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Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden

Version no.: 5. 2010-10

Order. no.: 205230-UK-0

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Summary of Contents for K450

Page 1: ...Owner s manual UK Permobil K450 Permobil K450 Power Wheelchair Power Wheelchair ...

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Page 3: ...local dealers throughout large parts of Europe So contact us if you have any questions regarding servicing or sales in the area where you live The Permobil Group s Head Office 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 Permobil Europe BV De Doom 22 NL 6419 CX Heerlen Netherlands Email europe permobil nl Tel 31 0 45 564 54 90 Fax 31 0 45 56...

Page 4: ...ical seat functions 57 Manual seat functions 57 Other adjustments 57 Electric Seat Lift 58 Electric seat tilt adjustment 59 Seat to floor function 60 Combined seat lift seat to floor function 61 ICS Control panel 62 Symbols on the ICS Control panel 63 Settings 66 Leg rest 66 Back rest recline 67 Foot plate angle 67 Arm rest 68 Control panel rotatable panel holder 69 Operation 70 General 70 General...

Page 5: ...essure 95 Battery replacement 96 Resetting the main fuse battery isolator 98 Technical specifications 100 Troubleshooting 102 R net diagnostics 102 Diagnostic screens 102 Example of a screen showing a system fault 103 Repair of defective units 103 Troubleshooting guide 106 Emergency operation of seat functions 107 Connecting the emergency operation cable 107 Disconnecting the emergency operation c...

Page 6: ...ise while driving the wheelchair Always keep these operating instructions handy in connection with your wheel chair since the need for important information can arise concerning its use safety and maintenance It is also possible to obtain information concerning our products from our home page on the Internet You can find us at www permobil com All information pictures illustrations and specificati...

Page 7: ...e contact page Here is the needed contact information and a guidance document in what information we need to investigate the incident Complete the information as much as possible This is of great help for us To increase the product quality and to ensure that our product is safe through the whole life cycle we need you to send in Incident Reports It is also stated in MEDDEV 2 12 1 and Annex 9 that ...

Page 8: ...r and its environment Warning labels The owner s manual contains the following warning labels which are intended to draw attention to situations which could lead to problems near accidents personal injury or damage to the wheelchair etc Take care here m CAUTION Permobil accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to property which may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to f...

Page 9: ...u should need help To ensure that nothing has occurred to the seat during its transport to you please check the following before first use Check that all products ordered are included in the delivery If you suspect that something is missing contact your aids centre or Permobil as soon as possible for further information Check that no transport damage or other damage has occurred to the seat and it...

Page 10: ...remember that drivers may find it difficult to see you Be extremely careful when you drive near unprotected ledges on steep slopes or on raised surfaces Unintentional movement or excessive speed in such areas may lead to personal injury or damage to property Do not drive the wheelchair over kerbs or other edges higher than 60 mm When you drive over a kerb or similar raised surface you must cross i...

Page 11: ... or servicing on the wheelchair s electrical system Use only spare parts or accessories approved or recommended by Permobil All other use could lead to changes which might impair the functions and safety of the wheelchair It could also lead to the warranty for your wheelchair becom ing invalid Note that the seat is heavy and contains many moving parts which means there will always be some risk of ...

Page 12: ...ownhill again at a lower speed Avoid sudden stops or starts Stop by letting the joystick go If the wheelchair is switched off using the ON OFF key on the control panel while the wheelchair is moving the wheelchair may stop suddenly Ensure that any recommended fixing belt is always properly tightened When driving up a slope you must try to maintain a steady speed If you stop and start the chair whi...

Page 13: ...ith adequate edge protection along the sides of the ramp to prevent the wheelchair from falling off the ramp When you drive up a slope ensure that you drive the wheelchair straight up the slope vertically If you drive at an angle the risk of tipping over or falling is increased Be extremely careful when you drive up a slope Always avoid driving on slopes covered with snow ice gravel clay sand wet ...

