Neatech Rehab Series User manual

USER MANUAL
2019-03 0.2

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The manufacturer
Neatech.it
Via A. de Curtis 4/A, 80040, Cercola (NA), Italy
declares that
the wheelchair EVO 1
(reference code: S045)
other names: EVO-1, EVO 1, EVO-1 FWD, EVO-1 RWD, EVO 1 FWD, EVO 1 RWD,
PEGASUS EVO 1
satisfies the requirements laid down by the European Directive 93/42;
according to the criteria for classification of Annex IX of this Directive, it 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 - Requirements
and test methods

Index
1PRODUCT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 1
2PREPARATION FOR FIRST USE ................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Checks to be made on delivery .......................................................................................2
2.2 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Software description ....................................................................................................... 3
3ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 List of adjustments ..........................................................................................................4
3.2 Seat depth........................................................................................................................5
3.3 Backrest angle..................................................................................................................7
3.3.1 Adjunctive backrest angle adjustment...................................................................10
3.4 Armrest depth ............................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Armrest height...............................................................................................................15
3.6 Sidepad height ...............................................................................................................17
3.7 Footplates height...........................................................................................................19
3.8 Footplates depth and angle...........................................................................................22
3.9 Calf support position .....................................................................................................25
3.10 Legrest angle ..............................................................................................................28
3.11 Joystick position ......................................................................................................... 30
3.11.1 Standard support - Depth......................................................................................30
3.11.1 Retractable support - Depth and height................................................................ 31
3.12 Default position..........................................................................................................32
4USE OF THE PRODUCT ..........................................................................................................33
4.1 Control system of the wheelchair .................................................................................39
4.1.1 VR2 60 A control system.........................................................................................39
4.1.2 Rnet 80 A control system .......................................................................................40
4.2 Manual brake release lever ...........................................................................................42
4.3 Use as seat in a motor vehicle.......................................................................................43
4.3.1 Four points tie-down ..............................................................................................50
4.3.2 Dahl engineering docking station...........................................................................52
4.4 Powered functions.........................................................................................................54

4.5 Main switch ...................................................................................................................56
4.6 Battery charging ............................................................................................................57
4.7 Transport and storage ...................................................................................................59
5MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................60
5.1 Maintenance and cleaning ............................................................................................60
5.2 Controls to be performed on the product.....................................................................61
5.3 Tire puncture .................................................................................................................62
5.3.1 User information .................................................................................................... 62
5.4 Wiring diagram ..............................................................................................................67
5.4.1 Rnet.........................................................................................................................67
5.4.2 VR2..........................................................................................................................68
5.5 Reuse .............................................................................................................................69
5.6 Spare parts.....................................................................................................................70
5.6.1 Antitip wheels.........................................................................................................75
5.6.2 Cover A....................................................................................................................77
5.6.3 Cover B....................................................................................................................79
5.6.4 Levers for cover ......................................................................................................81
5.6.5 Lever for motors ..................................................................................................... 82
5.6.6 Standard joystick support.......................................................................................83
5.6.7 Retractable joystick support...................................................................................85
5.6.8 Joystick....................................................................................................................87
5.6.9 Legrest actuator......................................................................................................88
5.6.10 Footplates ...............................................................................................................90
5.6.11 Footplate fixing system .......................................................................................... 94
5.6.12 Backrest actuator....................................................................................................98
5.6.13 Backrest support...................................................................................................100
5.6.14 Backrest pin ..........................................................................................................102
5.6.15 Axis for angle adjustable backrest........................................................................103
5.6.16 Armrest padding ...................................................................................................104
5.6.17 Armrest support ...................................................................................................106
5.6.18 Armrest fixing system...........................................................................................108
5.6.19 Armrest lower support ......................................................................................... 110

5.6.20 Sidepad .................................................................................................................112
5.6.21 Legrest support.....................................................................................................113
5.6.22 Lever for angle adjustable legrest ........................................................................116
5.6.23 Calf support .......................................................................................................... 118
6SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................121
6.1 Maximum user weight.................................................................................................122
6.2 Other provided information ........................................................................................123
6.3 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................125
7WARRANTY TERMS .............................................................................................................126
7.1 Serial number ..............................................................................................................126

Symbols in this manual
WARNING
This symbol means presence of danger for the user or damage for the
product. Always follow instructions when this symbol is present.
PINCH HAZARD
This symbol means presence of pinch hazard.
ELECTRICAL WARNING
This symbol means presence of danger related to the presence of electrical
energy. Please pay special attention when this symbol is present.
INFORMATION
This symbol means general information intended to simplify or best explain
the use of the product.
CONTACT INFORMATION
This symbol means the need of contacting an authorized service center or
the manufacturer.

