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KLEIN.
LEICHT.
WENDIG.
Elektrischer Zusatzantrieb
Gebrauchsanweisung
User manual
Instructions d'utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
Istruzioni per l'uso
Brugsvejledning
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning
Instruktionsbok
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Code 11 means what

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April 3, 2025

Code S11 means that the wheels may be incorrectly installed. To resolve it, swap the two wheels from left to right and right to left. If the error changes from S10 to S11 after swapping, swap the wheels again.

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  • Page 1 KLEIN. LEICHT. WENDIG. Elektrischer Zusatzantrieb Gebrauchsanweisung User manual Instructions d’utilisation Manual de instrucciones Istruzioni per l‘uso Brugsvejledning Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning Instruktionsbok...
  • Page 2 Service Center (Deutschland) Montag bis Donnerstag von 8.00 - 18.00 Uhr Freitags von 8.00 - 16.00 Uhr erreichbar unter Telefon (0800) 9096-250 (gebührenfrei)
  • Page 4 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection). All alber power-drives have an immunity level of 20 V/m; adventure has an immunity level of even 30 V/m.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7.4 Disposal 2.6.1 Travelling using the manual wheelchair wheels 8. Warranty, guarantee and liability 2.6.2 Travelling with the e-fix wheels in pushing mode 8.1 Warranty for defects 2.6.3 Travelling with the e-fix wheels in motorised operation 8.2 Guarantee of durability 2.6.4 Range...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 7: Signs And Symbols

    The symbols used on the labels (see chapter 10) and in some parts of this operating manual are explained in the following. The e-fix conforms to the requirements laid down in the European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the applicable sections of standard DIN EN 12184.

  • Page 8: Permissible Conditions Of Use/Locations Of Operation

    Particularly observe the safety instructions and precautions from chapter 3. When not in use, do not expose your e-fix to strong sunlight for long periods of time. This could cause the motor to heat up and in an extreme case, not be able to operate at full power. Even plastic parts age quicker under intense sunlight.

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    We recommend using only original accessories supplied by Alber. The e-fix is designed in such a way that it performs best when using Alber original accessories. Alber GmbH shall not be liable for damage to the product or accidents (e.g. fires) caused by a malfunction of non-original accessories or spare parts. The warranty does not cover repairs for damage caused by malfunction of non-original accessories.

  • Page 10: Starting Up

    The e-fix control unit should have already been set up by your specialist dealer to your local language. If this is not the case you will be prompted when you first start up the device to set the local language (see chapter 5.4).

  • Page 11: Installing The Wheels

    2.1 Installing the wheels From a technical point of view, the stub axles [11] of the e-fix wheels are similar to the stub axles of your usual manual wheelchair wheels. In this respect you can attach the e-fix wheels to your wheelchair in the usual way.

  • Page 12: Switching On The System

    2.2 Switching on the system If the two e-fix wheels, as described in chapter 2.1, have been correctly attached to your wheelchair and are engaged, you can now switch on the system using the control unit [9] (see chapter 5.2.1) and start using your wheelchair.

  • Page 13: Removing The Wheels

    Before removing the e-fix wheels, the control unit must be switched off. When laying the e-fix wheels down or setting them aside, take care of the stub axle [11] and the socket [10] on the rear of the wheel. Neither part should be damaged.

  • Page 14: Additional Instructions On Driving Mode

    2.6 Additional instructions on driving mode 2.6.1 Travelling using the manual wheelchair wheels Chapter 2 has already explained how the e-fix wheels are attached to your wheelchair or removed. You can therefore choose to continue to use the conventional, manually oper- ated wheels of your wheelchair in addition to the electrically operated e-fix wheels.

  • Page 15: Travelling With The E-Fix Wheels In Motorised Operation

    2.6.4 Range All e-fix users are interested in the range of the system. In general, this is about 16 km with a standard built-in battery pack (6 Ah), about 22 km for a battery pack of 7.5 Ah.

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions And Precautions When Driving With The E-Fix

    You should exercise particular caution when driving on slopes of any kind. If driving down slopes with a fully charged battery pack at a high speed, this can lead to a reduction in speed or the e-fix being forced to shut down due to overvoltage. Drive down slopes in these cases at a slow speed. This is advisable in any case to avoid any obstacles that suddenly appear or to stop the wheelchair.

  • Page 17: Safety Instructions

    Attach the original anti-tippers of the wheelchair manufacturer or the optional Alber anti-tippers to your wheelchair. Before every journey, check the e-fix wheels. If the tyres have reached their wear limit (you can no longer see the tread), the e-fix must not be used.