Page 14: ... or damage to property that entails you should always drive slowly when turning cornering and changing direction Operation releasing the wheelchair s magnetic brakes To prevent the wheelchair from rolling off ensure that it is on a dry level sur face before releasing the brakes Always ensure that someone is present to help you if the brakes need to be released when you are in the wheelchair Never ...

Page 15: ...d the batteries are not fully charged it may be difficult to drive on some surfaces for example gravel sand or thick floor coverings Driving in the dark and poor light You should only drive in the dark on public roads if your wheelchair is fitted with functioning lights front and rear or according to national or local traffic rules m CAUTION ...

Page 16: ...seat wheelchair and thus the risk of tipping Raising the seat lift Height and angle of seat Position or weight distribution of the body Driving on sloping surfaces for example a ramp or hill When wearing a rucksack or using other accessories depending on the extra weight If your wheelchair starts to move in an unexpected way immediately let go of the joystick to stop the wheelchair Except in an em...

Page 17: ...elchair you should take all precautions to reduce the distance between the wheelchair and the point to which the user is moving If this dis tance is increased it could result in the user losing balance or falling over Permobil recommends that users get in and out with another person present to keep an eye on the operation or to help Be careful when bending down or reaching out to get something Nev...

Page 18: ...as been exposed to any of these do not use it again before it has completely dried out Remember also that certain surfaces on the wheelchair seat may heat up or cool down under lengthy exposure to strong sunshine or cold etc If any of the seat covers or the control panel box shows signs of cracking etc they should be replaced so no moisture can penetrate and damage the electronics Do not use the w...

Page 19: ... the transport eyes at the front and rear marked with yellow stickers or by using a Permolock locking system If the wheelchair needs to be transported with the user seated in it be sure to use an approved attachment system suitable for the total weight of the wheel chair to secure the wheelchair The wheelchair can be fastened by securing it to the tie down points on the wheelchair s chassis or in ...

Page 20: ...could lead to changes which might impair the functions and safety of the wheelchair It could also lead to the warranty for your wheelchair becom ing invalid If you connect non approved electrical or electronic appliances to the wheel chair s electrical system the chair may be damaged and it may no longer be controllable or may drive erratically Such use may also invalidate the warranty Note that t...

Page 21: ...its is no longer working Any attempt to modify the safety circuits will result in unsafe use of the wheel chair and may lead to the chair being unstable or uncontrollable Such use may also invalidate the warranty Replacing the batteries and fuses The main fuse must always be switched off when fuses and batteries are replaced Be careful when using metal objects when working with batteries A short c...

Page 22: ...ccessories con tact your supplier or Permobil for information Damage to breakdowns in the wheelchair and its accessories If you start noticing that the wheelchair and its various functions are not behaving as expected or if you suspect anything is wrong stop your test drive as soon as possible turn off the wheelchair and contact your aids centre or Permobil for information It is extremely importan...

Page 23: ...ffected by external electromag netic fields for example from cell phones Likewise the wheelchair electronics themselves may emit electromagnetic fields which may affect the environment for example alarm systems in shops The threshold values for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC relating to power wheelchairs are laid down in harmonised standards under EC Directive 93 42 EEC Medical Devices Permobil...

Page 24: ...power supply and drive functions The seat consists of a seat frame seat plate back rest arm rest leg rest and any accessories options such as a head rest etc In this owner s manual we have chosen to show the wheelchair with our MX seat However the operation of the chassis and most of its functions are the same regardless of the seat model chosen Overview 1 Back rest 6 Foot plate 2 Arm rest 7 Leg r...

Page 25: ...th a drive gear and brake electromagnetic Shock absorbers The wheelchair is fitted with four shock absorbers with adjustable spring force Adjustment of the spring force The adjustment should be performed by personnel who are very familiar with the design and function of the wheelchair If adjustment is required please contact your nearest service engineer service center or Permobil Service ...

Page 26: ...umatic tires The front wheels the steering wheels have solid rubber tires Lights and reflectors In the standard version the wheelchair is fitted with reflectors at the front and rear and on the sides Lighting and direction indicators blinkers are available as accessories Front reflectors Rear reflectors Side reflectors ...

