Alber Adventure A10 User manual

Adventure A10
Informationen für Therapeuten und Fachhändler
Adventure A10
Information for Therapists and DME Dealers
Adventure A10
Informazioni per i terapisti e rivenditori
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Informations pour les thérapeutes et les
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New! Edition
Noveau! Edition
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Adventure A10
Informationen für Therapeuten und Fachhhändler
Adventure A10
Information for Therapists and DME Dealers
Adventure A10
Informations pur les thérapeutes et les
commerçants spécialisés
Adventure A10
Informazioni per i terapisti e rivenditori
GB/US
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Contents
1 Mechanical adjustments to the adventure
1.1 Armrest height adjustment 4
1.2 Armrest length adjustment 4
1.3 Armrest sideways adjustment 6
1.4 Backrest height adjustment only function seat
(comfortand standard upholstery) 7
1.5 Backrest angle of inclination adjustment
Functionseat 8
1.6 Backrest angle of inclination adjustment
Standardseat 9
1.7 Seat length adjustment
Functionseat (standard and comfort upholstery) 10
1.8 Leg support angle adjustment
Functionseat 11
1.9 Leg support length adjustment
Standardand function seats 12
1.10 Leg support footrest angle adjustment
Functionseat 13
1.11 Leg support footrest length adjustment
Standardand function seats 14
1.12 Interface instructions 15
1.13 Adjusting the chassis springing and damping 16
1.13.1 General information 16
1.13.2 Adjusting the rear springing 17
1.14 Setting the direction indicators 18
1.15 Setting the seat position
Functionseat 19
1.16 Setting the seat position
Standardseat 20
1.17 Fitting mudguards (optional extra) 21
1.17.1 Mudguards for the steering wheels 21
1.17.2 Mudguards for the powered wheels 22
1.17.3 Fitting rear reflectors 22
1.18 Control unit length adjustment 23
2 Settings on the control unit
2.1 General information regarding
programmingmode 24
2.2 Driving programs 24
2.3 Changeable parameters 25
2.4 Activating service mode 28
2.5 Selection of the parameter settings
Indoor/Outdoor 29
2.6 Changing the parameters 30
2.7 Reverting to factory parameters settings 31
2.8 Parameter table 32
2.8.1 adventure Version 6 km/h 32
2.8.2 adventure Version 10 km/h 33
2.8.3 adventure Version 12 km/h 34
2.9 Fault detection / fault analysis codes 35
2.10 Fault indications on the display 35
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General notes
For the work procedures described in this information
bulletin you will need a set of hexagon socket keys
(Allen keys) 2.5 to 8 mm.
Ordering information for spare parts can be found in our
product manual.
alber offers specialist dealers for medical accessories
training courses for repairing the adventure and other alber
products.
Standard seat
The adventure wheelchair is now equipped with the functio-
nal or Recaro (optional) seating system and no longer with
the standard seat.
The information on the standard seat contained in this
brochure only refers to possible adjustments to the
adventure wheelchairs that are still equipped with the stan-
dard seat.
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1 Mechanical adjustments to the adventure
1.1 Armrest height adjustment
– Loosen the two screws [1] located in the side support.
– Push the armrest [2] to the desired height.
– Tighten the two screws [1] again.
1.2 Armrest length adjustment
– Loosen and remove the two screws [3] located in the side
support under the upholstery.
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1 Mechanical adjustments to the adventure
– Pull the armrest [2] completely out of the holder [4].
– Loosen the two screws [6] located underneath the
upholstery[5].
– Push the moveable part [7] to the desired position.
– Tighten the two screws [6] again.
– Push the armrest [2] back into the holder [4].
– Screw the armrest [2] back onto the side support [8].
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1.3 Armrest sideways adjustment
– Tilt the entire seat [9] forwards.
– Loosen the two screws [10] located under the seat.
– Push the complete armrest [2] into the desired position.
– Tighten the two screws [10] again.
– Fold the seat carefully back down onto the chassis.
Checkthe position of the armrest [2] in relation to the
direction indicators.
If the armrest bumps into the direction indicators, then
they will have to be adjusted too (see chapter 1.14).
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1.4 Backrest height adjustment
Only Function seat (comfort and standard
upholstery)
– Remove the cushion from the backrest.
– Loosen and remove the 4 screws that hold the backrest to
the support bracket [11].
– On the inside of the backrest there are 3 holes in each of
two rows which are normally covered by the upholstery.
Feel for these holes with a sharp object.
– Select the hole [12] which will provide the desired height
for the backrest.
– With a sharp knife, cut an opening into the upholstery over
the chosen holes.
– As an alternative to a knife a soldering iron may also be
used. When the screw holes melt it should leave an even,
clean and heat-sealed border around the holes.
– Screw the backrest back onto the support bracket [11] in
the height position you have selected.
– Replace the cushion on the backrest.
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1.5 Backrest angle of inclination adjustment
Function seat
– Loosen the screws [13] in the support bracket.
– Push the entire backrest [14] to the desired angle of
inclination.
– Tighten the screws [13] again.
By adjusting the angle of inclination, the height of the
backrest is also altered. It may be necessary to re-set the
height (see chapter 1.4).
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1.6 Backrest angle of inclination adjustment
Standard seat
– Loosen and remove the four star grips [15].
– Pull or push the backrest [14] to the desired position.
– Screw the four star grips [15] back in and tighten them.
By adjusting the angle of inclination, the height of the
backrest is also altered. It may be necessary to re-set the
height (see chapter 1.4).
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