Qimova PE-L User Manual Download

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Version 1.10

| May 2011

Qimova Chair

PE-L

User manual

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Page 1: ...Version 1 10 May 2011 Qimova Chair PE L User manual ...

Page 2: ...orization of Qimova a s This information is valid for the Qimova wheelchair in its standard version Due to continuous development and improvements Qimova a s reserves the right to changes and modifications Qimova a s cannot be held liable for possible errors in the information or the consequences hereof Qimova a s does not accept any liability for loss resulting from work made by third parties ...

Page 3: ...he control system 15 3 1 1 Safety information 15 3 2 The joystick REMG90A 15 3 2 1 REMG90A Jack Sockets 17 3 2 2 ECU Mode 18 3 2 3 Lock Mode 18 3 3 The Joystick 19 3 4 Battery Condition Warnings 19 3 4 1 Circuit Breaker fuse 20 3 5 Brakes 20 3 5 1 Magnetic brakes Power chair 20 3 5 2 Electronic push button 22 4 Operating instructions 22 4 1 Position of rest 22 4 2 Anti tip step tube AO 23 4 3 Seat...

Page 4: ...traints 38 9 2 Vehicle clamping system 39 9 3 Packing for shipment or storage 41 10 Cleaning and maintenance 41 10 1 Protective incontinence cover 41 10 2 Washing instructions for upholstery 41 10 2 1 Upholstery 41 10 3 Maintaining the wheels 42 10 4 Batteries 42 10 4 1 Charging procedure 42 10 4 2 Changing the batteries or the fuse 43 10 5 Disposal and recycling 45 11 Technical Data 46 11 1 Ident...

Page 5: ...ng and maintenance Should you have any other questions concerning the chair extra equipment or individual adjustment you are always welcome to contact your local dealer or visit our website www qimova com 1 2 Definitions In this manual the following terms and definitions are used Product Manual or electric wheelchair manufactured and delivered by Qimova Customer The person who directly obtains a p...

Page 6: ...is trained to carry out any necessary maintenance The spare parts list with the matching part numbers and drawings is available at your local dealer You can also find the information on the website www qimova com 1 4 Declaration of Conformity Qimova a s as manufacturer with sole responsibility declares that the wheelchair conforms to the requirements of the European Directive for Medical Products ...

Page 7: ...eeled mobility devices for use in motor vehicles EN 12184 2002 Power wheelchairs EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility 1 6 Warranty Irrespective of what is determined concerning warranty conditions applicable to the Product in all cases the following applies with regard to the warranty 1 Except insofar as described otherwise Qimova guarantees the Product for its suitability for the purpose for which ...

Page 8: ...ies that if the Customer is a Dealer this Dealer will indemnify Qimova against possible claims from Users or other third parties that are based on the above mentioned improper or unprofessional use of the Product or the battery that is part of the Product 4 The warranty conditions as mentioned in the above stipulations become null and void in all cases if The guidelines from Qimova for the mainten...

Page 9: ...dhere to the safety guidelines and instructions or due to carelessness in using and cleaning the Product Modifications to the chair or any part of it are not covered by the warranty and are therefore not recommended Signs symbols and instructions on the wheelchair comprise part of its safety facilities They must never be covered or removed and must be legible throughout the lifespan of the wheelch...

Page 10: ...high speed Select a lower driving profile on the control system when driving in crowded areas Prevent the wheelchair from coming in contact with sand or seawater as this shortens the lifetime of the chair You must have sufficient eye sight to be able to safely drive the chair Do not drive the wheelchair when you are under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication that could affect your driving ...

Page 11: ...also offers a wide range of options to adjust dimensions to meet the individual needs The Qimova chair is also designed to accommodate special adaptations Qimova has extensive experience with making special designs of frames and cushions for example wide seating padding side in fills and individually built seats and backrest 2 1 2 The seating system The Qimova chair offers an excellent seating sys...

Page 12: ...ova chair Page 12 of 48 Version 1 10 comes in three different heights small medium and large The width corresponds to the width of the seat but the position of the wedges can be configured to meet special requirements ...