Page 27: ... side cover Battery Main fuse battery isolator The wheelchair is fitted with an automatic main fuse that can be reset when it has been triggered It also functions as a battery isolator and is controlled ON OFF via the lever located above the left battery cover Charging socket The charging socket is located on the bottom of the control panel K450 can also be equipped with a charging socket on the f...

Page 28: ...l consists of a joystick function keys and an LCD screen On the rear of the panel are also the charging contact and two jack contacts In addition to the control panel your wheelchair may also be fitted with an addi tional control panel for the seat Overview of the control panel Joystick LCD screen Function keys ...

Page 29: ...lectrical equipment Connecting other electrical equipment may damage the control system or lead to the wheelchair having poorer electro magnetic compatibility EMC m WARNING The wheelchair s warranty ceases to apply if any equipment other than the battery charger belong ing to the wheelchair or the key used for locking is connected to the control panel s charging contact Charging socket Charging co...

Page 30: ...ase the wheelchair s maximum speed Depending on how the control system has been programmed a temporary screen may be displayed when this key is pressed Horn Press the switch to produce a signal to attract attention m WARNING Do not use the on off key to stop the wheelchair except in an emergency You may be thrown out of the chair or you may shorten the life of the wheelchair s drive system On Off ...

Page 31: ...rd lights Press it again to deactivate them When the hazard lights are active the indicator lamp next to the control key flashes in time with all the indicators on the wheelchair Lights This key activates and deactivates the wheelchair s lights Press this key to switch on the lights Press it again to switch them off When the lights are acti vated the indicator lamp next to the control key is also ...

Page 32: ...al on off key You can use this socket to activate and deactivate the control system with an external device Socket for external profile key applies if profiles are programmed and used You can use this socket to select a profile with an external device Socket for external profile key Socket for external on off key ...

Page 33: ...onditions Below is the typical appearance of the display when driving with profile 1 Battery indicator The battery indicator displays the status of the bat tery Constantly on This shows that everything is working correctly Flashing slowly The control system is working correctly but the bat tery needs to be charged as soon as possible Moving The wheelchair s batteries are being charged The wheelcha...

Page 34: ...ion of the profile currently being used by the control system In focus When the control system has more than one method for direct control like another joystick module or a double module for companion control the module currently controlling the wheelchair displays the In focus symbol Speed limitation This symbol is displayed when the wheelchair s speed is limited for example when the seat is rais...

Page 35: ...rature This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced its own power supply to protect itself against overheating Wait This symbol is displayed when the control system switches between different stages For example it may be displayed when you enter programming mode The symbol is animated so that you can see the sand running through the hourglass Emergency stop If the con...

Page 36: ...l consists of a joystick function buttons and a display At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket Two Jack Sockets are located on the bottom of the panel Your wheelchair may also be equipped with a Seat Control Panel in addition to the control panel Control Panel Overview Joystick Display Function Buttons ...

Page 37: ...ld not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Connection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C perfor mance of the wheelchair m WARNING The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket Charging socket Charging...

Page 38: ...s These buttons decreases increases the wheelchairs maximum speed Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when these buttons are pressed m WARNING Do not use the On Off Button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency If you do you may get thrown out of the chair or shorten the life of the wheelchair drive components On Off Speedbut...

Page 39: ... a obstruction for others Push the button to activate the hazard lights and push it again to deactivate them When activated the indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators Lights Button and LED This button activates and deactivates the wheelchair s lights Depress the but ton to turn the lights on and depress the button again to turn them off When activated the lights LED will...

Page 40: ...to turn the control system on and off using an external ability switch such as a buddy button External Profile Mode Switch Jack This jack s function varies depending on the programming This allows the user to select Profiles using an external ability switch such as a buddy button External Profile switch jack External On Off switch jack ...

Page 41: ...al Drive screen in Profile 1 Battery Indicator This displays the charge available in the battery and can be used to alert the user of the status of the battery Steady This indicates that all is well Flashing Slowly The control system is functioning correctly but you should charge the battery as soon as possible Stepping Up The wheelchair batteries are being charged You will not be able to drive th...

