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2.5

Connected wheelchair

ConnectMe contains a radio transmitter. In
certain areas, radio transmission is not allowed
and ConnectMe must be set to flight mode

For more information, see the user manual of
your control panel:

https://documentation.permobil.com/
manuals/control_panels/

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Summary of Contents for F5 Corpus

Page 1: ...F5 Corpus User manual American English for Australia...

Page 2: ...the art medical device designed to achieve this goal by providing unparalleled convenience comfort and technology How to contact Permobil Permobil Australia 8 Viewbrook Close Seven Hills NSW 2147 Aus...

Page 3: ...Main circuit breaker 38 4 9 Wheelchair storage 38 4 10 Manual adjustments 39 4 10 1 Headrest 39 4 10 2 Headrest with link hardware 41 4 10 3 Backrest tilt 43 4 10 4 Removing the backrest 44 4 10 5 Ar...

Page 4: ...user manual and additional information concerning our products are available at www permobil com or by telephone Your power wheelchair is a complex medical device prescribed to you by your healthcare...

Page 5: ...Corpus is a front wheel drive power wheelchair for outdoor and indoor driving It is intended for people limited to a seated position The expected service life of this product is five years A Armrest...

Page 6: ...dth and length Height 1090 1170 mm 43 46 Width 650 790 mm 25 5 31 Length 1165 mm 46 Smallest transportation size Height 875 mm 34 5 Width 650 790 mm 25 5 31 Length 955 mm 38 Weight specification Wheel...

Page 7: ...es with a tool bag for maintenance and adjustments It contains the following tools Wrench general maintenance 11 mm 13 mm Allen keys general maintenance and seat adjustment 2 6 mm Socket wrench genera...

Page 8: ...stick Example of button functions A On off B Horn C Decrease maximum speed D Increase maximum speed For more information see the user manual of your control panel https documentation permobil com manu...

Page 9: ...e the wheelchair with something other than a standard joystick Button configuration for Omni2 A On off B Profile C Minus D Settings E LCD screen F Mode G Navigation H Plus For more information see the...

Page 10: ...a radio transmitter In certain areas radio transmission is not allowed and ConnectMe must be set to flight mode For more information see the user manual of your control panel https documentation perm...

Page 11: ...al Front reflectors Rear reflectors If the wheelchair is equipped with lights Permobil recommends that you use them whenever you drive near public rights of way Do not drive in the dark unless your wh...

Page 12: ...ive wheels have pneumatic tires or flat free foam filled tires The caster wheels have pneumatic tires or solid polyurethane tires Pneumatic tires Flat free foam filled tires Inflating the pneumatic ti...

Page 13: ...2 8 Tie down points The wheelchair is equipped with four tie down points used for transportation Two in the front and two in the rear Vehicle transportation See page 33 Overview 13...

Page 14: ...s located on the lower left side of the wheelchair chassis An additional serial number label is located on the seat lift You may need to lift the seat for better visibility The contents of the serial...

Page 15: ...for Permobil products are subject to continuous development Contact your nearest Permobil dealer for more information on the accessories available for your product Only use accessories that are author...

Page 16: ...2 11 Spare parts Spare parts must be ordered through your dealer Only use spare parts that are authorized by Permobil 16 Overview...

Page 17: ...2 12 User manual Main text area Main illustration area Text correlates to the illustration to the right Tool list Instruction steps Warning sign Chapter and page number 1 2 3 4 Overview 17...

Page 18: ...uld result in serious injury or death as well as damage to the product or other property CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage to the product or other pro...

Page 19: ...e or without an attendant you can get injured or cause property damage IMPORTANT Replace damaged charging components If either the charger plug or charger socket becomes damaged both must be replaced...

Page 20: ...and chest impacts with vehicle components The wheelchair is only designed and tested for use in this configuration If the wheelchair is used in another vehicle seating configuration you can be injure...

Page 21: ...Use the recommended tire pressure Use the recommended tire pressure If you overfill the tires they can explode and cause bodily injury IMPORTANT Electromagnetic fields The electronics in a power whee...

Page 22: ...rtant information about safety and proper use These labels are described in greater detail in this subchapter Do not remove labels from the wheelchair If a label becomes difficult to read or falls off...

Page 23: ...the main circuit breaker Read more on page 38 Freewheel mode The picture above the arrows indicates that the wheelchair is not in freewheel mode The pictures below the arrows indicate that the wheelc...

