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5.1

Maintenance and inspection schedule

Permobil recommends compliance with the following maintenance and
inspection schedule. Contact your authorized dealer for all service-related
needs or questions.

Maintenance and inspection schedule

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

Check battery level indicator and charge the
wheelchair 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
buckles work.

Check tires and inflate as necessary.

If the wheelchair is equipped with lights and turn
signals, make sure that they are operational and clean.

Clean the wheelchair and upholstery.

Check upholstery, seating, and postural supports for
wear.

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Maintenance

Summary of Contents for M3 Corpus

Page 1: ...M3 Corpus User manual American English...

Page 2: ...e of the art medical device designed to achieve this goal by providing unparalleled convenience comfort and technology How to contact Permobil Permobil Inc 300 Duke Drive Lebanon TN 37090 USA 1 800 73...

Page 3: ...tation 39 4 7 Main circuit breaker 40 4 8 Wheelchair storage 40 4 9 Manual adjustments 41 4 9 1 Headrest 41 4 9 2 Headrest with link hardware 43 4 9 3 Backrest tilt 45 4 9 4 Removing the backrest 46 4...

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: ...ower wheelchair for indoor use It is intended for people limited to a seated position The M3 Corpus can be used outdoors with restrictions as it is not an all terrain wheelchair The expected service l...

Page 6: ...eight width and length Height 960 1170 mm 38 46 Width 650 790 mm 25 5 31 Length 1016 mm 40 Smallest transportation size Height 823 mm 32 5 Width 650 790 mm 25 5 31 Length 855 mm 33 5 Weight specificat...

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 3 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: ...and reflectors The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors at the front the rear and the sides Front lights rear lights and turn signals are optional Front reflectors Rear reflectors Side reflectors O...

Page 12: ...elchair drive wheels have pneumatic tires or flat free foam filled tires The caster wheels have solid polyurethane tires Pneumatic tires Flat free foam filled tires Inflating the pneumatic tires See p...

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 35 Overview 13...

Page 14: ...ower left hand side of the wheelchair chassis Remove the rim for access to the serial number label A Made in country of final assembly by address of site of final assembly B Maximum user weight C Prod...

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: ...s 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 property IMPORTANT Indicates important information...

Page 19: ...Do not drive the wheelchair if you exceed the maximum user weight If you do the wheelchair can harm you or break WARNING Drive extra carefully when lifted or tilted If the seat or backrest is lifted o...

Page 20: ...ARNING Keep the electronics dry Make sure that the electronics are not exposed to moisture If any of the shrouds or the joystick boot have cracks or tears replace them immediately Exposure to moisture...

Page 21: ...upon inspection Contact your service provider or Permobil Damage caused by these types of incidents exceeds the limits covered by the manufacturer s warranty WARNING Sufficient ground clearance Always...

Page 22: ...alk to an area of low traction such as grass A sudden change of traction can cause the wheelchair to become less stable and injure you WARNING Turn the wheelchair with caution Do not turn the wheelcha...

Page 23: ...to become very hot or cold WARNING Be mindful of sources of ignition if you carry an oxygen tank Exercise extreme caution when you carry an oxygen tank with your wheelchair in close proximity to elect...

Page 24: ...y positioned on the footplates before you drive the wheelchair If you do not it can lead to bodily injury WARNING Freewheel malfunction If your wheelchair is in freewheel mode and you can control it e...

Page 25: ...fastening straps and docking systems Only use approved fastening straps or docking system to secure the wheelchair WARNING Only attach fastening straps to tie down points Only attach fastening straps...

Page 26: ...oper use These labels are described in greater detail in this subchapter Warning This label indicates that special attention is required Pinch risk This label indicates a pinch risk When you see this...

Page 27: ...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 common way is described below but your whee...

Page 28: ...or drive on rough terrain for example sand Permobil recommends that you as far as possible avoid to drive for a long period of time in these types of conditions Permobil recommends that you do not use...

Page 29: ...air it affects the ground clearance WARNING Avoid steep slopes When you drive downhill additional precautions must be taken Select the lowest maximum speed and proceed with caution Driving down a slop...

Page 30: ...Permobil dealer Permobil offers the following seat functions Available functions can vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair seat lift seat tilt anterior tilt backrest tilt leg rest...

