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Paravan GmbH

Paravanstraße 5-10 

72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau 

Germany

Phone:   +49 (0) 73 88 / 99 95-60

Fax:  

+49 (0) 73 88 / 99 95-999

Email: [email protected]

User manual

PR Heavy Duty

The Paravan wehhlchair series

www.paravan.com

EN 

V2.0

Summary of Contents for PR Heavy Duty

Page 1: ...User manual PR Heavy Duty The Paravan wheelchair series www paravan com EN V2 1 ...

Page 2: ...Publisher and Copyright Holder PARAVAN GmbH 72539 Pfronstetten Aichelau Date of publication 01 10 2019 Document PRHD_Benutzerhandbuch_V2 1_US ...

Page 3: ...mation on the pages to follow in order to make sure your electric wheel chair will give you many years of problem free service Keep this User s Manual in a handy place for later reference Our user manual contains answers to questions relating to the operation and care of the electric wheelchair and its fittings It you should have any questions or suggestions on the wheelchair please do not hesitat...

Page 4: ...inition of vocabulary for parts place of installation chassis 43 Prepare 8 Handing over the electric wheelchair 45 8 1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair 45 8 2 How your electric wheelchair is delivered to you 45 9 Settings on your electric wheelchair electronic 46 Inhaltsverzeichnis General 1 Details on publisher 13 1 1 Your manufacturer 13 1 1 1 Copyright 14 1 1 2 Technical status of this do...

Page 5: ...6 1 1 Climbing ability 88 16 1 2 Load capacity 88 16 1 3 Rough terrain or terrain 88 16 1 4 Smooth surfaces traction 88 16 2 Control panel R NET CJSM L 89 16 2 1 Overview of the control elements 89 10 Settings on your electric wheelchair mechanical 47 10 1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair 47 10 2 The armrest cushion 48 10 3 Einstellung der Beweglichkeit des Fahrpults 48 10 4 The foot support...

Page 6: ...on 105 19 1 Packaging materials 106 19 2 Re commissioning 107 19 3 Notes on transfer 108 Technology 20 Electrical system 109 20 1 Automatic safety switches 109 20 2 The main safety switch 110 20 2 1 Resetting the main safety switch 110 20 3 The secondary safety switch 111 20 3 1 Resetting the secondary safety switch 111 20 4 Overload protection 112 20 4 1 Resetting the overload protection 112 20 5...

Page 7: ...ecuring point at rear 68 Fig 29 Illustration of improper belt restraint fit 69 Fig 30 Illustration of proper belt restraint fit 69 Fig 31 Rear securement points 70 Fig 32 Front securement points 70 Fig 33 Positioning the occupant restraint with 4 point strap system 71 Fig 34 Positioning the occupant restraint for use with dahl docking system only 72 Fig 35 Dahl Docking Station 73 Fig 36 Control pa...

Page 8: ...ulator 106 Abb 68 Plug in the charging cable 108 Abb 69 EU Declaration of Conformity 116 Abb 70 Content of the Dahl standard set Art no 501750 120 Abb 71 Overview Dockingstation 121 Abb 72 Allen key 122 Abb 73 Paravan chassis 122 Abb 74 Knurled screw 123 Abb 75 Four cnurled screws 123 Abb 76 Rear panel 124 Abb 77 Side panel 124 Abb 78 Plug connection of the batteries 125 Abb 79 Batteries disconnec...

Page 9: ...raße 5 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 Roland Arnold L L Many mobile phones and PDAs contain an integrated camera and software that allows you to interpret QR codes so that you can read our contact information directly into the address book of your mobile phone or PDA ...

Page 10: ...in the documentation are always given from the point of view of the operator in the direction of travel of the device 1 1 1 Copyright This documentation and all its constituent sections are protected by copyright The rights based on this copy right in particular those in relation to translation reprinting representation extraction of illustrations and tables broadcast microfilming or any other mea...