Page 24: ...wheelchair is a complex medical device not an automobile Due to the individualized nature of Permobil products your wheelchair is equipped with one of numerous different ways to drive it The most com...

Page 25: ...nal information on how to control your wheelchair refer to any other documentation received with your wheelchair or contact your Permobil dealer Turn off the power before you get in or out of the whee...

Page 26: ...is 25 C 77 F The driving range is affected by the battery temperature Temperatures below 25 C 77 F can shorten the driving range Temperatures below 25 C 13 F can harm your batteries Do not operate th...

Page 27: ...er obstacles up to 75 mm 3 If you drive over higher obstacles there is a greater risk of tipping and of damage to the wheelchair If a car lock is installed on the wheelchair it affects the ground clea...

Page 28: ...ion is a power adjustment Due to the custom nature of Permobil products your wheelchair is equipped with one of numerous different ways to adjust its seat functions For additional information on how t...

Page 29: ...ully when lifted or tilted 4 3 1 Seat lift The seat lift lifts and lowers the seat When the seat is lifted the maximum speed of the wheelchair can be reduced automatically or the ability to drive the...

Page 30: ...e control panel 4 3 3 Anterior tilt The anterior tilt has programmable positions to meet individual needs Typical tilt positions are 5 10 20 and 45 10 makes it easier to reach objects for instance on...

Page 31: ...light on the switch box or by a flashing turtle on the display of the control panel 4 3 5 Leg rest tilt The leg rest tilt tilts the leg rest When the leg rest is tilted the maximum speed of the wheel...

Page 32: ...e you connect the charger to the wall Charge the wheelchair as often as possible Do not use the wheelchair if the battery charge is low because you could become stranded If the batteries become comple...

Page 33: ...e the wheelchair If it can be driven contact your service technician WARNING Use freewheel mode cautiously 4 5 1 Entering freewheel mode 1 Make sure that the wheelchair is on level ground 2 Turn off t...

Page 34: ...objects from your wheelchair and store them safely before you transport your wheelchair in a motor vehicle If you transport a wheelchair in a motor vehicle with non crash tested accessories attached o...

Page 35: ...make transportation of the wheelchair easier you can remove or fold down the backrest This is done in a few simple moves See page 44 If necessary you can also remove the headrest See page 39 4 6 2 Us...

Page 36: ...isms cannot be pressed during a crash The shoulder belt restraint should be worn over the shoulder The pelvic belt restraint should be worn low across the pelvis and within the preferred zone of 30 to...

Page 37: ...ur power wheelchair 4 7 3 Preventing damage to wheelchair Since the wheelchair will be put with other goods in a confined space during the flight it is important to take preventive measures to minimiz...

Page 38: ...ain contact your service technician Use the lever at the back of the wheelchair to turn on and off or to reset the main circuit breaker Always turn off the control panel before you turn off the main c...

Page 39: ...tments The wheelchair can have functions that are adjusted manually Available functions vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair If you do not have the power lift function on your whe...

Page 40: ...e on the backrest 2 Adjust the height or depth to the preferred position 3 Tighten handle This is how you adjust the angle of the headrest 1 Loosen handle on the rear of the headrest 2 Adjust the head...

Page 41: ...he headrest It also shows you how to remove and install the headrest This is how you adjust the height of the headrest There are four different height settings on your headrest Setting is the lowest a...

Page 42: ...the screw at each link 2 Change the angle of the links as required 3 Tighten the screws This is how you adjust the angle of the headrest Allen key 5 mm 1 Loosen front screw in the top link 2 Adjust t...

Page 43: ...current settings 4 10 3 Backrest tilt You can adjust the backrest to several fixed positions From an upright position the backrest can be tilted a maximum of 45 1 Pull out handle of the quick acting...

Page 44: ...It is attached with Velcro Then carefully undo clip on the backrest and pull the upper part of the backrest straight up If needed you can also remove the headrest See 4 10 1 Headrest page 39 4 10 5 Ar...

Page 45: ...e are three swivel settings and and one locked setting Swivel settings Factory setting Locked Factory setting 0 to 15 Custom setting 15 to 15 Custom setting 0 to 30 This is how you change the swivel s...

Page 46: ...ust the height of the armrest You can see the current height of the armrest on the backrest The adjustment crank is located in the backrest Allen key 5 mm Adjustment crank 1 Loosen the four screws on...

