Alber viamobil User manual

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Gebrauchsanweisung DE
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Service Center (Deutschland)
Montag bis Donnerstag von
8.00 - 18.00 Uhr
Freitags von
8.00 - 16.00 Uhr
erreichbar unter
Telefon [phone]
(gebührenfrei)
Das viamobil ist klassifiziert
als Gerät Typ B.

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Contents
1. Introduction 2
1.1 Important safety notes– please observe carefully at all times 2
1.2 Proper use of the viamobil 2
1.3 Permissible operating conditions/locations of operation 3
1.4 Standard scope of delivery 3
1.5 Optional accessories 3
1.6 The main elements at a glance 4
2. Start-up and driving mode 5
2.1 Attaching the viamobil to the wheelchair 6
2.2 Inserting the quickpins 7
2.3 Removing the quickpins 7
2.4 Inserting the battery pack 7
2.5 Attaching the control unit 8
2.6 Switching on the viamobil 9
2.7 Selecting the direction of travel 9
2.8 Selecting the speed 10
3. Driving mode 10
3.1 Starting to drive 10
3.2 Safety circuit 11
3.3 Automatic brake engagement 11
3.4 Anti-theft protection 12
3.5 Downhill travel with the battery pack fully charged 12
3.6 Traversing obstacles 13
3.7 Manually engaging/disengaging the drive wheel
(Emergency release 14
3.8 Switching off the viamobil 15
4. Removing the viamobil from the wheelchair 16
4.1 Disconnecting the control unit 16
4.2 Removing the viamobil from the wheelchair 17
4.3 Detaching the battery pack 18
4.4 Removing the viamobil from the wheelchair 18
5. Battery pack 19
5.1 Charging the battery pack 19
5.2 Capacity indication on the battery pack display 21
5.3 Temperature indicator 21
5.4 Safety and warning notices regarding the battery pack 22
5.5 Safety and warning notices on how to store the
battery pack 22
5.6 Safety and warning notices on how to transport and
ship the battery pack 23
5.7 Safety and warning notices regarding the charger 24
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As of: 2012-10-05
6. Control unit 25
6.1 Display symbols 25
6.2 Capacity indication on the control unit display 25
6.3 Display of the selected maximum speed 26
6.4 Warnings 26
6.5 Error indicators 27
7. Anti-tippers (optional accessories) 29
7.1 Installing the Alber anti-tippers 29
7.2 Removing the Alber anti-tippers 29
8. Additional push handles (optional accessories) 30
8.1 Installing the additional push handles 30
8.2 Removing the additional push handles 30
9. Transport and storage 31
9.1 Using the viamobil as a vehicle seat in combination with a
wheelchair 31
9.2 Safety note regarding transport of the viamobil 31
9.3 Safety instruction on how to hold the viamobil 32
9.4 Safety note regarding the electrical connections 32
9.5 Storage 33
10. Safety and hazard information 33
10.1 Safety instructions 33
10.2 Obstacles 34
10.3 Danger areas and hazardous situations 35
11. Maintenance, care and disposal 35
11.1 Charging the battery pack 35
11.2 Cleaning and disinfection instructions 36
11.3 Disposal 37
11.4 Re-use 37
11.5 Maintenance 37
12. Warranty and liability 37
12.1 Warranty for defects 37
12.2 Guarantee of durability 37
12.3 Liability 38
13. Technical data 39

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1. Introduction
1.1 Important safety notes– please observe carefully at all times
The viamobil is a push and braking aid to be used exclusively by the person accompanying the wheelchair user. The viamobil must under
no circumstances be used as an electric drive system by the wheelchair user alone.
For safety reasons, the viamobil must only be operated by persons who
- have been instructed in its handling,
- are physically and mentally in a position to operate the device properly and according to the given operating conditions and
situations.
The viamobil must not be operated by patients who are visually or acoustically impaired.
Instruction in the handling and operation of the device is included in the scope of delivery. Please contact your specialist dealer or an
Alber agent to arrange for a training session. The instruction is free of charge.
If you feel a little unsure how to handle the viamobil, please contact your authorised dealer or Ulrich Alber GmbH agent for advice.
While operating the viamobil, observe the specifications of the wheelchair manufacturer (e.g. maximum slope, air pressure of tyres,
etc.), and strictly adhere to the operating instructions of the wheelchair. Never exceed any of the specified limit values.
Before using a mobile phone or similar device, always secure the wheelchair on level ground and switch off the viamobil. Avoid strong
electromagnetic fields (for example, near large electric motors), as they may interfere with the viamobil.
