Otto Bock ScoutCrawler, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for Use ScoutCrawler ...

Page 2: ... applicable options are checked Electronic drive away lock Function enabled Function disabled If enabled the function is activated by pressing the On Off button on the control panel The function is deactivated with the joystick The function is deactivated with the Horn button See the chapter Usage for more information ...

Page 3: ...13 Initial Operation 6 2 13 Adjustments 6 3 14 Prerequisites 6 3 1 14 Adjusting the Stops 6 3 2 14 Adjusting the Armrests 6 3 3 15 Adjusting the Control Panel 6 3 4 16 Changing Control Unit Parameters 6 3 5 16 Usage 7 17 Combining the Wheelchair and ScoutCrawler 7 1 17 Control Unit 7 2 19 Control Panel 7 2 1 20 Buttons and Display Functions 7 2 2 21 Driving Functions 7 3 23 Safety Instructions 7 3...

Page 4: ...Care 7 7 40 Safety Instructions 7 7 1 40 Cleaning 7 7 2 40 Maintenance Repair 8 40 Safety Instructions 8 1 40 Maintenance 8 2 40 Maintenance Intervals 8 2 1 41 Checking the Track Tension 8 2 2 42 Repair 8 3 43 Tightening the crawler tracks 8 3 1 43 Replacing the battery 8 3 2 43 Replacing the Crawler Tracks 8 3 3 43 Troubleshooting 8 4 44 Types of notifications 8 4 1 44 Control Unit Fault Overview...

Page 5: ...formation in the chapters Safety and Usage Please note the following If questions or problems arise which cannot be resolved despite reading the instructions for use please contact the authorised personnel that delivered your outdoor vehicle or Ottobock Service address inside back cov er All users and or attendants must be instructed in the use of the product with the aid of these instructions for...

Page 6: ...properly in accordance with the information con tained in these instructions for use The user is ultimately responsible for accident free operation 2 2 Area of Application The ScoutCrawler outdoor vehicle can be combined at the factory with most manual wheelchairs commonly available in the market The individual fitting depends on the following factors Body size and body weight max load capacity 14...

Page 7: ...i dent or injury NOTICE Warnings regarding possible technical dam age 4 2 General Safety Instructions WARNING Improper product operation Falling tipping over collision due to user error The product may only be used by a qualified user As a user or attendant you must be trained in the use of the product by qualified personnel instructed by the manufacturer Read the entire instructions for use The p...

Page 8: ... expose the product to any extreme temperat ures e g direct sunlight extreme cold NOTICE Overloading Damage to the product Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of 145 kg 120 kg user weight max 25 kg manual wheelchair NOTICE Use under incorrect environmental conditions Damage to the product Only use the product within a temperature range of 15 C to 50 C 4 3 Reference to additional safety instruc...

Page 9: ...batteries may not be disposed of in household waste D European article number EAN E Product reference number F Serial number including year of manufacture G Maximum load capacity see the chapter Technical Data H Maximum climbing ability see the chapter Technical Data I Maximum speed see the chapter Technical Data J Manufacturer information address K CE marking product safety according to EU guidel...

Page 10: ...ning 1 Max downhill slope 30 2 Max uphill slope 30 3 Max curb height 4 cm max 30 max 17 max 30 max 17 Warnung Warning Warnung Warning Warnung Warning Warnung Warning max 4 cm max 4 cm 4 Max curb height 4 cm Diese Seite oben This side up This side up Safety ...

Page 11: ...en Batterien dürfen nicht einzeln gewechselt werden Sie müssen immer parallel betrieben werden Die Batterien dürfen nur im entladenen Zustand transportiert werden Erkundigen Sie sich bei Ihrer Fluggesellschaft über die aktuell geltenden Transportbestimmungen Warning Risk of battery damage Single batteries may not be replaced They must always be used in parallel The batteries may only be transporte...

Page 12: ...e following if the product is not used for more than 3 days Storage Conditions Maintain an ambient temperature between 10 C and 40 C and relative humidity between 45 and 85 Store the product in a dry enclosed room with sufficient air circulation and protection from external influences Avoid unnecessary parking outdoors Protect the crawler tracks against ground frost e g by elevating them completel...

