Paravan PR heavy duty User manual

User manual
PR heavy duty
PARAVAN WHEELCHAIR SERIES
EN V3.3

Valid for following models: PARAVAN PR heavy duty
Publisher and Copyright Holder: PARAVAN GmbH, 72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau
Date of publication: 26.10.2023
Document: PRheavyduty_Benutzerhandbuch_V3.3_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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Inhaltsverzeichnis
General
1. Details on publisher.............................................................................................14
1.1 Your manufacturer................................................................................................................... 14
1.1.1 Copyright .................................................................................................................................. 15
1.1.2 Technical status of this documentation................................................................................. 15
2. On this User's Manual..........................................................................................16
2.1 Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 17
2.1.1 Guarantee................................................................................................................................. 18
2.1.2 Technical alterations ............................................................................................................... 19
2.2 Target groups........................................................................................................................... 21
2.3 Explanation of symbols........................................................................................................... 22
2.3.1 Structure of safety notices...................................................................................................... 23
3. Safety note..........................................................................................................24
3.1 General safety notes................................................................................................................ 24
3.1.1 Notes on usage........................................................................................................................ 24
3.1.2 Notes on usage........................................................................................................................ 28
3.1.3 Notes on transport................................................................................................................... 29
4. Functional description.........................................................................................30
4.1 Manufacturing standard.......................................................................................................... 30
4.2 Appropriate usage ................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.1 Usage of the electric wheelchair............................................................................................. 32
4.3 Approvals, certications.......................................................................................................... 33
4.3.1 EU approval as a driver seat.................................................................................................... 33
4.3.2 Clearance certication as hazardous cargo (accumulator).................................................. 34
Information

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5. Details relating to the product..............................................................................35
5.1 Trademark and type labelling (ratings plate) ......................................................................... 35
5.2 Position of the type label (ratings plate) ................................................................................ 36
5.3 Details on your electric wheelchair......................................................................................... 37
5.3.1 Your wheelchair's ratings plate ............................................................................................... 37
5.4 Accessory................................................................................................................................. 38
5.4.1 Accessories included .............................................................................................................. 38
5.4.2 Available accessories.............................................................................................................. 38
6. Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair ............................................39
6.1 The specially developed orthopaedic seat............................................................................. 39
6.2 Joystick control........................................................................................................................ 40
6.3 Special controls ....................................................................................................................... 40
6.4 Vibration-damped foot rests ................................................................................................... 41
6.5 Safe for trafc conditions according to German trafc law.................................................. 42
6.5.1 Section 24 Special means of transport.................................................................................. 42
7. Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair.....................................................43
7.1 Denition of vocabulary for parts and their positions........................................................... 43
7.2 Denition of vocabulary for parts, place of installation, chassis.......................................... 44
Prepare
8. Handing over the electric wheelchair...................................................................46
8.1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair ................................................................................. 46
8.2 How your electric wheelchair is delivered to you................................................................... 46
9. Settings on your electric wheelchair; electronic...................................................47
10. Settings on your electric wheelchair; mechanical ................................................48
10.1 Receiving your new electric wheelchair ................................................................................. 48

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10.2 Combination with non-manufacturer products...................................................................... 48
10.3 The armrest cushion............................................................................................................... 49
10.4 Einstellung der Beweglichkeit des Fahrpults ......................................................................... 49
10.5 The foot support unit............................................................................................................... 50
10.5.1 Setting the lower leg length..................................................................................................... 50
10.5.2 Setting the tibialis angle.......................................................................................................... 51
10.5.3 Setting the foot rest angle....................................................................................................... 52
11. Use of the special orthopaedic seat.....................................................................53
11.1 Setting the back support ......................................................................................................... 53
11.1.1 Setting the back support angle............................................................................................... 53
11.1.2 Setting the head support......................................................................................................... 54
Use
12. Removing and reattaching the chassis cladding ..................................................55
12.1 Removing and reattaching the rear cladding ......................................................................... 55
12.2 Removing and reattaching the side cladding......................................................................... 56
13. Driving your electric wheelchair...........................................................................57
13.1 Insurance, civil liability insurance ........................................................................................... 57
13.2 Functional checking before driving......................................................................................... 58
13.3 Buckling the safety belt........................................................................................................... 59
13.4 Controlling the electric wheelchair's travel direction............................................................. 60
13.5 Driving a curve.......................................................................................................................... 61
13.6 Braking your electric wheelchair............................................................................................. 62
13.6.1 Braking systems on your electric wheelchair ........................................................................ 62
13.7 Braking the electric wheelchair............................................................................................... 63
13.8 Travelling on hills, uphill and downhill travel.......................................................................... 64
13.9 The driving programmes / drive levels................................................................................... 65

