Balder Owner’s manual Balder Junior Balder Finesse Balder Liberty Please note that due to diversities and special requirements in some markets, there may be some additional information attached to or included in this document. 12468 Owner’s manual Balder, UK 08-03-01 www.etac.
The information on this page is replacing chapter 6.1, highlighted in yellow, in the owner’s manual. This appendix is additional info requested in UK. 6. TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR 6.1. Securing the chair in a car using a webbing restraint system DANGER Always make sure your chair is secured when you transport it. Always ensure that the attaching equipment you are using is approved for transporting your chair in a car.
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 5 2. KEY DATA 7 3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 9 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. 1.7. 2.1. 2.1.1. 2.1.2. 2.1.3. 2.2. Purpose of the product Making your chair ready for use Individual labelling Contact addresses if you require assistance Use of hazard symbols Available documentation The environment Restrictions during normal use Number of people Surfaces Descending slopes Technical specifications 3.1. Function and operation 3.2. Physical structure 3.2.1. Joystick 3.2.1.1.
5. CHAIR OPERATION 20 6. TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR 27 7. STORAGE 29 8. MAINTENANCE 30 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 32 10. OPTIONAL EXTRAS 33 5.1. 5.1.1. 5.1.2. 5.1.3. 5.1.4. 5.2. 5.2.1. 5.2.2. 5.2.3. 5.2.4. 5.2.5. 5.3. 5.4. 5.4.1. 5.4.2. 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.3.1. 8.1. 8.2. 8.2.1. 8.2.2. 8.2.3. 8.2.4. 8.2.5. 8.2.6. 8.2.7.
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Purpose of the product Balder wheelchairs are multifunctional electric wheelchairs which are very comfortable and highly flexible in terms of functionality. Balder wheelchairs combine the qualities of an outdoor chair with the flexibility of an indoor model and are designed for daily use in all situations. 1.2. Making your chair ready for use Before you start to use your chair, we recommend that you make sure your chair is adjusted to meet your own specific needs.
1.5. Use of hazard symbols All warnings must be heeded in order to avoid injury to people or damage to machinery or the environment. The following three hazard symbols will be used in this book. DANGER If you do not follow these instructions, staff WILL be seriously injured. WARNING If you do not follow these instructions, machinery WILL be seriously damaged. NOTE If you do not follow these instructions, staff MAY be injured or machinery or the environment MAY be damaged. 1.6.
2. KEY DATA 2.1. Restrictions during normal use 2.1.1. Number of people All Balder wheelchairs are designed to transport one – 1 – person. Never allow anyone else to ride with you, either behind you or on the footrests. 2.1.2. Surfaces DANGER Take care when using the wheelchair on uneven, wet or slippery surfaces (gravel, loose sand/earth, wet grass, etc.). These are conditions in which you could overturn or lose control of your chair.
2.2. Technical specifications Description Balder Junior Balder Finesse 64 cm 88,3 cm Balder Junior Stand up 64 cm 88,3 cm Balder Liberty 64 cm 88,3 cm Balder Finesse Stand up 64 cm 88,3 cm Width Length without foot support Length with foot support, fully retracted Seat width Seat depths Seat height Back height Height beneath chassis Axle spacing Weight Max.
3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 3.1. Function and operation Balder wheelchairs are electric. The electric functions of this chair are controlled by joystick or function switch. Balder Finesse and Balder Junior are available with a vertical function. See section 5.3. 3.2. Physical structure DANGER Do not remove or disassemble equipment which may affect the operation and/or functions of the chair. Contact authorised personnel if you require assistance.
3.2.1. Joystick The chair is supplied with a programmable joystick. This joystick is programmed by the manufacturer depending on the specifications of the chair. 3.2.1.1.
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3.2.2. Operating program This chair is preprogrammed with five different default operating programs. The illuminated display shows the program or function that you are using. The operating program is selected by pressing the program selector switch. The various operating programs are as follows: 1. An operating program in which emphasis is placed on quiet movements and low speed, a typical program which can be used where there is not much space and precise movement is important. 2.
