81
Contents
1. Introduction 2
1.1 Indications for use 2
1.2 Important safety notes – please observe carefully
at all times 2
1.3 Proper use of the e-fix 2
1.4 Handling instructions 2
1.5 Signs and symbols 3
1.6 Permissible conditions of use/locations of operation 4
1.7 Standard scope of delivery 5
1.8 Optional accessories 5
1.9 The main elements at a glance 5
2. Starting up 6
2.1 Installing the wheels 7
2.2 Switching on the system 8
2.3 Switching off the system 8
2.4 Removing the wheels 8
2.5 Transporting and storing the wheels as vehicle luggage 9
2.6 Additional instructions on driving mode 10
2.6.1 Travelling using the manual wheelchair wheels 10
2.6.2 Travelling with the e-fix wheels in pushing mode 10
2.6.3 Travelling with the e-fix wheels in motorised operation 11
2.6.4 Range 11
3. Safety instructions and precautions when driving
with the e-fix 12
3.1 General instructions 12
3.2 Information on driver training 12
3.3 Safety instructions 13
3.4 Obstacles 14
3.5 Danger areas and hazardous situations 14
4. Battery pack 16
4.1 Displays on the battery pack 16
4.2 Inserting the battery pack 17
4.3 Removing the battery pack 17
4.4 Displays on the battery charger 18
4.5 Charging the battery pack 18
4.6 Energy recovery (recuperation) 19
4.7 General information on charging the battery pack 20
4.8 Safety instructions for the battery charger and
the charging process 20
4.9 Safety instructions for the battery pack 21
4.10 Storing the battery pack 21
4.11 Safety instructions and precautions on how to transport
and ship the battery pack 21
5. Control unit 22
5.1 Fitting and removing the control unit 22
5.2 Control unit functions 22
5.2.1 Switching on the system 22
5.2.2 Switching off the system 23
5.2.3 Driving with the joystick 23
5.2.4 Spotlight 23
5.2.5 Warning signal 24
5.2.6 Limiting the speed 24
5.2.7 Immobiliser 25
5.3 Control unit menus 26
5.3.1 Menu structure (overview) and associated buttons
on the control unit 26
5.3.2 Displays in the user screen 26
5.3.3 Accessing the menus 27
5.3.4 User mode menu 28
5.3.5 Display menu 28
5.3.6 Reset daily kilometres menu 28
5.3.7 Setting menu 29
5.4 Setting the local language when starting up
the e-fix for the first time 30
5.5 User parameters 30
6. Warnings and error messages 31
7. Storage, care, maintenance, disposal 33
7.1 Storage 33
7.2 Care 33
7.3 Re-use 33
7.4 Maintenance 33
7.5 Disposal 34
8. Warranty, guarantee and liability 34
8.1 Warranty for defects 34
8.2 Guarantee of durability 34
8.3 Liability 34
9. Technical data 35
10. Labels 36
11. Product safety information 37
12. Important information about changing seats 38
13. Important information about air transport 38
14. Using the wheelchair as a vehicle seat 38
15. Important legal information for the user of
this product 39
16. Your Contact Person (USA only) 39
Optional accessories
A - Swivel arm for the control unit 40
B - Intuitive attendant control 41
C - Opti-Box 43
D - Attendant control unit 43
E - Anti-tippers 44
This operating manual provides information about the products
• e-fix E35, up to 120 kg user weight, size of wheels: 22” or
24” puncture proof
• e-fix E36, up to 160 kg user weight, size of wheels: 24” punc-
ture proof
both called “e-fix” in the following.
41.0001.4.99.10
As of: 2021-02-22
This operating manual is available for download on our web-
site www.alber.de.
If you require a version that is written in a larger font, con-
tact our Alber Service Center.