Vermeiren RAPIDO Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual Electric Wheelchair RAPIDO NV VERMEIREN BELGIUM Vermeirenplein 1/15 • 2920 Kalmthout Telefoon: +32 (0)3 620 20 20 • ...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 2 Note to the specialist dealer This instruction manual must be handed over to the customer whenever a wh...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 3 CONTENTS Section Page Contents ........................................................................................................................................

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 4 PREFACE First of all we would like to express our thanks for your trust in us by choosing our wheelchair. Vermeiren electric wheelchairs are the result of many years of study and experi...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 5 GENERAL NOTES With the RAPIDO you have acquired an electric wheelchair that has been developed entirely for your comfort. The RAPIDO model is intended exclusively for individual use by di...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 6 SLIDING GRIPS The sliding grips are situated at the top end of the backrest tubes. The backrest tubes must be in position before your helper can use the grips (see the Section “Back�...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 7 Î There must be no obstacles or body parts between the seat and the folding frame. Î Before using the wheelchair, take care that the suspension hooks of the seat fit tightly on the fr...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 8 ARMRESTS The height of the armrests can be adjusted by loosening handle (1) and pulling it up or pushing it down. To adjust the width between the armrests, loosen screw (2) and ...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 9 Refer to Figures B+C : Press lightly on the on-off button (1) to activate it. All the diodes of the ...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 10 Î Check that the steering lever is in the neutral central position when you push the on/off button, since the electronics are inactive otherwise. You can eliminate this barrier by switchi...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 11 BATTERIES The standard batteries fitted in your electric wheelchair are two gel batteries rated at 12 V / 38 Ah. These batteries provide the motive power. The starter batteries ...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 12 BATTERY CHANGING Î This should only be done by technicians. Î Make sure that no tools or other conducting objects might short-circuit a battery by contact with the poles, s...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 13 If you intend not to use the electric wheelchair for an extended period, it should still be charged from time to time as indicated by the driving electronics to keep the wheelchair in a run...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 14 Inspect all around on both sides to check whether the tube is pinched between the rim and the thick part of the tyre. Push the air valve gently in and then pull it out again to ensure a pro...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 15 If you want to take your electric wheelchair along in the car or if you require transport for yourself and the wheelchair to a place of your choice, the following hints should be noted: ...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 16 When a helper is pushing you, you should note that backwards rolling forces are increased by the large weight of the electric wheelchair itself. If the helper cannot exert sufficient...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 17 z LEG SUPPORTS If you are not happy with the leg supports supplied with the wheelchair, you can choose others from a wide range available. The foot support sockets are standardised a...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 18 SERVICING Your electric wheelchair requires servicing just like all other technical products. The measures required for ensuring that you could enjoy the advantages of your wheelcha...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 19 • Messprüfung Ersatzableitstrom (A) nach VDE 0751-1 Measure replacement leakage current (A) in terms of VDE 0751-1 • Measure insulation resistance (MO) in terms of VDE 0751-1 • ...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 20 z ELECTRONICS The steering unit should only be wiped with a damp cloth. Do not use any scrubbing liquids or sharp- edged polishing tools (metal scourer, brush, etc.), since they s...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 21 We recommend the following disinfectants for epidemic disinfection (according to the list of the Robert Koch Institute): Table 1 – Disinfection of clothing, epidemic and exc...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 22 Chlorine.organic or inorganic. Substances with active Chlorine Chloramin-T DAB 9 Clorina Trichlorol 1,5 1,5 2 12 12 12 2,5 2,5 3 2 2 2 5 5 6 4 4 4 A 1 B A 1 B A 1 B ...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 23 STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY The manufacturer or his authorised representative: VERMEIREN N.V. Adress: Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout (Belgium) hereby declare...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 24 FAULT DIAGNOSIS Fehlerdiagnose COMMANDO-Steuerung Fault diagnosis COMMANDO steering No. Blinking-sequence Problem/Fault Checks 0. No indication of battery charge af...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 25 4. zzzz _ zzzz _ Right motor (or connection) defective. As described above. Nr. Blinking Sequence Problem/Fault Checking 5. zzzzz _ zzzzz _ One of the parking br...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 26 must in any case be remedied as soon as possible, otherwise further faults might occur. Nr. Blinking Sequence Problem/Fault Checking 10. zzzzzzzzzz _ zzzzzzzzzz Co...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 27 The right, green LED blinks. Shark is in the “Speed limit“ mode. The present charge is indicated at the same time. All LEDs blink slowly. After starting the system, the joystic...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 28 by means of an Ohm meter If the resistance is > 100 Ohms or < 20 Ohms, the parking brake is probably defective. No. Number Problem/Fault Checking...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 29 SERVICE PLAN The electric wheelchair has been serviced: Dealer‘s stamp: Date: Dealer‘s stamp: Date: Dealer‘s stamp: Date: Dealer�...

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RAPIDO Instructions Manual Status: April-03 30 ADDRESSES Belgium Germany N.V. VERMEIREN & Co. Vermeiren Germany Co. Ltd. Vermeirenplein 1 / 15 B-2920 Kalmthout Tel: +32(0)3 620 20 20 Fax: +32(0)3 66...