Page 13: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Backrest Armrest Seat Leg rest Headrest Joystick Front castor Vehicle clamping system Footplate Driving wheel Pushing handle Lumbar support pump Brake release button 14 15 16 17 Anti tip handle Anti tip device Vehicle clamping system Battery box Figure 2 ...

Page 14: ...ick freewheeling placed appropriately on the backrest Manual brake release handles for freewheeling Fortified vehicle clamping system 38 Ah batteries spill proof type Narrow driving wheels with Flexel infill primarily for indoor use 2 4 Alternative features Air inflatable tyres Wide driving wheels with Flexel infill for semi outdoor use 12 driving wheels combined with 10 front castors for semi out...

Page 15: ...ter driving behaviour The frame cables and the batteries should be checked for damage after a collision with an obstacle In case of visual or audible damage contact your local dealer immediately for repairs Curves and slopes should be driven with adequate speed Note that there is a risk of tilting when driving round bends or when turning around especially slopes and inclinations Do not drive up in...

Page 16: ...left indicator is on 5 Battery gauge 6 multi coloured LEDs depict charge state of the battery All 6 LEDs on indicate a full charge 6 7 Segment Display Displays current Drive Profile and Lighting Menu if enabled Attendant control mode is shown by A Inhibit mode is shown by 7 Right Turn Indicator Shows the status of the right indicator When flashing the indicator is on 8 Headlight Indicator Shows th...

Page 17: ...e maximum configured value and then back to profile 1 the current Drive Profile will be shown in the 7 Segment Display 16 ASK Accessory Shortcut Key If you are in Drive Mode pressing the ASK button will navigate you to the last used accessory function e g actuator control If you are already in Accessory Mode pressing ASK will take you to the next available mode e g ECU or lighting To return to Dri...

Page 18: ... ECU channels 5 and 8 The diagonal directions e g forward and left allow simultaneous operation of two ECU channels ECU Mode is completely plug and play no programming is required Simply connect the DX ECU module without the supplied Molex jumper cable and cycle the power The G90A supports ECU1 only 3 2 3 Lock Mode Figure 7 The Key Lock system uses a magnetic key to power the wheelchair down to pr...

Page 19: ... the System Status LED flashes constantly Releasing the joystick within a few seconds will cancel the indication otherwise a latching fault will occur 3 4 Battery Condition Warnings A battery warning is shown by the Battery Gauge flashing its LEDs Description Cause Action Battery High Warning C The battery voltage has exceeded 28V as measured by the PM C The wheelchair is being charged and or the ...

Page 20: ...em is equipped with a 60 amp fuse placed in the battery box The fuse protects the control system i e the power module and remote controls in case of a short circuit condition somewhere in the system See how to change the fuse in section 10 4 2 3 5 Brakes 3 5 1 Magnetic brakes Power chair The brakes are one of the most important safety features of a Power wheelchair The brakes are integrated in the...

Page 21: ...manually either by turning the two manual brake release handles on the motors or by pressing the electronic push button on the back of the chair AO The electrical system is set to ON i e the display on the remote control is on In this state the brakes will also be activated unless the system is set to DRIVE mode and the joystick is activated WARNING Always engage the freewheel lever s to the drive...

Page 22: ...ereby avoiding moving the user Always ensure that the anti tip devices are mounted correctly on the chair The chair is normally stable with the user in position even when the backrest is reclined to horizontal position However certain sudden movements by the user or other people can cause the chair to tip Therefore we strongly recommend that the anti tip devices be used at all times AO After check...

Page 23: ...he normal position and ensure that they do not get in the way of the front castors E AO E L AO UO If the lumbar support has been changed return it to normal position using the rubber hand pump Readjust the anti tip devices so that they are still facing the floor but in a higher position This ensures that the chair can overcome small obstacles like doorways 4 2 Anti tip step tube AO A combined anti...

Page 24: ...ry is moulded in cold foam The side supports in the back as well as in the seat compensate for different seat widths In most cases the side wedges in the backrest can serve as side supports The cold foam is designed to keep its form for many years Upholstery is 88 polyester and 12 polyurethane coated with a fire resistant layer on the inside 4 3 1 Backrest adjustment The following section covers h...

