sks rehab Swiss VIVA User manual

Instruction Manual
Power Wheelchairs
Swiss VIVA
Swiss VIVA Plus
Swiss VIVA Grand
Swiss VIVA Grand M
Swiss VIVA Grand S
Swiss VIVA Junior
Swiss VIVA Junior S

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SKS Rehab AG
In the Wyden
CH-8762 Schwanden
SKS Power Wheelchairs
Instruction Manual
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E-mail: [e-mail]
www.sks-rehab.com
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Preliminary note.............................................................................................6
1. Introduction............................................................................................7
1.1. Intended use ..............................................................................................7
1.2. Declaration of Conformity...........................................................................7
1.3. Indications / contraindications ....................................................................7
1.4. Safety instructions for supervisors and users.............................................8
1.5. Signs and symbols...................................................................................11
1.6. Registration of your wheelchair & contact details.....................................12
1.7. Type plate ................................................................................................13
1.8. Scope of supply and product overview.....................................................14
Swiss VIVA / VIVA Plus...............................................................................14
2. Adjusting and operating the wheelchair ...........................................18
2.1. Adjusting for seating comfort....................................................................18
2.2. Adjusting front and rear seat height..........................................................18
2.3. Adjusting the seat depth...........................................................................20
2.4. Adjusting the seat width ...........................................................................24
2.5. Adjusting the backrest..............................................................................27
2.6. Adjusting the leg rests..............................................................................27
2.6.1. Adjusting the longitudinal footrest position........................................30
2.7. Adjusting the armrests and side cushions................................................34
Push-in armrest......................................................................................................35
2.7.1. Swing-back armrest ..........................................................................35
2.7.2. Armrest with back length compensation............................................36
2.7.3. Construction of the armrest insert for Swiss Viva Grand S ...............38
2.7.4. Retractable armrests.........................................................................39
2.7.5. Adjusting the position of a fixed armrest ...........................................39
2.8. Adjusting the seat and chassis suspension..............................................39
2.9. Setting the parallel guide of the control panel ..........................................42
2.9.1. Changing the ease of movement ......................................................42
2.9.2. Changing the end position ................................................................43
2.9.3. Changing the end position locking force ...........................................45
2.9.4. Changing from swing-right to swing-left............................................45
2.10. Adjusting the headrest..............................................................................46
2.11. Setting the control unit / driving parameters.............................................47
2.12. Adjusting the back length compensation..................................................47
2.13. Controls and displays...............................................................................47

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SKS Rehab AG
In the Wyden
CH-8762 Schwanden
SKS Power Wheelchairs
Instruction Manual
T: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.sks-rehab.com
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2.13.1. Control unit........................................................................................48
2.13.2. Immobilizer (only enabled on special request)..................................49
2.13.3. LCD display.......................................................................................50
2.13.4. Setting the time.................................................................................55
2.13.5. Odometer..........................................................................................56
2.13.6. Operating the wheelchair ..................................................................57
2.14. Your first drive..........................................................................................61
2.14.1. Getting in and out..............................................................................64
2.14.2. Lights, turn signals, hazard warning lights ........................................65
2.14.3. Driving, steering, braking ..................................................................65
2.14.4. Driving on uphill and downhill slopes ................................................66
2.14.5. Overcoming obstacles.......................................................................67
2.14.6. Using the power wheelchair in vehicles ............................................68
2.14.7. Anti-tipping wheels............................................................................68
2.14.8. Manual steering fork lock ..................................................................68
2.14.9. Stopping, parking and getting out......................................................69
2.14.10. Pushing by hand ...............................................................................69
2.14.11. Driving with a gyro (gyrator)..............................................................71
2.15. Additional options.....................................................................................71
2.15.1. Adjusting the leg rests.......................................................................72
2.15.2. Adjusting the backrest.......................................................................74
2.15.3. Adjusting the back with length compensation ...................................74
2.15.4. Adjusting the seat height...................................................................74
2.15.5. Adjusting the seat angle....................................................................74
2.15.6. Limit switch system / limited lift and tilt functions...............................75
2.15.7. Electric & manual steering fork lock..................................................75
2.15.8. Note on the standing process............................................................76
3. Your wheelchair in detail ....................................................................76
3.1. Leg rests ..................................................................................................76
3.1.1. Swinging out and removing the leg rests ..........................................76
3.1.2. Mounting the leg rests.......................................................................78
3.2. Seat part...................................................................................................78
3.2.1. Taking off the seat cushion ...............................................................78
3.2.2. Putting on the seat cushion...............................................................79
3.3. Back part..................................................................................................79
3.3.1. Armrests............................................................................................80

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SKS Rehab AG
In the Wyden
CH-8762 Schwanden
SKS Power Wheelchairs
Instruction Manual
T: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.sks-rehab.com
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3.3.2. Removing armrests...........................................................................80
3.4. Lap belt ....................................................................................................80
3.5. Additional loads........................................................................................81
3.6. Lights system ...........................................................................................81
3.7. Batteries...................................................................................................82
3.7.1. General information...........................................................................83
3.7.2. Charging the batteries with installed charger type P .........................84
3.7.3. Maintenance instructions ..................................................................85
3.7.4. Safety regulations .............................................................................85
3.7.5. Main fuse ..........................................................................................86
3.8. Wheels.....................................................................................................87
3.9. Transporting.............................................................................................89
3.9.1. Functional description of the Dahl Docking Station...........................91
3.9.2. Dahl Docking Station –installation / mounting..................................93
3.10. Holding points ..........................................................................................97
5. Technical data......................................................................................98
5.1. Data..........................................................................................................98
5.2. Weights..................................................................................................101
5.3. Driving characteristics............................................................................102
5.4. Tires & tire pressure...............................................................................104
5.5. Electrics..................................................................................................105
5.6. Charger..................................................................................................105
5.7. Actuating forces......................................................................................106
5.8. Materials.................................................................................................107
6. Cleaning and disinfecting the wheelchair.......................................108
6.1. Cleaning.................................................................................................108
6.2. Disinfecting.............................................................................................108
7. Wheelchair maintenance...................................................................108
7.1. Technician / service manuals.................................................................110
7.1.1. Testing the batteries........................................................................110
7.1.2. Limit switch system / limited lift and tilt functions.............................111
8. Reuse of the wheelchair....................................................................111
9. What to do in case of malfunctions and error messages?............111
9.1. Malfunction and its remedy ....................................................................111
9.2. Programming..........................................................................................114
10. Notes on disposal..............................................................................114

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SKS Rehab AG
In the Wyden
CH-8762 Schwanden
SKS Power Wheelchairs
Instruction Manual
T: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.sks-rehab.com
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11. Warranty .............................................................................................114
12. Appendix ............................................................................................115
13. Notes...................................................................................................116