Handicare Puma 20 User manual

PUMA 20

USER MANUAL

9006395D

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2011-01

English

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1 Introduction 6

1.1 This user manual 6

1.2 Symbols used in this manual 6

2 Safety 7

2.1 Temperature 7

2.2 Electromagnetic radiation 7

2.3 Moving parts 8

2.4 Markings on the wheelchair 9

3 General description 10

3.1 Main components 10

3.2 Conﬁgurations 10

3.3 The user 11

3.4 User environment 11

3.5 Adjustment options 12

4 Wheelchair settings 13

4.1 Seating system 13

4.2 Seat height 13

4.3 Centre of gravity setting 13

4.4 Controller height and depth 14

4.5 Control system programme 14

5 Use of the wheelchair 15

5.1 Checking the wheelchair before use 15

5.2 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (transfer) 15

5.3 Driving the wheelchair 16

5.4 Obstacles 18

5.5 Adjustment options 18

5.6 Pushing the wheelchair 19

5.7 Transport of the wheelchair (without occupant) 19

5.8 The wheelchair as a passenger seat in a car 20

5.9 Fastening the seat belt 22

5.10 Storage after use 22

6 Maintenance of the wheelchair 23

6.1 Maintenance plan 23

6.2 Batteries 23

6.3 Tyres 24

6.4 Cleaning the wheelchair 24

6.5 Decommissioning the wheelchair 25

7 Troubleshooting 26

8 Technical speciﬁcations 27

8.1 CE declaration and requirements 27

8.2 Technical information 27

8.3 Electric wiring diagram 29

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9 Warranty 30

9.1 Provisions of warranty 30

9.2 Liability provisions 31

6 | 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.

1.1 This user manual

This user manual will help you to use and

maintain your wheelchair safely. This entire

user manual for this wheelchair consists of

three booklets:

• The general wheelchair user manual (this

booklet)

• The user manual for the seating system

• The user manual for the controller

When necessary this general user manual

refers to other manuals as shown below:

Seating system: Refers to the user manual

for the seating system.

Controller: Refers to the user manual

for the controller.

Battery charger: Refers to the user manual

for the battery charger.

Read this entire user manual (all of the

booklets) carefully before using the product.

If one of the user manuals was not included

with your wheelchair, please contact your

dealer immediately.

In addition to this user manual, there is also a

service manual for qualiﬁed specialists.

CONTACT HANDICARE IF YOU HAVE A

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.

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.

Warning!

Warnings for the user to prevent personal in

jury.

Not following these instructions may result

in physical injury, damage to the product or

damage to the environment!

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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.

Physical contact may cause burns.

Ensure that the wheelchair is not exposed to

direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

Certain parts of the wheelchair, such as the

seat, the backrest and the armrests, can

become hot if exposed to the sun for too long.

This may cause burns or skin irritation.

2.2 Electromagnetic radiation

The standard version of your electric

wheelchair has been tested for compliance

with the applicable requirements regarding

electromagnetic radiation (EMC requirements).

Note!

It cannot be excluded that electromagnetic

radiation emanating from mobile telephones,

medical apparatus and other sources, may

have an inﬂuence on the wheelchair.

It cannot be excluded that the wheelchair will

interfere with the electromagnetic ﬁelds of, for

example, shop doors, burglar alarm systems

and/or garage door openers.

In the unlikely event that such problems do

occur, you are requested to notify your dealer

immediately.

8 | 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.

Moving/rotating parts (ﬁgure 1)

1. Wheels (turning and pivoting)

2. Electrical tilt adjustment

Figure 1

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2.4 Markings on the wheelchair

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.

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. Freewheel switch in ‘Drive’ mode. Freewheel switch

in ‘Push’ mode. Never set the freewheel switch to

‘Push’ mode while the wheelchair is on a slope.

3. Battery charging connection

4. Attachment point for the tie-down system for

transportation in a vehicle.

5. Risk of breakage! Use caution when swinging the

controller aside in order to avoid anything becoming

trapped.

6. Risk of pinching. Keep hands and ﬁngers clear of the

moving parts when adjusting the height and/or when

adjusting the tilt of the wheelchair.

7. Identiﬁcation plate

A. Model

B. Year of manufacture

C. Identiﬁcation number

D. Indoor or outdoor use

E. Maximum load in kg

Figure 2

10 | General description

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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. Legrest with foot support

9. Headrest

3.2 Conﬁgurations

Generally speaking, the wheelchair comprises a chassis

with a seating system on top. This special chassis

makes it possible for the wheelchair to be conﬁgured

as front wheel drive (FWD, ﬁgure 3) or rear wheel-drive

(RWD, ﬁgure 4). The wheelchair is available in different

speeds (6 km/h & 10 km/h).

In addition, the Puma 20 can be supplied with two

different types of tyres (for indoor and outdoor use).

This will have an effect on certain speciﬁcations.

Warning!

It is not allowed to change the technical speciﬁcations.

Do not make any changes to the electrical circuit.

Modiﬁcations to the wheelchair or to any parts thereof

are not permitted.

Figure 3

Figure 4

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