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PS Junior User Manual

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Technical support ............................................................................................ 7

Accessories and spares .................................................................................. 7

Disposal of seat ................................................................................................ 7

Guarantee ......................................................................................................... 7

Safety rules

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Design and function......................................................................................... 16

General ......................................................................................................... 16

Seat functions ............................................................................................... 17

Control panel ................................................................................................ 18

Settings & Adjustments ................................................................................... 22

Back rest angle ............................................................................................ 22

Seat width ................................................................................................ 13-24

Seat depth .................................................................................................... 26

Arm rest ................................................................................................... 27-29

Leg rest ................................................................................................... 30-32

Foot plate ..................................................................................................... 33

Seat angle .................................................................................................... 34

Positioning belt ............................................................................................ 35

Care and maintenance .................................................................................... 36

Accessories ..................................................................................................... 37

Technical specifications .................................................................................. 38

Summary of Contents for PS Junior

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL US PS Junior Seat system for electric wheelchair ...

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Page 3: ...f the Permobil group Permobil Inc USA 300 Duke Drive Lebanon 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 ...

Page 4: ...Produced and published by Permobil AB Sweden Version no 5 2011 11 Order no 205228 US 0 PS Junior Seat system for electric wheelchair ...

Page 5: ...al of seat 7 Guarantee 7 Safety rules 8 15 Design and function 16 General 16 Seat functions 17 Control panel 18 Settings Adjustments 22 Back rest angle 22 Seat width 13 24 Seat depth 26 Arm rest 27 29 Leg rest 30 32 Foot plate 33 Seat angle 34 Positioning belt 35 Care and maintenance 36 Accessories 37 Technical specifications 38 ...

Page 6: ...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 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 specifica...

Page 7: ...ion is provided TECHNICAL SUPPORT Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through your dealer SPARE PART ACCESSORIES A warranty registration card is attached to each new wheelchair The Permobil Inc Product Warranty Information sets forth the conditions of the warranty Contact your dealer or Permobil Inc USA for information about the warranty period for this wheelchair and seat WARRANTY Contact...

Page 8: ...rmobil 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 responsible for injuries or damage resulting from failure to exer cise good judgment The final selection and purchasing decision about the type of electric wheelchair and seating system to be used is the responsibility of the ...

Page 9: ...ng 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 possi...

Page 10: ...unctions on level ground and not on hills ramps slopes or other inclines Using those seat func tions 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 fo...

Page 11: ...istance between the wheelchair and the place to which the user is transferring Overextending this distance can cause user to over exert lose balance or fall Permobil recommends that users transfer in the presence of or with the assis tance 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 armrests as supports whe...

Page 12: ...r wash Exposure to moisture may cause the chair to short circuit and or catch fire resulting in 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 tronics and cause pers...

Page 13: ...in Motor Vehicles Permobil recommends that users NOT be transported in any kind of vehicle while in their wheelchair unless the user is in an approved Permobil wheel chair configuration has secured the wheelchair using a Permobil approved WC 19 transit kit and is using a seat belt attached to the vehicle The only other safe alternative is that users be transferred into factory vehicle seating for ...

Page 14: ...osion Never perform service 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 on the wheelchair Connec...

Page 15: ...ier 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 contact or Permobil for more information It s also of greatest importance that Permobil be i...

Page 16: ... made up of modules and the seat frame constitutes the core element which can then be supplemented with a range of cushions arm rests leg rests and accessories such as calf rests thigh supports head rests etc The seat can be equipped with a manual or electric seat lift seat angle and other manual seat functions Overview 1 Back rest 2 Arm rest 3 Leg rest 4 Foot plates 5 Seat 2 1 4 3 5 ...

Page 17: ...eat functions are powered by an electrical actuator which is step lessly controlled from the wheelchair seat control panel Functions seat lift seat angle Other settings and adjustments The control panel arm rest foot plates and other accessories such as manual seat angle calf support thigh support trunk support head rest etc have man ual adjustment and setting options ...

Page 18: ... may be in the form of conventional push buttons or may have levers for those users who find these easier to operate The lever is moved forward to activate the front button and back to operate the rear button The functions of the control panel are described here for conventional push buttons but the functions are the same whatever the design of the control system Each control device can have two f...

Page 19: ...eelchair can travel 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 actuator A flashing green symbol represents a spe...

Page 20: ...pressing the bottom half Design and function Seat angle The seat can be angled backwards by pressing the bottom half of the button and forwards by pressing the top half Memory function The control panel can be equipped with a built in memory with three memory locations Each location can store all the electric settings for the seat ...

Page 21: ...y position will light red and the control panel will emit a tone when the memory has been successfully stored Return to standard seat function operating mode by pressing the memory button 8 see illustration below Recalling memory Enter the memory mode by pressing and holding the memory button 8 for two seconds see illustration While in the memory mode the LED flashes green Press and hold the desir...

Page 22: ...ack rest angle 1 Remove the nuts and washers from the bolts holding the back rest in position 2 Hold the back rest with one hand remove the screws angle the back rest to the required position 3 Replace the screws to lock the back rest at the required angle 4 Replace the washers and the nuts 115 85 ...

