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

List of illustrations 11
List of illustrations
Fig. 1: QR code .................................................................................................................................... 15
Fig. 2: Direction of travel..................................................................................................................... 17
Fig. 3: Safety instruction..................................................................................................................... 24
Fig. 4: TÜV logo................................................................................................................................... 35
Fig. 5: Type plate................................................................................................................................. 38
Fig. 6: Location of type plate.............................................................................................................. 39
Fig. 7: DAHL docking station.............................................................................................................. 41
Fig. 8: DAHL Vario Dock (height adjustable)..................................................................................... 41
Fig. 9: Illumination at the front........................................................................................................... 45
Fig. 10: Illumination at the rear ............................................................................................................ 45
Fig. 11: Wheelchair overview................................................................................................................ 46
Fig. 12: Parts, chassis rear ................................................................................................................... 47
Fig. 13: Parts, chassis front.................................................................................................................. 48
Fig. 14: Angle of armrest pad............................................................................................................... 52
Fig. 15: Position of the armrest pad .................................................................................................... 53
Fig. 16: Position check of the armrest................................................................................................. 54
Fig. 17: Height of armrest..................................................................................................................... 55
Fig. 18: Armrest angle........................................................................................................................... 56
Fig. 19: Armrest projection................................................................................................................... 57
Fig. 20: Swivel mechanism................................................................................................................... 58
Fig. 21: Backrest angle ......................................................................................................................... 59
Fig. 22: Headrest................................................................................................................................... 60
Fig. 23: Rear trim................................................................................................................................... 61
Fig. 24: Rear light, cable........................................................................................................................ 61
Fig. 25: Side trim ................................................................................................................................... 62
Fig. 26: Front headlights, cable ............................................................................................................ 62
Fig. 27: Brake lock release lever (emergency release) ....................................................................... 64
Fig. 28: Putting on the seatbelt, logo ................................................................................................... 65
Fig. 29: Belt buckle................................................................................................................................ 65

List of illustrations
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Fig. 30: Joystick .................................................................................................................................... 66
Fig. 31: Brake lock release lever (emergency release) ....................................................................... 72
Fig. 32: Attachment point at the front.................................................................................................. 76
Fig. 33: Attachment point at the rear................................................................................................... 76
Fig. 34: Illustration of an inadequate belt system............................................................................... 77
Fig. 35: Illustration of the correct position of the belt system ........................................................... 77
Fig. 36: Rear attachment points........................................................................................................... 78
Fig. 37: Front attachment points.......................................................................................................... 78
Fig. 38: Positioning of the 4-point belt system ................................................................................... 79
Fig. 39: Positioning of the safety belt when used with the Dahl Docking Station............................. 80
Fig. 40: Dahl Docking Station ............................................................................................................... 82
Fig. 41: Contents of Dahl Docking Station MK II Standard Set # 501750 ......................................... 84
Fig. 42: Contents of the Dahl VarioDock™ Standard Set # 503600.................................................... 85
Fig. 43: Dahl Adaptionkit for Dahl Docking Station............................................................................. 86
Fig. 44: Torx TX 27 ................................................................................................................................ 86
Fig. 45: Paravan knurled screws .......................................................................................................... 87
Fig. 46: Paravan rear and side trim ...................................................................................................... 87
Fig. 47: Main cable battery ................................................................................................................... 88
Fig. 48: Remove batteries..................................................................................................................... 88
Fig. 49: Position of the Dahl system.................................................................................................... 89
Fig. 50: Attaching the Dahl System...................................................................................................... 89
Fig. 51: Dahl system functions............................................................................................................. 92
Fig. 52: Manual unlocking step 1 ......................................................................................................... 96
Fig. 53: Manual unlocking step 2 ......................................................................................................... 96
Fig. 54: Control panel R-NET CJSM2 ................................................................................................... 97
Fig. 55: Function keys ........................................................................................................................... 98
Fig. 56: Status display........................................................................................................................... 98
Fig. 57: “On / off” key............................................................................................................................ 99
Fig. 58: Speed control (tortoise) active ............................................................................................... 99

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Fig. 59: Light on and off........................................................................................................................ 100
Fig. 60: Turn signal right / left .............................................................................................................. 100
Fig. 61: Light symbol (colour)............................................................................................................... 100
Fig. 62: Hazard lights on / off............................................................................................................... 101
Fig. 63: Symbols (colour)...................................................................................................................... 101
Fig. 64: Driving functions...................................................................................................................... 102
Fig. 65: Charging status indicator (driving function blocked)............................................................ 102
Fig. 66: Select drive program................................................................................................................ 103
Fig. 67: Joystick travelling direction .................................................................................................... 103
Fig. 68: Display of seat functions......................................................................................................... 104
Fig. 69: Seat lowering function display................................................................................................ 105
Fig. 70: Lowered PR 25 seat................................................................................................................. 105
Fig. 71: “Set time” function menu ........................................................................................................ 106
Fig. 72: Setting the time and date ........................................................................................................ 106
Fig. 73: Set clock to visible/invisible.................................................................................................... 107
Fig. 74: Setting the display brightness................................................................................................. 108
Fig. 75: Autom. display brightness ...................................................................................................... 108
Fig. 76: Blocking the controls............................................................................................................... 109
Fig. 77: Lock symbol............................................................................................................................. 109
Fig. 78: Control panel R-NET CJSM-L .................................................................................................. 110
Fig. 79: Function keys ........................................................................................................................... 111
Fig. 80: Status display........................................................................................................................... 111
Fig. 81: “On / off” key............................................................................................................................ 112
Fig. 82: Speed control (tortoise) active ............................................................................................... 112
Fig. 83: Light on and off........................................................................................................................ 113
Fig. 84: Turn signal right / left .............................................................................................................. 113
Fig. 85: Light symbol (colour)............................................................................................................... 113
Fig. 86: Hazard lights on / off............................................................................................................... 114
Fig. 87: Symbols (colour)...................................................................................................................... 114

