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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Table of illustrations
Fig. 1: QR Code.................................................................................................................................... 15
Fig. 2: Direction of travel..................................................................................................................... 17
Fig. 3: Safety note ............................................................................................................................... 24
Fig. 4: TÜV Logo.................................................................................................................................. 34
Fig. 5: Ratings plate ............................................................................................................................ 37
Fig. 6: Location, ratings plate............................................................................................................. 38
Fig. 7: Docking station........................................................................................................................ 40
Fig. 8: Front illumination..................................................................................................................... 44
Fig. 9: Rear illumination...................................................................................................................... 44
Fig. 10: Overview of wheelchair ........................................................................................................... 45
Fig. 11: Components, rear of chassis.................................................................................................. 46
Fig. 12: Components, front of chassis................................................................................................. 47
Fig. 13: Socket wrench.......................................................................................................................... 49
Fig. 14: Allen key ................................................................................................................................... 49
Fig. 15: Angled arm rest cushion ......................................................................................................... 52
Fig. 16: Position of armrest cushion.................................................................................................... 53
Fig. 17: Checking the position of the armrest..................................................................................... 54
Fig. 18: Height of arm rest.................................................................................................................... 55
Fig. 19: Lever, clamping screw ............................................................................................................. 56
Fig. 20: Armrest angle........................................................................................................................... 57
Fig. 21: Armrest projections................................................................................................................. 58
Fig. 22: Swivel mechanism................................................................................................................... 59
Fig. 23: Lower leg length....................................................................................................................... 60
Fig. 24: Tibialis angle ............................................................................................................................ 61
Fig. 25: Foot rest angle ......................................................................................................................... 62
Fig. 26: Back support angle.................................................................................................................. 63
Fig. 27: Thoracic supports.................................................................................................................... 64
Fig. 28: Lumbar support, vers. 1........................................................................................................... 65
Fig. 29: Lumbar support, vers. 2........................................................................................................... 65

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Fig. 30: Head support ........................................................................................................................... 66
Fig. 31: Sitting position......................................................................................................................... 67
Fig. 32: Lying position ........................................................................................................................... 68
Fig. 33: Stand-up position..................................................................................................................... 69
Fig. 34: Rear cladding ........................................................................................................................... 70
Fig. 35: Rear light and cable ................................................................................................................. 70
Fig. 36: Side cladding............................................................................................................................ 71
Fig. 37: Front headlight, cable .............................................................................................................. 71
Fig. 38: Brake release lever (emergency release) ............................................................................... 73
Fig. 39: Fastening the seat belt............................................................................................................ 74
Fig. 40: Belt fastener............................................................................................................................. 74
Fig. 41: Joystick .................................................................................................................................... 75
Fig. 42: Brake release lever (emergency release) ............................................................................... 81
Fig. 43: Securing point at front............................................................................................................. 86
Fig. 44: Securing point at rear .............................................................................................................. 86
Fig. 45: Control panel R-NET CJSM2 ................................................................................................... 87
Fig. 46: Function keys ........................................................................................................................... 88
Fig. 47: Status display........................................................................................................................... 88
Fig. 48: “On / off” key............................................................................................................................ 89
Fig. 49: Speed control (tortoise) active ............................................................................................... 89
Fig. 51: Light on and off........................................................................................................................ 90
Fig. 52: Turn signal right / left .............................................................................................................. 90
Fig. 50: Light symbol (colour)............................................................................................................... 90
Fig. 54: Hazard lights on / off............................................................................................................... 91
Fig. 53: Symbols (colour)...................................................................................................................... 91
Fig. 55: Driving functions...................................................................................................................... 92
Fig. 56: Charging status indicator (driving function blocked)............................................................ 92
Fig. 57: Select drive program................................................................................................................ 93
Fig. 58: Joystick travelling direction .................................................................................................... 93

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Fig. 59: Display of seat functions......................................................................................................... 94
Fig. 60: “Set time” function menu ........................................................................................................ 95
Fig. 61: Setting the time and date ........................................................................................................ 95
Fig. 62: Set clock to visible/invisible.................................................................................................... 96
Fig. 64: Setting the display brightness................................................................................................. 97
Fig. 63: Autom. display brightness ...................................................................................................... 97
Fig. 66: Turn signal right / left .............................................................................................................. 98
Fig. 65: Lock symbol............................................................................................................................. 98
Fig. 67: Control panel R-NET CJSM-L .................................................................................................. 99
Fig. 68: Function keys ........................................................................................................................... 100
Fig. 69: Status display........................................................................................................................... 100
Fig. 70: “On / off” key............................................................................................................................ 101
Fig. 71: Speed control (tortoise) active ............................................................................................... 101
Fig. 73: Light on and off........................................................................................................................ 102
Fig. 74: Turn signal right / left .............................................................................................................. 102
Fig. 72: Light symbol (colour)............................................................................................................... 102
Fig. 76: Hazard lights on / off............................................................................................................... 103
Fig. 75: Symbols (colour)...................................................................................................................... 103
Fig. 77: Driving functions...................................................................................................................... 104
Fig. 78: Driving function blocked.......................................................................................................... 104
Fig. 79: Select drive program................................................................................................................ 105
Fig. 80: Joystick travelling direction .................................................................................................... 105
Fig. 81: Display of seat functions......................................................................................................... 106
Fig. 82: “Set time” function menu ........................................................................................................ 107
Fig. 83: Setting the time and date ........................................................................................................ 107
Fig. 84: Set clock to visible/invisible.................................................................................................... 108
Fig. 86: Setting the display brightness................................................................................................. 109
Fig. 85: Setting the display background .............................................................................................. 109
Fig. 88: Blocking the controls............................................................................................................... 110

