AMF-BRUNS eFutureSafe User manual

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Operating Instructions
eFutureSafe – Automatic Head & Backrest
www.amfbrunsamerica.com

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).

Foreword
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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.

Safety
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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.

Safety
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1.5 Danger Zone
The danger zone is any area within the swivelling range of
the eFutureSafe, in which a person at risk of being injured
or harmed.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury through movements of the eFutureSafe.
There are a number of risks of personal injury if standing
within the danger zone.
Therefore:
 Only operate the eFutureSafe if there are no persons
standing within the danger zone.
1.6 Safety devices
1.6.1 Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp lights up green when the eFutureSafe is
in the driving position (see Section 5.3, page 22).
The eFutureSafe is in the driving position when it is swiv-
elled forwards.
1.6.2 Overload cut-out
If the eFutureSafe hits an obstacle during the swivelling
process, the drive will sense the load and cut out.
1.6.3 Emergency release facility
The emergency release facility allows the eFutureSafe to
be swivelled to the park position if the electric drive fails.
This ensures that the wheelchair passenger can leave the
vehicle even if the eFutureSafe malfunctions. This also en-
ables the wheelchair passenger to be evacuated quickly if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
After operating the emergency release facility, the eFu-
tureSafe must be rebuilt by experienced technicians.

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1.7 Safety and Accident Prevention
Regulations
Adhere to the following notes in order to prevent personal
injuries and material damage.
 The eFutureSafe must only be used for the purpose for
which it is intended (proper use), otherwise dangerous
situations, with result injuries, may occur (Proper use:
see Section 1.1, page 9).
 Proper use of the eFutureSafe also includes adherence
to the specified maintenance and repair work, in par-
ticular strict adherence to the maintenance intervals. If
such work is not carried out, trouble-free operation can
not be guaranteed. Risks of personal injury and material
damage can occur.
 The eFutureSafe must not be operated in a faulty condi-
tion, as serious injuries may be caused by this. If faults
occur, do not use the eFutureSafe until repairs have
been effected.
 Use only original spare parts or spare parts which have
been approved of by the manufacturer. If non-original or
unauthorised replacement parts are used, this will ren-
der the warranty null and void.
1.8 Disposal
When the eFutureSafe's useful life has expired, it must only
be disposed of by qualified technicians. The manufacturer
will accept no liability for damage caused by incorrect dis-
posal.

Description
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2 Description
The eFutureSafe offers additional safety to persons who
are driving a car whilst seated in a wheelchair, by support-
ing the head- and back in the event of an accident.
The main components of the eFutureSafe are:
 the floor mount,
 the B-pillar side support bracket (vehicle specific),
 the pillar with drive,
 the swivel arm,
 the head- and back-supports,
 the emergency release facility,
 the control unit,
 the operating controls and indicators.
The aim of this chapter is to illustrate the construction and
function of the eFutureSafe. To this end, the individual as-
semblies and components are described in the following
sections.
2.1 Layout and Function
Figure 1: eFutureSafe
Back-support
Head-support
Swivel arm
B-pillar side support
bracket (vehicle specific)
Floor mount
Carrier
Pillar with drive
Emergency release
facility

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2.1.1 Floor mount and side support bracket
The eFutureSafe is anchored to the floor of the vehicle by
its floor mount and special mounting components. In addi-
tion to this, the eFutureSafe is anchored to the B-pillar by
means of a vehicle-specific side support bracket. In the
event of an accident, the forces acting are absorbed by
the floor mount and the side support.
2.1.2 Pillar
The pillar is fastened to the vehicle by the floor mount and
side support bracket. It carries the electrically driven swivel
arm. The drive for the swivel arm is located in the lower
section of the pillar.
2.1.3 Head- and back-supports
The head- and back-supports are attached to a common
carrier. They are each provided with mechanics for adjust-
ing the height.
2.1.4 Swivel arm
The carrier, with head- and back-supports, is mounted on
the carrier arm and can be infinitely adjusted on the swivel
arm. This allows the head- and back-supports to be later-
ally positioned, so that they are exactly behind the driver.
2.1.5 Control unit
The electronics for controlling the swivel arm drive are
contained in the control unit. With the ignition switched
OFF, the swivel arm can be swivelled to the driving or
parked positions by means of a toggle switch that is con-
nected to the control unit. The green indicator lamp, which
is also connected to the control unit, lights up when the
eFutureSafe is in the driving position.
2.1.6 Emergency unlatching facility
The emergency unlatching facility allows the swivel arm to
be swivelled if the electrical drive has failed.

