User manual
PR Biolution
The Paravan wheelchair series
www.paravan.com
EN
V2.1
Page 1: ...User manual PR Biolution The Paravan wheelchair series www paravan com EN V2 1...
Page 2: ...Valid for the following models Paravan PR Biolution Stand Up Wheelchair Publisher and copyright PARAVAN GmbH Date of issue 1 1 2017 Document number Biolution Benutzerhandbuch V2 1_EN...
Page 3: ...to carefully read the following to ensure that your Biolution will continue to work without problems for many years to come Keep these operating instructions to hand for future reference Our operatin...
Page 4: ...3 Safety instructions 23 3 1 Generally valid safety instructions 23 3 1 1 Operation instructions 23 3 1 2 Information regarding use 27 3 1 3 Information regarding transport 28 4 Performance descripti...
Page 5: ...on 39 6 1 The special orthopaedic seat 39 6 2 Joystick control 40 6 3 Special control system 40 6 4 Lift and tilt seat inclination 41 6 5 Road safe in accordance with The Road Traffic Licensing Act St...
Page 6: ...etting the lower leg length 58 10 8 2 Setting the tibial angle 59 10 9 Mechanically folding biometric knee joints 60 11 Driving with the Biolution 64 11 1 Insurance liability insurance 64 11 2 Functio...
Page 7: ...l R NET CJSM2 79 14 1 1 Overview of the control elements 79 14 1 2 Status display 80 14 1 3 Start switch off 81 14 1 4 Switch direction indicator on and off 82 14 1 5 Switch light on and off 82 14 1 6...
Page 8: ...rding transfer 98 18 Fault elimination 99 18 1 Flash code of the status display of the control panel 99 Technology 19 Electrical unit 101 19 1 Automatic fuses 101 19 2 Main fuse 102 19 2 1 Reset trigg...
Page 9: ...16 21 Fault elimination 118 21 1 Flash code of the status display of the control panel 118 22 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC 120 22 1 Information regarding electromagnetic compatibility 120 22 2 Co...
Page 10: ...ench 47 Fig 13 Allen key 47 Fig 14 Angle of armrest pad 50 Fig 15 Position of the armrest pad 51 Fig 16 Position check of the armrest 52 Fig 17 Height of armrest 53 Fig 18 Lever clamping screw 54 Fig...
Page 11: ...oint at the rear 78 Fig 41 Control panel R NET CJSM2 79 Fig 42 Function keys 80 Fig 43 Status display 80 Fig 44 On off key 81 Fig 45 Speed control tortoise active 81 Fig 47 Light on and off 82 Fig 48...
Page 12: ...g 61 Lock symbol 90 Fig 63 Move from the seat footrests 92 Fig 64 Move from the seat armrest 92 Fig 65 Recycling 96 Fig 66 Main fuse active 102 Fig 67 Main fuse 102 Fig 68 Illumination at the front 10...
Page 13: ...10 D 72539 Pfronstetten Aichelau Phone 49 0 73 88 99 95 91 Fax 49 0 73 88 99 95 999 Email info paravan com Internet www paravan com Managing Director Mr Roland Arnold L L Many mobile telephones and PD...
Page 14: ...n isolated cases only and within the limits of the legal provisions of the Federal Copyright Act of Germany of 9th September 1965 in its respective up to date version It is generally subject to remune...
Page 15: ...port life cycle delivery to the decommissioning shutdown of the Biolution The most significant product features are listed and described in the following All the specified product features can be comb...
Page 16: ...perating instructions is observed and implemented PARAVAN GmbH does not accept any liability or guarantee for damage or malfunctions which result during operation due to the non observance of these op...
Page 17: ...Guarantee Guarantee services are based entirely on the respective PARAVAN guarantee provisions Excluded from guarantee claims is damage which has occurred due to Wear Improper operation or use e g ove...
