Neatech.it EVO 3 User manual

USER MANUAL
Rev. D 2014-10-11

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The manufacturer
Neatech.it
4/A, A. de Curtis, 80040, Cercola (NA), Italy
under its responsibility, states that
the wheelchair EVO3
satisfies the conditions laid down by the European Directive 93/42
and its subsequent updates;
according to the criteria for classification of Annex IX of this directive,
the EVO3 is classified as
class I medical device
It also complies with the requirement of the harmonized standards:
UNI EN 12182 –Technical aids for disabled person
UNI EN 12184 –Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their
chargers

1 WHEELCHAIR PRESENTATION.................................................12
2 STARTING UP .........................................................................13
2.1 Checks to be made on delivery .......................................13
2.2 Unpacking ......................................................................14
2.2.1 Remove the EVO3 from the pallet...........................15
2.3 Assembly operation........................................................16
2.4 Transport and storage ....................................................16
3 ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................17
3.1 Armrests.........................................................................17
3.2 Legrest ...........................................................................20
3.2.1 Height.....................................................................20
3.2.1 Footrest width and angle ........................................22
3.3 Backrest .........................................................................24
3.4 Seat depth......................................................................25
3.5 Drive profile ...................................................................26
4 USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR ......................................................27
4.1 Rnet control console.......................................................27
4.2 Using the wheelchair ......................................................31
4.3 Manual brake release lever ............................................36
4.4 Powered function ...........................................................37
4.4.1 Seat lift ...................................................................37

4.4.2 Seat tilt ...................................................................38
4.4.3 Backrest biomechanical recline...............................39
4.4.4 Legrest biomechanical elevation .............................40
4.5 Battery charging .............................................................41
4.6 Use as seat in motor vehicle ...........................................43
5 MAINTENANCE.......................................................................46
5.1 Tire puncture..................................................................47
5.2 Checks to be made on the wheelchair ............................49
5.3 Troubleshooting .............................................................50
5.3.1 Rnet system fault....................................................51
5.4 Specification...................................................................52
5.5 Dimensions.....................................................................54
5.6 Magneto hydraulic protection ........................................55
5.7 Spare part list .................................................................56
5.8 Instruction for replacing parts ........................................58
5.8.1 Antitip castor ..........................................................58
5.8.2 Front cover for FWD wheelchair (back cover for RWD
wheelchair)............................................................................59
5.8.3 Back cover for FWD wheelchair (back cover for RWD
wheelchair)............................................................................60
5.8.4 Legrest cover ..........................................................61
5.8.5 Backrest cover ........................................................61
5.8.6 Tire of traction (with tube)......................................62

5.8.7 Tire of castor wheel (with tube) ..............................63
5.8.8 Armrest pad............................................................64
5.8.9 Joystick ...................................................................65
5.8.10 Seat cushion ...........................................................65
5.8.11 Backrest cushion.....................................................65
6 WARRANTY TERMS ................................................................66
6.1 SERIAL NUMBER .............................................................66
6.2 INCIDENT REPORTING.....................................................66

TIPPING HAZARD
Any transport on a slope greater than the
maximum security slope can be dangerous.
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION DANGER
The behavior of the wheelchair while driving
may be affected by electromagnetic fields
created by transceivers such as: Citizens
band (CB) radios, walkie-talkies, fire and
police radios, cellular phones, lap-top
computers, two-way radios, and commercial
radio and television broadcast antennas.
PLEASE USE CAUTION in the presence of
these devices.
EMI can cause your chair, without warning, to:
• Release its brakes
• Move by itself
• Move in unintended directions
If any of these occur, it could result in severe injury to you or
others. EMI can damage the control system of your chair.
There is no way to know the effect on EMI if you add accessories
or modify this chair. Any change to your chair may increase the risk
of EMI. Parts from other suppliers have unknown EMI properties.
The wheelchair might disturb the operation of devices in its
environment that emit electromagnetic fields
TEMPERATURE
The temperature of some surfaces may
increase when the chair is exposed to
external heat sources as sunlight.

Do not install, maintain or operate your wheelchair without reading
all warnings and this entire user’s manual.
Always keep this manual in connection with your wheelchair.
NOTICE TO RIDER—WARNING
Do not use your wheelchair on stairs or escalators. Do not lift or move the
wheelchair by any of its removable parts.
The wheelchair should be turned off prior to entering or exiting the
wheelchair.
The wheelchair may come to a sudden stop at any time during operation.
Do not operate the wheelchair if it is behaving abnormally or erratically.
Do not operate the wheelchair with low batteries, to minimize risk of
becoming stranded.
Don’t use the wheelchair if your weight exceed the maximum user weight
written in the specification of this user manual.
Do not carry passengers on the wheelchair independently of the age of the
passenger.
PINCH HAZARDS –WARNING
Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught in the space between
the footrests. In general, make sure you have proper space in areas you will
travel through to minimize pinching or entrapment of body parts.
Do not use an escalator to move the wheelchair between floors. Serious
bodily injury may occur.
Do not lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind
as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over.
Do not shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are
reaching as the wheelchair may tip over backwards or sideways
Do not tip or wheel the wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not
brakes.
Do not stand on the frame of the wheelchair.

