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F5 Corpus VS

User manual

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Page 1: ...F5 Corpus VS User manual American English...

Page 2: ...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 1 800 736 0925 1 800...

Page 3: ...4 7 Main circuit breaker 43 4 8 Wheelchair storage 43 4 9 Manual adjustments 44 4 9 1 Headrest 44 4 9 2 Headrest with link hardware 46 4 9 3 Removing the backrest 49 4 9 4 Armrest 49 4 9 5 Footplates...

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: ...a standing function It is intended for people limited to a seated position It is not an all terrain vehicle and must be used in accordance with the restrictions outlined in this user manual The expect...

Page 6: ...5 31 Length 1165 mm 46 Standing position Height 1920 mm 76 Width 790 mm 31 Length 1260 mm 50 Smallest transportation size Height 825 875 mm 32 5 34 5 Width 650 790 mm 25 5 31 Length 965 mm 38 Weight...

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 2 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: ...al Front reflectors Rear reflectors If the wheelchair is equipped with lights Permobil recommends that you use them whenever you drive near public rights of way Do not drive in the dark unless your wh...

Page 12: ...ive wheels have pneumatic tires or flat free foam filled tires The caster wheels have pneumatic tires or solid polyurethane tires Pneumatic tires Flat free foam filled tires Inflating the pneumatic ti...

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 38 Overview 13...

Page 14: ...s located on the lower left side of the wheelchair chassis An additional serial number label is located on the seat lift You may need to lift the seat for better visibility The contents of the serial...

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: ...sk that the wheelchair or its accessories can no longer be used safely Contact your service provider or Permobil for further information WARNING Keep the electronics dry Make sure that the electronics...

Page 21: ...hed exposed to fire submerged in water or involved in a vehicular accident or other extraordinary events Events like these can lead to significant damage that is impossible to detect upon inspection C...

Page 22: ...in the presence of a person who is qualified to ensure that the wheelchair is properly fit for you WARNING Do not turn off power to stop the wheelchair Release the joystick to stop the wheelchair Do n...

Page 23: ...hicle with loose objects trays or other auxiliary equipment the vehicle s occupants could suffer bodily injury CAUTION Do not use the wheelchair in extreme conditions Permobil recommends that you do n...

Page 24: ...not behave as it should If the wheelchair is not behaving as it should or if you suspect that something is wrong release the joystick immediately to stop the wheelchair Turn off the power and contact...

Page 25: ...tery charger in well ventilated dry rooms and do not cover the battery charger If it is covered it can overheat which can lead to bodily injury or property damage WARNING Belt restraints Make sure tha...

Page 26: ...st If you do not it can lead to bodily injury WARNING Do not use joystick or armrests as support when you transfer Do not use the joystick or armrests as support when you transfer in or out of the whe...

Page 27: ...ink to patents E Name and address of the manufacturer F YYYY MM DD Date of manufacture G CE mark Medical device Federal Communications Commission approved equipment H Unique Device Identification UDI...

Page 28: ...ows the on and off positions for the main circuit breaker Read more on page 43 Freewheel mode The picture above the arrows indicates that the wheelchair is not in freewheel mode The pictures below the...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...pe can shift your center of gravity forward Release the joystick if the wheelchair rolls faster than you would like This makes the wheelchair stop and you can descend again more slowly Avoid sudden st...

Page 32: ...ing function backrest tilt leg rest tilt footplate lift The wheelchair s center of gravity changes when you change the position of the seat and or the backrest When you lift or tilt the seat or backre...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...heelchair is reduced automatically This can be indicated with a turtle on the display of the control panel The wheelchair s center of gravity changes when you change the position of the seat and the b...

Page 35: ...light on the switch box or by a flashing turtle on the display of the control panel 4 2 5 Leg rest tilt The leg rest tilt tilts the leg rest When the leg rest is tilted the maximum speed of the wheel...

