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Neatech.it EVO 3 User Manual

Manual is about: Neatech.it EVO 3 Mobility Scooter

Summary of EVO 3

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    User manual rev. D 2014-10-11.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity the manufacturer neatech.It 4/a, a. De curtis, 80040, cercola (na), italy under its responsibility, states that the wheelchair evo3 satisfies the conditions laid down by the european directive 93/42 and its subsequent updates; according to the criteria for classification of...

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    1 wheelchair presentation .................................................12 2 starting up .........................................................................13 2.1 checks to be made on delivery .......................................13 2.2 unpacking .............................................

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    4.4.2 seat tilt ...................................................................38 4.4.3 backrest biomechanical recline ...............................39 4.4.4 legrest biomechanical elevation .............................40 4.5 battery charging .......................................................

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    5.8.7 tire of castor wheel (with tube) ..............................63 5.8.8 armrest pad ............................................................64 5.8.9 joystick ...................................................................65 5.8.10 seat cushion .............................................

  • Page 8: Tipping Hazard

    Tipping hazard any transport on a slope greater than the maximum security slope can be dangerous. Electromagnetic radiation danger the behavior of the wheelchair while driving may be affected by electromagnetic fields created by transceivers such as: citizens band (cb) radios, walkie-talkies, fire a...

  • Page 9: Notice To Rider—Warning

    Do not install, maintain or operate your wheelchair without reading all warnings and this entire user’s manual. Always keep this manual in connection with your wheelchair. Notice to rider—warning do not use your wheelchair on stairs or escalators. Do not lift or move the wheelchair by any of its rem...

  • Page 10: Caution—Obstacles

    Always use caution when transferring in or out of the wheelchair. Every precaution should be taken to reduce the transfer distance. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to prevent the wheels from moving. Caution—obstacles riding over curbs or obstacles can cause tipping and serious bodily har...

  • Page 11: Modifications

    Modifications any unauthorized modifications to the wheelchair may increase the risk of personal injury and damage to the wheelchair. All modifications should be done by an authorized service center. Do not use any unauthorized accessories or spare parts on the wheelchair. Do not use the wheelchair ...

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    Www.Neatech.It 12 1 wheelchair presentation thank you for purchasing evo3 electronic wheelchair. Evo3 is a battery powered wheelchair. Its intended use is to provide indoor mobility to person limited to seated position that are capable to operate and drive an electronic wheelchair. Though evo3 was d...

  • Page 13: 2  Starting Up

    Www.Neatech.It 13 2 starting up 2.1 checks to be made on delivery check for the integrity of the original packaging. Check for any anomalies on the shipping documents. Check for the functionality and integrity of the device in all its parts, at the time of delivery or immediately thereafter, to ensu...

  • Page 14: 2.2 Unpacking

    Www.Neatech.It 14 2.2 unpacking be sure to put the package of the evo3 on a stable and secure surface and remove straps with scissors. Pull away the box as shown in figure 1. Figure 1 inside the box there is: evo3 wheelchair n. 1 charger documentation and manuals.

  • Page 15: Packaging Diasposal

    Www.Neatech.It 15 2.2.1 remove the evo3 from the pallet figure 2 figure 3 unlock the engine with the lever on the left and right side as shown in figure 2 and figure 3 and slide gently down the evo3 from the pallet. After positioning the evo3 in a safe place, return the lever to its original positio...

  • Page 16: 2.3 Assembly Operation

    Www.Neatech.It 16 2.3 assembly operation mount the backrest on the wheelchair as it is described in section 3 - adjustments. 2.4 transport and storage if you do not use your evo3 for a long time make sure that you set the switch off as shown in figure 4. You should keep the evo3 in a place free from...

  • Page 17: 3  Adjustments

    Www.Neatech.It 17 3 adjustments evo 3 wheelchair has the possibility of many adjustments to best suit the specific user. To perform these adjustments they are required a 4 mm allen wrench, a 5 mm allen wrench and a 8 mm open-end wrench. These adjustments can be made by the vendor or by an assistant ...

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    Www.Neatech.It 18 figure 6 for the armrest angle, you can decide to adjust the horizontal and vertical angle. For the horizontal angle, lift the armrest that you want to modify and unscrew the bolt indicated in figure 7; after this you can set the right armrest angle, screwing the bolt to fixing the...

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    Www.Neatech.It 19 for the vertical angle rotate clockwise the screw shown in figure 8 to lower the armrest, rotate counterclockwise the screw to let up the armrest. Figure 8.

