Vermeiren Carpo 4 deluxe, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...VERMEIREN Carpo 4 deluxe I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...product sold Version A April 2012 All rights reserved including translation No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form what so ever print photocopy microfilm or any other process without written permission of the publisher or processed duplicated or distributed by using electronic systems N V Vermeiren N V 2012 ...

Page 3: ... 2 9 Driving the scooter over steps 14 2 10 Operator control 14 2 11 Neutral 15 2 12 Transport in the car 16 2 13 Automatic Power shut down 16 2 14 Charging the batteries 17 3 Installation and adjustment 18 3 1 Tools 18 3 2 Manner of delivery 18 3 3 Adjusting the steering unit 19 3 4 Adjusting the seat 19 3 5 Adjusting the back 20 3 6 Adjusting the armrests 21 3 7 Tyre changing 21 3 8 Thermal fuse...

Page 4: ...f the scooter This manual will help you get acquainted with the operation of your scooter Following the user instructions and the maintenance instructions are an essential part of the warranty This manual reflects the latest product developments Vermeiren has the right to introduce changes without the obligation to adapt or replace previously delivered models For any further questions please consu...

Page 5: ... When providing for individual requirements body size and weight max 150 kg physical and psychological condition residential circumstances environment should be taken into consideration Your scooter should be used on flat surfaces where all four wheels are touching the ground and where there is sufficient contact to propel the wheels equally You should practice for use on uneven surfaces cobblesto...

Page 6: ... Do not use your scooter in snowing misty or heavy windy conditions L When storing or parking your scooter outside protect it with a shrouding cover against humidity L High levels of humidity or very cold conditions can reduce the performance of your scooter L Use your scooter strictly in accordance with regulations Avoid driving straight over obstacles e g step edge of the curb or down from high ...

Page 7: ...mantled height 735 mm seat removed steering unit folded Total mass 140 kg Mass of heaviest part that can be dismantled or removed 115 kg without seat or 100 5 kg without seat and batteries Masses of parts that can be dismantled or removed Seat 25 kg Batteries 14 50 kg Static stability downhill 10 Static stability uphill 10 Static stability sideways 10 Dynamic stability 6 Maximum safe slope 6 Obsta...

Page 8: ...and use humidity 30 We reserve the right to introduce technical changes Measurement tolerance 15 mm 1 5 kg The theoretical driving distance will be reduced if the scooter is used frequently on slopes rough ground or to climp curbs Maximum driving distance is based on an ambient temperature of 20 C a 100 kg driver and a brand new fully recharged battery by a constant driving speed at 12 8 km h with...

Page 9: ...er Rollator holder Rearview mirror L WARNING Risk of injury Only use the seat belt as a seat positioning device Pelvic safety belt 1 6 Location identification plate The location of the identification plate is under the battery cover just below the seat 1 7 Explanation of symbols Maximum mass Minimum slope Maximum speed Indoor and outdoor use Not crash tested Indoor use Only for battery charger Sep...

Page 10: ... on L WARNING Avoid using any transmitter receiver or cell phones in the immediate environment of your scooter for as long as it is turned on L WARNING Check the area for transmitter masts and avoid using the scooter close to them L WARNING If involuntary movements or braking occur turn off the scooter as soon as it is safe to do so Interfering electromagnetic fields may have a negative effect on ...

Page 11: ...sity This is called its immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection At this time current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V m immunity level which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI This powered vehicle model as shipped with no further modification has an immunity level of 20 V m without any accessories 2 2 Carry...

Page 12: ...s to tighten the batteries in such a way that they will not move even during drives Mount the rear plastic cover Mount the seat see Adjusting the seat chapter 2 4 Operating the brakes To apply the electromagnetic brakes 1 Let go of the speed or drive lever the electromagnetic brake in the motor will be activated the scooter will stop To apply the manual brakes 1 Pull the brake lever towards the co...

Page 13: ...s enough power for your trip If not enough capacity recharge the batteries before departure Now put the speed control on the operator control to the minimum position Your scooter is now ready for use Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and control your scooter Before using the scooter in busy or potentially dangerous areas familiarize yourself with the ...

Page 14: ...les L L L L WARNING Risk of tipping over Do not drive your vehicle in an S pattern or make erratic turnings For corners and bends use both hands to turn the handle bar in the direction you wish to take The front wheels will turn accordingly and steer the scooter into a new direction It is very important that you ensure that there is enough space allowing you to go around bends and corners Narrow p...

Page 15: ...e your uphill drive push the accelerator throttle open fully to ensure the release of a sufficient amount of power This will allow your scooter to slowly ascend the slope If your scooter is unable to drive up turn the speed control up and try again When driving on a gradient the battery indicator light might move up and down This is a normal phenomenon so please do not worry 2 7 7 Going downhill L...

Page 16: ...he ramps at the lowest speed possible 3 See the instructions in the chapter your first trip 2 9 Driving the scooter over steps It is possible to drive with your scooter over steps from 100 mm Please start from 500 mm to take these step while the user weight is 150 kg 2 10 Operator control Put the ON OFF key switch on Now the battery level indicator will light up and shows the current level of your...

Page 17: ... by the attendant or the user when not sitting in the scooter You should only use the scooter in neutral to transport the scooter or to move it out of a danger zone Put the scooter in neutral with the motor stop lever on the back of the scooter Driving 1 Put the motor stop lever on drive This will again interlock the motor and gears 2 Switch the ON OFF key ON 3 Electronically controlled driving is...

Page 18: ...g ramps When the scooter does not fit in the car it is also possible to transport the scooter by the following steps 1 Remove all loose parts prior to transporting seat etc 2 Store loose parts safely 3 If possible remove the batteries battery boxes from the seat to save weight As gel batteries are closed battery systems removal for the purpose of transportation will cause no problem 4 Fold the ste...

