Huka Pendel FD User manual

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User manual
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2011-01

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1. Index:
1. Index:...............................................................................................................................2
2. Information manufacturer.................................................................................................4
3. Introduction......................................................................................................................5
3. Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................6
4. Warranty..........................................................................................................................7
4.1 identification of the serial number of the Pendel FD...................................................7
4.2 Life time of the Pendel................................................................................................8
5. Intended use of the Pendel FD ........................................................................................9
6. Delivery of the Pendel....................................................................................................10
7. Safety.............................................................................................................................11
7.1 Pre drive check:........................................................................................................11
7.2 Hot and cold surfaces...............................................................................................13
7.3 Distances between moving and stationary parts. .....................................................13
7.4 Electromagnetic disturbance. ...................................................................................14
7.5 Resistance level of ignition.......................................................................................14
8. Product description........................................................................................................15
8.1 Body works Pendel FD:............................................................................................15
8.2 Frame.......................................................................................................................15
8.3 The wheels...............................................................................................................15
8.4 The drive motor ........................................................................................................15
8.5 The electronics.........................................................................................................16
8.5.1 Sevcon drive controller.......................................................................................16
8.5.2 Additional features controller..............................................................................17
8.6 The batteries.............................................................................................................17
8.6.1 Automatic parking brake batteries......................................................................18
8.7 The cockpit...............................................................................................................19
8.7.1 Steering handle..................................................................................................19
8.7.2 Throttle...............................................................................................................20
8.7.3. Dashboard.........................................................................................................21
8.7.4 Brakes................................................................................................................24
8.7.5 Contact switch....................................................................................................25
8.7.6 Charger socket...................................................................................................25
8.7.7 Horn ...................................................................................................................26

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8.7.8 Indicators............................................................................................................26
8.7.9 Emergency switch..............................................................................................27
8.7.10 Safety switch....................................................................................................27
8.7.11 Release switch.................................................................................................28
8.8 Fixation points ..........................................................................................................28
8.9 Ramp........................................................................................................................29
9. Before using the Pendel FD...........................................................................................30
9.1 Adjusting the handle bar...........................................................................................30
9.2 Adjusting the fixation points......................................................................................31
9.3 Adjusting the mirrors.................................................................................................32
10. Driving the Pendel........................................................................................................33
11. Maintenance of the Pendel..........................................................................................36
11.1 Frequency of maintenance.....................................................................................36
11.2 Charging the batteries. ...........................................................................................37
11.3 Tyre pressure: ........................................................................................................38
11.4 Tyre profile:.............................................................................................................38
11.5 Lights......................................................................................................................38
11.6 Fuses......................................................................................................................38
11.7 The brakes:.............................................................................................................40
11.8 The drive motor and compressor............................................................................40
11.9 Cleaning of the body work......................................................................................40
11.10 Batteries ...............................................................................................................40
12. Errors...........................................................................................................................41
13. Selling the Pendel........................................................................................................42
14. Disposal of the Pendel.................................................................................................42
15. Specifications Pendel FD.............................................................................................43
Pre sale information of the Pendel FD can be found on the website
www.huka.nl. Here you can find the brochure, specification sheet,
pictures and order form. You can also find all the other innovative
products of Huka BV.
Authorized dealers can also download service manuals and spare part
books.

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2. Information manufacturer
The Pendel is manufactured by:
Huka B.V.
Munsterstraat 13
7575 ED Oldenzaal
The Netherlands
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
mail: [e-mail]
website: www.huka.nl

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3. Introduction
 Thank you very much for choosing the Pendel FD electric scooter.
You will definitely enjoy the mobility freedom Pendel provides you.
 Your supplier has delivered the Pendel fully functional and completely checked.
He has also explained the functions of the Pendel FD to you. Make sure you feel
secure with the Pendel FD before your first ride.
 Read this manual carefully before using the Pendel FD.
First remarks:
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 The PENDEL wheelchair scooter is a vehicle that is meant for the transportation of
one person, seated in his/her wheelchair.
 The total loading capacity is 125 kilo. Therefore, only manual wheelchairs are
suitable, or wheelchairs with a light assist motor system.
 Only wheelchairs with the 2 large wheels at the back, and with a wheel size of 24´´
or 26´´ can be used, because the automatic securing system can be adjusted
according to these wheel sizes.
 The PENDEL is designed for road traffic, a moped third-party insurance is
compulsory.
 The PENDEL is only suitable for use on paved roads.
 Besides adequate understanding of traffic, the user needs to have sufficient
Hand-functioning in order to operate the handlebars and brakes.
 Never drive faster downhill than the maximum speed of 25 km/h, otherwise
Irreparable damage is inflicted on the driving electronics!
 You can find the frame number on the steering tube.
Should the user have difficulty reading this manual as a result
of reading difficulties or visual impairment, this manual is also
available in other formats. Please contact Huka for further
details about these special manuals.
ATTENTION:
Text which is written in these highlighted areas is concerning
safety matters. Please, read these messages carefully. This is
important for your own safety en for your environment.
Information in these boxes is of added value. Please, read this
information carefully. This might give you even better performance of
the product or simplifies the usage of the product.

