Paravan PR 50, User Manual

Page 1: ...User manual PR 50 The Paravan wheelchair series www paravan com EN V3 0 ...

Page 2: ...Publisher and Copyright Holder PARAVAN GmbH 72539 Pfronstetten Aichelau Date of publication 1 10 2017 Document PR_Benutzerhandbuch_V3 0_EN ...

Page 3: ...mation on the pages to follow in order to make sure your electric wheel chair will give you many years of problem free service Keep this User s Manual in a handy place for later reference Our user manual contains answers to questions relating to the operation and care of the electric wheelchair and its fittings It you should have any questions or suggestions on the wheelchair please do not hesitat...

Page 4: ...tructure of safety notices 24 3 Safety note 25 3 1 General safety notes 25 3 1 1 Notes on usage 25 3 1 2 Notes on usage 29 3 1 3 Notes on transport 30 4 Functional description 31 4 1 Manufacturing standard 31 4 2 Appropriate usage 32 4 2 1 Usage of the electric wheelchair 33 4 3 Approvals certifications 34 4 3 1 EU approval as a driver seat 34 4 3 2 Clearance certification as hazardous cargo accum...

Page 5: ...paedic seat 41 6 2 Joystick control 42 6 3 Special controls 42 6 4 Lift and tilt seat inclination 43 6 5 Vibration damped foot rests 43 6 6 Safe for traffic conditions according to German traffic law 44 6 6 1 Section 24 Special means of transport 44 7 Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair 45 7 1 Definition of vocabulary for parts and their positions 45 7 2 Definition of vocabulary for parts ...

Page 6: ... 57 10 6 Set the projection of the armrest 58 10 7 Setting the movability of the control panel 59 10 8 The foot support unit 60 10 8 1 Setting the lower leg length 60 10 8 2 Setting the tibialis angle 61 10 8 3 Setting the foot rest angle 62 11 Use of the special orthopaedic seat 63 11 1 Setting the back support 63 11 1 1 Setting the back support angle 63 11 1 2 Setting the side bolsters thoracic ...

Page 7: ... electric wheelchair 77 13 6 1 Braking systems on your electric wheelchair 77 13 7 Braking the electric wheelchair 78 13 8 Travelling on hills uphill and downhill travel 79 13 9 The driving programmes drive levels 80 13 10 Driving manually manual operation 81 13 10 1 Use of the brake release lever emergency release 81 13 11 Terrain requirements surfaces 82 13 11 1 Ability to ford or drive through ...

Page 8: ... 92 16 1 8 Select drive program drive 93 16 1 9 Electrical seat adjustment 94 16 1 10 Set time date 95 16 1 11 Show hide clock configure 12h 24h display 96 16 1 12 Adjust display brightness 97 16 1 13 Adjust display brightness automatic 97 16 1 14 Block the controls with the wheelchair switched on 98 16 1 15 Release the controls with the wheelchair switched off 98 16 2 Control panel R NET CJSM L 9...

Page 9: ...h the wheelchair switched on 110 16 2 15 Release the controls with the wheelchair switched off 110 Help 17 Getting out of your electric wheelchair 111 17 1 Procedure when getting out from the side 112 18 Care and maintenance 113 18 1 Service partners 113 18 2 Cleaning and care 114 19 Disposal and environmental protection 115 19 1 Packaging materials 116 19 2 Re commissioning 117 19 3 Notes on tran...

Page 10: ...ng system 126 21 7 The maintenance free accumulators 127 21 8 Notes on accumulators 128 21 9 Changing your accumulators 129 21 10 Charging your electric wheelchair 130 21 10 1 Procedure for charging your electric wheelchair 131 21 10 2 The charging device 132 21 10 3 Positioning the charging device 132 22 Technical equipment 133 22 1 Technical data and dimensions 133 22 2 Replacement parts 136 23 ...

Page 11: ...Fig 12 Components front of chassis 47 Fig 13 Socket wrench 49 Fig 14 Allen key 49 Fig 15 Angled arm rest cushion 52 Fig 16 Position of armrest cushion 53 Fig 17 Checking the position of the armrest 54 Fig 18 Height of arm rest 55 Fig 19 Lever clamping screw 56 Fig 20 Armrest angle 57 Fig 21 Armrest projections 58 Fig 22 Swivel mechanism 59 Fig 23 Lower leg length 60 Fig 24 Tibialis angle 61 Fig 25...

Page 12: ...Fig 42 Brake release lever emergency release 81 Fig 43 Securing point at front 86 Fig 44 Securing point at rear 86 Fig 45 Control panel R NET CJSM2 87 Fig 46 Function keys 88 Fig 47 Status display 88 Fig 48 On off key 89 Fig 49 Speed control tortoise active 89 Fig 51 Light on and off 90 Fig 52 Turn signal right left 90 Fig 50 Light symbol colour 90 Fig 54 Hazard lights on off 91 Fig 53 Symbols col...

Page 13: ... key 101 Fig 71 Speed control tortoise active 101 Fig 73 Light on and off 102 Fig 74 Turn signal right left 102 Fig 72 Light symbol colour 102 Fig 76 Hazard lights on off 103 Fig 75 Symbols colour 103 Fig 77 Driving functions 104 Fig 78 Driving function blocked 104 Fig 79 Select drive program 105 Fig 80 Joystick travelling direction 105 Fig 81 Display of seat functions 106 Fig 82 Set time function...

Page 14: ...ety switch activ 122 Fig 93 Main safety switch 122 Fig 94 Sec safety switch activ 123 Fig 95 Secondary safety switch 123 Fig 96 Front illumination 126 Fig 97 Rear illumination 126 Fig 98 Power connection 129 Fig 99 Refitting accumulator 129 Fig 100 Plug in the charging cable 131 Fig 101 Pos the charging device 132 Fig 102 EU Declaration of Conformity 139 ...

