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VERMEIREN

Navix

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

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Page 1: ...VERMEIREN Navix I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...product sold Version C April 2012 All rights reserved including translation No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form what so ever print photocopy microfilm or any other process without written permission of the publisher or processed duplicated or distributed by using electronic systems N V Vermeiren N V 2012 ...

Page 3: ...12 Transfer in and out the electric wheelchair 15 2 13 Correct position in the electric wheelchair 16 2 14 Driving the electric wheelchair 16 2 15 Operating the brakes 16 2 16 Driving the electric wheelchair on ramps 19 2 17 Pushing the wheelchair 19 2 18 Transport in the car 20 2 19 Transport in an airplane 21 2 20 Batteries 21 2 21 Battery charger 22 2 22 Charging the batteries 22 2 23 Thermal f...

Page 4: ...heelchair This manual will help you get acquainted with the operation of your electric wheelchair Following of the user instructions and the maintenance instructions are an essential part of the warranty This manual reflects the latest product developments Vermeiren has the right to introduce changes without the obligation to adapt or replace previously delivered models For any further questions p...

Page 5: ...ve wheelchair The electric wheelchair is suited for indoor and outdoor use by the occupant The user can operate the wheelchair by himself or have the wheelchair pushed by an attendant with the push bar When providing for individual requirements body size and weight max 130 kg physical and psychological condition residential circumstances environment should be taken into consideration Your electric...

Page 6: ...ption Dimensions Minimum Dimensions Maximum Max speed 6 km h Continuous driving distance range 20 km Overall length with footrest 945 mm Overall height 995 mm Folded dismantled length without footrest Lower frame 690 mm Seat frame 600 mm Folded dismantled width Lower frame 570 mm Seat frame 560 mm Folded dismantled height Lower frame 325 mm Seat frame 400 mm Total mass 78 80 kg Mass of heaviest pa...

Page 7: ...dB A Storage and use temperature 5 C to 41 C Operating temperature of the electronics 10 C to 40 C Storage and use humidity 30 70 We reserve the right to introduce technical changes Measurement tolerance 15 mm 1 5 kg The theoretical driving distance will be reduced if the wheelchair is used frequently on slopes rough ground or to climb curbs Table 1 Technical specifications The wheelchair complies...

Page 8: ...safety belt B58 Anti tipping device B78 Lighting Electrical back inclination seat inclination lift 1 5 Explanation of symbols Maximum mass Indoor and outdoor use Indoor use Only for battery charger Separate recovery and recycling of electric and electronic devices Only for Battery charger Protection class II Down slope Up slope CE conformity 1 Push bar 2 Back cushion 3 Back frame 4 Armrests 5 Arm ...

Page 9: ...liability for damage caused by overloading collision or other improper use L When moving in public places you are subject to local regulations L Influence of medicine or alcohol reduces your driving capabilities L When travelling outdoors adapt your driving to weather and traffic conditions L Do not use your electric wheelchair in rainy conditions L Do not put your electric wheelchair into the fre...

Page 10: ...ectromagnetic waves are liable to create interferences The electronics of the wheelchair itself could affect other electric appliances too To reduce the effect of electromagnetic sources of interference please read the following warnings L WARNING The wheelchair might disturb the operation of devices in its environment that emit electromagnetic field L WARNING The driving performance of the wheelc...

Page 11: ...panying such electric instruments to ensure trouble free operating of your wheelchair 2 2 Carrying the electric wheelchair The best way to carry the electric wheelchair is to make use of free wheel mode of the electric wheelchair Place the wheelchair in free wheel mode and roll the wheelchair with the push bar to the desired place When the wheelchair must be taken up or down stairs do this with th...

Page 12: ...attery cover paragraph 3 4 8 Slide the second battery to the front and remove the second battery paragraph 3 4 9 Put the arm support with the joystick on the lower frame 10 Lift the disassembled parts to the desired place 2 3 2 Assembly of the electric wheelchair To assembly the electric wheelchair 1 Remove the arm support with the joystick out of the lower frame 2 Place the first battery in the b...

Page 13: ...n lever 2 Turn the arm support backwards around the pivot point until it stops 2 5 Adjusting of the arm supports L L L L WARNING Risk of tipping over Check that the armrests are at the same height on each side The armrests are adjustable in 7 different heights Height armrest Position tube Ⓒ Ⓒ Ⓒ Ⓒ 260 mm Hole 7 275 mm Hole 6 290 mm Hole 5 305 mm Hole 4 320 mm Hole 3 335 mm Hole 2 350 mm Hole 1 Tabl...

Page 14: ... click in the hole of the attachment point 3 Turn the foot plates downwards To take off the footrests 1 Fold the foot plates upwards 2 Pull or push on lever 3 Turn the footrest to the outside of the wheelchair until the hole comes loose of the pin from attachment point 4 Pull the footrest upwards until the pins come out of the holes 2 7 Folding the back of the wheelchair L L L L WARNING Risk of in...