  • Page 20: 3.2 Legrest

    Www.Neatech.It 20 3.2 legrest 3.2.1 height to adjust the legrest height, remove the cover (figure 9) and loosen the bolts shown in figure 10 with the 4 mm allen wrench; figure 9 figure 10

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    Www.Neatech.It 21 it is possible to adjust separately the height of right and left footrest. After loosen the bolts you can adjust the height of footrest, moving it up or down. To move it down it is required to push it towards the chassis and that push it down as it is shown in the figure 11. After ...

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    Www.Neatech.It 22 3.2.1 footrest width and angle you can adjust separately right and left paddle. Loosening two bolts for one paddle as shown in figure 12 (with the 4 mm allen wrench) you can move it in the chosen position as shown in figure 13. Figure 12 figure 13.

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    Www.Neatech.It 23 loosening the bolt shown in figure 14 (with the 4 mm allen wrench), under the paddle, it is possible to modify the angle of paddle. Figure 14.

  • Page 24: 3.3 Backrest

    Www.Neatech.It 24 3.3 backrest to perform the adjustment of the backrest for different type of height, you have to screw off the nuts positioned over the four different bolts as it is possible to see in figure 15. To screw off the nuts, it is necessary a 8 mm open-end wrench. Figure 15 after screwed...

  • Page 25: 3.4 Seat Depth

    Www.Neatech.It 25 3.4 seat depth to adjust the seat depth, loosen the 6 bolts on the right side and the 3 bolts on the left side of the seat, as it is shown in figure 16. Figure 16 in this way you can move forward and backward the seat. When the chosen position is reached it is necessary to screw ag...

  • Page 26: 3.5 Drive Profile

    Www.Neatech.It 26 3.5 drive profile as default in the wheelchair they are saved some different drive profile for the use indoor and outdoor. Additional profiles should be the result of customization for the individual user. Use the button “profile” of the joystick to change different types of profil...

  • Page 27: 4.1 Rnet Control Console

    Www.Neatech.It 27 4 use of the wheelchair 4.1 rnet control console the user interface is a joystick with a lever, buttons and a display. Figure 18 for the use of joystick please refer to the following instructions. Figure 19.

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    Www.Neatech.It 28 on-off button this button turns on and off the wheelchair. Don’t use this button to stop the wheelchair unless it is an emergency. Horn button when this button is pressed the horn will sound mode button this button allow the user to navigate through the available function of the wh...

  • Page 29: Set Time

    Www.Neatech.It 29 figure 20 the installation menu allows the user to access a range of setting: set time a right joystick inclination will enter the menu for the clock adjustment display time left and right the joystick to change between 12h, 24h, off distance you can enter a screen where you can se...

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  • Page 31: 4.2 Using The Wheelchair

    Www.Neatech.It 31 4.2 using the wheelchair do not drive your wheelchair for the first time without the presence of an assistant near to you. At the beginning always use indoor profiles. Do not let children use the wheelchair without supervision. Do not drive your wheelchair under the influence of al...

  • Page 32: Default Position

    Www.Neatech.It 32 default position default position mean a safe position for the seat system of the wheelchair: o height of the seat = 0 cm o angle of seat = 0° o angle of legrest = 90° o angle of backrest = 90° obstacle climbing when facing with an obstacle it is recommended to set the position of ...

  • Page 33: Dealing With Downhill

    Www.Neatech.It 33 dealing with downhill when facing a downhill road it is recommended to set the position of the seat in the “default position”. In order to best come over a downhill it is strongly recommended to use an indoor profile at minimum speed with the wheelchair facing forward. Warning don’...

  • Page 34: Position

    Www.Neatech.It 34 turning with the wheelchair don’t turn with the wheelchair at high speed. Driving in dark environments driving in dark environments can only be done if the wheelchair has functioning lights drive with seat system not in default position operating seat lift, tilt, backrest recline a...

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    Www.Neatech.It 35 transfer into and out the wheelchair before entering or leaving the wheelchair turn it off. Users transfer is recommended with the assistance of an attendant. Don’t use the joystick as a hanrhold or point of support. Don’t use footrests or armrests as support..

  • Page 36: Warning

    Www.Neatech.It 36 4.3 manual brake release lever in case of necessity it is possible to manually move the wheelchair. First of all you have to turn off the wheelchair acting on the specific button of the joystick, see figure 20. Then you can act on the release lever shown in figure 21 and figure 22....

  • Page 37: 4.4 Powered Function

    Www.Neatech.It 37 4.4 powered function depending on the configuration of your own evo3 some of this function should be not available or different. Warning operating these functions changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping over. Always drive in low speed and only use these func...

