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The use of the e-fix for any of the following purposes shall be deemed to be misuse by Alber GmbH:

 

Use of the device that contravenes the instructions and recommendations in this operating manual

 

Exceeding the technical limits laid down in this operating manual

 

Technical modifications to the device

 

Attachment and/or use of parts and accessories that have not been supplied or approved by Alber GmbH.

Damage resulting from 

 

using the device improperly

 

use by a person who has not been instructed in the handling of the device 

 

use that contravenes the instructions and recommendations in this operating manual

 

exceeding the technical limits laid down in this operating manual

shall not be deemed by Alber GmbH as part of the company's liability.

Alber GmbH excludes any liability for damage caused by use contrary to the intended purpose of the e-fix and its 

accessory parts, by handling of the e-fix and its accessory parts by a person who has not been instructed, by use 

of the e-fix and its accessory parts contrary to the instructions and specifically the safety and hazard information 

in this operating manual, or by exceeding the technical limits defined in this operating manual on the part of the 

user or third parties.

Before starting up the e-fix, carefully read all safety and hazard information contained in the individual chapters 

of this operating manual.

1.5 Signs and symbols

Important tips and information are identified in this operating manual as follows: 

Indicates tips and special information.

Warning against possible hazards to your safety and health, and indication of potential risks of injury. Warning 
against possible technical problems or damage.

Observe these indications and warnings at all times to avoid injury to people and damage to the product.
Information in this operating manual, such as “in front”, “behind”, “left”, right”, “forwards”, “backwards” etc. refers to the position 

from 

the point of view of the wheelchair user

.

The symbols used on the labels and in some parts of this operating manual are explained in the following.

The e-fix and the corresponding off-board charger comply with the applicable sections of standard EN 12184 for 
electric wheelchairs and standard ISO 7176-14 for wheelchairs and comply with the EU Medical Devices Directive 
(MDR) 2017/745. The e-fix is a class I medical device.

Medical device

For information on how to dispose of the e-fix and its components, please see chapter 7.5.

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Summary of Contents for e-fix eco

Page 1: ...Gebrauchsanweisung e fix eco DE Instructions for Use e fix eco EN...

Page 2: ...Service Center Deutschland Montag bis Donnerstag von 8 00 18 00 Uhr Freitags von 8 00 16 00 Uhr erreichbar unter Telefon 0800 9096 250 geb hrenfrei...

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Page 5: ...VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR Electromagnetic Interference EMI From Radio Wave Sources Power...

Page 6: ...unit 23 5 2 Control unit functions 23 39 0001 4 99 01 Version 2021 11 22 5 2 1 Switching on the system 23 5 2 2 Switching off the system 24 5 2 3 Using the joystick to travel 24 5 2 4 Spotlight 25 5 2...

Page 7: ...ited 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 receivin...

Page 8: ...ual or by exceeding the technical limits defined in this operating manual on the part of the user or third parties Before starting up the e fix carefully read all safety and hazard information contain...

Page 9: ...on of the e fix and to char ging the batteries They are to be read and be given due consideration prior to starting up the e fix or charging it for the first time 120 kg 264 6 lb Maximum occupant mass...

Page 10: ...emove them in order to navigate major obstacles It is left to the judgement of the user as to whether to call an attendant for help when there is an increased risk that the wheel chair may tip over Tr...

Page 11: ...27 Stub axle 9 Lights on the underside of the control unit 28 Battery pack 10 Rotary switch for preselecting the speed 29 Interface 11 Plug on the control unit to interface 30 Control unit 20 Immobili...

Page 12: ...hout brakes or with brakes that have not been adjusted to the e fix eco wheels With some wheelchair models it may be possible that their attached parking brakes cannot be adjusted to e fix wheels espe...

Page 13: ...e fix wheel must be engaged in order to attach it to the wheel chair Check whether the e fix wheel can be pulled out of the wheel retainer 2 without pressing the release mechanism 6 If so the e fix w...

Page 14: ...the system using the control unit 20 see chapter 5 2 1 and start using your wheelchair If you are not yet familiar with the e fix and its travel characteristics you should start by reducing the maxim...

Page 15: ...It is then no longer possible to remove the wheel The e fix wheel must be engaged in order to remove it from the wheelchair 2 5 Transporting and storing the wheels as vehicle luggage The wheels shoul...

Page 16: ...operated for example for push mode This should be done by an attendant Push mode is activated as follows Switch off the system at the control unit see chapter 5 2 2 Turn the coupling ring 7 on the le...

Page 17: ...s this may cause surfaces to reach high tem peratures When not in use do not expose the e fix to strong sunlight for long periods of time This could cause the motor to heat up and in extreme cases pre...

Page 18: ...ke the e fix carefully in advance until it stops When the joystick is released your wheelchair will be braked gently If you need to brake suddenly immediate stop then deflect the joystick briefly in t...

Page 19: ...ed Prior to each use check that your wheelchair parking brakes are working correctly It is forbidden to use the wheelchair without working parking brakes adjusted to the e fix wheels Check the air pre...

Page 20: ...e susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is interfering electromagnetic energy EM emit ted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios...

Page 21: ...ld get stuck in the rails Proceed with special caution when driving over ramps or lifting platforms of vehicles Before lifting or lowering the wheelchair on the ramp or lifting platform park the e fix...

Page 22: ...with the 36 volt systems e fix E34z or e fix eco E34 4 1 Removing the battery pack In general the battery pack 10 remains on your wheelchair at all times If it does need to be removed e g for transpo...

