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Permobil X850 MiniFlex Owner'S Manual Download Page 77

Owner's Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex

Driving rules

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WARNING!

Always be aware that high speed and a longer braking distance mean an increased risk of having an accident.
Never drive fast/at full speed in narrow passages, on narrow pavements, etc. because an incorrect manoeuvre/
steering error can lead to an accident.
Remember that a surface that has a sidewards slope will affect the wheelchair and may make it steer sideways.
Therefore, never drive at full speed on surfaces with a sidewards slope.

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Summary of Contents for X850 MiniFlex

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual English X850 MiniFlex...

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Page 3: ...ce of both vendor and wheelchair Your Permobil is designed to give you highest possible comfort and safety and to meet the requirements regarding safety and environment Before you begin using your whe...

Page 4: ...Text Produced and published by Permobil AB Edition 1 2015 04 Order no 205353 UK 0...

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Page 6: ...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 Timr Sv...

Page 7: ...t Information about this Owner s Manual 9 Safety instructions 13 Design and function 33 Settings and Adjustments 45 Control Panel 55 Operation 73 Transport 89 Maintenance and repairs 95 Accessories 11...

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Page 9: ...rating instructions handy in connection with your wheelchair since the need for important infor mation can arise concerning its use safety and maintenance It is also possible to obtain information con...

Page 10: ...ting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is provided Spare parts accessories Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through Permobil The expected service life of this product is 7 yea...

Page 11: ...t 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 the manufacturer shall Encourage users or those given specific respon...

Page 12: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Important Information about this Owner s Manual 12...

Page 13: ...ully in particular the safety instructions and their warning texts Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings and i...

Page 14: ...y for your needs as prescribed by your healthcare provider Con sult your healthcare provider before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment Some adjustments may reduce your wheelchai...

Page 15: ...d to the wheelchair seat and its accessories If you discov er that something has been damaged or in some other manner appears to be incorrect then contact your supplier or Permobil for more informatio...

Page 16: ...ot drive the wheelchair over any curbs or edges higher than indicated in the technical specifications section of the manual When driving over a curb or similarly elevated surface you must cross the su...

Page 17: ...again Not doing so could lead to personal injury L CAUTION Operation Do not let children drive the wheelchair without supervision Do not drive the wheelchair on public streets or roadways Obey all lo...

Page 18: ...orth in the specification section in this Owner s Manual for current seat model Operation of the wheelchair by users who exceed the maximum allowable user weight can lead to personal injury and proper...

Page 19: ...more difficult to control Do not drive up or down slopes with a gradient greater than indicated in the technical specifications section of the manual There is a risk that the wheelchair will not maneu...

Page 20: ...reewheel Mode In order to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away ensure that the wheelchair is on a level surface before releasing the brakes In order to avoid personal injury do not use your Permob...

Page 21: ...nal effects The Maximum limit should not be exceeded The wheelchair s manoeuvrability and stability can be degraded as a result L WARNING Driving with Seat Lift Seat Tilt Backrest Recline Be careful i...

Page 22: ...tion 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 unexpe...

Page 23: ...l X850 MiniFlex Safety instructions L CAUTION Positioning Belt Permobil positioning belts are designed to position the user only and will not protect you in an accident You may even receive further in...

Page 24: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Safety instructions L WARNING Support Wheels If your wheelchair is equipped with support wheels they must always be mounted when the wheelchair is being driven 24...

Page 25: ...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 cauti...

Page 26: ...rse weather conditions however to minimize the risk of being caught in difficult situations you should avoid using the wheelchair outdoors during for example severe cold heavy rain or thick snow Also...

Page 27: ...ition with loading straps from the tie down points at the front and rear marked with yellow stickers or by using a Permolock locking system The wheelchair must not be secured onto any other part of th...

Page 28: ...r 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 unapproved aftermarket accessories and part...

Page 29: ...chair s maximum speed under certain conditions Limit switch circuits limit the wheelchair s functions under certain circumstances Overload protection circuits shut the wheelchair off in case of an ove...