Page 42: ...m is currently operating in In Focus When the control system contains more then one method of direct control such as a secondary Joystick Module or a Dual Attendant Module then the Module that has control of the wheelchair will display the In Focus symbol Speed Limit If the speed of the wheelchair is being limited for example by a raised seat then this symbol will be displayed If the wheelchair is...

Page 43: ...ly reduced its own power in order to protect itself against heat damage Timer This symbol is displayed when the control system is changing between different states An example would be entering into Programming Mode The symbol is animated so that you can see the sand running through the hourglass E Stop If the control system is programmed for latched operation then it is normal for an Emergency Sto...

Page 44: ...ing Exit at the bottom of the menu and then moving the joystick to the right Setting the time Set Time Select Set Time in the menu Move the joystick to the right to go to the menu for setting the time Then select Year Month Date Hours and Minutes by moving the joystick left or right Set the desired value by moving the joystick up or down Exit the installation menu by selecting Exit and then moving...

Page 45: ... select Blue White or Auto Blue Blue The display background is blue in all profiles White White The display background is white in all profiles Automatic Auto The display background is programmed in the various travel profiles E g blue background for slow profile for indoors travel and white background for rapid profile for outdoors travel Diagnostics Diagnostics For qualified technicians only Tot...

Page 46: ...onsists of a joystick function buttons and a display At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket Two Jack Sockets are located on the bottom of the panel Your wheelchair may also be equipped with a Seat Control Panel in addition to the control panel Control Panel Overview Joystick Function Buttons ...

Page 47: ...be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Connection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C perfor mance of the wheelchair m WARNING The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket Charging socket Charging plug C...

Page 48: ...with LEDs On off key The on off key is the switch for the control system s electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Horn Pressing the switch produces a sound signal for attracting attention Max speed choice of profile These keys normally reduce or increase the wheelchair s maximum speed In special applications the keys can instead control the choice of driving profile m WA...

Page 49: ...s This key activates and deactivates the wheelchair s lights Press this key to switch on the lights Press it again to switch them off When the lights are acti vated the indicator lamp next to the control key also lights up Indicators left This key activates and deactivates the wheelchair s left hand direction indicators Press the key to activate the indicators Press it again to deactivate them Whe...

Page 50: ...ge remaining in the batteries from left to right Red Yellow Green Fully charged Red Yellow Half charged Red Charge the batteries A good way of using this indicator is to learn how it works while you are driv ing Like a fuel gage in a car it does not show exactly how much fuel is left but it gives you a rough idea so that you can avoid unnecessary stops due to discharged batteries The indicator sho...

Page 51: ...rmation R Net control panel LED Max speed indicator Speed Indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair 1 2 lamps Low speed 3 4 lamps Average speed 5 lamps Max speed Driving profile For special applications the wheelchair can be programmed with more than one driving profile In this case the indicator s LEDs will instead display the selected driving profile There can be up to 5 driving profile...

Page 52: ...l LED Seat indicator On certain seats the electrical functions for seat lift seat angle backrest angle and legrest angle are controlled with the control panel joystick In this case the active seat function is indicated on the control panel seat indicator Seat indicator ...

Page 53: ...Permobil K450 User Manual 53 Design and function ...

Page 54: ...ff key Move the joystick forwards until the control system emits a beep Move the joystick back until the control system emits a beep Release the joystick You will hear a long beep The wheelchair is now locked Control panels with display will now show the following screen Unlocking Press the on off key if the control system is switched off On control panels without display the LEDs on the speed ind...

Page 55: ...or will wander backwards and forwards Insert and remove the key from the charging contact The wheelchair is now unlocked R Net control panel Locking with a key Press the on off key if the control system is switched off Insert and remove the key from the charging contact on the control panel The wheelchair is now locked Control panels with display will now show the following screen ...

Page 56: ...tutes the core element which can then be supplemented with a range of seats back supports arm rests leg rests and accessories such as a headrest for instance The seat is equipped with an electric seat lift and an electric function to lower the seat to the floor There are both manual and electric seat functions Overview 1 Back rest 4 Leg rest 2 Arm rest 5 Foot plate 3 Seat part 6 Control panel 1 6 ...