Page 11: ...r personal Guarantee card 2 1 Disclaimer Only by observing and putting into practice the knowledge provided by this User s Manual can the electric wheelchair be guaranteed error and fault free operation PARAVAN GmbH does not take any responsibility for or give any guarantee against damages or operational interruptions that may be caused during operation by the non observance of the instructions co...

Page 12: ...y Use only original or authorised replacement parts The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should be checked before any use of it 2 1 2 Technical alterations Any modifications made to the safety equipment and technical changes to the electric wheelchair however small are absolutely prohibited All alterations must be executed by PARAVAN GmbH PARAVAN GmbH reserves the right to make tec...

Page 13: ... make use of the electric wheelchair easier and or to prevent mate rial damage to the electric wheelchair This symbol refers the user to another section or more detailed documentation e g to the annexes to this User s Manual 2 2 Target groups The operator must attain or acquire a familiarity with the following points before putting the electric wheel chair into operation Knowledge of the contents ...

Page 14: ...er of fall through accidental movement of the electric wheelchair due to the brake being left off Danger of fall through abrupt braking of the electric wheelchair where the vehicle loses power Do not make contact with moving parts Accompanying persons should not make any contact with danger areas when operating the electric wheelchair The brake release lever must be in the LOCK position Never swit...

Page 15: ...only original or authorised replacement parts The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should be checked before any use of it WARNING Danger of tipping over for persons when using the electric wheelchair on surfaces with a slope of more than 10 Danger of tipping over for persons when using the electric wheelchair on downhill slopes with the seat position in its for wardmost position Da...

Page 16: ...om strong sun and other sources of heat Switch on electrical devices e g the electric wheelchair s lights when travelling downhill WARNING Danger of injury for persons when travelling with the electric wheelchair over impassible surfaces Danger of fall and of tipping over for persons when operating the electric wheelchair on surfaces with reduced load bearing capacity Material damage to the electr...

Page 17: ... manufactured and checked in conformity with DIN EN 12184 Electric wheelchairs and scooters and their chargers and has been rated by this standard in Category B 3 1 3 Notes on transport CAUTION Material damage to the electric wheelchair through slipping from ramps or lift while being loaded Material damage to the electric wheelchair through being se cured and transported improperly in and electric...

Page 18: ...means of transport of loads or more than one person Use of the electric wheelchair in extreme climatic conditions heat cold precipitation See Section 2 1 Disclaimer See Section 3 Notes on safety 4 2 Appropriate usage The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is functionally and structurally intended for the transport of a single person in indoor and outdoor areas The interface in relation to operation by th...

Page 19: ...priate Clearance certificate for your accumulators during the handover of your wheelchair 4 3 1 EU approval as a driver seat The anchoring of the safety belt has been certified and approved in ac cordance with 76 115 EEC as has the seat in relation to its anchoring in accordance with 74 408 EWG with the Paravan docking system Technical Reports Nos 08 00719 CP GBM and 08 00723 CP GBM See Section 23...

Page 20: ...uaran teeing that you receive the technically correct advice Model designation Series number Chassis no Date of manufacture Max speed HMV number Weight of electric wheelchair when empty Maximum load body weight See Section 5 3 1 Your electrical wheelchair s ratings plate One copy of the type label ratings plate has been affixed to your elec tric wheelchair The type label ratings plate is about 70m...

Page 21: ...ormation yourself so that you have it to hand at all times Date of delivery handover Handed over by dealer or branch office 5 3 1 Your wheelchair s ratings plate Stick a duplicate of your ratings plate here 5 4 Accessories 5 4 1 Accessories included Charging device with charging cable User s Manual 5 4 2 Accessories deliverable PARAVAN docking station to allow you to secure the electric wheel chai...

Page 22: ...cial suspension in the seat to prevent strain on thigh muscles 6 2 Joystick control Using the joystick the driving console and its integrated control panel you can select and trigger all functions of the electric wheelchair such as The electric wheelchair s steering The electric wheelchair s braking behaviour Driving speed control of the two drive motors Secondary functions depending on the contro...