Page 18: ...hibited All modifications must be authorised or carried out by PARAVAN GmbH PARAVAN GmbH reserves the right to undertake technical modifications and improvements to the product in the interest of our...
Page 19: ...nd to the original or delivered condition Material damage to the Biolution by the use of non authorised parts or incorrectly installed parts Do not carry out any technical modifications to the power w...
Page 20: ...to safely operate and also be able to move the Biolution Knowledge of the safety and operating provisions listed herein in order to recognise potential dangers or dangerous situations and avert these...
Page 21: ...symbol is always used in combination with the respective signal word which reflects the level of danger Danger Direct danger to life and limb irreversible Warning potential danger to life and limb ir...
Page 22: ...22 2 3 1 Structure of safety information The security information provides the following information Warning or hazard symbol Type and source of danger Signal word Consequences upon the occurrence of...
Page 23: ...al movement of the drive wheels or the lifting motion of the lifting arm as well as the horizontal movement of the seat Danger of falling due to unintentional movement of the Biolution due to inactive...
Page 24: ...sitting position is in the front position Danger of tipping for persons when operating a Biolution when travelling across obstacles Avoid routes with inclines greater than 10 Put the seat of the Biol...
Page 25: ...original or delivered condition Material damage to the Biolution by the use of non authorised parts or incorrectly installed parts Do not carry out any technical modifications to the power wheelchair...
Page 26: ...ad bearing capacity Material damage to the Biolution from mechanical and physical influences while travelling on rough terrain Avoid travelling on flat slippery or greasy ground e g ice snow wet grass...
Page 27: ...e effect of high temperatures above 41 C Material damage to the Biolution from overcharging of the batteries when travelling downhill Only use the Biolution for its intended purpose Overloading the Bi...
Page 28: ...nsporter Secure ramp from slipping The ramp or Biolution transporter must be level and stand on solid ground Ramp or lift must be clean and dry Ramp must be wider than the Biolution and easily visible...
Page 29: ...tested so that the largest possible level of safety is provided for the operator and their environment Our products are checked for faults after their manufacture If a fault with your Biolution never...
Page 30: ...outdoors The control panel including joystick or optional operating units in the case of for special operation is the interface relating to user operation and the liability of the manufacturer for th...
Page 31: ...driver s seat depending on equipment Use within the German road traffic regulations StVO assuming complete and intact lighting See section 12 Driving with the Biolution problematic or prohibited Use...
Page 32: ...damaged in any way The maintenance free non woven lattice storage batteries and the maintenance free lead gel storage battery are leakproof and non hazardous for all methods of transport in accordanc...
Page 33: ...n W rttemberg guidelines and standards and regulations and services page B 2 1 ff As auxiliary equipment permitted under the German regulations on assistive technology number HMV no 18 99 03 2027 4 2...
Page 34: ...g training must be carried out as a therapeutic action and other standing aids e g underarm crutches axillary crutches walking frames cannot be used These wheelchairs are only used if manually operate...
Page 35: ...plate This information can be found on the type plate It is very important to provide this in any correspondence with PARAVAN GmbH so that you receive relevant professional advice Model name Series nu...
Page 36: ...e plate is affixed to the Biolution in a 1 fold design The type designation type plate has dimensions of approx 70mm x 40mm The type designation type plate is situated at the bottom on the right of th...
Page 37: ...r Biolution Please ensure that this information is recorded upon the supply of the Biolution or if necessary enter the information yourself so that you always have it to hand Day of delivery supply Su...
Page 38: ...plied accessories Charger with charging cable Operating instructions Socket wrench with T handle SW 13 Allen key size 5 5 4 2 Deliverable accessories PARAVAN docking station to quickly and easily fast...
Page 39: ...se development by PARAVAN GmbH that has been tailored to the precise needs of its customers It is equipped with Special shock absorbers in the seat to provide relief to the thigh muscles 6 axle with 1...
