CE-Declaration of conformity The company AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH herewith declares that the products of the powered systems max-e are developed and produced in ac- cordance with the current regulations of the European Community 93/42/EG, 2007/47/EG and 2006/42/EG. This declaration loses all validity if an alteration of any kind not...
Max-e is appropriate for the application class A according to EN 12184 (Guidelines of the European Union). The range lies at 15 km instead of the norm´s 25 km; however, with an extra set of batteries the range can be in- creased to the required 25 km.
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Exit of the power line and socket for the charging cable = Battery pack = Connection to the wheelchair = Control unit = Entry of the power cable at the max-e 1.1.5 Display (main screen) = Display of the battery pack...
= 19,5 kg Limits concerning the attachment to wheelchairs possible at a seat width of 28 cm max. total weight admitted 200 kg (person, wheelchair, max-e) * continuously adjustable Speed 6 km / hours forward 3 km / hours backward...
= Cable for data transmission and power supply = special control unit with fitting socket = max-e power unit ...well as a power cable, battery bag, holding device for the control unit and an operator’s manual (no picture).
Please make sure that the brackets are tightly secured on the chair befo- re each use. Do not use the max-e if the screws are loose. In such case contact your dealer immediately.
Hook in the max-e into the bracket on both sides. Carefully insert the max-e Please insert the max-e with its wheelchair connections in a straight . line in reference to the brackets The device easily slides into the brackets by itself.
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Now put the plug of the power cable into its socket on the max-e. Afterwards you put the plug of the power cable into the corresponding so- cket on the battery pack.
2.5.1 Starter protection Please make sure that the joystick of the max-e is in neutral position before you start driving. Start using the joystick only after the major screen appears on the dis- play.
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Within a few seconds you may continue driving, since the driving axles remain active in the stand-by mode Should there be a situation when you do not need the max-e, simply remove it and put it...
Should you not be able to avoid freezing conditions, please make sure you move the max-e to a place with temperatures above 0° C at least one hour prior to ope- ration.
Anti-tilt support You may operate the max-e only with installed anti-tilt support If your wheelchair does not have a tilt support, which is standard with most wheelchair manufacturers, we can equip your wheelchair with the necessary anti tilt support as an optional accessory of the max-e.
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into the holding on the max-e. Please note the instructions written on the tilt supports. The one marked with an “R” ist the tilt support for the right side, the one marked with an “L” is the one for the left side, so that the dril- lings for the locking bolts correspond.
General information All general rules for the safe operation of a wheelchair remain valid when the max-e is used. To guarantee a safe operation of the max-e we must ask you to observe the following directions closely. Technical requirements The mounting of the brackets for the max-e or any alterations on them may only be performed by AAT Alber Antriebstechnik or their authorized person- nel.
Please note that during operation you cannot adjust the speed (see 5.1.1) Also you cannot turn off the max-e. The signal horn can be used at any time. Please turn off the max-e when you move from one chair to another...
Should you not be able to avoid freezing conditions, please make sure you move the max-e to a place with temperatures above 0° C at least one hour prior to ope- ration.
Please note that during operation you cannot adjust the speed (see 5.1.1) Also you cannot turn off the max-e. The signal horn can be used at any time. Rapid changeover from electrical power to manual operation of the wheelchair.
Control unit Your max-e is ready to use when you receive it. If the mounting was done cor- rectly, you can turn on the device and start driving. However, please acquaint yourself with the max-e’s driving qualities to get a feeling for the device’s various...
Once the activation is terminated the display shows the main screen Activating Main screen This screen appears during the entire drive with the max-e. It shows the . charging state of the battery pack...
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Turn off the device When you turn off the max-e the air in the pneumatic cylinder escapes by it- self and the motor shafts run in. At this point your wheelchair is ready to dri- ve manually once more.
Battery pack / control unit Both the battery pack and the control unit of the max-e are maintenan- ce-free and rechargeable. Their durability directly depends on the number of charging/discharging cycles. General information If you regularly charge the batteries and the control unit their durability in- creases.
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6.1.2 Charging the batteries in your vehicle By means of a voltage transformer you may even charge your battery pack while driving your car. First remove the power cable. Then fully insert the plug of the charger into the charging socket on the battery pack.
Exchange the fuses of the battery pack On the battery pack there is a drawer containing 2 fuses of 40 A each. . If the lower fuse is burnt out, echange it with the extra upper fuse ...
Trouble shooting - indication of malfunction Trouble shooting If you have problems operating your max-e, see whether you can remove them with the help of the following instructions. Problem Check and potential problem solving Is the charger connected to the max-e?
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Malfunction of the drive unit Explanation - Processor - Motorcontroller 1 The respective motor controller recognized an error Motorcontroller 2 Brake 1 The respective brake recognized an error Brake 2 Electronic system1 The respective electronic system recognized an error...
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7.2.2 Manual emergency unlocking key Should you not be able to solve a problem you might have, please first turn off the control unit. If the power shafts do not run in automatically, press the yellow emergency unlocking key on the side of the drive unit.
Maintenance The max-e is a low-maintenance device. To ensure the functioning and the safety of the max-e it must be checked every two years, even if there are no outer signs of damage on the device. In the interest of your safety the safety check or any repairs on the max-e may only be performed by AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH or their authori- zed personnel.
The max-e and its battery pack are products of long durability. However, if your max-e is old and has reached the end of its lifespan you may return its components to AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH or your local dealer to be recycled.
Warranty and liability Warranty The warranty of the max-e amounts to 24 months (6 months for the batte- ries) from the date of purchase. It covers errors of production and in the ma- terial. The waranty does not cover: •...