  • Page 18: Obstacles

    3.5 Danger areas and hazardous situations The wheelchair driver must decide in each case whether it is safe to use the e-fix for the intended trip based on factors such as driving experience and physical strength.
  • Page 19 Proceed with special caution when driving over ramps or lifting platforms of vehicles. Before lifting or lowering the wheelchair on the ramp or lifting platform, keep the e-fix a safe distance from the kerb and switch it off. Also apply the wheelchair parking brakes. This prevents inadvertent movement or drive commands.

  • Page 20: Battery Pack

    4.1 Displays on the battery pack The battery pack that is required for operating the e-fix is fitted as standard underneath the wheelchair seat. The available capacity of the battery pack is displayed by white LEDs [27] that light up as soon as the control unit is switched on. If the control unit is switched off, the capacity can be displayed by quickly pressing the info button [26].

  • Page 21: Removing The Battery Pack

    [23] plug into one of the battery pack sockets [29]. The connection is locked automatically by a magnetic closure. These few steps mean that your e-fix is once again ready for use. There is a socket [29] on the left and right of the battery pack [8].

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery Pack

    4.4 Displays on the battery charger If the charger is connected by the mains plug [32] to a live socket (100 – 240 VAC), the LED display [34] lights up green. If the charger is disconnected from the mains, the LED display [34] goes out. The charging progress is shown in the LED displays on the battery pack (see following chapter).

  • Page 23: Energy Recovery (Recuperation)

    If the e-fix is not going to be used for an extended period (more than one day), the battery pack should not be left charging.

  • Page 24: General Information On Charging The Battery Pack

    Do not charge any other batteries with the charger; only charge the e-fix battery pack. If the e-fix is not going to be used for an extended period (more than one day), the battery pack should not be left on the e-fix. Dis- connect the charger from the mains socket first before disconnecting it from the battery pack.

  • Page 25: Safety Instructions For The Battery Pack

    4.10 Storing the battery pack The service life of a battery pack is partly dependent on its storage location. Therefore do not leave the battery pack or the e-fix wheels in hot locations for prolonged periods. In particular, use the boot of a car parked in the sun only for transport rather than as a storage location.

  • Page 26: Control Unit

    5.2 Control unit functions 5.2.1 Switching on the system If the two e-fix wheels have been correctly attached to your wheelchair as described in chapter 2.1, you can now switch on the system using the control unit [9]. Do not touch the joystick or controls of the control unit when switching the system on.

  • Page 27: Switching Off The System

    Apply the parking brake of your wheelchair so that it cannot roll away. 5.2.3 Driving with the joystick The e-fix is driven using the joystick [14] by means of which the driver can determine the speed and the direction of travel.

  • Page 28: Limiting The Speed

    By pressing button [17] a warning signal sounds on the control unit. 5.2.6 Limiting the speed The minimum speed of your e-fix is 0.5 km/h, which can be increased in increments and to a maximum speed of 6 km/h when fully extending the joystick [14].

  • Page 29: Immobiliser

    The e-fix can no longer be operated. The “Immobiliser active” message remains visible in the display until the e-fix is directly switched off by you or by the automatic cut- off. However, the immobiliser remains active! When the e-fix is switched on again, the immobiliser –...

  • Page 30: Menu Structure (Overview) And Associated Buttons On The Control Unit

    The parameters of most of the functions stored in the control unit program can be customised by the wheelchair user. Other parameters, including those that significantly influence the driving characteristics of the e-fix, can only be modified by your specialist dealer. Your spe- cialist dealer would be happy to advise you of the available options.

  • Page 31: Displays In The User Screen

    50 51 5.3.2 Displays in the user screen When the control unit is switched on, the Alber start screen (if activated) appears first 9:30 28.06.14 and after about 3 seconds this changes to the user screen illustrated in the adjacent diagram.

  • Page 32: Display Menu

    5.3.4 User mode menu 9:30 28.06.14 Select the user mode menu and press the menu function button [16] to access the associated sub menu. The sub menu shows the user mode screen, which lists the parameters TOUR, ECO, SPORT and (if activated) CUSTOM. Move the joystick [14] forwards or backwards to move the parameters through a black bar on the display.
  • Page 33 By moving the joystick [14] to the left or right you can display the individual details in metric or imperial measurements. Programming sub menu Your specialist dealer has exclusive access to this sub menu to modify or customise para- meters relating to the user features of the e-fix.