In rare cases, the operation of the viamobil may interfere with other electrical devices such as anti-shoplifting barriers in department
stores.
Therefore, do not start the viamobil before you have been properly instructed in its operation by an authorised
specialist dealer or an agent of Ulrich Alber GmbH!
1.2 Proper use of the viamobil
The viamobil is an add-on drive attached to a manually operated wheelchair to assist the attendant of a wheelchair user in pushing
the wheelchair. It thus enables people to take long drives without tiring as the effort for pushing and braking is greatly reduced. The
electric motor of the viamobil makes it easy to push the wheelchair up a slope. When travelling down a slope, the viamobil reduces the
speed to the set level, which makes operation of the wheelchair safer even on steep slopes.
It is forbidden to make any technical modifications to the device. Do not attach any parts other than accessories approved by Ulrich
Alber GmbH for operation with the device. The viamobil must only be operated under the following conditions:
•Full compliance with the information, instructions, and recommendations contained in this operating manual.
•The device is operated by a person who has been instructed in its use.
•No technical modifications have been made to the device by the user or by any third party.
•While the viamobil is in use, the arms of the person sitting in the wheelchair must not project over the armrests of the wheelchair.
A trained operator is a person who has been instructed in the operation of the viamobil and in related tasks and who has been made
aware of the possible hazards associated with the improper use of the device. The instruction session is provided by the authorised
dealer or by an agent of Ulrich Alber GmbH. The operation of the viamobil by non-instructed or unqualified persons is strictly prohib-
ited.
The viamobil must not be used for transportation tasks that contravene the intended use of the device. This applies in particular to any
types of load transport such as the transport of household objects by means of a wheelchair plus viamobil.
The use of the viamobil for any of the following purposes is deemed improper by Ulrich Alber GmbH:
•Use or operation of the device that contravenes the instructions and recommendations in this operating manual.
•Exceedance of the technical limits laid down in this operating manual.
•Technical modifications to the device.
•Attachment and/or use of parts and accessories that have not been supplied or approved by Ulrich Alber GmbH.
Damage resulting from
•using the device improperly or
•use by a person who has not been instructed in the handling of the device
shall not be deemed by Ulrich Alber GmbH as part of the company's liability.
While the viamobil is in use, the person sitting in the wheelchair must remain still. Please note that their specific condition may cause
some patients to move in an uncoordinated manner. Stop using the device in these cases until the patient has settled down.
The person operating the device should be capable at all times to react to such sudden movements of the person being conveyed. It is,
therefore, up to the person operating the viamobil to decide whether a person can be safely transported on the device.
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Before using the device, carefully read all safety and hazard information contained in the individual chapters of
this operating manual.
1.3 Permissible operating conditions/locations of operation
The viamobil must only be used at ambient temperatures between -25°C and +50°C.
Observe the permissible operating conditions of the wheelchair to which the viamobil is attached (see wheelchair manual). Any limits
regarding the operation of the wheelchair (e.g. maximum climbing capability, maximum permissible height of obstacles, max. load, etc.)
must also be observed during the use of the viamobil!
Avoid using the wheelchair on soft ground (e.g. loose chipping, sand, mud, snow, ice or deep puddles).
Observe the safety and hazard information provided in the individual chapters of the operating manual.
1.4 Standard scope of delivery
•Drive unit
•Control unit
•Automatic charger
•Battery pack
•Operating instructions
1.5 Optional accessories
•Anti-tippers
•Additional push handles
We recommend using only original accessories supplied by Ulrich Alber GmbH.
The viamobil is designed in such a way that best performance is achieved when using Alber original accessories. Ulrich Alber GmbH shall
not be liable for damage to the product or accidents (e.g. fire) caused by a malfunction of non-original accessories or spare parts (e.g.
fire due to explosion of the battery pack, leaks, etc.). The warranty does not cover repairs for damage caused by the malfunction of
non-original accessories. Ulrich Alber GmbH will, however, carry out such repairs for you at a charge.
