Neatech Speedstar User manual

USER MANUAL
with CE Mark Statement
Supplier: This manual must be given to the user of the wheelchair.
User: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for
future reference

AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS
For any problems please contact.
NEATECH.IT s.r.l.
4/A, A. De Curtis St.–80040 –Cercola (NA) - Italy
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
From the date of the delivery of the wheelchair, the warranty
period is two years for the chassis and six months for the batteries.
The warranty will expire immediately in the event of:
Negligence
Neglect of use
Tampering
Improper maintenance
Improper transport

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

Table of contents
WARNINGS........................................................................................................ 1
1. WHEELCHAIR PRESENTATION ................................................................... 4
2. STARTING UP............................................................................................. 5
3. USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR....................................................................... 13
4. ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................ 20
5. ACCESSORIES........................................................................................... 26
6. CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE............................................................... 31
7. FAULT, REPAIR AND ASSISTANCE............................................................ 36

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WARNINGS
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 deriving
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.

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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.
NOTICE TO RIDER—WARNING
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.
The wheelchair is not intended to be used as a seat on motor vehicles.
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.
WARNING
Do not use an escalator 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.

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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. If you are afraid of tipping
over, use the Anti-Tippers. The Anti-Tippers will keep you from falling
over, but they will limit your ability to be pulled up curbs and some other
maneuvers. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE ANTI-
TIPPERS WHILE YOU ARE LEARNING TO RIDE YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
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.
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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1.WHEELCHAIR PRESENTATION
Thank you for purchasing Speedstar electronic wheelchair.
Speedstar was designed to be used mainly outdoors.
The aeronautical technology, used to manufacture all Neatech.IT
products, make it possible to create a rigid and foldable frame that
is highly customizable and reliable. Frame and canvas are available
in different colors.
Characteristic
Pair of 300W engines
Mechanical electromagnetic
parking brake
Custom colors
Electronic tilting
Maximum speed 9 km/h
Joystick
320 mm wheel drive
Range of 45 km
Fully charged in 7 ore
Maximum slope 12°
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

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2. STARTING UP
Checks to be made on delivery
Check the integrity of the original packaging.
Check for any anomalies on the shipping documents.
Check the functionality and integrity of the device in all of 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.
When not using yours Speedstar for a long time, store it in a safe
place free from dust and moisture.

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Pull away the box
Figure 1
Be sure to put the package of
the Speedstar on a stable and
secure surface and remove
straps with scissors
Pull away the box as
shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
Inside the box there is:
Speedstar wheelchair
N. 1 pair of footrests
N. 1 pair of armrests
N. 1 joystick
N. 1 Charger
Documentation and manuals

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Remove the straps
Use scissors to remove the
straps and ties as shown in
Figure 3.
Figure 3
Remove the Speedstar from the pallet
Figure 4
Figure 5
.
Unlock the engine with the lever as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5
and slide gently down the Speedstar from the pallet.
After positioning the Speedstar 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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Place the backrest
Raise the backrest from position A to position B by gently pulling
the backrest in an upright position.
A
Figure 6
B
Figure 7

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Make sure that the pins are inserted correctly as shown in Figure 8
and Figure 9.
Figure 8
Figure 9

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Place the armrests
As shown in Figure 10 put the
armrest into the holder and
tighten the lever (M).
Figure 10
Connection of the Joystick
Connect the cable of the joystick as shown in Figure 11. Make sure
it is completely connected. If it appears difficult to insert the
connector try to invert and reinsert
Figure 11

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Place the footrests
Figure 12
Correctly insert the
footrests into the holder
as shown in Figure 12.
Tighten securely the lever (C).
Figure 13

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Transport and storage
If you do not use the Speedstar for a long time make sure that you
set the switch (I) OFF as shown in in Figure 14. You should keep the
Speedstar in a place free from dust and moisture and away from
heat sources.
If you must ship the Speedstar, turn off the switch (I), unplug the
joystick and remove the footrests and armrests.
Figure 14

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3. USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR
Checks before use
For safe use and to avoid any situations of risk
to the user, before using the wheelchair perform
the following checks .
Checking tire pressure
Verify that the tire pressure is consistent with the values
given in the table
Front wheels
3,0 bar
Rear wheels
1,5 bar
Checking battery charge level
Check the battery charge level on the indicator located on
the joystick. (N.1 in Figure 15)
Check of electric cables
Check that the wires do not interface with the movements of
the wheelchair.

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Control console
Figure 15
Figure 16
1. Battery level
2. Low battery indicator
3. Left direction indicator
4. Seat movements
selector (1)
5. Beeper
6. MIN speed selector
7. Remotely controlled
joystick indicator
8. Hazard warning
9. Indicator towards. Left
10. Error indicator
11. On-off button
12. Fully charged battery
indicator
13. Right turn indicator
14. Seat movements
selector (2)
15. Speedometer
16. MAX speed selector
17. Lights button
18. Indicator towards. Right
19. Lights on indicator
20. Controller
NOTE: It is possible that the control console of the Speedstar is different
depending on the accessories chosen. Main controls remain unchanged .

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Powered mode
Set the release engine lever as shown in Figure 17 and in Figure 18.
In this configuration, the brakes are on and the wheels will not
move.
Use the switch (I), see Figure 14,to on off the Speedstar.
The switch also has the function of protecting the wheelchair from
overloaded current and short circuit.
If the power chair suddenly stops, use the switch to turn on the
chair. If the problem still continues, please contact technical
support.
Figure 17
Figure 18
Seeing Figure 15 and Figure 16 use the button 11 to turn on the
command console. Use button 6 and 16 to select the travel speed.
Chosen level is shown by the indicator 15.
Use the controller 20 to get in gear. Its proportional functionality
allows you to adjust speed and direction according to the intensity
with which you act on the controller.
Releasing the lever of the controller automatically activates the
electromagnetic brake that locks the wheels of the Speedstar.