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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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