Decon wheel e-move User manual

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e-move
User’s manual

Contents
The E-move system
Safety instructions
Models off e-move
Assembly off e-move
Operating the wheelchair with e-move
Guide to safe operation
Transport and disassembly off e-move
Technical specifications
Area of use/Product description
Guarantee and maintenance
Battery
Troubleshooting
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e-move
You have now received a new wheelchair with e-move. To get the most out of your wheelchair and
to ensure it meets your needs, an authorised prescriber should have tested and adjusted your
wheelchair. This means that the wheelchair with e-move has been adjusted in accordance with your
wishes and that your weight and requirements have been taken into consideration. We are assuming
that this has taken place and that you have also received instruction and advice on how to use your
wheelchair in everyday situation. Before you start using your e-move wheelchair, look through
these directions for use. They are full of good advice and setting options.
e-move is an electrically powered auxiliary motor that is activated by the drive rings. e-move has
been tested and approved at TÜV in Germany.
We hope you will be satisfied with e-move.
Read through all of the directions for use. These provide important safety information. Decon
Wheel is only responsible for product changes made by authorised staff. We reserve the right to
make changes to the equipment and specifications.
Delivery check
Check that all parts are in agreement with the delivery note. You must immediately notify the
carrier of any damage during transportation. Remember to keep the packaging until the carrier has
checked the goods and a settlement has been reached.
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e-move
e-move consists of the following parts:
A. Drive wheels: 2
B. Battery: 1
C. Battery cover
D. Battery charger
On the right drive wheel you will find the operating button (E) and the battery holder (F).
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e-move's components:
1. Handle
2. Battery
2a. Battery cover
3. Wheel attachment
4. Drive wheels 22”, 24”
5. Drive ring
6. Cover for electric motor
7. Rubber bushing
8. Charging lead
9. Charging unit
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Important safety instructions before using e-move
For safety reasons e-move must only be operated by people who:
• Have received instruction on using e-move;
• Are in good physical and psychological health, so as to be able to control e-move safely in
all operating situations.
Instruction on operating e-move is included in the scope of the delivery and will be provided at a
time agreed through your specialist dealer or a Decon Wheel representative. This service is
completely free of charge.
If you still do not feel safe using e-move, please contact your specialist dealer.
Adhere to all the values the wheelchair manufacturer has specified in the directions for use,
particularly maximum clearance limits. Also carefully follow the operating and safety instructions
in the directions for use of the wheelchair.
e-move has no separate brake, so you must fit the parking brakes to the wheelchair and adapt them
to the e-move wheels. If the wheelchair is equipped with drum brakes you must remove them in
order to be able to operate the wheelchair with e-move. In this case it is vital that you equip the
wheelchair with parking brakes.
Always switch e-move off and activate the parking brake before moving to or from the wheelchair.
Never hold on to the drive rings when getting into or out of the wheelchair.
e-move is dimensioned for indoor and outdoor use, but a basic prerequisite is that you travel on a
stable surface.
Make sure you are in a safe place and switch e-move off before using a mobile phone or a similar
device. Avoid driving in the proximity of strong electric fields that can cause interference.
On no account start e-move up before receiving instruction from your specialist dealer or a
Decon Wheel representative.
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Two models of the e-move
Type A - is designed for users who have a strong grip and cover long distances by themselves.
Type A has an assist ratio of 1.5. Of the total energy supply required, the user supplies
approximately 40 % and e-move approximately 60 %.
Type B - is designed for users with a somewhat weaker grip. Of the total energy supply required,
the user supplies approximately 25 % and e-move approximately 75 %.
You can see which version you have simply by looking at the handrims. Type A has
polished/stainless steel handrims and type B has black plastic covered ones. There is also a number
in the battery holder, e.g. XA4G.lf the fourth character is "G" you have type A and if the fourth
character is "H" you have type B.
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Installing e-move
Make sure the correct adapter plate is fitted to your wheelchair before installation.
1. Start fitting e-move to your wheelchair. The wheels have a quick release axle (QR axle).
Fold the quick release handle (A, Ill. 1) out when installing.
2. When installing the right wheel you need to lift the wheelchair up a little with your left hand
while simultaneously grasping the bottom of the battery holder to stop it from rotating (Ill. 2). Then
insert the QR axle (Ill. 3). It is very important that the axle be pressed in far enough, otherwise the
QR axle may come off. See illustration (D).
