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User Manual

LEVO

LCM2

Please read these User Instructions carefully before operating your
wheelchair! Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious

personal injury and/or damage to the wheelchair! This is a type-approved
medical device. Alterations to the construction or electronics will void the
warranty and the product liability.

In case of difficulty please contact:

Manufacturer:

Agent:

LEVO

NGLIKERSTRASSE

+41

(0)56

618

OFFICE

LEVO

WITZERLAND

CH-5610

OHLEN

+41

(0)56

618

WWW

LEVO

LEVO AG

Anglikerstrasse 20
CH-5610 Wohlen
Tel:+41 (0)56 618 44 11
Fax:+41 (0)56 618 44 10
Web: https://www.levo.ch

Summary of Contents for LCM2

Page 1: ... a type approved medical device Alterations to the construction or electronics will void the warranty and the product liability In case of difficulty please contact Manufacturer Agent LEVO AG ANGLIKERSTRASSE 20 TEL 41 0 56 618 44 11 OFFICE LEVO CH SWITZERLAND CH 5610 WOHLEN FAX 41 0 56 618 44 10 WWW LEVO CH LEVO AG Anglikerstrasse 20 CH 5610 Wohlen Tel 41 0 56 618 44 11 Fax 41 0 56 618 44 10 Web h...

Page 2: ...ance 14 6 Preparing the wheelchair for use and operation 15 6 1 Dispatch and transport 15 6 2 Initial operation transportation and storage 15 6 3 Delivery 16 6 4 Storage 16 6 5 First adjustments 16 7 Control unit 17 7 1 VR2 control 17 7 1 1 On Off button 17 7 1 2 Battery gauge 17 7 1 3 Joystick 18 7 1 4 Speed 18 7 1 5 Change of the seat position 19 7 1 6 Light kit 20 7 1 7 Horn 20 7 1 8 Locking un...

Page 3: ...1 14 Transportation of your wheelchair 32 14 1 Transportation in a vehicle without the person in the wheelchair 32 14 2 Transportation in a vehicle with the person in the wheelchair 34 14 2 1 Securing the wheelchair with a WTORS restraint system 35 14 2 2 General occupant restraint instructions 36 14 2 3 Securing the wheelchair with a Dahl docking station 37 15 Cleaning 42 16 Maintenance 43 16 1 S...

Page 4: ...IMPORTANT Contact your dealer distributor or LEVO AG if you have a visual impairment ...

Page 5: ...s not used to Therefore it is necessary to consult with your doctor or physical therapist to confirm that there are no contraindications such as contractures orthostatic hypotension osteoporosis or other conditions present In the case of strong or sudden spasms cramps or similar conditions it is necessary that the user is allowed to stand only under the supervision of an accompanying attendant or ...

Page 6: ...ust decide whether the LCM2 can be used by the user depending on its environment and in terms of personal safety The following characteristics distinguish the LEVO LCM2 Optimal biomechanics in all sitting and standing positions up to 86 Continuous rising in all positions between sitting and standing Joystick operated driving and seat to stand functions Absolutely safe standing thanks to 6 contact ...

Page 7: ...7 Please note this sign generally attentive because it concerns safety instructions or warnings to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product ...

Page 8: ...dical Device Regulation EU 745 2017 This Declaration of Conformity includes all accessories and options of the LEVO LCM2 and is according to Annex IV of Regulation EU 745 2017 The LEVO LCM2 is certified according to EN 12184 2014 by TüV Sud and is confirmed as crash tested under ISO 7176 19 2008 for use as a seat in motor vehicles The EU Authorised Representative will be named before the 26th of M...

Page 9: ...m user weight 125 kg Rated slope 9 Rated slope unmoving direction downhill 9 3 2 Warranty Your LEVO product is guaranteed from the date of purchase for Two years covering all material and manufacturing defects of mechanical parts One year covering all electronic components including the motors Batteries are excluded from the warranty LEVO AG will not repair or replace free of charge any part or pa...

Page 10: ...weight of max 100kg based on an attractive price The position of the drive and directional wheels offers a great maneuverability and facilitates turning from the rear wheel drive The omnidirectional front wheels at the legrest ensure maximum stability and safe mobility in the standing position The seat depth the armrests and the knee support are stage less adjustable this gives an ideal possibilit...