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Fig. 87: Controls blocked – block symbol ........................................................................................... 110
Fig. 89: Move, foot rests ....................................................................................................................... 112
Fig. 90: Move, armrest .......................................................................................................................... 112
Fig. 91: Recycling .................................................................................................................................. 116
Fig. 92: Main safety switch, activ......................................................................................................... 122
Fig. 93: Main safety switch................................................................................................................... 122
Fig. 94: Sec. safety switch, activ. ......................................................................................................... 123
Fig. 95: Secondary safety switch ......................................................................................................... 123
Fig. 96: Front illumination..................................................................................................................... 126
Fig. 97: Rear illumination...................................................................................................................... 126
Fig. 98: Power connection.................................................................................................................... 129
Fig. 99: Retting, accumulator ............................................................................................................. 129
Fig. 100: Plug in the charging cable....................................................................................................... 131
Fig. 101: Pos. the charging device......................................................................................................... 132
Fig. 102: EU Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................. 139

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1. Details on publisher
1.1 Your manufacturer
Fig. 1: QR Code
PARAVAN GmbH
Main ofce / HQ/ Production Plant
Paravanstraße 5-10, D-72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau
›Phone: [phone] / 99 95-91
›Fax: [phone]
›Email: [e-mail]
›Internet: www.paravan.com
›Managing Director: Roland Arnold
 Many mobile phones and PDAs contain an integrated camera
and software that allows you to interpret QR codes so that you
can read our contact information directly into the address book
of your mobile phone or PDA.

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2. On this User's Manual
1.1.1 Copyright
This documentation and all its constituent sections are protected by copyright. The rights based on this co-
pyright, in particular those in relation to translation, reprinting, representation, extraction of illustrations and
tables, broadcast, microlming or any other means of reproduction and saving in data processing systems,
even if only excerpts are used, are reserved. Any reproduction of this work or of any parts of this work is only
permitted even in exceptional cases within the limits set by the terms of the copyright law of the Federal Re-
public of Germany of 09 September 1965 in its version currently in force. It will always be liable for payment.
Any infringements will be subject to the penal clauses of that copyright law.
›Copyright © PARAVAN GmbH 2017. All rights reserved!
1.1.2 Technical status of this documentation
All details on technical data and/or specications, illustrations and information in this User's Manual corres-
pond to the status as on close of press in December 2016.
The User's Manual for the PR50 electric wheelchair was written in the German language and may be transla-
ted into other languages. In case of any inconsistencies, the German version shall be legally binding.

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2. On this User's Manual
Fig. 2: Direction of travel
This User's Manual does not represent product documentation in the
sense of a set of maintenance and repair instructions, and is thus not
suitable for use in executing maintenance and repair work by its posses-
sor, or for instructing on how to execute such work. You are in receipt
of information on the nature of the electric wheelchair model and on its
use over its entire life cycle from transport (delivery) to decommissio-
ning (taking out of service). Below are listed and described the product's
most important features. All product features mentioned may be com-
bined variously in different models, and functions and may differ from
the standard version.
 This User's Manual forms an integral part of this electric
wheelchair product and must always be stored in the vicinity
of the electric wheelchair in order to allow you to access the
important information it contains quickly.
 All page and directional indications made in the documentation
are always given from the point of view of the operator in the
direction of travel of the device.

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2.1 Disclaimer
Only by observing and putting into practice the knowledge provided by this User's Manual can the electric
wheelchair be guaranteed error and fault free operation. PARAVAN GmbH does not take any responsibility for
or give any guarantee against damages or operational interruptions that may be caused during operation by
the non-observance of the instructions contained in this User's Manual or by any modications made to the
electric wheelchair.
In order to ensure the fault-free operation of your electric wheelchair, please observe the maintenance inst-
ructions and intervals.
 See Section "18 Care and maintenance"

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2.1.1 Guarantee
Guarantee cover is dened exclusively by the relevant provisions set by PARAVAN.
Expressly excluded from guarantee entitlements is any damage resulting from:
›Wear and tear
›Inappropriate operation or usage; e.g. overloading
›Incorrect/Irregular maintenance
›Incorrect/Irregular care
 See your personal "Guarantee card"

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2.1.2 Technical alterations
Any modications made to the safety equipment and technical changes to the electric wheelchair, however
small, are absolutely prohibited. All alterations must be executed by PARAVAN GmbH.
PARAVAN GmbH reserves the right to make technical alterations and improvements to the product in the
interests of four customers and due to advancing technology.
 Any modication not approved by PARAVAN GmbH made to the electric wheelchair shall extinguish
any warranty or guarantee entitlement. In addition, dangerously faulty functioning cannot be ruled
out.