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INDEX
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1. Introduction 1
2. Product description 2
2.1 Warning 2
2.2 Safety and driving behavior 3
2.3 Delivery 3
3. Control panel 4
3.1 Dashboard 4
3.2 Handlebar and ignition lock 5
4. Entering 6
5. Driving 7
6. Parking 7
7. Adjusting the wheelchair securing system 8
8. The battery indicator 9
9. Battery use 10
9.1 overall 10
9.2 Charging the batteries 10
10. Security systems 11
11. Possible interferences and solutions 12
11.1 Self test by means of the indicator 12
11.2 Interference examination frame work 13
12. Transport 14
13. Maintenance 14
14. Technical information 15
15. Addition Chain tension 16

Guarantee
Huka BV gives two years of guarantee on the Pendel.
Your supplier will carry out this guarantee.
The guarantee does not apply to damage or faults of the Pendel caused by wrong or
improper use. The evaluation of it is the privilege of Huka or a representative to be
appointed by Huka.
N.B. This guarantee does not apply to components susceptible to wear.
Huka BV
Huka is a Dutch company that manufactures appliances for the handicapped.
If you have any queries about our products or their applications please contact your dealer
or Huka BV:
Huka BV
Munsterstraat 13
7575 ED Oldenzaal
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
mail: [email protected]
web: www.huka.nl
Modifications
Huka reserves the right to make modifications to the product described in this users
manual without incurring liability.
Safety
CE
This product meets the requirements for the European guideline 93/42/EWG on medical
products.
TUV
In the interest of maximum safety the Pendel was approved by
the Rheinisch-Westfälischen TÜV, Germany.
RDW
EU-Homologation as 45 km/h vehicle
Oldenzaal, February 2009
A patent is granted for the electric wheelchair scooter PENDEL, nr. 0526933
@ Texts, blueprints, drawings and designs are protected by copyright.

1.INTRODUCTION
Dear user,
To enjoy your PENDEL to the fullest, it is important that you carefully read this manual
first. In the text you will find boxes that contain additional points of interest and warnings.
It is recommended to skip these boxes at first, in order to reduce the complexity of the
instructions. When you understand how the PENDEL functions, read the text once more, and
this time, include the points of interest and warnings.
In general
Your Huka Pendel is a quality product. Every component of your Huka Pendel has been
tested and checked extensively. The finishing of the frame and the mounted components are
of high quality.
There are some things that require attention from time to time.
This small manual provides instructions for maintenance that you possible can do yourself
and provides information about activities of your (Huka) dealer.
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This is an additional point of interest
or
This is a warning

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Warning
Please read this manual carefully before using the vehicle.
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 hand powered 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 22”,
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 regulator!!
Frame number:
Can be found on the steering head
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2.2 Safety and driving behaviour
Before you take delivery of your new ready-to-drive Pendel your dealer will have checked
all components himself and, if necessary, will have adjusted these. If it is the first time that
you are using a Pendel this will be somewhat uneasy.
2.3 Delivery
The PENDEL wheelchair scooter should be delivered completely, including:
Battery charger
Manual of the PENDEL
Manual of the battery charger
Manual of the mileage indicator
Certificate of guarantee
When delivering the PENDEL, your distributor needs to adjust the following things:
Height and distance 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 speed
Adjust the “turtle-speed”
Adjust the reverse-speed
Adjust the breaking efficiency of the motor
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Never get tempted into to much enthusiastic behavior on the roadway
or riding on and off pavements
Your Pendel can sustain visible or invisible damage, which involves additional
risks.

3. CONTROL PANEL
3.1 The dashboard
Fig. 1: Dashboard
Survey
1. Speed indicator / Mileage recorder.
2. Switch “reverse” with indicator.
3. Switch “turtle-speed” with indicator.
4. Switch “up”.
5. Switch “lights”.
6. Switch “hazard warning lights”.
7. Battery indicator.
8. Warning light of direction indicator right.
9. High/low- warning light.
10. On/off- warning light.
11. Warning light of direction indicator left.
12. Dashboard lights
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2
3
4
5
6
12
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10
0
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8
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Fig. 2: Speed indicator / Mileage recorder
On the display of the mileage recorder you can observe the speed. While driving, the
recorder changes successively between “total distance” and “daily distance”.
After standing still for 6 hours the daily distance will automatically reset to zero.
3.2 Handlebar and ignition lock
Fig. 3: Handlebar and ignition lock
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Parking brake
Safety switch
Front brake
Raw switch
Horn switch
Handelbar adjuster
bolt
Dashboard
Parking brake
Hydraulic rear brake
Throttle
Ignition key
Down lever
Charger
plug