Page 40: ...ystem such as e g Steering of the Biolution Braking behaviour of the Biolution Speed control of the two drive motors Secondary functions depending on which control system is used or equipment 6 3 Spec...
Page 41: ...s a maximum activity radius in everyday domestic life and in the work environment The raising process can be interrupted and fixed in any direction of movement and at any position The seat tilt angle...
Page 42: ...ndicator LED rear lights for the best possible visibility Identification by yellow reflectors on the side in the middle of the wheel 6 5 1 24 Special means of transportation L L The Road Traffic Licen...
Page 43: ...terms for parts or individual parts are used in the operating instructions Their location on the Biolution is shown in the illustration Control panel with joystick Armrest axle adjustable Back rest el...
Page 44: ...is The following terms for parts or individual parts are used in the operating instructions The installation position on the chassis of the Biolution is shown in the diagram Seat plate Seat guides Lif...
Page 45: ...Overview of the Biolution 45 Fig 11 Parts chassis front Drive wheel Rigging eye Control units Preparation of docking station Brake lock release lever emergency release Drive motor Lifting motor with...
Page 46: ...r condition Report damage which can be attributed to delivery or transport immediately in writing to your dealer forwarding agent or medical supply store and PARAVAN GmbH 8 2 Biolution is supplied to...
Page 47: ...e Operate Help Technology Supply of Biolution 47 8 3 Tools supplied You will receive the following tools when the Biolution is delivered Socket wrench with T handle SW 13 Allen key size 5 Fig 12 Socke...
Page 48: ...very complex and for your own safety can only be undertaken by your service technician All parameters of the PARAVAN control unit can be subsequently set to your requirements and desires These includ...
Page 49: ...body dimensions If adjustment is still needed however this can be undertaken at any time Your PARAVAN Biolution is designed in such a way that it can be adjusted to the body dimensions in all requirem...
Page 50: ...orizontally and positioned further forwards or backwards allowing it to be adapted for any purpose and every body size 10 2 1Set the angle of the armrest pad These instructions apply to both the right...
Page 51: ...the armrest pad Fig 15 Position of the armrest pad These instructions apply to both the right and left sides Proceed as follows to check and set the position of the armrest pad Loosen the wing bolt Pu...
Page 52: ...adjusted at an angle and thus can be adapted to every body measurement L L Changing the position of the armrest potentially involves using another setting Proceed as follows to check and set the posi...
Page 53: ...right and left sides L L The clamping screw is a tappet spanner in its function and design This involves the following function Clamping screw loose armrest is locked or fixed Clamping screw fixed arm...
Page 54: ...changing the position of the armrest the lever of the clamping screw must be reset if necessary so that no danger can result from this injury of passers by or the pulling off of the lever Lift lever...
Page 55: ...st to be swung upwards for comfortable sitting and standing or moving from the wheelchair s seat These instructions apply to both the right and left sides The following setting options are available S...
Page 56: ...he right and left sides if necessary the rotational direction of the screw connection is laterally reversed Proceed as follows to check and set the projection of the armrest Loosen hexagonal cap nut L...
Page 57: ...mobility of the control panel Fig 21 Swivel mechanism The horizontal swivel mechanism of the control panel can be set in relation to the degree of hardness response behaviour or the mobility of the j...
Page 58: ...seat can be adjusted using the electrical angle and length compensation function The angle of the footplates can only be altered manually using a set screw 10 8 1Setting the lower leg length The suppo...
Page 59: ...tibial angle Fig 23 Tibial angle The support of the lower leg or the tibial angle between upper and lower leg can be electrically modified via the PARAVAN control unit in the angle adjustment setting...
Page 60: ...c knee joints Completely retract the foot support until the screw head can be seen in the middle of the hole Under heavier loads manual intervention may be required to reach the end position Fig 24 Bi...
Page 61: ...ogy Settings on the Biolution mechanical 61 Pull out the inner spring plunger latch and twist gently to lock Fig 26 Spring plunger latch locked Fig 27 Spring plunger latch unlocked Fig 28 Folded joint...