Page 15: ...straße 5 10 D 72539 Pfronstetten Aichelau Phone 49 0 73 88 99 95 91 Fax 49 0 73 88 99 95 999 Email info paravan com Internet www paravan com Managing Director Roland Arnold L L Many mobile phones and PDAs contain an integrated camera and software that allows you to interpret QR codes so that you can read our contact information directly into the address book of your mobile phone or PDA ...

Page 16: ... exceptional cases within the limits set by the terms of the copyright law of the Federal Re public of Germany of 09 September 1965 in its version currently in force It will always be liable for payment Any infringements will be subject to the penal clauses of that copyright law Copyright PARAVAN GmbH 2017 All rights reserved 1 1 2 Technical status of this documentation All details on technical da...

Page 17: ...ver its entire life cycle from transport delivery to decommissio ning taking out of service Below are listed and described the product s most important features All product features mentioned may be com bined variously in different models and functions and may differ from the standard version L L This User s Manual forms an integral part of this electric wheelchair product and must always be store...

Page 18: ...on PARAVAN GmbH does not take any responsibility for or give any guarantee against damages or operational interruptions that may be caused during operation by the non observance of the instructions contained in this User s Manual or by any modifications made to the electric wheelchair In order to ensure the fault free operation of your electric wheelchair please observe the maintenance inst ructio...

Page 19: ...ee cover is defined exclusively by the relevant provisions set by PARAVAN Expressly excluded from guarantee entitlements is any damage resulting from Wear and tear Inappropriate operation or usage e g overloading Incorrect Irregular maintenance Incorrect Irregular care See your personal Guarantee card ...

Page 20: ...utely prohibited All alterations must be executed by PARAVAN GmbH PARAVAN GmbH reserves the right to make technical alterations and improvements to the product in the interests of four customers and due to advancing technology L L Any modification not approved by PARAVAN GmbH made to the electric wheelchair shall extinguish any warranty or guarantee entitlement In addition dangerously faulty funct...

Page 21: ...livery Material damage to the electric wheelchair through non au thorised or incorrectly installed components Do not make any technical modifications to your electric wheelchair Only operate your electric wheelchair in its original state upon delivery Use only original or authorised replacement parts The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should be checked before any use of it ...

Page 22: ...ectric wheelchair safely and how to move it about Knowledge of the safety and operational rules contained in it and of how to recognise possible hazards and dangerous situations for the user him or herself and for the environment L L For their own safety only trained and authorised persons should use an electric wheelchair As a user you have received sufficient instruction during the handover of t...

Page 23: ...lways appears with an associated signal word which indicates the degree of danger Danger Imminent danger to life and limb irreversible Warning Possible danger to life and limb irreversible Caution Possible danger to life and limb reversible Caution possible material damage to the vehicle L L Additional information to the user e g to make use of the electric wheelchair easier and or to prevent mate...

Page 24: ...chnology Safety note 24 2 3 1 Structure of safety notices You can find the following information in the safety notes Warning or hazard symbol Type and source of hazard Signal word Consequences of occurrence Preventative action Fig 3 Safety note ...

Page 25: ... Lifting move ment of the lift arm and the horizontal movement of the seat Danger of fall through accidental movement of the electric wheelchair due to the brake being left off Danger of fall through abrupt braking of the electric wheelchair where the vehicle loses power Do not make contact with moving parts Accompanying persons should not make any contact with danger areas when operating the elec...

Page 26: ...rsons when using the electric wheelchair on downhill slopes with the seat position in its for wardmost position Danger of tipping over for persons when using he electric wheelchair when driving over obstacles Avoid paths with any inclination of more than 10 When travelling downhill move the electric wheelchair s seat to the back Do not drive over obstacles higher than 60 70mm Always drive with you...

Page 27: ...livery Material damage to the electric wheelchair through non au thorised or incorrectly installed components Do not make any technical changes to your electric wheelchair Only operate your electric wheelchair in its original state upon delivery Use only original or authorised replacement parts The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should be checked before any use of it ...

Page 28: ... load bearing capacity Material damage to the electric wheelchair through mechani cal and physical forces due to travelling over impassible sur faces Avoid travelling on slick slippery or greasy surfaces e g ice snow wet grass and leaves etc Avoid travelling through water at a depth of 50mm or deeper Observe the permitted total weight of the vehicle Observe the load capacity e g of bridges and ove...

Page 29: ...han 41 C Material damage to the electric wheelchair through battery overload on downhill slopes Use your electric wheelchair exclusively for the purpose for which it was intended Overloading the electric wheelchair by an additional per son or other loads travelling on it is prohibited Protect your electric wheelchair from strong sun and other sources of heat Switch on electrical devices e g the el...

Page 30: ...slippage Both the ramp and the electric wheelchair transporter must be positioned on even and firm surfaces The ramp or lift must be clean and dry The ramp must be wider than the electric wheelchair and should be clearly visible to allow corrective steering Mount the ramp and lift in a single movement in order to prevent the electric wheelchair rolling backwards Secure the electric wheelchair in t...

Page 31: ...e highest possible level of safety for its operator and his or her immediate environment Our products are tested for freedom from any flaws after their manufac ture However if any failure in functioning should appear on your wheelchair please contact your dealer or PARAVAN GmbH directly in order to have that failure corrected as quickly as possible PARAVAN electric wheelchairs are manufactured and...

Page 32: ...or areas The interface in relation to operation by the user and the liability of the manu facturer of the electric wheelchair is the control panel including its joystick and any optional operational units for special operation L L The electric wheelchair is suitable exclusively for the applications listed in the section entitled Usage of the vehicle See Section 3 Notes on safety See Section 4 2 1 ...

