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Operating instructions wheel-e

Your rehabilitation specialist dealer:

PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH

Im Hofstätt 11

D-72359 Dotternhausen – Germany

Phone +49 7427 9480-0

Fax +49 7427 9480-7025

Email: [email protected]

www.proactiv-gmbh.com

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Page 1: ...Operating instructions wheel e 0 MOBILITY MADE SIMPLE Operating instructions Service booklet wheel e Traction device ...

Page 2: ...ed 8 8 2 Climbing power 8 8 3 Product weight 8 8 4 Load weight 9 8 5 Obstacle height and turning circle 9 8 6 Basic equipment and dimensions 9 8 7 Service life 9 9 Rating plate 9 10 Commissioning 10 11 Hand over 10 12 Introduction to the product and the environment 10 13 Safety instructions prior to driving use 10 14 Safety instructions while driving using 11 15 Safety instructions regarding obsta...

Page 3: ... console 22 21 5 Rechargeable battery pack 23 21 5 1 General instructions 23 21 5 2 Change plug connection as a switching solution for double rechargeable battery 24 21 6 Lights 25 21 7 Bell 26 21 8 Components and manufacturer instructions 26 22 Storage 27 23 Transport 27 23 1 Securing handling of the product 27 23 2 Transporting people in a car 27 23 3 Securing the product in a car without a pers...

Page 4: ...Medical product passport record of training 33 33 Appendix Hand over certificate 34 33 1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use 34 33 2 Check list for training the user 35 33 3 Important legal information 36 34 Appendix Inspection lists 37 ...

Page 5: ...n 3 1 Classification The wheel e traction device referred to as product below is classified as a class I product 3 2 Declaration of conformity In the context of a declaration of conformity PRO ACTIV Reha Technik GmbH declares that the respective product has been developed and manufactured according to the relevant provisions of EC Directive 93 42 EEC 2007 If the product is adapted in a manner whic...

Page 6: ...duct as well as all the safety accessories available e g chest belt and waist belt It is then vital that the advice from doctors therapists and the rehabilitation specialist dealer should be followed Overestimating your own ability or underestimating dangerous situations and actions with the product can result in serious consequences for you and other people If you are not sure how to handle the p...

Page 7: ...conditions e g storms as this may result in incalculable risks The wheelchair with the adapted product must be equipped in accordance with road traffic regulations when operated on public areas roads paths and spaces When driving downhill the maximum permitted speed must not be exceeded if necessary operate the service brake The appropriate value for your product can be found in the chapter Techni...

Page 8: ...ionX 48V rechargeable battery 8 8 Ah 423 Wh 30 50 km With a BionX 48V rechargeable battery 11 6 Ah 556 Wh 40 60 km With a BionX 48V double rechargeable battery 8 8 Ah 423 Wh 50 90 km With a BionX 48V double rechargeable battery 11 6 Ah 556 Wh 60 100 km 8 1 3 Speed Equipped with a display and a maximum speed of 6 km h PRO ACTIV delivers the product with a display for the electrical drive system tha...

Page 9: ...s and laws in that country With your signature upon ordering the product you have already confirmed that you have read and understood this information and will observe the instructions when using the product 8 1 4 Maximum permitted speed With regards to the drive system a maximum permitted speed of 45 km h is defined for non motorised use and for driving downhill with the drive system switched on ...

Page 10: ...much dependent on the number of manoeuvres 8 6 Basic equipment and dimensions The basic equipment of the product consists of a drive unit with a docking plate handlebar with a drive signal transmitter and brake system hydraulic disc brake parking stand lights bell and drive system wheel e dimensions Product height approx 90 5 109 5 cm depending on the length of the steering column when parked on t...

Page 11: ...via e mail by fax or in the post These documents are available as pdf files which can be completed in the download area at www proactiv gmbh com under the link more documents 12 Introduction to the product and the environment During the initial commissioning of the product drive at minimum speed and become accustomed to the driving characteristics of the product Always adapt the speed and driving ...

Page 12: ... the journey and must not be covered by objects Especially trips that take place in the dark or in the twilight the lighting must be functional and visible For longer trips in the dark we recommend that you also take along extra rechargeable batteries It is recommended that you only take a trip with completely charged rechargeable batteries If this recommendation is not followed you must take into...

Page 13: ...ors are always on your product are in perfect condition and are clearly visible At twilight and in the dark always switch on the lights on the product and on the coupled wheelchair When driving on areas which are used for pedestrians observe the maximum permitted speed walking speed 6 km h and keep a sufficient distance at least the width of a wheelchair from the kerbs or other obstacles and other...

Page 14: ...ould lead to the brakes and gear shift not working correctly In this case the product must no longer be operated 15 Safety instructions regarding obstacles Driving on steps with the product is forbidden You may not ride on escalators using the product Obstacles like curbs for example should always be negotiated driving forwards and always using the minimum speed required The maximum obstacle heigh...

