USER MANUAL PUMA 20 9006395B
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| 1 Introduction 1.1 This user manual 1.2 Symbols used in this manual 6 6 6 2 Safety 2.1 Temperature 2.2 Electromagnetic radiation 2.3 Moving parts 2.4 Markings on the wheelchair 7 7 7 8 9 3 General description 3.1 Main components 3.2 Configurations 3.3 The user 3.4 User environment 3.5 Adjustment options 10 10 10 11 11 12 4 Wheelchair settings 4.1 Seating system 4.2 Seat height 4.3 Centre of gravity setting 4.4 Controller height and depth 4.
| 5 9 Warranty 9.1 Provisions of warranty 9.
| Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations on choosing a Handicare wheelchair. Handicare’s high-quality mobility products are designed to enhance independence and make your everyday life easier. 1.2 Symbols used in this manual Note! Pointing out possible problems to the user. Caution! Advice for the user to prevent damage to the product. 1.1 This user manual This user manual will help you to use and maintain your wheelchair safely.
Safety | 7 2 Safety Warning! Always follow the instructions given next to the warning symbols! Not following these instructions may result in physical injury, damage to the wheelchair or damage to the environment. Where possible, the warnings have been placed in the applicable paragraphs. 2.1 Temperature Warning! Avoid physical contact with the wheelchair’s motors. The motors are continuously in motion during use and can reach high temperatures. After use, the motors will cool down slowly.
| Safety 2.3 Moving parts Warning! Contact with the moving parts of the wheelchair should be avoided. A wheelchair has moving and rotating parts. Contact with moving parts may result in serious physical injury or damage to the wheelchair. 2 Moving/rotating parts (figure 1) 1. Wheels (turning and pivoting) 2.
Safety | 9 2.4 Markings on the wheelchair 1 Note! Never remove or cover up the markings, symbols and instructions affixed to the wheelchair. These safety features must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifespan of the wheelchair. 2 Replace or repair any markings, symbols or instructions that have become illegible or damaged immediately. Please contact your dealer for assistance. Markings used on the wheelchair (figure 2): 1. Check manual before using 2.
| General description 3 General description Comfort is of paramount importance to many people who make use of a wheelchair. And this is exactly what this electrical driven wheelchair offers: an unknown degree of driving comfort. A distinctive feature is the unique independent suspension system, which absorbs not only shocks, but also vibrations. 3.1 Main components (figure 3 and 4) 1. Drive wheels 2. Castor wheels 3. Freewheel switch 4. Controller 5. Seat cushion 6. Backrest 7. Armrest 8.
General description | 11 Caution! Parts of the wheelchair that are intended, for servicing or repair, to be removed without the use of tools (e.g. electronics and battery covers) can have an adversery effect on the electrical functioning of the wheelchair if they are missing or not placed back in the right position. 3.4 User environment 3.3 The user When all of the adjustment options are set to standard position (see paragraph 3.
| General description Prevent the wheelchair from coming into contact with sand: sand can permeate into the moving parts of the wheelchair, causing unnecessary fast wear of these parts. 3.5 Adjustment options The wheelchair can be supplied with the following electrical and/or mechanical adjustment options (figure 5): Electrical tilt adjustment Standard position: not tilted Warning! Use of the electrical adjustment options may influence the stability of the wheelchair.
Wheelchair settings | 13 4 Wheelchair settings The average wheelchair user does not exist. This is why Handicare wheelchairs can be adjusted according to the specific needs of the user. In this, we make a distinction between wheelchair settings and wheelchair adjustment options. Settings are carried out only once and must be executed by qualified specialists, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Adjustment options can be carried out by the user. These adjustment options do not require the use of tools.
| Wheelchair settings In case of doubt, contact the technical support department at Handicare. 4.4 Controller height and depth ( Seating system) 4.5 Control system programme This wheelchair is equipped with a control system that can be programmed by adjusting settings within the system. This is a specialized job that needs training and can only be adjusted with professional software. It’s not possible and allowed for end users to adjust these settings.
Use of the wheelchair | 15 5 Use of the wheelchair 5.1 Checking the wheelchair before use Before driving check that: 1. The tyres are sufficiently inflated (see § 6.3). 2. The batteries are sufficiently charged. The green lights on the battery indicator must be on. ( Controller) 3. The lights and the indicator lights are working properly. ( Controller) 4. The freewheel switch has been set to ‘drive’ (see § 5.6).
| Use of the wheelchair Swinging back and/or removing the standard legrest (figure 8) 1. Push (A) forwards and keep (A) pressed. 2. Swing (B) to the side. 3. Remove (B). A 3 1 B Sideways transfer (figure 9) Note! Some versions of the controller will need to be swung aside. Removing the armrest assembly 1. Loosen (A) by two turns. 2. Remove (B) 2 3EDEO G Figure 8 5.3 Driving the wheelchair 2 Note! Bear in mind that other road users may not always notice you.
