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Balder

BALDERTECH BALDER

Owner’s Manual 

www.baldertech.com 

 12.03.2020

Summary of Contents for BALDER

Page 1: ...Balder BALDERTECH BALDER Owner s Manual www baldertech com 12 03 2020...

Page 2: ...ions 10 3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 12 3 1 Function and operation 12 3 2 Physical structure 12 3 2 1 Joystick 13 3 2 2 Operating program 15 3 2 3 Wheelchair attachment points 15 3 2 4 Attendant control op...

Page 3: ...31 5 4 2 Disconnecting the breaks drive motor 31 6 TRANSPORT OF WHEELCHAIR AND USER IN CAR 32 6 1 General occupant restraint Instructions 33 6 2 Securing the chair in a car with a 4 point strap tie do...

Page 4: ...air is adjusted to meet your own specific needs Each chair comes with simple control and adjustment options to help you sit as comfortably as possible Find out more about the control and adjustment op...

Page 5: ...ndbook including Service information is also available for download as a PDF file from our website www baldertech com 1 7 The environment These chairs must be sorted at source in accordance with appli...

Page 6: ...d on the chassis between the front wheels Always provide the serial number when contacting your supplier If you are in need of technical support please contact your dealer See Contact Information See...

Page 7: ...u could overturn or lose control of your chair Bear in mind that negotiating obstacles can involve a risk of overturning Remember that your chair is heavy Do not travel in areas where there is a risk...

Page 8: ...arged batteries ask your installer technician therapist to optimize the program values of your chair for your situation Driving downhill Driving uphill Driving on sideslopes Avoid if possible to drive...

Page 9: ...eg from grass cover to asphalt Always drive at a slow speed in turns change of direction and like WARNING If the wheelchair is acting abnormal turn it off and contact authorized service personnel If p...

Page 10: ...elchair does not have parts or accessories intended to be removed without the use of tools that will have adverse or beneficial effects for the wheelchair Balder range can primarily not be dismantled...

Page 11: ...o 90 Max obstacle height 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm Max speed 7 km h 7 km h 7 km h 7 km h Max range 35 km 35 km 35 km 35 km Front wheels dimensions 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8 Rear wheels dimensions 2 5 x 3 2 5...

Page 12: ...act authorized personnel if you require assistance The illustration shows the Balder Finesse but the structure is also applicable to the Balder and Junior The Balder Finesse and Balder Junior are elec...

Page 13: ...are carried out by using joystick and buttons on the control panel Programming of the control system can only be car ried out by authorized Baldertech service personnel Incorrect programming can lead...

Page 14: ...Left footrest length compensation 5 Program selection display 15 Seat back angle 6 Horn 16 Hazard warning lights accessory 7 Lights accessory 17 Program selector 8 ECU Mode accessory 18 Left indicato...

Page 15: ...ents and low speed a typical program which can be used where there is not much space and precise movement is important 2 An operating program very like program 1 but with slightly faster reactions to...

Page 16: ...o control the chair 3 2 4 1 Fitting removal If the chair is fitted with a removable attendant control this can be attached removed as fol lows Attendant control Fitting 1 Place the attendant control i...

Page 17: ...YSTICK OPTIONAL EXTRA Swing away for joystick All Balder chairs are available with swing away 1 for the joystick The swing away makes the positioning and accessibility of the joystick more flexible Se...

Page 18: ...optimum comfort it is important that you find the ideal position between resting and sup porting your arms without restricting your freedom of movement 4 1 1 ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Balder Finesse 1 Undo the...

Page 19: ...der Junior 1 Loosen the locking screw 1 2 Adjust the bracket 2 which holds the armrest at the required width 3 Tighten the locking screw 1 4 Do the same for the other armrest 4 2 Adapting the footrest...

Page 20: ...outermost positions The illustration shows a footrest with electric tilt and length compensation but this procedure is the same for all electric footrests Manual footrests 1 Remove the locking screw 1...

Page 21: ...orts is adjusted using a joystick See section 5 2 4 on the use of the joystick Manual footrests 1 Remove the locking clip 1 beneath the seat 2 Move the foot supports 2 to the correct position 3 Tighte...

Page 22: ...rmrest 3 Tighten the screws 1 and 2 NOTE You have to undo both screws in order to adjust the joystick forwards and back but to angle merely undoing the screw 2 using a star grip is sufficient 4 4 Adju...

Page 23: ...on either side 2 Move the joystick swing away to the required position 3 Tighten the screws 4 5 Adjusting the headrest optional extra To make the seat as comfortable as possible it is important to set...

