AAT max-e User Manual

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Manual is about: The power kit for your wheelchair

Summary of max-e

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    Max-e translation of the original user's manual the power kit for your wheelchair with cable.

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    Ce-declaration of conformity the company aat alber antriebstechnik gmbh herewith declares that the products of the powered systems max-e are developed and produced in ac- cordance with the current regulations of the european community 93/42/eg, 2007/47/eg and 2006/42/eg. This declaration loses all v...

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    Table of contents ce-declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 description of the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    1 introduction with the max-e you transform your manual wheelchair easily and quickly into a lightweight, fully functioning, powered wheelchair. Due to the directly powered wheels of your wheechair the max-e accomplishes a permanent, ef- ficient transfer of power while all advantages of a manual whe...

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    1.1.2 control unit Œ = horn  = present speed control (fast) Ž = hand rest  = display  = joystick ‘ = present speed control (slow) ’ = on/off 1.1.3 back side of the control unit Œ = lock  = entrance connecting cable Ž = socket for the charging cable 1.1.4 drive unit Œ = drive  = entrance connect...

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    1.2 technical data * please always observe the limits stipulated by the wheelchair manufactu- rer . ** the range applies to a person weighing 70 kg that drives on even ground . Diagram concerning weight and climbing capacity: 6 max-e measurements height = 28 cm width = 34,5 cm depth = 14,5 cm weight...

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    1.3 delivery package the standard delivery package contains : Œ = wheelchair wheels including grip ring and toothed ring (20" or 24")  = battery pack Ž = charger  = cable for data transmission and power supply  = special control unit with fitting socket ‘ = max-e power unit ... Well as a power ca...

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    2 mounting and initial operation max-e may only be operated in connection with a special holding device, which must be fixed to the wheelchair. These brackets (holding devices) must be mounted to the wheelchair exclu- sively by aat alber antriebstechnik or their authorized dealers. 2.1 brackets the ...

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    2.3 hook in the max-e carefully insert the max-e Œ into the bracket  on both sides. F please insert the max-e with its wheelchair connections in a straight line in reference to the brackets . The device easily slides into the brackets by itself . 9 max-e.

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    Now put the plug of the power cable into its socket on the max-e . Afterwards you put the plug of the power cable into the corresponding so- cket on the battery pack . 10 max-e.

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    2.4 attach the control unit the wheelchair driver controls all functions of the max-e with the control unit Œ. With a special holding device the control unit can be mounted on either the right or the left side of the wheelchair thus making it equally con- venient for left and right-handed people . A...

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    2.5.3 stand-by-modus should you not use the control unit for 5 minutes, there is a warning signal plus the display shows the message “stand-by in one minute . F to avoid the stand-by mode, press any key or move the joystick . F if the device goes into stand-by mode, you must press the on/off button ...

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    2.5.4 weather conditions we recommend not to leave the max-e in freezing weather conditions for a longer period of time to ensure that the device functions correctly. Should you not be able to avoid freezing conditions, please make sure you move the max-e to a place with temperatures above 0° c at l...

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    2.7 swivel arm the swivel arm is an optional accessory, which makes it possible to swivel your control unit into several different positions . 14 max-e.

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    2.8 anti-tilt support you may operate the max-e only with installed anti-tilt support . If your wheelchair does not have a tilt support, which is standard with most wheelchair manufacturers, we can equip your wheelchair with the necessary anti tilt support as an optional accessory of the max-e. Hold...

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    2.8.1.3 multi holding device 2 pull the locking bolt out sidewise and slide the tilt support all the way into the holding on the max-e. Please note the instructions written on the tilt supports. The one marked with an “r” ist the tilt support for the right side, the one marked with an “l” is the one...

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    3 safety regulations and notification of potential dangers 3.1 general information all general rules for the safe operation of a wheelchair remain valid when the max-e is used . To guarantee a safe operation of the max-e we must ask you to observe the following directions closely . 3.2 technical req...

