Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare AutoFold User manual

AutoFold Powerchair
Instructions for use

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NB. IMAGES CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS
IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY NOT REFLECT FINAL PRODUCT OUTLOOK
APPEARANCE.

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. CONTACT INFORMATION 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5
3.1 Environment 5
3.2 Intended User Group 5
3.3 Intended Use 5
3.4 Indications 5
3.5 Product Overview 6
4. SAFETY 7
4.1 Warnings & Cautions 7
4.2 Risk Assessment 7
4.3 Contraindications 7
4.4 Powerchair Loading 8
4.5 Training 8
4.6 General Warnings 9
5. TRANSPORT & STORAGE 11
6. SYMBOL DEFINITION 12
7. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 14
8. CHARGING & PREPARING FOR USE 15
8.1 Installation 15
8.2 Battery Charging 16
8.3 Folding and unfolding 17
8.4 Checking Before Use 18
9. OPERATION OF THE AUTOFOLD POWERCHAIR 19
9.1 Operational Limits 19
9.2 Control Panel 19
9.3 Driving the Powerchair 21
9.4 Steps, Kerbs & Fixed Obstacles 22
9.5 Inclines 23
9.6 Outdoor Operation & Inclement Weather Precautions 24
9.7 Aer Use Instructions 24
10. CLEANING 25
11. MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 26
11.1 General Guidelines 26
11.2 Fault Detection 28
11.3 Repair 28
12. DISPOSAL OF PARTS 29
13. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMC 30
14. SPECIFICATION 31
15. WARRANTY 32
16. NOTES 33
17. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 37
18. QUICK START GUIDE 38

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1. INTRODUCTION
ank you for purchasing this product. ese instructions for use should be
read carefully and understood before operating the powerchair. Improper use or
unfamiliarity with the powerchair may result in harm, injury or trac accidents.
A maintenance schedule has also included at the back. Keep this manual with the
powerchair, or in a safe place.
Contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. or check our website for the latest version of
this document. Users with visual, reading or cognitive disabilities should seek advice
from a professional care provider for an appropriate format. If this is not viable, users
should contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. If you have any questions concerning
the operation or maintenance of the powerchair, contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Ltd.
If the use of the powerchair results in a serious incident, reports should be forwarded
to the manufacturer and local competent authority of your Member State. Please
quote the product serial code on all correspondence, which can be found at the
bottom of the frame.
For Service & Support outside the United Kingdom, please contact the local
distribution company from where this equipment was purchased. Failure to do so
may result in the product warranty becoming void.
2. CONTACT INFORMATION
For assistance in setting up, using, maintaining your powerchair, to report unexpected
operation or for any service, warranty, sales or customer service information
regarding this product, please contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd.
Zhejiang Innuovo Rehabilitation Devices Co., Ltd
No. 196 Industry Road, Hengdian Movie Zone, Dongyang, Zhejiang, CN
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd.
Sidhil Business Park, Holmeld, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TN, GB
www.driveDeVilbiss.co.uk | [e-mail]
SUNGO Europe B.V.
Olympisch Stadion 24, 1076 DE, Amsterdam, NL
Service & Maintenance
Tel: [phone]
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Spares
email: [email protected]

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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Environment
e AutoFold Powerchair can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments
where appropriate. e AutoFold Powerchair can be used on at, even path surfaces,
however the user should avoid grass, gravel, gradients greater than 6° and motorized
roads. Additional care should be taken to avoid inclement weather and wet surfaces.
3.2 Intended User Group
e AutoFold Powerchair is intended for a single user of weight up to 150 kg (23.6
st). e intended user group for this device is any mobility restricted individual
that requires assistance with transport. e patient / occupant is the only intended
operator. Users must be both mentally and physically capable of operating the device
with minimal risk of injury to themselves and others.
3.3 Intended Use
e intended use of the powerchair is to transport an end user with restricted
mobility, as dened in section 3.2.
e powerchair is intended to support a single occupant. A risk assessment must
always be performed on the suitability of the user to the powerchair.
3.4 Indications
To provide transport mobility to an end user with restricted mobility.
Service & Maintenance
Tel: [phone]
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Spares
email: [email protected]

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3.5 Product Overview
e aluminium alloy AutoFold Powerchair has been designed to provide a
comfortable and secure solution for users who have mobility restrictions. e product
is a class A powerchair (under EN 12184:2014), class I medical device and class 2
invalid carriage (under e Use of Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations 1988).
e AutoFold Powerchair is designed to be suitable for extended outdoor use, but
with indoor use capabilities. For specic guidance with outdoor use, see section 9.6.
is manual is composed from the product design and specications at the time of
publication. As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in the manual may
not correspond to the powerchair that you purchased. We reserve the right to make
design modications.

