AMF-BRUNS eFutureSafe User manual

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Operating Instructions
eFutureSafe – Automatic Head & Backrest
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Foreword
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Foreword
Dear Reader,
these Operating Instructions serve to provide all infor-
mation required for the safe use of the eFutureSafe head-
and back-support.
The eFutureSafe is designed and constructed in accord-
ance with state of the art technology and recognised safe-
ty standards. Persons and materials can however be en-
dangered, as not all danger areas can be eliminated. Acci-
dents caused by these dangers might be prevented by
strictly observing these Operating Instructions. Over and
above this, the operational efficiency of your eFutureSafe
can be used to the full and unnecessary incidents can be
prevented.
After reading these Operating Instructions for the first time,
keep them in a safe place for future reference over the en-
tire lifetime of the eFutureSafe. If you sell the eFutureSafe,
hand these Operating Instructions over to the new owner.
All details, figures and dimensions contained in these Op-
erating Instructions are non-binding. No claims in any form
can be derived from these.
This document must not be reproduced or duplicated, in
full or in part, without the prior, written permission of the
manufacturer.
The eFutureSafe must not be converted or modified in any
way, without seeking the prior, written permission of the
manufacturer. The manufacturer will not be held responsi-
ble in any way whatsoever if conversions or modifications
are carried out without authorisation.
Use only original spare parts or spare parts which have
been approved of by the manufacturer. If spare parts other
than these are used, this can have a negative effect on the
specified characteristics, the functionality and safety of the
eFutureSafe. Using non-original or unauthorised spare
parts will render the guarantee null and void.
Contact our customer services department to order spare
parts or accessories (see Chapter 10, page 35).

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Explanation of symbols and signs
To improve understanding, the following requirements
should be met for these Operating Instructions:
1.
The following requirements are used to highlight important
information:
DANGER!
 warns of a situation of immediate danger, which will lead
to severe or fatal injuries, if not avoided.
W
ARNING!
 warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which will
lead to severe or fatal injuries, if not avoided.
CAUTION!
 warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which will
lead to slight or minor injuries or material damage if not
avoided.
A
TTENTION!
...warns of a potentially dangerous situation, which can
cause material damage, if not avoided.
...contains general notes and useful information.
...gives a reference to important information in other sec-
t
ions and documents.

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2.
Some texts serve a particular purpose. These are identified
as follows:
 Lists
 Instructional text, e.g. a sequence of activities.
3.
Meaning of directions:
If directions are given in the text (in front of, front, behind,
rear, right, left), these directions relate to the normal direc-
tion of travel of the vehicle.

Contents
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Contents
Foreword................................................................. 3
Contents.................................................................. 6
1 Safety ................................................................. 8
1.1 Proper Use ............................................................9
1.2 Improper Use.........................................................9
1.3 User Requirements .............................................. 10
1.4 Product Monitoring .............................................. 10
1.5 Danger Zone......................................................... 11
1.6 Safety devices ...................................................... 11
1.6.1 Indicator lamp.............................................. 11
1.6.2 Overload cut-out ......................................... 11
1.6.3 Emergency release facility ........................... 11
1.7 Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations........ 12
1.8 Disposal ............................................................... 12
2 Description ....................................................... 13
2.1 Layout and Function ............................................ 13
2.1.1 Floor mount and side support bracket........ 14
2.1.2 Pillar............................................................ 14
2.1.3 Head- and back-supports .......................... 14
2.1.4 Swivel arm .................................................. 14
2.1.5 Control unit ................................................. 14
2.1.6 Emergency unlatching facility ..................... 14
2.1.7 Rating plate ................................................ 15
2.2 Operating Controls and Indicators ....................... 16
2.3 Technical Data ......................................................17
3 Transportation.................................................. 18
4 Installation, Commissioning ............................. 18

