Paravan WHEELCHAIR Series User manual

Operating instructions
PR 25
PARAVAN WHEELCHAIR SERIES
EN V1.40

Valid for the following models: Paravan PR 25
Publisher and Copyright: PARAVAN GmbH
Date of issue: 1.7.2020
Document number: PR 25_V1.40 EN

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Dear Customer,
We would like to thank you for choosing our PARAVAN power wheelchair in the
PR series. In these operating instructions you will receive all the important
information and instructions regarding your new power wheelchair.
We would like to ask you to carefully read the following to ensure that your power
wheelchair will continue to work without problems for many years to come. Keep
these operating instructions “to hand” for future reference.
Our operating instructions contain the answers to questions which relate to the
equipment, the operation and the care of the power wheelchair. However, if you still
have questions or comments regarding the power wheelchair, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Your PARAVAN Team

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Contents
General
1. Legal notice ........................................................................................................15
1.1 Your manufacturer................................................................................................................... 15
1.1.1 Copyright .................................................................................................................................. 16
1.1.2 Technical status of documentation........................................................................................ 16
2. Regarding these operating instructions ...............................................................17
2.1 Exclusion of liability................................................................................................................. 18
2.1.1 Guarantee................................................................................................................................. 19
2.1.2 Technical modications .......................................................................................................... 20
2.2 Target group............................................................................................................................. 22
2.3 Explanation of symbols........................................................................................................... 23
2.3.1 Structure of safety notes......................................................................................................... 24
3. Safety notes........................................................................................................25
3.1 Generally applicable safety notes........................................................................................... 25
3.1.1 Operation instructions............................................................................................................. 25
3.1.2 Information regarding use....................................................................................................... 29
3.1.3 Information regarding transport ............................................................................................. 30
4. Performance description.....................................................................................31
4.1 Manufacturing standard.......................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Correct use............................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.1 Usability of the power wheelchair........................................................................................... 33
4.2.2 Clearance declaration for non-dangerous goods (storage battery) ..................................... 34
4.3 Approvals, certications.......................................................................................................... 35
4.3.1 EU approval as driver's seat .................................................................................................... 35
4.3.2 German regulations on assistive technology (Hilfsmittelverordnung, HMV no.) ................ 36
4.3.3 Denition of auxiliary equipment (incomplete excerpt) ........................................................ 36
4.3.4 Indication.................................................................................................................................. 37
4.3.5 Contraindication....................................................................................................................... 37

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5. Product-specicdata ..........................................................................................38
Information
5.1 Trademark and type designation (type plate)........................................................................ 38
5.2 Location of the type designation (type plate)........................................................................ 39
5.3 Information on your power wheelchair................................................................................... 40
5.3.1 The type plate of your power wheelchair ............................................................................... 40
5.4 Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 41
5.4.1 Supplied accessories............................................................................................................... 41
6. Description/function of the power wheelchair......................................................42
6.1 The special orthopaedic seat K120........................................................................................ 42
6.2 Joystick control........................................................................................................................ 43
6.3 Special control system............................................................................................................ 43
6.4 Tilt function (seat angle, optional).......................................................................................... 44
6.5 Footrests with vibration damping........................................................................................... 44
6.6 Road-safe in accordance with The Road Trafc Licensing Act (StVZO).............................. 45
6.6.1 § 24 Special means of transportation.................................................................................... 45
7. Overview of the PARAVAN power wheelchair.......................................................46
7.1 Denition of terms for parts and their locations ................................................................... 46
7.2 Parts and their installation position, chassis......................................................................... 47
Prepare
8. Handover of the power wheelchair.......................................................................49
8.1 Receiving your new power wheelchair ................................................................................... 49
8.2 Your power wheelchair is supplied to you in accordance with this procedure.................... 49

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9. Settings on the power wheelchair, electronic .......................................................50
10. Settings on the power wheelchair, mechanical.....................................................51
10.1 Receiving your new power wheelchair ................................................................................... 51
10.2 The armrest pad....................................................................................................................... 52
10.2.2 Set the horizontal position of the armrest pad ...................................................................... 53
10.3 Armrest..................................................................................................................................... 54
10.4 Set the height of the armrest .................................................................................................. 55
10.5 Set the angle of the armrest.................................................................................................... 56
10.6 Set the projection of the armrest............................................................................................ 57
10.7 Setting the mobility of the control panel ................................................................................ 58
11. The special orthopaedic seat K120, operation .....................................................59
11.1 Adjusting the backrest............................................................................................................. 59
11.1.1 Adjusting the backrest angle .................................................................................................. 59
11.2 Adjusting the headrest ............................................................................................................ 60
Operate
12. Attaching and removing the chassis trim.............................................................61
12.1 Attaching and removing the rear trim..................................................................................... 61
12.2 Attaching and removing the side trim .................................................................................... 62
13. Driving with the power wheelchair .......................................................................63
13.1 Insurance, liability insurance................................................................................................... 63
13.2 Function check before the trip................................................................................................ 64
13.3 Putting on the seatbelt ............................................................................................................ 65
13.4 Controlling the power wheelchair, directions of travel .......................................................... 66
13.5 Navigating bends, turning corners.......................................................................................... 67
13.6 Braking with the power wheelchair........................................................................................ 68