4. ENTERING
Push the deflation switch backwards: the PENDEL lowers itself on the ground.
Now you can enter the PENDEL. Once you entered the PENDEL the wheelchair will not
roll back. The threshold prevents this.
Turn the two fixation points in front of the wheels of the wheelchair, until these touch the
sides of the tires. ( see 8: Adjusting the wheelchair securing system).
Close the deflation switch again.
Turn on the ignition lock and, then push the “up” switch: the PENDEL lifts itself in
approximately 30 seconds.
While lifting, the back will close and the wheels of the wheelchair are clamped in.
Now put your own wheelchair in parking.
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Lower the PENDEL entirely onto the ground!
Do not yet put the wheelchair in parking!
Then you hear a hissing sound during the lifting process, and the vehicle does not
lift, this means that you left the deflation switch open!
Hold the up-switch until the compressor stops automatically.
Make sure that the fixation points are appropriately adjusted.
Make sure that nothing can get trapped between moving parts during the lifting
process.
If something goes wrong during the lifting process, lower the PENDEL entirely and
try again.
If the PENDEL sinks below its driving level after the lifting process, for example as
a result of adding weight or an interference, the driving regulator will be turned
off. In this case, lower the PENDLE entirely and try again.

5. DRIVING
Turn on the safety switch on the left handlebar (ON).
The on/off indicator on the dashboard has to light up.
By firmly squeezing the left brake handle, the parking safety will be released.
You are now able to drive.
Because the PENDEL is protected against sudden movement of the vehicle, the throttle
has to be “closed” entirely at first. If not, the PENDEL will not react to any acceleration
and the indicator light in the dashboard will start to blink. In this case you should “close”
the throttle tightly and turn the safety switch off and on again. You are now able to drive.
6. PARKING
Put the PENDEL in parking by means of the parking safety on the left brake handle.
Lower the PENDEL entirely with the deflation switch. Close the deflation switch again.
Turn the fixation points outward as far as possible. Release your wheelchair and
carefully
exit the PENDEL.
From the side you can operate the up-switch.
Push the up-switch to lift the PENDEL and take the key from the ignition.
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Use the “turtle-speed” in pedestrian areas etc. for a safer driving behavior.
Do not push or pull wheelchairs and/or bikes.
Do not use the PENDEL as a luggage carrier.
Never drive faster downhill than the maximum speed of 25 km/h. This can inflict
irreparable damage on the driving regulator!!
Do not lower the PENDEL in a puddle or in mud.
Lower the PENDEL onto a flat surface.
Make sure there are no obstacles under the PENDEL..

7. ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR SECURING SYSTEM
To make sure that the wheelchair will be firmly clamped
into the PENDEL, the fixation points have to be
appropriately adjusted according to the size of the wheels
of the wheelchair and the width of the
wheel chair:
First of all, make sure that the tires of the wheelchair
have the right tire pressure.
Lower the PENDEL.
Enter the PENDEL with the wheelchair and loosen the
bolts (1).
Turn the fixation point in front of the tire of the
wheelchair, and slide the fixation point into a position
about one centimeter away from the tire (2).
Subsequently, tighten the bolt firmly again.
Repeat the procedure for the other fixation point.
After lifting the PENDEL, the fixation
points have to push slightly into the
tire of each wheel of the wheelchair.
Fig. 4: Wheelchair securing system (1) Bolt, (2) Fixation point
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Fixation points that are adjusted too weak will result in movement of the
wheelchair during driving.
Fixation points that are adjusted too tight will hinder the closure of the ramp, and
thus make driving impossible. The compressor will continue pumping in vain.