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Cable
3. The cable (A) hanging loose in the right wheel then needs to be plugged into the contact (B). It is
important that the arrow on the cable be aligned with the small line on the contact.
Battery
4. The battery will be charged upon delivery. Remove the protective cover and simply insert the
battery in the battery holder as shown in Ill. 2.
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Overturn protection
Before you start using e-move for the first time you must check that the overturn protection is fitted
to your wheelchair.
For safety reasons you should only remove the overturn protection in order to get over an obstacle,
e.g. a high kerb. The assistance of another person will then be necessary.
The installation instructions supplied with your wheelchair must be observed when fitting and
removing the overturn protection.
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Important
• If you propel your wheelchair applying the same amount of force as for a normal manual
wheelchair, you will notice that, thanks to the e-move system, each push will take you much
further. Be careful in the beginning when using your wheelchair until you have learnt how it
operates.
• Always switch off the power and apply the brakes when you want to get in or out of the
wheelchair.
• Do not touch the switch when using the wheelchair except for when you want to stop. If you
switch off the power when the wheelchair is moving quickly, the chair will stop very
abruptly which may create a risk of you falling out of the chair.
• Do not balance an e-move chair on the drive wheels using the hand rims. This starts the
electric motors and you will find it difficult to keep your balance.
• The handrims may become slippery, which may make steering the chair difficult if your
hands are wet or if you use the chair in the rain.
• If you do not move the handrims for five minutes, the system switches off automatically to
save the battery.
• Remember that the e-move system increases the width of your wheelchair by approximately
5 cm. This may prevent you from going through narrow doorways, which did not previously
cause any problems.
• Remember that the point of balance is changed on e-move chairs compared with other
models as the battery is fitted on the rear of the chair.
Sound guide
beep (a short sound)
1. When the system is activated. A light comes on (on the inner side of the wheel) for
approximately three seconds).
2. When the system switches off automatically as you have not operated the chair for 5 minutes.
beep-beep-beep-beep-
beep-beep-beep-beep-
beep-beep-beep-beep-
beep-beep-beep-beep-
(four short repeated sounds)
The battery is starting to run out. A light on the inner side of the wheel starts to flash slowly.
beep (a continuous sound)
1. The battery has run out. (The light on the wheel comes on.)
2. Problems with the electronics (the light on the wheel comes on.)
3. When the power is switched on whilst you move the handrims.
(The light on the wheel flashes rapidly.)
4. No contact between the right and left wheel. (The light flashes rapidly.)
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Use of e-move
Activation of the system
1) Lock the wheelchair brakes.
2) Activate e-move by pressing the button (A) on the right side of the chair. A beep will then be
heard, and within three seconds the system will be activated.
If you apply force to the drive rings while simultaneously switching on the current, you will hear a
warning signal (long beep) and the wheelchair will not start. Switch the current off and on again
without touching the drive rings. Then wait until the system has been activated before applying
force to the drive rings.
3) Release the wheelchair brakes.
4) It is important that the user be aware of how the wheelchair works before starting to drive (study
the wheelchair manufacturer's safety instructions in the directions for use). To drive the wheelchair
straight ahead, push the wheels evenly.
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Directions for driving using e-move
Operation using e-move increases the user's power resources and converts them into brief rotary
motion of the motor using sensors in the wheel hubs. The power made available depends on the
mode the additional power has been set to. It does not matter whether the wheelchair is being driven
forwards or backwards.
When driving downhill, use of e-move assists braking. Activation of the system creates a more
efficient braking effect.
The wheelchair's actual driving function is only affected indirectly, i.e. as a user you only need to
change your driving habits slightly.
It is important to bear in mind that with outside use the motor must be protected from moisture as
far as possible. If the drive rings get damp/wet, a sudden manoeuvre may result in an increased risk
of accident.
Always switch off e-move and lock the brakes when getting into and out of the wheelchair.
Always drive with charged batteries so you do not come to a halt and get stranded with a dead
battery. If necessary, use an extra battery for longer distances.
Check to make sure your e-move wheels have the right tyre pressure for driving, namely 6 bar. A
puncture will significantly affect e-move's driving ability. If a puncture occurs, only continue the
trip in an emergency and drive carefully.
Despite e-move being dimensioned in accordance with all current EMC directives, electromagnetic
fields may affect driving characteristics. Mobile phones and other devices that emit electromagnetic
radiation can in certain cases cause incorrect function. Likewise, e-move may cause disturbances in
electromagnetic fields. This is rare, though it can lead to triggering of alarms in older alarm
installations, e.g. in department stores, or to opening of older automatic doors.