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13.6.1 Braking systems on the power wheelchair ........................................................................... 68
13.7 Braking the power wheelchair................................................................................................. 69
13.8 Travelling on hills, up and downhill travel............................................................................... 70
13.9 The drive programs / movement levels.................................................................................. 71
13.10 Manual driving, push mode ............................................................................................. 72
13.10.1 Operation of the brake lock release lever (emergency release) ........................................... 72
13.11 Information regarding roads, types of ground....................................................................... 73
13.11.1 Fording ability, driving through water ..................................................................................... 73
13.11.2 Climbing / traversing ability .................................................................................................... 74
13.11.3 Load bearing capacity ............................................................................................................. 74
13.11.4 Rough ground or terrain........................................................................................................... 74
13.11.5 Slippery ground, traction ......................................................................................................... 74
14. Loading and transporting the power wheelchair...................................................75
14.1 Rules for loading wheelchairs................................................................................................. 75
14.2 Securing and fastening the power wheelchair....................................................................... 76
14.3 Putting on the seatbelt in a moving vehicle ........................................................................... 77
14.4 Securing the wheelchair with a 4-point belt restraint system............................................... 78
14.5 Instructions for securing passengers..................................................................................... 79
14.6 Unlocking the Docking Station................................................................................................ 81
14.7 Installing the Dahl Docking Station......................................................................................... 82
14.7.1 Contents of the Dahl Docking Stations .................................................................................. 84
14.7.2 Attaching the Dahl locking plate to the wheelchair ............................................................... 86
14.7.3 Attaching the Dahl locking plate to the wheelchair ............................................................... 88
14.7.4 Functions of the Dahl Docking Station................................................................................... 92
14.7.5 Securing the wheelchair in the Docking Station .................................................................... 93
14.7.6 Unlocking the Dahl Docking Station ....................................................................................... 95
14.8 Manual release in the event of an electrical fault.................................................................. 96

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15. Controls ..............................................................................................................97
15.1 Control panel R-NET CJSM2 ................................................................................................... 97
15.1.1 Overview of the control elements........................................................................................... 97
15.1.2 Status display........................................................................................................................... 98
15.1.3 Start, switch off........................................................................................................................ 99
15.1.5 Switch direction indicator on and off ..................................................................................... 100
15.1.4 Switch light on and off............................................................................................................. 100
15.1.6 Switch hazard lights on and off .............................................................................................. 101
15.1.7 Driving functions overview...................................................................................................... 102
15.1.8 Select drive program, drive...................................................................................................... 103
15.1.9 Electrical seat adjustment....................................................................................................... 104
15.1.10 Electric seat-oor lowering (seat-lift function) ...................................................................... 105
15.1.11 Set time/date ........................................................................................................................... 106
15.1.12 Show/hide clock, congure 12h/24h display......................................................................... 107
15.1.14 Adjust display brightness........................................................................................................ 108
15.1.13 Adjust display brightness, automatic (recommended) ......................................................... 108
15.1.15 Block the controls (with the wheelchair switched on) .......................................................... 109
15.1.16 Release the controls (with the wheelchair switched off)...................................................... 109
15.2 Control panel R-NET CJSM-L .................................................................................................. 110
15.2.1 Overview of the control elements........................................................................................... 110
15.2.2 Status display........................................................................................................................... 111
15.2.3 Start and switch off ................................................................................................................. 112
15.2.4 Switch light on and off............................................................................................................. 113
15.2.5 Switch direction indicator on and off ..................................................................................... 113
15.2.6 Switch hazard lights on and off .............................................................................................. 114
15.2.7 Driving functions overview...................................................................................................... 115
15.2.8 Select drive program, drive...................................................................................................... 116
15.2.9 Electrical seat adjustment....................................................................................................... 117
15.2.10 Electric seat-oor lowering (seat-lift function) ...................................................................... 118

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15.2.11 Set time/date ........................................................................................................................... 119
15.2.12 Show/hide clock, congure 12h/24h display......................................................................... 120
15.2.13 Adjust the display background and brightness ..................................................................... 121
15.2.14 Adjust display brightness........................................................................................................ 121
15.2.15 Block the controls (with the wheelchair switched on) .......................................................... 122
15.2.16 Release the controls (with the wheelchair switched off)...................................................... 122
Help
16. Moving from the power wheelchair......................................................................123
16.1 Procedure when moving sideways out of the seat................................................................ 124
17. Maintenance and servicing..................................................................................125
17.1 Service partner......................................................................................................................... 125
17.2 Cleaning and care .................................................................................................................... 126
18. Disposal and environmental protection................................................................127
18.1 Packaging material.................................................................................................................. 128
18.2 Recommissioning.................................................................................................................... 129
18.3 Information regarding transfer of the product....................................................................... 130
19. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................131
19.1 Status indicator on the control panel ..................................................................................... 131
Technology
20. Electrical system.................................................................................................133
20.1 Automatic fuses....................................................................................................................... 133
20.2 Main fuse.................................................................................................................................. 134
20.2.1 Reset triggered main fuse....................................................................................................... 134

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20.3 Overload protection ................................................................................................................. 135
20.3.1 Reset the triggered overload protection:................................................................................ 135
20.4 Connection option for auxiliary units...................................................................................... 136
20.5 The lighting installation........................................................................................................... 137
20.6 Maintenance-free storage batteries ....................................................................................... 138
20.7 Information regarding storage batteries ................................................................................ 139
20.8 Charging the PR 25.................................................................................................................. 140
20.8.1 Procedure for charging the PR 25........................................................................................... 141
20.8.2 The charger .............................................................................................................................. 142
20.8.3 Installing the charger, installation location ............................................................................ 142
21. Technical equipment ...........................................................................................143
21.1 Technical data and measurements ........................................................................................ 143
21.2 Spare parts............................................................................................................................... 148
22. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)...................................................................149
22.1 Information regarding electromagnetic compatibility........................................................... 149
22.2 Compliance level...................................................................................................................... 150
23. Annexes and technical documentation ................................................................153
23.1 Handling of sealed storage batteries ..................................................................................... 153
23.2 Customer service booklet ....................................................................................................... 154
23.3 EC declaration of conformity .................................................................................................. 155
23.4 Log of instructions provided upon delivery............................................................................ 156