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EC Declaration of Conformity

As manufacturer of the LEVO Stand-up wheelchair, the company

LEVO AG

Anglikerstrasse 20

CH-5610 Wohlen

Schweiz

Tel.:

+41 (0)56-618 4411

Fax:

+41 (0)56-618 4410

Email:

[email protected]

Internet:

http://www.levo.ch

declares under the sole responsibility that the Stand-up Wheelchair models

LEVO

combi -

LEVO

combi JR

Product Class I

are in conformity with the provisions of the Medical Device Directive (MDD) - 93/42/EEC
and the Directive 2007/47/EC and all applicable Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

This Declaration of Conformity

includes all accessories and options of the LEVO

Combi

and

is according to the Procedure of Conformity Annex VII.

The LEVO combi and LEVO combi JR are TÜV certified according EN 12184 : 2009.

2014-06-02 - Levo AG

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Identification:

The serial number of the LEVO

Combi

Is placed at the rear side below the
covering.

This serial number will be used only

Once and is printed on the label of the

chair.
Please mention the serial number in

any case of communication to your
dealer or support.

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Summary of Contents for Combi

Page 1: ...ts and Authorized Repairers 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 Agent Version 1 2 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: ...ld be removed 20 without tooling 20 10 10 Handling of removable components without tooling 21 10 10 1 Headrest 21 10 10 2 Back pack 21 10 10 3 V Trak Backrest 21 10 10 4 Flexible Knee support 22 10 10 5 Rigid Knee Support 22 10 10 6 Chest strap 22 10 10 7 Foot Plate 22 10 10 8 Foot Rest 22 11 First adjustments 23 11 1 Seat depth 23 11 2 Seat cushion 24 11 3 Foot plate 25 11 4 Armrest 26 11 5 Low s...

Page 3: ...n 44 17 7 Lighting installation 45 17 8 Horn 45 18 Electromagnetic interference EMI 46 19 Electromagnetic energy EME and electric wheelchairs 47 19 1 Behavior regarding EMI and EME 47 20 Driving the wheelchair 48 21 Motor solenoid brakes 51 22 Free wheel device Motor disengaging lever 51 23 Batteries 52 23 1 Charging the batteries 52 23 2 Battery Wiring 53 24 Attendant instructions 53 24 1 Motor b...

Page 4: ...ly before using 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 grea...

Page 5: ...irective MDD 93 42 EEC and the Directive 2007 47 EC and all applicable Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC This Declaration of Conformity includes all accessories and options of the LEVO Combi and is according to the Procedure of Conformity Annex VII The LEVO combi and LEVO combi JR are TÜV certified according EN 12184 2009 2014 06 02 Levo AG 2 1 Identification The serial number of the LEVO Combi Is pl...

Page 6: ...clining back The seat tilt function comes with the seat lift in a wide range of angles and correlating to the seat height respectively the space between the battery cover and the seat plate in a limited range Seat tilt in combination with the backrest reclining function allows the user to be in a most comfortable position called relax which means the seat plate is tilted at its end the backrest is...

Page 7: ...7 4 Positions 4 1 Position in seating standing and lying LEVO combi in seating position standard LEVO combi in seating position including lift option ...

Page 8: ...8 LEVO combi in standing position standard LEVO combi in lying position option ...

Page 9: ...9 LEVO combi in seating position with powered back reclining and leg rest option LEVO combi in seating position with separate legrest adjustment option ...

Page 10: ...10 LEVO combi in tilt position option LEVO combi in relax position option ...

Page 11: ...o long Seat depth too short Knee support attachment screw even with center of knee Knee support attachment screw beyond center of knee Knee support attachment screw short of center of knee Knee joint hyper extended Incomplete knee extension Ankle Knee Hip joint straight ...

Page 12: ...eated position Seat cushion Back too deep thick Backrest cushion or solid back for more comfort or stability Backrest cushion Pelvis tilt incomplete hip extension Hyper extended spine Backrest cushion High pressure Hyper Lordosis Seat cushion Spine physiological Legs straight ...

Page 13: ...VO 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 Warranty claims should be directed to In Switzerland LEVO AG Other Countries To your local agent Addresses and telephone numbers are given on the front page 7 Delivery 7 1 Dispatch and transportation For delivery the LEVO combi wheelchairs are packed on a special palle...

Page 14: ...d Pos 1 und Pos 2 ergänzt Front and rear wheels has to touch these positions Charger manuals and accessories will be placed separately beneath the rear wheel The chair will be fixed on the pallet with strapps according to the pictures Pos 2 Pos 1 ...

Page 15: ...s There are many kinds of suitable accessories to the LEVO combi A list of accessories is available from your local agent 9 Warning For your own safety you should read and carefully follow all instructions in the manual Before using the LEVO combi have your LEVO dealer explain the instructions to you It also helps if you have a friend to listen as well Study the instruction manual yourself or if y...

