Amylior LOGO SILVER OutoHAIR User manual

HIGH-PERFORMANCE 4X4
POWER WHEELCHAIR
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 7
1.3. LIABILITY .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4. INDICATIONS FOR REUSE......................................................................................................................... 7
1.5. UPKEEP.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.6. CONTACTS...................................................................................................................................................... 8
II. SAFETY............................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES............................................................................................................... 8
2.2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.......................................................................................................... 9
2.3. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 9
2.4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND ASSEMBLY ...................... 10
2.5. OPERATION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................ 11
2.6. MAIN SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE, CARE AND DISPOSAL ....................... 14
2.7. USER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 15
2.8. SAFETY FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................................... 16
2.9. WARNING PLATES AND NAMEPLATES ................................................................................................. 16
2.10. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY................................................................................................... 16
III. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................ 18
IV. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................... 19
V. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE.................................................................................................... 20
VI. DELIVERY AND SETUP................................................................................................................. 21
6.1. DELIVERY .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.2. INITIAL CHARGING AND SETUP.............................................................................................................. 22
VII. USAGE ............................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1. “OUTDOOR” DRIVING PROFILE ............................................................................................................ 22
7.2. “CROSSING” DRIVING PROFILE............................................................................................................... 23
7.3 STEERING LOCK............................................................................................................................................ 24
7.4. MANUAL MOVEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 25
7.5. SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
7.5.1. WHEELCHAIR SETTINGS............................................................................................................................ 26
7.5.2. DRIVING POSITION ..................................................................................................................................... 27
7.5.3. JOYSTICK POSITION .................................................................................................................................... 27

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CONTENTS
7.5.4. SEAT INCLINATION...................................................................................................................................... 27
7.5.5. FOLDING THE RECARO BACKREST FOR TRANSPORTATION .................................................... 27
7.5.6. SHOCK-ABSORBERS..................................................................................................................................... 28
7.5.7. TYRE PRESSURE.............................................................................................................................................. 29
7.6. TRANSFERING INTO THE CHAIR............................................................................................................ 30
7.7. POWERING ON AND OFF......................................................................................................................... 31
7.7.1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROTECTION ...................................................................................................... 31
7.7.2. FUSE.................................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.7.3. POWERING ON ............................................................................................................................................. 31
7.7.4. POWERING OFF ............................................................................................................................................ 32
7.8. JOYSTICK CONTROLLER............................................................................................................................ 32
7.8.1. JOYSTICK.......................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.8.2. JOYSTICK POWER SUPPLY ......................................................................................................................... 32
7.8.3. RAIN AND WATER......................................................................................................................................... 32
7.8.4. JOYSTICK CABLE ........................................................................................................................................... 32
7.8.5. CONTROLLER PROGRAMME.................................................................................................................... 33
7.8.6. USAGE PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................................ 33
7.8.7. LCD JOYSTICK................................................................................................................................................ 34
7.8.8. CJSM2-BT JOYSTICK (OPTIONAL)........................................................................................................... 38
7.8.9. LOCKING THE CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 45
7.8.10. SCREEN ............................................................................................................................................................. 46
7.9. DRIVING ADVICE........................................................................................................................................... 47
7.10. BATTERIES AND CHARGING .................................................................................................................... 47
7.10.1. BATTERIES ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
7.10.2. CHARGING OF BATTERIES........................................................................................................................ 48
7.10.3. BATTERY BREAKING-IN .............................................................................................................................. 48
7.10.4. CHARGING PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................... 49
7.10.5. BATTERY GAGE ON THE LCD SCREEN................................................................................................. 50
7.10.6. PUBLIC TRANSPORT...................................................................................................................................... 51
7.10.7. BATTERY RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL ................................................................................................. 51
VIII. MALFUNCTION AND TROBLE-SHOOTING ........................................................................ 51
8.1. DIAGNOSIS AND TROBLE-SHOOTING ................................................................................................. 51
8.2. SOLVING COMMON PROBLEMS.............................................................................................................. 52