3.2.4. Attendant control (optional extra) All Balder chairs are available with attendant control. This guide describes a standard attendant control. See also section 5.4.1 for more information. Attendant control: 1. Fixing bracket 2. Panel for electrical functions 3. Ring for moving the wheelchair forwards or backwards. 4. Speed regulator 5. Ring for turning the chair 6. Switches for changing the attendant control angle 7.
3.2.5. Swing away for joystick (optional extra) Swing away for joystick: All Balder chairs are available with swing away (1) for the joystick. The swing away makes the positioning and accessibility of the joystick more flexible. See section 4.4 for a description of the fitting and adjustment of this. 4. ADAPTING YOUR WHEELCHAIR Before starting to use your wheelchair, it is important to make sure that it is adjusted to suit you so as to ensure optimum comfort.
4.1.2. Height adjustment Balder Junior: 1. Undo the locking screw (1) beneath the armrest. 2. Push the armrest up or down to adjust the height. 3. Tighten the locking screw (1). 4.1.3. Adjusting the armrest pads Balder Finesse and Liberty: 1. Undo the screws (1) so that the pad is loosened from the fixing bracket. 2. Push the pad into the required position. 3. Tighten the screws (1). Balder Junior 1. Undo the screws (1) so that the cushion is loosened from the fixing bracket. 2.
4.2. Adapting the footrest / foot supports All Balder chairs can be supplied with different types of footrest, both manual and electric. The type of footrest selected is dependent on – among other things – what other equipment or functions the chair has. See the description for the type of footrest with which your chair is fitted. Adjustment is best carried out with the knee at an angle of 90 degrees, as this will give the most correct relationship between the length and angle of the footrest. 4.2.1.
4.2.3. Angling the footrest plates Electric footrest: 1. Loosen the nuts (1). 2. Turn the adjusting screw (2) counterclockwise for a steeper angle, or clockwise for a less steep angle. 3. Tighten the nut (1). Manual footrests 1. The angle of the footrest plate is adjusted undoing the screws (1) on the respective footrest plates and moving the footrest plate to the required position. 4.2.4. Foot support angling Electric footrest: The angle of electric foot supports is adjusted using a joystick.
4.2.5. Adjusting the width between the foot supports Manual footrest: 1. Loosen the attaching screw (1). 2. Move the foot supports sideways. 3. Tighten the attaching screw (1). 4. Repeat the same procedure for the other foot support. 4.2.6. Removing and pivoting out the foot supports NOTE Applicable to manual foot supports. • The foot support can be pivoted out by lifting it up from the attaching bracket and pivoting it out.
4.4. Adjusting the swing away for joystick (optional extra) NOTE You can lower the joystick by a maximum of 20 mm from its highest position. NOTE After adjusting it, you must check that the swing away for joystick can be pivoted without coming into contact with other elements of the chair, and that cables are able to move freely. NOTE When you adjust the stop point, you must make sure you do not remove the seal. Tightening the swing away: 1. Move the joystick carefully while tightening the hex screw (1).
4.5. Adjusting the headrest (optional extra) To make the seat as comfortable as possible, it is important to set the headrest correctly. Balder Finesse, Liberty and Junior: NOTE To achieve the correct depth, it is important for the height to be adjusted correctly in relation to the angle joint. 1. Loosen the screw (1) and adjust the headrest to the correct height. 2. Move the headrest to the correct depth. 3. Tighten the screws (2) and (3) if the headrest seems loose. 4.
5.1.2. Deactivating the wheelchair 1. If the chair is fitted with a key function, move the magnetic key over the key symbol on the joystick to deactivate the display and wheelchair. 2. Switch off the power by pressing the On/off button. 5.1.3. Operation DANGER When travelling on slopes in excess of 6 degrees, remember that this will affect the stability of the chair and there is a risk of the chair overturning. Never switch off the chair while it is moving, as this will result in an unpleasant abrupt stop.
5.2. General seat functions DANGER Due to the complex structure of the chair, there may be a risk of getting fingers, etc. caught in the chair in the event of unintentional use. 5.2.1. Seat tilt Using the seat tilt function allows the user to adjust the angle of the entire seat unit; i.e. the back and seat will remain at the same angle to one another. Dolphin joystick 1. Press the seat tilt button. 2. Move the joystick forwards and back to change the angle of the seat unit. Joystick G90 1.
