Paravan PR Heavy Duty User manual

User manual
PR Heavy Duty
The Paravan wheelchair series
www.paravan.com
EN V2.1

Publisher and Copyright Holder: PARAVAN GmbH, 72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau
Date of publication: 01.10.2019
Document: PRHD_Benutzerhandbuch_V2.1_US

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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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Information
5. Details relating to the product..............................................................................34
5.1 Trademark and type labelling (ratings plate) ......................................................................... 34
5.2 Position of the type label (ratings plate) ................................................................................ 35
5.3 Details on your electric wheelchair......................................................................................... 36
5.3.1 Your wheelchair's ratings plate ............................................................................................... 36
5.4 Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 37
5.4.1 Accessories included .............................................................................................................. 37
5.4.2 Accessories deliverable........................................................................................................... 37
6. Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair ............................................38
6.1 The specially developed orthopaedic seat............................................................................. 38
6.2 Joystick control........................................................................................................................ 39
6.3 Special controls ....................................................................................................................... 39
6.4 Vibration-damped foot rests ................................................................................................... 40
6.5 Safe for trafc conditions according to German trafc law.................................................. 41
6.5.1 Section 24 Special means of transport.................................................................................. 41
7. Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair.....................................................42
7.1 Denition of vocabulary for parts and their positions........................................................... 42
7.2 Denition of vocabulary for parts, place of installation, chassis.......................................... 43
Prepare
8. Handing over the electric wheelchair...................................................................45
8.1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair ................................................................................. 45
8.2 How your electric wheelchair is delivered to you................................................................... 45
9. Settings on your electric wheelchair; electronic...................................................46
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1. Details on publisher.............................................................................................13
1.1 Your manufacturer................................................................................................................... 13
1.1.1 Copyright .................................................................................................................................. 14
1.1.2 Technical status of this documentation................................................................................. 14
2. On this User's Manual ..........................................................................................15
2.1 Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 16
2.1.1 Guarantee................................................................................................................................. 17
2.1.2 Technical alterations ............................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Target groups........................................................................................................................... 20
2.3 Explanation of symbols........................................................................................................... 21
2.3.1 Structure of safety notices...................................................................................................... 22
3. Safety note..........................................................................................................23
3.1 General safety notes................................................................................................................ 23
3.1.1 Notes on usage........................................................................................................................ 23
3.1.2 Notes on usage........................................................................................................................ 27
3.1.3 Notes on transport................................................................................................................... 28
4. Functional description.........................................................................................29
4.1 Manufacturing standard.......................................................................................................... 29
4.2 Appropriate usage ................................................................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Usage of the electric wheelchair............................................................................................. 31
4.3 Approvals, certications.......................................................................................................... 32
4.3.1 EU approval as a driver seat.................................................................................................... 32
4.3.2 Clearance certication as hazardous cargo (accumulator).................................................. 33

