3. General safety instructions for driving with the e-motion
The operation of the e-motion wheels is similar to the manual wheels you have used so
far. This means that you can move your wheelchair with the push rims [9] as usual. The
power assist function of the e-motion will cause the wheelchair to react or function more
quickly and at a greater speed. Do not engage the push rims abruptly, suddenly or too
forcefully to avoid unintended movements. Always engage the push rims in a smooth,
uniform and gentle manner. (See Chapter 6).
After being trained on the e-motion, practice driving until you are comfortable that you
can properly and safely utilize the power assist function. This will help you to thoroughly
familiarize yourself with the drive and its features.
Adjust the parking brakes [16] of your wheelchair to the e-motion wheels to prevent unintentional rolling away. If this has not been
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done, contact the specialty dealership authorized by Alber and have the brakes readjusted.
e-motion with remote control (optional):
First select power stage 1 for the initial driving attempts. Switch only to power stage 2 after you have thoroughly familiarized yourself •
with the power assistance of the drive.
e-motion without remote control:
After you have been properly trained on the e-motion, begin driving slowly, on level surfaces and in locations free of obstacles. •
Important information
Learn and familiarize yourself with the e-motion’s power assist function characteristics in areas without obstacles.
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Before driving the e-motion on slopes or hills, master handling and operating the device safely on flat terrain. •
Always adjust your speed to the surroundings and surface to safely circumvent obstacles that may suddenly occur or to stop your wheel- •
chair timely and safely.
Always drive up slopes with full battery packs.
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Although the wheels continue to run when the battery packs are empty, the power assistance for the rolling motion and especially the
braking maneuver is no Ionger available!
Special care and caution must be exercised when driving down slopes of any kind. Adjust your speed and braking as needed to maintain
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safe control.
When descending slopes with fully charged battery packs and at too high a speed, a forced shut-down of the e-motion due to overvolt-
age can occur. Although the wheels continue to run, the power assistance for the braking process is no longer available!
For this reason, drive down slopes only at a low speed to avoid suddenly occurring obstacles or to bring the wheelchair to a stop.
Observe the information, safety and hazard notes of your wheelchair manufacturer. They apply also for driving with the e-motion.
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Drive slowly on downhill slopes with fully charged battery packs!
The system may shut down automatically at fully charged battery packs and at high speed. Reduce your speed for
this reason to maintain safe control.
Overcome obstacles (e.g. curbs) only by driving backward, if possible. The maximum permitted height of the
obstacle is 50 mm.
Attention! When driving over obstacles backward, the proper function of the Alber anti-tippers is not guar-
anteed! Therefore, drive slowly and carefully in reverse until the wheels of your e-motion touch the obstacle.
Then, carefully drive over the obstacle. The assistance of an accompanying person is strongly recommended.
Observe the safety and hazard notes in Chapter 11!
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