Decon Wheel e-move User Manual

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Decon Wheel AB Tel + 46 (0) 345-408 80 Landerydsvägen Fax +46 (0) 345-408 95 314 22 Hyltebruk www.decon.se Sweden [email protected] ‘ e-move User’s manual ...

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Contents The E-move system Safety instructions Models off e-move Assembly off e-move Operating the wheelchair with e-move Guide to safe operation Transport and disassembly off e-move Technical specifications Area o...

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e-move You have now received a new wheelchair with e-move. To get the most out of your wheelchair and to ensure it meets your needs, an authorised prescriber should have tested and adjusted your wheelchair. This means that the wheelchair w...

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e-move e-move consists of the following parts: A. Drive wheels: 2 B. Battery: 1 C. Battery cover D. Battery charger On the right drive wheel you will find the operating button (E) and the battery holder (F). Decon Wheel...

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e-move's components: 1. Handle 2. Battery 2a. Battery cover 3. Wheel attachment 4. Drive wheels 22”, 24” 5. Drive ring 6. Cover for electric motor 7. Rubber bushing 8. Charging lead 9. Charging unit ...

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Important safety instructions before using e-move For safety reasons e-move must only be operated by people who: • Have received instruction on using e-move; • Are in good physical and psychological health, so as to be able to control ...

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Two models of the e-move Type A - is designed for users who have a strong grip and cover long distances by themselves. Type A has an assist ratio of 1.5. Of the total energy supply required, the user supplies approximately 40 % and e-move a...

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Installing e-move Make sure the correct adapter plate is fitted to your wheelchair before installation. 1. Start fitting e-move to your wheelchair. The wheels have a quick release axle (QR axle). Fold the quick release handle (A, Ill....

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Cable 3. The cable (A) hanging loose in the right wheel then needs to be plugged into the contact (B). It is important that the arrow on the cable be aligned with the small line on the contact. Battery 4. The battery will be...

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Overturn protection Before you start using e-move for the first time you must check that the overturn protection is fitted to your wheelchair. For safety reasons you should only remove the overturn protection in order to get over an obstac...

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Important • If you propel your wheelchair applying the same amount of force as for a normal manual wheelchair, you will notice that, thanks to the e-move system, each push will take you much further. Be careful in the beginning when using yo...

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Use of e-move Activation of the system 1) Lock the wheelchair brakes. 2) Activate e-move by pressing the button (A) on the right side of the chair. A beep will then be heard, and within three seconds the system will be activated. If ...

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Directions for driving using e-move Operation using e-move increases the user's power resources and converts them into brief rotary motion of the motor using sensors in the wheel hubs. The power made available depends on the mode the addi...

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GUIDE FOR SAFE DRIVING When you get your chair with e-move fitted to it, it is important that you check how it works in a safe and calm place. As an e-move user, you decide which routes you can manage as far as your driving ability and physi...

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1. Start/Stop Push the hand rims forward slowly and carefully. Be careful so that the chair does not tip up when starting. 2. Turning Practise turning around a certain point to learn how the motor reacts. 3. Braking The moto...

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4. Lifting the castors If you need to lift the castors when the motors are on, you must not touch the handrims. Hold the tyres instead. It is best to switch off the power and then hold the handrims as usual. 5. Going up ste...

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7. Slopes Practise using your wheelchair on sloping surfaces. Proceed very carefully. 8. Crossings and pavements Take plenty of time when using a pedestrian crossing. Ensure that you do not drive into kerbs. Ensure that the cast...

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TRANSPORT AND DISASSEMBLY Your e-move is easy to get ready for transport. Battery 1. Remove the battery by pressing button (A) whilst carefully pulling the battery out of its holder (Figure l). Cable 2. Remove the cable from the s...

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Wheels The wheels are removed by opening out the handle (A) to the quick release mechanism and pulling straight outwards. (Figure1). Take care when removing the right-hand wheel. The battery holder and switch can easily start to rotate if y...

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Angle adjustment of the battery holder 2. Loosen the screws (A, figure 1). Tilt the battery holder to the desired position and retighten the screws. Angle adjustment of the switch lever Loosen the screws (A, figure 2). Then adjust the leve...

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Technical specifications Weight of the e-move system: 16kg (including battery) Range: Approximately 15km (depending on temperature and terrain) Speed: 0-6kph Motor: 24Y 90Wx2 Tyre dimensions: 24x 13/8 Battery type: Nickel Meta...

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AREA OF USE e-move is an electrically powered unit that is activated using the drive rings. Small motors in the hubs are connected to the drive rings. When the drive rings are pushed forward the motors are activated and help the user drive the...

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GUARANTEE AND MAINTENANCE Guarantee: • The battery has a 6-month function guarantee. The machinery has a 1-year guarantee. Maintenance: • Do not spray water onto the machinery • Wipe clean the wheel axles and lubricate them ...

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Corrosion All parts of e-move are made of aluminium and stainless steel. To reduce the corrosion of the material the material surface has been treated. Despite of this you should always wipe the e-move if it is exposed to water or damp. Serv...

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Charging the battery Put one end of the lead (A) in the charger (B), as shown in figure 1. The other end is put into a 100- 240V socket. * Then carefully place the battery into the charger. There are two types of charging processes; quick c...

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Charging problems If the battery or charger develop any faults during charging, the green charging light and the reconditioning light on the charger and/or the battery's capacity lights will start to flash. 1. The charging light and t...

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1. The first, third and fifth capacity lights flash (figure 1): • The battery is not at a temperature suitable for charging. Wait until the battery is at a suitable temperature before you charge it. 2. The charging light and the...

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After charging 1) Remove the battery from the charger when the charging process is complete. Always store the battery with its protective cover fitted (figure I). 2) Pull out the plug. Recycling used batteries Despite the fact that thi...

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The battery's capacity lights look like this: This indicates: 1. If the battery is used regularly from being fully charged, the lights will go out one by one. 2. When only one light is on, the battery must be charged soon. 3. Time t...

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If some but not all of the capacity lights come on when you press the indication button on a fully charged battery, this means that the battery has deteriorated and its capacity has been reduced. Battery capacity when you press the indication li...

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Battery storage • Do not store the battery in the holder on the wheelchair when the chair is not in use. • Store the battery indoors with the protective cover on. • Do not store the battery where there is a risk of it getting wet o...

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK ACTION The chair runs sluggishly Is the battery charged? Has the battery been placed into the holder correctly? Have you touched the control lever by mistake? Has the system switched off automat...

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WARNING! If the instructions are not followed, injury to the user and/or damage to the wheelchair may result. • Always use the overturn protection. • Do not lift the chair by the battery, battery holder, cable or handrims. •...