Page 62: ...Operate Help Technology Settings on the Biolution mechanical 62 Swing the joint back into its star ting position and push the black latch back into place Fig 29 Spring plunger latch unlocked Fig 30 S...
Page 63: ...e that both joint lo cking pins also slide back into the joint smoothly If they do not the joint must be pushed back manually to make sure the pins lock into place Insert the quick release pin into th...
Page 64: ...st to insure the Biolution during use in road traffic within the context of the respective legal provisions WARNING Danger of injury for persons when operating a Biolution which does not correspond to...
Page 65: ...necessary to draw on the expertise of a second person for the check Function check of the brakes L L The brake lock release lever must be set to LOCK i e point upwards Charging status of the storage...
Page 66: ...ick forwards The Biolution travels forwards Joystick left or right The Biolution changes the direction of travel in accordance with the position selected Joystick backwards The Biolution travels backw...
Page 67: ...out during steering motions i e turning corners This is how you navigate a bend Push the joystick into the required travelling position forwards or backwards And at the same time push the joystick int...
Page 68: ...as follows Safety during the trip By releasing the joystick the joystick always returns to its neutral position in the middle in driving mode the motor brake automatically switches itself on and brak...
Page 69: ...dstill is heavily dependent on factors such as Ground or condition of the road Total weight vehicle and driver of the Biolution L L When braking from full speed at approx 6km h your Biolution has a br...
Page 70: ...me When travelling up and downhill from an incline of more than 7 the stability of the Biolution cannot be guaranteed or there can be a danger of the Biolution tipping The power generated during downh...
Page 71: ...l panel The maximum final speed in the respective movement level is reached by moving the joystick as far as it will go The functions of the individual movement levels are as follows Movement level 1...
Page 72: ...to UNLOCK downwards A push handle can be optionally installed on the backrest L L Do not set to UNLOCK on a gradient In this position the drive motor is unable to brake Positions of the brake lock re...
Page 73: ...g position is in the front position Danger of tipping for persons when operating a Biolution when travelling across obstacles Avoid routes with inclines greater than 10 Put the seat of the Biolution b...
Page 74: ...e could become stuck or tip over Keep the total weight of the vehicle in mind See section 22 1 Technical data and dimensions 11 10 4 Rough ground or terrain When travelling on rough ground or terrain...
Page 75: ...er to avoid damage to the Biolution you must observe the following rules if you park the Biolution e g overnight or do not use it for an extended time period Create a connection to the charging device...
Page 76: ...2 1 Control panel R NET CJSM2 Press and hold the On key for at least 3 seconds the lock symbol will appear Immobiliser is active Press and hold the On key the lock symbol will appear Press the horn ke...
Page 77: ...ng loading The maximum support height specified on the ramp must be greater than the height from the ground to the support edge to be cleared e g in the case of a car the car boot area Check the loadi...
Page 78: ...the Biolution must be undertaken in accordance with the guideline DIN 75078 parts 1 and 2 Vehicles for the transportation of persons with limited mobility The Biolution has the following attachment p...
Page 79: ...the lifting arm and the sitting functions must also be operated via the control panel On off key Selection of profile movement levels mode seat functions Direction indicator right left keys LCD diagn...
Page 80: ...ds on the display Symbols of the status indicator Charging status of the storage batteries Direction indicator left On off light System status tortoise speed control active Direction indicator right T...
Page 81: ...on off switch upwards The status display briefly flashes and the last selected function in terms of movement level seat function is shown Press the switch downwards again to Select movement levels 1 t...
Page 82: ...llation swit ches itself on and the light symbol lights up blue Press once more Light off Fig 46 Light symbol colour Fig 47 Light on and off j Press key or for the respective direction indicator left...