Contents
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5 Operation ......................................................... 19
5.1 Safety Regulations for Operation ......................... 19
5.2 Swivelling the eFutureSafe to the
Parking Position ................................................... 21
5.3 Swivelling the eFutureSafe to the
Driving Position ....................................................22
5.4 Adjusting the eFutureSafe....................................23
5.4.1 Adjusting the lateral position of the
head- and back-supports...........................24
5.4.2 Adjusting the height of the
head- and back-supports...........................25
5.5 Emergency Release for the eFutureSafe.............. 27
6 Maintenance and Repair ..................................29
6.1 Safety Regulations for Maintenance and
Repair ..................................................................29
6.2 Routine Maintenance Work..................................30
6.2.1 Maintenance schedule ...............................30
6.2.2 Maintenance record ...................................30
6.3 Maintenance and Repair Record..........................30
7 De-Commissioning and Conservation ............. 31
8 Faults and Troubleshooting .............................32
9 Spare Parts ......................................................33
10 Electrical Circuit Diagram ................................35
11 Customer Service ............................................36
12 Declaration of Conformity................................ 37

Safety
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1 Safety
CAUTION!
Risk of injury if the eFutureSafe is not operated correctly.
Therefore:
 It is imperative, that these Operating Instructions are
read thoroughly before operating the eFutureSafe. Al-
ways observe the notes and information contained
therein, in particular the safety instructions.
 If these Operating Instructions or parts thereof are lost
or become illegible, please request a new copy from the
manufacturer.
Prerequisite to the safe handling and trouble-free opera-
tion of the eFutureSafe is a thorough knowledge of the ap-
plicable safety information and the safety regulations.
It is therefore imperative that this Chapter is read thor-
oughly before operating the eFutureSafe and that the in-
structions and warnings herein are strictly observed. The
safety information and warnings, given at the appropriate
places in the following Chapters, must also be strictly ob-
served. The manufacturer will not be held responsible if
safety information and warnings are not observed.
In addition to the information given in these Operating In-
structions, local legislative regulations must be taken into
consideration, in particular those regarding safety and ac-
cident prevention.

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1.1 Proper Use
The eFutureSafe is designed solely for use in a vehicle as a
head- and back-support for persons who are driving a car
whilst seated in a wheelchair.
The driver seated in the wheelchair must wear the seat
belts provided in the vehicle. The wheelchair must be se-
cured by the securement systems fitted to the vehicle. No
bags or other objects must be hanging on the backrest of
the wheelchair.
W
ARNING!
If the eFutureSafe is used for any other purpose than that
described above, this may result in dangerous situations
f
or persons or material damage being caused.
Therefore:
 Only use the eFutureSafe for the purpose for which it
was intended.
 Always adhere to information given in these Operating
Instructions.
 Do not use the eFutureSafe for any other purposes, par-
ticularly those given in Section 1.2. These are deemed to
be improper use.
1.2 Improper Use
Any use other than that described in Section 1.1 is deemed
to be improper use.
The eFutureSafe is deemed to be improperly used if for
example:
 the passenger seated in the wheelchair is not secured
by the occupant securements,
 the wheelchair is not secured with a wheelchair se-
curement,
 there are bags or other objects hanging from the
backrest of the wheelchair,
 it is used in a faulty state or with safety-relevant mal-
functions.

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1.3 User Requirements
The eFutureSafe must only be handled by persons who:
 have been instructed in how to operate the eFu-
tureSafe,
 have read and understood these Operating Instructions.
Transportation, installation, commissioning, maintenance,
repair, fault finding and disposal of the eFutureSafe must
only be carried out by persons with the corresponding
technical training and experience.
1.4 Product Monitoring
Please contact AMF-Bruns GmbH & Co. KG immediately if
faults or problems are encountered when operating the
eFutureSafe or if accidents or "near-misses" occur.
AMF-Bruns will effect a solution to the problem with your
help and the knowledge gained will flow into future pro-
jects.
NOTE
Guarantee work on the eFutureSafe must only be carried
out with the prior agreement of AMF-Bruns
GmbH & Co. KG.
The costs of such work will not be accepted by AMF-Bruns
without prior agreement.