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Owner's Manual Permobil K300/C300/C300s

Handling

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WARNING!

Never use the wheelchair on a sloping surface with the brakes released.
Always ensure that the wheelchair is switched off when the brakes are
activated/deactivated.
To prevent the wheelchair from rolling off, ensure that it is on a dry, level
surface before releasing the brakes.

Figure 91. Releasing the brakes

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Страница 1: ...K300 C300 C300s Owner s manual English ...

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Страница 3: ...ice 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 wheelchair it is important that you read and understand the content of these operating instructions and in particular the Safety Instructions ...

Страница 4: ...Text Produced and published by Permobil AB Edition 2 2014 06 Order no 205266 UK 0 ...

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Страница 6: ... De Beitel 11 6466 GZ Kerkrade Netherlands Tel 31 0 45 564 54 80 Fax 31 0 45 564 54 81 Email info permobil nl The Permobil Group s Head Office 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 ...

Страница 7: ...structions 13 Design Function 33 R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display 41 R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display 53 R net LED Control Panel 69 VR2 CONTROL PANEL 79 Handling 89 Transport 105 Maintenance and repairs 111 Accessories 127 Technical Specifications 129 Troubleshooting 133 Stickers 151 Index 156 ...

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Страница 9: ...perating 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 concerning our products from our home page on the Internet You can find us at www permobil com All information pictures illustrations and specifications are based upon the product information that was ...

Страница 10: ...acting 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 years Scrapping Contact Permobil for information about scrapping agreements in force Warranty All wheelchairs are supplied with a two year product guarantee Batteries and charger are supplied with one ...

Страница 11: ...uct 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 responsi bility for reporting incidents that have occurred with medical devices and that meet the criteria within these guidelines to report the incidents to the Manufacturer and or to the Competent Autho...

Страница 12: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Important Information about this Owner s Manual 12 ...

Страница 13: ...efully 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 instructions in this manual Permobil is not responsible for injuries or damage resulting from failure to ex ercise good judgment The final selection and purchasing decision about the type of electric...

Страница 14: ...lly 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 wheelchair s performance or safety or may not be appropriate for your needs It is also of the utmost importance that you devote sufficient time to become acquainted with the different buttons the function an...

Страница 15: ...red 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 information as soon as possible before you continue the checks We recommend that you charge your wheelchair s batteries before you begin using it The chapter titled Charging the Batteries describes how to do ...

Страница 16: ... not 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 surface at a 90 degree angle perpendicular Crossing such surfaces at any other angle may result in the wheelchair tipping Reduce your speed when driving on uneven terrain or soft surfaces Do not use y...

Страница 17: ...ons or use of medication either prescribed or over the counter may limit your ability to operate your wheelchair safely Be sure to consult with your physician about your physical limitations and medications L CAUTION Operation Do not use the wheelchair to pull any kind of objects and never hang excessive weights on the backrest Doing so could lead to personal injury and property damage including d...

Страница 18: ... forth 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 property damage including damage to the wheelchair as well as voiding any applicable warranty to the wheelchair Do not carry passengers on the wheelchair Doing so can lead to personal injury and property ...

Страница 19: ...r 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 maneuver safely L WARNING Operation Inclines Do not drive the wheelchair where the sideways gradient is more than indicated in the technical specifications section of the manual There is a risk of tippin...

Страница 20: ... Freewheel 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 Permobil in freewheel mode without an attendant present Do not attempt to put the wheelchair in freewheel mode by yourself while seated in it Do not put your Permobil in freewheel mode while on an incline...

Страница 21: ...sonal 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 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 backrest recline changes the center of gravity and i...

Страница 22: ...sition 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 as this will cause the wheelchair to stop abruptly and...

Страница 23: ...l K300 C300 C300s Safety instructions L WARNING 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 injury from the belts 23 ...

Страница 24: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s 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 ...

Страница 25: ...r 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 armrests as supports when transferring into or out of the wheelchair The footplates and...

Страница 26: ...position 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 wheelchair including the seat If the wheelchair needs to be transported with the user seated in it be sure to use an approved attachment system suitable for the total weight of the wheelchair to ...