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1.6 The main elements at a glance
(please fold out overview drawing in document cover)
Drive unit
Lower bolt 1
Mount 2
Upper bolt 3
Push handle holder 4
Carrying handle 5
Releasing device 6
Drive wheel 7
Holder for anti-tippers 8
Battery pack
Battery pack housing 9
Battery pack display 10
Automatic charger / control unit connection 11
Releasing device 12
Control unit
Control unit housing 13
ON/OFF button 14
Sensor field anti-theft protection 15
Display 16
Adjustment wheel for preselecting the speed 17
Driving direction switch 18
Driving lever 19
Locking wheel 20
Plug 21
Holder (on the wheelchair) 22
Key for anti-theft protection 23
Automatic charger
Automatic charger housing 24
LED display 25
Charging plug 26
Mains plug 27
Anti-tippers
Anti-tipper, complete 28
Release button 29
Toothed section 30
On the wheelchair
Lower holder 31
Upper holder 32
Fork of the upper holder 33
Quickpin 34
Quickpin releasing device 35

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2. Start-up and driving mode
The viamobil is supplied to you ready for operation. This means that
•special brackets ([31] and [32]) to which the viamobil is attached have been mount-
ed on either side of the wheelchair,
•the viamobil has been fitted to the wheelchair,
•the viamobil control unit [13] has been mounted on the push handles of the wheel-
chair or the additional push handles of the viamobil, which are available as optional
accessories,
•and, if necessary, anti-tippers have been attached to the wheelchair or the viamobil
(see chapter 7 for more information).
Your viamobil is, thus, ready for operation and can be started and operated by follow-
ing the instructions in the chapters contained in this operating manual and the instruc-
tions given in the free instruction session of your authorised dealer or an agent of
Ulrich Alber GmbH.
The installation of the brackets ([31] and [32]) on the wheelchair
and all necessary adjustments to the viamobil must be carried out by
Ulrich Alber GmbH, its agents or your authorised specialist dealer.
Regularly check the brackets ([31] and [32]) to ensure that they
are firmly screwed to the wheelchair. If a screw connection has
become loose, contact your specialist dealer or Alber agent to have
it retightened. It may be necessary to readjust the device.
Alber provides brackets of various designs (single-part or multiple-
part brackets). The bracket shown in the figures of this operating
manual may, therefore, deviate from that attached to your bracket.
Follow the operating and safety instructions as well as the hazard
information contained in this operating manual before putting your
viamobil into operation.
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2.1 Attaching the viamobil to the wheelchair
•Make sure that both manual drive wheels have been properly attached to the wheel-
chair.
•Apply the parking brake of the wheelchair so that it cannot roll away.
•Remove the quickpins [34] if they are seated in both forks [33] (see chapter 2.3).
•Remove the battery pack [9] from the viamobil.
•Use the carrying handle [5] to slide the viamobil under the wheelchair as shown in
the diagram.
With the battery pack inserted:
Do not grab the releasing device [12] of the battery pack to slide or
lift the viamobil as this may cause the battery pack to come loose
(see chapter 9.3).
•Slide the lower bolt [1] of the viamobil into the lower holder [31] on the wheelchair
until it reaches the stop.
•Once the lower bolt [1] of the viamobil is fully seated in the lower holder [31],
slightly lift up the viamobil.
When doing so, make sure the upper bolt [3] on the viamobil is inserted in the fork
[33] of the upper holder.
•Close the forks [33] on both sides with the quickpin [34] as soon as the upper bolt
[3] of the viamobil is seated in the fork [33] (see also chapter 2.2).
The drive wheel [7] of the viamobil is now approx. 15 mm above the ground to allow
the wheelchair to be moved manually if necessary and without the need to make use of
the viamobil.
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2.2 Inserting the quickpins
•Hold the quickpin [34] between your index and middle finger as shown in the dia-
gram.
•Push in the releasing device [35] at the centre of the quickpin, using your thumb.
•Insert the quickpin through the upper bracket fully into the fork [33] until it reach-
es the stop.
•Release the releasing device [35]. The quickpin now locks the fork so that the upper
bolt of the viamobil cannot become dislodged.
2.3 Removing the quickpins
•Hold the quickpin [34] between your index and middle finger.
•Push in the releasing device [35] at the centre of the quickpin, using your thumb.
•Pull the quickpin from the fork [33] of the upper bracket.
Ensure that the quickpin cannot be inserted into or removed from
the fork without pushing in the releasing device [35].
If it can be inserted or removed without pushing in the releasing
device, the quickpin is defective and must be replaced without delay.
If one or both quickpins are defective or not properly locked in the
forks, do not attempt to use the viamobil.
2.4 Inserting the battery pack
You can insert the battery pack when the viamobil is safely connected to the wheel-
chair as described in the previous chapter.
•Make sure the electrical connections on the viamobil and the battery pack are clean
and do not contain any metal particles. If you detect such particles, use a dry and
clean cloth to remove them.
•Hold the battery pack by its releasing device [12].
•Place the battery pack slightly slanted onto the holder of the viamobil as shown in
the diagram.
•Release the battery pack. It will automatically slide forward and engage by magnetic
force.
Protect the battery pack against humidity, moisture, heat and
extreme cold.
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