8. THE BATTERY INDICATOR
The distance you can drive with the PENDEL is primarily dependent on the extent to
which the batteries are charged at that moment. The battery indicator on the dashboard
indicates this level.
100% charged empty
Range ± 60 km 30 km 0 km
By experience you will learn how far you are still able to drive according to each battery
level.
The indicated range is a guideline. In advantageous circumstances you will even be able to
drive 60 kilometers. On the other hand, fierce head wind or a long climb will reduce the
range of action.
The speed indicator is also a very good battery indicator. If you are driving 25 km/h , this
means that the batteries are fully charged. If the maximum speed drops to 18 km/h (on a
flat road), the batteries are almost entirely empty.
To give an impression:
Lifting the PENDEL once will reduce the range of action with 100 meters. This
can, thus, be neglected!
Using the lights continuously reduces the range with 2,5 km.
A fierce head wind will cost about 30% of the total range.
A strong climb could very well use twice the energy. However, this loss of
energy is regained by going downhill. In general, driving in the mountains will
result in a 30 to 50% decrease in the range of action.
The ageing of the batteries, as well as a low outside temperature, will reduce the
range of action.
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If the LED on the right blinks, you will only be able to drive a few kilometers more.
The PENDEL is protected against heavy discharging. Prematurely, the speed will
be automatically reduced.
The mileage recorder also has a daily distance-function that can be used to check
the distance that has been driven.

9. BATTERY USE
9.1 Overall
The batteries of the PENDEL are so-called maintenance free traction batteries.
The following points are important:
• Prevent short circuiting of the positive and negative poles of the battery. Therefore,
never place metal objects, like tools, on the battery.
• Never use an open flame near batteries because an inflammable gas can result from
charging batteries.
•Heavy discharging of the batteries is not allowed. The PENDEL is protected against
this because the speed will be reduced prematurely.
• Even if the PENDEL is not in use for a long period of time, for example during
winter, the batteries need to be charged regularly (1x every 4 weeks), because
batteries discharge themselves slowly.
• Since only a well charged battery can resist low temperatures, charging batteries
is particularly important when it is freezing.
• A possible deposit on the battery poles and connectors should be removed and
rubbed with acid free Vaseline.
9.2 Charging the batteries
To charge the batteries, you need to perform the following actions:
1. Remove the key from the ignition lock.
2. Position the battery charger in such a way that it can ventilate sufficiently.
3. Place the plug of the battery charger in the socket of the PENDEL, located in the
front of the interior.
4. After placing the 220 volt plug of the battery charger into a 220 volt socket , you
can turn on the battery charger. The charging process is automatic. (see also the
manual of the battery charger).
When the batteries are charged, you need to perform the following actions.
5. Remove the plug of the battery charger from the socket of the PENDEL.
The PENDEL is now ready to drive!
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Never use another battery charger.
Even if the PENDEL is not in use for a long period of time, you have to charge
regularly.
It will do no harm if the battery charger is turned on longer than necessary.
Always finish the entire charging process, so even until post-charging!

