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LEVO

Instruction manual

Please read the Instruction Manual carefully before attempting to use
your wheelchair

Alterations in constructional and technical manner or to the electronic
require the written authorisation of LEVO AG, otherwise no warranty or

product liability will be accepted.

In case of difficulty contact:

Manufacturer:

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Version 1.8

LEVO AG

Anglikerstrasse 20

CH-5610 Wohlen

Tel:+41 (0)56 618 44 11

Fax:+41 (0)56 618 44 10

Internet: http://www.levo.ch

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Page 1: ...onstructional and technical manner or to the electronic require the written authorisation of LEVO AG otherwise no warranty or product liability will be accepted In case of difficulty contact Manufacturer Agent Version 1 8 LEVO AG Anglikerstrasse 20 CH 5610 Wohlen Tel 41 0 56 618 44 11 Fax 41 0 56 618 44 10 Internet http www levo ch ...

Page 2: ...sing your LEVO They contain important information necessary for successful operation of the wheelchair Whether you use your LEVO as a stand up aid at work in everyday life or to help with standing exercises it guarantees you optimum independence mobility and health As a LEVO customer you have a valuable contribution to make to the on going further development of our products We put great store by ...

Page 3: ...fuse handling in case of replacement transportation and storage 14 3 2 Delivery 15 3 3 Storage 15 3 4 First adjustments 15 4 Control unit 16 4 1 VR2 control 16 4 1 1 On Off button 16 4 1 2 Battery gauge 16 4 1 3 Joystick 17 4 1 4 Speed 17 4 1 5 Change of the seat position 18 4 1 6 Light kit 19 4 1 7 Horn 19 4 1 8 Locking unlocking the wheelchair 19 4 2 R net control option 20 4 2 1 On Off button 2...

Page 4: ...ge of the seat width 32 9 3 Change the distance between the armrests 32 9 4 Adjustment of the backrest angle 32 9 5 Change of the distance footrest seat cushion and angle adjustment of the footrest 33 9 6 Adjustment of the armrest height angle 33 9 7 Adjustment of the armrest length 34 9 8 Change the position of the control unit 34 9 9 Adjustment of the knee support 34 9 9 1 Knee support Pro 34 9 ...

Page 5: ...the wheelchair 40 11 2 Transportation in a vehicle with the person in the wheelchair 42 12 Cleaning 42 13 Maintenance 43 13 1 Service 43 13 2 Safety checks 43 13 2 1 Daily checks 43 13 2 2 Weekly checks 44 13 3 Spare parts 44 14 Disposal 45 15 Trouble shooting 46 16 Controller self help guide VR2 47 17 Controller self help guide R net 48 18 Technical information 49 19 Version Management 50 ...

Page 6: ...1 Wheelchairs Part 6 Determination of maximum speed acceleration and deceleration of electric wheelchairs ISO 7176 8 1998 Wheelchairs Part 8 Requirements and test methods for static impact and fatigue strengths ISO 7176 9 2001 Wheelchairs Part 9 Climatic tests for electric wheelchairs ISO 7176 10 1988 Wheelchairs Part 10 Determination of obstacle climbing ability of electric wheelchairs ISO 7176 1...

Page 7: ...characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000 4 11 2004 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Testing and measurement techniques Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests EN 61000 4 5 2006 Surge Immunity testing EN 61000 4 4 2004 Electrical fast transient burst immunity test EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A1 2001 Electrostatic discharge immunity test EN 61000 4 6 1...

Page 8: ...y LEVO AG will not repair or replace free of charge any part or parts found to be defective due to abuse misuse or lack of maintenance The customer has no claim on warranty if there has been any design modifications mechanic or electronic been made on the wheelchair without the approval from LEVO AG Warranty claims should be directed to In Switzerland LEVO AG Other Countries To your local agent Ad...

Page 9: ...ront wheels are lifted up from the floor which causes a very small turning circle In standing configuration the chair is driven by the front wheels and the middle wheels are lifted up from the floor This allows also a great mobility in standing position In sitting or standing position the driven wheels are directly in the centerline of the body The seat depth the armrests and the knee support are ...

Page 10: ...s not responsible for damages to persons or property who resulted from the fact that the user or another person ignored the recommendations warnings and instructions specified in this manual For your own security we recommend to read and obey all the instructions carefully in this manual On the LEVO C3 you find the following symbols attached Warning risk of pinching Make sure no parts of the body ...

