Alber twion User manual

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As of: 21.02.2014
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2
1.1 Important safety notes – please observe carefully at all times 2
1.2 Proper use of the twion 2
1.3 Permissible conditions of use/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. Starting up 5
2.1 Installing the wheels 6
2.2 Switching on the wheels at the wheel hub 7
2.3 Switching the wheels off 7
2.4 Removing the wheels 8
2.5 Transporting and storing the wheels as vehicle luggage 9
3. Safety instructions and hazard information on driving with the twion 10
3.1 General information 10
3.2 Safety instructions 11
3.3 Obstacles 12
3.4 Danger areas and hazardous situations 12
4. Battery (in-built in the wheels) 13
4.1 Safety instructions for the batteries installed in the twion wheels 13
4.2 Storing the wheels 13
4.3 General information on charging the batteries 13
4.4 Safety instructions for the battery charger and the charging process 14
4.5 Charging process 15
5. Displays and fault indications on the wheel 16
5.1 The charge status of the battery 16
5.2 Displays when charging the battery 17
5.3 Fault indications 18
5.3.1 Fault indication of the battery 18
5.3.2 Fault indications when charging the batteries 18
5.3.3 Fault indication of the push rims 18
5.3.4 Fault indication in the event of excessive temperatures 19
5.3.5 General faults 19
6. Automatic shut-down 19
7. Replacing the fuse 19
8. Anti-tippers (optional accessories) 20
8.1 Fitting and removing Alber anti-tippers 20
8.2 Using the Alber anti-tippers 21
8.3 Important operating and safety instructions 22
9. Care, safety inspections (maintenance) and disposal 23
9.1 Care 23
9.2 Re-use 23
9.3 Maintenance (safety inspections) 23
9.4 Disposal 23
10. Warranty, guarantee and liability 24
10.1 Warranty for defects 24
10.2 Guarantee of durability 24
10.3 Liability 24
11. Technical data 25
12. Labels and explanation of symbols 26

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1. Introduction
1.1 Important safety notes – please observe carefully at all times
The twion is an add-on drive for wheelchairs. For safety reasons, it must only be operated by persons who
•have been instructed in its handling,
•can move and coordinate both hands or arms without major restrictions,
•have the physical and mental ability to safely operate the wheelchair with the twion wheels attached to it in all possible
situations and in the event of the twion wheels failing to work, the user is able to brake the wheelchair and stop safely.
A one-to-one instruction session on handling and operating the device is included in the scope of delivery. Please contact
your specialist dealer or Ulrich Alber GmbH agent to arrange for a training session. The instruction is free of charge.
If you feel a little unsure about how to handle your twion please contact your specialist dealer for advice.
In the event of technical faults, please contact your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Center (Tel: [phone]).
When operating the twion, 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.
We recommend refraining from using the twion in locations that are exposed to strong electric fields.
In rare cases, the operation of the twion may interfere with other electrical devices such as anti-shoplifting barriers in depart-
ment stores.
You must not use the twion on escalators or moving walkways.
Similarly, combining the twion with accessories that have not been approved by Alber is also prohibited.
Therefore, do not start using the twion 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 twion
Wheelchairs that are fitted with twion wheels are designed exclusively for transporting persons with a walking disability. Do
not attach any parts other than the accessories that have been approved for use by Alber. Equally, the device must not be
technically modified.
The twion must only be operated under the following conditions:
•Full compliance with the information, instructions and recommendations contained in this operating manual
•The device is only 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
An instructed person is a person who has been instructed in the operation of the twion and in his/her tasks and who has been
made aware of the possible hazards associated with improper use of the device. In general, this is the user of the wheelchair
to which the twion wheels have been fitted. The instruction session is provided by the authorised specialist dealer or by an
agent of Ulrich Alber GmbH. It is strictly prohibited for any uninstructed or unqualified persons to use the twion.
The twion must not be used for any purpose that contravenes the intended use of the device. This particularly applies to all
types of load transports such as the transporting of household objects or additional people. Proper use includes complying
with the information specified in this manual on carrying out safety checks and observing and adhering to the safety precau-
tions and hazard warnings for driving.
The use of the twion for any of the following purposes is deemed to be misuse by Ulrich Alber GmbH:
•Use or operation of the device that contravenes the instructions and recommendations in this operating manual.
•Exceeding 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.
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Damage resulting from
•using the device improperly,
•use by a person who has not been instructed in the handling of the device
•use that contravenes the instructions and recommendations in this operating manual
•exceeding the technical limits laid down in this operating manual
shall not be deemed by Ulrich Alber GmbH as part of the company’s liability.
Before using the twion, carefully read all safety and hazard information contained in the individual chapters of
this operating manual.
1.3 Permissible conditions of use/locations of operation
•Observe the permissible conditions of use of the wheelchair to which the twion wheels are attached (see wheelchair manual).
•In addition to observing the information provided on the twion it is also imperative to observe the information provided by the wheel-
chair manufacturer (e.g. maximum climbing capacity, maximum permissible height of obstacles, maximum user weight, maximum speed
etc.). The lowest values always apply.
•The twion must only be used at temperatures between -25°C and +50°C. Therefore, do not expose the twion to any heat sources (such
as intense sunlight) as this may cause surfaces to reach high temperatures.
•Avoid using the wheelchair on soft ground (e.g. loose chipping, sand, mud, snow, ice or deep puddles).
•Always observe the safety instructions and precautions from chapter 3.
When not in use, do not expose your twion to strong sunlight for long periods of time. This could cause the motor to heat up
and in an extreme case, not be able to operate at full power. Even plastic parts age quicker under intense sunlight.
1.4 Standard scope of delivery
•Two twion wheels
•A battery charger
•Operating manual
The wheelchair must have special brackets to attach the twion wheels. If it does not, please contact your specialist dealer or an Alber rep-
resentative.
1.5 Optional accessories
– Anti-tippers for your wheelchair
– Mobility Plus package
We recommend using only original accessories supplied by Ulrich Alber GmbH.
The twion is designed in such a way that it performs best when using Alber original accessories. Ulrich Alber GmbH shall not be liable for
damage to the product or accidents (e.g. fire due to explosion of the battery, leaks etc.) caused by a malfunction of non-original accessor-
ies or spare parts. The warranty does not cover repairs for damage caused by 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)
Wheel
LED displays 1
On/off switch with charger socket 2
Stub axle locking mechanism 3
Push rims 4
Fins (rear of wheel) 5
Stub axle 6
Wheelchair (not included in the scope of delivery)
Bracket with wheel receiver 7
Wheelchair hand brake 8
Automatic charger
Charging plug 9
LED display 10
Automatic charger housing 11
Anti-tippers (optional)
Bracket 12
Quickpin 13
Clamping piece for anti-tipper 14
Holding rod 15
Bracket mounting fork 16