Page 30: ...NING Changing Tires Avoid the use of sharp edged tools when working with tires L WARNING Storage The wheelchair and its accessories must always be shut off when they are not being used Always store th...

Page 31: ...e to another cause as soon as possible after the event There exists a risk that the wheelchair and its accessories can no longer be used in a safe and secure manner L CAUTION EMC Requirements The elec...

Page 32: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Safety instructions 32...

Page 33: ...and function DESIGN AND FUNCTION General 34 Drive package 35 Shock absorbers 35 Wheels 35 Lights and reflectors 36 Batteries 37 Electronics 38 Electric seat functions 41 Manual seat functions 41 Seat...

Page 34: ...e with physical disabilities The wheelchair consists of a chassis and a seat The chassis contains the wheelchair s electronics power sup ply and drive functions The seat can be fitted with a fixed or...

Page 35: ...ive wheel The motors regulate the speed and braking A joystick on the control panel sends signals to the electronics unit The electronics unit then controls the motors Shock absorbers The rear of the...

Page 36: ...ights and reflectors In the standard version this wheelchair is fitted with reflectors at the front and rear as well as the sides There are also lights and indicators at the front and rear Figure 3 Fr...

Page 37: ...intenance and service L WARNING Be careful when using metal objects when working with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use safety gloves and safety goggles Remember that...

Page 38: ...air is fitted with a 100 A automatic main fuse that can be reset when it has been triggered It also functions as a battery isolator and is con trolled ON OFF via a recess in the front of the chassis L...

Page 39: ...cal fault The cause of the fault should be checked carefully before the switch is reset Contact Service in case of doubt Fuses Figure 8 Fuses Other fuses are located under the rear chassis cover The c...

Page 40: ...ted when the charging fuse is changed If the charging fuse is triggered there may be problems or faults with the batteries the charger charging cables or the wheelchair s charging socket The cause of...

Page 41: ...are driven by an electric actuator which is steeples controlled from the wheelchair control panel Functions seat lift Manual seat functions Manual seat functions may vary depending on the equipment f...

Page 42: ...etc If the seat lift is raised from its lowest position the wheelchair s maximum speed forwards is reduced to 7 km h and the maxi mum speed backwards to 4 km h The seat lift function works only when...

Page 43: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Design and function Other adjustments The control panel arm rest foot plates and other accessories have manual adjustment and setting options 43...

Page 44: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Design and function 44...

Page 45: ...Adjustments SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS Arm Rest Height 46 Arm Rest Angle 47 Arm rest forward backwards 48 Distance between the arm rests 49 Foot plate height 50 Foot plate Angle 51 Head rest optional h...

Page 46: ...s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Settings and Adjustments Arm Rest Height Figure 11 Arm rest height 1 Loosen the locking screw with an Allen key 2 Adjust the height 3 Tighten the screw after adjustmen...

Page 47: ...x Settings and Adjustments Arm Rest Angle Figure 12 Arm rest angle 1 Loosen the locking nut of the ad justment screw 2 Adjust the arm rest to the re quired inclination by screwing the Allen screw down...

Page 48: ...850 MiniFlex Settings and Adjustments Arm rest forward backwards Figure 13 Arm rest forwards backwards 1 Loosen the locking screw under the arm rest 2 Adjust forwards backwards 3 Tighten the locking s...

Page 49: ...tance between the arm rests 1 Loosen the two locking screws on the rear bar of the seat frame on the right and left sides 2 Adjust to the required distance symmetrically or asymmetrically L IMPORTANT...

Page 50: ...e height 1 Loosen the mounting screw of the foot plate 2 Adjust the foot plate up or down to the required height 3 Tighten the screw If the screw and its spacing sleeve are removed the foot plate can...

Page 51: ...gs and Adjustments Foot plate Angle Figure 16 Foot plate angle 1 Loosen the locking nut for the ad justing screw on the back of the foot plate 2 Adjust to the required angle by screwing the adjusting...

Page 52: ...iFlex Settings and Adjustments Head rest optional height angle Figure 17 Head rest adjustment 1 Loosen the locking knob 2 2 Adjust to the required height 3 Tighten the locking knob 2 4 Tilt the head r...

