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1. Introduction
1.1 Indications for use
The e-fix is an add-on drive for wheelchairs. The e-fix E35/E36 turns a manually propelled wheelchair into a powered wheelchair. It is
intended for medical purposes to provide a means for a disabled person to take over the propulsion of the wheelchair and increase mobility
and flexibility.
1.2 Important safety notes – please observe carefully at all times
The e-fix is an add-on drive for wheelchairs. For safety reasons, it must only be operated by persons who
• have been instructed in its handling,
• can move and coordinate both hands or arms without major restrictions,
• have the physical and mental ability to safely operate the wheelchair with the e-fix wheels attached to it in all possible situations (e.g.
road traffic) and, in the event of the e-fix wheels failing to work, are able to brake the wheelchair and stop safely.
A one-to-one instruction session on handling and operating the device is included in the scope of delivery. Please contact your specialist
dealer or Alber GmbH agent to arrange for a training session. The instruction is free of charge.
If you feel a little unsure about how to handle your e-fix please contact your specialist dealer for advice.
In the event of technical faults, please contact your specialist dealer or the Alber Service Center, telephone 0800 9096 250 (toll-free; only
applies within the Federal Republic of Germany).
When operating the e-fix, observe the specifications of the wheelchair manufacturer (e.g. maximum slope, air pressure of tyres etc.), and
strictly adhere to the operating instructions of the wheelchair. Never exceed any of the specified limit values.
We recommend refraining from using the e-fix in locations that are exposed to strong electric fields.
In rare cases, the operation of the e-fix may interfere with other electrical devices such as anti-shoplifting barriers in department stores.
You must not use the e-fix on escalators or moving walkways.
The e-fix have to be switched off while doing sports in the wheelchair, for example weightlifting or something similar.
Combining the e-fix with accessories that have not been approved by Alber is also prohibited.
Therefore, do not start using the e-fix before you have been properly instructed in its operation by an
authorised specialist dealer or an agent of Alber GmbH.
1.3 Proper use of the e-fix
Wheelchairs that are fitted with e-fix wheels are designed exclusively for transporting persons with a walking disability.
The e-fix must only be fitted to and operated by wheelchairs that are listed in Alber’s bracket database.
1.4 Handling instructions
Do not attach any parts other than the accessories that have been approved for use by Alber. Similarly, the e-fix and its accessories must
not be technically modified.
The e-fix must only be operated under the following conditions:
• Full compliance with the information, instructions and recommendations contained in this operating manual
• The e-fix is only operated by a person who has been instructed in its use
• No technical modifications have been made to the e-fix by the user or by any third party.
An instructed person is a person who has been instructed in the operation of the e-fix and in his/her tasks and who has been made aware
of the possible hazards associated with improper use of the device. In general, this is the user of the wheelchair to which the e-fix is fit-
ted. The instruction session is provided by the authorised specialist dealer or by an agent of Alber GmbH. It is strictly prohibited for any
uninstructed or unqualified persons to use the e-fix.
The e-fix must not be used for any purpose that contravenes the intended use of the device. This particularly applies to all types of load
transportation such as transporting household objects or additional people. Proper use includes complying with the information specified
in this manual on carrying out safety checks and observing and adhering to the safety precautions and hazard warnings for driving.
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