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13.9 The driving programmes / drive levels................................................................................... 64
13.10 Driving manually, manual operation ....................................................................................... 65
13.10.1 Use of the brake release lever (emergency release) ............................................................. 65
13.11 Terrain requirements, surfaces............................................................................................... 66
13.11.1 Ability to ford, or drive through water ..................................................................................... 66
14. Parking and storing your electric wheelchair .......................................................67
14.1 Immobiliser/key function ........................................................................................................ 67
15. Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair...............................................68
15.1 Rules when loading wheelchairs............................................................................................. 68
15.2 Securing your electric wheelchair, lashing ............................................................................. 69
15.3 Fasten the seatbelt in a moving vehicle................................................................................. 70
15.4 Securing the wheelchair with a 4 point strap restraint system............................................. 71
15.5 Occupant restraint instruction ................................................................................................ 72
15.6 Dahl Docking Systems Assembly ........................................................................................... 74
15.6.1 Content of Dahl docking stations ........................................................................................... 76
15.6.2 Fitting of the Dahl lock plate on wheelchair........................................................................... 78
15.6.3 Description of the Dahl Docking system functions ............................................................... 83
15.6.4 Securing the wheelchair in the docking station..................................................................... 84
15.6.5 Release from the docking station........................................................................................... 86
15.6.6 Manual release in case of electric failure .............................................................................. 87
16. Control ................................................................................................................88
16.1 Driving in electric wheelchair .................................................................................................. 88
16.1.1 Climbing ability......................................................................................................................... 88
16.1.2 Load capacity........................................................................................................................... 88
16.1.3 Rough terrain or terrain............................................................................................................ 88
16.1.4 Smooth surfaces, traction....................................................................................................... 88
16.2 Control panel R-NET CJSM-L .................................................................................................. 89
16.2.1 Overview of the control elements........................................................................................... 89
10. Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical ................................................47
10.1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair ................................................................................. 47
10.2 The armrest cushion............................................................................................................... 48
10.3 Einstellung der Beweglichkeit des Fahrpults ......................................................................... 48
10.4 The foot support unit............................................................................................................... 49
10.4.1 Setting the lower leg length..................................................................................................... 49
10.4.2 Setting the tibialis angle.......................................................................................................... 50
10.4.3 Setting the foot rest angle....................................................................................................... 51
11. Use of the special orthopaedic seat.....................................................................52
11.1 Setting the back support ......................................................................................................... 52
11.1.1 Setting the back support angle............................................................................................... 52
11.1.2 Setting the head support......................................................................................................... 53
Use
12. Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding ..................................................54
12.1 Removing and reattaching the rear cladding ......................................................................... 54
12.2 Removing and reattaching the side cladding......................................................................... 55
13. Driving your electric wheelchair...........................................................................56
13.1 Insurance, civil liability insurance ........................................................................................... 56
13.2 Functional checking before driving......................................................................................... 57
13.3 Buckling the safety belt ........................................................................................................... 58
13.4 Controlling the electric wheelchair's travel direction............................................................. 59
13.5 Driving a curve.......................................................................................................................... 60
13.6 Braking your electric wheelchair............................................................................................. 61
13.6.1 Braking systems on your electric wheelchair ........................................................................ 61
13.7 Braking the electric wheelchair............................................................................................... 62
13.8 Travelling on hills, uphill and downhill travel.......................................................................... 63

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16.2.2 Status display........................................................................................................................... 90
16.2.3 Start and switch off ................................................................................................................. 91
16.2.4 Switch direction indicator on and off ..................................................................................... 92
16.2.5 Switch light on and off............................................................................................................. 92
16.2.6 Switch hazard lights on and off .............................................................................................. 93
16.2.7 Driving functions overview...................................................................................................... 94
16.2.8 Select drive program, drive...................................................................................................... 95
16.2.9 Electrical seat adjustment....................................................................................................... 96
16.2.10 Set time/date ........................................................................................................................... 97
16.2.11 Show/hide clock, congure 12h/24h display......................................................................... 98
16.2.12 Adjust display brightness ....................................................................................................... 99
16.2.13 Adjust the display background and brightness ..................................................................... 99
16.2.14 Block the controls (with the wheelchair switched on) .......................................................... 100
16.2.15 Release the controls (with the wheelchair switched off)...................................................... 100
Help
17. Getting out of your electric wheelchair ................................................................101
17.1 Procedure when getting out from the side............................................................................. 102
18. Care and maintenance.........................................................................................103
18.1 Service partners....................................................................................................................... 103
18.2 Cleaning and care .................................................................................................................... 104
19. Disposal and environmental protection................................................................105
19.1 Packaging materials................................................................................................................ 106
19.2 Re-commissioning................................................................................................................... 107
19.3 Notes on transfer..................................................................................................................... 108
Technology
20. Electrical system.................................................................................................109
20.1 Automatic safety switches...................................................................................................... 109
20.2 The main safety switch ........................................................................................................... 110
20.2.1 Resetting the main safety switch ........................................................................................... 110
20.3 The secondary safety switch .................................................................................................. 111
20.3.1 Resetting the secondary safety switch .................................................................................. 111
20.4 Overload protection ................................................................................................................. 112
20.4.1 Resetting the overload protection:.......................................................................................... 112
20.5 Facility to connect ancillary devices....................................................................................... 113
20.6 The lighting system ................................................................................................................. 114
20.7 The maintenance-free accumulators ..................................................................................... 115
20.8 Notes on accumulators........................................................................................................... 116
20.9 Changing your accumulators.................................................................................................. 117
20.10 Charging your electric wheelchair .......................................................................................... 118
20.10.1 Procedure for charging your electric wheelchair................................................................... 119
20.10.2 The charging device................................................................................................................. 120
20.10.3 Positioning the charging device.............................................................................................. 120
21. Technical equipment ...........................................................................................121
21.1 Technical data and dimensionsv ............................................................................................ 121
21.2 Replacement parts................................................................................................................... 124
22. Systems and technical documentation ................................................................125
22.1 How to deal with closed accumulators.................................................................................. 125
22.2 Customer service book............................................................................................................ 126
22.3 EU Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................. 127
22.4 Protocol of the handover brieng ........................................................................................... 128