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    3.4 environmental influences - emv electro-magnetic compatibility (emv) is understood as the capacity of an electric device to function properly within its electro-magnetic environment without inadmissably influencing said environment including other devices therein . Max-e mastered the emv tests re...

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    3.7 weather conditions we recommend not to leave the max-e in freezing weather conditions for a longer period of time to ensure that the device functions correctly. Should you not be able to avoid freezing conditions, please make sure you move the max-e to a place with temperatures above 0° c at lea...

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    4 useful information to operate the device safely, it is indispensible to know the driving qualities of the max-e thoroughly. The comfort and safety of our clients are important to us; therefore, we would like to give you some useful tips for the operation of the max-e. F it is best to make the firs...

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    5 control unit your max-e is ready to use when you receive it. If the mounting was done cor- rectly, you can turn on the device and start driving . However, please acquaint yourself with the max-e’s driving qualities to get a feeling for the device’s various function . 5.1 control unit all the devic...

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    5.3 display introduction this screen briefly appears after turning on the control unit . Activation once the connection between the control unit and the drive is established, the pneumatic system builds pressure and the motor shafts emerge. Once the activation is terminated the display shows the mai...

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    Turn off the device when you turn off the max-e the air in the pneumatic cylinder escapes by it- self and the motor shafts run in. At this point your wheelchair is ready to dri- ve manually once more . Overload if the max-e does not remain within the diagram concerning weight and climbing capacity (...

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    6 battery pack / control unit both the battery pack and the control unit of the max-e are maintenan- ce-free and rechargeable. Their durability directly depends on the number of charging/discharging cycles . 6.1 general information if you regularly charge the batteries and the control unit their dur...

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    6.1.2 charging the batteries in your vehicle by means of a voltage transformer you may even charge your battery pack while driving your car . First remove the power cable. Then fully insert the plug of the charger into the charging socket on the battery pack. Then connect the charger to the voltage ...

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    6.2 exchange the fuses of the battery pack on the battery pack there is a drawer containing 2 fuses of 40 a each . If the lower fuse is burnt out, echange it with the extra upper fuse Ž. If you need to exchange a fuse, put a pen into the opening on the side of the battery pack. This unlocks the draw...

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    7 trouble shooting - indication of malfunction 7.1 trouble shooti ng if you have problems operating your max-e, see whether you can remove them with the help of the following instructions . 7.2 indication of malfunction the display indicates malfunction as follows . 7.2.1 possible indication of malf...

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    28 max-e malfunction of the drive unit - processor - explanation motorcontroller 1 motorcontroller 2 the respective motor controller recognized an error brake 1 brake 2 the respective brake recognized an error electronic system1 electronic system 2 the respective electronic system recognized an erro...

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    7.2.2 manual emergency unlocking key should you not be able to solve a problem you might have, please first turn off the control unit. If the power shafts do not run in automatically, press the yellow emergency unlocking key on the side of the drive unit. The power shafts drive in automatically. Ple...

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    8 care, maintenance and recycling to insure the max-e’s safe and proper functioning we recommend a safety check done on the device every two years, even though there might not be any outer damage or malfunction evident . F for safety reasons this safety check or repairs of any sort may only be perfo...

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    8.4 recycling the max-e and its battery pack are products of long durability. However, if your max-e is old and has reached the end of its lifespan you may return its components to aat alber antriebstechnik gmbh or your local dealer to be recycled . A new law concerning electric and electronic devic...

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    9 warranty and liability 9.1 warranty the warranty of the max-e amounts to 24 months (6 months for the batte- ries) from the date of purchase. It covers errors of production and in the ma- terial . The waranty does not cover : • natural wear and tear such as tooth belt, toothed segment, wheel- chair...

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    Max-e aat alber antriebstechnik gmbh postfach 10 05 60 · d-72426 albstadt tel. +49.74 31.12 95-0 · fax +49.74 31.12 95-35 www.Aat-online.De · info@aat-online.De.