Page 47: ...he armrest The lower lock nut has a left hand thread Wrench 14 mm 1 Loosen the two lock nuts on adjustment bar 2 Turn the adjustment bars to adjust the armrest angle to the preferred position 3 Tighte...

Page 48: ...he other way to adjust the angle of the armrest Allen key 5 mm 1 Move the screw from fixed position to flexible position 2 Adjust the armrest angle to the preferred position 3 Tighten screw 48 Wheelch...

Page 49: ...the preferred position 3 Release handle to lock the locking tube 4 Make sure that the leg rest is locked in position 4 10 7 Footplates This chapter shows you how to adjust the height and the angle of...

Page 50: ...n the locking screws 4 Make sure that the footplates are secured 5 Push the leg rest cover into place 6 Tighten the two screws This is how you adjust the angle of the footplates You can adjust the foo...

Page 51: ...apter shows you how to adjust the lumbar support The lumbar support consists of three cushions with Velcro If you want to adjust it simply remove the backrest cushion and adjust the lumbar support as...

Page 52: ...t This is how you adjust the height of the trunk support Allen key 5 mm 1 Remove the backrest cushion 2 Loosen screw on the backrest that holds the trunk support in place 3 Adjust trunk support to the...

Page 53: ...g rest must be in its most vertical position 90 to the seat before you can remove the knee support 1 Make sure that the leg rest is in its most vertical position 2 Press and hold latch 3 Lift the knee...

Page 54: ...ow you adjust the distance between the armrest and the control panel Allen key 5 mm 1 Loosen screw on the panel joint 2 Adjust the control panel to the preferred position 3 Tighten the screw This is h...

Page 55: ...panel to either side This is how you adjust the angle Allen key 4 mm 1 Remove screw on the side you want to angle 2 Loosen the other screw 3 Adjust the angle of panel to the preferred position 4 Tight...

Page 56: ...ntrol panel This is how you adjust the distance between the armrest and the control panel Leave a gap of at least 10 mm 0 4 between the armrest and the control panel Torque wrench Allen key 5 mm 1 Loo...

Page 57: ...This is how you adjust the angle of the control panel Allen key 4 mm Slide the panel to the preferred position You can loosen or tighten screw to adjust the resistance Wheelchair usage 57...

Page 58: ...s an accessory rail on each side of the seat frame where you can attach for example a positioning belt Wrench 10 mm 1 Screw the positioning belt in place in the rail s upper groove 2 Make sure that th...

Page 59: ...regularly A well maintained wheelchair lasts longer and has a lower risk of defects Only carry out maintenance and minor adjustments that are specified in the user manual All other maintenance service...

Page 60: ...elchair if necessary Make sure that the joystick panel and other control panels are not damaged Make sure that all removable parts are securely fastened Check positioning belts for wear and make sure...

Page 61: ...spection schedule Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Check that the freewheel mode and the freewheel lever work properly Complete inspection safety check and service performed by an authorized wheelchair dea...

Page 62: ...atches from shiny surfaces with car polish You can use either liquid or paste car polish After you have polished apply soft car wax to restore the original surface gloss 5 2 2 Plastics For normal clea...

Page 63: ...r any significant change in temperature or altitude Incorrect tire pressure can make the wheelchair unstable and difficult to drive It can also result in abnormal wear punctures a shorter driving rang...

Page 64: ...r is not fitted with support wheels and your weight increases to more than 100 kg 220 lb support wheels must be installed Contact your service technician Users above 110 kg 240 lb must have a seat dep...

Page 65: ...od knowledge of the wheelchair s electronics Event Possible cause Remedy The wheelchair does not start The batteries are discharged Charge the batteries The cable connection to the control panel has c...

Page 66: ...n too warm Turn off the wheelchair and wait for the motors to cool down The wheelchair switches itself off after a certain period of inactivity 20 30 minutes The energy saving mode has been activated...

Page 67: ...au support power wheelchairs 8 2 Standards and regulations This product fulfills the following requirements Electrically powered wheelchairs scooters and their chargers Requirements and test methods E...

Page 68: ...red doorway entry depth 1330 mm 52 Required corridor width for side opening 900 mm 35 Ground clearance 80 mm 3 Ability to negotiate obstacles approach distance 0 cm 0 65 mm 2 5 Ability to negotiate ob...

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Page 71: ...Dealer s address and telephone number...

Page 72: ...www permobil com 7 330818 369956 337746 eng AUS...

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