Page 36: ...Footplate lift The footplate lift shortens or lengthens the leg rests to adjust the height of the footplates You can use this function to adjust the pressure on the back of your thighs 36 Wheelchair...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...RNING Use freewheel mode cautiously 4 4 1 Entering freewheel mode 1 Make sure that the wheelchair is on level ground 2 Turn off the wheelchair 3 Flip the freewheel levers downward 4 4 2 Exiting freewh...

Page 39: ...ndard 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...

Page 40: ...o make transportation of the wheelchair easier you can remove or fold down the backrest This is done in a few simple moves See page 49 If necessary you can also remove the headrest See page 44 4 5 2 U...

Page 41: ...isms cannot be pressed during a crash The shoulder belt restraint should be worn over the shoulder The pelvic belt restraint should be worn low across the pelvis and within the preferred zone of 30 to...

Page 42: ...ur power wheelchair 4 6 3 Preventing damage to wheelchair Since the wheelchair will be put with other goods in a confined space during the flight it is important to take preventive measures to minimiz...

Page 43: ...ain contact your service technician Use the lever at the back of the wheelchair to turn on and off or to reset the main circuit breaker Always turn off the control panel before you turn off the main c...

Page 44: ...9 Manual adjustments The wheelchair can have functions that are adjusted manually Available functions vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair If you do not have the power lift functi...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 Adjust t...

Page 48: ...nd install the headrest 1 Loosen handle at the rear of the backrest 2 Lift the headrest straight up Install in the reverse order You can remove and install the headrest without affecting current setti...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...he 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 angle to the preferred position 3 Tighten screw Wheelchair...

Page 54: ...m 1 Loosen the two screws on footplate 2 Adjust the footplate to the preferred height and tighten the screws This is how you adjust the angle of the footplates You can adjust the footplates separately...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...t 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 to the...

Page 57: ...t 2 Adjust the chest support to the preferred height but never so high that the fixing is not visible at the lower edge of the sleeve 3 Tighten the screws on the locking ring This is how you adjust th...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 the angle of panel to the preferred position 4 Tight...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 62 Wheelchair usage...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...elchair 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...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...efully with a cloth and water and dry off Remove scuff marks from semi matte surfaces with soft wax Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the soft wax Remove scuff marks and scratche...

Page 68: ...Repeat this procedure to remove stubborn dirt or stains Ink spots can sometimes be removed with soap and water followed by isopropyl alcohol Do not use any other cleaning methods than those listed he...

Page 69: ...also result in abnormal wear punctures a shorter driving range and damage to the wheel assembly This is how you inflate the drive wheel tires 1 Unscrew and remove the valve cap from the tire air valve...

Page 70: ...about seat depth Users above 110 kg 240 lb must have a seat depth of 445 mm 17 or more If your wheelchair has a seat depth of less than 445 mm 17 and your weight increases to more than 110 kg 240 lb...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...rs scooters and their chargers Requirements and test methods EN 12184 Wheelchair standard series ISO 7176 U S Food and Drug Administration s regulation 21 CFR 820 Medical Device Regulation EU 2017 745...

Page 74: ...hopping malls and hospitals Nevertheless it is permitted to use cordless telephones and cell phones including hands free devices while operating your power wheelchair In the unlikely event that you sh...

Page 75: ...ired doorway entry depth 1350 mm 53 Required corridor width for side opening 800 mm 31 5 Ground clearance 80 mm 3 Ability to negotiate obstacles approach distance 0 cm 0 50 mm 2 Ability to negotiate o...

Page 76: ...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...

Page 77: ...obil Australia 300 Duke Drive 8 Viewbrook Close Lebanon TN 37090 Seven Hills NSW 2147 USA Australia 1 800 736 0925 61 1300 845 483 1 800 231 3256 support permobil com orders au permobil com www permob...

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Page 79: ...Dealer s address and telephone number...

Page 80: ...www permobil com 7 330818 354297 335340 eng US...

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