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Abb. 1: QR Code.................................................................................................................................... 13
Abb. 2: Direction of travel..................................................................................................................... 15
Abb. 3: Safety note ............................................................................................................................... 22
Abb. 4: Ratings plate ............................................................................................................................ 33
Abb. 5: Location, ratings plate............................................................................................................. 34
Abb. 6: Docking station........................................................................................................................ 36
Abb. 7: Front illumination..................................................................................................................... 40
Abb. 8: Rear illumination...................................................................................................................... 40
Abb. 9: Overview of wheelchair ........................................................................................................... 41
Abb. 10: Components, rear of chassis .................................................................................................. 42
Abb. 11: Components, front of chassis................................................................................................. 43
Fig. 13: Arm rest cushion...................................................................................................................... 47
Fig. 12: Swivel mechanism................................................................................................................... 47
Fig. 14: Lower leg length....................................................................................................................... 48
Fig. 15: Tibialiswinkel............................................................................................................................ 49
Fig. 16: Foot rest angle ......................................................................................................................... 50
Fig. 17: Rückenlehnenwinkel................................................................................................................ 51
Fig. 18: Head support ........................................................................................................................... 52
Fig. 19: Rear cladding ........................................................................................................................... 53
Fig. 20: Rear light and cable ................................................................................................................. 53
Fig. 21: Side cladding............................................................................................................................ 54
Fig. 22: Front headlight, cable .............................................................................................................. 54
Fig. 23: Brake release lever (emergency release) ............................................................................... 56
Fig. 24: Fastening the seat belt............................................................................................................ 57
Fig. 25: Joystick .................................................................................................................................... 58
Fig. 26: Brake release lever (emergency release) ............................................................................... 64
Fig. 27: Securing point at front............................................................................................................. 68
Fig. 28: Securing point at rear .............................................................................................................. 68
Fig. 29: Illustration of improper belt-restraint t ................................................................................. 69
Fig. 30: Illustration of proper belt-restraint t...................................................................................... 69
Fig. 31: Rear securement points .......................................................................................................... 70
Fig. 32: Front securement points ......................................................................................................... 70
Fig. 33: Positioning the occupant restraint with 4 point strap system.............................................. 71
Fig. 34: Positioning the occupant restraint for use with dahl docking system only ......................... 72
Fig. 35: Dahl Docking Station ............................................................................................................... 73
Fig. 36: Control panel R-NET CJSM-L .................................................................................................. 78
Fig. 37: Function keys ........................................................................................................................... 79
Fig. 38: Status display........................................................................................................................... 79
Fig. 39: “On / off” key ............................................................................................................................ 80
Fig. 40: Speed control (tortoise) active ............................................................................................... 80
Fig. 43: Turn signal right / left .............................................................................................................. 81
Fig. 42: Light on and off........................................................................................................................ 81
Fig. 41: Light symbol (colour)............................................................................................................... 81
Fig. 45: Hazard lights on / off............................................................................................................... 82
Fig. 44: Symbols (colour)...................................................................................................................... 82
Fig. 46: Driving functions...................................................................................................................... 83
Fig. 47: Driving function blocked.......................................................................................................... 83
Fig. 48: Select drive program................................................................................................................ 84
Fig. 49: Joystick travelling direction .................................................................................................... 84
Fig. 50: Display of seat functions......................................................................................................... 85
Fig. 51: “Set time” function menu ........................................................................................................ 86
Fig. 52: Setting the time and date ........................................................................................................ 86
Fig. 53: Set clock to visible/invisible.................................................................................................... 87
Fig. 54: Setting the display brightness................................................................................................. 88
Fig. 55: Setting the display backround................................................................................................. 88
Fig. 56: Blocking the controls............................................................................................................... 89