Page 53: ...ner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Settings and Adjustments Head rest Forwards backwards Figure 18 Head rest adjustment 1 Loosen the locking knob 1 2 Adjust as required 3 Tighten the locking knob 1 5...

Page 54: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Settings and Adjustments 54...

Page 55: ...The Control Panel consists of a joystick function keys and indications symbols Your wheelchair may also be fitted with a Seat Control Panel connected to the control panel In that case you can choose w...

Page 56: ...Lights button and indicator Figure 20 Lights press the switch to switch on the wheelchair s lights Press the key again to switch off the lights When the lights are on the indication lamp lights up as...

Page 57: ...wheelchair s indicators The indi cation lamp on the control flashes as well Seat lift button and indicator Figure 23 Seat lift Switch for moving the seat lift up and down When the seat lift is in ope...

Page 58: ...s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Control Panel On Off button Figure 24 Start key On Off This switch is used to start or switch off the wheelchair The start key must be pressed for the wheelchair to wo...

Page 59: ...is an emergency There is a risk of the user being ejected from the chair or of the life of the wheelchair s drive components being reduced Speed selector button and indicator Figure 25 Speed selector...

Page 60: ...oes not show exactly how much fuel is left but it gives you a rough idea so that you can avoid unnecessary stops be cause the batteries are discharged The indicator shows a more exact value after appr...

Page 61: ...and back wards to turn and to brake The speed is directly proportional to the joystick movement little movement low speed big movement high speed The wheelchair is brought to a con trolled stop when y...

Page 62: ...Panel is used to control the various options such as the wheelchair s extension seat rotation and back angle The pictures below show the different functions of the Seat Control Panel Back rest angle F...

Page 63: ...le Press the upper surface of the symbol to move the foot plate out and on the lower surface to retract it This makes it easy to set the leg length for the user and you have the chance to stretch your...

Page 64: ...tate the seat anticlockwise The seat rotates until the position is straight forward or the right or left end position When the seat rotation is activated a lamp lights up above the seat lift sym bol o...

Page 65: ...The seat is angled backwards when the bottom part of the seat tilt angle but ton is pressed and moves forward when the top part of the button is pressed When the seat tilt is activated the lamp above...

Page 66: ...menu It is possible to choose whether you want to have access to the Joystick menu or not To enable disable the Joystick menu hold down the lights key and the right indicator key when turning on the...

Page 67: ...oystick to the maximum left or right position and hold it there for two sec onds This action is confirmed with a short acoustic signal NOTE To be able to enter the Joystick menu with the joystick the...

Page 68: ...it the lights can be activated by moving the joystick forwards and the horn can be activated by moving the joystick backwards Therefore moving the joystick forwards has the same effect as pressing the...

Page 69: ...ion of indicators To activate the indicator function move the joystick to the right until the lamp above the indicator keys is lit Move the joystick forwards to activate the left indicators Move the j...

Page 70: ...Figure 39 Activation of speed selector Move the joystick to the right until the lamp above the speed selector is lit Move the joystick forwards to increase the speed Move the joystick back wards to re...

Page 71: ...r The first four LEDs there three red and one yellow are used to indicate the functions of the Seat Control Panel The first LED corresponds to the left key of the Seat Control Panel The sec ond LED co...

Page 72: ...r indication lamps on the control panel also light up Return to the drive position by mov ing the joystick forwards The wheelchair can also be switched off by moving the joystick backwards and holding...

Page 73: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Operation OPERATION General 74 Driving 74 Driving technique 75 Driving rules 77 Seat lift 82 Extension 83 Brake release 84 Charging batteries 86 73...

Page 74: ...st for the part you use to handle the joystick with Do not just use the joy stick as a support Fast turns and driving on uneven surfaces can interfere with your ability to handle the wheelchair safely...

Page 75: ...t driving the wheelchair is quite simply to move the joystick in the desired driving direction The wheelchair then moves in the direction that the joystick is pointing However always remember to drive...

Page 76: ...the joystick as support Fast turns and driving on uneven surfaces can interfere with the ability to safely handle the wheelchair If the wheelchair moves in an undesired direction RELEASE THE JOYSTICK...

