Gebrauchsanweisung D User’s Manual GB Mode d'emploi du dispositif e·fix F Instrucciones de uso e·fix E Istruzioni per l'uso di e·fix I Brugsvejledning DK Gebruiksaanwijzing NL Bruksanvisning e·fix N Bruksanvisning till e·fix S
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Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Standard scope of delivery 1.2 Technical data 2 4 5 6.2 The first attempts at driving 6.3 Suggestions on driving with e·fix 6.4 Dangerous ground 27 27 29 2 Wheels 2.1 Mounting the wheels 2.2 Removing the wheels 6 6 7 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 30 30 30 3 Batteries 3.1.1 Inserting the batteries 3.1.2 Removing the batterie 3.2 Charging the batteries 3.3 Charging reserve batteries 3.4 Safety instructions for sliding window 3.5 Information on the batteries 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 4.1 4.
Congratulations With the acquisition of your e·fix you chose a reliable, multifunctional, state of the art product based on most current technology. In the event of further questions, please contact your local dealer or any distributor. Have fun with your e·fix, 2 The e·fix increases your independence and mobility tremendously. Used appropriately, it will soon prove indispensable and open up entirely unexpected possibilities to you.
Important safety instructions Please observe them closely! In the interest of your safety, the e·fix may only be operated by people who: 3 · have been taught how to use the e·fix 55 · are physically and mentally capable to use the e·fix in all possible situations of employment The instruction session is part of the delivery package. It takes place by appointment and is done by your local dealer or one of the distributors, no extra charge involved.
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1.2 Technical data Batteries: Charging voltage: Operating temperature: approximately 12 km (**) approximately 22 km (**) 6 km/h 18 % (if 120 kg load is added, please stay within the wheelchair manufacturer's limitations) 2 x 12 Volt / 12 Ah or 2 x 12 Volt / 17 Ah 24 Volt ambient temperature range [approx.
2 Wheels 2.1 Mounting the Wheels 6 15 17 The two electrically powered wheels are the heart of the e·fix. The wheelchair's standard manual wheels are exchanged with the e·fix wheels as follows. Please lift the wheelchair somewhat. · Remove the wheelchair's left wheel according to the wheelchair's user's manual. 21 · Take an e·fix wheel and turn the coupling plate [15] counter clockwise to position "I.
· Repeat all these steps to mount the e·fix wheel on the other side. 2.2 Removing the Wheels If you want to transport the wheelchair, you can remove the e·fix wheels and fold the wheelchair. Before driving always make sure that both wheels are properly locked (switch position I). Faulty connec-tions show on the display of the control unit (see chapter 9.1) and lead to an immediate standstill of the system. · Turn the coupling plate [15] of the left wheel counter clockwise to position "I.
3 Batteries · Connect the interface [25] as shown in the drawing to the batteries. Make sure that the cables are inside the opening [26]. 3.1.1 Inserting the batteries It is standard that the manufacturer attaches the specifically designed bag intended for the batteries to your wheelchair when the e·fix is mounted. 8 26 20 b · Place the batteries [20] as shown in the drawing in the battery bag [18] (connection socket of the interface points forward).
3.1.2 Removing the batteries The batteries only need removing when the wheelchair requires folding for transportation. The battery bag can remain on the wheelchair and does not require removing. Never use batteries other than those checked and provided by alber. The use of other batteries can cause damage to the electronics or result in the malfunctioning of your e·fix. · Remove the interface [25] as shown in the drawing from the batteries.
3.2 Charging the batteries on the wheelchair Charging the batteries in the car · Open the sliding window [27] on the interface. When transporting your wheelchair in the car, you will most often remove the e·fix-wheels and the batteries from the wheelchair due to restricted space. The batteries can be charged while driving the car by using the cigarette lighter socket and a car charge converter which is available at a car or electrical shop.
· Connect the charge converter [f] to the cigarette lighter of your car. · Observe the operating instructions enclosed with the charge converter. · Close the sliding window of the interface after charging. Switch off the battery charger when charging is completed. · Withdraw the battery charger plug [41] from the socket [38]. · Pull the charging adapter [40] out of the battery pack [20]. Always make sure that the batteries are recharged when the e·fix has been used for a longer period of time.