Page 57: ... control panel normally placed adjoining the maneuvering panel MX seat functions seat lift seat tilt seat to floor function combined seat lift seat to floor function Manual seat functions The functions vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair The seat can be adjusted manually by adjusting a number of locking screws and locking handles MX seat functions leg rest foot plate control ...

Page 58: ... raising or lowering of the seat in order to adjust the height to tables benches etc Whenever the seat lift is raised above its lowest position the maximum speed of the wheelchair will be reduced m WARNING Raising the seat lift will raise the center of gravity and thus entail a higher risk of tipping For this reason use the seat lift only on level ground ...

Page 59: ...on permits steplessly variable adjust ment of the seat angle If the seat slopes more steeply than 15 the wheelchair s max speed will be reduced m WARNING Always drive at low speed and never move the seat back angle so far back that the wheelchair cannot be controlled safely when moving over sloping uneven ground or when negotiating obstructions ...

Page 60: ...out as the seat is low ered to the floor When the seat has reached floor level it is not possible to drive the chair forward or backwards If the wheelchair is fitted with the widest seat 400mm it will not go all the way down to the floor m WARNING There will always be a risk of crushing when the electric functions are in action Crush protection To reduce the risk of crushing when the seat is lower...

Page 61: ...t in it s lowest position When the seat reaches floor level it is not possible to drive the chair forward or backwards If the wheelchair is fitted with the widest seat 16 it will not go all the way down to the floor Whenever the seat lift is raised above its lowest position the maximum speed of the wheelchair will be reduced m WARNING There will always be a risk of crushing when the electric funct...

Page 62: ...l panel The control system may take the form of conventional push buttons or may have levers for those users who find these easier to maneuver The levers are moved forward to operate the front button and back to operate the rear button The functions of the control panel are described in the following as fitted with levers The functions are the same however whatever the design of the control system...

Page 63: ... wheelchair can be driven at maximum speed A steady yellow light means that the wheelchair s maximum speed is limited because of the current position of the seat function A steady red light means that the wheelchair cannot be driven because of the current position of the seat function Flashing symbol A flashing symbol provides information relating to the adjustment device A flashing green symbol m...

Page 64: ...d backwards by pressing the lower part of the button and forwards by pressing the upper part Seat to floor function The seat is lowered to the floor when the lever is pushed for wards and is raised again when the lever is pulled back Combined Seat lift and Seat to floor function The seat is lowered to the floor when the lever is pushed for wards and is raised again at the same time as the seat lif...

Page 65: ...the standard functions on the control panel by pressing the mem ory button 8 see the picture Recall the setting Activate the memory function by holding down the memory button 8 for 2 seconds see the picture The symbol will flash in green when the memory function is activated Hold down the button for the memory function you want 1 2 or 3 for three seconds and the seat will be moved to the position ...

Page 66: ...t forwards or backwards to the desired position 3 Tighten the locking knobs 1 Leg rest angle Adjust the angle of the leg rest to the desired angle by turning the knob 2 clockwise or counterclockwise Adjusting the position and angle of the leg rest Leg rest adjustment 2 1 Leg rest length If needed the Leg rest length can be adjusted Adjusting the Leg rest length must be carried out by a competent s...

Page 67: ...out 3 Lock the stopscrew with the locking nut 1 Adjustment of the foot plate angle 1 2 Settings Back rest recline The Back rest recline can be manually adjusted The setting is fixed with two knobs on the back of the Back rest 1 Loosen the knobs on the left and right hand side of the seat See fig 2 Adjust the Back rest recline and fix the setting by tightening the knobs See fig The Back rest reclin...

Page 68: ...e the four locking screws 1 which attach each arm rest to the seat back 2 Adjust the arm rest to the desired height 3 Tighten the locking screws 2 m WARNING Do not subject the arm rests to load when adjusting them Risk of crushing Arm rest forwards backwards 1 Release the two locking screws 2 on the underside of each arm rest 2 Slide the arm rest forwards or backwards to the desired position 3 Tig...