Page 16: ... causing serious injury or death when attemping to reach the lying or Trendelenburg position Trendelenburg position means that the feet will be above the head in an angle of approx 11 You absolutely must follow the safety precautions Never drive in this Position Supervision and observation through an attendant person wearing the safety belt necessary fitting adjustments like leg rest seat depth ba...

Page 17: ...n the wheelchair Caution Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical professional licensed by the law of the State in which he she practices You should under no circumstances attempt to stand up without following all safety precautions On the LEVO C3 you find the following symbols attached Warning risk of pinching Make sure no parts of the body clothing or other items...

Page 18: ... tooling by a lever screw Please release it and take it upwards out of the rail The total height will be reduced for transportation Please note that this headrest is important to the user If the chair is used without headrest heavy consequences will be in any case 10 2 Back pack The back pack is placed on the support By leaving the chair it may be taken off easily and without no problems Only the ...

Page 19: ...ckrest up and remove it 10 5 Further preparations Fold down the footrest Put the seat upholstery on the seat Fix the upholstery on the seat metal plate using the velcro fastener Screw the joystick module to the intended holder at the armrest Plug in the control cable behind the joystick module Ensure that the main fuse below the battery cover is put into the device Check that the free wheel device...

Page 20: ...ored or transported at a minimum dimension respectively shortened the foo plate could be flipped up The whole footrest may be taken off if necessary Please note that the footrest has to be installed to use the chair 10 9 Weights of components which could be removed without tooling Components Weight Headrest 0 75 kg Back pack fully loaded max 10kg V Trak backrest 3 kg Flexible knee support 0 5 kg R...

Page 21: ...Headrest The headrest will be hold for assembling and disassembling like shown 10 10 2 Back pack The back pack will be hold for assembling and disassembling like shown 10 10 3 V Trak Backrest The V Trak backrest will be hold for assembling and disassembling like shown ...

Page 22: ...rt The rigid knee support will be hold for assembling and disassembling like shown 10 10 6 Chest strap The chest strap will be hold for assembling and disassembling like shown 10 10 7 Foot Plate The foot plate will be hold for assembling and disassembling like shown 10 10 8 Foot Rest Will be hold for assembling and disassembling like shown ...

Page 23: ...See picture 4 B The seat cushion is fixed on the adjustable plate of the seat support made of metal Detach the seat cushion first Move the seat in a more upright position using the joystick module for easier access Switch off the joystick module as well as the fuse automatic Remove the four adjusting screws on the seat support plate using a 4 mm hexagon key to adjust the depth of the seat support ...

Page 24: ...d tighten all screws Important When changing the seat depth please take care that all four components seat support extending plate adjustable lever and adjustable plate are adjusted at the same time All four components must be fixed at exactly the same position see picture 3 and 4 11 2 Seat cushion The seat cushion is shaped in such a way at the front edge to provide you the most comfort and the i...

Page 25: ...f both leg rest See picture 6 Remove the leg rest including the footplate At the LEVO combi JR see picture 7 additionally two adjustment plates are installed A in order to allow for the necessary rise of the footplate at the leg supports Adjust the height of the footplate by removing the four cylindrical screws B using a 8 mm hexagon key see picture 7 Lift the footplate to the desired height and i...

Page 26: ...f 15 cm 6 to 33 cm 13 the height of the armrest is measured from the upper edge of the seat cushion to the upper part of the armrest Loosen the cylindrical screw on either side of the armrest joints using a 5 mm hexagon key See picture 10 Now push the connecting rod and the armrest joints along the backrest tube for the ideal position Tighten the cylindrical screw on the right and left side The an...

Page 27: ...most comfort to the user because his arms are horizontally well positioned and they feel continuously stable This function is set on the program and therefore there is no action necessary The tilted armrest mechanism also function reversed that means that the armrests raise when the chair is moved back from the lying or relaxing position to the sitting position or as well when activating the funct...

Page 28: ...sists of a fabric covering Around the backrest tubes are four strong broad straps with stitched on Velcro fastener mounted The straps are hidden under a cover which is fixed with a Velcro fastener to the seat plate The cover is lightly cushioned and is positioned over the front of the backrest The back part is covered by a strong fabric Adjustment of the backrest The standard backrest can be indiv...

Page 29: ... essential For more information about the backrest systems please contact an authorized dealer 11 7 1 Adjustments of the backrest Backrest depth Loosen the two arm pivot bolts and nuts E using a 13 mm spanner Move the backrest forwards or backwards to the desired location see picture 14 Retighten the bolts and nuts Backrest height Loosen the height set bolts using a 13 mm spanner Move the backrest...

