Dietz MINKO User manual

USER MANUAL
Power wheelchair
Version 3.0.1 EN

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Table of content
1 Preface ...........................................................................................................................5
1.1. Important information about this user manual 5
1.2. Symbols used in this manual 5
2 Safety..............................................................................................................................6
2.1. Temperature 6
2.2. Moving parts 6
2.3. Electromagnetic radiation 7
2.4. Markings on the wheelchair 7
3 Intended purpose / product description ...................................................................9
3.1. Congurations 9
3.2. The user 9
3.3. Indications 10
3.4. Contraindications 10
3.5. Operating environment 10
4 Preparing the wheelchair for use ................................................................................. 12
4.1. Assembly information 12
4.2. Attaching the joystick 12
4.3. Attaching the backrest (Minko w/ electr. backrest) 12
4.4. Installing the batteries 12
4.5. Controller plug connections 13
4.6. Checking operation in drive mode 13
5 General procedures....................................................................................................14
5.2. Seat cushion 14
5.3. Back cushion 14
5.4. Leg rests 15
5.5. Headrest 15
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Wheelchair settings (for qualied specialists only) ......................................................16
6.1. Tools 16
6.2. Setting the seat height and tilt angle 16
6.3. Setting the seat depth 17
6.4. Setting the seat width 17
6.5. Setting the backtrest angle 17
6.6. Setting the armrests 17
6.7. Setting the controller and joystick position 19
6.8. Setting the headrest 19
6.9. Cane holder (optional) 19
6.10. Elevating leg rest (optional) 20
6.11. Amputee support (optional) 21
6.12. Lap belt (optional) 21
6.13. Accessories and add-ons from external suppliers 21
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Further manuals are enclosed with the product:
• Manual for the VR2 control unit
• Manual for the battery charger
7 Wheelchair adjustments ............................................................................................22
7.1. Powered adjustments 22
7.2. Mechanical adjustments 23
8 Using the wheelchair .................................................................................................24
8.1. Checking the wheelchair 24
8.2. Getting into and out of the wheelchair 24
8.3. Driving the wheelchair 25
8.4. Driving on slopes or ramps 26
8.5. Obstacles 27
8.6. Pushing the wheelchair 27
8.7. Storage of the wheelchair after use 28
8.8. Immobilizer 28
9 Transport .....................................................................................................................30
9.1. Transporting the wheelchair in motor vehicles 30
9.2. Special transport 31
10 Servicing / maintenance ...........................................................................................32
10.1. Maintenance 32
10.2. Maintenance schedule / inspections 32
10.3. Servicing / maintenance 34
10.4. Cleaning the wheelchair and its upholstery 36
10.5. Batteries 36
10.6. Tyres 37
10.7. Re-use 37
10.8. Lifetime 37
10.9. Disposing of the wheelchair 37
11 Technical specications ............................................................................................38
11.1. Standards and requirements 38
11.2. Specications operating force 38
11.3. Specications product 39
11.4. Specications batteries 40
11.5. Electrical diagrams 40
12 Warranty conditions...................................................................................................41
12.1. Record of product identication data 41
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1 Preface
1.1. Important information about this user manual
The user manual for this powered wheelchair consists of three separate booklets:
• The general user manual (this booklet)
• The manual for the controller
• The manual for the battery charger
Read through these user manuals carefully before using the wheelchair for the
rst time. The information they contain is essential for the safe use and proper
maintenance (cleaning) of the wheelchair. If any of the manuals are missing on
delivery of your wheelchair, please contact your dealer immediately.
A service manual for qualied specialists is also available.
1.2. Symbols used in this manual
Warning
Follow the instructions given under warnings! Failure to exercise due care in
following these instructions may result in physical injury, damage to the wheelchair
or damage to the environment. Where possible, the warnings are given in the
section that is most relevant.
Section references
A reference to another chapter or section in this manual is given in parentheses
enclosing the phrase ‘see’. Example (see 2) or (see 2.4).
Cross-reference symbol
Where required, this general manual makes reference to the other manuals. This
is done in the following way:
CONTROLLER Please refer to the user manual for the controller.
CHARGER Please refer to the user manual for the battery charger.
 SERVICE Please refer to the service manual of the product (qualied specialists
only).
A large-print version of the operating instructions
is available for visually impaired persons at
WWW.DIETZ-GROUP.DE in PDF format.
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2 Safety
You can always  nd the latest information on your product on our homepage. For
information or queries concerning product safety and on recalls, please contact
DIETZ in writing or by telephone. You will  nd our contact information on the back
of this user manual.
Warning
Follow the instructions given under warnings! Failure to exercise due care in
following these instructions may result in physical injury, damage to the wheelchair
or damage to the environment.
2.1. Temperature
Warning
• Avoid any physical contact with the motors of the wheelchair at all times. When
the wheelchair is in use, the motors are in constant motion and can reach high
temperatures. Any physical contact with the motors could result in burns. After
use, the motors cool down slowly.
• Ensure that the wheelchair is not exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of
time when not in use. Some parts of the wheelchair (such as the seat, backrest
and armrests) can become hot if exposed to the sun for too long. This may
result in burns or skin sensitisation.
2.2. Moving parts
Warning
Wheelchairs contain moving and rotating parts ( gure 1). Contact with moving
parts may result in serious physical injury or damage to the wheelchair. You should
avoid any contact with the moving parts of
the wheelchair.
A. Wheels (turning and pivoting)
B. Swing-away controller arm
C. Powered backrest adjustment
D. Powered tilt adjustment
E. Powered leg rests
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2.3. Electromagnetic radiation
The standard version of your powered wheelchair has been tested for compliance
with the applicable requirements relating to electromagnetic radiation (EMC
requirements).