3.4 Safety Hint on the sliding window Important Safety Hints - please observe ! · Always keep the sliding window of the interface closed! 12 · Only open the sliding window when connecting the charger and/or changing the fuse. Close the sliding window again! Should liquid enter the interface (e.g. due to leakage), remove it immediately from the accumulator. For safety reasons, have the interface checked by your specialist dealer before using again.
3.5 General Information on the Batteries The batteries of your e·fix are maintenance-free and rechargeable. Their durability depends considerably on the charging/discharging cycles. You can increase their durability by taking care of them properly such as recharging them regularly. The built-in electronics of the e·fix test the charge of the batteries continually; thus, avoiding a total discharge of them, always provided that they are used correctly. · Avoid a total discharge of the batteries.
14 4 Control unit 4.1.1 Removing the control unit 4.1 Prior to initial use · Deactivate the e·fix by pressing the On/off switch [8] – the display goes out [2]. The standard delivery package of the e·fix includes mounting its various components. It is, however, advisable to remove several compo-nents from the wheelchair, for instance, if you want to transport the wheelchair in your own car. You gain more space or make better use of the existing space in your trunk.
An alternative method is to remove the control unit [1] from the offsetting component [32] so that an accompanying person can operate it from a bracket at the rear of the wheelchair (see Chapter 10). 4.1.2 Installing the control unit · Remove the plug of the control unit from the battery bag [18] and insert it in the socket [6] on the control unit. · Withdraw the plug [5] from the control unit. · Release the clamping lever [33]. · Slide the control unit [1] out of the offsetting component [32].
4.2 Push buttons and displays 4.2.2 Displays After switching on the e·fix and on completion of the automatic system check, various messages appear in the display [2]: 4.2.1 On/off switch 16 Use the button [8] to switch the e·fix on and/or off. When switching on the e.fix, the electronic system automatically checks the operability of all components. Varying symbols simultaneously appear in the display which go off when the check was fault-free.
· If the symbol as well as Code 4 or 5 appear and a continuous tone is heard, the wheels are not correctly positioned in the wheel receivers. Insert the wheels correctly in the wheel receivers on the wheelchair (see Chapter 2.1) · If the control unit is switched on but the e·fix is not being used, it switches off automatically after 1 hour. The switch-off period can be adjusted according to your requirements by a specialist dealer for medical accessories. (see Chapter 4.2.6).
4.2.5 Indoor/Outdoor button By pressing the Indoor/Outdoor button [32], the wheelchair driver has two factory-set parameter combinations. When Indoor is activated a "I" appears in the display [2], when the Outdoor function is activated, a "0" appears. See table below: 18 7 Function Indoor setting Outdoor setting Max. speed forwards 60% = 3,6 km/h 100% = 6 km/h Max. speed backwards 60% of the maximum speed = 2,2 km/h 60% of the max. speed = 3,6 km/h Acceleration time 2,0 sek. 1,5 sek.
4.2.6 Programming possibilities The parameters set in the previous chapter, can be adapted to the individual requirements of the wheelchair driver and are as follows: · Maximum speed forwards - the maximum speed that can be reached when the joystick is pushed as far as it will go · Maximum speed backwards - the maximum speed that can be reached when the joystick is pushed as far as it will go. · Acceleration time - the period of acceleration from standstill or the driving speed to the set maximum speed.
4.3 Joystick The joystick of the e·fix can be compared to a fictional combination of steering wheel, clutch and gas pedal of a car. Basically all of the wheel-chair driver's control commands are directed to the e·fix wheels by the joy stick. That's why driving the e·fix takes some practice. Please use the lowest speed when you drive the e·fix the first couple of times The wheelchair curves to the right driving forward. (The curve's radius depends on the joystick's movement).
The wheelchair drives straight backwards. The wheelchair curves left driving forward. (The curve's radius depends on the joystick's movement). 21 The wheelchair curves to the right driving backwards. (The curve's radius depends on the joystick's movement). The middle position of the joystick remains without function, i.e. the wheels do not move and are blocked by the builtin brakes.
4.4 Adjustments When the e·fix is mounted at an plant, the control unit is placed in the position indicated by the wheelchair driver at the time he ordered the e·fix. 22 Generally this position is on the same height as the armrest and cannot be moved vertically. By contrast, a horizontal adjustment is easily possible, since the control unit's position depends on the length of the driver's arm.