Page 23: ... electric wheelchair can be enhanced to be come a vehicle approved for use in road traffic using LED headlights for the best possible illumination LED directional indicators LED rear lights for the best possible visibility Lateral markings in the centres of the wheels using yellow reflectors 6 5 1 Section 24 Special means of transport L L Wheelchairs are mentioned in German traffic law In that law...

Page 24: ... joystick Repositionable armrest on multiple axes Back rest manually Head support Foot plate foot rests Brake release lever emergency release Drive wheel puncture resistant as standard Battery holder Trimming Rear wheel puncture resistant as standard Abb 11 Components rear of chassis 7 2 Definition of vocabulary for parts place of installation chassis The following terms for components and parts w...

Page 25: ...electric wheelchair 44 Abb 12 Components front of chassis Drive wheel Rigging eyelet Control devices Stabilizer anti tipper Fitting for docking station Brake release lever emergency release Drive motor Lift motor with lifting rod and gearing Bracket for ancillary components ...

Page 26: ...ually that your electric wheelchair is in proper order Report any damage that may be due to trans port or delivery immediately in writing to your dealer forwarder or medical supplier and PARAVAN GmbH See Section 1 1 Your manufacturer 8 2 How your electric wheelchair is delivered to you The electric wheelchair will be in the following state of assembly ready for use and operation Fully assembled an...

Page 27: ...s L L For your own safety please make sure all mechanical settings and changes to the wheelchair s equipment are made by your service technicians No modifications made by the customer are per mitted See Section 23 4 Handover briefing 9 Settings on your electric wheelchair electronic The settings and configuration needed for PARAVAN controls are very complex and for your own safety can only be done...

Page 28: ...lower leg can be set electrically using the PARAVAN control s length setting optional Select the menu in the control Make your setting See Section 16 Controls L L If this adjustment mode is not sufficient for your needs then the foot support must be mechanically adjusted at the foot support Fig 15 Lower leg length 10 2 The armrest cushion L L The armrest cushion is securely mounted The armrest is ...

Page 29: ...t Raise the foot rest a little to remove pressure on the adjustment screw Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the angle of the foot rest Raise the foot rest Loosen the lock nut Screw the adjustment screw in or out as required Check your setting lower the foot rest Tighten the lock nut to about 8 Nm Fig 17 Foot rest angle 10 4 2 Setting the tibialis angle Fig 16 Tibialis...

Page 30: ...justment in five stages Push the head support into the required stage pull the head support upwards or push it downwards The head supports have five stages In order to remove the head support e g at the hairdresser you must pull it up over the final stage and pull it free Do the same in reverse to replace it Fig 19 Head support 11 Use of the special orthopaedic seat 11 1 Setting the back support F...

Page 31: ...lly Disconnect the cable for the rear light at the connection Reassemble in the opposite sequence Fig 21 Rear light and cable 12 2 Removing and reattaching the side cladding The chassis cladding can be removed for maintenance repair or clean ing Take the following steps in the following sequence when removing and reattaching the side cladding Loosen and remove knurled screws Remove rear cladding S...

Page 32: ...s state upon delivery Material damage to the electric wheelchair through non au thorised or incorrectly installed components Do not make any technical changes to your electric wheel chair Only operate your electric wheelchair in its original state upon delivery Use only original or authorised replacement parts The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should be checked before any use of...

Page 33: ...r is steered using the joystick on the drive panel The following basic steering options are available to you when you put the joystick in the following positions Joystick pushed forward the electric wheelchair travels forward Joystick to left or right the electric wheelchair changes its direc tion into the selected direction Joystick pulled backward the electric wheelchair travels back wards Joyst...

Page 34: ...Notes on safety 13 6 Braking your electric wheelchair In order to guarantee the highest possible level of safety the PARAVAN electric wheelchair uses two braking safety systems that work independently of each other The functions of each of these safety systems are as follows Safety during travel By releasing the joystick the joystick will always return to its neutral position in the middle during ...

Page 35: ...ghtly in order to prevent slipping Always drive with your safety belt on Avoid braking suddenly during downhill travel to prevent the the electric wheelchair from rolling or skid ding During uphill and downhill travel select a low drive level and speed to prevent you from losing control of the electric wheelchair at any point The stability of the electric wheelchair cannot be guaranteed during uph...