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2.1.7 Rating plate
A rating plate, which contains the fundamental data, is at-
tached to the eFutureSafe (see Figure 2). The rating plate
is located on the underside of the swivel arm.
Figure 2: Rating plate
Designation
Year of
manufacture
Type
Serial number
Manufacturer’s
details

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2.2 Operating Controls and Indicators
Figure 3: Toggle switch
Figure 4: Indicator Lamp
Designation Function
Toggle switch Swivels the eFutureSafe with the
ignition switched OFF.
Indicator Lamp Lights up green, as soon as the
eFutureSafe is in the driving
position.

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2.3 Technical Data
Designation eFutureSafe
Dimensions: Width (maximum) 605 mm
Depth
(by swivelling)
605 mm
Height (minimum) 1251 mm
Height (maximum) 1351 mm
Height of connec-
tion to the B-pillar
(minimum)
860 mm
Height of connec-
tion to the B-pillar
(maximal)
940 mm
Weight (approx.) 27.5 kg
Connection voltage 12 V DC
Current con-
sumption:
Standby in the
parked position
<3,5 mA
Driving Position 35 mA
Swivelling 3 A
(run-up and stop
peaks)
5 A
NOTE
Remember to take the weight of the installation materials
into consideration for the max. permissible gross weight o
f
y
our vehicle.

Transportation
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3 Transportation
The eFutureSafe is transported by the manufacturer or by
trained, experienced personnel.
4 Installation, Commissioning
The eFutureSafe must be installed in accordance with the
A
MF-Bruns Installation Instructions applicable to the vehi-
cle in question.
The Installation Instructions can be downloaded from our
W
ebsite www.amf-bruns.de.
DANGER!
Risk of injury through incorrect installation.
A
number of risks of personal injury and material damage
can be caused if the eFutureSafe is incorrectly installed in
t
he vehicle.
Such risks can not only occur during installation but also as
a result of installation not being carried out correctly.
Therefore:
 The eFutureSafe must only be installed in the vehicle b
y
trained, experienced technicians.
 The vehicle manufacturer's body fitting guidelines must
be adhered to.
NOTE
To ensure that the eFutureSafe has been installed correct-
ly, it must be inspected by a technical expert.
The eFutureSafe must not be used until this has been
done.

Operation
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5 Operation
5.1 Safety Regulations for Operation
The safety information must have been read before opera-
t
ion (see Chapter 1, page 8).
Before operating the eFutureSafe read the Operating In-
structions for the restraint systems and the third-part
y
documentation provided with your wheelchair.
W
ARNING!
Risk of personal injury and material damage.
Severe injuries and material damage can be caused if the
eFutureSafe is operated in a faulty condition.
Therefore:
 Always visually inspect the eFutureSafe for signs o
f
damage before use.
W
ARNING!
Risk of personal injury and material damage.
The eFutureSafe can not be swivelled to the driving posi-
t
ion if its path is blocked by obstacles. The protective func-
t
ion of the eFutureSafe is not effective.
Therefore:
 Remove bags or other objects that may be hanging
from the backrest of the wheelchair.
 Make certain that there are no obstacles within the
swivelling range of the eFutureSafe.
W
ARNING!
Risk of personal injury and material damage.
If its path is blocked by obstacles, the eFutureSafe can not
be swivelled to the parking position. You can not get out o
f
t
he vehicle.
Therefore:
 Make certain that there are no obstacles within the
swivelling range of the eFutureSafe.

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W
ARNING!
Risk of severe injuries
If the eFutureSafe is not in the driving position, it can not
provide protection in the event of an accident.
Therefore:
 Make certain that the eFutureSafe is in the driving posi-
tion.
 Do not start your journey until this has been done.
W
ARNING!
Risk of severe injuries.
If the eFutureSafe is incorrectly adjusted, it can not provide
maximum protection in the event of an accident.
Therefore:
 Read the following Section thoroughly in order to be in a
position to adjust the eFutureSafe correctly.
 Have the eFutureSafe adjusted by a second person.
 Repeat the adjustment of the eFutureSafe if you use a
different wheelchair.
W
ARNING!
Risk of severe injuries.
If the wheelchair is not correctly restrained in the vehicle,
y
ou can even suffer serious injury in an emergency braking
situation or light road traffic collision.
Therefore:
 Always secure the wheelchair with the restraint systems
provided in the vehicle.
 Always wear the occupant securements.
 Do not start your journey until this has been done.
NOTE
For safe use of the eFutureSafe, the restraint systems for
wheelchair and driver must conform with the applicable lo-
cal standards.
If in doubt, contact AMF-Bruns GmbH, to find out whether
t
he restraint systems fitted to your vehicle are the correct
systems (see Chapter 10, page 35).