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Flexlife User Manual D9 - ENG
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Flexlife
Model D9
User manual
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................................... 5
TO THE CUSTOMER ........................................................................................................................................... 6
VARIANTS OF FLEXLIFE ............................................................................................................................................ 6
SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
PURPOSE AND INTENDED USE ................................................................................................................................... 7
NOT INTENDED USE ................................................................................................................................................ 7
GENERAL REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 7
MANUALS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED ...................................................................................................................... 7
USER, DISTRIBUTOR AND PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL STAFF .............................................................................................. 7
SECURITY SYMBOLS ................................................................................................................................................ 8
INFORMATION ON ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ..................................................................................... 9
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVES ................................................................................................. 9
PRODUCT TYPE LABELING .................................................................................................................................. 9
LABEL ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 10
USERS ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
CO-FOLLOWER .................................................................................................................................................... 10
WHEN USING ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
AT STANDSTILL .................................................................................................................................................... 11
USE ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
TRANSPORT BY PRIVATE VEHICLE ........................................................................................................................... 12
SURFACE ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
PUBLIC ROADS .................................................................................................................................................... 13
USE IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT, ETC. ............................................................................................................................. 13
USE IN FLIGHT ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
BALANCE WHEN DRIVING ................................................................................................................................... 14
IN AND OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR ............................................................................................................................ 14
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CHANGE IN THE BODY'S CENTER OF GRAVITY .............................................................................................................. 15
OBSTACLE TAKING ............................................................................................................................................... 16
BACKING DOWN .................................................................................................................................................. 16
SLOPES .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
LOAD ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
STAIRS .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 18
FOLD AND FOLD UP ............................................................................................................................................. 18
FOLD ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
FOLD UP ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
FOLD UP AND DOWN THE ARMRESTS ........................................................................................................................ 19
ADJUST THE LOCKING LATCH ............................................................................................................................. 20
SEATBELT ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
INSTALLATION OF THE SEAT BELT ...................................................................................................................................... 21
UNBUTTONING THE BELT ................................................................................................................................................ 21
JOYSTICK ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
ERROR DIAGNOSTICS ...................................................................................................................................... 23
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 23
MALFUNCTIONS AND SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS ........................................................................................................... 23
USAGE AND FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 25
USE THE JOYSTICK TO CONTROL THE WHEELCHAIR ............................................................................................................... 25
FUNCTION OF THE JOYSTICK ............................................................................................................................................ 26
SIGNALHORN ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
USING THE BRAKE .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
BATTERY ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
REMOVE AND INSERT BATTERY ......................................................................................................................................... 29
CHARGE THE BATTERY .................................................................................................................................................... 30
CHARGING STATUS CHECK ............................................................................................................................................... 30
OVERCHARGE PROTECTION ............................................................................................................................................. 31
POWER PROTECTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
BATTERY CLEANING ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
STORAGE OF FLEXLIFE ........................................................................................................................................... 32
CARE AND CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................ 32
MAINTENANCE BY USER ........................................................................................................................................ 33
LIFE EXPECTANCY ................................................................................................................................................. 33
REPAIRS ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
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TRANSFER TO ANOTHER USER ................................................................................................................................. 34
PRODUCT DATA .............................................................................................................................................. 34
SCOPE OF DELIVERY .............................................................................................................................................. 35
WHEELCHAIR PARTS ............................................................................................................................................. 36
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RECALL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 37
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 37
CONTACT ........................................................................................................................................................... 37
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TO THE CUSTOMER
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Flexlife D9, which is designed by Decon Wheel AB. The collapsible electric wheelchair you
now own has very high performance in terms of quality, safety, comfort and portability.
Flexlife gives you increased opportunities for an active life.
Before using your Flexlife for the first time, read this user manual carefully. This instruction will help you understand
performance, handling and appropriate maintenance.
If you are unable to control your Flexlife yourself or need more advice and help, please contact your dealer for
guidance and help.
VARIANTS OF FLEXLIFE
Flexlife is marketed in two designs:
1. Standard
2. Comfort – this model includes pressure relieving cushion, front and rear lighting and polstered armrests.
Standard Comfort
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SAFETY
PURPOSE AND INTENDED USE
Flexlife is a smooth, collapsible, lightweight and comfortable electric wheelchair. The wheelchair is powered by DC
motors that can be used indoors and outdoors. It is an individual transport for the disabled and the elderly. The weight
of the person shall not exceed that stated in the technical specification in this manual.
The prerequisites for using the product are that the person concerned has sufficient cognition and motor skills to be
able to drive the product safely. The assessment of the person's ability is carried out by Decon or by Decon appointed
representative as assistive technology centers and dealers.
NOT INTENDED USE
Any use that does not correspond to the description in this user manual. This also includes the technical specification,
i.e. maximum user weight, maximum reversing capability, etc.