Page 11: ...ring driving Otherwise the wheelchair will stop abrupt so that you run the risk to be thrown forward from the wheelchair Just release the joystick to stop the wheelchair from moving Consider the road permission regulations these are different from country to country It is usually prescribed by law which kind of streets can be used for your purposes Inquire in this regards at your road traffic lice...

Page 12: ...onfiguration You should only bring the LEVO C3 into standing position if the chair is on even solid ground If this condition is not ensured the danger of tilting exists It s absolutely essential to mount the knee support and the chest belt correct before you use the stand up function or you are driving see chapter 5 You should under no circumstances attempt to stand up without following all safety...

Page 13: ...he wheelchair is no longer covered under warranty Programming should only be conducted by healthcare professionals within depth knowledge of PG Drives electronic control systems Incorrect programming could result in an unsafe set up of a wheelchair for the user LEVO accepts no liability for losses of any kind if the drive or stability characteristics of the wheelchair are altered without prior not...

Page 14: ...on since April 2011 Before shipping the 70A main fuse is taken off Before using the chair the main fuse has to be inserted You shall do this also when travelling by air with this wheelchair The main fuse housing is under the chair cover in the rear To get access carefully open the cover as shown above Open the fuse cover insert the fuse which is delivered in a separate plastic bag and snap the fus...

Page 15: ...should not be above 90 Please take care to guarantee these mentioned conditions to provide a long life time for the LEVO C3 That the batteries don t discharge too fast we recommend to taken respectively switch off the main fuse see 3 1 We also recommend charging the batteries at least every 2 months if the chair is not used 3 4 First adjustments Because the LEVO C3 was ordered with your personal m...

Page 16: ... look at in the following With the On Off button the chair can be turned on or switched off Don t use this button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency The battery gauge shows you that the wheelchair is switched on and it shows you how much power there is left in the batteries The gauge is also used as an electronic fault detection see chapter 16 ...

Page 17: ...ick to the left then the chair will drive to the left hand side The joystick can be used to choose and to move the actuators as well see chapter 4 1 5 Speed gauge This is a gauge that shows the maximum speed setting for the wheelchair This gauge also indicates if the speed of the wheelchair is being limited or if the control system is locked If one LED is illuminated you drive with the slowest spe...

Page 18: ...you just have one button to choose the actuators To activate the stand up function press the actuator button deflect the joystick to the left until the left LED under the actuator button is illuminated Now you can move the joystick forward to bring the chair into the stand up position to go down into the seating position you just need to move the joystick backwards If you have the option Tilt in s...

Page 19: ... The speed indicator will be rippling up and down Deflect the joystick forwards until the control system beeps Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps Release the joystick there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now unlocked If you choosed the option light for your chair the keypad looks like it s shown on the left To activate the light press the light button you switch ...

Page 20: ...With the On Off button the chair can be turned on or switched off Don t use this button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency This gauge is only visible on the display if the control is turned on It shows you how much power there is left in the batteries If the gauge starts to flash it means the chair is still working correct but the batteries should be charged very soon ...

Page 21: ...hair will move Let go of the joystick and the wheelchair will stop and the brakes come on For backwards driving push the joystick backwards Pushing the joystick to the right side means a right hand curve as a reaction Pushing the joystick to the left then the chair will drive to the left hand side The joystick can be used to choose and to move the actuators as well see chapter 4 2 5 Speed gauge Sp...

Page 22: ...r the tilt motion can be stopped and fixed at any time 4 2 5 Change of the seat position 4 2 6 Light Kit If you choose the option light for your chair the keypad looks like it s shown on the left To activate the light press the light button you switch on the two front and the two rear lights o n your chair with this To notify that you like to turn to the left press the left indicator button to ann...

Page 23: ... button Deflect the joystick forwards until the control system beeps Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps Release the joystick there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now locked To unlock the wheelchair Use the on off button to switch the control system on a lock is showed on the display Deflect the joystick forwards until the control system beeps Deflect the joystick...

Page 24: ...gth level of 20 vpm The LEVO C3 is constructed to resist to a regular level of interference as it occurs in a household Beside that there exist a certain number of sources of relatively strong magnetic fields to which you should stay in a safe distance Some of these magnetic fields are obvious and easy to avoid Some other are not easy to be realized and it is hard to stay off at times Please take ...