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Fig. 57: Controls blocked – block symbol ........................................................................................... 89
Fig. 58: Move, foot rests ....................................................................................................................... 91
Fig. 59: Recycling .................................................................................................................................. 95
Abb. 60: Main safety switch, activ......................................................................................................... 99
Abb. 61: Main safety switch................................................................................................................... 99
Abb. 62: Sec. safety switch, activ. ......................................................................................................... 100
Abb. 63: Secondary safety switch ......................................................................................................... 100
Abb. 64: Front illumination..................................................................................................................... 103
Abb. 65: Rear illumination...................................................................................................................... 103
Abb. 66: Power connection.................................................................................................................... 106
Abb. 67: Retting, accumulator ............................................................................................................. 106
Abb. 68: Plug in the charging cable....................................................................................................... 108
Abb. 69: EU Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................. 116
Abb. 70: Content of the Dahl standard set (Art no.501750) ................................................................ 120
Abb. 71: Overview Dockingstation......................................................................................................... 121
Abb. 72: Allen key ................................................................................................................................... 122
Abb. 73: Paravan chassis....................................................................................................................... 122
Abb. 74: Knurled screw .......................................................................................................................... 123
Abb. 75: Four cnurled screws ................................................................................................................ 123
Abb. 76: Rear panel................................................................................................................................. 124
Abb. 77: Side panel................................................................................................................................. 124
Abb. 78: Plug connection of the batteries............................................................................................. 125
Abb. 79: Batteries disconnected............................................................................................................ 125
Abb. 80: Remove batteries..................................................................................................................... 126
Abb. 81: Chassis without batteries........................................................................................................ 126
Abb. 82: Position Dahl system............................................................................................................... 127
Abb. 83: Fixing Dahl system................................................................................................................... 127
Abb. 84: Rear panel................................................................................................................................. 128

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1. Details on publisher
1.1 Your manufacturer
Abb. 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
Abb. 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 decommission-
ing (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 wheel-
chair product and must always be stored in the vicinity of the
electric wheelchair in order to allow you to access the impor-
tant 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.
1.1.1 Copyright
This documentation and all its constituent sections are protected by copyright. The rights based on this copy-
right, 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 corre-
spond 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 trans-
lated into other languages. In case of any inconsistencies, the German version shall be legally binding.

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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"
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 in-
structions and intervals.
 See Section "18 Care and maintenance"

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WARNING
Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheel-
chair in a state not matching its state upon delivery.
Material damage to the electric wheelchair through non-au-
thorised or incorrectly installed components.
›Do not make any technical modications to your electric
wheelchair.
›Only operate your electric wheelchair in its original state
upon delivery.
›Use only original or authorised replacement parts.
›The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should
be checked before any use of it.
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.

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2.3 Explanation of symbols
You will come across the following symbols and warning signs while reading the User's Manual.
The "Caution, Danger" logo
Calls your attention to danger points. The preventative measures contained in the associated text should
always be followed. This symbol always appears with an associated signal word which indicates the degree
of danger.
›Danger! - Imminent danger to life and limb (irreversible).
›Warning! - Possible danger to life and limb (irreversible).
›Caution - Possible danger to life and limb (reversible).
›Caution - possible material damage to the vehicle.

Additional information to the user, e.g. to make use of the electric wheelchair easier and/or to prevent mate-
rial damage to the electric wheelchair.