Page 33: ...sociated accessories Usage in areas governed by German traffic law public roads and thoroughfares on condition that full and fully functioning lighting is installed See Section 13 Driving the electric wheelchair problematic or prohibited Use as a tractor means of transport of loads or more than one person Use of the electric wheelchair in extreme climatic conditions heat cold precipitation See Sec...

Page 34: ...chair has passed its crash test and is approved as a driver or passenger seat in a car modified by PARAVAN GmbH in ac cordance with The exceptional provisions in Section 70 of German Traffic Law The anchoring of the safety belt has been certified and approved in ac cordance with 76 115 EEC as has the seat in relation to its anchoring in accordance with 74 408 EWG as well as by Technical Reports No...

Page 35: ...suffering mechanical damage of any type The maintenance free VRLA accumulators and the equally maintenance free lead gel accumulators are clas sified as leak proof non hazardous cargo for any form of transport according to IATA Rule A 67 ADR Rule 238 B IMDG Rule 238 2 UN 2800 Special Provisions See Clearance certification as hazardous cargo L L You will receive the appropriate Clearance certificat...

Page 36: ...09 June 2008 in accordance with Section 126 Para 3 of German Social Code V Catalogue of Assistive Technologies in accordance with Section 139 German Social Code V IKK Federal Association Federal Associations of Health Insurance Funds on 19 June 2008 4 3 4 Definition of assistive technology excerpt Assistive technologies are specialised medical services or objects that secure the success of a treat...

Page 37: ...n read this information from the device s ratings plate They are very important in all correspondence with PARAVAM GmbH in guarante eing that you receive the technically correct advice Model designation Series number Chassis no Date of manufacture Max speed HMV number Weight of electric wheelchair when empty Maximum load body weight See Section 5 3 1 Your electrical wheelchair s ratings plate ...

Page 38: ...e label ratings plate has been affixed to your elec tric wheelchair The type label ratings plate is about 70mm by 40mm in size The type label ratings plate is positioned on the lower right of your wheelchair next to the battery holder Fig 6 Location ratings plate 5 2 Position of the type label ratings plate ...

Page 39: ...r Please make sure that these details are listed when the wheelchair is handed over to you or if necessary enter the information yourself so that you have it to hand at all times Date of delivery handover Handed over by dealer or branch office 5 3 1 Your wheelchair s ratings plate Stick a duplicate of your ratings plate here ...

Page 40: ... device with charging cable User s Manual Socket spanner with T grip SW 13 Allen key size 5 Magnetic key optional depending on equipment 5 4 2 Accessories deliverable PARAVAN docking station to allow you to secure the electric wheelchair easily and quickly in your vehicle e g when the electric wheelchair is being used as a driver s seat Fig 7 Docking station ...

Page 41: ...eeds of our customers It is equipped with the following An integrated 3 or 4 point belt or lap belt depending on the accessories delivered with the model Special suspension in the seat to prevent strain on thigh muscles A 4 position lumbar support in the seat back to ensure the correct position of the pelvis A 6 axis adjustment of the seat arms with 12 individual positions to support your arms in ...

Page 42: ...ectric wheelchair s steering The electric wheelchair s braking behaviour Driving speed control of the two drive motors Secondary functions depending on the control panel and equipment being used 6 3 Special controls A variety of special controls can be used on the PARAVAN electric wheelchair including the following Chin control Environmental control etc L L If you have any special requirements or ...

Page 43: ...day household and work environment At the press of a button you can adjust the seat tilt inclination as follows to the front which will give you assistance in standing up or to the rear for relaxing to prevent pressure sores to support your lower body and to distribute your weight more evenly See Section 11 The special orthopaedic seat operation 6 5 Vibration damped foot rests Impact damped separa...

Page 44: ...D directional indicators LED rear lights for the best possible visibility Lateral markings in the centres of the wheels using yellow reflectors 6 6 1 Section 24 Special means of transport L L Wheelchairs are mentioned in German traffic law In that law it is stated 1 Push and grip wheelchairs sleds prams scooters children s bi cycles and other similar means of transport are not vehicles in the sens...

Page 45: ...f wheelchair The following terms for components and parts will be used in this user s manual Their position on the wheelchair is shown in the illustration Control panel with joystick Repositionable armrest on multiple axes Back rest electric Head support Foot plate foot rests Brake release lever emergency release Drive wheel puncture resistant as standard Battery holder Trimming Rear wheel punctur...

Page 46: ...s The following terms for components and parts will be used in this user s manual Their assembled position on the chassis of your electric wheelchair is shown in the illustration Seat section Seat guides Lift arm Rear wheel Rigging eyelet rear Floating axle Drive motor for lift arm Actuator module Battery holder Accumulator battery Fig 11 Components rear of chassis ...

Page 47: ...N electric wheelchair 47 Fig 12 Components front of chassis Drive wheel Rigging eyelet Control devices Stabilizer anti tipper Fitting for docking station Brake release lever emergency release Drive motor Lift motor with lifting rod and gearing Bracket for ancillary components ...

Page 48: ...isually that your electric wheelchair is in proper order Report any damage that may be due to trans port or delivery immediately in writing to your dealer forwarder or medical supplier and PARAVAN GmbH See Section 1 1 Your manufacturer 8 2 How your electric wheelchair is delivered to you The electric wheelchair will be in the following state of assembly ready for use and operation Fully assembled ...

Page 49: ...hnology Handing over the electric wheelchair 49 8 3 Tools included with the delivery You will receive the following tools along with your electric wheelchair Socket spanner with T grip SW 13 Allen key size 5 Fig 13 Socket wrench Fig 14 Allen key ...