  • Page 38: 4.4.2   Seat Tilt

    Www.Neatech.It 38 4.4.2 seat tilt figure 25 adjusting the tilt of the wheelchair (45°) causes a better distribution of pressure on the body of the user. This helps to reduce the incidence of all problems due to punctual localization of loads. Moreover tilting helps you to avoid retention of fluids i...

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    Www.Neatech.It 39 4.4.3 backrest biomechanical recline figure 27 figure 28 powered reclining of the backrest (range 90°-170°) helps to improve the posture. It is also useful to facilitate personal care. To best fit physiological movement as the backrest recline, it also slides down. The point of rot...

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    Www.Neatech.It 40 4.4.4 legrest biomechanical elevation figure 29 a central mounted legrest takes up less space than separated legrest making it easier to move with the wheelchair. In this way even lateral transfer will be easier. The knee that is the point of rotation of the lower leg can’t coincid...

  • Page 41: 4.5 Battery Charging

    Www.Neatech.It 41 4.5 battery charging to recharge the batteries use only the provided charger or one recommended by neatech.It. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage to person or property resulting from the use of non- original product. For a list of recommended charger please contact your...

  • Page 42: Shock Hazard

    Www.Neatech.It 42 each battery is subject to a normal “self-discharge”, so batteries that are not used for long time will discharge by itself. Charging time is influenced by multiple factors such as remaining battery power, battery state of aging and temperature. However the approximate charging tim...

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    Www.Neatech.It 43 4.6 use as seat in motor vehicle hooks for local travel (four-point tie-down) the wheelchair was tested when used as a front-facing seat in a motor vehicle, meeting the requirements of iso 7176-19 the way of access to the motor vehicle and handling within it is influenced by the si...

  • Page 44: Use.

    Www.Neatech.It 44 you should keep your seat belts as tight as possible to the body, but without affecting the comfort make sure that the belts are not twisted during use. It is recommended to use both the pelvic belt and the shoulder belt to reduce the possibility of impact of the head and chest wit...

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    Www.Neatech.It 45 use extreme care when positioning the wheelchair, so that the release button of the seat belt can not be pressed by its components in case of impact. The hooks that can be used with the wheelchair are “four-point tie- down” type. The wheelchair will be hooked up inside the motor ve...

  • Page 46: 5  Maintenance

    Www.Neatech.It 46 5 maintenance regular maintenance help to preserve functionality and safety of the evo3. The lack or inadequacy of care and maintenance implies a limitation of the warranty from the manufacturer. To clean the chair don’t use any device to spray water at high pressure and in any cas...

  • Page 47: 5.1 Tire Puncture

    Www.Neatech.It 47 5.1 tire puncture in case of tire puncture please see following instruction: casters puncture disassemble the punctured caster unscrewing the bolt shown in figure 36 by locking the nut (1) with an open-end wrench of 13 mm and unscrew the bolt (2) with an allen wrench of 6 mm. Figur...

  • Page 48: Traction Wheels Puncture

    Www.Neatech.It 48 traction wheels puncture disassemble the punctured wheel unscrewing the four bolts indicated in figure 37 with a 6 mm allen wrench. Figure 37 pay attention when unscrewing the bolts and pulling away the wheel because in case of incorrect procedure it is possible to damage the hub m...

  • Page 49: Check

    Www.Neatech.It 49 5.2 checks to be made on the wheelchair check period note battery charge level before each utilize check the battery charge level on the indicator located on the joystick. (see figure 20) electric cables obstacle before each utilize check that the wires do not interface with the mo...

  • Page 50: 5.3 Troubleshooting

    Www.Neatech.It 50 5.3 troubleshooting event possible cause remedy the wheelchair can not be started batteries discharged charge the batteries joystick cable not connected or badly connected properly insert the joystick cable main switch is set to off turn the main switch to on. If the problem contin...

  • Page 51: Joystick Error

    Www.Neatech.It 51 5.3.1 rnet system fault when the control system is triggered and the wheelchair can’t be used, a diagnostic screen is displayed in the display of the joystick. First switch off the wheelchair and leave it off for some minutes. Then reboot the wheelchair. If the fault still continue...

  • Page 52: 5.4 Specification

    Www.Neatech.It 52 5.4 specification general feature value product code - name s042 – evo3 class (en 12184) class b enclosure class ipx4 performance feature value maximum user weight 80 kg range 25 km obstacles climbing 50 mm maximum safe slope static stability 6° 9° maximum speed rwd: 10 km/h fwd: 6...

  • Page 53: Dimensions

    Www.Neatech.It 53 dimensions value weight maximum 125 kg seat width min-max 280-460 mm seat depth min-max m1 340-420 mm m2 380-460 mm m3 420-500 mm m4 440-520 mm seat height without cushion 410 mm seat height: with cushion 470 mm total width chassis incl. Seat m1 570 mm chassis - 480 mm including se...