Страница 27: ...verse 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 bear in mind that certain surfaces on the wheelchair can be heated up or cooled down in the event of prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or cold respectively 27 ...

Страница 28: ...air 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 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 Connecting any unapproved electrical or electroni...

Страница 29: ...elchair 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 overload The user should stop using the wheelchair immediately and consult an authorized Permobil distributor if any of these circuits should become disabled Any attempt to modify the safety circuits w...

Страница 30: ...ARNING 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 the wheelchair so that access for unauthorized individuals is avoided Never store the wheelchair in a room in which condensation can arise mist or dampness on the surfaces e g in pool areas laundry ro...

Страница 31: ...due 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 electronics of an power wheelchair can be affected by external electromagnetic fields for example from mobile telephones Similarly the electronics of the wheelchair itself can also emit electromagnetic ...

Страница 32: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Safety instructions 32 ...

Страница 33: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Design Function DESIGN FUNCTION General 34 Drive package 35 Wheels 35 Lights and reflectors 36 Batteries 37 33 ...

Страница 34: ...te back rest arm rest leg rest and any accesso ries options such as a head rest calf rest chest support etc The chassis can be combined with different seat models which are supplied with a separate user manual In this user manual we have chosen to show the wheel chair with our Corpus 3G seat However the operation of the chassis and most of its functions are the same re gardless of the seat model c...

Страница 35: ...K300 C300 C300s is equipped with a drive package for each drive wheel The drive package consists of an electric motor with a drive gear and magnetic wheel lock Wheels The wheelchair s drive wheels are available with pneumatic or Flat Free Foam Filled tires The caster wheels have solid polyurethane tires 35 ...

Страница 36: ...s Design Function Lights and reflectors The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors on the front rear and sides Front rear lights and turn indicators are optional Figure 3 Front Reflectors Figure 4 Rear Reflectors Figure 5 Side Reflectors 36 ...

Страница 37: ...ly accessible for maintenance and replacement 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 the batteries are heavy and must be handled with great caution L CAUTION Used or malfunctioning batteries should be disposed of responsibly in accordance with local recycling r...

Страница 38: ...OFF via the lever located behind the rubber protection at the bottom of the rear chassis cover L WARNING If the main fuse is triggered there is often a major electrical fault The cause of the fault should be checked carefully before the switch is reset Contact Service in case of doubt Charging socket Figure 9 Charging socket The charging socket is located on the control panel L CAUTION Always swit...

Страница 39: ...K300 C300 C300s Design Function L WARNING If the main fuse is triggered there is often a major electrical fault The cause of the fault should be checked carefully before the switch is reset Contact Service in case of doubt 39 ...

Страница 40: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Design Function 40 ...

Страница 41: ...wner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display R NET CONTROL PANEL WITH LCD COLOR DISPLAY General 42 Charger Socket 43 Function Buttons 44 Jack Sockets 47 Display 48 41 ...

Страница 42: ...0 Control Panel The Control Panel consists of a joy stick function buttons and a display At the front of the panel is the Charg er Socket Two Jack Sockets are lo cated on the bottom of the panel Your wheelchair may also be equipped with an extra Seat Control Panel in addition to the control panel 42 ...

Страница 43: ...d with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair Do not connect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Con nection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C perfor...

Страница 44: ...r to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Horn Button Figure 13 Horn Button The horn will sound while this button is depressed Maximum Speed Buttons Figure 14 Speedbuttons Decrease Increase These buttons decreases increases the wheelchairs maximum speed De pending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed w...

Страница 45: ...available Profiles is dependant on how the control system is programmed Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when the but ton is pressed Figure 16 Profile Button Hazard Warning Button and LED Figure 17 Hazard Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates inactivates the wheelchairs hazards ...

Страница 46: ...ve if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s left indicator Depress the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off When activated the left indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicator Right Indicator Button and LED Figure 20 Right Indicator and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is prov...