Page 50: ...ery complex and for your own safety can only be done by your service technician All parameters used in PARAVAN controls can be adjusted later to your needs and wishes These parameters include All drive properties such as starting and braking Steering behaviour L L Should you need or would like to have adjustments made to control parameters please contact PARAVAN GmbH or your dealer See Section 1 1...

Page 51: ...g elements are set to match your body mass However if any adjustment should be necessary then it can be made at any time Your PARAVAN electric wheelchair is build so that it can be adjusted to the needs of any body mass L L For your own safety please make sure all mechanical settings and changes to the wheelchair s equipment are made by your service technicians No modifications made by the custome...

Page 52: ...ly into position forwards and backward thus allowing it to be set in a suitable position for every purpose and for every body mass 10 2 1 Setting the armrest cushion This instruction applies both to the left and right hand cushion Loosen the hexagonal cap nut Swing the armrest cushion into the desired position Tighten the hexagonal cap nut to about 8 Nm See Section 8 3 Tools provided Fig 15 Angled...

Page 53: ... Position of armrest cushion This instruction applies both to the left and right hand cushion Take the following steps in the following sequence when checking or setting the position of the armrest cushion Loosen the wing nut Slide the armrest cushion back or forward into the desired positi on Tighten up the wing nut until it is hand tight See Section 8 3 Tools provided ...

Page 54: ...height and of its angle and can thus be set to suit every body mass L L It may be necessary to make a further change in the position of the armrest Take the following steps in the following sequence when checking or setting the position of the armrest Height of the armrest Angle of the armrest Projection of the armrest Possible correction of the armrest cushion See Section 8 3 Tools provided Fig 1...

Page 55: ...orm and function the clamping screw is essentially an eccentric clamp That means that it works as follows Eccentric clamp is loose the arm rest is locked or fixed in position Eccentric clamp is tight the arm rest is loose and can be moved Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the height of the armrest Tighten the clamping screw Slide the armrest along its guide rail into ...

Page 56: ... 56 After changing the position of the armrest you may need to re position the lever of the clamping screw so that it does not represent any dan ger of injury to passers by or of being knocked off Lift up lever Turn lever towards the rear in direction of travel Lower lever Fig 19 Lever clamping screw ...

Page 57: ...arm rest to swivel upwards to allow you to sit in stand up or move easily and comfortably This instruction applies both to the left and right hand armrest You have the following settings available Screw the knurled screw in the angle of the armrest becomes more acute Screw the knurled screw out the armrest lowers L L Do not force the knurled screw in or out Raise the armrest a little to remove pre...

Page 58: ...d right hand side though you may need to rotate the screw in the opposite direction Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the projection of the armrest Loosen the hexagonal cap nut Loosen the hexagonal cap nut Adjust the armrest cushion to the desired position Tighten the hexagonal cap nut to about 8 Nm See Section 8 3 Tools provided Fig 21 Armrest projections ...

Page 59: ... movability of the control panel Fig 22 Swivel mechanism The horizontal swivel mechanism of the control panel can be set to ad just its level of stiffness i e in terms of the responsiveness and mova bility of the joint L L This level of stiffness can only be set by your service technici an See Section 8 3 Tools provided ...

Page 60: ...ts angle in relation to the seat The angle of the foot rest can only be adjusted manually using an adjustment screw 10 8 1 Setting the lower leg length The projection and length of the lower leg can be set electrically using the PARAVAN control s length setting Select the menu in the control Make your setting See Section 16 Controls L L If this adjustment mode is not sufficient for your needs then...

Page 61: ...Setting the tibialis angle Fig 24 Tibialis angle The projection of the lower leg and of the tibialis angle between the up per and lower leg can be made using the angle setting of the PARAVAN control depending on how your model is equipped Select the menu in the control Make your setting See Section 16 Controls ...

Page 62: ... inwards the foot rest is lowered Screw the adjustment screw outwards the foot rest is raised L L Do not force the adjustment screw in or out Raise the foot rest a little to remove pressure on the adjustment screw Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the angle of the foot rest Raise the foot rest Loosen the lock nut Screw the adjustment screw in or out as required Check ...

Page 63: ... of the special orthopaedic seat 11 1 Setting the back support Fig 26 Back support angle The back support and the back support angle can be changed electri cally using the PARAVAN control Select the menu in the control Make your setting See Section 16 Controls 11 1 1 Setting the back support angle ...

Page 64: ...supports sepa rately This adjustment may need to be re made due to weather condi tions and the clothing that weather conditions require This instruction applies both to the left and right hand armrest You have the following settings available Turn the adjustment screw clockwise The thoracic support moves towards the midpoint of the seat Turn the adjustment screw anticlockwise The thoracic support ...

Page 65: ...ion of the pelvis can be made steplessly in terms of height and curvature using a 4 way mechanism You have the following settings available Height adjustment max adjustment range ca 70mm Turn adjustment knob or lever clockwise lumbar support moves upwards Turn adjustment knob or lever anticlockwise lumbar support moves downwards Support curvature max curvature ca 25mm Turn adjustment knob or lever...

Page 66: ...ettings available Adjusting head inclination Push the head support into the required inclination push the head support up backwards or forwards Height adjustment in five stages Push the head support into the required stage pull the head support upwards or push it downwards The head supports have five stages In order to remove the head support e g at the hairdresser you must pull it up over the fin...

Page 67: ... 67 11 2 2 Setting your sitting position Fig 31 Sitting position The seat can be moved forward or backwards using the PARAVAN con trol if you have chosen this optional special accessory Select the menu in the control Make your setting See Section 3 Notes on safety See Section 16 Controls ...

Page 68: ...not provided within the control It must be set individually by the user Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the lying position Select the menu in the control Move the lift arm upwards Set the required tilt for the seat Optional special equipment Set the required tilt for the back support Set the foot support angle and length Optional special equipment See Section 16 Con...