Flexlife has two mounts designed to fasten the chair during transport.
Flexlife must not be used as a seat when using a private vehicle!
GENERAL REGULATIONS
This user manual applies to Flexlife D9.
The user manual is written for users of Flexlife and people who are in some way helpful in order for the user to get the
best benefit from Flexlife as possible.
MANUALS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
If you have difficulty reading this user manual, please contact your local dealer. Your local dealer can deliver a digital
copy of this manual. This makes it possible to enlarge the manual or read aloud from your readout software.
USER, DISTRIBUTOR AND PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL STAFF
Do not use your Flexlife until you have got to know it, read and understood all the instructions. If you do not
understand warnings and instructions, please contact your dealer for professional technical guidance and assistance.
Otherwise, it may cause injury or danger in case of improper use. In addition, you can complete the start-up under the
guidance of the technical staff.
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SECURITY SYMBOLS
The signs below can help you identify some warnings regarding the use of your Flexlife.
Recognizing and understanding them is very important.
NOTE! Read and follow the guidance in this manual.
Information about a dangerous operation that could harm you or others.
Risk of material damage. An operation which, if not performed correctly, can lead to material damage.
Do not use mobile phones, laptops or other radio transmitters when in use.
Do not use batteries with different capacities and models at the same time, do not mix the old and new
batteries when replacing, change it completely. Keep tools and other metal objects far away from positive
and negative ends of the battery. Touching both poles may cause short circuits and electric shocks.
Avoid rain, snow, ice, salt and driving in the water.
Flexlife has passed the test of the electromagnetic / RF resistance to 20 V / M.
The battery contains corrosive chemicals.
The battery may be explosive in case of improper
handling.
This means that this is flammable material, do not expose to flame or spark.
Waste management and recycling. Indicates that the manufacturer/distributor has ensured
that products and batteries may be returned to the collection point for sorting. Once Flexlife
has expired and is to be scrapped, contact your local authorities for recycling information and
follow their instructions.
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INFORMATION ON ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
Electromagnetic interference can affect the electric wheelchair, so reading and understanding this manual is very
important.
This chapter describes the problems caused by the electromagnetic interference, so that users can understand and
take corresponding protective measures to avoid or minimise the risk. Some content deals with accidents in certain
environments or conditions.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVES
An electric wheelchair is susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Electromagnetic energy is usually emitted from
radio, television, radio transmitters, two-way radios and mobile devices. This electromagnetic interference can cause
control problems for, among other things, the brakes. It can also cause permanent damage to the control system, so
a product's ability to withstand electromagnetic interference is particularly important. Flexlife has passed the
resistance of the 20 V/m electromagnetic interference test, so it has high anti-interference and can withstand some
common radiation/electromagnetic interference in everyday life.
Although Flexlife is able to handle disruptions, users should still follow the following rules:
• Once the power supply is connected, do not use radios such as transmitters, receivers, and personal
communication devices such as cell phone, etc.
• Try to avoid getting close to the radio source, such as radio, TV, etc.
• If your Flexlife starts to lose control, the user should turn off the power supply immediately and contact the
manufacturer. Do not replace any part of this electric wheelchair.
PRODUCT TYPE LABELING
LABEL
The label is placed on top of the controller box.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USERS
Before using your Flexlife, keep tools and other metal objects away from the positive or negative of the battery, if
exposed to both ends, it may cause short circuits and electric shock.
• Health and care professionals should have been trained and given professional guidance for use.
• Before using your Flexlife, make sure you have learned how to use it.
• Practice certain tasks with the help of health care professionals, such as swinging, coping with obstacles and
braking until you are independent and skilled in performing these tasks.
• Don't try new difficult situations when you can't ensure safety.
• Make sure you know the area you are going to, and check for danger or not, and master your Flexlife to avoid
any risks.
CO-FOLLOWER
• You need to cooperate with the user and listen to any recommendations of the user's doctor, occupational
therapists or physiotherapists and make a plan that is best suited to the user's ability.
• When running Flexlife with your hands, you must turn off the electromagnetic bridge switch so that the
wheelchair is set to manual mode.
• When running Flexlife with your hands, you need to use the bow in the backrest. This can provide safe driving
and prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards when you push.
• Check the backrest lock so that it cannot rotate or slide when the user is running over obstacles.
• To prevent damage to the user's back, make sure that the user is in the correct seat balance When lifting or
supporting the user or Flexlife, you can bend the knees a little and hold the back vertically.
• Before each movement, tell the user what you want to do and explain the reason and tell them what you want
them to do at the same time. This allows the user to prepare and reduces the risk of accidental injury.
• To back up a slope or edge, remind the user to lean back.
• Before driving up or down an edge, slow down to avoid damage to you, the user and Flexlife.
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