Page 25: ...ded cushions in the same upholstery as the seat and backrest The cushions are constructed with wedges of foam along the sides in order to achieve the highest possible stability for the arm Other sorts of cushions can be supplied as extra equipment Flipping up the armrests The armrest can flip up alongside the backrest by pulling out the knob 1 on the vertical tube under the armrest Figure 15 Figur...

Page 26: ...and PE To elevate the leg rest pull the release handle A Then pull or push the leg rest to the desired position Lock the leg rest again by pressing the handle A Figure 16 Figure 16 Elevating leg rest Electrically operated PE L To operate the leg rest use the joystick in Seat Mode See the section on Electric functions and remote control 3 2 above Figure 17 Or on the hand control 1 if such a device ...

Page 27: ...orts to one side The entire leg support can be turned to one side for easier transfer to and from the wheelchair Loosen the lever A on the vertical part of the leg support The leg support is now unlocked and can be turned to either side AO Return the lever A to either the original position or to the opposite position Figure 19 Figure 19 4 5 1 Removing attaching the leg supports The following secti...

Page 28: ...seating system features electrically operated leg supports The leg support can be removed by separating the black plastic magnetic connector A and loosening the large handle 1 on the bearing tube Push the leg support slightly backwards 2 and the leg support can now be removed downwards 3 Figure 21 Weight 5 75 Kg Attach the leg supports again by following the actions above in the reverse order Figu...

Page 29: ... be adjusted in length Loosen the 4 screws A on the top of the wooden seat plate move the plate to the desired position and tighten the screws Figure 22 Figure 22 5 4 Leg supports The Qimova wheelchair is delivered as standard with adjustable leg supports The leg supports can be elevated from a vertical to a horizontal position and are designed for optimal comfort and function by matching the huma...

Page 30: ... at the required level and tighten the screw A Figure 23 In some configurations the leg rest can be supplied with an appropriate handle instead of the screw A Figure 23 Adjusting the angle of the footplate The angle of the footplate can be adjusted to achieve optimal support for the foot The angle can be fixed by tightening the screw A as shown Figure 24 Figure 24 ...

Page 31: ...on and tighten the screw Figure 25 Figure 25 5 5 Armrests All armrests have padded cushions in the same upholstery as the seat and backrest The cushions are constructed with wedges of foam along the sides in order to achieve the highest possible stability for the arm Other sorts of cushions can be supplied as extra equipment Height adjustment of the armrests The position of the armrest can be modi...

Page 32: ...be modified by loosening the screw A on the horizontal C profile under the armrest Figure 27 Figure 27 Angle adjustment of the armrests The angle of the armrest can be adjusted by loosening the screw A on the side of the backrest Move the armrest to the desired position and tighten the screw again Figure 28 Figure 28 ...

Page 33: ...5 mm wrench Centre of gravity 5 mm hex key Seat depth 5 mm hex key Leg rest 4 mm hex key Footplate 4 and 6 mm hex key Calf support position 5 mm hex key Calf support friction 4 mm hex key Armrest height angle 5 and 6 mm hex key Armrest horizontal 5 mm hex key Backrest securement pin 2 x 4 mm hex key Pushing handle 5 mm hex key Manual brake 4 mm hex key Castors 13 mm wrench Anti tip wheels 10 mm wr...

Page 34: ...m the chair you first have to activate the brakes Incline the backrest forward and tilt the seat until the leg rests touch the floor Alternatively swing away the leg rests or completely remove them If necessary the armrests can be flipped up to clear the sides The user can now be moved in or out of the chair if the user has minimum standing ability Figure 29 Figure 29 ...

Page 35: ...irst activate the brakes and adjust the anti tip downwards to face the floor Figure 12 To transfer the user using an aid recline and tilt the chair backwards until the correct position is obtained for the design of the aid lift Remove the armrests see Figure 15 and the leg rests see Figure 20 This position gives good access to and from the chair Figure 30 Figure 30 ...

Page 36: ...tside on flat hard and homogenous surfaces The chair is not designed to overcome obstacles like steps or steep terrain Please see Safety and misuse warnings and Operation information 8 Accessories 8 1 Headrest 8 1 1 Headrest adjustment The following section covers how to adjust the standard headrest Combi arm bracket The combi arm bracket is useful where adjustment of the headrest back forth and u...