Page 69: ...n using the PARAVAN control The stand up position function is not provided in the control It must be set individually by the user Take the following steps in the following sequence when setting the stand up position Select the menu in the control Move the lift arm up to the height of your bottom Fold the foot rest up Tilt the seat forward Push off from the seat and stand up See Section 16 Controls...

Page 70: ...ing The chassis cladding can be removed for maintenance repair or cleaning Take the following steps in the following sequence when removing and reassembling the rear cladding Loosen and remove knurled screws L L Put aside the knurled screws and plastic washers Remove the rear cladding carefully Disconnect the cable for the rear light at the connection Reassemble in the opposite sequence Fig 35 Rea...

Page 71: ... reattaching the side cladding Loosen and remove knurled screws Remove rear cladding See Section 12 1 Removing and reattaching the chassis clad ding Raise the side cladding at rear Disconnect the cable for the front headlight and directional indica tor at the connection Remove side cladding from the front Reassemble in the opposite sequence L L Make sure the plastic washers are present as they pro...

Page 72: ...may be legally required by the relevant legislati on to have an insurance policy for use of your electric wheelchair WARNING Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheelchair in a state not conforming to its state upon delivery Material damage to the electric wheelchair through non au thorised or incorrectly installed components Do not make any technical changes to your electric whe...

Page 73: ...ny trip L L You may need to involve a second person for such a check Check that the brakes are working L L The brake release lever must be positioned on LOCK i e in its upward position Charge state of your accumulators Functional check on the lighting system See Section 13 10 1 Using the brake release lever emergen cy release See Section 21 Electrical system Fig 38 Brake release lever emergency re...

Page 74: ...o place of the buckle latch in the belt fastener when buckling the safety belt The function of the belt fastener is similar for all belt variants including 2 point belt lap belt 3 point belt in driver or passenger version 4 point belt suspender belt Multipoint belt special belt with several anchor points Fig 39 Fastening the seat belt Fig 40 Belt fastener ...

Page 75: ... the following positions Joystick pushed forward the electric wheelchair travels forward Joystick to left or right the electric wheelchair changes its direc tion into the selected direction Joystick pulled backward the electric wheelchair travels back wards Joystick in neutral position in the middle brakes are active no movement L L To prevent the wheelchair from moving in an undesired way do not ...

Page 76: ...ving on curves the rear of the vehicle swings outwards How to drive around a curve Press the joystick in the desired direction of movement forwards or backwards and at the same time Press the joystick in the desired direction of steering left or right For example Push the joystick to the top right to two o clock from the user s point of view the electric wheelchair will steer right See Section 3 N...

Page 77: ...the joystick the joystick will always return to its neutral position in the middle during travel the motor brake engages automatically and brakes the electric wheelchair Safety where power fails or cuts out If the supply of current should become interrupted e g by a the battery losing its charge the magne tic safety brake is triggered and the electric wheelchair will come to a stop Where this happ...

Page 78: ... stop depends very heavily on a number of factors such as Surface and nature of the surface being travelled on Total weight of the electric wheelchair vehicle plus driver L L On braking during cruising speed at about 6km h your electric wheelchair has a braking distance of about 1 metre L L When the brake is engaged at high speeds specially in downhill travel the electric wheelchair may roll or sk...

Page 79: ...lity of the electric wheelchair cannot be guaranteed during uphill or downhill travel involving a slope of more than 7 such travel will involve danger of the electric wheelchair tipping over When going downhill the power generated is channelled into the accumulators If the battery was fully charged on starting travel the safety system switches to emergency stop in order to prevent damage to the ve...

Page 80: ...lchair on the control panel You can reach the maximum final speed of the relevant drive level by pushing the joystick forward as far as it goes The functions of each of the drive levels are as follows Drive level 1 Highest level of control of the electric wheelchair 20 of final speed for travelling around rooms Drive level 2 40 of final speed Drive level 3 60 of final speed Drive level 4 80 of fin...

Page 81: ...ove both brake release levers on the left and right hand side to UNLOCK their downward position L L Do not switch to UNLOCK on sloping surfaces In this setting the drive motor has no braking function Settings on the brake release lever LOCK Lever in its upward position drive braking system active UNLOCK Lever in its downward position for pushing braking system disabled 13 10 1 Use of the brake rel...

Page 82: ...the seat position in the most forward position Danger of tipping over for persons when using he electric wheelchair when driving over obstacles Avoid paths with any inclination of more than 10 When travelling downhill move the electric wheelchair s seat towards the back Do not run over obstacles higher than 60 70 mm Always drive with your safety belt on 13 11 1 Ability to ford or drive through wat...

Page 83: ...ch there is a danger that you may break through them and thus be come immobilised or overturn Always consider the total weight of the vehicle See Section 22 1 Technical information and dimensions 13 11 4 Impassible surfaces or areas Driving on impassable surfaces or areas will risk the you and your electric wheelchair becoming im mobilised or overturning 13 11 5 Slippery surfaces traction Your ele...

Page 84: ... period of time Connect it up with the recharger Select a dry parking position Do not expose your electric wheelchair to high or low temperatures Cover your electric wheelchair with a suitable covering 14 1 Immobiliser key function Depending on the equipment of your electric wheelchair there are two different ways of securing it from unauthorised use L L Secure your electric wheelchair from unauth...

Page 85: ...cated on the ramp must be greater than the height to be climbed from the floor to the height of the supporting edge in a car for example the floor of the car boot Check the load capacity of the ramp s of the life or of the hoist For safety reasons your electric wheelchair should be loaded into a car or onto the necessary ramps only unoccupied without any person or baggage on board The loading shou...