Page 15: ...plate Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ 90 Hole 1 100 Hole 2 110 Hole 3 120 Hole 4 130 Hole 5 Table 3 Angle of backrest 1 Pull on the back strap Ⓑ until the locking pins Ⓒon both sides come out the hole of the backrest Ⓐ 2 Push or pull the backrest forward or backwards until the desired angle 3 Check that the locking pins Ⓒ are securely fixed 2 9 Mounting or removing the seat frame L L L L WARNING Risk of injury Check that...

Page 16: ...red buckles Ⓔ are located on the back of the wheelchair frame To take off the seat frame 1 Click the red buckles Ⓐ downwards until they are removed from the back tube of the seat frame Ⓒ 2 Remove the seat frame from the lower frame by grasping on the fixed parts of the seat frame Do not use the foot arm rests or back rest to grasp the seat frame Lift the back tube of the seat frame Ⓒ out the hooks...

Page 17: ...lcro closures of the respective straps 3 Pull the respective strap to the desired position the tension of the individual belts can be varied and the desired support of the back can be set 4 Replace the back rest cushion 2 12 Transfer in and out the electric wheelchair L L L L CAUTION In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner ask someone to assist you L L L L CAUTION Risk of injury D...

Page 18: ...sition 4 Sit down on the seat and verify that both armrests have been adjusted so your forearms are folded down 5 Put your wheelchair on with the ON OFF button from the operator control Now put the speed control on the operator control to the minimum position Your electric wheelchair is now ready for use 2 14 2 Handling after usage Before getting off from your electric wheelchair make sure that al...

Page 19: ...r hand and push this in the required direction i e PUSH ACTION FORWARD FORWARD MOVEMENT PUSH ACTION BACKWARD BACKWARD MOVEMENT Braking To brake let go of the joystick which will let it return to the zero position and slow down your electric wheelchair to a gentle stop Practice pulling away and braking to get accustomed to the electric wheelchair You need to be able to estimate how your electric wh...

Page 20: ... WARNING Risk of tipping over Do not exceed the maximum gradient of static and dynamic stability uphill see paragraph Technical specifications L L L L WARNING Never reverse going uphill Always approach slopes directly from the front and to avoid tipping over see that all four wheels stay in contact with the ground at all times ramps driveways etc If you come to a stop on a slope by letting go of t...

Page 21: ... Put the adjustment functions seat back footrests so that the wheelchair has the best stability Should you wish to use ramps to drive over an obstacle please note the following 1 Find out from the manufacturer what the maximum load is for the ramps 2 Drive on the ramps at the lowest speed possible 3 See the instructions in the chapter your first trip If the wheelchair has adjustment functions ensu...

Page 22: ...ot to set the wheelchair down on slopes or uneven terrain or it may accidentally roll away L The electonic system will indicate through the lock symbol flashing that electronic driving is not possible 2 18 Transport in the car L DANGER Risk of injury The electric wheelchair is not suited for use as a seat in a motor vehicle L WARNING Risk of injury No people or objects should be under the electric...

Page 23: ...ns and weight of the wheelchair The allowable weight and dimensions of the wheelchair depends on the type of the airplane 3 Damage on the wheelchair It is possible that the wheelchair could be damaged because the wheelchair will be stored in a narrow area with the suitcases and other goods To prevent damage on the wheelchair Put the electrical adjustments in standard position lift column as low as...

Page 24: ...es should therefore be charged before these error messages appear using the supplied battery charger IMPULSE S 6 A Avoid the batteries becoming drained in any case FIRST USE First put the plug into the wall socket After an LED combination has lit up the charger switches to STANDBY Both LEDs green and yellow are active Next connect the charger cable with the three pin plug to the loader socket on t...

Page 25: ... Installation and adjustment The instructions in this chapter are for the specialist dealer only The Navix has been designed as a front wheel drive electric wheelchair The advantage of this wheelchair is a better maneuverability L L L L WARNING Risk of unsafe settings Use only the settings described in this manual L L L L WARNING Risk of tipping over Variation allowed adjustments can still change ...

Page 26: ...Ⓑ of the seat frame upwards or downwards Seat height without seat cushion Position front plate Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ and back plate Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ 400 mm Hole 1 450 mm Standard Hole 2 500 mm Hole 3 Table 4 Seat height 1 Remove the screw Ⓒ from the front plates Ⓐ of the seat frame 2 Place the seat height in the desired position by mounting the connection bar for seat inclination Ⓔ in the right hole of the front plates ...

Page 27: ...at angle in the desired position by position the connection bar Ⓐ in the right position refer to table 5 5 Retighten the screws Ⓑ Ⓒ properly 3 3 2 Adjusting the seat depth L L L L WARNING Risk of injury Never change the seat depth when the user is sitting in the wheelchair The Vermeiren Navix is adjustable in different seat depths over a range of 380 mm to 500 mm 1 Remove the seat cushion with the...