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13.10 Driving manually, manual operation ....................................................................................... 66
13.10.1 Use of the brake release lever (emergency release) ............................................................. 66
13.11 Terrain requirements, surfaces............................................................................................... 67
13.11.1 Ability to ford, or drive through water ..................................................................................... 67
13.11.2 Climbing and overtaking capacity .......................................................................................... 68
13.11.3 Load-bearing capacity ............................................................................................................. 68
13.11.4 Impassible surfaces or areas.................................................................................................. 68
13.11.5 Slippery surfaces, traction....................................................................................................... 68
14. Parking and storing your electric wheelchair .......................................................69
14.1 Immobiliser/key function ........................................................................................................ 69
15. Loading and transporting your electric wheelchair...............................................70
15.1 Rules when loading wheelchairs............................................................................................. 70
15.2 Securing your electric wheelchair, lashing ............................................................................. 71
15.3 Fasten the seatbelt in a moving vehicle................................................................................. 72
15.4 Securing the wheelchair with a 4 point strap restraint system............................................. 73
15.5 Occupant restraint instruction ................................................................................................ 74
15.6 Functional description of the Dahl docking station............................................................... 76
15.7 Securing the wheelchair in the docking station..................................................................... 77
15.8 Unlocking the docking station ................................................................................................ 78
15.9 Dahl Docking Systems Assembly ........................................................................................... 79
15.9.1 Content of Dahl docking stations ........................................................................................... 81
15.9.2 Fitting of the Dahl lock plate on wheelchair........................................................................... 83
15.9.3 Description of the Dahl Docking system functions ............................................................... 88
15.9.4 Securing the wheelchair in the docking station..................................................................... 89
15.9.5 Release from the docking station........................................................................................... 91
15.9.6 Manual release in case of electric failure .............................................................................. 92
16. Control ................................................................................................................93
16.1 Control panel R-NET CJSM-L .................................................................................................. 93

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16.1.1 Overview of the control elements........................................................................................... 93
16.1.2 Status display........................................................................................................................... 94
16.1.3 Start and switch off ................................................................................................................. 95
16.1.4 Switch direction indicator on and off ..................................................................................... 96
16.1.5 Switch light on and off............................................................................................................. 96
16.1.6 Switch hazard lights on and off .............................................................................................. 97
16.1.7 Driving functions overview...................................................................................................... 98
16.1.8 Select drive program, drive...................................................................................................... 99
16.1.9 Electrical seat adjustment....................................................................................................... 100
16.1.10 Set time/date ........................................................................................................................... 101
16.1.11 Show/hide clock, congure 12h/24h display......................................................................... 102
16.1.12 Adjust display brightness ....................................................................................................... 103
16.1.13 Adjust the display background and brightness ..................................................................... 103
16.1.14 Block the controls (with the wheelchair switched on) .......................................................... 104
16.1.15 Release the controls (with the wheelchair switched off)...................................................... 104
Help
17. Getting out of your electric wheelchair ................................................................105
17.1 Procedure when getting out from the side............................................................................. 106
18. Care and maintenance.........................................................................................107
18.1 Service partners....................................................................................................................... 107
18.2 Cleaning and care .................................................................................................................... 108
18.2.1 Metal surfaces ......................................................................................................................... 108
18.2.2 Plastics..................................................................................................................................... 108
18.2.3 Upholstery, fabric and vinyl ..................................................................................................... 109
18.2.4 Disinfection .............................................................................................................................. 109
19. Disposal and environmental protection................................................................110

