Quickie WheelDrive, User Manual

Page 1: ...WheelDrive USER MANUAL EN Power assist 9008027D...

Page 2: ...2 WheelDrive WheelDrive...

Page 3: ...on provided is valid for the product in its standard version Sunrise Medical can therefore not be held liable for any damage resulting from speci cations of the product deviating from the standard con...

Page 4: ...adjustment options 12 4 Use of the power assist 13 4 1 Activating the power assist 13 4 2 Charging the batteries 14 4 3 Using the batteries 16 4 4 Driving using the rims 16 4 5 Obstacles and slopes 17...

Page 5: ...5 WheelDrive WheelDrive 9 Technical speci cations 32 9 1 CE declaration and requirements 32 9 2 Technical information 32 10 Labellling 34 10 1 Markings on the power assist 34 11 Guarantee 35...

Page 6: ...regarding the use maintenance or safety of your wheelchair In case there is no authorised dealer in your area or you have any questions contact Sunrise Medical either in writing or by telephone For in...

Page 7: ...een tested for compliance with the relevant requirements regarding electromagnetic radiation EMC requirements This implies the power assist can be used under normal circumstances Note It cannot be exc...

Page 8: ...speci c use circumstances additional safety instructions may be required Please contact your dealer immediately if you observe a potential danger during the use of the product The power assist is sui...

Page 9: ...cations It is advised never to use the power assist on a slope with an angle of more than 6 above this angle the power assist can be insu cient While driving on a slope and taking obstacles only use t...

Page 10: ...e power assistance while driving The amount of support that is provided is dependent on the selected pro le and the force applied to the rim The smaller Drive rim provides continuous support and can b...

Page 11: ...lchair with the power assist at a time Do not allow young children to drive unsupervised in a wheelchair with the power assist 3 3 The wheelchair The power assist is compatible with most common wheelc...

Page 12: ...down slopes of any kind Adjust your speed to maintain safe control If the speed exceeds approximately 10 km h the power assist will enable the braking on the motor feature to limit the speed increase...

Page 13: ...ach pro le and support level with speci c driving characteristics can be selected by pushing the appropriate button on the user interface An appropriate driving pro le and speed should be chosen depen...

Page 14: ...switched ON the charging level of the main battery is indicated via the battery indication LEDs on the user interface gure 6 Warning In case all battery indication LEDs are o when the power assist is...

Page 15: ...pty deep discharge of the batteries will damage the batteries Never pull the cable to remove the battery charger from the mains or charge connector Always attach the black connector cover if no batter...

Page 16: ...not push your ngers in any openings to prevent possible injuries or damages 4 4 Driving using the rims Assist rim A in gure 10 This rim works the same as the rims on a manual wheelchair By using these...

Page 17: ...ciently charged Always use the Drive rims in a smooth and uniform way to get the best driving experience 4 5 Obstacles and slopes Take extra care when taking obstacles such as thresholds curbs and nar...

Page 18: ...g up or down a slope only drive up down a slope using the Assist rims and only in case you would feel comfortable doing so even with a manual wheelchair without Power assist Avoid sudden jerky movemen...

Page 19: ...dealer At the rear side of a power assist wheel there is an anti tip plate in which 2 cone shaped supports are screwed gure 11 The position of the supports is dependent on the brand and type of your...

Page 20: ...e removed when a person is sitting in the wheelchair Mounting a wheel gure 15 To mount a wheel the wheel handle has to be pulled upwards in the open position 1 Position the axle in the hole of the ada...

Page 21: ...l with the battery pack If the wheel handle is not completely closed the power assist cannot be switched on 4 7 Storage When the power assist is not in use it must be stored in a dry place where it wi...

Page 22: ...open position no support is possible The system will detect this situation and will switch o the power 2 A continuous Power assist request during about wheel rotation will disable the Power assist fu...

Page 23: ...23 WheelDrive 6 To save energy and to avoid possible unintended activations the power will be switched o automatically after approximately 15 minutes of not using the power assist...

Page 24: ...ng down a curb you can temporarily rotate the anti tips in an upwards position This can be done by pulling the anti tip backwards and rotating it upwards gure 22 By again pulling the anti tip backward...

Page 25: ...ation Never use the Drive rim for carrying the power assist in any way this can damage the Drive rim The power assist must always be switched o when being transported The battery pack of the power ass...

Page 26: ...ntioned in chapter 9 Technical speci cations For information about dimensions and weight of the power assist please refer to chapter 9 Technical speci cations Ensure that any detachable parts are secu...

Page 27: ...t using the batteries for an extended period of time can damage them Do not use the power assist if the batteries are almost run down and never if the batteries are completely empty This can seriously...

Page 28: ...the batteries Furthermore wear on the tyres when driving with soft tyres is unnecessarily high Caution Never exceed the maximum tyre pressure Tyres should only be replaced by a quali ed specialist pl...

Page 29: ...ssible please ask your local authority about the possibilities for recycling or environmentally friendly disposal of the materials Various di erent plastics and metals were used in the manufacture of...

Page 30: ...m noti cation To help you to understand some particular behaviour and to solve simple problems the power assist o ers you the following signalling After switching ON the following signalling can occur...

Page 31: ...d for 15 minutes Turn on the system if you want to use the power assist again Wheel handle not closed Close the wheel handle and put on the system if you want to use the power assist again Battery is...

Page 32: ...O 7176 14 2008 Power and control systems for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters Requirements and test methods EN 62304 2006 Medical device software Software life cycle processes ISO 7176 21...

Page 33: ...Ah Battery charge temperature C 0 till 40 Battery storage temperature C 20 till 40 Battery service life 500 load cycles Maximum user weight kg lbs 130 20 5 Battery charger N100 24 reference number Ind...

Page 34: ...D Serial number 2 Power assist manufacturer label 3 Battery identi cation label E Date of manufacture F Article number G Serial number 4 Firmware version label Note Never remove or cover up the marki...

Page 35: ...or the following reasons a Normal wear and tear which include but is not limited to the following parts where tted batteries armrest pads upholstery tyres brakes shoes ferrules etc b Any overloading o...

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Page 37: ...V P O Box 265 7500 AG Enschede The Netherlands www indes eu The WheelDrive is a product of Indes Production Management B V and is in conformity with the provisions of the medical devices directive co...

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