Page 69: ...of the panel sideways which facilitates getting in and out Control panel Length adjustment screw Friction joint knob 1 Length adjustment 1 Loosen the locking handle 1 on the jointed arm of the panel 2 Adjust the panel to the desired position 3 Tighten the locking screw 1 Angle adjustment friction joint Use the handle on the friction joint to adjust how easily or stiffly the panel is to move for si...

Page 70: ...t situations before you start to use the wheelchair on public roads and in other public locations General Driving Check that the control panel is correctly fitted and the joystick is in the neutral position Ensure that you have good support for example the wheelchair s arm rest for the part you use to handle the joystick with Do not just use the joystick as a support Fast turns and driving on unev...

Page 71: ...not be driven To be able to drive the wheelchair again ensure that the joystick is in the central position Then switch the wheelchair off and on again If the wheelchair still cannot be driven after the restart and a Diagnostics screen is displayed see example below R net has detected an error in the wheelchair s electronics that needs to be remedied You should contact your service contact as soon ...

Page 72: ...o avoid sudden braking and evasive maneuvers Do not take the first test drive on your own The test drive is intended to establish how you and the wheelchair work together and you may need assistance Before driving check that the brake release lever is in the drive position m CAUTION m WARNING Do not just use the joystick as a support Fast turns and driving on uneven surfaces can interfere with you...

Page 73: ...sk of tipping and of damage to the wheelchair You should always drive over obstacles with great caution Do not drive the wheelchair over obstacles higher than 60 mm You should always drive over obstacles with great caution Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping For this reason use the seat lift only on a level surface m CAUTION m WARNING Max 60 mm ...

Page 74: ...l the wheelchair safely without risks You should be extremely careful when driving downhill on an uneven sur face for example grass gravel sand ice and snow Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping For this reason use the seat lift only on a level surface m WARNING Do not drive downhill on a gradient greater than 10 degrees Dynamic stability according to...

Page 75: ...ping For this reason use the seat lift only on a level surface m WARNING m WARNING Driving rules Driving uphill You should always drive uphill with great caution Avoid sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks You should be extremely careful when driving uphill on an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow ...

Page 76: ... the wheelchair safely without risks You should be extremely careful when driving on side slopes with an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow Do not drive the wheelchair on side slopes steeper than 6 degrees There is a risk of tipping m WARNING Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping For this reason use the seat lift only on a level...

Page 77: ...To prevent the wheelchair from rolling off ensure that it is on a dry level surface before releasing the brakes Anyone who pushes a wheelchair with the brakes released must ensure that this is done safely without risks Always reset the brake release after moving the wheelchair manually m WARNING When the brake release is activated the wheel chair cannot be driven m CAUTION Releasing the brakes 1 S...

Page 78: ...e illustration 2 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a seat function The icon for the seat function selected appears in the display 3 Move the joystick forwards or back wards to activate the function Below is an example of the icons that may be shown in the display Which icons are shown varies depending on the seat model and available functions Seat function activated Move the joystic...

Page 79: ... R Net LCD Not applicable to all seat models Return to drive mode Press the Mode button one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display see illustration Standard display image with speed indicator ...

Page 80: ...1 M2 or M3 A seat icon and memory symbol M for the memory location selected are shown in the control panel display see illustration 3 Move and hold the joystick for wards The seat adjusts to the pos ition stored earlier For reasons of safety the joystick must be held for wards until the seat is fully adjusted to the required position Once the seat has adjusted to the saved pos ition it stops movin...

Page 81: ...location M1 M2 or M3 A seat icon and memory symbol M for the memory location selected are shown in the control panel display see illustration Save function activated 4 Move the joystick backwards to acti vate the save function An arrow will appear next to the memory sym bol M see illustration 5 Save the current position by moving the joystick forwards and holding it in that position until the arro...

Page 82: ...t functions require a separate seat con trol panel Maneuvering the seat 1 Press the Mode button one or more times until the LED for a seat function lights up 2 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a seat function The LED for the selected seat function will light up 3 Move the joystick forwards or back wards to activate the function Seat indicator Move the joystick to the left or right ...