Page 28: ...e seat frame on each side 2 Move the arm support in an horizontal direction until the correct seat with by moving the square tubes Ⓑ and Ⓒ over each other 3 Retighten the screws Ⓐ properly 4 Repeat instructions above for the other arm support The maximum position of the seat width is marked with the triangle on the square tube Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Place the point of the triangle against the square tube Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ...

Page 29: ...iangle on the square tube Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Place the point of the triangle against the square tube Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ of the seat frame The minimum position of the seat width is with a safe distance of 10 mm between the square tubes Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ and Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ 3 3 4 Adjusting of the footrests Height footrest Position Outer tube Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Ⓐ Position inner tube Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ Ⓑ 330 mm Hole 1 Hole 3 355 mm Hole 1 Hole 2 380 mm Hole 1 Hole 1...

Page 30: ...nged by trained personel The battery can be changed according following steps 1 Remove the seat frame paragraph 2 10 2 Disconnect all the wires on the batteries 3 Lift the first battery out the battery housing 4 Slide the second battery forward and take it out the battery housing 5 Take the new batteries 6 Place the first battery in the battery housing and push it backwards 7 Place the second batt...

Page 31: ...e following before inserting the new tube Check the rim bed and the inside wall of the tyre for foreign matter and clean these properly if necessary Check the condition of the rim bed especially around the position of the air valve Please use only genuine original replacement parts No liability is accepted for damage caused by non genuine replacement parts Kindly contact your specialist dealer Ass...

Page 32: ...epair Check the tyre pressure and inflate them if necessary only for air tyres Check the motor brakes and replace if necessary See that all the screws are tightened properly Check the electric wheelchair cleanliness cracks damage on structural parts and make it clean If necessary change the coating Switch on the electronics after verifying that the motor is engaged The operator control indicates t...

Page 33: ...chair not clamping between something Grasp the wheelchair by solid frame parts only Check internal cables for squashing and the prevention of kinks Disconnect the power plug of the battery charger If batteries are not used they can completely drain So if you no longer use your electric wheelchair you could leave it connected to the battery charger Charging is automatically controlled by the batter...

Page 34: ...es optimal protection against corrosion If the outer coating is damaged by scratching or in some other way get your specialist dealer to repair the affected surface When cleaning only use warm water and normal household detergents and soft brushes and cloths Ensure that no moisture gets into the components tubes electronics Initially the chrome parts only require rubbing with a dry cloth Dull plac...

Page 35: ...ner conductor visible metallic veins kinks lumpiness color changes of the outer sleeve brittle spots Electric leads to be securely placed to avoid shearing crushing and other mechanical stresses and strains For the charger of the electric wheelchair measure the resistance of the protective braid O according to VDE 0702 1 For the charger of the electric wheelchair measure the residual diversion cur...

Page 36: ...cannot be charged Batteries not fitted correctly Loading socket defective Wrong charger Loading device defective 4 6 Disinfection L L L L WARNING Dangerous Products The use of disinfectants is restricted to authorized personnel L L L L WARNING Dangerous Products risk of skin irritation Wear suitable protective clothing Take note of the product information of the solutions concerned All parts of th...

Page 37: ... Bacillocid special 6 4 AB Bode Chemie Buraton 10F 3 4 AB Schülke Mayr Desomed A 2000 3 6 AB Desomed Hospital disinfectant cleaner 8 6 AB Dreiturm Desomed Perfekt 7 4 AB Desomed Formaldehyde solution DAB 10 formaline 1 5 12 3 4 AB Incidin Perfekt 1 12 3 4 AB Ecolab Incidin Plus 8 6 A Ecolab Kohrsolin 2 12 3 4 AB Bode Chemie Lysoform 4 12 5 6 AB Lysoform Lysoformin 3 12 5 6 AB Lysoform Lysoformin 2...

Page 38: ...r for further information 6 Disposal When disposing of the electric wheelchair or the batteries observe local regulations or contact your local disposal centre or return the product to your specialist dealer who after submitting it to a hygienic procedure will be able to send it back to the manufacturer who will dispose of and recycle it correctly separating it into its component materials The man...

Page 39: ...arks Paraph 1 1 2012 Greasing and general servicing non 9 Disinfection book Date of the disinfection Reason Specification Substance and concentration Signature Abbreviations used in column 2 reason V Suspected infection IF Infection case W Repetition I Inspection ...

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Page 41: ...irizzarla al vostro distributore di fiducia che presentera al produttore il tagliando RISERVE Questa garanzia non potra essere applicata nei seguenti casi danno dovuto al cattivo ed improprio utilizzo della carrozzina danno subito durante il trasporto incidente o caduta smontaggio modifica o riparazione effettuate in proprio usura abituale della carrozzina invio del tagliando di garanzia con la da...

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