Page 11: ...tion manual yourself or if you cannot understand it get a friend to help you to do so Do not hesitate to ask for any explanation LEVO AG is not responsible for damages to persons or property who resulted from the fact that the user or another person ignored the recommendations warnings and instructions specified in this manual For your own security we recommend you carefully read and follow all th...

Page 12: ...tick module when driving Otherwise the wheelchair will stop abruptly running the risk that you are thrown forward from the wheelchair Simply release the joystick to stop the wheelchair from moving Consider the national road regulations these are different from country to country It is usually prescribed by law which kind of streets can be used for which kind of vehicle Inquire at your road traffic...

Page 13: ... up while the chair is in free wheel configuration You should only bring the LEVO LCM2 into standing position if the chair is on even solid ground If this condition is not respected there is a danger of tipping over It is absolutely essential to mount the knee support and the chest belt correctly before you use the stand up function or begin driving see chapter 10 You should under no circumstances...

Page 14: ... year You should only use original LEVO spare parts for any repairs or changes If you use other parts the function and the security of the wheelchair can be influenced Your safety is not guaranteed and the wheelchair is no longer covered under warranty Programming should only be conducted by healthcare professionals with in depth knowledge of PG Drives electronic control systems Incorrect programm...

Page 15: ...ain fuse is taken out 6 2 Initial operation transportation and storage Joystick is disconnected or the Main fuse is not installed Connect or disconnect the joystick The plug is placed on the joystick side underneath the seat To disconnect the joystick push the clip on the plug To connect joystick assure the clip snapped in to assure the correct connection Installing or changing the main fuse A 70A...

Page 16: ...ition to store the LEVO LCM2 is at a temperature between 40 and 60 Celsius between 30 and 140 Fahrenheit The humidity should not be above 90 Please observe these conditions to prolong the lifetime of your wheelchair To prevent the batteries from discharging too quickly we recommend you take out the main fuse see 6 1 We also recommend charging the batteries at least every 2 months if the chair is n...

Page 17: ...se in the following sections With the On Off button the chair can be turned on or switched off Don t use this button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency The battery gauge shows you that the wheelchair is switched on and it shows you how much power there is left in the batteries The gauge is also used for electronic fault detection see chapter 18 ...

Page 18: ...stick to the left will move the chair to the left The joystick is also used to choose and to move the seat actuators see chapter 7 1 5 Speed gauge This is a gauge that shows the maximum speed setting for the wheelchair This gauge also indicates if the speed of the wheelchair is being limited or if the control system is locked If one LED is illuminated you will move at the slowest speed 5 illuminat...

Page 19: ...t kit If your chair is equipped with the light kit you have one button to choose the actuators To activate the stand up function press the actuator button move the joystick to the left until the left LED under the actuator button is illuminated Now you can move the joystick forward to bring the chair into the stand up position To return to the seated position move the joystick backwards 7 1 5 Chan...

Page 20: ...button to switch the control system on The speed indicator will be rippling up and down Move the joystick forwards until the control system beeps Move the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps Release the joystick there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now unlocked If you chose the optional light kit for your chair the keypad looks as shown on the left To activate the lights pres...

Page 21: ...e On Off button the chair can be turned on or switched off Do not use this button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency This gauge is only visible on the display if the controller is switched on It shows you how much power there is left in the batteries If the gauge starts to flash it means the chair is still working correctly but that the batteries should be charged very soon ...

Page 22: ...n For backwards driving push the joystick backwards Pushing the joystick to the right side means a right hand curve as a reaction Pushing the joystick to the left then the chair will drive to the left hand side The joystick can be used to choose and to move the actuators as well see chapter 7 2 5 Speed gauge This indicator is only visible on the display when the control is switched on The display ...

Page 23: ...ght kit for your chair the keypad looks as shown on the left To activate the lights press the light button to switch on the two front and two rear lights on your chair To indicate a left turn press the left indicator button To indicate to the right press the right indicator button If you have a breakdown or you would like to call attention to yourself you can activate all indicators at the same ti...

