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Koala

Power Wheelchair

OWNER´S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...Koala Power Wheelchair OWNER S MANUAL UK ...

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Page 3: ...uarter Waters Meeting Britannia Way BL1 8SW Bolton United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1484 722 888 Fax 44 0 1484 723 013 Email info permobil uk The Permobil Group s Head Office Permobil AB Box 120 861 23 Timrå Sverige Tel 060 59 59 00 Fax 060 57 52 50 E Mail info permobil com ...

Page 4: ...Koala Power Wheelchair Produced and published by Permobil AB Sweden Version no 5 2009 03 Art no 201182 UK 0 ...

Page 5: ... 23 Design and function 24 General 24 Chassis 24 Seat 25 Seat lift 25 Wheels 26 Reflectors 26 Electrical system 27 Control panel 29 Accessories 37 Tool bag 37 Handling 38 General 38 Driving 38 Releasing the brakes 39 Driving rules 42 Charging the batteries 44 Transport 47 Transporting by air 48 Maintenance and repairs 49 Repairs 51 Technical specifications 56 Owner s manual Koala Contents ...

Page 6: ...at can arise 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 sp...

Page 7: ...he contact page Here is the needed contact infor mation 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 tha...

Page 8: ...air 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 per sonal injury or damage to the wheelchair etc Take care here Take extra care here Risk of personal injury or of damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings NOTE Permobil accepts no liability for personal ...

Page 9: ...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 its ...

Page 10: ...ber 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 it at ...

Page 11: ...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 safe ty of the wheelchair It could also lead to the warranty for your wheelchair becoming invalid Note that the seat is heavy and contains many moving parts which means there will always be some risk of crus...

Page 12: ...n 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 while moving up...

Page 13: ...edge protec tion 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 leaves or si...

Page 14: ... 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 rel...

Page 15: ... 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 NOTE ...

Page 16: ...t 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 emerg...

Page 17: ...lchair 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 Neve...

Page 18: ...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 whee...

Page 19: ...g points on the transport vehicle are well anchored An inadequately fixed wheelchair could cause great damage and injury if it broke loose both to persons in the transport vehicle and to the vehicle and the wheelchair itself Permobil recommends that users are NOT transported in any vehicle while seated in the wheelchair The only safe alternative is for the user to move to a seat in the vehicle and...

Page 20: ...uld lead to changes which might impair the functions and safe ty of the wheelchair It could also lead to the warranty for your wheelchair becoming 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 the...

Page 21: ...cuits 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...

Page 22: ...ssories 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 behav ing 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 important ...

Page 23: ...ected by external electro magnetic fields for example from cell phones Likewise the wheelchair elec tronics themselves may emit electromagnetic fields which may affect the envi ronment 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: ... 24 Design and Function General Fig 1 Koala 1 Seat 2 Chassis 3 Rear wheel 4 Drive wheel 5 Control panel 6 Battery cover 7 Chassis cover Owner s manual Koala Design and Function 2 1 4 3 5 7 5 6 ...

Page 25: ...hen the seat lift reaches its highest position Pull out the knob and twist to release the catch The chair will not tilt while the catch is engaged The chair is fitted with two safety switches which cut off current to the seat lift if anything is trapped between the chassis and the seat The safety switches are located on the battery cover Fig 2 Seat angle catch when pulled out Owner s manual Koala ...

Page 26: ...ty switch Wheels The front wheels of the wheelchair the drive wheels have pneumatic tyres The swivel mounted rear wheels have solid rubber tyres Reflectors The standard wheelchair has no lighting but is fitted with reflectors When travelling at night lighting should be fitted Available as an optional purchase ...

Page 27: ... levels Drive system The wheelchair has a drive pack for each drive wheel The motors regulate speed turning and braking A joystick on the control panel passes signals to the electronic unit under the chassis cover on the right hand side which in turn controls the motors Electric motor Driving gear Fig 5 Batteries Fig 6 Electric motor with driving gear Owner s manual Koala Design and Function ...