Page 86: ...air must be secured in accordance with the DIN 75078 Parts 1 and 2 standard for powered vehicles in order for it to be conducted by persons with restricted mobility The electric wheelchair has the following lashing points Front two rigging eyelets Rear one rigging eyelet L L No other securing is required if your vehicle is equipped with a PARAVAN docking station See Section 5 4 2 Available accesso...

Page 87: ...s the lifting arm and the sitting functions must also be operated via the control panel On off key Selection of profile movement levels mode seat functions Direction indicator right left keys LCD diagnostic LED brightness sensor Display colour MODE key for switching function drive program seat functions PROFILE key selection of movement levels Joystick determines direction of travel Horn key Funct...

Page 88: ...lds on the display Symbols of the status indicator Charging status of the storage batteries Direction indicator left On off light System status tortoise speed control active Direction indicator right Time Hazard lights on off Current seat function current driving profile L L Symbols play an active part in the hazard lights function Fig 46 Function keys Fig 47 Status display ...

Page 89: ...e on off switch upwards The status display briefly flashes and the last selected function in terms of movement level seat function is shown Press the switch downwards again to Select movement levels 1 to 5 Then switch to the seat functions Switch off Push the on off switch upwards The power wheelchair switches itself off assuming it is already swit ched on ...

Page 90: ...allation swit ches itself on and the light symbol lights up blue Press once more Light off Fig 50 Light symbol colour Fig 51 Light on and off j Press key or for the respective direction indicator left or right The selected direction indicator will flash Press once more direction indicator switches off Fig 52 Turn signal right left k j 16 1 5 Switch light on and off ...

Page 91: ...hazard lights key for the hazard lights on function The hazard lights switch themselves on while the hazard lights symbol flashes red and both direction of travel symbols flash green Press the key again the hazard lights hazard lights symbol switch themselves off Fig 53 Symbols colour Fig 54 Hazard lights on off j ...

Page 92: ...ey Profile to switch to a higher or lower drive program 1 to 5 Key to change speed in the drive program Display of the current speed km h Trip display in kilometres Display turns black when a charging device is connected If the wheelchair is switched on the charging status indicator is the only thing shown First connect the charging lead for the charging device at the joystick then plug the power ...

Page 93: ...ed into 5 levels once you drill down Press the switch upwards or downwards to switch to a higher or lower sub level The selected drive program and sub level will appear on the display Push the joystick in the direction in which you wish to travel The power wheelchair moves in the selected direction Move forwards Turn to the right Move backwards Turn to the left See section 3 Safety notes Fig 57 Se...

Page 94: ...t functions menu will appear on the display L L Only the released or available functions can be selected To make the desired setting adjust the seat seat position lifting of seat backrest tilting of seat ang le for legs legroom or electric footrest via the joystick by moving it forwards or backwards Switch back to the drive program with the profile key The power wheelchair is ready to drive See se...

Page 95: ...ar on the display Move the joystick left right to access the options year month date day of the week hours and minutes Select the desired option by mo ving the joystick left right Move the joystick up down to select exactly the setting you want To save and quit the menu go to Quit and close it by moving the joystick up down Fig 60 Set time function menu Fig 61 Setting the time and date ...

Page 96: ...y Fig 62 Set clock to visible invisible Select the program function Press and hold the hazard lights key The Settings menu appears Use the joystick to select Set time Move the joystick left right Select 12h 24h display or Off by moving the joystick left right To save quit the program Move the joystick left right ...

Page 97: ...are version Select the program function Press and hold the hazard lights key Select Auto Backlight from the settings Select On Off by moving the joystick left right To save quit the menu 16 1 13 Adjust display brightness automatic Select the program function Press and hold the hazard lights key Select Back lighting from the settings Select the intensity of the lighting 0 to 100 in 10 stages by mo ...

Page 98: ...FF button until you hear a beeping sound Move the joystick forwards until you hear a beeping sound Move the joystick backwards until you hear a beeping sound Switch on and a padlock symbol appears Move the joystick forwards until you hear a beeping sound Move the joystick backwards until you hear a beeping sound The Functions menu is now available the last function selected is shown Fig 65 Lock sy...

Page 99: ... displace ment motors such as the lifting arm and the sitting functions must also be operated via the control panel On off key Direction indicator right left keys Display showing the signal currently active light indicator Display colour MODE key for switching function drive program seat function PROFILE key selection of movement levels Joystick Horn key Function key for selecting drilling down to...

Page 100: ...ons displayed in the assigned fields on the display Symbols of the status indicator Charging status of the storage batteries Direction indicator left On light System status tortoise speed control Direction indicator right Time Hazard lights L L Symbols play an active part in the hazard lights function Fig 68 Function keys Fig 69 Status display ...

Page 101: ... switch off Fig 70 On off key Start Push the on off switch The last selected function in terms of movement level seat function is shown Switch off Push the on off switch The power wheelchair switches itself off assuming it is already swit ched on Fig 71 Speed control tortoise active ...

Page 102: ...installation swit ches itself on and the light symbol lights up blue Press once more light off Fig 72 Light symbol colour Fig 73 Light on and off 16 2 5 Switch light on and off Press key or for the respective direction indicator left or right The selected direction indicator will flash Press once more direction indicator switches off Fig 74 Turn signal right left ...

Page 103: ... hazard lights key for the hazard lights on function The hazard lights switch themselves on while the hazard lights symbol flashes red and both direction of travel symbols flash yellow Press the key again the hazard lights hazard lights symbol switch themselves off Fig 75 Symbols colour Fig 76 Hazard lights on off ...

Page 104: ... a higher or lower drive program Key to change speed in the drive program Display showing trip in kilometres and current speed km h Display is blank when a charging device is connected If the wheelchair is switched on the charging status indicator is the only thing shown First connect the charging lead for the charging device at the joystick then plug the power cable for the charging device into t...