Page 15: ...wide enough so that you do not risk one of the product or wheelchair wheels slipping off the ramp During the lifting or lowering operation of the ramp or the lifting equipment the drive system must be switched off and the service brake of the product must be actuated In this way rolling away due to unintentional drive commands for example can be prevented Always keep the product in the middle of t...

Page 16: ...t For this reason product tyres may not be exposed to unusually high temperatures such as under glass in the summer When inflating the tyres make sure that the prescribed air pressure is not exceeded To check or correct the tyre pressure proceed as follows 1 Secure the product to prevent it rolling away 2 The drive wheel is normally fitted with a car tyre valve Unscrew the valve cap Figure 7 Valve...

Page 17: ... on both sides to ensure that the hose is not pinched between the tyre bead and the rim Carefully pull out the valve such that the hose fits into the optimal position around the valve 21 Functional elements 21 1 Parking stand 21 1 1 Active and passive positions By pressing down and turning the operating lever the parking stand positions can be changed from the active to the passive position or vic...

Page 18: ... insertion bolt may be up to max 1 cm larger In this case the product can be inserted into the adapter by tipping slightly to the rear via the parking stand Figure 14 Measurement from the ground to the lower edge of the front of the insertion maul Figure 15 Dimension from the ground to the lower edge of the insertion bolt Figure 16 Position of the product and wheelchair with the parking stand heig...

Page 19: ...lebar position depend on the upper body stability or the torso musculature A suitable adjustment of the steering column to the arm length will have been made during the consultation measurement procedure With weak torso musculature the handlebar position should generally be chosen so that the upper body stays in an upright position when reaching for the handlebar while driving This is particularly...

Page 20: ...ries safety lap belt velcro html and chest belt http www proactiv gmbh com wheelchair accessories chest belt html of various lengths 21 2 2 Adjustment of the handlebar position The handlebar angle and height can be adjusted The angle is adjusted at the top fork bridge To do this loosen the four M6 clamp screws AF 5 mm on the clamp slightly so that the steering column s angle can be adjusted using ...

Page 21: ...f the following conditions Worn tyre profile Low inflation pressure in the tyres Soiled and wet tyres Wet soiled loose and uneven ground Dirt and wetness on the brakes and brake surfaces 21 3 1 Disc and rim brakes The brakes are operated manually using the brake lever Figure 24 Brake lever In the event of abrupt hard braking there is a risk that you might fall forward with your upper body and ther...

Page 22: ...witch the system on briefly press The rechargeable battery now beeps four times and the system performs a self check can be seen by the countdown on the speed display After starting the system is always in support mode 0 Figure 27 Display is switched on To switch the system off briefly press The rechargeable battery now beeps five times After 5 minutes without operation the system automatically sw...

Page 23: ... lean your upper body towards the curve 21 4 3 Recuperation rechargeable battery re charging When the product is equipped with a hydraulic disc brake the brake lever with the brake sensor is mounted on the right on the same side as the driving signal transmitter When you actuate this brake lever the support is automatically interrupted and simultaneously switched to recuperation mode When driving ...

Page 24: ...d removal of the rechargeable battery Please always comply with the safety instructions in the operating instructions from the drive manufacturer Improper handling of the rechargeable battery can cause electrolyte fluid to leak This can cause skin injuries or damage to clothing If skin or eyes come into contact with the electrolyte fluid they must be rinsed with pure water and a doctor consulted i...

Page 25: ...ely again 21 5 2 Change plug connection as a switching solution for double rechargeable battery On the BionX drive system the change plug can be switched between both rechargeable batteries Rechargeable battery 1 and Rechargeable battery 2 The following figure shows the initial position of the change plug connection when Rechargeable battery 1 is connected In doing so the slider is at position Rec...

Page 26: ...ve the slider to position Rechargeable battery 1 Move the eccentric lever in the locked position Switch on the drive system Operate the eccentric lever only when the arrow on the rail points precisely the position Rechargeable battery 1 or Rechargeable battery 2 When switching between the rechargeable batteries always switch the drive system off 21 6 Lights The basic equipment includes a light set...

Page 27: ...e rear lights are generally installed on the crossbar on the back of the coupled wheelchair The rear lights have their own battery supply and the lights are switched on and off using the actuation button on the lights Figure 42 LED front lights Figure 43 Switching the LED front lights on and off display lights are activated Figure 44 Actuation button for the rear lights 21 7 Bell The bell can be a...

Page 28: ...roduct is not used or is stored over a longer period if necessary before using it again we recommend having a rehabilitation specialist dealer give it a general function and safety check When the rechargeable batteries are stored or taken out of use these may only be stored with a charge status of between 70 and 100 they must be charged to 70 at the latest every two months Before re use the rechar...

Page 29: ...kinked or otherwise damaged The product may not be used with damaged cables and or lines 23 4 Transport in aircrafts The lithium rechargeable batteries used are classified as hazardous goods for transport by air It is not permitted to claim that there is a right to transport them by air The decision about the transport is the sole responsibility of the airline and this should be discussed in advan...