Page 83: ...d function 83 Seat functions R Net LED Not applicable to all seat models Return to drive mode Press the Mode button one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display see illustration ...

Page 84: ...ing cable must not be extended The charger may get hot and must not be covered The charger must be placed so that it has free space on all sides The charging contact must be replaced if it is damaged or gets hot during charging Both the con tact on the charger s cable and the wheelchair s charging socket should be replaced if one part is damaged or worn The contacts must be replaced by qualified p...

Page 85: ...d then connect the charging plug to the control panel s or the chassis charging socket The battery voltage indicator on the wheelchair s control panel lights up and shows the charging status during charging m CAUTION Switch off the wheelchair with the On Off key on the control panel before charging Ensure that the charging contact has been fully inserted in the charging socket The wheelchair canno...

Page 86: ...t released The wheelchair can be locked in position with loading straps from the transport eyes at the front and rear marked with yellow stickers Anchor the wheelchair with the vehicle s anchoring system and according to the manufacturer s instructions Always check that the fixing points on the transport vehicle are well anchored Front transport eyes Sticker for transport eyes Rear transport eyes ...

Page 87: ...t eyes at the front and rear marked with yellow stickers or by using a Permolock locking system If the wheelchair needs to be transported with the user seated in it be sure to use an approved attachment system suitable for the total weight of the wheelchair to secure the wheelchair The wheelchair can be fastened by securing it to the tie down points on the wheelchair s chassis or in the Permolock ...

Page 88: ...cables attached to the battery must be disconnected and the cable termi nals insulated Acid batteries Most airlines require that batteries be removed from the wheel chair and transported in special boxes that the airline may provide 2 The wheelchair s dimensions and weight How much the wheelchair weighs and how large it is are important depending on the type of airplane in which the wheelchair is ...

Page 89: ... to minimize transport damage to the wheelchair Cover the control panel with soft shock absorbing material foam plastic or similar and fold it in towards the back rest Protect other protruding objects in a similar manner Tape any loose cables to the seat or covers m CAUTION To ensure that the wheelchair can be transported safely and no nasty surprises crop up at the last minute you should always c...

Page 90: ...d not as a protection in the case of a collision or accident Check the condition of the belts regularly in case any they have been damaged or become worn Mounting of positioning belt Attach the snap lock of the belt on the side that suits the user best 1 Screw the locking screw tight 1 in the upper groove in each side rail 2 Check that the belt buckle locks properly in the snap lock Positioning be...

Page 91: ...k of accident All alterations to and interventions in the wheelchair s vital systems must be performed by a com petent service engineer In case of doubt always contact a competent service engineer Some repairs may require tools other than those supplied with the wheelchair The power supply to the control panel must always be switched off when batteries and fuses are replaced m CAUTION m CAUTION m ...

Page 92: ...chair is fitted with acid batteries the acid level should be checked regularly If the wheelchair is fitted with gel batteries the liquid level does not need to be checked The life of the batteries depends entirely on regular charging Short term storage For the charging process to produce a battery with good capacity the tempera ture in the storage room should not be lower than 5 degrees If it is s...

Page 93: ...ery materials Metal surfaces For normal cleaning it is best to use a soft cloth sponge hot water and a mild detergent Wipe down carefully with a cloth and water and dry off Remove scuff marks from semi matt surfaces with soft wax follow manufac turer s instructions Remove scuff marks and scratches from shiny surfaces using car polish either liquid or paste After polishing apply soft car wax to res...

Page 94: ...ecome worn or been damaged That the lock nuts on the link heads are screwed tight That the adjustment device is firmly attached in its fixtures That moveable parts such as the arm rests and foot plates are firmly and properly attached and that all knobs are tightened The brake release and the function of the brake release lever about once a month When the brakes are released it should not be possi...