Page 30: ...t the rear cover 11 7 3 Adjustment of the head support option To remove the head support loosen the screw B with a spanner number 10 Lift the head support see picture 14 To refit the head support push the guide rail of the head support into the mounting rail Further adjustments of head support To adjust the angle of the head support loosen the screw A using a 10 mm screwdriver Retighten the screw ...

Page 31: ...um eine Kopfstütze an eine 60 cm oder 80 cm hohen V Trak Rückenschale anzubringen braucht es eine Schienenverlängerung spezielles Zubehörteil Für zusätzliche Anpassungen der Rückenlehne sowie Informationen über weiteres Zubehör zur Rückenlehne wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihre Fachperson 11 8 Adjustment of the Joystick By driving into an obstacle the joystick may misalign Please adjust it according fo...

Page 32: ...6 Fit the knee support over your legs so that the knee wedge is between your legs B Close the quick release catch on the belt The knee support should be just below the kneecap max 2 finger widths Tighten the belt until there is just enough room to insert a hand between the support and your leg 12 2 Adjustment of the rigid Knee Support Place the rigid knee support from the front side into the brack...

Page 33: ...and secure over your chest using the quick release buckle See picture 17c Adjust the length of the strap so that it is not too tight but fits comfortably across your chest The length of the chest strap can be adjusted as follows To loosen hold the belt buckle at a right angle to the belt and pull To tighten buckle the belt together and pull on the end of the belt Buckle Backrest frame Chest strap ...

Page 34: ... joystick module is switched off Check if the motor disengaging 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 13 3 Sideways transfer Drive as close as possible to a chair bed or any other objects you want t...

Page 35: ...res 18b to 18e To put the skirt guards back in place follow the instruction in the reverse order Take the skirt guard with your hand at the front edge Lift the skirt guard Move the skirt guard backwards and down until the double head screw is blocked by the left end of the jog Pull up the skirt guard the way that the double head screw slides along the vertical jog and the guard can be completely r...

Page 36: ...p the fuse cover back Store the fuse cabling properly above the batteries by the attached Velcro strap 15Installation and replacement of the Main Fuse To install or replace the main fuse the chair has to be brought at least at 10 standing to open the cover at the rear side Two fuses are in the scope of supply You will get spare fuses by your dealer or a retailer If the current draw is too high the...

Page 37: ...anding position Open the rear cover and fix it by a strap around the hanger B Take off the velcro fixed fuse device Replace the fuse according to the pictures and fix the fuse device onto the batteries Close the cover Drive out the actuator and fix it with the seat by the locking pin A Hanger B Locking Pin A ...

Page 38: ...ood or drink If it gets damp or dirty clean it off as soon as possible Always clean your joystick module with a cloth dampened with diluted detergent Never use abrasive or spirit cleaners Charging socket on the lower front end of the joystick On OFF Button Warning lights Horn Lights Battery indicator Speed selection Selected profile Mode button Profile button Speed button Indicator right Indicator...

Page 39: ... again to turn it off See picture 19 17 3 Battery indicator The battery indicator lights up when the joystick module is switched on see picture 19 The indicator shows you the level of battery charge left in the batteries Also see section 16 1 charging the batteries It also indicates any faults details are given in section 22 17 4 Joystick The joystick controls the direction and speed of the wheelc...

Page 40: ... is approximately 40 of its maximum For safety we advise you to change the speed when the wheelchair is stationary 17 6 Mode functions Please note absolutely 5 Warning and 6 Safety Harness 17 6 1 Standing function standard The LEVO combi is supplied with a stand up function to set the seat and the back of the chair upright for an almost completely upright standing position See picture 21a To opera...

Page 41: ...ge 40 Move the joystick to the left or right side until picture 22a appears Then the lift function is activated To raise the seat push the joystick forward To lower the seat pull the joystick backward To stop at any level of sitting height just let go of the joystick To sit as high as possible push the joystick forwards until the mechanism switches off automatically To lower the seat again just pu...

Page 42: ... appears Then the back and leg rest adjustment is activated To get in a reclining or lying position pull the joystick backwards To get back into the sitting position or in a more upright sitting position just push the joystick forwards To stop in any position between sitting and lying let go of the joystick To be transferred in a total horizontal lying position see picture 24 including optional ar...

Page 43: ... option The option lying to standing moves the chair from a horizontal position directly to a total upright position To activate this function press the MODE button see page 40 Then press the joystick a few times to the left or to the right until picture 26 appears Then the lying to standing function is activated To raise the back and the seat plate to transfer into an upright position push the jo...

Page 44: ... you will be moved to the relax position To stop when you feel comfortable just let go of the joystick 17 6 7 Seat tilt function option The option seat tilt is only possible with the option seat lift Depending on the seat height of the LEVO combi and the space between seat plate and cover of the batteries it allows you to lower the seat plate at its back end to get into a more stable position whic...

