AAT V-MAX+ Installation and operating instructions

Pushing and Braking Aid
Translation of the original user's manual GB

CE Declaration of conformity
The company AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH herewith declares that the
products of the power system v-max+are developed and manufactured ac-
cording to the general guidelines 2007/47/EG and 2006/42/EG of the Eu-
ropean Union.
This declaration loses all validity, if the above mentioned devices have
been tampered with or changed in any way without the knowledge and
agreement of the company AAT Alber Antriebstechnik.
Signature of the manufacturer:
Markus Alber
Managing partner
AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH
The power system v-max+is being tested
according to the norm DIN EN 12184
and DIN EN 12182 and at the instituti-
on for certification of medical products
GmbH, Technical University Berlin.
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AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH
Postfach 10 05 60 · D-72426 Albstadt
Tel.: +49.74 31.12 95-0 · Fax.: 12 95 35
[email protected] · www.aat-online.de
v-max_plus_gb_07/2011

Table of contents
CE Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 How to use this user's manual . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Warranty and liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Description of the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Adequate use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 General survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Dimensioned sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Standard scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.6 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Assembly and initial operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Mega battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Hook on the v-max+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.4 Detach the v-max+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5 Pushing and control grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.6 Functional check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Safety instructions and hazard notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 Special information concerning the operation . . . . 18
4.2 Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 Operation / attendant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4 Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.6 Conditions of paths, walkways etc. . . . . . . . . . 20
4.7 Charge of batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.8 Power unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.9 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.10 Mounting the brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.11 Technical requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.1 Maximm total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.2 Mega battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6 Control and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1 Control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 On/Off push button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3 Charge condition of the mega battery pack. . . . . . 25
6.4 Control light to indicate malfunction . . . . . . . . 26
6.5 Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.6 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.1 Mega battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.2 Voltage converter for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 28
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8 Care, maintenance and recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.1 New user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.2 Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.3 Mega battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.4 Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.5 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.6 Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9 Warranty and liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.1 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.2 Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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1 General information
Congratulations! You acquired a pushing and braking aid, operated by an
assistant which can be adapted to almost any type of heavy-duty wheel-
chair by a special holding device.
v-max+assists the attendant to push and brake the wheelchair. It facilita-
tes the driving up of slopes and brakes automatically when going downhill
thus providing extra safety for both the assistant and the wheelchair user.
With the v-max+you can transport a person safely and without great phy-
sical effort up a maximum slope of 12 %. The v-max+ is also suitable to
transport a person on level ground. The device is compact, light-weight
and manouverable.
The v-max+is dedicated for the Type Class A and B according to the norm
12184.
The sticker with the device’s serial number is located at the bottom side
of the housing.
1.1 How to use this user's manual
The user’s manual is part of the delivery package and instruct you step by
step about the safe and adequate use of the v-max+,Operating the
v-max+takes a certain skill.
Please read this user’s manual carefully and particularly take note of the
safety instructions before you use the v-max+for the first time.
After reading, please store this user’s manual at an appropriate place for
further reference.
1.2 Instruction
In the interest of your safety the v-max+may only be operated by trained
personnel.
Instruction on how to operate the device is part of the delivery package
and takes place with your authorized dealer or an AAT representative.
Please read this user’s manual carefully and particularly take note of the
safety instructions before you use the movilino for the first time.
1.3 Care and maintenance
One of the most important aspects concerning the maintenance of the
v-max+is charging the seal lead acid batteries. They are part of the batte-
ry pack and must be charged every time after using the device.
Other than that your v-max+does not need much care or maintenance.
More extensive instructions you find in chapter 8.
1.4 Warranty and liability
For damage that was caused by inadequate use disregarding this manual
we assume no liability whatsoever. (Please read chapter 9 for more detai-
led information concerning warranty and liability).
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2 Description of the product
2.1 Adequate use
Please use the braking and pushing aid exclusively for the transportation
of physically disabled persons.
Said person should be able to sit properly without help, otherwise you
should secure them with a safety belt. The latter is an accessory available
at AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH.
In addition, the arms of the person to be transported should not protrude
over the arm rests of the wheelchair during the transportation process.
FIn the interest of your safety you may not use the v-max+on escalators or
moving belts!
FTransporting other kinds of loads is explicitly prohibited!
FOnly authorized operators may use the v-max+. Therefore never leave the
v-max+unattended.
FDue to safety reasons the v-max+may only be operated by trained per-
sonnel who are physically and intellectually capable to handle the device
in all situations of operation.
FPlease note the wheelchair manufacturer’s specifications (wheels’ air
pressure, maximum approved total weight, maximum incline, etc.) when
using the v-max+. You may under no circumstances exceed the specified
limiting values!
FPlease avoid driving on unpaved or unfortified grounds such as sand,
mud, loose gravel, ice or snow.
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2.2 General survey
= control grip
= v-max+power unit
= heavy-duty wheels incl. handrim and toothed ring
= brackets on the wheelchair
= mega battery pack incl. bag
= pushing grip
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2.2.1 Control grip
= speed control
= rocker switch backwards/forwards
= link to hold grips
= helix cable
2.2.2 Power unit
= control grip
= power switch
= driving unit's link to the wheelchair
= mega battery pack
= socket for power cable (out) and charging cable (in)
= socket for power cable on the v-max+
= control panel
2.2.3 Control panel
= push button On/Off
= indicator of battery charge and malfunction
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2.3 Technical data
*Limiting values stipulated by the wheelchair manufacturers must be no-
ted and observed.
** Range and climbing potential depends, among other factors, on the
weight of the person to be transported, the road conditions, the territory,
etc.
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Measurements
height = 275 mm
width = 630 mm
depth = 185 mm
Weight
power unit incl. handle = 13,5 kg
mega battery pack = 14,3 kg
power cable = 0,2 kg
bag for batteries incl. velcro straps = 0,3 kg
charger = 0,3 kg
total weight = 28,6 kg
Limits for mounting the v-max+on a wheelchair seat width of 60 cm and more
Max. approved total weight 300 kg (person, wheelchair, v-max+)*
Speed
continually adjustable
5,5 km / h forward
3 km / h backward
Max. slope up to 12 %**
Capacity with one battery charge up to 11,5 km**
Batteries 2 x 12 V / 22 Ah
Direct current motor 24 V / 419 W
Storing an operating temperature - 20° C to + 60° C / - 10° C to + 50° C
Noise level The device’s A weighted noise level lies typically below 60 dB
Vibration specifications The weighted RMS value of acceleration the upper body is
exposed to lies typically below 2,5 m/s²
In the interest of progress we reserve the right for technical changes.

2.4 Dimensioned sketch
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