TEMPERATURE
The temperature of some surfaces may increase when the product is
exposed to external heat sources as direct sunlight.
TIPPING HAZARD
Tipping hazard is strongly reduced because of the design of the product
according to EN 12182.
In any case, please pay special attention during the adjustments and use of
the product to prevent any damage to the user or product itself.
Any transport on a slope greater than the maximum safety slope can be
dangerous.
Please don’t seat on armrests.
ANTI-TIP DEVICES
Using anti-tippers substantially reduces your risk of falling over, 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 ANTITIP
DEVICES.
Center of balance of the wheelchair and so its stability cab be affected by:
•User position
•Us of a backpack
•Tilting of the seat
PINCH HAZARD
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.

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, commercial radio and television broadcast antennas. PLEASE
USE CAUTION in the presence of these devices.
Electromagnetic radiation 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.
Electromagnetic radiation can damage the control system of your chair.
There is no way to know the effect on electromagnetic immunity if you add
accessories or modify this chair. Any change to your chair may increase the
risk related to electromagnetic radiation. Parts from other suppliers have
unknown electromagnetic properties. The wheelchair might disturb the
operation of devices in its environment.
INFORMATION
For information on how to obtain information and instructions in a format
appropriate for use by visually impaired people please contact the
manufacturer.

Service manual is intended for technical personnel to maintain and repair wheelchairs. It is
important to follow the instructions contained in this manual in order to professionally work
with the product.
The qualified personnel who works with wheelchairs must comply with all provisions of
occupational safety and common sense in order to preserve his own safety.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any accidents occurring during the working with
the product.
WARNING: It is prohibited to use the product or its parts for any purpose other
than that indicated. For a correct use please follow the instructions given in this
manual. The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for damages caused by
improper use of the product.
The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for inappropriate selection of product model and
configuration.

Information in this manual may be subject to change without notice. All information, pictures and
specifications are based on the product details that were available at the time of preparation of this
document. They are representative examples and they are not intended to be exactly as the actual product.
MODIFICATIONS
Any unauthorized modification to the product may increase the risk of personal injury and damage to the
product itself. All modifications should be done by an authorized service center.
Do not use any unauthorized accessories or spare parts on the product. Do not use the product in
combination with other medical devices without first having considered any risk due to combination of
more products.
MANUFACTURER
For any need not expressly explained in this manual, please contact the manufacturer.
Neatech.it SRL
via A. de Curtis 4/A, 80040, Cercola (NA), Italy
www.neatech.it –[e-mail] - [phone]
INCIDENT REPORTING
If an incident occurs, please contact an authorized service center. For a list of authorized service center
please contact the manufacturer.
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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1PRODUCT INFORMATION
Evo1 is a strong wheelchair, incredibly steady and made of high quality components for a
comfortable and safe driving performance anywhere you go.
Evo1 has a a minimal and well thought design, extremely compact and ideal for both indoor and
outdoor use, due to its small dimensions and the turning radius reduced to the minimum.
It is available with front or rear wheel drive and a wide range of options and alternative driving
systems.
The chassis is available in 2 sizes: small 49 cm and large 55 cm.
There is a choice of 16 colors, combinable so you can easily add a personal touch to the
wheelchair.
The modular seat structure is highly customizable, according to your own specific needs and it
can grow and develop together with the young user, with a wide range of interchangeable
support and positioning options.
Total wheelchair weight
Maximum user weight
MAX 125 kg
MAX 150 kg
Seat width
MIN 300 mm –MAX 460 mm
Batteries
Charger
Power module
Motors
2x 12 V 35 Ah / 2x 12 V 50 Ah
6 A
VR2 60 A / Rnet 80 A
2x 220 W

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2PREPARATION FOR FIRST USE
2.1 Checks to be made on delivery
•Check for the integrity of the original packaging.
•Check for any anomalies on 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 shipper.
2.2 Unpacking
Inside the box there are:
•Evo1 wheelchair
•Documents and manual
•Charger
The wheelchair is delivered already mounted and ready to use. Before starting to use the
wheelchair please check if all described components are present. If not, please contact as soon
as possible the vendor.
PACKAGING DISPOSAL
To properly recycle the packaging materials follow instructions provided
by your local waste disposal service.

