Alber viamobil User manual

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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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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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