Page 37: ...ld be removed from the wheelchair and secured elsewhere in the vehicle so that they do not break free and cause injury to vehicle occupants in a crash It is recommended that the wheelchair is fitted with a headrest and that this is used during transportation Avoid attaching tie down straps to adjustable removable or moving parts of the wheelchair such as armrests leg rests and wheels Use only the ...

Page 38: ...ld make full contact with the shoulder chest and pelvis and pelvis belts should be positioned low on the pelvis near the thigh abdominal junction Figure 33 Figure 33 Improper placement of occupant restraints Belts restraints should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components such as armrests or wheels Figure 34 Figure 34 ...

Page 39: ...e occupant restraint to position the seatbelt buckle so that the release button will not come into contact with wheelchair components in the case of a crash 9 2 Vehicle clamping system Transport fittings and clamps are installed on the bottom frame for safe automobile transportation The fittings are mounted with one on each side of the bottom frame and the clamps are mounted in front of the bearin...

Page 40: ... 37 All restraints side view The angle between the backrest and the seat should be set as close as possible to 90 The angle between the seat and horizontal plane must be set as close as possible to 10 The angle of the front restraints must be within the interval of 40 to 60 Qimova recommends that the angle is as close as possible to 60 The angle of the rear restraints must be within the interval o...

Page 41: ...iting 10 1 Protective incontinence cover It is recommended that protective covers are used on the seat and armrests Protective and incontinence covers are tailored to fit the seat cushion They are fixed to the seat by stretching the fabric a little to get the cover in the right position over the cushion On some seat cushions there are Velcro strips on the sides of the seat cushion and on the insid...

Page 42: ...ered down at the time of connection This allows the progress of battery charging to be monitored on the Battery Gauge The wheelchair can if required be subsequently powered down by pressing the on off switch Charging will then proceed normally The charger delivered as standard is a Lindmark Electric ab charger 24V 8 amp It is shockproof and waterproof IP65 The charger can used with both 110V and 2...

Page 43: ...LA type batteries with the correct capacity If batteries are charged by someone other than you local dealer please comply with the following instructions carefully Make sure that the electrical system is set to OFF Remove the battery cover by loosening the two snap fasteners placed under the seat Use a coin or a screw driver to remove the screw on the back of the battery box The battery cover can ...

Page 44: ...steps in order not to short circuit the batteries and yourself and to avoid risk of burns or electrocution If in doubt please contact your local dealer Instructions are placed on the inside of the battery cover Disconnect the black and red cable connectors from the terminals nearest to the centre of the chair 1 and 2 Remove the old batteries from the chair lift them out of the battery box Disconne...

Page 45: ... not touch the opposite terminals while doing so Slightly press on the sides of the black fuse housing to open the box 7 Replace the fuse Always use BF1 FUSE LINKS 60A from Pudenz Reconnect the cables to the battery terminals 5 and 6 Reconnect the cable connectors 1 and 2 10 5 Disposal and recycling The wheelchair packing material can be disposed of as recyclable material The metal parts can be di...

Page 46: ...s 160 Kg 11 2 Standards The wheelchair conforms to the following standards a Requirements and test methods for static impact and fatigue strengths ISO 7176 8 Yes b Power and control systems for electric wheelchairs requirements and test methods ISO 7176 14 Yes c Climatic test in accordance with ISO 7176 9 Yes d Requirements for resistance to ignition in accordance with ISO 7176 16 Yes ...

Page 47: ...namic stability uphill 6 Obstacle climbing mm mm Maximum speed forward km h 6 8 km h Minimum braking distance from max speed mm mm Seat plane angle 14 31 Effective seat depth 460 mm 490 mm Effective seat width n a mm 420 mm Seat surface height at front edge 470 mm 620 mm Backrest angle 65 191 Backrest height n a mm 600 mm Footrest to seat distance 465 mm 630 mm Leg to seat surface angle 90 0 Armre...

Page 48: ...start by focusing on the user s needs in everything we do Our values Partner We believe that long term relationships are essential for providing the best products and services Flexibility We create individually designed solutions for precision fitted chairs Integrity We are committed to improving the quality of life for people dependent on a wheelchair To find out more about Qimova please visit ww...

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