Page 13: ...ng adjustments Risk of crushing pinching blows to limbs Ensure that body parts such as hands or head are never in the danger zone Perform the work with the aid of a helper for support CAUTION Unsecured screw connections Risk of pinching crushing tipping over falling of user After all adjusting readjusting work retighten the mounting screws nuts firmly Observe any torque set tings which may be spec...

Page 14: ...tops are adjusted using two quick release clamping levers and an Allen head screw Allen key size 5 Follow the instructions below to adjust the stops 1 Loosen the Allen head screw see Fig 2 2 Loosen the two quick release clamping levers Now the stops can be moved vertically and horizont ally 3 Slide the stops to the desired position see Fig 3 INFORMATION The stops should be positioned approximately...

Page 15: ...the Armrest Height 1 Loosen the Allen head screw Allen key size 5 on the reverse side of the armrest see Fig 4 2 Move the armrest to the corresponding height 3 Firmly retighten the Allen head screw Adjusting the armrest height is complete Adjusting the Armrest Position 1 Loosen the three Allen head screws Allen key size 3 on the bottom of the armrest see Fig 5 2 Move the armrest to the correspondi...

Page 16: ...ntrol Unit Parameters WARNING Incorrect configuration settings Falling tipping over collision due to programming errors Programming may only be performed by qualified per sonnel trained by the manufacturer The manufacturer of the product and the control unit manufacturer are not liable in case of damage caused by programming which was not performed properly and or which was not adjusted properly a...

Page 17: ... pull cables Engage the hooks of the pull cables in the transport cases 4 Drive the manual wheelchair over the loading ramps onto the platform of the outdoor vehicle NOTICE All four wheels of the wheelchair must stand firmly on the platform 5 Move the wheelchair to the stops and engage the knee lever wheel lock 6 Pass the carabiners on the two lateral belt straps over the tyre stops and around the...

Page 18: ...18 Ottobock ScoutCrawler Fig 6 Positioning the carabiner Fig 7 Engaging the carabiner Fig 8 Tightening the lateral belt straps Fig 9 Engaging the centre belt strap Usage ...

Page 19: ...ones Falling collision with persons or objects due to interfer ence with the control signals Turn all mobile devices off while driving since the driv ing characteristics of the product are affected by elec tromagnetic fields Turn the control unit off when it is not required since the product may generate electromagnetic fields that can cause interference with other devices The product has been tes...

Page 20: ...of a keypad LCD display and joystick The charging and programming receptacle is loc ated on the underside The control panel is used to switch the outdoor vehicle on and off to enter driving commands and to display the cur rent state of certain functions and components Fig 13 enAble40 control panel 1 Joystick 6 Mode button 2 Direction Indicator Left Right button No function 7 Horn button 3 Warning ...

Page 21: ... can change back to speed level 1 by pressing the button again 1 2 3 4 5 1 Horn button The horn will sound as long as the button is pressed Warning Flasher On Off button No function Direction Indicator Left and Direction Indicator Right buttons No function Lights On Off button No function LCD Display The LCD display is the communication interface between the user and the control unit It indicates ...

Page 22: ...lected speed level 1 Left Battery capacity Battery Capacity LCD Display The Battery Capacity LCD display see Fig 14 item 2 is divided into 7 segments and displays the current battery capacity Immediately after powering up the outdoor vehicle the battery indicator shows the battery capacity that was saved before it was last switched off After brief operation the battery indicator shows the exact ba...

Page 23: ...arn ing symbol Battery is over voltage with warning symbol Further LCD display functions Further LCD display symbols are described in the following chapters See chapter Usage Drive Away Lock See chapter Maintenance Repair Troubleshooting 7 3 Driving Functions 7 3 1 Safety Instructions CAUTION Lack of driving experience Risk of tipping falling Practice on level open ground first Learn with the supp...

Page 24: ...diately Contact your authorised specialist dealer if uncon trolled movement of the product occurs due to a mal function CAUTION Use of mobile devices with electromagnetic emis sions e g mobile phones Falling collision with persons or objects due to interfer ence with the control signals Turn all mobile devices off while driving since the driv ing characteristics of the product are affected by elec...

Page 25: ...or vehicle with the manual wheelchair Have the outdoor vehicle salvaged and repaired by your specialist dealer as required Danger during use of public transportation elevators lifting platforms WARNING Use of public transportation elevators lifting plat forms Risk of tipping collision with persons or objects in the vicinity When using public transport elevators or lifting plat forms always switch ...