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IX. MAINTENANCE AND UP-KEEP................................................................................................ 53
9.1. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................... 53
9.2. CORROSION PROTECTION...................................................................................................................... 54
9.2.1 CHIPPED PAINT.............................................................................................................................................. 55
9.2.2 THE BEACH SALT WATER AND COASTAL ZONES............................................................................ 55
9.2.3 SNOW, ICE AND DIRTY ROADS............................................................................................................... 55
9.2.4 CLEANING AFTER USE ................................................................................................................................ 55
9.2.5 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 56
9.3. REGULAR CHECKS ....................................................................................................................................... 56
9.4. WEEKLY CHECKS .......................................................................................................................................... 57
9.5. MONTHLY CHECKS...................................................................................................................................... 58
9.6. ANNUAL TESTING ........................................................................................................................................ 58
9.7. REPAIRING A TYRE OR AN AIR CHAMBER ........................................................................................... 59
9.8. REPLACING THE BATTERIES...................................................................................................................... 61
9.8.1 REMOVING THE BATTERIES....................................................................................................................... 62
9.8.2. REASSEMBLING THE BATTERIES............................................................................................................... 62
9.9. MALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT RECLINER ............................................................................................ 63
9.10. STEERING-LOCK MALFUNCTION.......................................................................................................... 63
9.11. VEHICLE CLEANING .................................................................................................................................... 64
X. WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................... 65
XI. RECYCLING .................................................................................................................................... 66

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1.1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
First of all, we would like to thank you for your condence in our products. We hope that
your new 4WD electric wheelchair will bring you a lot of satisfaction.
This Owner’s Manual provides the user and attendant with all the necessary knowledge
regarding the safety, use, construction, and maintenance of the OUTCHAIR. The operating
manual contains information necessary for the safe use of this 2 or 4-wheel drive vehicle
and provides information on how to identify the cause of possible malfunctions and how
to eliminate them.
It is imperative that you read the contents of this user manual in order to use the OUTCHAIR
in complete safety. The user and attendants must read this manual carefully before using
the wheelchair for the rst time. This ensures that the OUTCHAIR performs to its full
capacity and in complete security.
If you have any questions or are unsure of whether your wheelchair is in optimal operating
condition, contact your dealer.
Wheelchair users have very different needs. It is the exclusive domain of qualied medical
professionals to decide which model is best suited to your particular needs.
We refute responsibility for damages resulting from failure to observe this user manual,
improper maintenance or abnormal use. In general, our responsibility is limited to the
replacement of defective parts.
Some adjustments and maintenance work require specialized technical training and must be
performed by your dealer or an authorized representative.
This user manual has been developed based on standard NF EN 62079 User manual design
- structure, content and presentation . It comprises 12 chapters.
Pictograms and warning terms:
I. INTRODUCTION
DANGER !
Warning against possible physical hazards and death
WARNING !
Warning against possible material damage
NOTES
Important tips and information
ENVIRONNEMENT
Note on the protection of the environment

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1.2. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS
The OUTCHAIR is intended for the individual use of people with total or partial motor
disability of the lower limbs, providing a safe driving experience for their independent
movement outside the home.
The OUTCHAIR must only be associated with the features mentioned in this instruction
manual and vice versa. Logo Silver, manufacturer of the OUTCHAIR, is not responsible in
the case of use with medical devices and / or accessories not included in the list of
options or from other manufacturers.
Only duly informed people should use the OUTCHAIR. Being informed of the correct operating
procedures is one of the conditions which insures proper and safe use of the OUTCHAIR,
while protecting people from potential hazards.
1.3. LIABILITY
The manufacturer is liable only if the operation, maintenance and care instructions and
servicing intervals of the OUTCHAIR are correctly observed. The manufacturer expressly
states that only parts authorized by the manufacturer may be used. Logo Silver refuses all
responsibility for damages arising from the use of non-manufacturer authorized parts and/
or damage resulting from use not in accordance with the instructions.
This warranty is subject to French civil and commercial law.
1.4. INDICATION FOR THE REUSE OF THE PRODUCT
The OUTCHAIR has been designed to be reused.
As with all used machines or vehicles, reused products are subject to particular constraints.
The modication of features and performance must not compromise the safety of people
for the duration of the product.
The manufacturer has evaluated the duration of use of OUTCHAIR as between 6 and 8 years,
provided that it is used in accordance with the instructions and that the indications for
maintenance and upkeep are respected.
This duration does not take into account storage times with the manufacturer or the
distributor. It should be noted that if the OUTCHAIR is maintained in accordance with the
instructions, it remains reliable beyond the above dened period.
In order to be reused, the OUTCHAIR must rst be thoroughly cleaned. Then, the condition,
wear and damage of the OUTCHAIR must be checked by an approved specialist.
All worn or damaged parts and components that do not t or are not suitable for the new
user must be replaced from the authorised available options by LogoSilver.