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3. Declaration of Conformity
Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC
Declaration of Conformity
For
Class 1 Medical Devices
Manufacturer’s name: Huka B.V.
Manufacturer’s address: Munsterstraat 13, 7575 ED
Oldenzaal, the Netherlands
Product: Wheelchair scooter, Class C
Device name: Huka Pendel FD
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above, is in compliance
with the Essential Requirements, Annex 1 of Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. The
product is signed with the CE-mark according the above Directive.
Date: 01-03-2009
Name: M. P. Coehoorn, Managing Director Huka B.V.
Signature:
Huka B.V. Munsterstraat 13, 7575 ED Oldenzaal, the Netherlands

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4. Warranty
The Pendel is covered by a guarantee by the manufacturer. In general, the product is
guaranteed for 2 years. The batteries and charger are guaranteed for 1 year. Parts which
wear out during usage of the product like tires and tubes are not included in the guarantee.
An exception can be if there is a sign of extreme and fast wear out because of a
production error. Damage or faults as a result of misuse or even unintended use are not
covered by the warranty.
Defect or broken parts need to be send back to Huka B.V. for investigation. According to
the results of this investigation, the guarantee will be supplied.
In case of damage or faults, contact your local supplier first to inform them. Make sure that
you know the frame number of your vehicle, before contacting your local supplier.
4.1 identification of the serial number of the Pendel FD
You can find the Serial number on two spot on the Pendel FD.
(A) Decal including technical information.
(B) Inserted serial number in main frame.
The serial decal including serial number the serial number on the frame
The guarantee on a part or product is to be decided after investigation
of the manufacturer Huka B.V. or a authorized dealer of Huka B.V.
A
B

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4.2 Life time of the Pendel.
The lifetime of the Pendel depends very much on the quality of maintenance and the way
the user is handling the Pendel in daily life. A periodic check (like cars) of the vehicle can
prevent excessive wear and failure. These periodic checks have great influence on the
lifetime of a product. The Pendel can have an economical lifetime of 6-8 years.
Use only original parts supplied by Huka BV or it authorized dealer.
The use of non original parts on a Huka product automatically the
warranty will be void.
Repairs are only to be done by qualified and certified personnel.
Only then the product is factory guaranteed. Damage to the product
as a result of repairs by non authorized persons will automatically
void the warranty on the product or parts.
In case of a defect or technical problem, immediately contact your
local authorized Huka dealer. Don’t use the product until it is repaired.
In exceptional cases, only use the vehicle at very low speed.
Poor maintenance has direct influence of the lifetime of a Pendel.
Damage as a result of poor maintenance is also excluded from the
warranty cover.
Periodic checks (every 6 months) can prevent failure or excessive
wear of part on the products. This can also lead to a longer economic
lifetime of the product.
Incomplete repairs or quick fixings will have a negative influence of
the lifetime of the product. Always have your Pendel repaired by a
authorized Huka dealer.

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5. Intended use of the Pendel FD
The Pendel is designed for the transportation of one person inside a manual wheelchair.
This person should have enough physical capacity to control and steer the Pendel FD
without any problems. This means that the hand function of the driver should be in a state
that he or she can control the throttle, brake levers and switches. Also the steering should
be no problem for them as well. The Pendel is classified as a Class C wheelchair.
The wheelchair to fit inside the Pendel FD should have two large wheels in the rear and
two small castor wheels in the front. The wheel size of the large wheels should be 24 or 26
inch.
The Pendel FD is designer to drive on flat and solid grounds. Public roads and special
roads for bicycles are ideal for the Pendel FD.
The maximum slope to drive should not exceed 17%.
If you drive the first time with the Pendel FD, make sure you try it on a
large free area like a empty car parking. Make sure you have
somebody with you who can help you.
For road use in your country, you might need additional insurance.
Please check this matter before you use the Pendel FD on public
roads.
As user of the Pendel FD on public roads, you need to be aware of the
national regulations for traffic.
Be careful drive downhill. Never exceed the maximum speed of
15 km/h downhill. Always drive slowly and controlled downhill.
Avoid driving through water and mud holes. Also drive carefully on
wet and slippery surfaces. These surfaces have a negative influence
on the driving characteristics of the Pendel FD
Avoid driving in very heavy rain. The roads can be very slippery.
Extreme rainfall might also cause water entering the Pendel and
disturb the electronic system. If the Pendel is parked outside, make
sure it is covered with a tarpaulin to protect the vehicle against heavy
rainfall.

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6. Delivery of the Pendel
The Pendel FD wheelchair scooter should be delivered completely, including:
 Battery charger.
User manual of the PENDEL FD.
User manual of the battery charger.
User manual of the mileage indicator.
Homologation certificate for road use (not in all countries).
When delivering the Pendel FD, your local authorized Huka dealer needs to adjust the
following:
Height and distance and angle of the handlebars.
The fixation points, against which the wheelchair is secured, need to be adjusted
according to the size of your wheelchair.
(see 8. Adjusting the wheelchair securing system).
If required, the performances of the driving regulator can be adjusted, for example:
Reducing the maximum driving speed.
Adjust the “turtle-speed”(low speed drive setting).
Adjust the maximum reverse-speed.
Adjust the breaking efficiency of the drive motor.
Should one of the mentioned information be missing when the
Pendel FD is delivered, please contact your local Huka dealer for an
additional document.
Information about the adjustment of the fixation point and the handle
bar can be found in chapter 9.