Page 23: ...t the Vel cro strap is as close as possible to the housing of the battery pack 10 Insert the interface 11 into the battery pack as shown in the drawing In doing so ensure that the cables are inside th...

Page 24: ...harger socket 15 To charge the battery pack you must only use the charger BC3615LA output voltage 36VDC A different charger must not be used under any circumstances The control unit cannot be switched...

Page 25: ...ch cases please get in touch with your specialist dealer Never use a fuse with a different rating than the one specified and never bypass the faulty fuse This can destroy the device and in some cases...

Page 26: ...ng Be aware of condensation If the charger is brought from a cold area into a warm room condensation may occur on and in the device In this case refrain from using the charger until all condensation h...

Page 27: ...clean and dry 4 10 Storing the battery pack The service life of a battery pack is partly dependent on its storage location For this reason do not leave the battery pack or the e fix wheels in hot loca...

Page 28: ...you can now switch on the system using the control unit 20 It is imper ative that you do not touch the joystick 21 or any other controls of the control unit when switching on the system If you do you...

Page 29: ...atically reduced for safety reasons In the display 25 the speed is shown in position 54 as follows the pre set speed as a green bar chart and briefly as a green number current speed when travelling as...

Page 30: ...situations for example indoors the maximum speed to be achieved can also be limited on an individual basis Using the rotary switch 29 select the max imum speed you require This is shown in the displa...

Page 31: ...display until the e fix is directly switched off by you or it switches itself off automatically However the immobiliser always remains active When the e fix is switched on again the immobiliser which...

Page 32: ...CE RANGE SPORT User screen Travel mode Display Setting Tour Eco Sport Custom Daily kilometres Range Time Date Start screen km kg C mi lb F Jan kg km mi Lang selection Date time Date and time setting S...

Page 33: ...e battery pack 51 Indication of the capacity of the battery pack in percent 52 Bar display system is ready for use 53 Pre set travel mode 54 Pre set maximum speed displayed as a number and circular ba...

Page 34: ...the parameters daily kilometres range time date and start screen Move the joystick 21 forwards or backwards to move the parameters through a black bar on the display The parameter highlighted by the b...

Page 35: ...ess of the screen displays Lang selection sub menu By moving the joystick 21 to the left or right you can set the language to be used in the display screens Date time sub menu By moving the joystick 2...

Page 36: ...This permanently saves the selected language You are then returned to the user menu automatically By pressing button 24 you can skip the language selection However when you next start up the system th...

Page 37: ...control button was pressed on start up Switch the system off and then on again I08 I09 Attendant control collision protection was activated Deactivate attendant control Switch the system off and then...

Page 38: ...right to the left hand side If the error changes from S10 to S11 Swap the wheels again S12 Unable to communicate with the battery pack Switch the system off take the control unit plug out of the batte...

Page 39: ...sing irreparable damage to the electronics Alber GmbH accepts no liability for any damage caused by water inside the device Please note that such damage is not covered by our warranty 7 3 Re use If yo...

Page 40: ...ing manual This service life can be extended by handling servi cing maintaining and using the product with care and if there are no technical limitations that arise from further developments in scienc...

Page 41: ...lber GmbH see the back of this operating manual for details of the address The German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices BfArM Kurt Georg Kiesinger Allee 3 53175 Bonn www bfarm de With re...

Page 42: ...ttery pack Weight of individual parts Wheels 14 puncture proof 7 7 kg 14 Pneumatic tires 6 7 kg 22 7 7 kg 24 7 9 kg Battery pack 8 8 kg Control unit 0 6 kg Interface 0 5 kg Total weight 14 puncture pr...

Page 43: ...the event of a device defect individual components can be replaced by your specialist dealer as part of the Alber exchange parts pool For this purpose your specialist dealer will require certain item...

Page 44: ...component within the Alber exchange pool Battery pack labelling The information shown in the accompanying diagram is engraved on the reverse of the bat tery pack or attached as a sticker Notice on ba...

Page 45: ...ropriately tested important safety devices such as headrests and a suitable belt system in place For transportation in a vehicle the e fix needs to be combined with a wheelchair that meets the require...

Page 46: ...move the plug 30 of the control unit from the interface see chapter 5 1 Removing the control unit from the swivel arm Remove the plug 30 of the control unit from the interface see chapter 5 1 Turn the...

Page 47: ...am In the attendant control s display 84 battery symbol indication of battery capacity to the right of the currently selec ted travel direction arrow symbol see diagram to the bottom left The attendan...

Page 48: ...ut down of the e fix and sounds an acoustic warning signal After releasing the travel lever 87 you can continue travelling with the e fix immedi ately 7 Removing the attendant control from the wheelch...

Page 49: ...ti tippers Switch off the two e fix wheels before fitting the anti tippers Remove the quickpin 92 from the bracket mounting fork 93 by pressing on the pin in with your thumb and pulling it out using y...

Page 50: ...he anti tippers click into a fixed position You can now fit or remove a wheel e fix wheels must be switched off prior to fitting and removal Repeat the process with the second anti tipper on the other...

Page 51: ...ng the distance to the ground may only be carried out by a trained specialist dealer or by an Alber regional director The locking screw for the plug in part 96 in the diagram oppos ite must be tighten...

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Page 53: ...hre Alber Vertretung Your Alber representative Ulrich Alber GmbH Albstadt Alber GmbH Vor dem Wei en Stein 14 72461 Albstadt Tailfingen Telefon 49 0 7432 2006 0 Telefax 49 0 7432 2006 299 info alber de...

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