Paravan PR 50 User manual

User manual
PR 50
The Paravan wheelchair series
www.paravan.com
EN V3.0

Publisher and Copyright Holder: PARAVAN GmbH, 72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau
Date of publication: 1.10.2017
Document: PR_Benutzerhandbuch_V3.0_EN

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Dear customer,
Thank you very much for having chosen our PR series PARAVAN electric wheelchair.
You will nd all the important information and tips you need on your new electric wheelchair in this User's
Manual. Please carefully read the information on the pages to follow in order to make sure your electric
wheel chair will give you many years of problem-free service. Keep this User's Manual in a handy place
for later reference. Our user manual contains answers to questions relating to the operation and care of
the electric wheelchair and its ttings. It you should have any questions or suggestions on the wheelchair,
please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Your PARAVAN team

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Table of contents
General
1. Details on publisher.............................................................................................15
1.1 Your manufacturer................................................................................................................... 15
1.1.1 Copyright .................................................................................................................................. 16
1.1.2 Technical status of this documentation................................................................................. 16
2. On this User's Manual ..........................................................................................17
2.1 Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 18
2.1.1 Guarantee................................................................................................................................. 19
2.1.2 Technical alterations ............................................................................................................... 20
2.2 Target groups........................................................................................................................... 22
2.3 Explanation of symbols........................................................................................................... 23
2.3.1 Structure of safety notices...................................................................................................... 24
3. Safety note..........................................................................................................25
3.1 General safety notes................................................................................................................ 25
3.1.1 Notes on usage........................................................................................................................ 25
3.1.2 Notes on usage........................................................................................................................ 29
3.1.3 Notes on transport................................................................................................................... 30
4. Functional description.........................................................................................31
4.1 Manufacturing standard.......................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Appropriate usage ................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.1 Usage of the electric wheelchair............................................................................................. 33
4.3 Approvals, certications.......................................................................................................... 34
4.3.1 EU approval as a driver seat.................................................................................................... 34
4.3.2 Clearance certication as hazardous cargo (accumulator).................................................. 35
4.3.3 German Ordinance on Assistive Technology (HMV No.) ...................................................... 36
4.3.4 Denition of assistive technology (excerpt) .......................................................................... 36

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Information
5. Details relating to the product..............................................................................37
5.1 Trademark and type labelling (ratings plate) ......................................................................... 37
5.2 Position of the type label (ratings plate) ................................................................................ 38
5.3 Details on your electric wheelchair......................................................................................... 39
5.3.1 Your wheelchair's ratings plate............................................................................................... 39
5.4 Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 40
5.4.1 Accessories included .............................................................................................................. 40
5.4.2 Accessories deliverable........................................................................................................... 40
6. Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair ............................................41
6.1 The specially developed orthopaedic seat............................................................................. 41
6.2 Joystick control........................................................................................................................ 42
6.3 Special controls ....................................................................................................................... 42
6.4 Lift and tilt (seat inclination) ................................................................................................... 43
6.5 Vibration-damped foot rests ................................................................................................... 43
6.6 Safe for trafc conditions according to German trafc law.................................................. 44
6.6.1 Section 24 Special means of transport.................................................................................. 44
7. Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair.....................................................45
7.1 Denition of vocabulary for parts and their positions........................................................... 45
7.2 Denition of vocabulary for parts, place of installation, chassis.......................................... 46
Prepare
8. Handing over the electric wheelchair...................................................................48
8.1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair ................................................................................. 48
8.2 How your electric wheelchair is delivered to you................................................................... 48
8.3 Tools included with the delivery.............................................................................................. 49

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9. Settings on your electric wheelchair; electronic...................................................50
10. Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical ................................................51
10.1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair ................................................................................. 51
10.2 The armrest cushion................................................................................................................ 52
10.2.1 Setting the armrest cushion.................................................................................................... 52
10.2.2 Setting the horizontal position of the armrest cushion......................................................... 53
10.3 The armrest.............................................................................................................................. 54
10.4 Set the height of the armrest .................................................................................................. 55
10.5 Set the angle of the armrest.................................................................................................... 57
10.6 Set the projection of the armrest............................................................................................ 58
10.7 Setting the movability of the control panel ............................................................................ 59
10.8 The foot support unit............................................................................................................... 60
10.8.1 Setting the lower leg length..................................................................................................... 60
10.8.2 Setting the tibialis angle.......................................................................................................... 61
10.8.3 Setting the foot rest angle....................................................................................................... 62
11. Use of the special orthopaedic seat.....................................................................63
11.1 Setting the back support ......................................................................................................... 63
11.1.1 Setting the back support angle............................................................................................... 63
11.1.2 Setting the side bolsters (thoracic supports) ........................................................................ 64
11.2 Setting the lumbar support ..................................................................................................... 65
11.2.1 Setting the head support......................................................................................................... 66
11.2.2 Setting your sitting position .................................................................................................... 67
11.3 Setting your lying position....................................................................................................... 68
11.4 Setting the standing up position............................................................................................. 69