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1.5. UPKEEP
The maintenance manual contains a schedule of maintenance operations to be carried out for
each model as well as detailed information and the list of necessary tools.
1.6. CONTACTS
For any questions about this material, please contact your reseller rst:
Contact details of the manufacturer:
Logo Silver, 32 rue de Comboire, 38130 ECHIROLLES, France
Email : [e-mail]
II. SAFETY
2.1. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
All information relating to safety in this manual is subject to French legislation and provisions of
the European Union. In other countries, please observe the applicable legislation and
provisions.
The OUTCHAIR was manufactured in accordance with the current technical rules for safe
operation. The safety of OUTCHAIR is certied by the CE marking - the declaration of
conformity and approval according to the EN 12184 standard.
NOTE
The overhaul and repairs of the OUTCHAIR must be carried out
exclusively by Logo Silver approved qualied personnel.
In the event of a problem, please contact your distributor.

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2.2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
As manufacturer, Logo Silver declares under its own responsibility that OUTCHAIR
complies with the essential requirements 93/42 and 2007/47 according with European directives
medical devices.
The design, development and manufacturing of OUTCHAIR are fully safety compliant according
to the following technical requirements:
• Risk analysis and management following NF EN ISO 14971 standards
• NF EN 12182 and NF EN 12184 design requirements
Dynamic stability, static stability, durability testing, load-bearing (static), advertising
documentation, use and maintenance guide, labelling, dening of energy consumption, dening
of speed, of acceleration and acceleration, ability to climb the maximum slope safely, the ability
to surmount obstacles.
Compliance with standard NF EN 12184 means ( among other things) that the values required
for inclination, obstacle clearance and speed are reached or exceeded by the OUTCHAIR.
2.3. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The OUTCHAIR may only be used in accordance with the instructions.
• Only duly informed and authorised people may use the OUTCHAIR.
• Only one person may use the OUTCHAIR at a time.
• For safety reasons it is recommended to wear a helmet and to attach the seatbelt.
• Do not use the wheelchair under the inuence of alcohol, medication or stupefying
products which restrict your driving ability.
• Do not lean forward, over the sides or over the upper edge of the chair, especially if
the terrain is sloped.
• To transfer, get as close to the new seat as possible.
DANGER !
Use the seat belt, if you do not have sufcient back-support, or you
are on rough terrain.
NOTE
All safety instructions contained in this user manual and in all valid
associated documents must be observed and applied.
This manual must always be available to the user.

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• Do not go out into isolated areas, or in poor atmospheric conditions unaccompanied
or without means of meeting a trusted person.
• The backrest fabric and the cushion are not highly ammable but may nevertheless
catch re. The use of re or a lit cigarette should be undertaken with extreme care.
• Changes in modes or proles : exterior, interior, climbing, seat position, backrest,
castors, footrest and low to high speed must be done while stopped.
• Check that the motors are engaged to allow the wheelchair to be started.
• Do not connect any electrical device to your wheelchair. Entrust the installation to
your Logo Silver authorised distributor.
2.4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION,
STORAGE AND ASSEMBLY
• The OUTCHAIR must be transported in Logo Silver approved packaging.
• While being transported in a vehicle, it must be secured with a sufcent number of
straps.
• The OUTCHAIR must only be lifted by its chassis.
• Only hoists of sufcient dimensions may be used for transport.
• It is imperative to attach the chair with the use of straps to the three designated
anchor points.
• While in transport the wheelchair should be turned off via the joystick and the engine
brakes locked.
DANGER !
This chair has several moving parts driven by powerful cylinders.
Be careful that people in your entourage are not hurt. Pay special
attention, to the risk of crushing children’s ngers.
WARNING !
Only original manufacturer components or options may be used.
Optional components must be mounted as indicated below.
Failure to comply with this recommendation results in loss of
warranty.