4.5 Swivel arm (available as accessory) · Withdraw the plug [5] from the control unit [1]. · Release the clamping lever [33] and slide the control unit [1] out of the offsetting component [32]. To simplify driving to table edges, we recommend mounting the optional swivel arm [12]. The swivel arm allows the control unit to be swung out from its original position. a 5 32 1 · Press the cap [a] and swing the control unit [1] out to the side.
5 Tilt Support · Secure the tilt support in the holding device [a] with the quick pins [b]. Press the locking mechanism in the center of the locking pin and push the pin entirely into the holding device. (available as optional accessory) Since most wheelchairs come with tilt support, the tilt support is available only as an optional accessory. If we deliver the e·fix with tilt support, the latter is already adjusted to your wheelchair.
The CE conformity for the e·fix is only valid in combination with the tilt support. In addition, the following points have to be taken into consideration: · Assembly and repairs as well as any other work done on the e·fix must be carried out by Ulrich Alber GmbH + Co. KG or any other personnel authorized by . · The lower part of the tilt support must be attached high enough so that their wheels can rotate freely when the wheelchair is on a horizontal level.
Condition of toothed section Swivel the tilt supports as shown: · Toothed section [d] sits tight within the holder [e] and the adjusting tube [f] and cannot be twisted: tilt supports can continue to be used. · Toothed section [d] can be twisted within the holder [e] or the adjusting tube [f]: teeth are twisted – replace tilt supports immediately! 26 Undamaged teeth: tilt supports can continue to be used.
6 Operation 6.1 Safety of the Driver Safety and comfort of the driver are the first priority. It is, therefore, indispensable to get to know your e·fix and its driving quality thoroughly. Your representative assists you with a free of charge training session when you use the e·fix for the first time. He helps you until you feel secure using your e·fix. 6.
· Never drive parallel to steep slopes. The center of gravity may change inadvertently, which may result in the wheelchair‘s tilting sideways. · Counter-steer as necessary when you are driving along sloping curbs etc. 28 · Always drive over small obstacles such as curbs in a 90 degree angle; in other words, both wheels drive over the obstacle at the same time. Go at a low speed over the obstacle. · Check regularly the right-angled alignment of the front wheels to the ground.
6.4 Dangerous ground and dangerous situations Taking into account his driving skills and physical abilities, the e·fix driver decides for himself which routes he will travel. Prior to setting off he must check the e·fix for worn or damaged tyres, as well as the state of charge of the batteries and the proper functioning of the direction indicators.
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9.2 Changing the battery's fuse If excessive strain is put on some of the e·fix components, in rare cases you may have to change the fuses of the batteries which do not require moving from the wheel chair for this purpose. 34 25 25 · For safety reasons, remove the interface from the batteries (see Chapter 3.1.2) 3 27 · Open the sliding window [27] on the interface [25] · Remove the defect fuse (25 A or 3 A ) from the mount.
· Slide the control unit [1] into the offsetting component [32] and secure it with the clamping lever [33]. · Insert the plug [5] into the control unit. Dismantle the control unit in reverse order if it is to be used again directly by the wheelchair occupant. You can decide which of the individual components [32 - 36] should remain affixed to the wheelchair for use when the necessity arises. · Insert the assembled unit into the mounting [34].
11 Warranty and Liability 36 11.1 Warranty 11.2 Liability The time of warranty for the e·fix amounts to 24 months (6 months for the batteries) from the date of purchase, and covers faulty material and processing defects. The warranty does not include: Neither Ulrich Alber GmbH + Co.
12 Index A Adjustments Adjustment wheel for selecting speed B Batteries Bag for the batteries Bow-type handle C Changing the battery's fuse Charging the batteries Cleaning Condition of toothed section Control unit Coupling plate D Dangerous ground/situations Displays Driving Driving with manually operated wheelchair wheels Driving with e·fix wheels Driving with e·fix wheels electrically powered operation 22 17 8 8 6 34 10 32 26 14 6 29 16 30 30 30 31 E Error messages in the display 33 F Further sugge
38 O On/Off Switch Operation 16 27 P Performance Programming possibilities Push buttons and displays 20 19 16 R Range Recycling Removing the batteries Removing the control unit Removing the wheels 31 32 9 14 7 S Safety instructions Safety of the driver Speed Standard delivery package Stub axle Swivel arm 3 27 17 4 6 23 T Technical data Tilt support 5 24 Tilt support – important safety note Torque socket Transportation 25 6 31 W Warranty Wheels 36 6
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