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Safety Instructions

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Owner’s Manual MPS B2

Safety Instructions

Damage to the seat

It is most important that Permobil should be notified as soon as possible if the
seat or its accessories have been damaged during transport, or damaged in
any other way while running. There is a risk that the seat and its accessories
can no longer be used safely.

Driving with Seat Lift/Seat Tilt

Make sure that no people are in the way of the seat when its functions are
activated.

Be careful in making sure that nothing gets stuck between the chassis and the
seat when the seat lift/seat tilt is operated. Operating the seat lift,seat tilt/ back-
rest recline changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping over.
Always drive in low speed and only use those seat functions on level ground,
and not on hills, ramps, slopes or other inclines. Using those seat functions
while driving on inclines can lead to personal injury and property damage,
including damage to the wheelchair.

Center of Balance

The possibility of this wheelchair tipping and the point where this wheelchair
will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center of balance. Please
note that the following factors can affect the wheelchair’s center of balance:

• Elevation of the seat
• Height and angle of the seat
• Body position or weight distribution
• Driving on an incline such as a ramp or a hill
• Use of a backpack or other accessories, depending on the amount of weight

added.

If your wheelchair begins to move in an unexpected manner, immediately
release the joystick to stop the wheelchair. Except in an emergency, do NOT
use the on/off button to stop your wheelchair. This will cause the wheelchair to
stop abruptly and may cause personal injury.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for MPS B2

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL US MPS B2 Seat Assembly for Permobil Power Wheelchair ...

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Page 3: ...anon TN 37090 USA Phone 800 736 0925 Fax 800 231 3256 Email info permobilusa com Permobil AB Box 120 861 23 Timrå Sweden Tel 46 60 59 59 00 Fax 46 60 57 52 50 E mail info permobil se How to contact Permobil Head Office of the Permobil group ...

Page 4: ...MPS B2 Sitssytem för elektrisk rullstol Prepared and published by Permobil AB Sweden Version 4 2006 05 Item no 201190 US 0 ...

Page 5: ...Design and Function 15 Accessories 16 Seat Functions General 17 18 Electrical Seat Functions 19 Seat Lift 19 Seat Tilt 20 Adjustments 21 Seat depth 21 Back rest angle 21 Seat angle manual adjustment 22 Leg supports and footplates 22 Arm rest 23 Calf support 24 Thigh support 25 Head rest Ergo back rest 26 Head rest Slingback 26 Maintenance 27 Transport 28 Back rest removal 28 Removing the leg rest ...

Page 6: ...rtant safety and maintenance informa tion as well as describing possible problems that can arise during use Always keep these operating instructions handy in connection with your wheel chair since the need for important information can arise concerning its use safe ty and maintenance It is also possible to obtain information concerning our products from our home page on the Internet You can find u...

Page 7: ...for information about the warranty period for this wheelchair and seat Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through your dealer In the event of technical problems you should contact your dealer or Permobil Inc USA at 1 800 736 0925 Always state the seats serial number and wheelchair chassis serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is provided TECHNICAL S...

Page 8: ... read the Owner s Manual carefully in particular the safety instructions and their warning texts Throughout this manual the following symbol will be used to note items that have significant importance to safety concerns Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this manual Permobil is not resp...

Page 9: ... using it Do not undertake your own first test drive without making sure that you have assistance in the immediate vicinity if you should need help In order to make sure that nothing happened to the wheelchair while it was being shipped to you you should check the following items before beginning to use it that all products ordered are included in the delivery incuding operating instructions and p...

Page 10: ...eat functions on level ground and not on hills ramps slopes or other inclines Using those seat functions while driving on inclines can lead to personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair Center of Balance The possibility of this wheelchair tipping and the point where this wheelchair will tip forward back or to the side depends on its center of balance Please note that th...