Page 105: ...lected drive profile will appear on the display Press the relevant key to select a higher or lower maximum end speed in the respective drive profile The preference within the drive profile will appear on the display Push the joystick in the direction in which you wish to travel The power wheelchair moves in the selected direction Move forwards Turn to the right Move backwards Turn to the left See ...

Page 106: ... moving the joystick left right The respective seat function will appear on the display L L Only the released or available functions can be selected Adjust the seat via the joystick push forwards or backwards The seat carries out the desired function Switch back to the drive program with the mode key The power wheelchair is ready to drive See section 3 Safety notes Fig 81 Display of seat functions...

Page 107: ...will appear on the display Move the joystick right to access the options year month date day of the week hours and minutes Select the desired option by moving the joystick left right Move the joystick up down to select exactly the setting you want To save and quit the menu go to Quit and close it by moving the joystick up down Fig 82 Set time function menu Fig 83 Setting the time and date ...

Page 108: ...ide clock configure 12h 24h display Fig 84 Set clock to visible invisible Select the program function Press and hold the keys The Settings menu appears Use the joystick to select Display time Select 12h 24h display or Off by moving the joystick left right To save quit the program ...

Page 109: ...ed keys Select the preferred option by moving the joystick left right To save quit the menu 16 2 13 Adjust the display background and brightness Select the program function Press and hold the slower and faster speed keys Select Back lighting from the settings Select the intensity of the lighting as a percentage by moving the joystick left right To save quit the menu Fig 86 Setting the display brig...

Page 110: ...tched off Turn the controls on and press and hold the ON OFF button until you hear a beeping sound Move the joystick forwards until you hear a beeping sound Move the joystick backwards until you hear a beeping sound Switch on and a padlock symbol appears Move the joystick forwards until you hear a beeping sound Move the joystick backwards until you hear a beeping sound The Functions menu is now av...

Page 111: ... should have practised the manoeuvre often enough in the presence of another person You should consider what could happen if you were to fall to the floor without anyone being there to help you L L We recommend allowing another person to help you You should however inform this person of the risks involved Always fully discuss the procedure for the move Never support yourself against the drive cont...

Page 112: ...e when getting out from the side During any move from the side follow this sequence of actions Position the electric wheelchair side on Set the required seat height Switch the electric wheelchair off Fold the foot rests up Swing armrest upwards Move Fig 89 Move foot rests Fig 90 Move armrest ...

Page 113: ...ng little maintenance However the following considerations should be kept in mind to ensure problem free functioning It should be handled with care It should be kept clean It should be serviced annually 18 1 Service partners Where problems should arise please get in touch with your medical supplies store or dealer or contact PA RAVAN GmbH directly See Section 1 1 Your manufacturer L L For executio...

Page 114: ...d to clean the electric wheelchair Be careful that no elect ronics come in contact with water Only the following should be used for cleaning the frame and plastic components or painted layer Mild soaps containing no scouring additives For disinfection of covers the seat and back cover conventional surface disinfectants and damp micro fibre cloths should be used ...

Page 115: ...mentally friendly disposal L L National and regional regulations on the disposal of waste should be followed For the purposes of recycling the electric wheelchair can be dismantled into following principal materials Metals Plastics and composite materials Electronic waste Accumulators An effort should be made to achieve a high level of recycling appropriate to the type and nature of the waste mate...

Page 116: ...ging is largely made of recyclable and environmentally harm less materials such as Wood e g pallets and outer packaging Metal e g tensioning straps Bubble wrap L L Take advantage of the opportunity to recycle the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner Recycling of waste is preferable to disposing of it Fig 91 Recycling ...

Page 117: ...following steps should be taken before putting it back into use Check all safety devices and repair them where necessary Undertake a complete service and revision Clean thoroughly L L The electric wheelchair must be completely cleaned and subjected to a thorough inspection by a service technician authorised by PARAVAN GmbH before being put back into use See Section 18 Care and maintenance ...

Page 118: ...es 118 19 3 Notes on transfer Where the PARAVAN electric wheelchair is transferred to new user all technical documentation required for safe use and operation such as The User s Manual and Service logs must be passed on to the new user See Section 18 Care and maintenance ...

Page 119: ...stick button with your hand Low Battery This message appears when the control system detects that the battery voltage has dropped below 16 V Check the state of the batteries and the connections in the con trol system High battery voltage This message appears when the control system detects that the battery voltage has risen above 35 V The most common reason for this is that you have overcharged th...

Page 120: ... in the control system Gone to sleep This message appears when the control system has been inactive for longer than the time period defined by the SleepTimer parameter Gyro disconnected This message appears when the control system detects that the gyro module is no longer connected Reconnect the gyro module and restart the system Bad cable This message appears when the control system detects an er...

Page 121: ...ntire electrical system from any overload of electri cal devices by activating immediately to cut off electricity from your electric wheelchair See Section 21 2 Main safety switch Secondary safety switch This protects all other electric devices and ancillary devices such as breathing apparatuses See Section 21 3 Secondary safety switch Protection against overload When you are travelling downhill t...

Page 122: ...A pivoted green flag indicates that the main safety switch has been activated triggered 21 2 1 Resetting the main safety switch Push the flag indicating that the mains switch has been activated back into its original position You should be able to hear and feel it click back into place The electric wheelchair is now ready for use once more Fig 92 Main safety switch activ Fig 93 Main safety switch ...

Page 123: ... on the left under the electric wheelchair s cladding L L A raised button indicates that the secondary safety switch has activated 21 3 1 Resetting the secondary safety switch Remove cladding See Section 12 Removing and reattaching the chassis clad ding Press the safety button in Reattach cladding The electric wheelchair is now ready for use once more Fig 95 Secondary safety switch ...