Always use caution when transferring in or out of the wheelchair. Every
precaution should be taken to reduce the transfer distance. Also be certain
the wheel locks are engaged to prevent the wheels from moving.
Caution—Obstacles
Riding over curbs or obstacles can cause tipping and serious bodily
harm. If you have any doubt that you can safely cross any curb or
obstacle, ALWAYS ASK FOR HELP. Be aware of your riding skills and
personal limitations. Develop new driving skills only with the help of
a companion.
Caution—Anti-Tippers
Using anti-tippers substantially reduces your risk of falling over
backwards, which can cause serious injury. The Anti-Tippers will keep
you from falling over, but they will limit your ability to be pulled up
curbs and some other maneuvers. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO HAVE THIS
WHEELCHAIR WITHOUT ANTI TIPPERS.
The wheelchair is not designed for weight training and is unsafe for
use as a seat while weight training. Weight training from the
wheelchair substantially changes the stability of the chair and cause
tipping.
The wheelchair is not intended to be dismantled. There is no parts of
the wheelchair expected to be handled during normal use of it.
It is recommended to not use the wheelchair near public way
without lights turned on.

MODIFICATIONS
Any unauthorized modifications to the wheelchair may increase the
risk of personal injury and damage to the wheelchair. All
modifications should be done by an authorized service center.
Do not use any unauthorized accessories or spare parts on the
wheelchair. Do not use the wheelchair in combination with other
medical devices without first having considered any risk due to
combination of more product.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER
For any need not expressly explained in this manual, please contact
an authorized service center.
For a list of authorized service center please contact the
manufacturer:
Neatech.it
4/A, A. de Curtis, 80040, Cercola (NA), Italy
www.neatech.it –[e-mail] - [phone]
DISPOSING
This product and all its components can not
be treated as household waste. For more
detailed information on how recycling and
disposal this product contact your local waste
disposal service.

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1WHEELCHAIR PRESENTATION
Thank you for purchasing EVO3 electronic wheelchair.
EVO3 is a battery powered wheelchair. Its intended use is to provide
indoor mobility to person limited to seated position that are capable
to operate and drive an electronic wheelchair. Though EVO3 was
designed to be used mainly indoors it is possible to have lights and to
use the wheelchair even in some outdoor environments.
Motors
2x 220 W
Batteries
2x55Ah 12V
Electronic Tilt (45°) + Electronic Negative Tilt (45°)
Electronic Lift (30 cm)
Electronic Reclining Backrest (0-170°)
Electronic Elevating Central Mounted Footrest
WARNING: It is prohibited to use wheelchair or its parts for any purpose
other than that indicated. For a correct use please follow the instructions
given in this manual. NEATECH.IT disclaims any responsibility for
damages caused by improper use of aids.
NEATECH.IT disclaims any responsibility for inappropriate selections of
wheelchair models
The information in this manual may be subject to change without
notice. All information, pictures and specifications are based upon the
product information that was available at the time of printing. They
are representative examples and not intended to be exactly as the
actual wheelchair

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2STARTING UP
2.1 Checks to be made on delivery
Check for the integrity of the original packaging.
Check for any anomalies on the shipping documents.
Check for the functionality and integrity of the device in all
its parts, at the time of delivery or immediately thereafter, to
ensure that no damage has resulted from a careless
transport.
Make sure the surface of the device is not damaged,
scratched, bent, etc.
Any fault or damage found must be immediately reported on
the shipping documents and promptly communicated to the
carrier. For any other questions, please contact the
manufacturer.

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2.2 Unpacking
Be sure to put the package of the EVO3 on a stable and secure surface
and remove straps with scissors. Pull away the box as shown in Figure
1.
Figure 1
Inside the box there is:
EVO3 wheelchair
N. 1 Charger
Documentation and manuals

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2.2.1 Remove the EVO3 from the pallet
Figure 2
Figure 3
Unlock the engine with the lever on the left and right side as shown
in Figure 2 and Figure 3 and slide gently down the EVO3 from the
pallet.
After positioning the EVO3 in a safe place, return the lever to its
original position.
PACKAGING DIASPOSAL
To properly recycle the packaging materials
follow the instructions provided by your local
waste disposal service.

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2.3 Assembly operation
Mount the backrest on the wheelchair as it is described in section 3 -
ADJUSTMENTS.
2.4 Transport and storage
If you do not use your EVO3 for a long time make sure that you set
the switch OFF as shown in Figure 4. You should keep the EVO3 in a
place free from dust and moisture and away from heat sources.
If you need to transport the EVO3, turn off the switch.
For the transport be sure that the vehicle is approved for this purpose
and set the brake release levers in right position (UP, brakes
engaged).
The wheelchair isn’t intended to be dismantled for storage or
transport.
Figure 4

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3ADJUSTMENTS
EVO 3 wheelchair has the possibility of many adjustments to best suit
the specific user.
To perform these adjustments they are required a 4 mm allen
wrench, a 5 mm allen wrench and a 8 mm open-end wrench.
These adjustments can be made by the vendor or by an assistant of
the user.
3.1 Armrests
The available adjustments are in height and angle; these need to be
made on the same order as they are presented.
For the armrest height loosen the four bolts shown in Figure 5 and
adjust the height with the single bolt located upon the support shown
in Figure 6. For this operation use the 5 mm allen wrench
Figure 5

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Figure 6
For the armrest angle, you can decide to adjust the horizontal and
vertical angle.
For the horizontal angle, lift the armrest that you want to modify and
unscrew the bolt indicated in Figure 7; after this you can set the right
armrest angle, screwing the bolt to fixing the correct angle. For this
operation use the 4 mm allen wrench
Figure 7

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For the vertical angle rotate clockwise the screw shown in Figure 8 to
lower the armrest, rotate counterclockwise the screw to let up the
armrest.
Figure 8

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3.2 Legrest
3.2.1 Height
To adjust the legrest height, remove the cover (Figure 9) and loosen
the bolts shown in Figure 10 with the 4 mm allen wrench;
Figure 9
Figure 10