10. SECURITY SYSTEMS
To make the use of the PENDEL as safe as possible, a few security systems are built-in.
1- If the throttle is not entirely closed, the regulator will block itself after ignition. The
on/off indicator on the dashboard will start to blink.
2- If the PENDEL is not lifted to its driving level, the regulator will remain switched
off. The control light that indicates lifting will remain switched on.
3- If the plug of the charger is still plugged in the socket, the regulator will remain
switched off. Neither the on/off indicator nor the high/low indicator lights up.
4- The regulator reduces the speed before the batteries are too heavily discharged (the
battery indicator’s right LED will have started to blink).
5- If, for whatever reason, too much power is demanded from the motor, the regulator
will reduce the electricity input.
6- If an interference or overload occurs in the lighting circuit ed., one of the safety
fuses positioned behind the screen will blow.
Rear light right 3 Amp.
Rear light left 3 Amp.
Head ight 3 Amp.
Horn 1 Amp.
PCB 10 Amp.
Compressor 30 Amp.
Main fuse
Between the 2 batteries, a main fuse of 200 Amp. is installed
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11. POSSIBLE INTERFERENCES AND SOLUTIONS
11.1 Self test by means of the indicator
The regulator also controls a few of its functions itself. If the indicator blinks, the
following faults can be identified.
Number of times the indicator blinks:
ON: No faults
OFF: Interference in the driving regulator
1x: Programmed settings incorrect
2x: Incorrect start-up throttle not closed
3x: Short circuit in the motor
4x: Relay problem
5x Not used
6x: Fault in the throttle
7x: Too high or too low battery voltage
8x: Over temperature
9x: Throttle not closed
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11.2 Interference examination frame work
INTERFERENCFE POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
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PENDEL does
not lift
off
off
off
main fuse died replace
fuse
on the left under the al. mounting
plate
off
off
off
or height-control broke
contact your dealer
off
off
off
or fuse of the PCB has
blown
replace the fuse in the fuse box
on
on
on
relay is clicking > broken
compressor fuse
replace the fuse in the fuse box
on
on
on
relay is not clicking >
relay is broken
replace compressor’s relay
on
on
on
compressor is turning>
deflation switch open
close the deflation switch (next to the
ignition lock)
7xblink
on
on
battery is dead
charge battery
PENDEL is
lifted but
does not
drive
off
off
off
main fuse dead
main fuse dead replace fuse, on the
left under the al mounting plate
off
off
off
or safety switch on the
throttle is turned off
turn the safety switch ON
off
off
off
or fuse of the PCB has
blown
replace the fuse in the fuse box
off
off
on
fault in the driving
regulator
contact your dealer
on
off
on
no click > main relay is
broken
replace main relay
on
off
on
or no click > PCB is
broken
Replace PCB
on
off
on
brake lights light up >
brake switch turned on
push brake handle back, or replace
switch
2xblink
off
on
Throttle is open
turn safety switch off, close throttle,
turn back on
7xblink
off
on
battery is dead
charge battery
on
on
on
PENDEL is not lifted to
driving level
lower entirely, lift again
Lighting,
direction
indicator or
horn do not
work
on
off
on
particular fuse has blown
replace the fuse in the fuse box
PENDEL does
not charge
none of the LED’s light up
battery charger is broken,
or no voltage
consult the manual of the PENDEL
charger
red LED lights up
charge plug is not
correctly placed in the
socket
Place the plug in the socket once
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12. TRANSPORTATION
In case an interference occurs, you will always be able to exit the PENDEL by lowering
the vehicle and driving out.
Before moving the PENDEL, put it in neutral first by switching off the ignition.
Of course, the hand brake should be switched off as well.
In case the PENDEL does not lift, you can press the service switch which operates the
compressor directly. Keep in mind that you have to determine yourself whether the
PENDEL is lifted sufficiently. You will find the service switch on the right of the front
fork on the frame, reachable through the hole of the front fork.
13. MAINTENANCE
Normal maintenance of the PENDEL is limited to the following aspects::
1) Maintenance of the bodywork:
The plastic parts of the bodywork can be cleaned by using soap and a wet cloth.
2) Maintenance of the power system:
If the chain is too loose, please contact your distributor.
3) Maintenance of the tires:
In order to prevent unnecessary wear of the tires, as well as gaining the largest possible
range of action, it is important to maintain the right tire pressure.
- front = 2,5 bar
- back = 2,5 bar
4) Maintenance of the pneumatic system:
An air dryer is incorporated in the pneumatic system. This prevents the collection of
moisture in the tubing. In case of intensive use, drain the collected water once every 3
months.
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Never lift the PENDEL by the ramp when this ramp is lowered!
Do not use a garden hose or a high pressure spraying pistol.
Attention: always turn off the ignition lock and take out the key before working on
the PENDEL!!

14. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Chassis Steel tube construction
Bodywork Entirely made of plastic
Motor 1 permanent magnet motor,
24 Volt, 1200 Watt.
Driving system Front wheel drive
Suspension Front: telescope suspension, one-sided
Back: independent pneumatic suspension
Batteries Maintenance free; 2x 12 Volt 100 Amp/h
Battery charger Electronic functioning, 24 Volt
12 Ampere, 8 hour full charging process
Speed regulator Electronic speed regulator:
4-quadrant,
programmable remote control connection
Built-in security systems:
- soft start
- sudden movement security
- short circuit security
- overload security
regaining of brake energy
Brakes 3x drum brake, hydraulic rear brake
Wheels/tires Front: 10" x 2.10
Back: 12" x 3.00
Speed 0 till 25 kilometers per hour,
reverse 40%
Range of action 60 kilometers under normal conditions
Climbing power 17%
Turning circle 3,9 meters
Dimensions Width: 1,00 meters (108 with broadened PENDEL)
Length 1,76 meters
Height 1,15 meters
Wheelbase:1,20 meters
Ground clearance: 15 centimeters
Weight (Including batteries) 160 kg.
Maximum wheelchair width 72 centimeters (80 cm with broadened PENDEL)
Maximum loading capacity 125 kilo
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