Page 25: ...lly care carrying a sender and receiver with you It might occur that an item as mentioned gets very close to the controller of the wheelchair and like that electromagnetic energy gets unintended too close too In this situation the electromagnetic energy might influence negatively the function of brakes as well as the motion characteristics of the wheelchair Warning Your wheelchair can produce elec...

Page 26: ...ce standing up in the wheelchair and slowly driving it across the room The wheelchair allows driving absolutely safely in a sitting position on slopes with a maximum gradient up to 10 degree When driving up or down steeper slopes than this or over uneven ground braking and steering response will be limited due to reduced traction On a slope don t lean out of the wheelchair down the slope Driving i...

Page 27: ...Charging socket Only use the charger LEVO delivered with the chair To charge the batteries switch off the control unit and plug the charger into the socket beneath the front of the joystick If the joystick is witched on the batteries won t charge If the batteries are completely discharged it takes at least 10 hours to fully charge them To disengage the motor brakes to push the chair manually switc...

Page 28: ...an insert the knee support with just one hand To remove the knee support pull it a bit to the back and then upwards If the adjustments don t fulfill your requirements please see chapter 8 7 1 to adjust the knee support Adjustable knee pads are available To use the knee support make sure that it s adjusted correctly Pull the quick release knob A and bring the knee support in position release the qu...

Page 29: ...Adjust the length of the strap so that it is not too tight but fits comfortably across your chest The length can be adjusted in two different ways There is a closure at the buckle for small adjustments of the length picture 3 If you need to adjust the length of the chest strap more you have to do it at the back of the chest strap Take off the chest strap and change the length at the two metal buck...

Page 30: ...gaging lever is in the ON position for no movements of the powered wheels Remove the chest strap and knee support Lift up the foot plates Transfer yourself in your usual way out of the wheelchair or have yourself transferred out of the wheelchair 8 3 Sideways transfer Drive as close as possible to a chair bed or any other objects you want to transfer to Make sure the joystick module is switched of...

Page 31: ... bolt C and D Now you can set the levers to the necessary length Tighten the screw release the bolt and lock the lever in the new position Now you can adjust the upper levers Release the screw pull the bolt A and B Now you can adjust the lever to the same number length like the lower levers Tighten the screw release the bolt and lock the lever in the new position Please watch the red arrow on the ...

Page 32: ...he seat plate follow the instructions in chapter 9 3 To adjust the knee support to the changed seat width follow the instructions in chapter 9 7 If the chair is equipped with the skirt guard you have to change the bracket to match it with the seat width Untighten the two screws Now you can adjust the armrests in the width If you have adjusted them to the desired width tighten the screws A A A A A ...

Page 33: ...ten screw B The footrest will be adjusted with optional w o tools To change the height of the footrest release the screw A Now you can set the footrest to the necessary height Tighten the screw back in place On both sides there are 4 holes B you can use to adjust the height The angle of the footrest plate is adjustable by turning on the screw C If you turn the screw clockwise the plate is rising i...

Page 34: ...place and tighten them Adjustable knee pads are available You can adjust the control unit to the inner or outer side Untighten the screws B and screw C now you can bring the control unit into the necessary position If you have reached the correct position tighten the screws Adjustment of the angle Untighten the 4 screws F now you can adjust the angle of the knee support If the correct position is ...

Page 35: ...t Adjusting the distance between the knee pads Untighten the 4 screws G adjust the knee support to the necessary width and tighten the screws G Height adjustable knee pads are available G G H You can adjust the height of the backrest by untighten the two screws I a bit Then you re able to shift the backrest up and down If the backrest is in the desired position tighten the screws I Please check th...

Page 36: ...st position The Tilt in space is a good prevention against decubitus by the way In chapter 4 6 you can see how the Tilt in space can be adjusted The swing away joystick holder is used to drive closer to a table for example The transfer can also be easier if the control unit is retractable With the aid of the magnet that s mounted at the armrest you can adjust the force that s needed to deviate the...

Page 37: ...ism The skirt guard is easily displaceable for lateral transfers Just untighten the stop lever A now you can easily lift the skirt guard upwards to remove it Leads the thigh and stabilizes the leg axle in seating and standing position Can be adapted individually in place distance angle and height To change the position open the zipper at the outside of the pad and untighten the screws lightly now ...