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GUIDE FOR SAFE DRIVING
When you get your chair with e-move fitted to it, it is important that you check how it works in a
safe and calm place. As an e-move user, you decide which routes you can manage as far as your
driving ability and physical ability are concerned. Before using e-move, make sure that the tyres are
not worn or damaged and that the batteries are fully charged. These safety checks and your driving
abilities are important when assessing whether you can get around using e-move in the following
places:
• Quays, landing sites and moorings, roads and locations by watercourses, jetties and dams
without protective rails.
• Narrow roads, slopes (e.g. ramps and approaches), narrow roads close to precipices,
mountainous areas.
• Narrow and/or steep/sloping paths by busy roads or near to precipices.
• Leaf- and snow-covered or icy stretches.
• Ramps and lifting devices.
With e-move you can manage uphill and downhill slopes in accordance with the wheelchair
manufacturer's specifications. The basic prerequisites are tyres that are not worn, the correct tyre
pressure, a risk-free surface and a maximum user weight of 120 kg.
You will need help when you have to negotiate:
• Kerbs requiring the wheelchair to tilt by over 15%.
• All kinds of obstacle on slopes, as the risk of overturning then increases.
Be extremely careful when crossing busy roads and at railway and other crossings. Never drive
parallel to tram and railway tracks when trying to cross them, as there is a risk of the wheels getting
stuck in the tracks. It's better to get someone to help you who can quickly push the wheelchair over
the street or railway crossing if the wheelchair suddenly stops (e.g. if the batteries have no charge).
Be careful when driving up ramps onto vehicles. When lifting and lowering, e-move must be
disconnected and the parking brakes must be activated.
On wet surfaces the tyres have less grip on the road and there is an increased risk of skidding.
Always adjust your driving to the situation at hand.
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1. Start/Stop
Push the hand rims forward slowly and carefully.
Be careful so that the chair does not tip up when starting.
2. Turning
Practise turning around a certain point to learn how the motor reacts.
3. Braking
The motors also help when you want to apply the brakes. Simply push the hand rims backwards
slightly. Practise braking when using the wheelchair at different speeds.
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4. Lifting the castors
If you need to lift the castors when the motors are on, you must not touch the handrims. Hold the
tyres instead.
It is best to switch off the power and then hold the handrims as usual.
5. Going up steps
One way of getting up low steps is to go back- wards.
6. Upward and downward slope
Ensure that the chair does not tip over when you go uphill.
The chair will keep to a constant speed on downward slopes. Select a speed that allows you to stop
easily.
Do not have the power switched off on downward slopes. This may cause the wheelchair's speed to
increase to such an extent that you will find it difficult to stop.
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7. Slopes
Practise using your wheelchair on sloping surfaces. Proceed very carefully.
8. Crossings and pavements
Take plenty of time when using a pedestrian crossing. Ensure that you do not drive into kerbs.
Ensure that the castors do not get stuck in the tracks when you use a railway crossing.
9. Manual operation
If you switch off the power, the chair will work just like a normal manual wheelchair.
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TRANSPORT AND DISASSEMBLY
Your e-move is easy to get ready for transport.
Battery
1. Remove the battery by pressing button (A) whilst carefully pulling the battery out of its holder
(Figure l).
Cable
2. Remove the cable from the socket by turning it whilst pulling it carefully upwards (Figure 2).
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Wheels
The wheels are removed by opening out the handle (A) to the quick release mechanism and pulling
straight outwards. (Figure1).
Take care when removing the right-hand wheel. The battery holder and switch can easily start to
rotate if you do not hold one of them whilst loosening the wheel (Figure 2).
24" and 22” wheels
You can easily replace the e-move with regular 24" or 22” quick release drive wheels.
Open out the handle (A) and carefully pull out the wheel (Figure1).
For instructions on how to fold the actual wheelchair, please refer to the wheelchair instruction
manual enclosed with the delivery.
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Angle adjustment of the battery holder
2. Loosen the screws (A, figure 1). Tilt the battery holder to the desired position and retighten the
screws.
Angle adjustment of the switch lever
Loosen the screws (A, figure 2). Then adjust the lever to the desired position and retighten the
screws.
For instructions on how to adjust the backrest, seat, etc. please refer to the wheelchair instruction
manual enclosed with the delivery.
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