Page 23: ...dth Seat width Item no body Item no cushion 11 1822709 1822798 12 1822710 1822799 13 1822711 1822800 14 1822712 1822801 15 1822713 1822802 16 1822714 1822803 Width adjustment requires the back rest plate and back rest cushion to be replaced See the table below for the correct cushion and plate m NB ...

Page 24: ...e by Velcro at the rear of the back rest The back rest plate is held in place by four screws 2 Remove the back rest plate which is held in place by four screws see picture When adjusting remove these screws A and loosen these screws B A A B 3 Remove the seat cushion which is held in place by Velcro on the underside of the cushion 4 Remove the four screws A on the seat see picture 5 Loosen the two ...

Page 25: ...se four screws A and tighten these two screws B 9 Fit the two screws that lock the width setting of the back rest frame see picture Fit the screws in the hole configuration corresponding to the width setting for the seat Make sure that the setting is iden tical on both the left and right side of the handle On seats with manual seat angle adjustment fit the two screws that secure the width of the s...

Page 26: ...Lock in the required position by tightening the nuts again The seat depth setting is secured by three nuts on the right and left side of the seat The seat depth setting affects the maximum permitted user weight see table below m NB Seat depth Seat depth setting 10 66 lbs 11 77 lbs 12 88 lbs 13 99 lbs 14 121 lbs 15 143 lbs 16 154 lbs 17 165 lbs 18 165 lbs Seat depth Max user weight ...

Page 27: ...he lock control straight out from the seat see pic ture Remove the arm rest by lifting it straight up If the arm rest to be removed has the control panel attached be careful not to damage the cabling Installation Place the arm rest in the arm rest bracket and press the lock control in see picture Removing fitting the arm rest Arm rest lock in locked position Arm rest lock in released position ...

Page 28: ...ck mech anism to secure it in the required position Adjustment of arm rest height The arm rest bracket is attached by two screws here in the standard position Arm rest bracket removed Extended height setting If necessary the height of the arm rest can be further raised in two fixed stages of 25 mm each total 50 mm 1 Remove the arm rest see page 27 2 Remove the arm rest brack et which is attached b...

Page 29: ...st Adjustment of angle 1 Squeeze together the lock loop and then pull it straight back from the arm rest see image below 2 Adjust the arm rest to the required angle 3 Push the lock loop in again to secure the arm rest at the required angle Adjusting the arm rest angle ...

Page 30: ...r the leg support The foot plate is attached by two screws The foot plate bracket is attached by a screw Increased length setting If required the length of the leg sup port can be further shortened in four final stages of 25 mm each total 100 mm 1 Remove the foot plate which is attached by two screws see pic ture 2 Remove the foot plate bracket B which is attached by a screw washer and nut see pic...

Page 31: ...e leg support fit the bracket without the spacers B that were previously attached between the bracket and the lower tube The foot plate bracket is attached to the upper tube of the leg support without the spacers The foot plate attached to its bracket 5 Remove the foot plate from its bracket see picture For adjusting the foot plate see page 33 B B ...

Page 32: ...traight up to remove it Attachment 1 With the leg support in the out ward rotated position insert the guide pins into the leg support holder and swing the leg support inward until the catch locks the leg support in the front position 2 Check that the leg support is securely attached to the seat Loosen the catch by push it backwards Leg support in the outward rotated position Removing attaching the...

Page 33: ... to the required vertical angle tighten the two fix ing screws D to secure the set ting in the new position see pic ture The position of the foot plates 1 Remove the foot plates two fixing screws D see picture 2 Set the foot place to the required position and replace the two fixing screws D The foot plate is attached by two screws Leg support in the outward rotated position The position of the foo...

Page 34: ...at and chassis when adjusting the seat angle Adjusting the seat angle optional 1 Firmly grip the handle at the back of the seat see picture 2 Press in the release handles on the left and right side and angle the seat to the required tilt 3 Secure the setting by letting go of the release handles Manual seat tilt ...

Page 35: ... of a vehicle mounted restraint Positioning belt accessory Fitting a positioning belt There is an accessory rail on each side of the seat frame intended for attaching a positioning belt etc The positioning belt should be fitted in the rail s top slot 1 Screw the belt in place with the snap lock on the side that best suits the user and the other half with the clasp on the opposite side 2 After fitt...

Page 36: ...ed to remove stubborn dirt or stains If necessary the cover may be removed before cleaning See also the washing instructions on the actual upholstery 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 instruction...

Page 37: ... 37 PS Junior User Manual Accessories Accessories for Permobil seats are being continuously developed Contact your nearest Permobil sales person for more information on what accessories are available for your seat ...

Page 38: ...PS Junior Dimension and weight information Max Leg Rest Length 14 Overal length 39 Overal width 22 Height 17 23 Seat weight approximately 58 lbs Max weight of user Permobil K300 165 lbs 39 14 22 17 23 Vertical measurement from rear edge of foot plate to seat pan Horizontal measurement from front of Footplates to back of Push Handles Horizontal measurement from outside of Armrest to outside of Cont...

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