Page 31: ...ated with a red light 4 2 2 Seat tilt The seat tilt tilts the entire seat from headrest to leg rest When the seat is tilted the maximum speed of the wheelchair can be reduced automatically or the abil...

Page 32: ...gle can vary depending on how the anterior tilt is programmed and if any positioning limitations apply WARNING Use positioning aids at all times 4 2 4 Backrest tilt The backrest tilt tilts the backres...

Page 33: ...a turtle on the display of the control panel and by a yellow light on the switch box The drive restriction can be indicated with a red light on the switch box or by a flashing turtle on the display of...

Page 34: ...connect the charger from the wall before you disconnect the charger from the wheelchair Charge the wheelchair as often as possible Do not use the wheelchair if the battery charge is low because you co...

Page 35: ...ously 4 4 1 Entering freewheel mode 1 Make sure that the wheelchair is on level ground 2 Turn off the wheelchair 3 Flip both freewheel levers away from the center of the wheelchair 4 4 2 Exiting freew...

Page 36: ...dard that governs wheelchair tie downs and occupant restraint systems WARNING Remove loose objects and auxiliary equipment before transportation This is how you secure the wheelchair at its four tie d...

Page 37: ...vehicle tie down system is different and it is important that you follow the instructions for your particular vehicle system To make transportation of the wheelchair easier you can remove or fold dow...

Page 38: ...e wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle WARNING Positioning aids do not replace seatbelts WARNING Vehicle seating requirements You must use both pelvic belt restraints and shoulder belt restraints Make su...

Page 39: ...mation that can be helpful if you are transporting your wheelchair by air 4 6 1 Batteries The main circuit breaker must always be in the off position In most cases gel batteries do not have to be remo...

Page 40: ...the circuits The first time the main circuit breaker trips you can reset it yourself If it trips again contact your service technician Use the lever at the back of the wheelchair to turn on and off o...

Page 41: ...ble functions vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair If you do not have the power lift function on your wheelchair seat height must only be adjusted by authorized service providers...

Page 42: ...rest 1 Loosen handle on the backrest 2 Adjust the height or depth as required 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...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...Loosen 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 A...

Page 45: ...ackrest tilt You can adjust the backrest to several fixed positions From an upright position the backrest can be tilted a maximum of 45 Do not place any weight on the backrest while you adjust it 1 Pu...

Page 46: ...First remove backrest cushion 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...

Page 47: ...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 se...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...is the 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 to the preferred angle 3 Tighten screw 50 Wheelchair u...

Page 51: ...e desired angle 3 Release handle to lock the locking tube 4 Make sure that the leg rest is locked in position 4 9 7 Footplates This chapter shows you how to adjust the height and the angle of the foot...

Page 52: ...Tighten 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 t...

Page 53: ...pter 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 p...

Page 54: ...support 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...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...w 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 ho...

Page 57: ...control 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 panel to the preferred angle 4 Tighten the t...

Page 58: ...trol 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 Loos...

Page 59: ...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 59...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...intained 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 and repairs must b...

Page 62: ...icator and charge the wheelchair 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 belt...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...ing Wipe down carefully with a cloth and water and dry off Remove scuff marks from semi matte surfaces with soft wax follow manufacturer s instructions Remove scuff marks and scratches from shiny surf...

Page 65: ...re cleaning See also the washing instructions on the upholstery materials 5 3 Inflating the drive wheel tires Only drive the wheelchair with the correct tire pressure The tire pressure for the drive w...

Page 66: ...elt Check the condition of the positioning belt regularly in case any damage or wear has occurred If signs of damage or wear appear replace the positioning belt immediately through your Permobil deale...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...ble warranties see https permobilus com support warranties 7 2 Standards and regulations This product fulfills the following requirements Electrically powered wheelchairs scooters and their chargers R...

Page 70: ...45 Required corridor width for side opening 700 mm 28 Ground clearance 80 mm 3 Ability to negotiate obstacles approach distance 0 cm 0 50 mm 2 Ability to negotiate obstacles approach distance 50 cm 2...

Page 71: ...AS Permobil AB Permobil Inc Per Udd ns v g 20 300 Duke Drive 861 36 Timr Lebanon TN 37090 Sweden USA 46 60 59 59 00 1 800 736 0925 46 60 57 52 50 1 800 231 3256 info permobil com support permobil com...

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Page 74: ...www permobil com 7 330818 365897 337243 eng CAN...

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