z10 – Push and Brake Assist
z10-ce – Add-On Drive with Tiller Control
Product Information
z10
The z10 does Double Duty
The z10 is a powerful push and brake assist for wheelchairs. It can also be converted into the z10-ce add-on drive
with tiller control quickly and easily. In this product version, the user drives and controls the wheelchair independently.
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z10
Push and Brake Assist for the Attendant
Pushing a wheelchair can put great strain on nursing staff
and family members. The z10 push and brake assist makes
it easier for the attendant to push the wheelchair - over
longer distance, on uneven surfaces or when additional
power is needed to go uphill. While driving downhill, the
attendant can rely on the secure braking function.
Easy Installation
The z10 push and brake assist is attached below the seat
bottom from the rear. In order to do so, an adapter plate is
permanently mounted to the wheelchair frame so that the
z10 can be attached or removed as needed.
z10-ce
Add-On Drive with Tiller Control for
Independent Driving
In the z10-ce product version, the user can drive the wheelchair with tiller control independently. The user continues
to benefit from the advantages of a manual wheelchair,
such as manoeuvrability and ease of transportation, while
enjoying the ability to move about independently both
indoors and outdoors. The intuitive tiller control control is
easy and safe to operate, even for inexperienced drivers.
Easy Handling
The z10 push and brake
assist can be converted
to the z10-ce product
version at any time.
Only a few components,
which can be ordered
from a specialist dealer,
z10-ce retrofitting kit
are required.
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The z10 in Daily Use
Ultimate Operating Performance
Easy Handling
• Optimum traction, even when going uphill or downhill • Clearly arranged control panel with large display
• Easy battery removal, charged on the product or
(up to 20%), thanks to the rear-mounted drive
• Crossing obstacles with a height of up to 5 cm is
no problem
separately in just 4 hours
• Easy removal of the tiller control control (click mecha-
• Very good operating performance, also on uneven
nism) allows the user to drive close to tables
surfaces, thanks to the motor unit suspension and
Adaptable to the User
generous ground clearance of 8 cm
• Range of up to 32 km for pushing and driving, no
• The direction of the driving levers, tiller control
creeping loss of battery capacity thanks to the latest
height and control panel angle can be adapted to
battery technology
meet ergonomic requirements
• Speed control up to 6 km/h in 5 levels at the push
• Programmable drive-away lock
of a button
• Excellent manoeuvrability, including indoors
• Very quiet operation
Click mechanism of tiller control
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Adjustable levers
Clearly arranged control panel
Retrofitting Made Easy
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Thanks to the sophisticated adapter system, the z10 is
When the z10 add-on drive is used for independent driving,
compatible with many different wheelchairs. An adapter
the additional z10-ce driving module is adapted to the
plate is permanently mounted to the wheelchair for this
front of the drive unit and secured.
purpose. This allows the z10 to be attached and removed
from the rear at any time.
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Thanks to the click mechanism, the tiller control can be
Now the user can drive and control the wheelchair inde-
easily switched between the front and rear.
pendently.
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Manoeuvrable and Easy
to Transport
Thanks to its modular structure, the
z10 is very easy to store and transport. It can be removed from the
wheelchair and separated into several, not too heavy components in
a few simple steps.
After installation, the wheelchair with
z10 is neither wider nor longer than
before.
The Energy Behind It
Loss of Capacity over Charging /
Battery with lithium technology
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Discharging Cycles
The use of modern lithium technology for the battery
of the z10 offers significant advantages over conven-
100%
75%
tional battery types.
Lithiumion
•Noticeable range increase - the z10 manages up to 32 km with a
battery weight of just 3.8 kg
•Flexible charging and discharging without the loss of battery capacity
Charging /
Discharging
Cycles
0
500
1000
(no memory effect)
•Long battery life (up to 1,000 complete charging cycles) so that long
excursions are possible even with older batteries
•Special lithium charger for safe charging - on the product or separately
The lithium cells in the battery are securely positioned in a cell holder.
In addition, a safety circuit monitors important parameters such as the
charging current and temperature.
Interior view of the battery
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50%
100%
Unlike conventional batteries, the lithium-ion battery of the
z10 retains over 75% of its original capacity after 1,000
charging cycles.
Technical Data
z10
z10-ce
General
Housing
Metal: Anthracite metallic
Drive wheel
Steering caster
10", airless, grey
Not relevant
Anti-tipper
8" dual wheel, airless, grey
Swinging anti-tipper
Driving Data
Speed
Max. speed 6 km/h, 5 levels, continuous fine adjustment within each speed level
Range
32 km according to ISO 7176-4
Max. climbing ability
20%
Maximum obstacle height
Turning radius
5 cm
Depending on the radius of the manual wheelchair
Weights
Drive unit (without battery)
21 kg
Tiller control with control panel
1.5 kg
Battery pack
3.8 kg
Wheelchair adapter plate
1.0 kg
z10-ce steering caster unit with adapter
Not relevant
8.0 kg
Total weight, z10 without adapter plate
26.3 kg
34.3 kg
Maximum load capacity (including wheelchair)
160 kg
Minimum load capacity
20 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Drive unit including battery
335 x 580 x 450 mm
Tiller control with control panel
Wheelchair with z10
550 x 520 x 180 mm
Depends on the manual wheelchair, z10 does not change dimensions
Electrical Installation
Lithium-ion battery
24V / 18.4 Ah
Charging time (battery drained)
Battery lifespan (complete charging cycles)
Approx. 4 h
700 cycles (subsequently 80% charging capacity)
Control unit
enAble 40
Operating voltage
24 V DC
Motor power
100 W
Self-contacting
Light module (front)
Yes
Not relevant
Optional: Hella HL 2000
Wheelchair Adaptation
Minimum seat height
38 cm
Minimum seat width
38 cm
Adaptation system
Attachment bolt with locking pin
Compatible Otto Bock wheelchairs
Start M2/M3/M5, Motus, Avantgarde T/VR
Compatible third-party wheelchairs
Adaptable to most wheelchair models commonly available on the market, limitations depending on
the product design of the wheelchair, please request a list from Otto Bock
Charger
Type
Mains plug
Mentzer
Euro-plug, 2-pin
Power requirements
230 V
Mains frequency
50 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
170 x 140 x 85 mm
1.3 kg
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Max-Näder-Straße 15 · 37115 Duderstadt/Germany · Phone +49 5527 848-1590 · Telefax +49 5527 848-1676
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