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2.1 Software description
The wheelchair, according to specific configuration, can be equipped with Rnet system or VR2
system.
The software of the wheelchair can be categorized into these classes:
•Kernel software of power module.
There is no required access, modification or customization of this part of the software
In case a reprogramming of the wheelchair is required, please contact the
manufacturer to have instructions and the most suitable version of the
software.
In case of problems with this part of the software please contact the
manufacturer.
•Software parameters of the wheelchair.
This part of the software is made by the manufacturer. It is intended to assure driving and
seating function of the wheelchair. It is responsibility of the manufacturer to correct program
parameters regarding the structure of the wheelchair.
Qualified personnel of an authorized service center are able to customize this part of the
software to best fulfill single user requirements.
Programming must be conducted only by qualified personnel with in-
depth knowledge of the wheelchair and power module system.
Any change to this part of the software may result in a hazardous situation
for the user.

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3ADJUSTMENTS
3.1 List of adjustments
Type of operation
A
Operation intended to be performed by the user.
B
Operation intended to be performed by an assistant.
C
Operation intended to be performed by an authorized
service center.
Table 1
Adjustment
Type of operation
Seat depth
B - Assistant
Backrest angle
B - Assistant
Armrests depth
B - Assistant
Armrests height
B - Assistant
Sidepad height
B - Assistant
Footplates height
B - Assistant
Footplates angle and depth
B - Assistant
Joystick position
B - Assistant
Calf support position
B - Assistant
Legrest angle
B - Assistant
Table 2

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3.2 Seat depth
WHEELCHAIR
SIZE
(A)
MIN
VALUE
(A)
MAX
VALUE
M1 - S045-V067
300 mm
420 mm
M2 - S045-V068
340 mm
460 mm
M3 - S045-V069
380 mm
440 mm
M3 - S045-V070
440 mm
500 mm
M4 –S045-V071
400 mm
460 mm
M4 –S045-V072
460 mm
520 mm
M5 –S045-V073
460 mm
520 mm
Table 3
WARNING
It is needed to set separately left and right seat depth. Always set them at
the same manner.
Average needed
time:
5 min
Difficulty level:
Easy
A

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Figure 1
•Remove the backrest.
•Loosen the 6 screws shown in figure.
•Repeat operations for both left and right side of the
wheelchair.
•Set the backrest according to the desired seat depth.
•Tight again the 6 screws.
•Repeat operations for both left and right side of the
wheelchair.
•Mount again the backrest.
OPEN-END WRENCH
10 mm

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3.3 Backrest angle
BACKREST
CONFIGURATION
(A)
POSSIBLE
VALUES
Angle adjustable with fixed
position
90° or 110°
95° or 115
100° or 120°
105° or 125°
110° or 130°
115° or 135°
Angle adjustable with
pistons
See section
3.3.1
Powered backrest
90° - 130°
WARNING
It is needed to set separately left and right backrest angle. Always set two
parts of backrest at the same manner.
Average needed
time:
5 min
Difficulty level:
Easy
Powered legrest
•Act on the joystick as described in section 4.1.
Angle adjustable with pistons
Use the lever located on the push bar to move the backrest.
A

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Angle adjustable with fixed position
Figure 2
•Unscrew the 4 screws shown in figure.
•Repeat operations for both left and right side of the
wheelchair.
•Set the position of the hardware highlighted in
figure according to the desired backrest angle.
•Screw again screws.
•Repeat operations for both left and right side of the
wheelchair.
OPEN-END WRENCH
10 mm

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ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT
After adjusted the angle of backrest as described above it is possible to
adjust of more 20° simply acting on the axis shown in figure.
Figure 3