Page 36: ...e electric wheelchair 20 of final speed for travelling around rooms Drive level 2 40 of final speed Drive level 3 60 of final speed Drive level 4 80 of final speed Drive level 5 For experienced drivers users only Maximum final speed See Section 16 Controls j 13 10 Driving manually manual operation Fig 27 Brake release lever emergency release If you want to push the electric wheelchair you must mov...

Page 37: ...obstacles higher than 60 70 mm Always drive with your safety belt on 13 11 1 Ability to ford or drive through water Travel through water may lead to damage to electronic components motors control devices etc and to accumulators due to water penetration 14 Parking and storing your electric wheelchair In order to prevent damage to your electric wheelchair you must observe the following rules when yo...

Page 38: ...oaded into a car or onto the necessary ramps only unoccupied without any person or baggage on board The loading should be done only by persons familiar with the safe handling of your electric wheelchair Any electric wheelchair not designed for driving may only be loaded by your authorised specialist work shop Only such persons know the possible hazardous situations and how to prevent them 15 2 Sec...

Page 39: ...onents such as armrests or wheels DANGER Belt restraints should make full contact with the shoulder chest and pelvic Belts should be positioned low on the pelvis near the thight abdominal junction Fig 31 Illustration of proper belt restraint fit 15 4 Securing the wheelchair with a 4 point strap restraint system Standard ISO 10542 1 tie down straps are only tested to 85 kg user It is recommended to...

Page 40: ...the horizontal Fig 34 Positioning the occupant restraint with 4 point strap system The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Fig 34 Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent with use comfort Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use Care should be taken when applying the occupant restraint to position the sea...

Page 41: ...e also refer to Dahl Engineerings instructions for ve hicle installation use and maintenance L L The operation of the electric wheelchair without faults or mal functions can only be guaranteed if the knowledge gained from these assembly instructions is observed and imple mented PARAVAN GmbH assumes no liability or warranty for damage or operating faults resulting from non compliance with these ass...

Page 42: ... Help Technology Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair 76 77 15 6 1 Content of Dahl docking stations Fig 37 Content of Dahl Docking Station MK II standard set 501750 Fig 38 Content of Dahl VarioDock standard set 503600 ...

Page 43: ...r 000033184 Oval head screw ISO 7380 M8 x 12 Socket cap screw DIN 912 M12 X 20 Countersunk screw TORX ISO 14581 M8 x 35 14 9 Hexagon nut ISO 4032 M8 To install the Dahl Locking plate use PARAVAN Adaption kit article number 33187 To assemble the adapter set of the Dahl docking station you need two Allen keys size 5 and size 10 a Torx 27 and a wrench SW 13 Tighten the Torx screws to a torque of 16 1...

Page 44: ...hair chassis reinsert the batteries and reattach the panelling in reverse order L L The PARAVAN adapter kit can also be pushed further forwards or backwards and fastened accordingly depending on the position of the counterpart in the vehicle Installation of the Dahl Docking systems in the vehicle Only professional companies in the business of converting or building wheelchair accessible vehicles c...

Page 45: ... screws Use the screws provided Do not use any other screws than those supplied from Dahl Engineering part no 502800 which is quality 14 9 with torx 27 key Standard screws will not be strong enough in the event of a collision 15 6 3 Description of the Dahl Docking system functions Dahl Docking station Lock plate and spacer Lock pin Red LED Green LED Control panel Release button Manual emergency re...

Page 46: ...e control panel will light up until the lock plate is either fully engaged or else the wheelchair is removed from the docking station As an indication that the wheelchair is properly secured the warning tone will cease the red lamp LED in the control panel will go out and the green lamp LED will light up Do not forget to buckle up for driving Please refer to Dahl Engineerings installation and user...