Page 26: ...rds should be limited to manoeuvring or short distances on level ground Obstacles steps curbs The critical obstacle height is 40 mm Obstacles higher than 40 mm may not be crossed Always approach obstacles directly from the front never at an angle with only one crawler track Always drive forward over obstacles Always reduce speed to cross over obstacles e g select speed level 1 Avoid crossing steps...

Page 27: ... recognised by the software triggering an emergency stop or reducing the speed of the product A warning signal will also sound Pressing the On Off button see Fig 13 item 5 switches the control unit of the outdoor vehicle on or off If the control unit is not operated for some time the out door vehicle switches off automatically If the outdoor vehicle is turned off with the On Off but ton while driv...

Page 28: ...er driving uphill for extended periods of time limiting the performance of the product The user is able to drive the product out of a hazardous situation at any time The product is fully functional again once the unit has cooled down sufficiently this may take several minutes depending on the ambient temperature The outdoor vehicle is controlled by moving the joystick The further the joystick is d...

Page 29: ...ol on the LCD display indicates that the drive away lock is activated Display Information Drive Away Lock Deactivating the drive away lock The drive away lock can be deactivated in 2 ways depend ing on the control unit programming The function is deactivated either by deflecting the joystick or by pressing the Horn button Version 1 Deflecting the joystick 1 Push the On Off button on the control pa...

Page 30: ... only use a class D fire extinguisher dry powder or sand Do not inhale toxic vapours If you have inhaled toxic vapours see a doctor immedi ately CAUTION Short circuit Burns The battery pack contacts must not come into contact with conducting materials CAUTION Improper handling of the battery pack Burns Damaged battery packs may catch fire when they heat up Do not drop the battery pack and avoid bl...

Page 31: ...he following factors influence bat tery capacity Ambient temperature Age of the batteries Driving load Charging method Extended driving at the lower end of the battery indicator results in deep discharge which causes battery damage When driving with a low charge the outdoor vehicle control unit switches to creep speed which saves power In case of further use the battery pack is deactivated to prot...

Page 32: ...dity limits Place the battery charger on a level surface If you locate the battery charger near a window pro tect it from direct sunlight Avoid overheating of the battery charger Do not cover the ventilation slits in the case Switch the control unit off during the charging process so that all of the charging current is fed into the bat tery Avoid dust dirt and moisture Only clean the battery charg...

Page 33: ...6 months 7 4 5 1 Charging via the Control Panel 1 Turn off the control unit on the outdoor vehicle 2 Connect the charging plug of the battery charger to the charging programming receptacle on the outdoor vehicle control panel see Fig 15 3 Connect the battery charger to the mains plug and turn it on The charging process starts automatically and the battery capacity is indicated by the LCD indicator...

Page 34: ...ig 19 item 1 NOTICE Observe the direction of the charging cable The plug connection has to face left 7 Connect the charging cable for external charging to the charging plug of the battery charging cable see Fig 18 item 2 8 Connect the battery charger to the mains plug and turn it on The charging process starts automatically and the battery charge condition is indicated by the LED indicator on the ...

Page 35: ...Ottobock 35 ScoutCrawler Fig 16 Opening the battery case loosening the support strap Fig 17 Loosening the connection holder Fig 18 External charging of the battery pack Usage ...

Page 36: ...e battery pack can be charged as described in chapter 7 4 5 1 Charging via the Control Panel 7 5 Disassembly transport 7 5 1 Safety Instructions WARNING Improper transportation in aircraft Risk of injury due to fire or explosion battery damage short circuit Follow the IATA International Air Transport Associ ation rules when transporting the product in an air craft To this end the batteries must al...

Page 37: ...n your upper body forward when driving on the ramps To separate the manual wheelchair from the ScoutCrawler complete the following steps 1 Park the outdoor vehicle on a flat surface 2 Turn off the control unit of the outdoor vehicle 3 Loosen the loading ramp pull cables and fold down the loading ramps 4 Disengage the three carabiners from the eyelets 5 Pull the two lateral belt straps out through ...

Page 38: ...38 Ottobock ScoutCrawler Fig 20 Loosening the screws Fig 21 Removing the armrests Fig 22 Folding down the loading ramps Usage ...