Page 38: ...ity to place and stabilize the feet They are individually adjustable you just have to drill two holes into the footplate at the necessary place to mount the foot guides with the provided screws Some countries assume a fully functional light kit to drive on public roads with the chair LEVO AG recommends to equip the chair with light if you use your LEVO C3 predominant outdoors If you wish to equip ...

Page 39: ...h the standard joystick knob there are several different shapes available To change it just pull the knob upwards to remove it and push the new knob over the joystick post To have a better overview in the public traffic you can have rear view mirrors on your LEVO C3 as well ...

Page 40: ...down the backrest take off the quick pin and fold it 11 1 Transportation in a vehicle without the person in the wheelchair When transporting the wheelchair in a motor vehicle make sure that the wheelchair is so secured as to prevent it sliding about or tipping over Just use the licensed fastening systems and secure the wheelchair at the marked anchorage points hook sticker ...

Page 41: ...41 Here s an example how the chair should be strapped down in a motor vehicle ...

Page 42: ... for car transportation 1 The chair has to be tight down by using the Q Straint 4 pt with karabiners or any restraint system that has been tested and passed the ISO 10542 2 standards 2 The occupant has to be safely secured by using the Q Straint Vehicle Anch 3 Pt or any restraint system that has been tested and passed the ISO 10542 2 standards 12 Cleaning Whenever the wheelchair gets dirty it shou...

Page 43: ...ck operation of all controls daily If any faults are found report them immediately to your agent He will advise you whether to continue using the wheelchair or not and what action you should take to repair the wheelchair 13 2 Safety checks The electronic circuits in your control system have been designed to be extremely safe and reliable The on board microcomputer carries out safety checks at up t...

Page 44: ...ng the joystick slowly backwards left and right Connectors Make sure that all connectors are securely mated Cables Check and ensure that the condition of all cables and connectors are OK and without damage Joystick gaiter Check the thin rubber gaiter or boot around the base of the joystick shaft for damaged or splitting Check visually only do not handle the gaiter Mounting Make sure that all the c...

Page 45: ...bilities for individual adjustments your LEVO C3 might be of use to another stand up wheelchair user Batteries Return old batteries to the sales point of the wheelchair or of the new batteries The dealer will dispose of them according to local regulations Remove the batteries especially careful if they could have a damaged casing because there is the risk of a chemical burn ...

Page 46: ...dicator flashes rapidly See chapter 16 Driving Will not drive in a straight line Consult LEVO agent Motors turn and battery level indicator lights up but chair does not drive Push motor disengaging lever upwards Charge batteries Battery charger 2412SRF LED 1 does not light Plug in main plug Check fuse at the charger Check household fuse LED 1 lights red but LED 2 does not light Check fuse at the c...

Page 47: ... before switching on 6 yellow Charger connected The battery charger is plugged into the wheelchair Unplug the charger from the joystick module 5 yellow Right motor wiring fault The right hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your local agent 4 yellow Right motor disconnected The right hand motor has a bad connection Make sure the motor connector is plugged in properly 3 re...

Page 48: ...lay for example this could look like that If you can t solve the problem just with the showed message you can enter the trip code on the PG Drives homepage http www pgdt com diagmob diagnostic asp there you ll get some more information about the error and how you can solve it If you can t solve the problem please get in touch with your LEVO dealer ...

Page 49: ...t 2 80 2 50 4 middle 3 00 8 back 7x1 3 4 Footrest heigth and angle adjustable Max weight 185 kg Max total load 140 kg Speed 0 10 km h Turning circle 110 cm Max gradient sitting position 10 Max gradient standing position 3 Curb climbing ability sitting position 8 cm Curb climbing ability standing position 2 cm Range 55 Ah 73 Ah batteries 25 km 35 km Battery charger Brand MK LS24 8 E DUAL voltage 24...

Page 50: ... 2 09 12 08 Additions for Handicap Institute T Meier 1 3 05 02 09 Miscellaneous changes in chapters T Meier 1 4 24 02 09 Additions for the R net control system T Meier 1 5 01 01 10 Miscellaneous changes in chapters T Räber 1 6 23 07 10 Additional in safety instructions H Bögli 1 7 01 04 11 New main fuse version H Bögli 1 8 12 04 12 Improvements H Bögli ...

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