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1.6 The main elements at a glance

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Wheel

LED displays

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On/off switch with charger socket

2

Stub axle locking mechanism

3

Push rims

4

Fins (rear of wheel)

5

Stub axle

6

Wheelchair (not included in the scope of delivery)

Bracket with wheel receiver

7

Wheelchair hand brake

8

Automatic charger

Charging plug

9

LED display

10

Automatic charger housing

11

Anti-tippers (optional)

Bracket

12

Quickpin

13

Clamping piece for anti-tipper

14

Holding rod

15

Bracket mounting fork

16

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Summary of Contents for twion

Page 1: ...Gebrauchsanweisung de User manual en Instructions d utilisation fr Gebruiksaanwijzing nl ...

Page 2: ...Service Center Deutschland Montag bis Donnerstag von 8 00 18 00 Uhr Freitags von 8 00 16 00 Uhr erreichbar unter Telefon 0800 9096 250 gebührenfrei ...

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Page 4: ...eneral information on charging the batteries 13 4 4 Safety instructions for the battery charger and the charging process 14 4 5 Charging process 15 5 Displays and fault indications on the wheel 16 5 1 The charge status of the battery 16 5 2 Displays when charging the battery 17 5 3 Fault indications 18 5 3 1 Fault indication of the battery 18 5 3 2 Fault indications when charging the batteries 18 ...

Page 5: ...ler or an agent of Ulrich Alber GmbH 1 2 Proper use of the twion Wheelchairs that are fitted with twion wheels are designed exclusively for transporting persons with a walking disability Do not attach any parts other than the accessories that have been approved for use by Alber Equally the device must not be technically modified The twion must only be operated under the following conditions Full c...

Page 6: ...s this may cause surfaces to reach high temperatures Avoid using the wheelchair on soft ground e g loose chipping sand mud snow ice or deep puddles Always observe the safety instructions and precautions from chapter 3 When not in use do not expose your twion to strong sunlight for long periods of time This could cause the motor to heat up and in an extreme case not be able to operate at full power...

Page 7: ...ing mechanism 3 Push rims 4 Fins rear of wheel 5 Stub axle 6 Wheelchair not included in the scope of delivery Bracket with wheel receiver 7 Wheelchair hand brake 8 Automatic charger Charging plug 9 LED display 10 Automatic charger housing 11 Anti tippers optional Bracket 12 Quickpin 13 Clamping piece for anti tipper 14 Holding rod 15 Bracket mounting fork 16 ...

Page 8: ...w to operate the system and any accessories you ordered You will also be given this operating manual which in addition to the technical information also contains important driving instructions The brackets 7 must be attached to the wheelchair by Ulrich Alber GmbH or its authorised specialist dealers Regularly check the brackets 7 to ensure that they are firmly secured to the wheelchair If a screw ...

Page 9: ... the wheel click into place in the wheel receiver 7 Check whether the twion wheel can be pulled out of the wheel receiver 7 without pressing the locking mechanism 3 If so the twion wheel is not sitting correctly in the wheel receiver 7 and needs to be inserted again as described previously Attach the second twion wheel on the other side of the wheelchair In these few steps you have attached the tw...

Page 10: ...e two twion wheels are switched on one after the other not at the same time If they are activated at the same time any warning signals see chapter 5 3 may not be heard or assigned to the wrong wheel in error 2 3 Switching the wheels off When you have finished your journey the two twion wheels should always be switched off and the parking brakes on the wheelchair used This not only saves the energy...

Page 11: ... the twion wheel by its tyre or the wheel hub when removing Detaching the stub axle if necessary If the twion wheels are stored laying on their rear side the stub axles 6 protrude above the wheel hub by a few centimetres We therefore recommend taking the stub axles out of the wheel entirely to prevent any possible damage Hold the stub axle 6 between your index and middle finger as shown in the dia...

Page 12: ...r rear side or standing up During transport the wheels must be properly secured so that they do not pose a risk to the driver or passengers in the event of a sudden brake manoeuvre To secure the wheels we recommend securing them in the vehicle with sufficiently robust straps as shown in the diagram Please note that this is a non binding recommendation we accept no liability Do not attach the strap...

Page 13: ...rive around any obstacles that suddenly appear or to stop your wheelchair Always drive up slopes with a fully charged battery If the battery is empty the wheels will continue to work however the rolling motion and especially the braking process is no longer supported When travelling down slopes of any kind special caution should be exercised If driving down slopes with a fully charged battery and ...

Page 14: ...mage from the current induced by the fast rotation of the wheel When using the twion observe the following Before using the twion to drive up or down a slope practice operating the device on level ground The maximum permissible slope specified by the wheelchair manufacturer must not be exceeded Approach steps or drops extremely cautiously While the twion is switched on each actuation of the push r...

Page 15: ... the twion for the intended trip based on factors such as driving experience and physical strength Before undertaking a trip check the twion wheels for damage and proper inflation Also check the charge status of the two batteries and that the visual and acoustic signalling devices on the wheel are working correctly These safety checks and the personal experience of the wheelchair user are of parti...

Page 16: ... not come into contact with metallic objects for example with metal filings If the socket 2 is dirty clean it with a clean and dry cloth Never immerse the battery in water If damaged or defective the battery must be checked Contact your specialist dealer to learn about the proper procedure that must be used for returns and repairs The wheel with the defective damaged battery must not be used or op...

