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1. Introduction
1.1 Intended purpose
The e-fix is an add-on drive for wheelchairs. It converts a manually powered wheelchair to an electrically powered wheelchair. It is inten-
ded as a medical aid for disabled persons and serves to enhance their mobility and flexibility.
1.2 Important safety notes – please observe at all times
For safety reasons, the e-fix must only be operated by persons who
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have been instructed in its handling,
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can move and coordinate both hands or arms without major restrictions
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Have the physical and mental ability to safely operate the wheelchair with the e-fix wheels attached to it in all possible situations (e.g.
road traffic) and, in the event of the e-fix wheels failing to work, are able to brake the wheelchair and stop safely.
A one-to-one instruction session on handling and operating the device is included in the scope of delivery. Please contact your specialist
dealer or Alber GmbH agent to arrange for a training session. The instruction is free of charge.
If you feel a little unsure about how to handle your e-fix, please contact your specialist dealer for advice.
In the event of technical faults, please contact your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Centre, telephone 0800 9096 250 (toll-free; only
applies within the Federal Republic of Germany).
When operating the e-fix, observe the specifications of the wheelchair manufacturer (e.g. maximum slope, air pressure of front wheels,
maximum speed, etc.), and strictly adhere to the operating instructions for the wheelchair. Never exceed any of the specified limit values.
We recommend refraining from trips in locations that are exposed to strong electric fields.
In rare cases, the operation of the e-fix may interfere with other electrical devices such as anti-shoplifting barriers in department stores.
You must not use the e-fix on escalators or moving walkways.
If carrying out sporting activities in the wheelchair, such as lifting weights or similar tasks, the wheels of the e-fix must be shut down.
Similarly, combining the e-fix with accessories that have not been approved by Alber is also prohibited.
It is prohibited to start up the e-fix before being instructed in how to use it.
Contact your authorised specialist dealer or Alber agent for this instruction.
Starting up the e-fix before receiving instruction is contrary to the intended use and will, among
other things, invalidate the warranty. Any use contrary to the intended use involves a risk of injury.
1.3 Proper use of the e-fix
Wheelchairs that are fitted with e-fix wheels are designed exclusively for transporting persons with a walking disability. It must only be
attached to and operated with wheelchairs that are listed in Alber's mounting database. The e-fix must be used, transported, maintained
and serviced as described in this operating manual.
1.4 Handling instructions
Do not attach any parts other than the accessories that have been approved for use by Alber. Similarly, the e-fix and its accessories must
not be technically modified.
The e-fix must only be operated under the following conditions:
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Full compliance with the information, instructions and recommendations contained in this operating manual
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Full compliance with the information, instructions and recommendations contained in the operating manual for the wheelchair
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The e-fix is only operated by a person who has been instructed in its use
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No technical modifications have been made to the e-fix and the wheelchair by the user or by any third party
An instructed person is a person who has been instructed in the operation of the e-fix and in their tasks and who has been made aware of
the possible hazards associated with improper use of the device. This is usually the user of the wheelchair to which the e-fix has been fit-
ted. The instruction session is provided by the authorised specialist dealer or by an agent of Alber GmbH.
It is strictly prohibited for any uninstructed or unqualified persons to use the e-fix
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The e-fix must not be used for any purpose that contravenes the intended use of the device. This particularly applies to all types of load
transportation such as transporting household objects or additional persons. Proper use includes complying with the information specified
in this operating manual on carrying out maintenance work and observing and adhering to the safety precautions and hazard information
for travel mode.
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