Page 83: ...zard lights key for the hazard lights on function The hazard lights switch themselves on while the hazard lights symbol flashes red and both direction of travel symbols flash green Press the key again...
Page 84: ...Profile to switch to a higher or lower drive program 1 to 5 Key to change speed in the drive program Display of the current speed km h Trip display in kilometres Display turns black when a charging d...
Page 85: ...d into 5 levels once you drill down Press the switch upwards or downwards to switch to a higher or lower sub level The selected drive program and sub level will appear on the display Push the joystick...
Page 86: ...functions menu will appear on the display L L Only the released or available functions can be selected To make the desired setting adjust the seat seat position lifting of seat backrest tilting of sea...
Page 87: ...r on the display Move the joystick left right to access the options year month date day of the week hours and minutes Select the desired option by mo ving the joystick left right Move the joystick up...
Page 88: ...Fig 58 Set clock to visible invisible Select the program function Press and hold the hazard lights key The Settings menu appears Use the joystick to select Set time Move the joystick left right Selec...
Page 89: ...re version Select the program function Press and hold the hazard lights key Select Auto Backlight from the settings Select On Off by moving the joystick left right To save quit the menu 14 1 13 Adjust...
Page 90: ...F button until you hear a beeping sound Move the joystick forwards until you hear a beeping sound Move the joystick backwards until you hear a beeping sound Switch on and a padlock symbol appears Move...
Page 91: ...have practised it often enough in the presence of another person You should consider all eventualities in case you fall on the floor and there is no one present with you L L We recommend that you enl...
Page 92: ...en moving sideways from the seat When moving sideways from the seat proceed as follows Position the Biolution sideways Set required seat height Switch off the Biolution Fold up footrests Swing armrest...
Page 93: ...Biolution is guaranteed to be low maintenance and fault free However in order to guarantee its perfect functioning the Biolution must nonetheless Be treated with care Be kept clean Be maintained perio...
Page 94: ...st not use a high pressure cleaner to clean the Biolution Avoid contact of the electronic parts with water To clean the frame and the plastic components lacquer set only mild soapy water without scour...
Page 95: ...procedure and economically sustainable disposal L L The national and regional waste disposal provisions must be followed The Biolution can be dismantled into the following main parts for purposes of...
Page 96: ...ists of largely recyclable material which is harmless to the environment such as e g Wood e g pallets or outer packaging Metal e g tightening straps Bubble wrap L L Take advantage of the opportunity t...
Page 97: ...time the following work steps must be carried out before it is recommissioned again Check protective devices repair if necessary Complete maintenance or review Complete cleaning L L The Biolution mus...
Page 98: ...tion regarding transfer When transferring the PARAVAN Biolution standing wheelchair you must also pass on all the necessary technical documents for safe handling and operation such as Operating instru...
Page 99: ...ialist dealer Lifter raised Completely lower lifter 3 x flash Fault on the right motor Loose defect connection or motor defect Check connectors Speak to specialist dealer 4 x flash Fault on the left m...
Page 100: ...st dealer 7 x flash Deeply discharge storage battery Precharge storage battery Speak to specialist dealer 8 x flash Voltage of storage batteries too high Speak to specialist dealer 9 or 10 x flash Inc...
Page 101: ...the event of overloading of the electrical consumer of the Biolution by an instant response and the complete switching off of the entire power wheelchair See section 20 2 Main fuse Minor fuse This pro...
Page 102: ...n the left of the power wheelchair L L An active triggered main fuse is signalised by the swung out green lug 19 2 1Reset triggered main fuse Pushthelug oftheactivemainfuse backintoitsoriginalposition...
Page 103: ...our Biolution before commencing downhill travel the security system switches to emergency stop in order to avoid damage to the electrical unit control electronics etc L L An active triggered overload...
Page 104: ...the option of connecting different auxiliary units with a voltage of 12 volts or 24 volts to the Biolution internal wiring system If you require e g a ventilator for this connection please contact PA...