Page 17: ...inst any other harmful effects or stresses Do not operate the charger if the power cable one or both of the charging cables or the plugs attached to the cables are damaged Damaged parts must be replaced immediately by a specialist dealer that has been authorised by Alber Do not use or disassemble the charger if it has received a hard blow or was dropped or damaged in some other way Take the damage...

Page 18: ...all five LEDs on the wheel illuminate and on the battery charger the LED display 10 illuminates a continuous green Disconnect the mains plug of the battery charger from the mains socket Only now remove the plug of the battery charger 9 out of the charger socket 2 Ensure that the charger plugs 9 and the sockets in the on off but ton 2 of the twion wheel are clean and that there are no metallic part...

Page 19: ...te 5 LEDs light up the battery is charged to 100 Avoid high speeds when driving down slopes as the current feedback in the wheels may lead to overvoltage in the battery and force the wheel to shut down 4 LEDs light up the battery is charged to 80 3 LEDs light up the battery is charged to 60 2 LEDs light up the battery is charged to 40 We strongly recommend that you do not cover expansive distances...

Page 20: ... 80 One LED flashes 4 LEDs light up the battery is charged to between 80 and 100 5 LEDs light up the battery is charged to 100 If a fault occurs during the charging process the fault is indicated by the LED display and various acoustic signals see chapter 5 3 Displays on the battery charger The status of the battery charger is shown by its LED displays 10 as follows LED display Status Orange illum...

Page 21: ...Number of sounds Sound interval seconds Failure description Remedy 1 6 The charging plug is plugged in the wheel turns round Do not move your wheel during the char ging process the fault disappears after about 10 seconds Restart the charging process 2 6 The charging plug is plugged in but there is no power There is no charging current Check the connections to the battery charger and to the twion w...

Page 22: ...fault indications other than those listed are indicated there is a serious system malfunction In this case the twion wheel cannot be used and must be sent to Ulrich Alber GmbH via your specialist dealer for testing 6 Automatic shut down If a wheel that has been switched off does not move for longer than 15 minutes it is automatically turned off to save energy 7 Replacing the fuse As with all elect...

Page 23: ...nd removing Alber anti tippers Switch off the twion wheels before fitting the anti tippers Remove the quickpin 13 from the bracket mounting fork 16 by pressing on the pin with your thumb whilst pulling it out using your index and middle finger Push the clamping piece for the anti tipper 14 into the bracket mounting fork 16 Lock the bracket mounting fork 16 using the quickpin 13 To do this press th...

Page 24: ...e anti tippers click into a fixed position Now you can fit or remove a wheel If you are fitting or removing twion wheels these need to be switched off Repeat the process with the second anti tipper on the other side of the wheelchair Once the wheels are fitted you can return the anti tippers to their starting position To do this push the wheelchair forwards and at the same time push back the holdi...

Page 25: ...ti tippers are not transfer rollers Do not move the wheelchair when it is jacked up Caution must be exercised when moving or collapsing the anti tippers particularly when manually adjusting or activating As a result of the necessarily high spring force there is a crushing hazard between the holding rod 15 and the clamping piece 14 15 14 ...

Page 26: ...nded to verify the operation and safety of the product uncover any defects and if necessary initiate steps repairs that will restore the product to proper working order Section 6 of the MPBetreibV stipulates that the manufacturer has to specify an interval at which this STK is to be performed and which must not exceed 2 years with regard to the products listed in appendix 1 Based on our market obs...

Page 27: ...damage caused by fire water force majeure and other events that are outside the control of Ulrich Alber GmbH Parts that may need to be serviced or replaced as part of normal use e g tyre change Device inspection without detection of a fault or defect 10 3 Liability Ulrich Alber GmbH as the twion manufacturer shall not be liable for the safety of the product if the twion is incorrectly handled the ...

Page 28: ... voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power output 45 W Output voltage 2 x 45 V Output current 2 x 0 5 A Protection rating IP 41 Ambient temperature Operation 0 40 C Storage 40 65 C Humidity Operation 10 80 Storage 5 95 Air pressure Operation 500 1060hPa Storage 700 1060hPa Polarity of the two charging plugs Protection rating IP41 Miscellaneous All twion components are protected against corrosion Weight of ...

Page 29: ... pool The component label is on the underside of the battery charger 50 C 25 C 02 2014 science and technology However the service life may also be reduced significantly by excessive or improper use The service life required by the applicable standards shall not be deemed an additional guarantee The twion conforms to the requirements laid down in the European Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC as w...

Page 30: ...magnetic fields and forces Protect the device from moisture Only use the device inside your home not outdoors Indicates the temperature range in which the device can be used Protective insulation appliance class 2 Complies with US and Canadian guidelines Important observe accompanying documents Maximum weight of person that the twion can accept as its load capacity 120 kg Specifies the date of man...

Page 31: ...006 0 Telefax 49 0 7432 2006 299 info alber de www alber de Ihre Alber Vertretung Your Alber representative Votre représentation Alber Vostra rappresentanza Alber Su representación Alber Din Alber representant Din Alber agenturene Uw distributeur Alber Deres Alber repræsentation Ulrich Alber Albstadt ...

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