Page 28: ...circuit breaker is protected from dirt and water by a rubber flap which you can easily fold back Charging fuse The charging fuse is next to the main circuit breaker on the underside of the chassis over the right rear wheel see fig 7 Owner s manual Koala Design and Function Main circuit breaker 63A Charging fuse 15A Fig 7 Main circuit breaker and charging fuse ...

Page 29: ...control panel can also be mounted on the left arm rest 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 1 Selector 2 Indicators 3 Warning light 4 Switch on off 5 Battery voltage indicator 6 Lights 7 Indicators 8 Horn...

Page 30: ...awn from the panel outlet the wheelchair will now be locked To unlock the wheelchair switch it on The maximum speed indicator will rip ple up and down but driving will not be possible The key should now be insert ed into and withdrawn from the panel outlet the wheelchair can now be dri ven Start button You use this button to start and stop the wheelchair The start button must have been pressed for...

Page 31: ...arning symbol When you press the switch the indica tor lamps flash on the control panel for the warning symbol 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 Speed selector The speed can be set in 5 stages and one or more of the indicator lamps lig...

Page 32: ...d the horn and attract attention Joystick The joystick is used to regulate the speed of the wheelchair forwards or backwards to turn and to brake 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 move ment high speed The wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick to t...

Page 33: ...rol panel 2 Press the MODE button The battery indicator lights and the speed selector lights flash Step the speed range up or down by moving the joystick right or left 3 Press MODE to move through the pro gram The right foot plate lights 4 Move the joystick to the right and the seat lamp will come on Moving the joystick forwards or backwards will raise or lower the height of the seat 7 Press the M...

Page 34: ... 3 4 Seat control panel The seat control panel is attached to the right or left hand armrest behind the control panel The picture below show the function of the seat control panel Seat lift fig 19 1 The seat is raised when the top part of the seat lift button is pressed and low ered when the bottom part of the but ton is pressed ...

Page 35: ...used to regulate 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 back wards The speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick Small movement low speed Large movement high speed ...

Page 36: ...esign and Function Fig 21 Regulation turning 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 ...

Page 37: ...ng the battery 1 Seat lift crank Raising the seat 1 Security key Lock Unlock the wheelchair Owner s manual Koala Accessories Accessory We are constantly developing accessories for our wheelchairs Contact your nearest Permobil retailer for more information about the accessories available for your wheelchair Tool bag The wheelchair is supplied with a tool bag which contains the following tools ...

Page 38: ... Outside you must remember to drive very slowly on steep downhill slopes and not to drive over curbs and other obstacles higher than 60 mm 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 ...

Page 39: ... to reverse Fig 25 Driving forward backwards Fig 24 Speed selector 2 Set a suitable speed range by 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 ...

Page 40: ...should be set to low speed You can brake gently by pulling the joystick back to a position just before the neutral position When the speed has been reduced you can let the joystick go 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 lowest position Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tippi...

Page 41: ...dry base before releasing the brakes The brakes can be released to make it possible to move the wheelchair manually 1 Press the on off switch to switch off the wheelchair 2 Move the lever fig 27 up The chair can now be moved manually NB Reset the brakes after moving the chair by pulling the lever down When the brake release has been activated the wheelchair cannot be driven ...

Page 42: ...slopes with a gradient greater than 6 degrees Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 Driving downhill You should always drive downhill at low speed and with great caution Avoid braking suddenly and 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 downhill on an uneven surface for exam...

Page 43: ... drive up slopes steeper than 10 degrees Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 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 with out risks You should be extremely careful when driving uphill on an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow Safe slope 6 ...

Page 44: ... a bathroom or other wet room Battery charging Be careful with metal objects when working on the batteries A short circuit could easily cause an explosion Always wear safety 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 45: ... when the batteries are running low If you do run the batteries completely flat it is important that you charge them up again as soon as possible since running the batteries completely flat will short en their lifetime The charging cable on the charger must not be extended The charger may become warm and should not be covered The charger must be placed so that there is an air space all round it Th...

