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Owner’s manual

Chairman 2k/2s

US

Summary of Contents for Chairman 2k

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Page 3: ... the Permobil group Permobil Inc USA 6961 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon TN 37090 USA Phone 800 736 0925 Fax 800 231 3256 Email info permobilus com Permobil AB Box 120 861 23 Timrå Sweden Tel 46 60 59 59 00 Fax 46 60 57 52 50 E mail info permobil se ...

Page 4: ...Owner s Manual Chairman 2k 2s Owner s manual Chairman 2k 2s Produced and published by Permobil AB Sweden Edition no 6 2003 10 Order no 201155 US 0 PABnr 1155 6 ...

Page 5: ...12 Control panel 14 Accessories 22 Tool bag 22 Handling 23 General 23 Driving 23 Driving rules 26 Releasing the brakes 29 Charging the batteries 30 Transport 32 Transporting by air 33 Maintenance and repairs 34 General 36 Cleaning 37 Wheels 37 Batteries 37 Repairs 38 Changing fuses 38 Changing batteries 39 Changing inner tube front tire 40 Changing inner tube rear tire 41 Technical specifications ...

Page 6: ...a high speed and extended braking distance make for an increased risk of accidents Always use the positioning belt on the Chairman 2s Never drive rapidly or at full speed along narrow passages on narrow sidewalks etc where an incorrect maneuver or incorrect steering can cause an increased risk of accidents Keep in mind that driving along slopes have an effect on the wheelchair and could make it st...

Page 7: ...y on the arm supports of the seat Releasing the brakes In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and dry base before releasing the brakes Charging the batteries The batteries must be charged in a well ventilated room not in a closet Do not charge the batteries in a bathroom or wet room Use only chargers with a maximum 10A charging current mean value Whe...

Page 8: ...eries on page 30 31 if you are uncertain about how to do this Charging takes approximately 9 hours Specially adapted wheelchair If your wheelchair is marked with the decal specially adapted product it has been adapted to your requirements and wishes This means that its design and functions may differ from the text in the present Owner s manual or from the design and functions of other wheelchairs ...

Page 9: ... function General Fig 1 Front view 1 Seat 2 Chassis 3 Control panel 4 Rear wheel 5 Drive wheel 2 1 5 4 3 Fig 2 Rear view Overview Chairman 2k 2s with Corpus seat Owner s Manual Chairman 2k 2s Design and function Page 9 ...

Page 10: ...uvering panel makes it possible to raise the seat up to 7 3 4 to adapt the height to tables benches etc If the seat lift is raised from its lowest position the wheelchair s maximum speed is reduced by 50 Adjusting seat tilt angle The Chairman 2k 2s can be fitted with an electric seat tilt actuator adjuster which lets you adjust the angle of the seat The electric seat tilt actuator is controlled fr...

Page 11: ...matic or solid rubber tires Lights and reflectors In the standard configuration the wheelchair is equipped with reflectors front back and at the sides Front back lights and flashing indicators are available as accessories Fig 4 Reflectors Front reflectors Rear reflector Side reflector Owner s Manual Chairman 2k 2s Design and function Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...Page 12 Main fuse The main fuse is of the automatic type which can be reset after having been triggered It is located on the top side of the chassis behind the seat lift see Fig 6 Charging fuse The charging fuse is positioned at the front edge of the chassis cover under the charging outlet Charging fuse 15A Main fuse Chairman 2k 63A Chairman 2s 80A Fig 6 Fuses ...

Page 13: ... then controls the motors Shock absorbers The wheelchair is fitted with two shock absorbers with adjustable spring force If the weight of the user is not specified the wheelchair is supplied with the shock absorbers set to a standard value which is correct for a user from 110 154 lbs Adjusting spring force Adjustments should be made by someone familiar with the design and operation of the shock ab...

Page 14: ...most comfortable position in connection with manoeuvring The Control Panel can be mounted on either the right or left side depending upon the user s need The fig below shows the various functions of the control panel You can also have a seat control panel fitted to your wheelchair You can then choose whether you want to adjust the electrical seat functions from the seat control panel Fig 9 Control...

Page 15: ...ock the wheelchair to prevent unauthori zed use To lock the wheelchair it must be switched on the key should then be inserted into and withdrawn from the panel outlet the wheelchair will now be locked To unlock the wheelchair switch it on The maximum speed indicator will ripple up and down but driving will not be possible The key should now be inserted into and withdrawn from the panel outlet the ...

Page 16: ...ymbol red lamp and for both indicator lights green lamp If your wheelchair has lights both indi cator lamps flash too to attract attention NB This function works even when the start button is switched off Fig 13 Switch warning Fig 14 Speed selector Battery voltage indicator The window display on the control panel fig 12 shows the following indi cator lights from bottom to top Red Yellow Green Full...

Page 17: ...e wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick to the left or right The wheelchair is braked by moving the joystick back to the neutral position or letting it go Fig 17 Joystick Lights Press the switch to turn on the lights of the wheelchair Indicators Pressing the right or left arrow activa tes the chair s indicators if equipped Fig 15 Light indicator switches Warning horn Press the button to soun...