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19.1 Packaging materials................................................................................................................ 111
19.2 Advice on corrosion protection............................................................................................... 111
19.3 Re-commissioning................................................................................................................... 112
19.4 Notes on transfer..................................................................................................................... 113
20. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................114
20.1 Status display of the control panel......................................................................................... 114
Technology
21. Electrical system.................................................................................................116
21.1 Automatic safety switches...................................................................................................... 116
21.2 The main safety switch ........................................................................................................... 117
21.2.1 Resetting the main safety switch ........................................................................................... 117
21.3 The secondary safety switch .................................................................................................. 118
21.3.1 Resetting the secondary safety switch .................................................................................. 118
21.4 Operating the battery disconnect switch ............................................................................... 119
21.5 Overload protection ................................................................................................................. 120
21.5.1 Resetting the overload protection:.......................................................................................... 120
21.6 Facility to connect ancillary devices....................................................................................... 121
21.7 The lighting system ................................................................................................................. 122
21.8 The maintenance-free accumulators ..................................................................................... 123
21.9 Notes on accumulators........................................................................................................... 124
21.10 Changing your accumulators.................................................................................................. 125
21.11 Charging your electric wheelchair .......................................................................................... 126
21.11.1 Procedure for charging your electric wheelchair................................................................... 127
21.11.2 The charging device................................................................................................................. 128
21.11.3 Positioning the charging device.............................................................................................. 128
22. Technical equipment ...........................................................................................129

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22.1 Technical data and dimensions.............................................................................................. 129
22.1.1 The average lifespan ............................................................................................................... 129
22.1.2 Technical Data ......................................................................................................................... 130
22.1.3 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 131
22.2 Replacement parts................................................................................................................... 133
23. Systems and technical documentation ................................................................134
23.1 How to deal with closed accumulators.................................................................................. 134
23.2 Maintenance plan & maintenance recommendations .......................................................... 135
23.3 Customer service book............................................................................................................ 137
23.4 EU Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................. 139
23.5 Protocol of the handover brieng ........................................................................................... 140

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Abbildungsverzeichnis
Fig. 1: QR Code.................................................................................................................................... 14
Fig. 2: Direction of travel..................................................................................................................... 16
Fig. 3: Safety note ............................................................................................................................... 23
Fig. 4: TÜV Logo.................................................................................................................................. 33
Fig. 5: Ratings plate ............................................................................................................................ 35
Fig. 6: Location, ratings plate............................................................................................................. 36
Fig. 7: DAHL Dockingstation .............................................................................................................. 38
Fig. 8: DAHL VarioDock ...................................................................................................................... 38
Fig. 9: Front illumination..................................................................................................................... 42
Fig. 10: Rear illumination...................................................................................................................... 42
Fig. 11: Overview of wheelchair ........................................................................................................... 43
Fig. 12: Components, rear of chassis.................................................................................................. 44
Fig. 13: Components, front of chassis................................................................................................. 45
Fig. 14: Arm rest cushion...................................................................................................................... 49
Fig. 15: Swivel mechanism................................................................................................................... 49
Fig. 16: Lower leg length....................................................................................................................... 50
Fig. 17: Tibialiswinkel............................................................................................................................ 51
Fig. 18: Foot rest angle ......................................................................................................................... 52
Fig. 19: Rückenlehnenwinkel................................................................................................................ 53
Fig. 20: Head support ........................................................................................................................... 54
Fig. 21: Rear cladding ........................................................................................................................... 55
Fig. 22: Rear light and cable ................................................................................................................. 55
Fig. 23: Side cladding............................................................................................................................ 56
Fig. 24: Front headlight, cable .............................................................................................................. 56
Fig. 25: Brake release lever (emergency release) ............................................................................... 58
Fig. 26: Fastening the seat belt............................................................................................................ 59
Fig. 27: Belt fastener............................................................................................................................. 59
Fig. 28: Joystick .................................................................................................................................... 60
Fig. 29: Brake release lever (emergency release) ............................................................................... 66
Fig. 30: Securing point at front............................................................................................................. 71