5.2.3. Left footrest / length compensation The Balder wheelchairs are available with different types of footrest. The function which the left footrest button operates will therefore depend on which footrest is supplied with your chair. Dolphin joystick 1. Press the left footrest button. 2. Move the joystick forwards and back to change the position of the left footrest. Joystick G90 1. Scroll through to the seat functions using the ASK button. 2.
5.3. Stand up function Balder Finesse and Balder Junior are available with a stand up function. Read this section if it is applicable to your wheelchair. DANGER When in standing position, the wheelchair must only be used indoors and on a flat surface. NOTE The starting position is the position to which the chair will return when you switch back from standing position.
The stand up function: 1. Move the seat and back to the required starting position (cf. sections 5.2.1 and 5.2.2) 2. Move the footrest to the required starting position (cf. sections 5.2.3 and 5.2.4) 3. Activate the seat raise function (cf. section 5.2.5). 4. Raise the seat until you are at the correct height. The correct height is indicated by a yellow light which comes on in the vertical function panel (1). 5. Push the lower part of the lock pin up, so that it sticks straight out (2a).
5.4.1. Checking the automatic fuse Junior and Finesse Liberty The automatic fuse (1) is located on the chassis next The automatic fuse (1) is located on the back of the to the left rear wheel. chair. Push in the automatic fuse (1) if it has been tripped. 5.4.2. Disconnecting the wheels DANGER The chair must not be disconnected on slope, as this may cause it to roll away! NOTE The chair should be switched off when it is disconnected.
6. TRANSPORTING YOUR CHAIR 6.1. Securing the chair in a car DANGER Always make sure your chair is secured when you transport it. Always ensure that the attaching equipment you are using is approved for transporting your chair in a car. To secure your chair during transportation, the fixing rings on the chair must be used as the attachment points for straps. NOTE The illustrations show the Q-straint strap system. Manual straps: 1.
6.2. Using a clamp down unit (optional extra) DANGER The clamp down unit must be fitted by an approved installer and adjusted to suit the wheelchair in accordance with the description of fitting. NOTE If you fail to get out of the clamp down unit, a flashing red light will be displayed for 90 seconds after five attempts and the clamp down unit will remain inactive for this period in order to prevent the release solenoid overheating. The clamp down unit will be ready for use again after 90 seconds.
6.3. Transportation by air NOTE Balder wheelchairs are supplied in many specially adapted variants, so equipment may be fitted which has to be removed in addition to what is described here. Balder wheelchairs are supplied as standard ex works with Sonnenschein dryfit gel batteries. These batteries are approved in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations – Packing Instructions 806 and Special provision A67. The batteries must be labelled with IATA labels.
8. MAINTENANCE 8.1. Maintenance – Overview Activity Battery charging Recommended service interval Frequency 8 hours a day After every 2500 hours of use / once a year / as required As required As required Frame and body cleaning Seat cleaning 8.2. Maintenance procedures 8.2.1. Battery charging WARNING Never leave the batteries standing for a long time fully discharged. If the chair is to be stored for a period of time, the batteries must be fully charged once a month.
8.2.2. Frame and body cleaning The chair is cleaned using mild soapy water as required. 8.2.3. Seat cleaning Cleaned as required; cf. the cleaning instructions sewn onto the seat pads. 8.2.4. Releasing the seat If the power to the chair is switched off and you need to remove the chair body, the seat lift function can be released manually. 1. Pull the lock pin (1) out to the side, and a gas spring on the lifting arm will raise the seat unit.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING 1 What do you do when the chair is com- • pletely dead? • • The chair is unpowered. Fault in the electronics. Fault in the electrics. • • • • Remove the charge contact. Check that the on/off switch is set to On. Check that the magnetic key is not activated. Check that the switches for disconnecting the motor are in “Operation” position. 2 The chair can be moved but none of the • electrical functions are working?. Fault in the electrics. • Contact your dealer.
10. OPTIONAL EXTRAS Below is a list of some of the optional extras available for Balder electric wheelchairs.
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