Page 18: ...ximum speed the chair will go back to drive mode using the present speed range Leg support Press MODE button twice The right foot plate indicator lamp is lit Move the joystick forward backwards to move the leg support out our in Make your adjustment and return to drive by pressing the MODE button once or go on to next step by moving the joystick to the right Seat lift Seat tilt Back rest Press MOD...

Page 19: ...on is pressed and is angled backwards when the bottom part of the button is pressed Leg support fig 18 4 The leg support moves forwards when the top part of the leg support button is pressed and backwards when the bottom part of the button is pressed Seat control panel The seat control panel is attached between the control panel and the right arm rest The control panel and seat control panel can a...

Page 20: ...ate the speed of the wheelchair forwards or back wards to turn and to brake Speed The speed is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards The speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick Small movement low speed Large movement high speed Fig 19 Regulation speed ...

Page 21: ... and function Page 21 Page 21 Turning and braking The wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick to the left or right The wheelchair is braked by moving the joystick back to the neutral position or letting it go Fig 20 Regulation turning ...

Page 22: ...s available for your wheelchair Fig 21 Tool bag Tool Area of use 1 Pair of protective goggles Work on the batteries 2 Set of Allen keys General maintenance adjustment of the seat 3 1 x 13 mm spanner General maintenance changing the battery 4 Seat lift crank Raising the seat 5 Security key Lock Unlock the wheelchair Tool bag The wheelchair is supplied with a tool bag which contains the following to...

Page 23: ...u must remember to drive very slowly on steep downhill slopes and not to drive over curbs and other obstacles higher than 3 inches Do not make the first test run on your own The test run is to find out how you and the wheelchair work together and you may need some assistance Driving 1 Switch on the wheelchair by pressing the start button on the control panel Fig 22 Start button ...

Page 24: ...first pressing the MODE button and then use the joystick to select the speed until the desired indicator lamp comes on for your type of driving Increase speed Step to the right Reduce speed Step to the left Fig 23 Speed selector Always bear in mind that high speed and extended braking distance entail an increased risk of accidents Always use the positioning belt when seated in your powered wheelch...

Page 25: ...a position just before the neutral position When the speed has been reduced you can let the joystick go Always bear in mind that high speed and extended braking distance entail an increased risk of accidents Always use the positioning belt when seated in your powered wheelchair NB The wheelchair moves at reduced speed if the seat is raised You can only drive at full speed if the seat is in its low...

Page 26: ...he wheelchair over curbs and other obstacles higher than 3 inches Do not drive down slopes with a gradient greater than 12 degrees Downhill slopes When driving downhill select the slowest speed and proceed with caution Take extra care when driving downhill on uneven surfaces e g grass gravel sand ice and snow Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 7 Max 12 Max 3 ...

Page 27: ...es Do not drive the wheelchair along slopes steeper than 10 degrees There is a risk of tipping Driving along slopes Do not drive up slopes steeper than 12 degrees Uphill slopes If you drive up slopes steeper than 12O there is a risk that the wheelchair cannot be maneuvered safely Max 12 Max 10 ...

Page 28: ...arrow sidewalks etc where an incorrect maneuver or incorrect steering can cause an increased risk of accidents Keep in mind that driving along slopes have an effect on the wheelchair and could make it steer to the side Never drive at full speed along slopes Use of the seat tilt function displaces the center of gravity which can have a negative effect on the chair s handling characteristics while i...

Page 29: ...ing the lever down When the brake release has been activated the wheelchair cannot be driven Check of brake release Check regularly approx once per month the brake release function by enga ging and disengaging the brake release a number of times Check to see if chair actually goes in and out of freewheel by pushing the chair Fig 30 Releasing the brakes In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away...

Page 30: ...eries in a bathroom or wet room Charging the batteries Take care when using metal objects in connection with work on the batte ries Short circuiting can easily cause an explosion Always use protective gloves and goggles Use only chargers with a maximum 10 A charging current mean value The effective value of the charging current must not exceed 12 A ...

Page 31: ... become completely discharged it is important that you recharge them as soon as possible If you delay before recharging them the batteries can be damaged Charging 1 Connect the charger cable from the charger to the charging socket Fig 32 on the wheelchair 2 Connect the charger to the 110 volt supply NB When the charger is connected the chair must not and cannot be driven NB The main fuse must alwa...

Page 32: ... fastening loops at the front and rear If the chair has to be transported in a van estate car or other vehicle it is extremely important that the chair is secured properly and that the fastening points used are well anchored in the vehicle If the chair is not properly secured and comes loose it can cause serious injury to persons in the vehicle and serious damage to the vehicle and itself ...

Page 33: ...eries shall be removed from the wheelchair and transported in special boxes provided by the airline Some airlines refuse to take acid batteries aboard at all so always check with the airline in question which rules apply See page 39 for how to remove the batteries The dimensions and weight of the wheelchair The weight and dimensions of the wheelchair are significant in relation to the type of airp...