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Fig. 88: Driving functions...................................................................................................................... 115
Fig. 89: Driving function blocked.......................................................................................................... 115
Fig. 90: Select drive program................................................................................................................ 116
Fig. 91: Joystick travelling direction .................................................................................................... 116
Fig. 92: Display of seat functions......................................................................................................... 117
Fig. 93: CJSM seat lowering function display..................................................................................... 118
Fig. 94: Lowered PR 25 seat................................................................................................................. 118
Fig. 95: “Set time” function menu ........................................................................................................ 119
Fig. 96: Setting the time and date ........................................................................................................ 119
Fig. 97: Set clock to visible/invisible.................................................................................................... 120
Fig. 98: Setting the display brightness................................................................................................. 121
Fig. 99: Setting the display background .............................................................................................. 121
Fig. 100: Blocking the controls............................................................................................................... 122
Fig. 101: Controls blocked – block symbol ........................................................................................... 122
Fig. 102: Move from the seat, footrests................................................................................................. 124
Fig. 103: Move from the seat, armrest................................................................................................... 124
Fig. 104: Recycling .................................................................................................................................. 128
Fig. 105: Main fuse, active...................................................................................................................... 134
Fig. 106: Main fuse.................................................................................................................................. 134
Fig. 107: Illumination at the front........................................................................................................... 137
Fig. 108: Illumination at the rear ............................................................................................................ 137
Fig. 109: Plug in the charging cable....................................................................................................... 141
Fig. 110: Set up charger.......................................................................................................................... 142
Fig. 111: EC declaration of conformity .................................................................................................. 155

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1. Legal notice
1.1 Your manufacturer
Fig. 1: QR code
PARAVAN GmbH
Registeredofce/headquarters/production
Paravanstraße 5-10, D-72539 Pfronstetten-Aichelau
>Tel.: 0 73 88 / 99 95-91
>Fax: 0 73 88 / 99 95-999
>Email: [e-mail]
>Internet: www.paravan.de
>Managing Director: Mr. Roland Arnold
L Many smartphones and tablets have built-in cameras and
software which allows the interpretation of QR codes, and with
these you can directly transfer our contact information into
your address book.

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1.1.1 Copyright
This documentation and all of its parts are protected by copyright. All rights arising from
this copyright, especially those relating to the translation, reprint, presentation, use of
illustrations and tables, radio broadcasting, microlming or reproduction of information
in other ways, and the storage of such information in data processing systems, also with
regard to the use of specic extracts, remain reserved. The reproduction of this work
or a part of this work, even in individual cases, is only permitted within the limits of the
statutory provisions of the current version of the Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz) of
the Federal Republic of Germany of 9 September 1965. Such reproduction is generally
subject to a fee. Contraventions are subject to the penal provisions of the Copyright Act.
>Copyright © PARAVAN GmbH 2020. All rights reserved!
1.1.2 Technical status of documentation
All technical data/specications, illustrations and information in these operating
instructions were correct at the time of printing in February 2020.
The operating instructions for the “PR 25” power wheelchair were produced in the
German language and can be translated into other languages; however, in the case of
any differences, the German version is legally binding.
2. Regarding these operating instructions

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2. Regarding these operating instructions
Fig. 2: Direction of travel
These operating instructions do not constitute a maintenance and
repair manual and therefore are not suitable to use for the private
carrying out of maintenance and repair work, or to provide instruction
on this. You will receive information on the design and the operation
of the product throughout its entire life cycle – from transport
(delivery) to decommissioning (shutdown) of the power wheelchair.
The most important product features are described and listed below.
All the specied product features can be combined with one another
in different variants and functions, and can potentially differ from the
series-production standard.
L These operating instructions are an essential part of the
power wheelchair product and must always be kept near to the
power wheelchair so that you can quickly access all important
information. All information relating to sides and directions in
this documentation is always specied from the point of view
of the operator and in the direction of travel!

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2.1 Exclusion of liability
The operation of the power wheelchair without faults or malfunctions can only be
guaranteed if the knowledge gained from these operating instructions is observed
and implemented. PARAVAN GmbH assumes no liability or warranty for damage or
operating faults resulting from non-compliance with these operating instructions or from
modications to the power wheelchair.
In order to be able to guarantee the fault-free operation of your power wheelchair, please
observe the maintenance information or intervals.
) See section “18 Maintenance and servicing”

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2.1.1 Guarantee
Guarantee services are based entirely on the respective PARAVAN guarantee provisions.
Excluded from guarantee claims is damage which has occurred due to:
>Wear
>Improper operation or use, e.g. overloading
>Incorrect/infrequent maintenance
>Incorrect/infrequent care
) See your personal “guarantee card”.

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2.1.2 Technical modications
All modications to safety installations and technical modications to the power
wheelchair, even if minor, are strictly prohibited! All modications must be authorised or
carried out by PARAVAN GmbH.
PARAVAN GmbH reserves the right to undertake technical modications and
improvements to the product in the interest of our customers and progressive
development.
L Claims relating to the guarantee and warranty shall expire in the case
of all modications made to the power wheelchair not authorised by
PARAVANGmbH. Furthermore, dangerous malfunctions cannot be ruled out!