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Operate
12. Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding ..................................................70
12.1 Removing and reattaching the rear cladding ......................................................................... 70
12.2 Removing and reattaching the side cladding......................................................................... 71
13. Driving your electric wheelchair...........................................................................72
13.1 Insurance, civil liability insurance ........................................................................................... 72
13.2 Functional checking before driving......................................................................................... 73
13.3 Buckling the safety belt........................................................................................................... 74
13.4 Controlling the electric wheelchair's travel direction............................................................. 75
13.5 Driving a curve.......................................................................................................................... 76
13.6 Braking your electric wheelchair............................................................................................. 77
13.6.1 Braking systems on your electric wheelchair ........................................................................ 77
13.7 Braking the electric wheelchair............................................................................................... 78
13.8 Travelling on hills, uphill and downhill travel.......................................................................... 79
13.9 The driving programmes / drive levels................................................................................... 80
13.10 Driving manually, manual operation ....................................................................................... 81
13.10.1 Use of the brake release lever (emergency release) ............................................................. 81
13.11 Terrain requirements, surfaces............................................................................................... 82
13.11.1 Ability to ford, or drive through water ..................................................................................... 82
13.11.2 Climbing and overtaking capacity .......................................................................................... 83
13.11.3 Load-bearing capacity ............................................................................................................. 83
13.11.4 Impassible surfaces or areas.................................................................................................. 83
13.11.5 Slippery surfaces, traction....................................................................................................... 83
14. Parking and storing your electric wheelchair .......................................................84
14.1 Immobiliser/key function ........................................................................................................ 84

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15. Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair...............................................85
15.1 Rules when loading wheelchairs............................................................................................. 85
15.2 Securing your electric wheelchair, lashing ............................................................................. 86
16. Controls ..............................................................................................................87
16.1 Control panel R-NET CJSM2 ................................................................................................... 87
16.1.1 Overview of the control elements........................................................................................... 87
16.1.2 Status display........................................................................................................................... 88
16.1.3 Start, switch off........................................................................................................................ 89
16.1.4 Switch direction indicator on and off ..................................................................................... 90
16.1.5 Switch light on and off............................................................................................................. 90
16.1.6 Switch hazard lights on and off .............................................................................................. 91
16.1.7 Driving functions overview...................................................................................................... 92
16.1.8 Select drive program, drive...................................................................................................... 93
16.1.9 Electrical seat adjustment....................................................................................................... 94
16.1.10 Set time/date ........................................................................................................................... 95
16.1.11 Show/hide clock, congure 12h/24h display......................................................................... 96
16.1.12 Adjust display brightness........................................................................................................ 97
16.1.13 Adjust display brightness, automatic ..................................................................................... 97
16.1.14 Block the controls (with the wheelchair switched on) .......................................................... 98
16.1.15 Release the controls (with the wheelchair switched off)...................................................... 98
16.2 Control panel R-NET CJSM-L .................................................................................................. 99
16.2.1 Overview of the control elements........................................................................................... 99
16.2.2 Status display........................................................................................................................... 100
16.2.3 Start and switch off ................................................................................................................. 101
16.2.4 Switch direction indicator on and off ..................................................................................... 102
16.2.5 Switch light on and off............................................................................................................. 102
16.2.6 Switch hazard lights on and off .............................................................................................. 103
16.2.7 Driving functions overview...................................................................................................... 104

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16.2.8 Select drive program, drive...................................................................................................... 105
16.2.9 Electrical seat adjustment....................................................................................................... 106
16.2.10 Set time/date ........................................................................................................................... 107
16.2.11 Show/hide clock, congure 12h/24h display......................................................................... 108
16.2.12 Adjust display brightness ....................................................................................................... 109
16.2.13 Adjust the display background and brightness ..................................................................... 109
16.2.14 Block the controls (with the wheelchair switched on) .......................................................... 110
16.2.15 Release the controls (with the wheelchair switched off)...................................................... 110
Help
17. Getting out of your electric wheelchair ................................................................111
17.1 Procedure when getting out from the side............................................................................. 112
18. Care and maintenance.........................................................................................113
18.1 Service partners....................................................................................................................... 113
18.2 Cleaning and care .................................................................................................................... 114
19. Disposal and environmental protection................................................................115
19.1 Packaging materials................................................................................................................ 116
19.2 Re-commissioning................................................................................................................... 117
19.3 Notes on transfer..................................................................................................................... 118
20. Correcting failures...............................................................................................119
20.1 Flashing codes indicating the status of the control panel.................................................... 119

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Technology
21. Electrical system.................................................................................................121
21.1 Automatic safety switches...................................................................................................... 121
21.2 The main safety switch ........................................................................................................... 122
21.2.1 Resetting the main safety switch ........................................................................................... 122
21.3 The secondary safety switch .................................................................................................. 123
21.3.1 Resetting the secondary safety switch .................................................................................. 123
21.4 Overload protection ................................................................................................................. 124
21.4.1 Resetting the overload protection:.......................................................................................... 124
21.5 Facility to connect ancillary devices....................................................................................... 125
21.6 The lighting system ................................................................................................................. 126
21.7 The maintenance-free accumulators ..................................................................................... 127
21.8 Notes on accumulators........................................................................................................... 128
21.9 Changing your accumulators.................................................................................................. 129
21.10 Charging your electric wheelchair .......................................................................................... 130
21.10.1 Procedure for charging your electric wheelchair................................................................... 131
21.10.2 The charging device................................................................................................................. 132
21.10.3 Positioning the charging device.............................................................................................. 132
22. Technical equipment ...........................................................................................133
22.1 Technical data and dimensions.............................................................................................. 133
22.2 Replacement parts................................................................................................................... 136
23. Systems and technical documentation ................................................................137
23.1 How to deal with closed accumulators.................................................................................. 137
23.2 Customer service book............................................................................................................ 138
23.3 EU Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................. 139
23.4 Protocol of the handover brieng ........................................................................................... 140
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