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1   Introduction

Indications

The Yomper is exclusively designed to provide assistance for manual wheelchairs, giving people with reduced mobility the possibility 

of moving around while reducing effort, for a user weight ranging from 14 to 150kg. Its use is exclusively reserved for people capable 

of physically and mentally using a manual wheelchair (moving forward, maneuvering, and braking), alone or accompanied by a third 

person taking charge of powered assistance.

The Yomper can also be used in push assistance mode for a for an accompanying person by using an optional device for a third party.

The accompanying person must be physically and mentally capable of maneuvering (forward, backward, turning, braking) the manual 

wheelchair with a person seated in the wheelchair.

The Yomper must be installed on a compatible manual wheelchair. See «Wheelchair compatibility» in Technical data, page 26 of the 

manual.

The Yomper must be installed by a professional. It is that person’s responsibility to ensure the user’s ability to safely operate the Yomper.

Contre-indications

Improper use of the Yomper or the wheelchair to which it is attached, depending on the surface, climate, traffic conditions, may 

present a potential danger and cause damage to the wheelchair, the Yomper or the user. The Yomper should be handled and used 

according to the following recommendations:

The user is physically and mentally able to use a wheelchair and the Yomper in all conditions and situations

The user has understood and read the entire instruction manual

No technical changes have been made to the equipment

The user should take the time to learn the performance of the Yomper by using it in a secure area free from any danger. The user 

should become familiar with the feeling of pushing, braking, acceleration and maximum speed of the equipment before venturing 

outdoors where risky situations can arise. Users are strongly advised not to use the Yomper outdoors until they are comfortable indoors.

If a malfunction appears, stop using the Yomper and contact the technical service department of your supplier/dealer. Any use that 

does not comply with the instructions in the manual, or with the recommendations of your supplier/dealer, or with the technical limits 

defined by your supplier of the Yomper or the wheelchair is considered to be misuse of the Yomper.

ACEKARE is not responsible for any property damage or bodily injury that may occur as a result of improper use of the Yomper or, 

failure to follow the instructions in the user guide.

If you have any problems understanding the warnings and instructions in this manual, please contact your distributor or local supplier/

dealer.

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Summary of Contents for YOMPER+

Page 1: ...User Manual ACC 001 B...

Page 2: ...person control option 4 Functions and settings Control box display Settings menu Pairing 5 Maintenance Audits and Review Period Cleaning Transport Materials and protection Storage Battery maintenance...

Page 3: ...ge to the wheelchair the Yomper or the user The Yomper should be handled and used according to the following recommendations The user is physically and mentally able to use a wheelchair and the Yomper...

Page 4: ...addition of the Yomper Do not take an escalator or mechanical curb with your Yomper You risk serious injury Do not lean back to reach for objects this could cause your chair to tip over The wheelchai...

Page 5: ...your personal abilities and limitations Develop your abilities only with the help of a third person When crossing roads intersections level crossings or when traveling on slopes be accompanied for sa...

Page 6: ...ontrol system potentially causing breakdowns and costly repairs Every electric wheelchair or system of this type can withstand EMI to a certain point also known as the level of immunity The higher the...

Page 7: ...cket 8 Battery gauge 9 Battery access cover 10 Battery charger 11 220V mains socket may be different depending on your country 12 Charging connector 13 EasyGo control box Main button on off 14 Speeds...

Page 8: ...leg Position the control box snap in and turn On the wheelchair frame Position the opening up Use the plastic clamps provided as well as the rubber blocker 2 installation Installing the Yomper mounti...

Page 9: ...r Press the POWER button 4 on the Yomper A flashing LED tells you that the Yomper is waiting for its connection to the control box Install the Yomper Place the Yomper on the floor behind the wheelchai...

Page 10: ...bracket on your thigh or on the wheelchair frame See installation procedures page 8 Connect the EasyGo control box to the Yomper To turn on the control box push the ON OFF button 19 During the connect...

Page 11: ...d The LEDs show you the speed level 5 Maximum 10 The LED of the EasyGo box flashes The Power button on the Yomper no longer flashes meaning you are ready to use the Yomper Controls ands modes Start Pr...

Page 12: ...ot inadvertently start The actual speed at which the Yomper propels you depends on The selected speed from 1 to 5 From current mode indoor green LED strip outdoor red LED strip The settings programmed...

Page 13: ...ING Switch off the Yomper using the button provided for this purpose cf 2 The drive unit must be deactivated before starting to charge If the drive unit is on the wheelchair when charging the wheelcha...

Page 14: ...water or other liquids The only useful extinguishing agent recommended by battery manufacturers is sand or a Class D extinguisher Never charge in rooms where moisture could condense on the components...

Page 15: ...roller takes control of the control box for speed metering The maximum limits of the third person drive correspond to the speed selected on the control box If you do not want to use the control box pl...

Page 16: ...by a long press for more than 5 seconds on the arrow button furthest from you The menu works as follows Validation of the choice Restart the control box to confirm changes Navigating or changing value...

Page 17: ...ain button o Select the Function to modify modify the value with or confirm your choice with the main button Restart the control box to take into account the value changes Example Changing speed 2 in...

Page 18: ...ould only be done with a cloth very lightly moistened with water Do not use any abrasive or aggressive cleaning product for cleaning Never clean under running water with for example a garden hose or a...

Page 19: ...dren can access this room without supervision Observe the storage instructions for the battery pack Before returning to service the wheelchair and the Yomper components must be cleaned In the event of...

Page 20: ...cted Use a cleaning agent for wiping disinfection in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Disposal This device its batteries and accessories are long life products However components may co...

Page 21: ...and electrical power outlet Check the operation of your power outlet Check that this is the correct charger Check that the charger turns from green to red when charging Check the condition of the char...

Page 22: ...ssist on flatter surfaces We recommend that you recharge your battery If you have many routes requiring constant effort from the Yomper or in case of heavy user weight we recommend the optional batter...

Page 23: ...Outside temperature batteries do not perform as well in cold environments and can lose up to 40 of their performance below 5 C Tire pressure Storing the battery in poor conditions see Storage p 18 ca...

Page 24: ...er wheel passes in front of the wheelchair wheels and prevents you from returning to a seated position The Yomper stopper is not installed correctly Contact your dealer immediately The bottom of the Y...

Page 25: ...ommercial use improper operation improper maintenance or improper storage circumstances beyond the control of ACEKARE modifications and or repairs carried out without the writ ten consent of ACEKARE f...

Page 26: ...about the Yomper and its safe operation please do not hesitate to contact your dealer 8 Technical data Mileage battery from 23 to 35 km depending on the battery Maximum speed flat surface 10 km h Maxi...

Page 27: ...Description Catalog number Indicates the manufacturer s catalog reference in order to identify formally the medical device Date of manufacture Indicates the date on which the medical device was manufa...

Page 28: ...Manufacturer and Distributor France SARL Acekare 7 rue de Mireport 33310 LORMONT France 33 9 80 80 85 15 contact acekare com...

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