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Empulse F55 Rev.D
Definitions of words used in this manual
Word
Definition
DANGER!
Advice to the user of Potential Risk
of serious injury or death if the
advice is not followed
WARNING!
Advice to the user of a risk of injury
if the advice is not followed
CAUTION!
Advice to user that potential
damage to equipment may occur if
the advice is not followed
NOTE:
General advice or best practice
Reference To Additional
Documentation
NOTE:
• Please keep a note of your local service agent’s
address and telephone number in the space provided.
• In the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to
give all relevant details so they can help you quickly.
• The pulling devices shown and described in this user
guide may not correspond in every detail exactly to your
own model. However, all instructions are completely
relevant, regardless of possible detail differences.
• The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without
notice any weights, measurements or other technical
data shown in this manual. All figures, measurements
and capacities shown in this manual are approximate
and do not constitute specifications.
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Contents
Foreword
5
Use
6
Area of application
6
1.0 General safety notes and Driving limits
7
Safety instructions – prior to each ride.
8
Safety instructions – while driving
8
Safety instructions - after your ride:
8
2.0 Warranty
9
Liability
9
3.0 Handling
10
Delivery:
10
Unpacking:
10
Fitting the display:
10
Storage:
10
Transport:
10
Safety:
10
4.0 Fitting to the wheelchair for the first time
11
4.1. Fitting the clamps to the wheelchair
11
4.2. Fitting the pulling device and adjusting the fitting
angle correctly
12
5.0. Docking and de-docking of the pulling device
by the user
16
5.1. Docking
16
5.2. De-Docking
17
5.3. Transport: Folding down or removing the
intermediate sub-frame
18
6.0 Operation
18
6.1. Brakes
18
6.2. Switching on and off
19
6.3. Selecting the direction of travel
19
6.4. Controlling the speed (throttle)
19
6.5. Selecting the drive levels
20
6.6. Cruise control
20
6.7. Functions of the display
20
7.0 Battery and charger
22
7.1 Introduction
22
7.2 Safety instructions for the battery and charger
23
7.3. Notes for transportation in aeroplanes
25
7.4. Switching the battery on and off
25
7.5. Charge status display for the battery
25
7.6. Detaching the battery
26
7.7. Charging the battery
26
7.8 Battery warranty:
26
8.0 Maintenance and troubleshooting
27
8.1. Fitting and repairing the tyre (14”):
27
8.2. Regular maintenance
27
8.3. Electrical system
27
9.0 Technical Specifications
28
10.0 Notes on storage
30
11.0 Cleaning and hygiene
30
12.0 Disposal and recycling
31
13.0 Nameplate
31