Short Description

A battery powered electric drive system which connects to a manual wheelchair to provide the choice of self propulsion or electric drive on the one chair. Each system consists of two stub axle mounted wheels containing the motors, one battery pack with carrying pouch, a control unit with universal mounting, a mains charger and a power distribution unit.

Method Of Use

To Operate
* Turn wheel hubs to lock (anti free wheel)
* Press button on control - lights flash then green light stays on
* Red light flashes to give warning to release hand brakes
* Press red button to stop flashing
* Operate joystick to mobilise

Options

* 12 volt charging cable for a car (connect to cigarette lighter socket)
* Swivelling support for the control unit
* Control unit holder for an attendant
* 310mm to 710mm diameter wheels
* E-fix anti-tilt supports which mount onto rear of chair with two spring clip pins. Each support has two wheels on the inverted V shaped based. The base flips up if the chair is pulled backwards up a step / gutter

More Details

Attachments
* The system attaches to a standard folding or rigid frame electric wheelchair
* Drive wheels: to connect to wheelchair, pull out handle on hub and line up axle and battery power connections with appropriate holes on axle plates
* Batteries: are suspended in a hammock slung from the seat frame
* Control mounts onto right or left armrest

Control
* Proportional joystick control
* Security key immobilises chair if removed
* Speed control dial
* Battery charge indicator
* On/off green push button switch
* Red push button switch which flashes to give warning to release parking brakes

Technical Data
* Batteries: 2 x 12 volt 12 AH
* Charging Voltage: 12 volt DC
* Operating Voltage: 24 volt/12 volt
* Speed: Variable speed control 1.6 km/hr and 6.4 km/hr
* Motor Rating: 2 x 110 watts

Transporting
* All parts can be transported separately
* Weight of individual components:
* Battery pack: 10 kg
* Wheel with hub motor: 9.9 kg
* Charger: 2.8 kg
* Control Unit: 0.8 kg
* Brakes: Regenerative braking
* Suitable for folding or rigid frame chairs
* The control unit can be programmed for precise control of direction and speed of travel
* Several types of axle plates are available to fit the e-fix wheels to various wheelchair models

Place Of Manufacture

ALBER (GERMANY)

Standards

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