Page 95: ...essure is maintained at 250 kPa 2 5 bar in the front tires and at 120 200 kPa 1 2 2 0 bar in the rear tires Pumping tires with air 1 Unscrew and remove the plastic cap on the valve on the tire 2 Connect the compressed air nozzle to the valve and adjust the tire pressure to the specified level The recommended tire pressure for front tires is 250 kPa 2 5 bar The recommended tire pres sure for rear t...

Page 96: ...3 Set the main fuse in the Off position 4 Detach the knob for the upper cover on the side of the chassis see the picture Lift off the cover 5 Loosen the knob for the lower cover on the side of the chassis see the picture Lift off the cover 6 Lift pull the battery out of the chas sis using the battery belt see the picture Be careful if using metal objects when working with batteries A short circuit...

Page 97: ...he picture See also the sticker on the inside of the lower battery cover 9 Lift up the new battery and slide it in with the help of the battery belt 10 Replace the upper cover and attach it with the handle 11 Lift up the new battery and slide it in with the help of the battery belt 12 Set the main fuse in the ON position Repeat the procedure with the second battery on the other side of the wheel c...

Page 98: ... and can be reset when it has been triggered It is reset by switching the switch to On m WARNING If the main fuse is triggered there is often a major electrical fault The cause of the fault should be checked carefully before the switch is reset Contact Service in case of doubt m CAUTION Always switch off the power supply to the control panel before interrupting the power with the main fuse The mai...

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Page 100: ...5 00 x6 Rec tire pressure front 250 kPa 2 5 bar Rec tire pressure rear 120 200 kPa 1 2 2 0 bar Performance Range 25 30 km Min turning radius 1060 mm Min turning area 1305mm Max height of obstacles 60 mm Min clearance under the wheelchair 64 mm Hill Climbing Capability 10 degrees Safe slope 6 degrees Sideways slope capability 6 degrees Static stability downhill 18 degrees Static stability uphill 18...

Page 101: ...1 Electronics PM120 Control panel JSM L SV Batteries Recommended battery type Group 34 Gel Battery capacity 60 Ah Charging time 8 hours Fuses Main fuse 63 A Control force Joystick 1 5 Nm Keys 2 0 Nm ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Width 640 mm Height 800 mm Length 1240 mm ...

Page 102: ...blem somewhere in the wheelchair s electrical system NB If the fault is in a module that is not currently being used it may still be possible to drive the wheelchair but the diagnostic screen is displayed occasionally Switch off the wheelchair and leave it off for a few minutes Then restart the wheelchair If the fault persists you must switch off the wheelchair and contact your service contact Wri...

Page 103: ...or code Identified module Error message PM 0506 Controller Fault Repair of defective units Apart from specific OEM approved spare parts contact Permobil for further information on these there are no replaceable parts in the R net control sys tem Consequently defective units must be sent to Permobil or a Permobil approved repairer for repair m CAUTION If any part is replaced without Permobil s appr...

Page 104: ... charging and disconnect driven the charging cable from the wheelchair s charging socket Brake release activated Reset the brake release Wheelchair locked with Unlock the wheelchair the security key See page 56 The wheelchair switches The electronics energy Switch the wheelchair on itself off after a certain saving mode has been again using the start key period of inactivity activated on the contr...

Page 105: ...module Connecting the emergency operation cable Connecting the emergency opera tion cable to the charging socket The Allen screws that attach the bumper Emergency operation must only be used in emergencies and then with great care When the seat is operated in the emergency mode all safety functions in the control system are bypassed There is a risk of crushing and a risk of damage to the wheelchai...

Page 106: ...loor function has been removed from the control module The Allen screws that attach the back cover 3 Control modules behind the back cover and their respective functions 4 Cables connected to control mod ules 5 Connecting the emergency opera tion cable and the cable from the adjustment device 6 Take care when connecting the emergency operation cable with the control module cable so that the pin of...

Page 107: ...es see picture 7 8 If required change to a new func tion by first disconnecting the emergency operation cable and then reconnecting it as shown before to the appropriate control module Then repeat steps 5 7 Maneuvering with the control lever of the emergency operation cable 7 Disconnecting the emergency operation cable 1 Disconnect the end of the emer gency operation cable from the connection to t...

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