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15. Your Contact Person (USA only)
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Optional accessories
A - Swivel arm on the control unit
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B - Intuitive attendant control
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C - Anti-tippers
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The latest applicable version of this operating manual is available for download on
our website
www.alber.de
. If you require a large-print version, please contact Alber
Service Centre.
This operating manual provides you with information about the product Esprit E34z,
hereinafter referred to as Esprit.
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a
practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which he/she practices.