Page 45: ...me switch again Press the left indicator switch any time you like to turn to the left hand side After turning switch off the indicator by pressing the same switch again Flashing warning light Press the switch for the flashing warning lights see picture left for parking at blind and dangerous spots Switching on the flashing warning lights all four lights blink Press the switch again for deactivatin...

Page 46: ...regular level of interference as it occurs in a household Besides that there exists 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 knowledge of the following list of sources of interference a...

Page 47: ...n the vicinity of alarm systems automatic doors etc It is possible that unintentionally EME in a large extent is very close to the control of an electric wheelchair This affects the movement and the braking of the wheelchair Such EME sources are for example Mobile phones power generators or high voltage sources 19 1 Behavior regarding EMI and EME Adhering to the following guidelines reduces the ri...

Page 48: ...g up in the wheelchair and slowly driving it across the room The wheelchair allows you to drive 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 When on a slope don t lean out of the wheelchair down the slope Danger of...

Page 49: ...nt the risk of overheat Do not strain your motor too hard Take care when climbing steep slopes at full speed for a far distance Warning Never drive the wheelchair in the standing position outdoors or over obstacles Please be attentive and always face ahead while driving Watching what is going on around you with concentration leaves you enough time to react in case of an unexpected obstacle Taking ...

Page 50: ...air for the user LEVO AG accepts no liability for losses of any kind if the drive or stability characteristics of the wheelchair are altered without prior notification and discussion with LEVO AG Important Please ask for the regulations of your country considering the admittance for the usage of the roads regarding the wheelchair as a vehicle taking part of the traffic These regulations vary in ea...

Page 51: ...ree wheel device is not locked respectively the brakes are released To release the brakes push the red lever on both motor towards OFF picture 30a Caution In this position the brakes do not function When pushing the wheelchair avoid steep curbs slopes or flights of steps because of the danger of losing your grip on the chair or of the occupant being tipped out Always use a ramp or lift if availabl...

Page 52: ...t the chair is being stored Before using the chair again charge the batteries first for 12 hours Notes The wheelchair cannot be driven when the charger plug is connected The battery will not be charged if the joystick is ON To charge the battery insert the round plug on the lead from the battery charger into the socket beneath the front of the joystick power module Plug in the main plug into a 110...

Page 53: ... information about the motor disengaging lever consult sector 15 24 2 Lifting general safety Never try to lift the wheelchair when the user is sitting in it For your own safety never lift the empty wheelchair by yourself Because of the weight and size of the wheelchair two people must lift it It helps if you remove the footrests backrest headrest and batteries before lifting 24 3 General safety Th...

Page 54: ... cover you can remove both of it and wash it softly Do not wash it warmer than 40 degree Celsius 25 1 Disinfection Please use alcoholic spray for surface disinfection like Germex Spray from Pramol Chemie 25 1 1 Parts to be disinfected Armrest including Joystick Backrest Seat Leg rest Footrest Knee Support 25 1 2 Disinfection procedure Cover all chassis metal parts to protect it of corrosion Clean ...

Page 55: ...n damp Keep the batteries charged to the maximum Check if all adjustments and fixations harness etc are working properly see section 6 9 Check operation of motor disengaging lever weekly Check 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 ...

Page 56: ...ction 19 Please make sure that the LEVO combi is as follow equipped before using it for car transportation The chair has to be equipped and reinforced with the QLK 100 EZ Lock brackets 32 068 2050 and with a seat lock down system that can be ordered at LEVO AG through your LEVO distributor see instructions below The chair has to be safely locked into the QLK 100 or EZ Lock system assembled and ins...

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Page 59: ...e of it according to local regulations Regarding the possibilities for individual adjustments your LEVO combi might be of use to another stand up wheelchair user 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 ...

Page 60: ...urn and battery level indicator lights up but chair does not drive Make sure motor disengaging lever is pushed fully forwards Charge batteries Motors do not turn but battery indicator lights Charge batteries On steep slope set speed at max Consult LEVO agent Stand up Mechanism Mechanism does not respond Select stand up mode on the joystick module Charge batteries Consult LEVO agent Battery charger...

Page 61: ... 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 62: ...cm 43 Smallest turning circle 110 cm 43 Type of tire breakdown safe without air Size of tire front 19 5 cm 8 middle 35 cm 1 rear 12 5cm 5 Speed 0 10 km h 6mph Range 55 Ah batteries 35 km 22 miles Max gradient sitting position 10 Max gradient standing position 3 Kerb climbing ability sitting position 6 cm 2 4 Kerb climbing ability standing position 1 cm 0 4 Max weight 170 kg 375 lbs Max total load ...

Page 63: ...t Version No Date Description Autor 1 0 2012 07 30 First Edition Combi 923 B Maurer 1 1 2014 03 10 Declaration of Confirmity Status TÜV Renewal Certification H Bögli 1 2 2014 06 02 TÜV Certification Update finalized H Bögli ...

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