Page 47: ...ing the docking stations locking mechanism which makes it impossible to reverse If this happens repeat above unlocking procedure 15 6 6 Manual release in case of electric failure A manual emergency release is located at the front edge of the docking station Move wheelchair forward to remove the pressure on the lock pin and push the red release arm to one side and hold it there while the wheelchair...

Page 48: ...amps wet grass snow ice etc your electric wheelchair may lose its traction When this occurs the driving force or the braking power is not transmitted to the wheels and power is lost 16 2 Control panel R NET CJSM L Fig 51 Control panel R NET CJSM L With the control panel joystick built into your power wheelchair you can control all of the power wheelchair s driving steering and braking processes Al...

Page 49: ...chair switches itself off assuming it is already switched on Fig 55 Speed control tortoise active 16 2 2 Status display The function keys are used to select the specific functions displayed in the assigned fields on the display Symbols of the status indicator Charging status of the storage batteries Direction indicator left On light System status tortoise speed control Direction indicator right Ti...

Page 50: ...the hazard lights hazard lights symbol switch themselves off Fig 59 Symbols colour Fig 60 Hazard lights on off 16 2 4 Switch direction indicator on and off Press the key for the light on function The lighting installation switches itself on and the light symbol lights up blue Press once more light off Fig 56 Light symbol colour Fig 57 Light on and off 16 2 5 Switch light on and off Press key or fo...

Page 51: ... Safety notes Fig 63 Select drive program Fig 64 Joystick travelling direction 16 2 7 Driving functions overview Fig 61 Driving functions Overview of the driving functions shown on the display of the control panel during driving steering and braking actions of the power wheel chair Selected drive program movement level Maximum speed in the selected drive program Key to switch to a higher or lower ...

Page 52: ...u want To save and quit the menu go to Quit and close it by moving the joystick up down Fig 66 Set time function menu Fig 67 Setting the time and date 16 2 9 Electrical seat adjustment Use the Mode key to switch from the drive program to the seat func tions Select the seat function by moving the joystick left right The respective seat function will appear on the display L L Only the released or av...

Page 53: ...ackground and brightness Select the program function Press and hold the slower and faster speed keys Select Back lighting from the settings Select the intensity of the lighting as a percentage by moving the joystick left right To save quit the menu Fig 70 Setting the display backround 16 2 11 Show hide clock configure 12h 24h display Fig 68 Set clock to visible invisible Select the program functio...

Page 54: ...hed off Turn the controls on and press and hold the ON OFF 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 the joystick forwards until you hear a beeping sound Move the joystick backwards until you hear a beeping sound The Functions menu is now avai...

Page 55: ...hould have practised the manoeuvre often enough in the presence of another person You should consider what could happen if you were to fall to the floor without anyone being there to help you L L We recommend allowing another person to help you You should however inform this person of the risks involved Always fully discuss the procedure for the move Never support yourself against the drive contro...

Page 56: ...lem free functioning It should be handled with care It should be kept clean It should be serviced annually 18 1 Service partners Where problems should arise please get in touch with your medical supplies store or dealer or contact PARA VAN GmbH directly See Section 1 1 Your manufacturer L L For execution of maintenance work please get in touch with your medical supplies store or dealer or contact ...

Page 57: ...into following principal materials Metals Plastics and composite materials Electronic waste Accumulators An effort should be made to achieve a high level of recycling appropriate to the type and nature of the waste material according to German law life cycle management of waste materials The recycling process is con sidered economically feasible if the costs associated with the process are not out...

Page 58: ...te service and revision Clean thoroughly L L The electric wheelchair must be completely cleaned and subjected to a thorough inspection by a service technician authorised by PARAVAN GmbH before being put back into use See Section 18 Care and maintenance 19 1 Packaging materials The packaging is largely made of recyclable and environmentally harm less materials such as Wood e g pallets and outer pac...

Page 59: ...rotection 108 19 3 Notes on transfer Where the PARAVAN electric wheelchair is transferred to new user all technical documentation required for safe use and operation such as The User s Manual and Service logs must be passed on to the new user See Section 18 Care and maintenance ...