Page 105: ...nce of this installation is practically impossible unnecessary If your Biolution has been supplied to you without a lighting installation retrofitting one is possible at any time Proceed in order as f...
Page 106: ...completely closed Refilling or topping up the electrolyte battery acid is therefore not intended or possible The charging status or the capacity of the storage batteries can be read on the control pa...
Page 107: ...iods of non use of the power wheelchair The supplied charger automatically switches to trickle charging and thus guarantees the full use of the storage battery s functions and that the storage battery...
Page 108: ...es have full charging capacity Daily overnight charging is recommended The Biolution should be charged for at least 8 hours uninterrupted The charging cycle ends when the green lamp is lit up Always c...
Page 109: ...heat insensitive base e g on the footrests Put the charger plug into the charging socket on the control panel Connect the charger to the power supply The charging process starts Read the charging sta...
Page 110: ...ents of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC L L Read the operating instructions included separately with the charger 19 8 3Installing the charger i...
Page 111: ...Version G1 150 to 175cm body height Version G2 175 to 200cm body height Seat adjustment Seat height 370 to 840mm Seat angle forwards standing function 90 Seat angle backwards tilting 37 Backrest angl...
Page 112: ...nding position Version medium large compatible with PARAVAN docking station Controls Dynamics DX2 Individual seat pad adjustment Maintenance free gel batteries Electrics Accumulators 2 x 12 Volt 55 Ah...
Page 113: ...mb 12 4 Maximum downward slope sitting standing 12 4 Maximum camber sitting standing 12 4 Speed sitting standing 6km h or 10km h optional Weights Unladen weight version small version medium large 198...
Page 114: ...al PV foam Thickness 20mm Compression hardness 7 2 kPa Density 56 kg m Cover BC 12 Floridas Seat pads Pad material PR foam MOI system Thickness 50 110 mm Compression hardness Density 340 25 N Cover Ma...
Page 115: ...of hardness 340 25 N Density 260 25 N Cover Matt black Frame Pad material S2 235 JR S3 55 M2 Coating Galvanisation Corrosion protection Galvanisation These are not cut foam cuboids and are therefore f...
Page 116: ...djustment tilt or seat slide functions and please exercise particular caution when travelling on uneven surfaces e g grass gravel sand ice and snow See section 3 Safety information L L Replacing origi...
Page 117: ...ich does not correspond to the original or delivered condition Material damage to the Biolution by the use of non authorised parts or incorrectly installed parts Do not carry out any technical modific...
Page 118: ...P WR or CHAMP 24 12 may be used The connector must be securely installed Electronic components and cables must not be damaged The use of longer cables lengths can result in increased emitted interfere...
Page 119: ...uidelines HF emissions in accordance with CISPR11 Group 1 Biolution only uses HF energy for its internal functions Therefore its HF emissions are very low and it is unlikely that adjacent electronic d...
Page 120: ...tact discharge 8 kV Air discharge 6 kV Contact discharge 8 kV Air discharge Floors should be made from wood or concrete or have ceramic tiles If the flooring is made from synthetic material the relati...
Page 121: ...ld correspond to that of a typical business or hospital environment If the Biolution user requires continued functionality upon the interruption of the power supply discharging from an uninterrupted p...
Page 122: ...caping until complete recombination at the negative electrode occurs If improper charging is carried out hydrogen along with oxygen also arises at the negative electrode This hydrogen cannot be conver...
Page 123: ...oklet 1 Inspection 12 months after commissioning Date Signature Stamp 2 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 3 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 4 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 5 Inspe...
Page 124: ...General Information Prepare Operate Help Technology Annexes and technical documentation 124 22 3 EC declaration of conformity Fig 72 EC declaration of conformity...
Page 125: ...ackrest Always wear the seatbelt when using the tilt function When using the tilt function only half the speed of the selected movement level is possible Seat backrest in the special orthopaedic seat...
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