Use of the wheelchair | 17 Braking/Emergency stop To brake, move the joystick to the neutral position or release completely. The wheelchair will then brake automatically. An emergency stop can also be made by releasing the joystick. Stopping distance: • 6 km/h: 1 meter • 10 km/h: 2 meter influence the driving characteristics of the wheelchair. Warning! When driving avoid the following: Avoid making emergency stops on a slope. Do not push the on/off button.
| Use of the wheelchair 5.4 Obstacles Driving up a kerb 1. Choose the place where the kerb is at its lowest. 2. Drive straight up to the kerb at a right angle to it (20 cm in front of the kerb). 3. Move the joystick forwards. Drive up the kerb without changing direction. 4. Maintain speed until all of the wheels are on the pavement. If mounting the pavement is not possible, find a place where the kerb is lower. Driving down a kerb 1. Choose the place where the kerb is at its lowest. 2.
Use of the wheelchair | 19 5.6 Pushing the wheelchair The wheelchair can also be moved by pushing. In order to do so, the motors must be disengaged using a freewheel switch. This feature was developed for the attendants of wheelchair users. B The freewheel switch has two positions: 1. The ‘Drive’ position (figure 11A). 2. The ‘Push’ position (figure 11B). A Warning! The freewheel switch should only be operated by the attendant and never by the user.
| Use of the wheelchair 5.8 The wheelchair as a passenger seat in a car Note! This wheelchair is crashtested according to ISO 717619 (2008) with a maximum passenger weight of 136 kg. Wheelchairs are not primarily designed to be used as car seats and cannot offer the same degree of safety offered by standard car seats, no matter how securely they have been tied down in the vehicle concerned.
Use of the wheelchair | 21 Both pelvic- and shoulder-belt restraints should be used to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts with vehicle components. Wheelchair mounted trays should: 1. be removed and secured seperately in the vehicle 2. be secured to the wheelchair but positioned away from the occupant with energyabsorbing padding placed between the tray and the occupant. Set the wheelchair in the standard position (chapter 3.5) and use the headrest if the wheelchair is fitted with one.
| Use of the wheelchair 5.9 Fastening the seat belt Warning! Use the three-point seat belt in order to reduce the risk of head and chest injuries in the event of the wheelchair colliding with parts of the car. The wheelchair should always be inspected by a representative of the manufacturer following any kind of collision. Use the seat belt as follows: • Position the belt across the hips as tightly as possible at an angle between 30° and 75°.
Maintenance of the wheelchair | 23 6 Maintenance of the wheelchair The wheelchair’s lifespan is dependent on it being well maintained. For information concerning specific settings, maintenance or repair work, please contact your dealer. Always be sure to mention the model, year of manufacture and identification number provided on the identification plate of the wheelchair when contacting your dealer.
| Maintenance of the wheelchair 6.3 Tyres 6.4 Cleaning the wheelchair To ensure that your wheelchair functions properly, it essential that the tyres are kept at the correct pressure. The correct pressure is indicated on the side of the tyre. Please consult the user manual for the seating system for information about cleaning the seating system ( Seating system). Caution! Ensure that the controller is switched off while cleaning.
Maintenance of the wheelchair | 25 6.5 Decommissioning the wheelchair Under normal use and with prescribed maintenance, the wheelchair’s expected lifespan is approximately seven years. The environment If your wheelchair has become superfluous or needs to be replaced, it can usually be taken back by your dealer in consultation. If this is not possible, please ask your local authority about the possibilities for recycling or environmentally friendly disposal of the materials.
| Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting If the wheelchair is not working as it should, check the following points. • Check whether the batteries are charged. • Turn the wheelchair off and then back on again. • Check whether the battery plugs are all securely in place. • Check whether the freewheel switch is in the DRIVE position. • Check the position of the speed regulator. If the problem has not been resolved: • Consult the troubleshooting section of the manual for the controller ( Controller).
Technical specifications | 27 8 Technical specifications 8.1 CE declaration and requirements This product complies with the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices. The product also meets the following requirements and standards. This has been verified by independent test organizations.
| Technical specifications Model PUMA 20 Class B Description Unit FWD RWD Total length including legrests mm (inch) 1160 (45.7) 1095 (43.1) Total width 13” drive wheels Total width 14” drive wheels mm (inch) mm (inch) 610 (24) 655 (25.8) Total weight without batteries: Batteries 40 Ah (C20) (set of two) Batteries 50 Ah (C20) (set of two) Batteries 60 Ah (C20) (set of two) Batteries 74 Ah (C20) (set of two) Electrical tilt adjustment Puncture-proof drive wheels (set of two) kg (lbs.
Technical specifications | 29 8.3 Electric wiring diagram The electric wiring diagram varies according to the type of controller used ( Controller).
| Warranty 9 Warranty 9.1 Provisions of warranty In the warranty and liability provisions the following terms are defined as follows: • Product: The manual or electric wheelchair or scooter manufactured and supplied by Handicare. • Customer: The person who directly obtains a product from Handicare. • Dealer: The person who supplies a product obtained from Handicare to third parties. • User: The person who uses a product manufactured by Handicare.
Warranty | 31 permission of Handicare. 5. The warranties as stated in provisions 1 to 3 also become null and void in the case of re-use by a new user within the warranty period and when such re-use necessitates adaptations to the product and those adaptations were not carried out on the instructions of and/or at the order of Handicare. 6.
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