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4. SAFETY
4.1 Warnings & Cautions
Warnings in this user manual highlight potential hazards that if
disregarded could lead to injury or death.
Cautions in this user manual highlight potential hazards that if
disregarded could lead to equipment damage or failure.
4.2 Risk Assessment
Before using the powerchair, a risk assessment must be performed by a competent
individual to ensure the safe use of the powerchair on a user-by-user basis. It is
the responsibility of users and carers to determine that they are both mentally
and physically capable of operating the powerchair with minimal risk of injury to
themselves or others.
e risk assessment should include, but not be limited to:
• Entrapment
• Falling out of the powerchair
• Small adults (and children)
• Individuals who lack capacity
• Users with visual, reading or cognitive disabilities
• Very active occupants
• Unauthorised people with access to the powerchair
Caution
Warning
4.3 Contraindications
• e end user exceeds maximum weight capacity indicated in section 4.4,
• e end user has postural support needs that are not addressed by the AutoFold
Powerchair,
• Inability to safely guide a power mobility device.
Other contraindications may be relevant which are specic to an individual and / or
care environment.

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4.4 Powerchair Loading
e maximum user weight of the AutoFold Powerchair is: 150 kg (23.6 st)
Maximum user weight is the sum of the user mass and the mass of any ancillary
attachments or accessories. Exceeding the maximum weight capacity will void your
warranty. Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. will not be held responsible for injury and /
or damages resulting from failure to observe weight capacities.
• e maximum load is for the powerchair to be occupied by one
person only. Additional weight could damage components or
destabilise the powerchair, potentially causing injury.
• e powerchair may only be used to transport one person at
a time. It should not be used for climbing. e backrest is not
designed to support an entire person's body weight, and the
armrests are not designed to support other individuals sitting /
leaning — risk of collapse, entrapment.
• e powerchair is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to
play near or operate the powerchair, as they are at risk of harm.
Warning
4.5 Training
All individuals operating the AutoFold Powerchair are to be suitably familiar with the
functionality and limitations prior to use. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure they
are suitably trained to use the powerchair and any associated parts safely and correctly.
Every eort should be made to resolve deciencies and should include consideration of
retraining, falls prevention and equipment alterations and modications.
If these instructions for use are not deemed sucient and the need for training
is required, please contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. (see section 2) who can
discuss training options with you.

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• Do not use a damaged or badly worn powerchair — risk of harm.
• Check the functionality of the powerchair before every use.
Ensure the joystick and control system is responsive and free from
unintended movement. Check the current fastest speed setting is
appropriate. (It is recommended to use a slower speed setting at
the beginning of every use, gradually increasing the speed setting
as appropriate.) Ensure your lap belt is secured before operating
the powerchair.
• Do not use the powerchair in rain or snow conditions — risk of
electric shock.
• Do not drive on grass, motorised roads or in muddy or icy
conditions.
• Reduced speed and care should be taken when navigating
obstacles.
• Do not attempt to navigate on slopes greater than 6°.
• If unintended movement of the powerchair occurs, release the
joystick to automatically stop the powerchair. If this fails, cut o
power to the powerchair.
• Under no circumstances should the powerchair be used as a seat
in a motor vehicle
• e powerchair is designed for occupants who weigh less
than 150 kg; overloading may put the user at risk of falling or
entrapment.
• Do not touch any exposed contacts or connectors while using the
product or while in contact with other individuals.
• Misused electrical equipment can be hazardous.
• Do not operate the powerchair while under the inuence of
alcohol or when excessively tired.
• Do not operate the powerchair at night near motorized roads or
in situations without a clear line of sight.
• Only approved parts, specied for the AutoFold Powerchair,
should be used. Accessories that have not been approved or
designed for use with the powerchair are not to be used — a
hazard could be introduced due to product combination
incompatibility. If in doubt, contact your local distributor.
• Modication of the AutoFold Powerchair, its parts or features is
not allowed without the permission of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Ltd. — a hazard could be introduced.
4.6 General Warnings
Warning

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• e powerchair is electrically operated, so should not be used
in oxygen-rich environments, in the presence of ammable
gases, sources of heat or naked ames — risk of explosion / re.
Damaged or worn upholstery increases the risk of re hazard and
should be replaced immediately.
• Individuals unable to drive the powerchair without assistance
or supervision must not use the powerchair without such
supervision. Unsupervised use of the powerchair must be avoided
if there is any doubt about the ability of an individual to operate
it safely.
• Do not step on the foot pedal while loading or unloading from
the powerchair. Risk of instability.
• If children, adults with learning diculties or pets pose a
potential risk of tampering with the powerchair, its suitability
for use is to be considered during the initial user / product risk
assessment.
• Do not use the AutoFold Powerchair unattended while in manual
mode. Always seek assistance if manual mode is used. Do not use
the powerchair in manual mode when on any slope.
Warning