Page 39: ... to avoid the accumulation of moisture and dirt in the motor vehicle loading compartment Ottobock also recommends the use of a transport tray Con sult your specialist dealer for transport trays suitable for your vehicle Fig 23 Stowing the ScoutCrawler 7 6 Use in a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle WARNING Improper use in a wheelchair accessible vehicle Severe injury in case of accidents The outdoor ve...

Page 40: ... Use a damp plastic brush to clean the crawler track drives frame components and loading ramps 8 Maintenance Repair 8 1 Safety Instructions WARNING Improper maintenance repairs or adjustments Risk of falling tipping collision with persons product damage The product may only be serviced by authorised per sonnel trained by Ottobock The functionality and oper ational safety of the product must be ver...

Page 41: ...ase X X No fault indications on the control panel X X No faults indicated by the battery charger LEDs X X Electronics Check plug connections X X Check the mounting straps for damage X X Adaptation Check the tyre stops for firm fit X X Check the crawler tracks for damage and track tension X X Operational safety Check the motors for leaking liquids X X Should you encounter problems during maintenanc...

Page 42: ...etween the straightedge and the crawler track profile at the lowest point see Fig 24 The crawler track tension is correct if it has 1 3 cm 1 5 cm of slack INFORMATION The crawler track tension can also be measured without a straightedge in order to do so measure the distance from the floor to the bottom of the loaded crawler track If the distance is 20 cm 21 cm the crawler track tension is cor rec...

Page 43: ...ly retighten the counter nut open end wrench size 13 The crawler track is now tightened and secured Fig 25 Loosening the counter nut Fig 26 Tightening the crawler tracks 8 3 2 Replacing the battery The battery pack may only be replaced as a set Only use original Ottobock accessories 8 3 3 Replacing the Crawler Tracks In order to ensure sufficient traction the crawler tracks must be replaced if the...

Page 44: ...ity LCD display on the control panel The following table shows the individu al notifications as well as the associated fault sources and possible causes and measures If the measures described here do not resolve the faults completely contact your specialist dealer The specialist dealer is able to read the exact error codes with a handheld programming device and can perform a targeted system analys...

Page 45: ...e unit on Hand control device fault Defective joystick Contact specialist dealer Controller fault Defective controller Check all connections Contact specialist dealer Communication error alternat ing flashing signal Faulty connection between the hand control device and controller defective cabling software or hardware Check cabling plug connections Contact specialist dealer Battery under voltage B...

Page 46: ...inue driving slowly Drive motor fault Faulty cabling or plug con nections Check cabling plug connections Contact specialist dealer Brake fault Faulty cabling or plug con nections Check cabling plug connections Contact specialist dealer Emergency stop Faulty cabling or plug con nections Check cabling plug connections Contact specialist dealer Maintenance Repair ...

Page 47: ...rsonnel before it can be re used Then check the condition of the product and inspect it for wear and damage All worn and damaged components must be replaced 10 Legal Information 10 1 Liability The manufacturer s warranty applies only if the device has been used under the conditions and for the purpose described The manufacturer recommends that the device be used and maintained according to the ins...

Page 48: ...olded up 980 mm Overall length ramp folded down 1364 mm Weight when empty 59 4 kg Transport weights See empty weight thereof Crawler track drive left right each 14 5 kg Transport case left 5 1 kg Battery case right 5 6 kg All tubes 7 8 kg Loading ramps 4 4 kg Battery pack 7 5 kg Max load capacity 145 kg 120 kg user max 25 kg manual wheelchair Crawler track tension Crawler track slack 1 5 cm at 3 k...

Page 49: ... outdoor vehicle Electrical system IP protection class according to DIN EN 60529 IP X4 Operating voltage 24 V DC Batteries Li Ion 2 x 24 V 18 4 Ah 24 V 36 8 Ah Charging time drained battery Approx 8 h Motor power IP protection class according to DIN EN 60529 2x 250 watts IP 66 Self contacting Yes Battery lifetime complete charging cycles 700 cycles subsequently 80 charging capacity Battery charger...

Page 50: ...iving data Speed 6 km h Maximum climbing ability 30 less depending on user ability surface and load Maximum fording depth 100 mm Maximum obstacle height 40 mm Range Approx 12 km less depending on the grade surface and load Operating temperature 15 C to 50 C Transportation and storage temperature range 10 C to 40 C at 45 85 relative humidity Appendices ...

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