Page 77: ...isk of having an accident Never drive fast at full speed in narrow passages on narrow pavements etc because an incorrect manoeuvre steering error can lead to an accident Remember that a surface that h...

Page 78: ...Always use caution when driving over obstacles Figure 43 Driving over obstacles L WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair over obstacles higher than 110 mm Use extreme caution when driving over obstacles...

Page 79: ...me caution when driving on side slopes with an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow Figure 44 Driving on side slopes L WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair on side slopes steeper t...

Page 80: ...out risks You should be extremely careful when driving downhill on an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow L WARNING Do not drive downhill on a gradient greater than 18 Dynamic st...

Page 81: ...ld be extremely careful when driving uphill on an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow L WARNING Do not drive uphill on a gradient greater than 15 Dynamic stability according to I...

Page 82: ...up to 240 mm in order to adjust the height to tables benches etc This function is controlled from the Control Panel If the seat lift is raised from its lowest position the wheelchair s maximum speed...

Page 83: ...led from the Seat Control Panel Press the upper surface of the symbol to increase the distance between the seat and the front wheels Press the lower surface to decrease the space This function only wo...

Page 84: ...Releasing the brakes 1 Switch off the wheelchair with the On Off key on the control panel 2 While pressing the lever s safety catch down to release the lever move the lever forwards to release the bra...

Page 85: ...hair from rolling away 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 A...

Page 86: ...atteries gradually lose capacity as they age The most important factor for the life of the batteries is how much power is taken out of them before they are charged and how often they are charged disch...

Page 87: ...To interrupt the charging process switch off the main voltage before the charging contact is disconnected from the wheelchair s charging socket This is to avoid sparking and wear and tear to the charg...

Page 88: ...the ON Off key on the control panel before charging but ensure that the main fuse is in the ON position Ensure that the charging contact has been fully inserted in the wheelchair s charging socket Th...

Page 89: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Transport TRANSPORT General 90 Air Transport 93 89...

Page 90: ...ed in posi tion with loading straps from the transport eyes at the front and rear marked with yellow stickers Always make sure that the front strap 1 is positioned on top of the wheelchairs front axle...

Page 91: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Transport Figure 52 Loading strap positions 91...

Page 92: ...with loading straps from the tie down points at the front and rear marked with yellow stickers or by using a Permolock locking system The wheelchair must not be secured onto any other part of the whe...

Page 93: ...r will be transported Smaller aircraft may not be able to accommodate large or heavy wheelchairs Check with the airline to see what rules apply L IMPORTANT If you are unsure of what type of main fuse...

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Page 95: ...REPAIRS General 96 Toolbag 97 Frequency of maintenance and inspection 99 General batteries storage 100 Cleaning 101 Wheels 103 Battery replacement 105 Resetting the main fuse battery isolator 107 Rep...

Page 96: ...d its systems may lead to an increased risk of accident All alterations to and interventions in the wheelchair s vital systems must be performed by a competent service engineer In case of doubt always...

Page 97: ...g contents that can be used for maintenance and minor repairs TOOL AREA OF USE Allen keys General maintenance seat adjustment 11 13 mm 1 2 9 16 spanners General maintenance replacing batteries Box spa...

Page 98: ...fuses are replaced Always switch off the power supply to the control panel before interrupting the power with the main fuse L WARNING Any unauthorized alterations to the wheelchair and its systems may...

Page 99: ...icator and charge if necessary Check that the joystick panel is not damaged Ensure all removable parts are securely locked in place Check belt for wear and make sure the buckle is operational Check ti...

Page 100: ...lchair 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 de...

Page 101: ...ated to remove stubborn dirt or stains If necessary the cover may be removed before cleaning See also the washing instructions on the upholstery materials Metal surfaces For normal cleaning it is best...

Page 102: ...he panel s display Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners The panel must not be rinsed with water or any other liquid Seat Belts Check the condition of the seat belts regularly in case damag...

