The Alber e-fix
Electrical add-on drive for your wheelchair
The Alber e-fix is an electrical add-on drive for your wheelchair which allows you to cover longer distances quickly and easily. The conversion is so easy: just swop the drive wheels and install the battery pack and control unit and you're ready to go!
The motors are neatly concealed within the wheel hubs. Almost all current types of wheelchair can be retro-fitted with e-fix in this way. This means that you can continue to use a wheelchair that has been optimally adjusted to suit you. The fully charged battery provides a range of around 30 km.
Simple to use
It is so easy to control your wheelchair with e-fix you can get used to it almost at once. Buttons that are clearly arranged and easy to reach on the control unit ensure the easiest possible handling. You always have all the important information clearly in view on the easily legible display.
The speed can be varied continuously through the controller - the lower the speed selected, the more agile the driving behaviour. You steer and the e-fix thinks for you!
More freedom in daily life
Thanks to its incredible manoeuvrability, the e-fix is the ideal companion, especially indoors. Turning on the spot and manoeuvring in confined spaces are its speciality. The e-fix is also very easy to push by hand if the situation requires it: just uncouple the drive wheels with a simple movement and your wheelchair can be propelled manually in the usual way - either by using the outer wheels for the hands or by another person pushing.
Convenient technology on the move
A big advantage of the e-fix is its low weight. This makes it very easy to load into a car. Just undo the quick-release device and the e-fix components can be removed from the wheelchair in a moment, without the need for any tools. No part weighs more than 9 kg. It's just as quick and easy to reassemble when at your destination.
Your Questions Answered
What is the maximum weight of the user?
120 kg/ 19 st for the E25 model; 160 kg/ 25 st for the E26.
Can I use e-fix on my wheelchair?
The e-fix can be used with most models of wheelchairs. Brackets to attach the drive wheels are fastened onto the frame of the wheelchair.The manual wheels for your wheelchair can normally still be used.
How fast does the e-fix travel?
You can continuously vary the maximum speed between 1.2 and 6 kph. 9 driving settings offer you individual driving convenience, depending on your personal needs and circumstances.
Can the e-fix be used with attendant controlled chairs?
Yes. The holder that is available as an accessory allows the control unit to be installed in the push handles of the wheelchair.
How far can I travel with one charging of the battery?
Depending on the weight of the person, the sort of terrain, the temperature, the wheelchair settings and the surface of the ground, one charging of the battery is good for up to 16 km (10 miles). You can increase the range up to 30 km (18 miles) with the optional bigger battery pack.
How steep a ramp or gradient can the e-fix cope with?
The e-fix can manage gradients and slopes of up to 20%, depending on the wheelchair settings, the weight of the occupant and the ground.
Can the e-fix be put into a car?
Yes!. All the e-fix components can be easily removed from the wheelchair without needing any tools. Your wheelchair can still be folded up.
How much does the e-fix weigh?
Drive wheels: 7.8 kg/17 lb each (E25) / 8.8 kg/19 lb each (E26)
Battery: 9.0 kg/20 lb (E25) / 13.0 kg/28 lb (E26)
Control unit: 0.5 kg/1 lb (E25) / 0.5 kg/1 lb (E26)
Interface: 1.4 kg/3 lb (E25) / 1.4 kg/3 lb (E26)
Total weight: 26.5 kg/58 lb (E25() / 31.5 kg/69 lb (E326)