Page 11: ...taken to reduce the distance between the wheelchair and the place to which the user is transferring Overextending this distance can cause user to overexert lose balance or fall Permobil recommends that users transfer in the presence of or with the assistance of an attendant Use caution when bending or reaching Never use the joystick as a handhold or point of support Do not use foot plates or armre...

Page 12: ...moisture including rain snow or wash Exposure to moisture can cause the chair to short circuit catch fire and cause personal injury or property damage Do not operate your wheelchair if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried completely If any of the shrouds or the joystick boot has cracks or tears they must be replaced immediately Failure to do so can allow moisture to enter the elec tr...

Page 13: ...ons in the vehicle and serious damage to the vehicle Use Prohibited in Motor Vehicles Currently the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie down or restraint system in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a wheelchair Permobil recommends that users NOT be transported in any kind of vehicle while in their wheelchair The only safe alternative is that users...

Page 14: ...an easily cause an explosion Never perform ser vice on the wheelchair without using protective gloves and goggles Failure to do so can lead to personal injury Do not use parts or accessories not authorized by Permobil Use of un approved aftermarket accessories and parts may cause changes in the wheelchair which may make the wheelchair unstable or uncontrollable Such use may also void the warranty ...

Page 15: ...supplier or Permobil for more information Damages malfunctions on the wheelchair and its accessories If you experience that the seat or wheelchair in any manner is not behaving as expected or if you suspect that something is wrong Stop driving as soon as possible shut off the wheelchair and contact your service provider or Permobil for more information It s also of greatest importance that Permobi...

Page 16: ...inclination shaft s spring pins are in place fig 3 Controls and measures The person who carries out adjustments or does anything else to the seat must be familiar with the MPS B seat construction Ensure that no persons are in the immediate proximity of the seat during adjustment There is a risk of personal injury Fig 1 Catch on the back rest joint Fig 2 Angle positioning screw Fig 3 Seat tilt axis...

Page 17: ...nt device s spring pins for the upper bracket are in place fig 5 6 Check that the bolt for the adjustment device s lower bracket is tightened fig 6 7 Check that all other screws nuts knobs and quick release locks are properly tightened and fastened Fig 4 Safety belt Fig 5 Upper fastening of adjustment device Fig 6 Lower fastening of adjustment device ...

Page 18: ...emented with a selection of different cushions back rests arm rests and leg rests The modular system makes it easy to replace and reuse the various parts To ensure that you gain the maximum possible benefit from the seat it is impor tant that you use it correctly So please read the user manual carefully in parti cular the safety rules and regulations Keep the user manual together with eve rything ...

Page 19: ...d The thigh support is padded with foam rubber and has an upholstery of imitation leather or fabric Calf support The calf supports are mounted at the leg support The height and the angle can be adjusted The calf support is padded with foam rubber and has an upholstery of imitation leather or fabric Seat belt The MPS B2 seat can be equipped with a seat belt with a buckle lock Hooks push handles Wit...

Page 20: ...ck rest The angle of the backrest can be adjust ed to five different positions The back rest pad is covered in imitation leather or fabric Arm rest Both the height and the angle of the arm rests can be adjusted The arm rests are reclining The arm rests are padded with foam rubber and have a upholstery made of imitation leather or fabric Leg support with foot plate The leg support is available in a...

Page 21: ...or if equipped from the seat control panel normally placed next to the control panel Functions Seat Lift Seat Tilt Manual Seat Functions may vary depending on how your seat is equipped The manual seat adjustments are carried out by adjusting the manual clamp tube with instant locks in a number of fixed positions Functions Seat Tilt Backrest Recline Other Adjustment Options The control panel armres...

Page 22: ... speed and never tip the seat tilt or the back tilt so far that the wheelchair cannot be maneuvered safely if it runs over a slope uneven ground or over obstacles Power Adjustable Seat Lift An electrically controlled seat eleva tor makes it possible to raise the seat in order to conveniently be able to adjust the height for tables work benches etc When the seat lift is raised from its lowest posit...