Page 103: ...tability and manoeuvrability Low air pressure in the tyre also results in abnormal wear and shorter range Regularly check that the air pressure in the tyre is 200 250 kPa 2 2 5 bar Filling tyres with...

Page 104: ...e an explosion Incorrect pressure may result in less stability and manoeuvrability Regularly check that the air pressure is correct Inner tube replacement 1 Chock up the wheelchair so that the wheel t...

Page 105: ...seat Do not use an electric drill If there is a fixed seat bracket remove the rear chassis cover Then remove the seat s rear mounting screw and tip the seat for wards See fig 56 Remove the front cover...

Page 106: ...e the batteries with the poles facing the out er sides of the chassis Reattach the battery connections See also the sticker on the inside of the front chassis cover 7 Fit the batteries fixing bars The...

Page 107: ...fully before the switch is reset Contact Service in case of doubt The main fuse also functions as a battery isolator but it is called the main fuse in the owner s manual It is not normally necessary t...

Page 108: ...IMPORTANT The fuses in the Safe Gate electronics may in very special situations break the circuit In these situations a service engineer should carry out an inspection before the fuse is replaced See...

Page 109: ...d repairs Brake release Figure 60 Brake release lever Check regularly approximately once a month that the brake release and the brake release lever are working properly When the brakes are released it...

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Page 111: ...0 MiniFlex Accessories ACCESSORIES Accessories for Permobil power wheelchairs are subject to continuous development Contact your nearest Permobil dealer for more information on the accessories availab...

Page 112: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Accessories 112...

Page 113: ...s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length 1260 1460 mm Height 970 mm Width 720 mm Smallest transportation size Length 1260 mm Width 720 mm Height 970 mm...

Page 114: ...nimum transport dimensions lxwxh 1260 mm x 720 mm x 970 mm Weight incl batteries 170 Kg Seat plane angle 0 Effective seat depth 250 350 mm Effective seat width 250 350 mm Seat surface height at front...

Page 115: ...ce Range 35 50 Km Min turning radius 1805 mm Reversing width 2250 mm Ability to Negotiate Obstacles approach distance 50 cm 110 mm Min ground clearance 82 mm Hill climbing ability 18 Degrees Rated slo...

Page 116: ...fications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electronics Type SafeGate Batteries Recommended battery type 24 cells gel Battery capacity 2x97 Ah Nominal voltage 12V Charging time 11 hours Weight 29 Kg Fuses Main...

Page 117: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting guide 118 117...

Page 118: ...cannot be driven Battery charger connected Stop charging and disconnect the charging cable from the wheelchair s charging socket Brake release activated Reset the brake release Wheelchair locked with...

Page 119: ...d Main fuse switched to OFF position after for example battery replacement Reset the main fuse See page 107 Charging fuse triggered for example on ac count of a fault in the batteries charger charging...

Page 120: ...Owner s Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Troubleshooting 120...

Page 121: ...tant information for safe and proper use Never remove a sticker from your wheelchair If a sticker becomes difficult to read or falls off new replacement stickers may be ordered from Permobil Read the...

Page 122: ...cription of the Circuit Breakers function is found on page 107 Wheel Locks Figure 63 Wheel Locks The sticker shows the wheel lock release levers position in released respec tively activated state Tie...

Page 123: ...bited Figure 65 Use as seat in motor ve hicle prohibited The sticker indicates that the wheelchair is not approved for use in motor ve hicles General advise regarding transport is found on page 90 Cru...

Page 124: ...tions and Fuses Figure 67 Battery Connections and Fuses The sticker shows the polarity of the batteries and where the fuses are found on the wheelchair Description of changing batteries is found on pa...

Page 125: ...MiniFlex Stickers Serial number label Figure 68 Serial number label 1 Made in country of final assem bly by adress of site of final assembly 2 Serial number 3 Product type 4 Date of assembly 5 EAN co...

Page 126: ...EX A Accessories 111 B Batteries 37 Batteries Replacement 105 Batteries Storage 100 Brake Release 109 C Circuitbreaker 107 Cleaning 101 S Seat Lift 82 Seat Belts 102 Stickers 121 T Toolbag 97 Transpor...

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