Alber viamobil User manual

Ulrich Alber GmbH + Co. KG
Sigmaringer Str. 100
D-72458 Albstadt
Tel.: ++ / 7431 - 9096 - 0
Fax: ++ / 7431 - 9096 - 35
21.0001.4.02.03
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Congratulations !
With the you have purchased a reliable and high-quality product from . After mounting to your wheelchair
the will things make much easier for you, for example driving long distances with your wheelchair. It assists you
in driving up slopes and slows the wheelchair down while going downhill. To get to know all advantages of the l
please read this user's manual carefully and pay attention to the safety instructions. If you have further questions,
please call your dealer (see point 8).
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The viamobil complies to the guidelines for medical
products of the European Community 93/42/EWF

Table of Contents
1. Brief Survey ...............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Technical Data.................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Essential Parts.................................................................................................................................................3
2. Before Operating.....................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Attaching to the Wheelchair..............................................................................................................................4
2.2 Charging the Batteries......................................................................................................................................7
3. Operation................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Safety Instructions...........................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Driving...........................................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Obstacles.......................................................................................................................................................12
3.4 Dangerous Situations.....................................................................................................................................12
4. Accessories...........................................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Vehicle Charging Cable..................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Extra Battery pack..........................................................................................................................................14
4.3 Extra Handles................................................................................................................................................15
4.4 Anti Tippers....................................................................................................................................................17
5. Care and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................18
5.1 Changing the Electrical Fuses........................................................................................................................18
5.2 General Information about the Batteries.........................................................................................................19
5.3 Charging the Batteries....................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................21
5.5 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................21
6. Problems and Solutions / Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................22
7. Warranty and Liability ............................................................................................................................................23
7.1 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................23
7.2 Liability...........................................................................................................................................................23
8. - Dealers.......................................................................................................................................................24
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1. Brief Survey viamobil
1.1 Technical Data
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Battery
Battery: Sealed lead acid battery,
2x12V,12Ah
Operating voltage: 24 V
Battery dimensions: 151 x 99 x 95 mm
Maximum current: 25A
After expiry of the service life, return the battery to
or the specialist dealers who will
dispose of it correctly.
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Nominal Capacity: 150 W
Maximum Capacity: 300 W
Speed: variable, up to 5,0 km/h [3,1 mph] (forward) and up to 2,5 km/h [1,5 mph] (backward)
Climbing and Braking Capacity: up to a slope of 18% (at a total weight of 130 kg / 286 pounds)
Range: : up to 20 km (12,5 miles) depending on the surface topography and weight of the person
Charger
Designation: BC2403 A
Input voltage: 100-240 V
Nominal output voltage: 24 V
Charging current: 3 A
Charging process: IU0U
Weight
Control Unit: 0,9 kg (1,9 pounds)
Batteries: 9,0 kg (19,8 pounds)
Drive Unit: 14,0 kg (30,8 pounds)
Battery Charger: 0,9 kg (1,9 pounds)
Total Weight: 24,8 kg (54,6 pounds)
Temperature of
operation: -10 C / +40 C
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1.2 Essential Parts
1. Battery Pack 9. Speed Control
2. Clamp 10. Driving Lever
3. Charging Plug 11. Direction Switch
4. Carrying Grip 12. ON/OFF Switch
5. Power supply Cord 13. Battery Charger
6. Upper Bolt 14. Driving Unit
7. Lower Bolt 15. Control Unit
8. Charge Indicator 16. Extra Handles
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The wheelchair must be equipped with the necessary brackets for the
If you are already using a (a stair climber for wheelchairs, manufact-
ured by ) the same bracket-system may be used for the
attachment.
Attaching the brackets and adjusting the must be done by Ulrich Alber
GmbH or authorized personnel only.
Always attach or detach the without the batteries.
Take out the locking pins from the holding device by pressing the button in
the pin's center with your thumb and simultaneously pulling it with your index
and middle finger.
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Taking out the locking pins
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2. Before Operation
2.1 Attaching to the Wheelchair
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Insert the into the lower hooks
Insert the into the brackets
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Insert the lower bolt (7) of the in the lower hooks of the brackets.
Push the upper part of the device forward until the upper bolts (6) catch the
brackets. Secure the upper bolts by reinserting the two locking pins into their
respective holes in the brackets. Use the same procedure as described to
take out the locking pins.
Push the upper part of the device forward until the upper bolts (6) catch
the brackets. Secure the upper bolts by reinserting the two locking pins
into their respective holes in the brackets.
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Connecting of the power supply cord
Attaching the control unit
Put the battery pack (1) into its place on the and connect the power
supply cord (5).
Next the control unit (15) is attached. Push the receiver of the control unit
into its specifically provided fixture on the push handles of the wheelchair
and tighten the locking lever.
By pulling the locking lever outward, it can be put in a convenient, not
hindering position.
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Plugging in the helix cable
•Finally, plug the helix cable of the control unit into the designated socket of
the drive unit. Make sure that the nose of the plug fits into the groove of the
socket. Do not use any force when you plug it in.
Make sure that the helix cable does not touch the back
wheel of the wheelchair while driving.
In case that the extra handle (16) has not been attached to the other side of the
wheelchair, proceed as described for attaching the control unit.
+_To ensure the batteries' durability, charge them before using them for the
first time. Please see chapter 5.3
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2.2 Charging the Battery Pack
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