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2. Starting up
The twion wheels and any accessories you ordered will be fitted to your wheelchair by
Alber or your specialist dealer and delivered so that they are ready for operation. There-
fore, on both sides of your wheelchair there are new brackets [7] with wheel receivers for
the two twion wheels to be inserted (see chapter 2.1). Please keep the manual wheelchair
wheels you have used until now so that they can be used again if needed.
On delivery of your twion your specialist dealer will show you how to operate the system
and any accessories you ordered. You will also be given this operating manual which, in
addition to the technical information, also contains important driving instructions.
The brackets [7] must be attached to the wheelchair by Ulrich Alber
GmbH or its authorised specialist dealers.
Regularly check the brackets [7] to ensure that they are firmly
secured to the wheelchair. If a screw connection has become loose,
contact your authorised specialist dealer to have it retightened.
Ulrich Alber GmbH provides brackets of various design (single-part
or multiple-part brackets). The bracket shown in the diagrams of
this operating manual may, therefore, deviate from that attached to
your wheelchair.
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2.1 Installing the wheels
From a technical point of view, the stub axles [6] of the twion wheels are similar to the
stub axles of your usual manual wheelchair wheels. In this respect you can attach the
twion wheels to your wheelchair in the usual way.
•Switch off the twion wheels before attaching them to the wheelchair
(see chapter 2.3).
•Press the locking mechanism [3] at the centre of the wheel hub and at the same time
push the stub axle [6] of the twion wheel into the wheel receiver [7] on the wheel-
chair.
•You might need to rotate the twion wheel a few millimetres around its axle so that
the fins [5] located on the rear of the wheel click into place in the wheel receiver [7].
•Check whether the twion wheel can be pulled out of the wheel receiver [7] without
pressing the locking mechanism [3]. If so, the twion wheel is not sitting correctly in
the wheel receiver [7] and needs to be inserted again as described previously.
•Attach the second twion wheel on the other side of the wheelchair.
In these few steps, you have attached the twion wheels to your wheelchair.
The twion wheels must be switched off before attaching them to the
wheelchair.
Driving is only permitted with twion wheels that are correctly
engaged in the wheel receiver [7].
Before every trip, check that your wheelchair brakes [8] are working
correctly. These need to be correctly adjusted to the twion wheels
and be able to prevent the wheelchair inadvertently rolling away at
any time.
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2.2 Switching on the wheels at the wheel hub
If the two twion wheels have been correctly attached to your wheelchair as described in
chapter 2.1, you can now switch on the system.
•Press the on/off button [2] on the wheel hub for about one second until you feel the
limit.
•To confirm activation, an acoustic signal (1 beep) sounds on each wheel.
•All five LEDs [1] briefly illuminate and then convert to display status to show the bat-
tery’s charge status (see chapter 5.1).
•After about 2 to 3 seconds, the wheel is ready for use and you can begin your journey.
Please observe the information from chapter 3.
Note
If the switched-on wheels are not used, they will automatically switch off after 15
minutes (see chapter 6 for more information).
If a fault occurs when switching on the wheels, this is shown by the
LED display [1] and acoustic signals (see also chapter 5.3.2).
The two twion wheels are switched on one after the other, not at
the same time. If they are activated at the same time, any warning
signals (see chapter 5.3) may not be heard or assigned to the wrong
wheel in error.
2.3 Switching the wheels off
When you have finished your journey, the two twion wheels should always be switched off
and the parking brakes on the wheelchair used. This not only saves the energy of the two
batteries but also prevents your wheelchair potentially rolling away inadvertently.
•Press the on/off button [2] on the wheel hub for about one second until you feel the
limit.
•To confirm deactivation, an acoustic signal (1 beep) sounds on each wheel.
•The LED display [1] of the wheels goes out.
•Secure your wheelchair against inadvertently rolling away by activating the wheelchair
brakes.
The twion wheels do not have any in-built brakes. It is therefore
imperative to adjust the brakes fitted to your wheelchair to the
twion wheels, to be able to secure your wheelchair from inadvert-
ently rolling away.
Please contact your specialist dealer in this regard.
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