Page 23: ... Electric Seat Tilt The electrically controlled seat tilt makes it possible to set the suitable seat angle The seat angle is adjusted via the button box beside the wheel chair s control panel Electric Seat Functions Owner s Manual MPS B2 ...

Page 24: ...depth should be adjusted only when there is no load on the seat Backrest angle The angle of the back rest is manual ly adjustable to five positions 1 Release the back rest s quick action lock on the relevant side See Figure 12 1 2 Remove the locking screw on the relevant side See Figure 12 2 3 Lift the back rest up and choose the appropriate angle Lock the back rest with the quick action lock and ...

Page 25: ...te Adjustment forward backward 1 Remove the stop screw 14 1 and loosen the catch 14 2 on either side 2 Adjust as required fit the stop screws again and lock the catch Height adjustment of foot plate 1 Loosen the screw 14 3 on either side The foot plates can now be adjusted up down in 1 intervals 2 Adjust as required and tighten the screws Fig 14 Adjustment of leg rest and foot plate 1 2 3 Fig 13 M...

Page 26: ... the knob 15 2 clockwise or counter clockwise for the required height The arm rest can also be fitted the other way round i e with the right arm rest joint on the left and the joint plate the other way round to increase the height Arm rest angle 1 Loosen the handle 15 1 2 Adjust to the required angle 3 Tighten the handle Length adjustment The arm rest can be fitted in two postions 1 Loosen the scr...

Page 27: ...s on the back of the calf support 2 Adjust as required 3 Tighten the screws Calf support angle 1 Loosen the screw 17 1 2 Adjust the angle as required 3 Tighten the screw The calf support can also be fitted the other way round i e with the right calf rest attachment on the left calf support to lower the position of the calf support ...

Page 28: ...ighten the screw The thigh support can also be adjusted lengthwise in relation to the seat by opening the upholstery on the thigh support and loosening the stop screw 18 2 Thigh support angle 1 Loosen the handle 18 3 2 Adjust the thigh support to the appropriate angle 3 Tighten the handle Width adjustment 1 Loosen the handle 18 3 and the screw 18 4 2 Adjust the width between the thigh rests 3 Tigh...

Page 29: ...en the handle 19 2 2 Pull the head rest sideways out of the head rest holder Head rest Slingback optional Height adjustment 1 Loosen the handle see Fig 20 2 Adjust the height as required 3 Tighten the handle Head rest angle 1 Loosen the handle and the screws on the back of the head rest attach ment see Fig 20 2 Adjust the angle as required 3 Tighten the screws and the handle Head rest removal 1 Lo...

Page 30: ...d by washing with soap and water followed by isopropyl alcohol Do not use any cleaning method that is not listed above as other methods may attack the vinyl and cause eventual degradation Coated Metal For normal cleaning wash coated metal surfaces with a soft cloth soaked in detergent and warm water rinse thoroughly and dry Remove scuff marks from low gloss coatings with pre softened paste wax fol...

Page 31: ...rts can be removed Back rest removal 1 Remove the seat pad 2 Loosen the handle approximately 8 turns see Fig 21 3 Pull the back rest straight up Removing the leg rest 1 Pull the lever on the leg rest in the direction of the arrow 22 1 and fold the leg rest outwards at the same time 22 2 2 Lift the leg rest up from the bracket 22 3 Fig 21 Back rest removal 1 2 3 ...

Page 32: ...seat 22 Back height Ergo back rest 24 Arm rest length 11 Arm rest height 7 11 Leg support length 13 17 Back rest angle 5 12 18 24 30 Seat tilt electrical 0 30 0 45 Seat tilt manual 0 10 3 positions Weight without accessories 46 Ibs Personal weight limits Manual seat angle 0 10 264 Ibs Electrically regulated seat angle 0 30 0 45 220 Ibs ...

Page 33: ...US Order no 201190 US 0 MPS B2 ...

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