Page 19: ...l vary by how you drive with your scooter repeated starting stopping climbing rough terrain and will consume the capacity more quickly In wintertime the battery may respond more slowly and the battery range may be reduced Kindly also observe the accompanying operating instructions Primary 230V 50 60 Hz 270 W max Secondary 24 V 8A max Model Impulse S Max battery cap 85 Ah Charging Charge 80 cap wit...

Page 20: ...t in use they must be recharged at least every 4 to 8 weeks depending on the charge indicator Note that if you recharge the batteries too frequently they will eventually lose their capacity irretrievably Use only the supplied battery charger and no other charging equipment The manufacturer shall decline all liability for damage caused by improper charging In every case the charging cycle must not ...

Page 21: ...and out with two persons Check that the seat is firmly secured in place Locking the seat in place Do the reverse when you want to replace the seat Pull the seat lever upwards and at the same time put the receiver on the seat guide and press as far down as it will go When you hear the seat lock in place the seat lever must be in a horizontal position If it is still pulled upward the seat has not be...

Page 22: ...r down to release the backrest and fold it forward or to adjust the angle of the backrest Head rest Gently press the locking pin toward the head rest Move the head rest to the desired height Now let go of the locking pin again The head rest audibly locks into place 1 2 3 1 Seat 2 Seat depth rail 3 Seat depth adjustment lever 4 Receiver 5 Seat guide 6 Seat angle lever 1 2 4 3 5 6 1 Seat system 2 Ti...

Page 23: ...lowing before inserting the new tube Check the rim bed and the inside wall of the tyre for foreign matter and clean these properly if necessary Check the condition of the rim bed especially around the position of the air valve Please use only genuine original replacement parts No liability is accepted for damage caused by non genuine replacement parts Kindly contact your specialist dealer Assembly...

Page 24: ...cturer 3 8 Thermal fuses To protect the motor against overload your scooter have a thermal safety mechanism on the rear of your scooter The thermal fuse will automatically cut the motor to prevent overheating and thus rapid wear and tear or breakdowns You can access the thermal safety device through a gap in back of the synthetic cover For those models that have no synthetic cover the thermal safe...

Page 25: ...Check the tyre pressure and inflate them if necessary only for air tyres Check the upholstery Check the motor brakes and replace if necessary See that all the screws are tightened properly Check the scooter cleanliness cracks damage on structural parts and make it clean If necessary change the coating Switch on the electronics after verifying that the motor is engaged The load indicator indicates ...

Page 26: ...scooter not clamping between something Make sure the seat is set in the Forward position Make sure the control panel is switched OFF If you no longer use your scooter you could leave it connected to the battery charger Charging is automatically controlled by the battery charger If you remove and store the batteries kindly note the following Remove the cable clamps from the poles of the battery The...

Page 27: ... polish Dulling can be avoided by lightly greasing steel parts with Vaseline 4 3 4 Electronics L WARNING Check the plug connectors for corrosion or damage before every ride since it could affect the efficiency of the electronics L WARNING Remove the batteries before performing any maintenance to avoid involuntary conduction of currents Wipe the steering unit with a cloth moistened by a few drops o...

Page 28: ...bling especially for crushing abrasion cuts visible insulation of the inner conductor visible metallic veins kinks lumpiness color changes of the outer sleeve brittle spots Electric leads to be securely placed to avoid shearing crushing and other mechanical stresses and strains For the charger of the scooter measure the resistance of the protective braid O according to VDE 0702 1 For the charger o...

Page 29: ...city If necessary recharge the batteries Check the speed is not set to slow Thermal safety fuses disengage Motor worked too hard see Technical details Thermal safety fuses defective Batteries cannot be charged Batteries not fitted correctly ON OFF switch of the battery box not switched on Loading socket defective Wrong charger Loading device defective Involuntarily horn sounds Switch the scooter o...

Page 30: ...ist provided by the Robert Koch Institute RKI are standing in the table below The current state of the disinfectants included in the RKI list can be obtained from the Robert Koch Institute RKI homepage www rki de Active substance Product name Laundry disinfection Surface disinfection scrubbing wiping disinfection Disinfection of excretions 1 part sputum or stools 2 parts diluted solution or 1 part...

Page 31: ...ab Incidin Plus 8 6 A Ecolab Kohrsolin 2 12 3 4 AB Bode Chemie Lysoform 4 12 5 6 AB Lysoform Lysoformin 3 12 5 6 AB Lysoform Lysoformin 2000 4 6 AB Lysoform Melsept 2 12 4 6 AB B Braun Melsitt 4 12 10 4 AB B Braun Minutil 2 12 6 4 AB Ecolab Multidor 3 6 AB Ecolab Nûscosept 5 4 AB Dr Nüsken Chemie Optisept 7 4 AB Dr Schumacher Pursept FD 7 4 AB Merz Ultrasol F 3 12 5 4 AB Fresenius Kabi Amphoteric ...

Page 32: ...he guarantee excludes parts or working parts subject to natural wear and tear 6 Disposal When disposing of the scooter or the batteries observe local regulations or contact your local disposal centre or return the product to your specialist dealer who after submitting it to a hygienic procedure will be able to send it back to the manufacturer who will dispose of and recycle it correctly separating...

Page 33: ... Remarks Paraph 1 1 2012 Greasing and general servicing non 9 Disinfection book Date of the disinfection Reason Specification Substance and concentration Signature Abbreviations used in column 2 reason V Suspected infection IF Infection case W Repetition I Inspection ...

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