Page 24: ...ep Now release the on off button Move the joystick forwards until the control system beeps Move the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps Release the joystick there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now locked To unlock the wheelchair Use the on off button to switch the control system on a lock is showed on the display Move the joystick forwards until the control system beeps Move...

Page 25: ...tive strength level of 20 vpm The LEVO LCM2 is constructed to resist to a regular level of interference as it occurs in a household Beside that there exist a certain number of sources of relatively strong magnetic fields from which you should stay at a safe distance Some of these magnetic fields are obvious and easy to avoid Some other are not easy to recognise and can be hard to avoid Please be a...

Page 26: ...e to the source it is advised to take special care when carrying a sender and receiver with you If such an item gets too close to the controller of the wheelchair the electromagnetic energy can influence negatively the functioning of brakes as well as the drive characteristics of the wheelchair Warning Your wheelchair can produce electromagnetic emissions and disturb other devices If unintended mo...

Page 27: ...seat position When indoors practice standing up in the wheelchair and slowly driving it across the room The wheelchair allows you to drive in absolute safely in a sitting position on slopes with a maximum gradient up to 9 degrees When driving up or down steeper slopes than this or over uneven ground braking and steering response will be limited due to reduced traction On a slope do not lean out of...

Page 28: ...in the perfect position during the stand up motion Charging socket Use only the LEVO charger delivered with the chair To charge the batteries switch off the control unit and plug the charger into the socket beneath the front of the joystick If the joystick is switched on the batteries will not charge It takes at least 10 hours to fully charge the batteries when completely discharged For driving no...

Page 29: ...ries or irritations Note You might need an assistant when adjusting the chest strap as it is nearly impossible to adjust it on your own Only if both support features are fitted correctly you are ready to stand up Attach the two eyes of the knee support to the double head screws on either side of the wheelchair Centre the knee support in front of each knee using the Velcro fasteners then pull it un...

Page 30: ...off Check if both motor brakes are activated ON Remove the chest belt 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 11 3 Sideways transfer Drive as close as possible to a chair bed or any other objects you want to transfer to Make sure the joystick module is switched off Check if both motor brak...

Page 31: ...joystick backward down push the joystick forward The stand up mechanism is powered by an electrical actuator system with two gas springs The actuator is powered by the main batteries The motor shuts off automatically as soon as you reach the uppermost standing position The front wheels connect with the ground to provide optimal stability Please note that your wheelchair can be exposed to electroma...

Page 32: ... other hand you can fold or unfold the backrest Initial position Folded backrest position 14 1 Transportation in a vehicle without the person in the wheelchair When transporting the wheelchair in a motor vehicle make sure that the wheelchair is secured so as to prevent it sliding around or tipping over Just use the licensed fastening systems and secure the wheelchair at the marked anchorage points...

Page 33: ... an example how a wheelchair should be strapped down in a motor vehicle These are the fixation points for the LEVO LCM2 There are two on the right and two on the left The left hand fixation points are shown below ...

Page 34: ... forward facing direction This wheelchair is tested to ISO 7176 19 for use in road vehicles and meets the requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions The wheelchair has not been tested for other directions in a vehicle Use WTORS Wheelchair Tie Down and Occupant Restraint Systems only in accordance with the WTORS manufacturer s instruction Danger The wheelchair can only be secu...

Page 35: ...nt Systems are only tested to 85 kg For wheelchairs heavier than 85 kg it is recommended to use to use an ISO 10542 1 compliant WTORS Heavy Duty System which is rated for the total weight of the wheelchair including any options If using a Heavy Duty System use 4 straps to secure the wheelchair 2 straps at the front and 2 straps at the back If using a standard 4 point WTORS for securing a wheelchai...

Page 36: ...lied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle Occupant restraints should make full contact with the shoulder chest and pelvis and pelvic belts should be positioned low on the pelvis near the thigh abdominal junction 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 mu...

Page 37: ...ahl VarioDock Content of Dahl docking station kit 501750 Danger When using wheelchair with Dahl Docking systems the floor anchorage points for the occupant restraint system should be located 10 60 mm outside wheels on each side The pelvic belt must be worn low across the front of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the optional or preferred zone of 30 to 75 as shown A steeper...