This symbol refers the user to another section or more detailed documentation, e.g. to the annexes to this
User's Manual.
2.2 Target groups
The operator must attain or acquire a familiarity with the following points before putting the electric wheel-
chair into operation:
›Knowledge of the contents of the User's Manual on the how to use the vehicle, the electric wheelchair,
safely and how to move it about.
›Knowledge of the safety and operational rules contained in it and of how to recognise possible hazards
and dangerous situations for the user him or herself and for the environment.
 For their own safety, only trained and authorised persons should use an electric wheelchair. As a
user, you have received sufcient instruction during the handover of the wheelchair. Contact us
where necessary.
 See Section "1.1 Your manufacturer"
 See Section "23.4 Handover brieng"

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3. Safety note
3.1 General safety notes
You must under all circumstances observe the following safety notes for your own safety, for that of people
in your vicinity and to protect the environment.
DANGER!
Danger of crushing by contact with moving parts; e.g.
Through the rotation of the drive wheels or the Lifting move-
ment of the lift arm and the horizontal movement of the seat.
Danger of fall through accidental movement of the electric
wheelchair due to the brake being left off.
Danger of fall through abrupt braking of the electric wheelchair
where the vehicle loses power.
›Do not make contact with moving parts.
›Accompanying persons should not make any contact with
danger areas when operating the electric wheelchair.
›The brake release lever must be in the "LOCK" position.
›Never switch off or cut off power to the electric wheelchair
while it is moving.
3.1.1 Notes on usage
2.3.1 Structure of safety notices
You can nd the following information in the safety notes:
›Warning or hazard symbol .
›Type and source of hazard .
›Signal word .
›Consequences of occurrence .
›Preventative action .
Abb. 3: Safety note

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WARNING
Danger of personal injury when operating the electric wheel-
chair in a state not conforming to its state upon delivery.
Material damage to the electric wheelchair through non-au-
thorised or incorrectly installed components.
›Do not make any technical changes to your electric wheel-
chair.
›Only operate your electric wheelchair in its original state
upon delivery.
›Use only original or authorised replacement parts.
›The operational condition of the electric wheelchair should
be checked before any use of it.
WARNING
Danger of tipping over for persons when using the electric
wheelchair on surfaces with a slope of more than 10°.
Danger of tipping over for persons when using the electric
wheelchair on downhill slopes with the seat position in its for-
wardmost position.
Danger of tipping over for persons when using he electric
wheelchair when driving over obstacles.
›Avoid paths with any inclination of more than 10°.
›When travelling downhill move the electric wheelchair's
seat to the back.
›Do not drive over obstacles higher than 60 - 70mm.
›Always drive with your safety belt on.

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3.1.2 Notes on usage
CAUTION
Material damage to the electric wheelchair through overload-
ing the vehicle.
Material damage to the electric wheelchair though the effect
of heat greater than 41°C.
Material damage to the electric wheelchair through battery
overload on downhill slopes.
›Use your electric wheelchair exclusively for the purpose for
which it was intended.
›Overloading the electric wheelchair (by an additional per-
son or other loads travelling on it) is prohibited.
›Protect your electric wheelchair from strong sun and other
sources of heat.
›Switch on electrical devices (e.g. the electric wheelchair's
lights) when travelling downhill.
WARNING
Danger of injury for persons when travelling with the electric
wheelchair over impassible surfaces.
Danger of fall and of tipping over for persons when operating
the electric wheelchair on surfaces with reduced load-bearing
capacity.
Material damage to the electric wheelchair through mechani-
cal and physical forces due to travelling over impassible sur-
faces.
›Avoid travelling on slick, slippery, or greasy surfaces (e.g.
ice, snow, wet grass and leaves, etc.).
›Avoid travelling through water at a depth of 50mm or deep-
er.
›Observe the permitted total weight of the vehicle.
›Observe the load capacity (e.g. of bridges and over passes)
and condition of the travelling surface.
›Always drive with your safety belt on.