  • Page 34: Setting The Local Language When Starting Up The E-Fix For The First Time

    5.4 Setting the local language when starting up the e-fix for the first time When starting up the e-fix for the first time you need to set the required language. This step is generally carried out by your specialist dealer before delivering the e-fix. If this is not the case, proceed as follows: Turn on the control unit by pressing the on/off button [19].

  • Page 35: Warnings And Error Messages

    6. Warnings and error messages 9:30 28.06.14 In the event of a malfunction, the control unit display will show a visual error indication on the left-hand side and an error code on the right-hand side (code M52 in the accom- CODE panying example).
  • Page 36 Switch the system off and then on again. If an error code appears in the display that is not listed in the table, switch the e-fix off and on again. If an error is not resolved by doing this, please contact your specialist dealer. Depending on the type of error, the...

  • Page 37: Care, Safety Inspections (Maintenance) And Disposal

    For this reason do not clean the individual components of the e-fix under running water or with a high-pressure cleaner. Ensure that no liquid or moisture reaches the wheel hub. Cleaning the e-fix is therefore a task that must be carried out with special care. Please observe the following instructions in particular: Clean the surface of the wheels with a dry or slightly damp cloth.

  • Page 38: Warranty, Guarantee And Liability

    8. Warranty, guarantee and liability 8.1 Warranty for defects Alber guarantees that the e-fix is free of defects at the time of delivery. This warranty expires 24 months after the date of delivery of the e-fix. 8.2 Guarantee of durability Alber provides a 24-month durability warranty for your e-fix.

  • Page 39: Technical Data

    0.6 kg Battery holder 0.7 kg 0.7 kg Total weight 18.9 kg 19.3 kg Wheel tyres of e-fix E35 Name Model and type Size (inches) Air pressure in bar and kPa Schwalbe Downtown HS 342, Active Line, black/grey, 22 x 1 3/8 or...

  • Page 40: Labels

    1 0. Labels There are labels on the e-fix components which include various product details. In the event of a system defect, individual components can be replaced by your specialist dealer as part of the Alber exchange parts pool. Your specialist dealer will need some of the information given on the labels.
  • Page 41 Beachten Sie die Hinweise zum Laden und zum Transport in der Gebrauchsanweisung. For charging and transportation, read operating instructions. Alber GmbH Vor dem Weißen Stein 21 72461 Albstadt, Germany Phone: +49 7432 2006-0 Fax: +49 7432 2006-299...

  • Page 42: Appendix A - Anti-Tippers

    When using Alber anti-tippers, two further brackets are fitted to your wheelchair in which the anti-tippers are inserted. The following instructions and safety precautions apply.
  • Page 43 Whilst doing so, pull the wheelchair by its handles a little upwards and to the rear until the wheelchair has been raised and the anti-tippers click into a fixed position. Now, you can fit or remove a wheel. If you are fitting or removing e-fix wheels, these need to be switched off.
  • Page 44 Important operating and safety instructions Jacking up the wheelchair is not permitted when the wheelchair user is still seated. Anti-tippers are not transfer rollers. Do not move the wheelchair when it is jacked up. Caution must be exercised when moving or collapsing the anti-tip- pers, particularly when manually adjusting or activating.

  • Page 45: Appendix B - Swivel Arm For The Control Unit

    Appendix B – Swivel arm for the control unit To make it easier to drive up to the table edge we recommend fitting the optional swivel arm. This enables the control unit to be swivelled out, away from its original position. Press the cap [74] and swivel the control unit [9] completely to the side.

  • Page 46: Appendix C - Intuitive Attendant Control

    Press button [4] of the attendant control to switch it off. If the control unit is still switched on when you do this it will immediately take control of the e-fix. To fully shut down the e-fix you need to switch it off using the control unit (see chapter 5.2.2).
  • Page 47 Tilting or lifting the wheelchair using attendant control or the additional handle (optional accessory) is not permitted.

  • Page 48: Appendix D - Opti-Box

    When you first insert the speed stop limit switch the speed is reduced to 50% of the maximum speed. When the switch is closed, the e-fix continues to travel at maximum speed. The reduced speed can be modified by your specialist dealer.
  • Page 50 Ihre Alber-Vertretung / Your Alber representative / Votre représentation Alber / Vostra rappresentanza Alber / Su representación Alber / Din Alber representant / Din Alber-agenturene / Uw distributeur Alber / Deres Alber-repræsentation Alber GmbH Vor dem Weißen Stein 21 72461 Albstadt-Tailfingen...

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