Page 34: ...r Every wheelchair is subject to wear partly between the moving parts and partly on account of strains and stresses Therefore you must know how the wheelchair works how you are to drive it and use it correctly and how you are to look after it Preventive maintenance is intended to prevent faults If you look after your wheelchair it will work well and the risk of faults is reduced ...

Page 35: ...f accidents in connection with driving All modifications to and interventions in the vital systems of the wheelchair must be performed by a qualified service engineer Always contact a qualified service engineer in cases of doubt Set the circuit breaker to OFF before servicing the wheelchair s electronics Take care when using metal objects in connection with work on the batte ries Short circuiting ...

Page 36: ... of view of corrosion it is best for the chair if the room is a few degrees warmer than the surroundings which keeps the room drier Short term storage In order for the charging process to produce a battery with good capacity the temperature in the storage room should not be less than 41 F Storage at less than 41 F increases the risk that the battery is not fully charged when it is used and also in...

Page 37: ...he brake release function by enga ging and disengaging the brake release a number of times Batteries Storage Please note that batteries discharge of their own accord and that a discharged battery may freeze and burst when it is cold If the wheelchair is to be stored and not used for a long period of time the batteries must always be charged once per month to avoid damaging them NB The temperature ...

Page 38: ...you can reset it when it trips You reset it by switching it to the ON position The main fuse is located on the top side of the chassis behind the seat lift see Fig 35 NB If the main fuse trips it usually means that there is a serious electrical fault Check the cause carefully before you reset the circuit breaker Changing the charging fuse The fuse holder for the charging fuse is below the charging...

Page 39: ...tery covers by loose ning the knobs Fig 37 and drop the covers down 5 Use the battery straps to pull each battery completely out Fig 38 6 Loosen the battery connections Positive poles first then the negative poles Also look at the stickers on the inside of the battery covers 7 Lift the batteries away 8 Put in two new batteries using the battery straps Leave the straps on the new batteries 9 Connec...

Page 40: ... wear and reduces the range Therefore check regularly that the tires have a pressure of 29 psi 0 2 MPa Rotate the tire such that the valve stem is in the 12 o clock position if your tires contain liquid tire sealant 1 Unscrew the plastic caps on the air valves of the front and rear tires 2 Connect the air nozzle to the valve and adjust the tire pressure to the stipu lated level Fig 39 Filling valv...

Page 41: ...chair has pneumatic rear tires 1 Support the chair on blocks and let out the air 2 Split the rim by unscrewing the five socket head screws that hold the rim together 3 Replace the damaged tube 4 Assemble the rim with the tire making sure the tube doesn t get trapped between the two halves of the rim and inflate Therefore check regularly that the tires have a pressure of 29 psi 0 2 MPa ...

Page 42: ...n in the following pages are only applicable to the Chairman 2k 2s chassis with Corpus seat For size and weight information about each seat see the Owner s Manual accompanying the seat Technical specifications Length 43 Smallest transportation size length 33 width 26 height 27 Height 44 Width 26 ...

Page 43: ...airman 2k 2s Size and weight Length 43 Width 26 Height 44 Smallest transport size lxwxh 33x26x27 Weight incl batteries and Corpus seat 320 lbs Max battery size 10 25x6 75x8 25 Wheels Tire size front 300 x 8 Tire size back 210 x 65 Max air pressure front back tires 29 psi 0 2 MPa Performance Range 19 25 miles Turning distance 180 degrees 44 Ability to negoatiate obstacles 3 Hill climbing capability...

Page 44: ...as become panel loose Main fuse set in OFF Reset the main fuse position after for example See page 38 changing batteries Main fuse triggered See page 38 The wheelchair can not Battery charger connected Terminate the charging and be driven remove the charging cable from the charging outlet Brake release activated Reset the brake release Wheelchair locked with the Unlock the wheelchair security key ...

Page 45: ... page 18 19 Applies for electrical seat lift and seat tilt only The wheelchair will Main fuse set in OFF Reset the main fuse not charge position after for example See page 38 changing batteries Triggered charging fuse Carefully check possible due to fault in for example causes before replacing batteries charger charging See page 38 cables charging outlet EVENT POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ...

Page 46: ...0 lights Error signals an error has arisen and the wheelchair can not be driven Error signals The number of blinking lights indicate what the problem could be Note the number of blinking lights Turn off the wheelchair Turn the wheelchair back on again If the error persists count the number of blinking lights check possible causes and solutions in the table on the adjoining page NB Possible error s...

Page 47: ...e control panel Charger connected Short circuit right drive motor Check the condition of the battery Check the connection between the battery and the control unit Check the battery and the connections between the battery and the control unit Check the connections to the magnetic brake Check the contacts to the output stage If the fault persists change the output stage Make sure the joystick isn t ...

Page 48: ...level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection At this time requested immunity level as per EN 60601 1 2 is 3 V m The immu nity level of this powered wheelchair model as shipped with no further modifi cation is 20V m in the range of 26 MHz to 950 MHz There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvi...

Page 49: ...stem of the powered wheelchair WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference EMI from sources such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters Following the warnings lis ted below should reduced the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do ...

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