Page 124: ...downhill stretch the safety system switches to emergency stop in order to prevent damage to the electrical system control electronics etc L L If the overload protection feature is activated triggered then this will be indicated by a slow braking of the electric wheelchair until it stops moving 21 4 1 Resetting the overload protection Switch on an electrical device such as your lighting The excess ...

Page 125: ...ct a variety of ancillary devices with a voltage of 12 or 24 volts to the electric wheelchair s own on board network If you have a need for this facility for example for a breathing apparatus please contact PARAVAN GmbH The external connections will be made to suit the needs of the affected user and the cable loop will be cut or relayed as necessary See Section 1 1 Your manufacturer ...

Page 126: ...eplacement or maintenance tasks are practically no longer necessary If your electric wheelchair was delivered to you without a lighting sys tem you can retrofit the system at any time Take the following steps in the following sequence when switching on the lighting system Select the menu in the control Switch on the lighting See Section 16 Controls Components of the lighting system LED front headl...

Page 127: ...losed The system is not designed to need or allow any refilling or topping up the electrolyte battery acid The state of charge or capacity of the accumulators can be seen from the control panel Red zone Low capacity must be recharged immediately Yellow zone Sufficient energy still available recharge as soon as the opportunity arises Green zone Accumulator fully loaded full capacity See Section 16 ...

Page 128: ...recharger when the electric wheelchair is not in use The recharger supplied switches automatically to maintain charge thus guaranteeing you that your accumulators in your electric wheelchair will always be ready for use and fully charged If the accumulators are left in an uncharged state for too long they will become deeply discharged and will no longer be capable of recharging and or will need to...

Page 129: ...nction or your electric wheelchair Move the lift arm upwards Remove cladding See Section 12 Removing and reattaching the chassis clad ding Disconnect power connection Disassemble the accumulators Remove the accumulators from the battery casing using the hand straps provided Transfer the remaining part of the power connection onto the new accumulator Place the new accumulator in the battery casing ...

Page 130: ...ll capacity The best way to do this is to recharge nightly The charging time for your electric wheelchair should be 8 hours without any interruption The charging cycle is complete when the green lamp lights up Always keep your electric wheelchair connected to the recharging device when not in use to maintain its charge L L If you follow these care tips your accumulator will provide you with the hi...

Page 131: ...y charging has started Check the charging status has it reached full capacity The re charging process is now complete Dismantle the recharging device in the opposite sequence L L After completing charging undo the connection between the mains supply at the mains plug from the charging device LED Functions Yellow LED illuminated The battery charger loads in the main loading phase Yellow and first g...

Page 132: ...s of 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive L L Read the Users Manual packed separately with the charging device 21 10 3 Positioning the charging device Use only in dry areas Do not cover any openings on the housing Ensure adequate ventilation Do not place in the vicinity of devices giving off heat radiation e g under lamps beside heating etc L L Durin...

Page 133: ...0 Back angle Backward 67 Side frame repositioning Thoracic area 30mm side Seat area 50mm side Lumbar support 4 levels Height adjustment 70mm Curvature 0mm 25mm Adjustment of foot position 120mm Seat length adjustment optional 180mm Foot angle adjustment optional 0 90 Electric foot rest optional 0 90 Head support 5 positions Armrest 6 axes with 12 individual adjustments Weights Empty weight includi...

Page 134: ...hout foot rests reverse movement 900mm Total height standard seat including head support 1240mm Total height standard seat without head support 1050mm Electrics Accumulators 2 x 12 Volt Lights LED directional indicators LED front and rear lights Range 35km Suspension tyres Distance between wheels for drive axle 560mm Distance between wheels for rear axle 370mm Wheelbase 640mm Dimensions of front w...

Page 135: ...ndard 6 km h optional max 10km h The maximum range was measured under test conditions Weight terrain and weather conditions may influence this figure in everyday operation When travelling on steeply inclined terrains do not use top speed and also travel with particular care where the seat height has beem adjusted there is seat tilt or where the seat length has been changed and on uneven surfaces e...

Page 136: ...m your dealer or from PARAVAN GmbH See Section 1 1 Your manufacturer WARNING Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheelchair in a state not conforming to its state upon delivery Material damage to the electric wheelchair through non au thorised or incorrectly installed components Do not make any technical changes to your electric wheelchair Only operate your electric wheelchair in...

Page 137: ...term excess oxygen from escaping before being fully recombined at the negative electrode Where charging is done improperly hydrogen will be emitted as well as oxygen at the negative electrode This hydrogen will not be converted into water but may escape through the safety valve if a threshold excess pressure is reached possibly reaching the oxygen contained in the gas space If you avoid improper c...

Page 138: ... book 1 Inspection 12 months after commissioning Date Signature Stamp 2 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 3 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 4 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 5 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 6 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp 7 Inspection annual Date Signature Stamp ...

Page 139: ...General Information Prepare Operate Help Technology Systems and technical documentation 139 23 3 EU Declaration of Conformity Fig 102 EU Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 140: ...back support Where using tilting always wear your safety belt Where using tilting travel only at half the speed of the selected driving level Seat and back support in the special orthopaedic seat Adjust the back support only as far as absolutely necessary as the motor does not have the power to lift the weight of the driver Use the tilt function first Be careful of other components the backpack et...

Page 141: ...not become caught up by the obstacle as this may cause the electric wheelchair to topple over Seat adjustment forward and back When you are moving the seat back or forwards make sure that the foot supports positioned at a low height When driving the electric wheelchair make sure that the seat is not in its foremost position as this could generate a danger of overbalancing Control Joystick Your ele...

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