User Manual e-Mobby
Revision: 1.0
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Date of release: 2019-02-14
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2. Product description
This chapter contains general information about the device, the environment in which it is used and for
which purposes to be used.
2.1 Description of the product
The e-Mobby is an electric driven device, manufactured by Special Mobility BV. It is designed for safe
transportation of a person, not able to walk long distances for whatever reason. The operator can walk
behind the e-Mobby or stand on a platform while driving the e-Mobby. The device is designed for a
maximum timeframe of ±30 minutes for transportation of a passenger.
The e-Mobby is designed to be used by skilled personnel and to be deployed in environments where it
can be used to facilitate in transporting people. The e-Mobby is suitable for professional purposes only,
thus not for domestic purposes.
A maximum of two additional M
obby’s can be linked at the front of the e-Mobby which means a total of
three persons can be transported with the e-Mobby. A luggage car can be linked at the back side of the
operator platform to carry luggage.
The e-Mobby is designed to operate in an indoor-environment only with flat floors. The drive system and
wheels are suitable for smooth surfaces but can handle small irregularities. The e-Mobby is equipped
with several safety measures to ensure safe use and precautions while driving. These measures are
explained in this manual.
2.2 Intended use
The intended use for the e-Mobby is the motorized transportation of a person, not able to walk long
distances, in an indoor environment.
2.3 Intended users
Four user types can be addressed and are identified below as primary and secondary users:
1. Primary user: Operator
The operator is the person who operates the e-Mobby and knows all functionalities
of the device.
Expertise and training:
No specific education is required to operate the device.
Study of the accompanying documentation and proper practice with the e-Mobby
are highly recommended. Depending on the company policy, additional
requirements (e.g. compulsory training program, written approval, etc.) may be
applicable.
2. Primary user: Passenger
The passenger makes use of the facilities, offered by the company which operates
the vehicle. The e-Mobby is used as a transportation vehicle for moving the
passenger from A to B.
Expertise and training:
No expertise or training is applicable other than following
the instructions of the operator.
3. Secondary user: Service technician
Is responsible for maintaining and repairing the device and supports the operator
in case of improper functionality of the device.
Expertise and training:
The service technician must have educated knowledge of
mechanical and electrical installations. To execute proper maintenance, the
technical manual must be followed. For understanding the use of the device, this
user manual should be used.
