ParaBaseTec ParaGolfer User manual

Status: Edition 05/2006 (Deadline 11/10/06)
© 2006 Parabasetec GmbH
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Parabasetec GmbH
Herforder Straße 47-51
32545 Bad Oeynhausen
Registered Office USA:
Parabasetec, Inc.
Story Brick Office Building
2 Carlson Parkway Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55447-4467
Place of Business Germany:
Parabasetec GmbH
Hauptstraße 3c
37434 Bodensee
Phone: [phone]
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Internet: www.parabasetec.com
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Parabasetec, Inc.
33 SW 14th Avenue
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 7
1.1 About this User‘s Manual....................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Notes for the User.................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Intended Use ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Warranty and Liability .......................................................................................................... 13
1.5 Service................................................................................................................................. 13
2 Safety ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Standards and Regulations ................................................................................................. 15
2.2 General Precautions ............................................................................................................ 16
2.3 Safety Requirements for Transportation and Storage.......................................................... 18
2.4 Safety Requirements for Use............................................................................................... 19
2.5 Safety Requirements for Maintenance, Cleaning and Waste Disposal ............................... 24
2.6 Requirements on the User................................................................................................... 26
2.7 Safety Functions .................................................................................................................. 27
2.8 Signposting at the ParaGolfer............................................................................................. 28

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3 Technical Data ........................................................................................................ 29
4 Product Description .............................................................................................. 35
5 Transportation and Storage .................................................................................. 39
6 Delivery and Commissioning ............................................................................... 43
7 Operation................................................................................................................ 45
7.1 Adjustment Possibilities ....................................................................................................... 45
7.1.1 Seat Depth........................................................................................................................... 47
7.1.2 Seat Width ........................................................................................................................... 50
7.1.3 Length of Lower Leg ............................................................................................................ 51
7.1.4 Back Rest............................................................................................................................. 52
7.1.5 Arm Rests ............................................................................................................................ 54
7.1.6 Operator Panel..................................................................................................................... 57
7.2 Getting on and off ................................................................................................................ 60
7.3 Fixation ................................................................................................................................ 61
7.3.1 Lap Belt................................................................................................................................ 61
7.3.2 Knee Belt with Knee Pad ..................................................................................................... 62
7.3.3 Chest Belt ............................................................................................................................ 63
7.4 Control ................................................................................................................................. 65

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7.4.1 Operator Panel..................................................................................................................... 65
7.4.2 Switching on and off ............................................................................................................ 68
7.4.3 Drive Function...................................................................................................................... 69
7.4.4 Stand-up Function................................................................................................................ 72
7.4.5 Immobilizer........................................................................................................................... 74
7.5 Releasing and Applying the Brake....................................................................................... 75
7.6 Batteries............................................................................................................................... 79
7.6.1 LEDs “Battery Capacity” ...................................................................................................... 79
7.6.2 Charging .............................................................................................................................. 80
8 Accessories............................................................................................................ 87
8.1 Golf Bag Holder ................................................................................................................... 87
8.2 Removable Operator Panel Holder...................................................................................... 90
8.3 Decor Bezel for Rims........................................................................................................... 92
8.4 Rain Cover for Rear Storage Box ........................................................................................ 93
9 Trouble Shooting.................................................................................................... 95
9.1 Warnings.............................................................................................................................. 96
9.2 Faults ................................................................................................................................... 98
9.3 Defect/Malfunction ............................................................................................................. 100

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10 Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................................................. 103
10.1 Maintenance Intervals........................................................................................................ 103
10.2 Changing the Main Fuse.................................................................................................... 105
10.3 Changing the Tires ............................................................................................................ 106
10.4 Cleaning and Care............................................................................................................. 108
11 Waste Disposal .................................................................................................... 109
A EMC Information and Recommendations ......................................................... 111
A.1 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources ........................................ 111
A.2 Power Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)..................................................... 113
A.3 Warnings............................................................................................................................ 114
B Testing Summary ................................................................................................. 116
B.1 Charger.............................................................................................................................. 116
B.2 ParaGolfer......................................................................................................................... 119

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Illustration Index
ParaGolfer
Illustration Index
Fig. 1 Signposting at the ParaGolfer...................................................................................... 28
Fig. 2 Main components of the ParaGolfer ............................................................................ 37
Fig. 3 Packing dimensions of the ParaGolfer......................................................................... 41
Fig. 4 Fuse holder with fuse .................................................................................................... 44
Fig. 5 Loosening the screws on the seat rail........................................................................... 48
Fig. 6 Locking pins on seat rail ............................................................................................... 49
Fig. 7 Side paddings ............................................................................................................... 50
Fig. 8 Turning the spindle........................................................................................................ 51
Fig. 9 Loosening the clamps and adjusting the back rest height ............................................ 53
Fig. 10 Loosening the screws underneath the arm rest............................................................ 55
Fig. 11 Unlocking pin on arm rest support ................................................................................ 56
Fig. 12 Screws for operator panel rail underneath the arm rest................................................ 57
Fig. 13 Connecting plug to operator panel................................................................................ 59
Fig. 14 Attaching the lower leg belt and closing the velcro fastening ....................................... 62
Fig. 15 Fastening the chest belt ................................................................................................ 64
Fig. 16 ParaGolfer operator panel ........................................................................................... 66
Fig. 17 Brake release lever and locking pin .............................................................................. 76

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Fig. 18 Operating brake release lever and locking pin.............................................................. 77
Fig. 19 Applying the brake ........................................................................................................ 78
Fig. 20 Charging socket on the ParaGolfer.............................................................................. 84
Fig. 21 Mounting bracket plugged in......................................................................................... 88
Fig. 22 Golf bag holder plugged on........................................................................................... 89
Fig. 23 Operator panel with spring plate ................................................................................... 91
Fig. 24 Decor bezel for rims ..................................................................................................... 92
Fig. 25 Rain cover for rear storage box .................................................................................... 93
Fig. 26 Fuse holder with main fuse ......................................................................................... 105
Fig. 27 Fender......................................................................................................................... 106
Fig. 28 Wheel nuts .................................................................................................................. 107

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Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 About this User‘s Manual
This User‘s Manual describes the handling of the power wheelchair ParaGolfer from
Parabasetec, Inc.. It provides the user with the necessary knowledge about function, use,
maintenance and waste disposal of the power wheelchair. The User’s Manual contains all
information required for safe use and offers useful hints on possible causes of faults and
their rectification. The User‘s Manual is based on the standard DIN EN 62079 “Creation of
instructions - structure, content and representation”.
Knowledge of this User‘s Manual is mandatory when using the power wheelchair
ParaGolfer. The user must therefore carefully read this User’s Manual, especially
the chapter “Safety” before using the ParaGolfer. This assures full utilization of the
product‘s capacity.
1.2 Notes for the User
This User‘s Manual is divided into 11 chapters. On each page you find the chapter title in
the header. The footer contains the subject of the description and the page number.
For easier navigation the User‘s Manual contains various cross-references to help you find
your way through the document, e.g. “see chapt. 7.3”.

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The following warning and notice symbols as well as signal words are used in this
User‘s Manual:
DANGER
Warning of possible fatal dangers and injuries
WARNING
Warning of possible injuries and severe material damage
CAUTION
Warning of possible material damage
NOTICE
Notes on important information and hints