Page 38: ...to fit the Dahl Lock plate an additional wheelchair specific adaptation kit is required to anchor the lock plate to the battery box The lock plate and adaptation kit used is identical for both Dahl docking Mk ll and Dahl VarioDock To install the Dahl Locking plate use Dahl Adaptation kit art 502322 ...

Page 39: ...ts 502800 only 6 Apply Loctite 222 or an equivalent product onto treads on all bolts 7 Place plastic spacers as shown inside the battery box to avoid batteries coming into contact with the nuts and bolt ends 8 Perform final check by connecting the wheelchair to the docking station Make sure that lock plate is securely locked and that all release methods work as intended A warning tone will sound i...

Page 40: ...the vehicle has been brought to a halt remove the safety belt 2 To unlock commence by driving the wheelchair forward to release pressure on the lock pin 3 Press the red release button in the control panel The locking pin will be triggered released for approx 5 seconds after which the locking pin is automatically locked activated again 4 Move the wheelchair away from the docking station within this...

Page 41: ...out of the docking station Installation of Dahl Docking systems in the vehicle Only professional companies in the business of converting or building wheelchair accessible vehicles can order the docking system from Dahl Engineering A qualified and experienced technician must carry out the installation Dahl Engineering can provide vehicle specific installation instructions for a large range of vehic...

Page 42: ...ion of warm water and a mild cleansing agent Never use furniture polish spirit or solvents to clean the frame In case of dirt on the seat cushion cover or the back rest cover you can remove them and wash then carefully Do not wash warmer than 40 degree Celsius or according the cleaning instructions on the label inside the cushion cover Caution Never use high pressure water cleaner ...

Page 43: ...heck 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 wheelchair 16 2 Safety checks The electronic circuits in your control system have been designed to be extremely safe and reliable The on board microcomputer carries out safety checks at up...

Page 44: ...er three times pushing the joystick slowly backwards left and right Connectors Make sure that all connectors are securely in place Cables Check that all cables and connectors are undamaged Joystick gaiter Check the thin rubber gaiter or boot around the base of the joystick shaft for damaged or splitting Check visually only Do not handle the gaiter Mounting Make sure that all the components of the ...

Page 45: ...that wheelchairs are returned through the dealer network for reuse if the product is not life expired Batteries Return old batteries to the point of sale of the wheelchair or of the batteries The dealer will dispose of them according to local regulations Remove the batteries especially carefully If the casing is damaged there is risk of a chemical burn Contact your LEVO dealer if in doubt ...

Page 46: ...flashes rapidly See chapter 19 Driving Will not drive in a straight line Consult LEVO agent Motors turn and battery level indicator lights up but chair does not drive Motor brake levers ON Charge batteries Battery charger PF 2408 LED does not light Check mains plug Check fuse at the charger Check household fuse LED lights red Low battery voltage Charge battery Consult LEVO agent if no improvement ...

Page 47: ...osition before switching on 6 yellow Charger connected The battery charger is plugged into the wheelchair Unplug the charger from the joystick module 5 yellow Right motor wiring fault The right hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your local agent 4 yellow Right motor disconnected The right hand motor has a bad connection Make sure the motor connector is plugged in proper...

Page 48: ...the display Example below If you can t solve the problem with the displayed message you can enter the trip code on the PG Drives homepage http www pgdt com diagmob diagnostic asp There you will normally 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 49: ...Energy consumption 25 km 31 5 km Obstacle climbing 50 mm 75 mm Maximum speed forward 10 km h Minimum braking distance from maximum speed 1 9 m 3 37 m Seat plane angle 0 8 Effective seat depth 350 mm 620 mm Effective seat width 350 mm 500 mm Seat surface height at front edge 480 mm 540 mm Backrest angle 85 5 Backrest height 320 mm 380 mm Footrest to seat distance 445 mm 452 mm Footrest clearance 85...

Page 50: ...tigue strengths ISO 7176 8 Yes b power and control systems for electric wheelchairs requirements and test methods ISO 7176 14 Yes c climatic test accordance with ISO 7176 9 Yes d requirements for resistance to ignition in accordance with ISO 7176 16 Yes 22 Version Management Version No Date Description Author 0 0 2019 05 18 First drafting H Bögli 0 1 2020 03 04 Update to draft J Carmichael 0 2 202...

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