Page 24: ...s fitted with this by moving the magnetic key over the key symbol on the joystick Dolphin joystick Joystick G90 5 1 2 DEACTIVATING THE WHEELCHAIR 1 If the chair is fitted with a key function move the...

Page 25: ...operating program by pressing the program selector switch 2 Control the chair by moving the joystick The more gently you move the joystick the more slowly the chair will react 1 Turn the power on 2 Ch...

Page 26: ...seat raising seat tilt and back angle Push the handles 2 down to move the chair forwards and lift them up to move it backwards Pivot the wheelchair by moving the handles 2 to the right or left also i...

Page 27: ...l through to the seat func tions using the ASK button 2 Move the joystick to the right or left until the symbol shows on the display 3 Move the joystick forwards and back to change the angle of the se...

Page 28: ...erent types of footrest The function which the right footrest button operates will therefore depend on which footrest is supplied with your chair Dolphin joystick Joystick G90 1 Press the right footre...

Page 29: ...put on until the legs are in the horizontal position NOTE When the support legs are activated the stand up function will stop for a moment to wait for the support legs to move into the correct positi...

Page 30: ...d the knee brace cushion is ready for use of the stand up function 2b The knee brace cushion must be tight below the knee 6 Put on the breast belt 3 and tighten it 7 Activate the stand up function by...

Page 31: ...e Press the switch to disconnect 5 4 2 DISCONNECTING THE BREAKS DRIVE MOTOR DANGER The chair must not be disconnected on slope as this may cause it to roll away NOTE The chair should be switched off w...

Page 32: ...ed WTORS Wheelchair Tie down Occupant Restraint System used in the ISO standards 7176 19 and 10542 and is defined as a complete system consisting of equipment for securing the wheelchair and seat belt...

Page 33: ...tion meeting the requirements specified in ISO 7176 19 2008 The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the midpoint of shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Restraint belts must be adjusted a...

Page 34: ...Q straint strap system Manual straps 1 Attach and tighten the front straps 1 to the attachment points at the front of the wheelchair There is one strap on either side This is done when the chair is i...

Page 35: ...able i e closer to but never exceeding 75 degrees Preferred and optional angles for location of the lap belt 6 3 Using a docking system optional extra DANGER The clamp down unit must be fitted by an a...

Page 36: ...ectly secured in the docking station As soon as the lock plate comes into con tact with the locking pin a warning tone will sound a high pitched howl and the red lamp 4 in the control panel will light...

Page 37: ...orward to remove the pressure on the lock pin 2 Place the emergency release tool in the gap between the locking plate and the docking sta tion 3 Push the release tool and wheelchair forward until the...

Page 38: ...ick or do it manually Attaching the chair to the docking station 1 Roll the chair into the docking station 1 2 When the chair is in the correct position a green light 2 will appear in the car bracket...

Page 39: ...cordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Packing Instructions 806 and Special provision A67 The batteries must be labeled with IATA labels This means that the batteries are approved for transpor...

Page 40: ...ed service interval After every 2500 hours of use once a year as required Frame and body cleaning As required Seat cleaning As required 8 2 Maintenance procedures 8 2 1 BATTERY CHARGING WARNING Never...

Page 41: ...ser When the batteries are to be charged 1 Check that the chair is switched off 2 Connect the charger cable to the charger contact 1 3 Connect the power supply cable to the mains When the batteries ar...

Page 42: ...THE BATTERIES 1 Connecting the power follow the instructions for removal but in reverse order 2 Fit the main cover 3 Press the seat unit down while guiding the seat raise motor into the attachment dev...

Page 43: ...mp up the tires of the wheelchair with a manual pump Control the pneumatic pressure using a standard pressure gauge for cars If your chair is fitted with air filled tires and you happen to sustain a p...

Page 44: ...tronics Not a fault Lower the seat height until it is below the speed reduction limit Contact your dealer 6 The chair s indicator lamp flashes several times with two seconds gap between flashes Fault...

Page 45: ...nior 6x20 cm Support pads back Balder F Comfort 1 3 Support pads back Balder F Comfort 4 6 Support pads back Balder Junior 6x11 cm Attendant control 2 Attendant control with emergency stop function Se...

Page 46: ...aldertech 11 CONTACTS Baldertech Ltd Roentgen Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8NG Email uksales baldertech com Telephone 44 12 56 76 71 81 www balder uk Baldertech AS Email info baldertech com Telepho...

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Page 48: ...Label serial number Baldertech AS Email info baldertech com Telephone 47 32 11 11 00 www baldertech com...

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