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Fig. 31: Securing point at rear .............................................................................................................. 71
Fig. 32: Illustration of improper belt-restraint t ................................................................................. 72
Fig. 33: Illustration of proper belt-restraint t...................................................................................... 72
Fig. 34: Rear securement points .......................................................................................................... 73
Fig. 35: Front securement points ......................................................................................................... 73
Fig. 36: Positioning the occupant restraint with 4 point strap system.............................................. 74
Fig. 37: Positioning the occupant restraint for use with dahl docking system only ......................... 75
Fig. 38: Dahl Docking Station ............................................................................................................... 76
Fig. 39: Dahl docking system ............................................................................................................... 79
Fig. 40: Content of Dahl Docking Station MK II standard set # 501750............................................ 81
Fig. 41: Content of Dahl VarioDock™ standard set # 503600 ............................................................ 82
Fig. 42: Paravan Kit for Dahl docking station...................................................................................... 83
Fig. 43: Torx 27...................................................................................................................................... 83
Fig. 44: Knurled screws Paravan.......................................................................................................... 84
Fig. 45: Main Cable battery................................................................................................................... 84
Fig. 46: Disconnect battery................................................................................................................... 84
Fig. 47: Rear and side panels Paravan................................................................................................. 84
Fig. 49: Position the Dahl system ........................................................................................................ 85
Fig. 48: Remove batteries Paravan ...................................................................................................... 85
Fig. 50: Fasten the Dahl system........................................................................................................... 85
Fig. 51: System functions Dahl ............................................................................................................ 88
Fig. 52: Manual release step 1 ............................................................................................................. 92
Fig. 53: Manual release step 2 ............................................................................................................. 92
Fig. 54: Control panel R-NET CJSM-L .................................................................................................. 93
Fig. 55: Function keys ........................................................................................................................... 94
Fig. 56: Status display........................................................................................................................... 94
Fig. 57: “On / off” key............................................................................................................................ 95
Fig. 58: Speed control (tortoise) active ............................................................................................... 95
Fig. 59: Turn signal right / left .............................................................................................................. 96
Fig. 60: Light on and off........................................................................................................................ 96

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Fig. 61: Light symbol (colour)............................................................................................................... 96
Fig. 62: Hazard lights on / off Symbols............................................................................................... 97
Fig. 63: Symbols (colour) ..................................................................................................................... 97
Fig. 64: Driving functions...................................................................................................................... 98
Fig. 65: Driving function blocked.......................................................................................................... 98
Fig. 66: Select drive program................................................................................................................ 99
Fig. 67: Joystick travelling direction .................................................................................................... 99
Fig. 68: Display of seat functions......................................................................................................... 100
Fig. 69: “Set time” function menu ........................................................................................................ 101
Fig. 70: Setting the time and date ........................................................................................................ 101
Fig. 71: Set clock to visible/invisible.................................................................................................... 102
Fig. 72: Setting the display brightness................................................................................................. 103
Fig. 73: Setting the display backround................................................................................................. 103
Fig. 74: Blocking the controls............................................................................................................... 104
Fig. 75: Controls blocked – block symbol ........................................................................................... 104
Fig. 76: Move, foot rests ....................................................................................................................... 106
Fig. 77: Recycling .................................................................................................................................. 111
Fig. 78: Main safety switch, activ......................................................................................................... 117
Fig. 79: Main safety switch................................................................................................................... 117
Fig. 80: Sec. safety switch, activ. ......................................................................................................... 118
Fig. 81: Secondary safety switch ......................................................................................................... 118
Fig. 82: Battery disconnect switch....................................................................................................... 119
Fig. 83: Battery dicon. switch, inactive ................................................................................................ 119
Fig. 84: Front illumination..................................................................................................................... 122
Fig. 85: Rear illumination...................................................................................................................... 122
Fig. 86: Power connection.................................................................................................................... 125
Fig. 87: Retting, accumulator ............................................................................................................. 125
Fig. 88: Plug in the charging cable....................................................................................................... 127
Fig. 89: Set up charger.......................................................................................................................... 128
Fig. 90: 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
L 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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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 2021. 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 2021.
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. 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 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.
L 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.
L 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 in-
structions 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.
L 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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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.