Warning
Despite testing, the following cannot be ruled out:
• electromagnetic radiation interfering with the wheelchair. For example mobile
telephones, large medical devices or other sources of electromagnetic radiation
• the powered wheelchair interfering with electromagnetic elds. For example
shop doors, burglar alarm systems in shops or garage door openers.
• in some congurations equipped with a R-net controller, where it is possible
that extreme electrical discharge situations due to static electricity, may cause
a fault message (‘ISM over-current’) ashing on the screen. If this occurs simply
turn o your wheelchair for a few seconds and back on to clear the fault.
In the unlikely event of such problems arising, please notify your dealer
immediately.
2.4. Markings on the wheelchair
Warning
• The markings, symbols and instructions on the wheelchair are part of the safety
features. They must not be covered up or removed. They must remain on the
wheelchair and be clearly legible for the whole lifespan of the wheelchair.
• Immediately replace or repair any markings, symbols or instructions that
become damaged or illegible. Contact your dealer in such cases.
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Symbols used on the wheelchair:
Consult the manual before use.
Freewheel switch
• Drive position
• Push position
Warning
Never set the freewheel switch
to the 'Push' position when the
wheelchair is on a slope.
Warning (yellow-black)
Pinch point hazard: Keep hands
and  ngers away from moving
parts when adjusting the height
and/or tilt angle of the wheelchair.
Securing point for transportation
inside a vehicle.
Crash-test-certi ed in line with
ISO 7176-19
CONTROLLER
Battery charging point.
Location Identi cation plate:
on the left side of the chassis in
driving direction.
For custom models, which
were customer made for a
particular user, the product label,
intended purpose and warnings
are di erent. Please pay
attention to the additional
documentation!
Identi cation plate
Trademark
Type / model
REF = Item number
UDI = Unique device identifer
(01) UDI-DI
(10) Order number
(21) Serial number
Manufacturer / contact address
Maximum load capacity / user
weight
Date of manufacture YYYY-MM
Maximum speed
6˚ Maximum safe gradient that can
be driven on with the wheelchair*
Follow the user manual
Caution- safety information can be
fount in the user manual
Medical device
Separate disposal of electronic
equipment and components
*depends on the wheelchair settings and user's abilities
xxxx-xx
(01)04260241689952
(10)190XXXX
(21)M90000XXXX
*200059*
630001
Minko
136 kg
6°
6 km/h
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3 Intended purpose / product
description
Rear wheel drive wheelchairs and their
major components (gure 2)
A. Drive wheels
B. Castor wheels
C. Freewheel switch
D. Controller
E. Battery
F. Seat cushion
G. Backrest
H. Armrest
I. Leg rest
J. Headrest (optional)
3.1. Congurations
Broadly speaking, the wheelchair is made up of an undercarriage with the seating
system on top of it for excellent support for the head, torso, arms and legs.
The wheelchair is available as a rear-wheel drive (RWD) with a speed of 6 km/h.
Warning
• No changes may be made to the technical specications.
• Do not make any adjustments to the electrical circuit.
• Modication of the wheelchair or its component parts is not permitted.
3.2. The user
Driving a powered wheelchair requires the user to have cognitive, physical and
visual abilities. The user must be capable of estimating the consequences of any
action taken while driving the wheelchair and of correcting action where required.
The wheelchair must not carry more than one person. The maximum user
weight is 136 kg, unless otherwise stated on the identication plate (see 2.4). Any
additional weight in the form of a bag, accessories or medical equipment must
be added to the user's weight, with the resulting total weight not exceeding the
maximum user weight.
The user must also be aware of the contents of this manual before using the
wheelchair for the rst time. The wheelchair user must also have received
thorough instruction from the dealer before using public roads. A trainer/
consultant must supervise the user's rst experience of driving the wheelchair.
The intended purpose may dier for products which were manufactured
as custom-made device and which have been labelled as such. In this
case, please refer to the documentation supplied with the product.
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Warning
• The wheelchair user shall at all times be fully responsible for compliance with
locally applicable safety regulations and guidelines.
• You must not drive the wheelchair while under the inuence of any substances
that may aect your driving ability.
• Your eyesight must be good enough to allow you to use the wheelchair in any
particular situation safely.
• Do not seat more than one person in the wheelchair.
• Do not allow children to drive the wheelchair without supervision.
3.3. Indications
This wheelchair provides assistance for persons who are unable to walk or who
have a severe walking impediment due to
• Paralysis
• Loss of limbs / defect or deformation of limbs
• Joint contracture/joint damage
3.4. Contraindications
Use of the wheelchair is unsuitable in the case of:
• False sensations
• Severe disequilibrium
• Loss of limbs on both arms
• Joint contracture/joint damage on both arms
• Inability to sit
• Impaired or inadequate vision
3.5. Operating environment
This wheelchair has been developed for both indoor and outdoor use (EN 12184
(2014) class B). When outdoors, drive only on paved roads, pavements, footpaths
and cycle paths. Always adjust your speed to your surroundings.
Warning
• A wheelchair should be regarded as a replacement for the walking function.
Users must therefore travel among pedestrians and not on streets with trac.
• The use of the wheelchair on walk ways and roads may be subject to the
applicable legal requirements of National Road Laws or Road Trac Laws.
• Drive carefully on roads that are slippery due to rain, ice or snow!
• Prevent the wheelchair from coming into contact with seawater, as it is
aggressive and has a corrosive eect.
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