Page 60: ...ire electrical system from any overload of electri cal devices by activating immediately to cut off electricity from your electric wheelchair See Section 21 2 Main safety switch Secondary safety switch This protects all other electric devices and ancillary devices such as breathing apparatuses See Section 21 3 Secondary safety switch Protection against overload When you are travelling downhill the...

Page 61: ...ng the chassis clad ding Press the safety button in Reattach cladding The electric wheelchair is now ready for use once more Abb 78 Secondary safety switch 20 2 The main safety switch L L The main safety switch is positioned at the rear of the electric wheelchair on the left L L A pivoted green flag indicates that the main safety switch has been activated triggered 20 2 1 Resetting the main safety...

Page 62: ... relayed as necessary See Section 1 1 Your manufacturer 20 4 Overload protection L L The electricity generated when travelling downhill when the drive motors act as dynamos is directed into the accumulators If you have fully recharged your electric wheelchair before starting the downhill stretch the safety system switches to emergency stop in order to prevent damage to the electrical system contro...

Page 63: ...y arises Green zone Accumulator fully loaded full capacity See Section 16 Controls See Section 21 10 Charging the electric wheelchair 20 6 The lighting system Depending on the variant you have chosen your PARAVAN electric wheelchair may be equipped with a complete set of road approved lighting using LED technology The use of LED lamps means that lamp replacement or maintenance tasks are practicall...

Page 64: ...ed accumulators should never be opened Opening the accumulators will cause irrepara ble damage to these components possibly resulting in a complete loss of energy supply See Section 22 1 Dealing with closed accumulators L L The accumulators should always be recharged using the supplied recharging device after every spell of use even if use of charge was minimal during the spell Always connect the ...

Page 65: ...Yellow and first green LED illuminated The battery charges one hour in teh post charging phase First green LED illuminated Maintenance charging L L The wheelchair must be charged a minimal of a full 12 hours per week 20 10 Charging your electric wheelchair L L Charge the accumulators only with the charging device supplied The recharging device is available in 2 models Indoor for use in indoor area...

Page 66: ...rests reverse movement 950 mm Total height standard seat including head support 1240 mm Total height standard seat without head support 1050 mm 20 10 2 The charging device The charging device is suitable for automatic charging of the accu mulators The charging device is protected by a water resistant sheet steel housing This complies with the directives and safety regulations of 2006 95 EC Low Vol...

Page 67: ...conditions may influence this figure in everyday operation When travelling on steeply inclined terrains do not use top speed and also travel with particular care where the seat height has beem adjusted there is seat tilt or where the seat length has been changed and on uneven surfaces e g grass gravel sand ice and snow See Section 3 Notes on safety Electrics Accumulators 2 x 88 Ah Lights LED Fahrt...

Page 68: ...essure is reached possibly reaching the oxygen contained in the gas space If you avoid improper charging no water is lost by enclosed accumulators and the accumulators are entirely maintenance free During storage and energy consumption there is no oxygen in the gas space and the ac cumulator will be under a negative pressure Any valve release should be avoided in all circumstances since oxidation ...

Page 69: ...ation of Conformity Abb 84 EU Declaration of Conformity 22 2 Customer service book 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 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 6 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 7 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp ...

Page 70: ...de on the control panel 22 4 Protocol of the handover briefing Due to the flexible options available for setting up your electric wheelchair you must observe the following points Where there is tilt It should be ensured that the seat is not leaning out too far to the front or back as this may mean you might slip out of the seat The tilting is set suitably for your body weight First set tilt and th...

Page 71: ...General Information Prepare Use Help Technology General Information Prepare Use Help Technology Systems and technical documentation Systems and technical documentation 130 131 Space for your notes ...

Page 72: ...General Information Prepare Use Help Technology Systems and technical documentation 132 ...

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Page 74: ...mbH Paravanstraße 5 10 72539 Pfronstetten Aichelau Germany Phone 49 0 73 88 99 95 60 Fax 49 0 73 88 99 95 999 Email info paravan de User manual PR Heavy Duty The Paravan wehhlchair series www paravan com EN V2 0 ...

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