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4. Functional description
4.1 Manufacturing standard
The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is a multifunctional electric wheelchair which, due to its compact design,
is ideally suited to both indoor and outdoor usage.
The electric wheelchair is built and tested to ensure the highest possible level of safety for its operator and
his or her immediate environment. Our products are tested for freedom from any aws after their manufac-
ture. However, if any failure in functioning should appear on your wheelchair, please contact your dealer or
PARAVAN GmbH directly in order to have that failure corrected as quickly as possible.
PARAVAN electric wheelchairs are manufactured and checked in conformity with:
›DIN EN 12184 Electric wheelchairs and scooters and their chargers.
and has been rated by this standard in Category B.
3.1.3 Notes on transport
CAUTION
Material damage to the electric wheelchair through slipping
from ramps or lift while being loaded.
Material damage to the electric wheelchair through being se-
cured and transported improperly in and electric wheelchair
transporter.
›Secure ramp from slippage.
›Both the ramp and the electric wheelchair transporter must
be positioned on even and rm surfaces.
›The ramp or lift must be clean and dry.
›The ramp must be wider than the electric wheelchair and
should be clearly visible to allow corrective steering.
›Mount the ramp and lift in a single movement in order to
prevent the electric wheelchair rolling backwards.
›Secure the electric wheelchair in the transporter according
to the usual legal regulations.
›Use only suitable and authorised securing equipment.
›Switch the electric wheelchair off during transport.

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4.2.1 Usage of the electric wheelchair
- unproblematic
›Boarding by a single person with a maximum body weight of 160kg.
›Usage as driver or passenger seat, depending on the associated accessories.
›Usage in areas governed by German trafc law (public roads and thoroughfares), on condition that full and
fully functioning lighting is installed.
 See Section "13 Driving the electric wheelchair"
- problematic or prohibited
›Use as a tractor means of transport of loads or more than one person.
›Use of the electric wheelchair in extreme climatic conditions (heat/cold/precipitation).
 See Section "2.1 Disclaimer"
 See Section "3 Notes on safety"
4.2 Appropriate usage
The PARAVAN electric wheelchair is functionally and structurally intended for the transport of a single person
in indoor and outdoor areas. The interface in relation to operation by the user and the liability of the manu-
facturer of the electric wheelchair is the control panel, including its joystick and any optional operational units
for special operation.
 The electric wheelchair is suitable exclusively for the applications listed in the section entitled
"Usage of the vehicle".
 See Section "3 Notes on safety"
 See Section "4.2.1 Usage of the electric wheelchair"

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4.3.2 Clearance certication as hazardous cargo (accumulator)
4.3 Approvals, certications
PARAVAN GmbH uses accumulators that are rated as "non-hazardous cargo" on condition that the relevant
accumulators are not suffering mechanical damage of any type.
The maintenance-free VRLA accumulators and the equally maintenance-free lead gel accumulators are clas-
sied as leak-proof, non-hazardous cargo for any form of transport according to:
›IATA, Rule A 67
›ADR, Rule 238 B
›IMDG, Rule 238.2
UN 2800 Special Provisions.
 See "Clearance certication as hazardous cargo"
 You will receive the appropriate Clearance certicate for your accumulators during the handover of
your wheelchair.
4.3.1 EU approval as a driver seat
The anchoring of the safety belt has been certied and approved in ac-
cordance with 76/115/EEC as has the seat in relation to its anchoring
in accordance with 74/408/EWG with the Paravan docking system.
›Technical Reports Nos. 08-00719-CP-GBM and 08-00723-CP-GBM.
 See Section "23 Annexes and technical documentation"
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DANGER!
Potential risk of injury or serious injury or death
In conjunction with the Dahl Docking system the wheel-
chair has been successfully crash-tested according to
ISO 7176-19:2008 - Wheeled mobility devices for use as
seats in motor vehicles. The test was carried out with vehi-
cle anchored safety belt system only. The integrated 3- or
4-point seat belt should not be used or relied on for occu-
pant restraint in a moving vehicle. Use a vehicle anchored
occupant restraint system instead.

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5. Details relating to the product
5.1 Trademark and type labelling (ratings plate)
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You can read this information from the device's ratings plate. They are
very important in all correspondence with PARAVAM GmbH in guaran-
teeing that you receive the technically correct advice.
›Model designation 
›Series number, Chassis no. 
›Date of manufacture 
›Max. speed 
›HMV number 
›Weight of electric wheelchair when empty 
›Maximum load (body weight) 
 See Section "5.3.1 Your electrical wheelchair's ratings plate"
One copy of the type label (ratings plate) has been afxed to your elec-
tric wheelchair. The type label (ratings plate) is about 70mm by 40mm
in size.
›The type label (ratings plate) is positioned on the lower right of your
wheelchair, next to the battery holder .
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5.2 Position of the type label (ratings plate)