Page 30: ...on as there is one or more points where the tyre carcass or the accident protection is visible on the product or the adapted wheelchair the tyres must be changed since otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident When maintaining the brakes and the drive system it is imperative that the operating instructions of the manufacturer which were included in delivery are followed Only manufacturer...

Page 31: ...w proactiv gmbh com under the link more documents In any event keep all receipts service reports as a means of proof and get any service work which has not been carried out by the manufacturer documented Please bring these operating instructions the present service booklet to every service 27 Disposal and recycling At the end of the service life the product can be disposed of by PRO ACTIV or your ...

Page 32: ...ACTIV guarantees that the product was free of any defects at the time it was handed over This warranty expires 24 months after the product was delivered Further information can be found in PRO ACTIV s general terms and conditions at www proactiv gmbh com With regard to the warranty and guarantee for the drive system please refer to the operating instructions of the drive manufacturer Any modificat...

Page 33: ...0 x 1 36 53 Securing details All screws on PRO ACTIV products should be secured with thread lock fluid medium strength e g Weicon AN302 43 where there are no securing clamps on the screw connections present or there is a lubrication requirement with grease or copper paste In the following table you will find tools and care products for your PRO ACTIV product Tool Order number Care kit for PRO ACTI...

Page 34: ...were also advised about situations where the assistance of another person is required The operating instructions were handed to me us Instructor Name date signature 1 Person being trained Name date signature 2 Person being trained Name date signature 3 Person being trained Name date signature For minors or persons who are not responsible for their actions legal guardians supervisors responsible pe...

Page 35: ... page If the product is to be used on public roads the user according to their own statements or those of the legal representative or guardian and the assessment of the person providing the training is able to meet the requirements of public traffic in full and to act accordingly This ability to act which is the basis for reducing the risk for the user and other road users to an acceptable level i...

Page 36: ...ries as well as operation of the change plug connection if fitted was demonstrated and then performed by the user themselves and or an assistant Handling and charging the rechargeable batteries as well as the charger functions were demonstrated and then performed by the user themselves and or an assistant The instructions about charging the rechargeable batteries during a prolonged period of non u...

Page 37: ... system that supports a maximum speed of 6 km h With this equipment the product can be used in public areas and on the road Optional equipment with additional display with a maximum speed of 15 km h or 24 km h As an option an additional display with a maximum speed of 15 km h or 24 km h can be ordered PRO ACTIV points out that the use of the product with this additional display is only permitted i...

Page 38: ...duct and the adapted wheelchair wheelchairs Functional and safety check of the brakes and where necessary replacement of the brake fluid brake pads brake cables and tyres on the product and wheelchair Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts ...

Page 39: ...the capacity of the rechargeable battery Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check of the control parameters and functionality of the drive system software update if necessary Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts of the drive wheel for firm seating tightening torque 40 Nm F...

Page 40: ...the capacity of the rechargeable battery Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check of the control parameters and functionality of the drive system software update if necessary Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts of the drive wheel for firm seating tightening torque 40 Nm F...

Page 41: ...the capacity of the rechargeable battery Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check of the control parameters and functionality of the drive system software update if necessary Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts of the drive wheel for firm seating tightening torque 40 Nm F...

Page 42: ...the capacity of the rechargeable battery Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check of the control parameters and functionality of the drive system software update if necessary Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts of the drive wheel for firm seating tightening torque 40 Nm F...

Page 43: ...the capacity of the rechargeable battery Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check of the control parameters and functionality of the drive system software update if necessary Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts of the drive wheel for firm seating tightening torque 40 Nm F...

Page 44: ...the capacity of the rechargeable battery Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check of the control parameters and functionality of the drive system software update if necessary Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts of the drive wheel for firm seating tightening torque 40 Nm F...

Page 45: ...the capacity of the rechargeable battery Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check of the control parameters and functionality of the drive system software update if necessary Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts of the drive wheel for firm seating tightening torque 40 Nm F...

Page 46: ...the capacity of the rechargeable battery Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check of the control parameters and functionality of the drive system software update if necessary Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts of the drive wheel for firm seating tightening torque 40 Nm F...

Page 47: ...the capacity of the rechargeable battery Check the electrical connections and the driving signal transmitter Check of the control parameters and functionality of the drive system software update if necessary Check the spoke tension of the drive wheel and if required correction of the tension recentering as well as check of the axle nuts of the drive wheel for firm seating tightening torque 40 Nm F...

Page 48: ...ha Technik GmbH Im Hofstätt 11 D 72359 Dotternhausen Germany Phone 49 7427 9480 0 Fax 49 7427 9480 7025 Email info proactiv gmbh de www proactiv gmbh com No 000 000 1685 11 2015 PRO ACTIV Reha Technik GmbH All rights reserved in accordance with Directive 93 42 EEC for medical products ...

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