Page 46: ...if charging is necessary 4 When the Completed lamp lights up the battery is fully charged and the charger will automatically switch over to maintenance charging Consumption of electricity during maintenance charging is very low which means that the charger can be left connected to the wheelchair until you need to use it again The charger cannot overload the batteries 5 Before running the wheelchai...

Page 47: ...place with loading belts attached to the fixing loops on the front panel and at the side by the bumper If the chair has to be trans ported in an estate car or other vehicle it is vital that the chair is properly fixed and that the fixing points used are well anchored A poorly fixed chair can cause serious injury to passengers if it comes loose not to mention damage to the vehicle and the wheelchai...

Page 48: ... 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 53 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 airplanes in which the wheelchair is to be transported The smalle...

Page 49: ...etween the chassis and the seat when oper ating the seat lift Maintenance General For optimum performance of your wheelchair it is important to take good care of it All wheelchairs are subject to wear partly due to moving parts and partly due to stresses What you need to know is how your wheelchair works how to drive and use it in the best way and how to take regular care of it The purpose of prev...

Page 50: ... the air if necessary See page 55 Check of brake release Check regularly approx once per month the brake release function by engaging and disengaging the brake release a number of times Batteries Storage Note that a battery will run down of its own accord and a run down battery will be ruined if it freezes in cold weather If the wheelchair is to be kept unused for a lengthy period the batteries mu...

Page 51: ...when it trips You reset it by switching it to the ON position The main fuse is under the chassis over the right rear wheel see fig 37 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 Charging fuse The charging fuse is next to the main circuit breaker see fig 37 NB The wheelchair should be inoperative ...

Page 52: ... three screws that hold the seat when lowering go straight to point 2 2 Remove the screw that holds the positioning motor cylinder bar in the seat lift see fig 38 3 Raise lower the seat lift When raising the seat you can use the catch to hook it up see fig 38 The seat is heavy and you must handle it carefully to avoid injury Owner s manual Koala Repairs ...

Page 53: ... can cause injury 5 Loosen the battery connections First the negative then the positive pole 6 Remove the spacer plate 7 Lift out the batteries 8 Set in two new batteries NB Location 9 Replace spacer plate 10 Connect the battery connections first the positive then the negative pole 11 Replace the battery cover not forgetting the terminal protection connector and lower the seat lift 12 Charge the b...

Page 54: ...ve Owner s manual Koala Repairs Changing an inner tube 1 Set up the wheelchair on blocks and let out the air 2 Lever the tyre out of the rim 3 Replace the defective inner tube 4 Replace the tyre on the rim and reinflate ...

Page 55: ...range So check regularly that the pressure in the front tyres is up to 200 kPa 2 bar 1 Unscrew the plastic cap on the drive wheel air valve 2 Attach a compressed air nozzle to the air valve and adjust the tyre pressure to the prescribed level The recommended air pressure is 200 kPa 2 bar Overfilling entails the risk of explosion ...

Page 56: ...at Maximum weight of user See the supplied Owner s manual for Wheels Tire size front 2 50 x 8 Air pressure fronttires 200 kPa 2 bar Tire size back 200 x 50 Performance Range 20 25 km Max speed forward 6 5 km h Max speed backwards 3 7 km h Turning distance 180 degrees 930 mm Ability to negoatiate obstacles 60 mm Hill climbing capability downhill 6 degrees Hill climbing capability uphill 10 degrees ...

Page 57: ...ystem Electronics PM80 Pilot Control panel JSM L 7key Pilot Batteries Recommended battery type Gel Battery capacity 2 x 38Ah Charging time 8 hours Fuses Charging fuse 15A Mainfuse 63A Owner s manual Koala Specification ...

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