  • Page 54: 5.5 Dimensions

    Www.Neatech.It 54 5.5 dimensions dimensions a f g h j c b 560 mm 780 mm 870 mm 200-300 mm 470 mm m1 280-300 mm m2 320-340 mm m3 360-380 mm m4 400-420 mm d e m1 340-390 mm m2 390-440 mm m3 440-490 mm m4 440-490 mm m1 340-420 mm m2 380-460 mm m3 420-500 mm m4 440-520 mm m1 300-380 mm m2 300-380 mm m3 ...

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    Www.Neatech.It 55 5.6 magneto hydraulic protection use the switch, see figure 40 and figure 41 to turn on and off the evo3. The switch also has the function of protecting the wheelchair from overloaded current and short circuit. If the power chair suddenly stops, use the switch to turn on the chair....

  • Page 56: 5.7 Spare Part List

    Www.Neatech.It 56 5.7 spare part list code description type of service note r042-001 antitip castor a r042-002 backrest actuator b r042-003 legrest actuator b r042-004 front cover a r042-005 rh cover b r042-006 lh cover b r042-007 back cover a r042-008 legrest cover a r042-009 backrest cover a r042-...

  • Page 57: R042-025

    Www.Neatech.It 57 r042-025 lh joystick support b r042-026 power module b r042-027 light module b r042-028 seating module b r042-029 advanced seating module b r042-030 footplate b r042-031 complete legrest b r042-032 legrest belt b r042-033 rnet cable 2.5 m b r042-034 rnet cable 1.5 m b r042-035 rnet...

  • Page 58: 5.8.1   Antitip Castor

    Www.Neatech.It 58 5.8 instruction for replacing parts 5.8.1 antitip castor unscrew the screw indicated in figure 42 using a ph2 star head screwdriver positioned from the internal side of the castor. Remove the castor. Figure 42 to mount the new part screw again the screw using the same tool still po...

  • Page 59: 5.8.2   Front Cover

    Www.Neatech.It 59 5.8.2 front cover unscrew the screws indicated in figure 43 and remove the cover. For this operation use a 4 mm allen wrench. Figure 43 to mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order..

  • Page 60: 5.8.3   Back Cover

    Www.Neatech.It 60 5.8.3 back cover unscrew the screws indicated in figure 44 and remove the cover. For this operation use a 3 mm allen wrench. Figure 44 to mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order..

  • Page 61: 5.8.4   Legrest Cover

    Www.Neatech.It 61 5.8.4 legrest cover take the two lower side of the legrest cover and pull them out. Then you have to take two higher side of the cover and pull them out. In this way you are able to take away the legrest cover figure 45 figure 46 to mount the new part repeat the operations in rever...

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    Www.Neatech.It 62 5.8.6 tire of traction (with tube) remove the screws (1) shown in figure 48 with a 6 mm allen wrench and remove the wheel of traction. Then remove the screws (2) indicated in figure 49 and take away the rim; after that it is possible to remove the tire with its tube. Figure 48 figu...

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    Www.Neatech.It 63 5.8.7 tire of castor wheel (with tube) disassemble the castor unscrewing the bolt shown in figure 50 by locking the nut (1) with an open-end wrench of 13 mm and unscrew the bolt (2) with an allen wrench of 6 mm. Figure 50 remove the screws (1) shown in figure 51 and take away the r...

  • Page 64: 5.8.8   Armrest Pad

    Www.Neatech.It 64 5.8.8 armrest pad unscrew the screws indicated in figure 52 and substitute the armrest pad with a 4 mm allen wrench. Figure 52 to mount the new part repeat the operations in reverse order..

  • Page 65: 5.8.9   Joystick

    Www.Neatech.It 65 5.8.9 joystick switch off the wheelchair using the power button on the joystick, see figure 19. Switch off the main circuit breaker, see section 5.6. Unplug the joystick cable. Seeing figure 53 unscrew the two screws below the joystick to remove it. Figure 53 substitute the joystic...

  • Page 66: 6  Warranty Terms

    Www.Neatech.It 66 6 warranty terms evo3 is a product globally guaranteed for 24 months with the exception of batteries that are guaranteed for six months. The warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty doesn’t cover parts subject to usury or damaged parts by: overload, misuse,...

  • Page 67: Model:

    Www.Neatech.It 67 model: evo3 serial number: year of contruction: maximum user weight: made in:.

  • Page 68: User Manual

    User manual evo3 www.Neatech.It.