Страница 47: ... The External On Off Switch Jack 1 allows the user to turn the control sys tem on and off using an external device such as a buddy button The External Profile Switch Jack 2 allows the user to select Profiles using an external device such as a buddy button To change the Profile whilst driv ing simply press the button 47 ...

Страница 48: ...ol system is on when the display is backlit Screen Symbols Figure 22 Drive Screen The Drive screen for the R net has common components which will always appear and components which will only appear under certain conditions Be low is a view of a typical Drive screen in Profile 1 A Clock B Speedometer C Profile name D Current profile E Battery indicator F Max Speed indicator 48 ...

Страница 49: ...oon as possible Stepping Up The wheelchair batteries are being charged You will not be able to drive the wheelchair until the charger is disconnected and you have switched the control system off and on again Speed Indicator Figure 24 Speed Indicator This displays the current speed setting The speed setting is adjusted using the Speed Buttons Current Profile Figure 25 Currant Profile The Profile Nu...

Страница 50: ...e 27 Speed Limit If the speed of the wheelchair is being limited for example by a raised seat then this symbol will be displayed If the wheelchair is being inhiited from driv ing then the symbol will flash Restart Figure 28 Restart When the control system requires a restart for example after a module re configuration this symbol will be flashed Control System Temperature Figure 29 Control System T...

Страница 51: ...re 31 Timer This symbol is displayed when the control system is changing between differ ent states An example would be entering into Programming Mode The sym bol is animated to show the sands falling E Stop Figure 32 E Stop If the control system is programmed for latched drive or actuator operation then it is normal for an Emergency Stop Switch to be connected into the Ex ternal Profile Switch Jac...

Страница 52: ...e time Display Time Displaying the time Display Time Select Display Time in the menu Move the joystick right or left to select 12 or 24 hour display or Off to remove the clock from the display Distance measurement Distance Distance measurement Distance Select Distance in the menu Move the joystick to the right to go to the menu for setting distance measurement Then select Total distance Trip Dista...

Страница 53: ...300s R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display R NET CONTROL PANEL WITH LCD MONOCHROME DISPLAY General 54 Charger Socket 55 Function Buttons 56 Jack Sockets 59 Display 60 Locking unlocking the Control System 61 Seat functions 63 53 ...

Страница 54: ...y General Figure 35 Control Panel The Control Panel consists of a joy stick function buttons and a Display At the back of the panel you also find the Charger Socket and two Jack Sockets Your wheelchair may also be equipped with an extra Seat Control Panel in addition to the control panel ...

Страница 55: ...ied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair Do not con nect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Con nection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C per...

Страница 56: ...wer to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Horn Button Figure 38 Horn Button The horn will sound while this button is depressed Maximum Speed Buttons Figure 39 Speedbuttons Decrease Increase These buttons decreases increases the wheelchairs maximum speed De pending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed...

Страница 57: ...ntrol system The number of available Profiles is dependant on how the control system is programmed Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when the but ton is pressed Hazard Warning Button and LED Figure 42 Hazard Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates inactivates the wheelchairs hazard...

Страница 58: ...tive if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s left indicator Depress the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off When activated the left indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicator Right Indicator Button and LED Figure 45 Right Indicator and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is pr...

Страница 59: ...ts The External On Off Switch Jack 1 allows the user to turn the control sys tem on and off using an external device such as a buddy button The External Profile Switch Jack 2 allows the user to select Profiles using an external device such as a buddy button To change the Profile whilst driv ing simply press the button 59 ...

Страница 60: ...splay The control system is on when the display is backlit Screen Symbols Figure 47 Drive Screen The Drive screen for the R net has common components which will always appear and components which will only appear under certain conditions Be low is a view of a typical Drive screen in Profile 1 1 Current Profile 2 Profile Name 3 Battery Indicator 4 Speed Indicator 60 ...

Страница 61: ...d While the control system is switched on depress and hold the On Off button After 1 second the control system will beep Now release the On Off button Deflect the joystick forwards until the control system beeps Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps Release the joystick there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now locked To unlock the wheelchair If the control system ha...

Страница 62: ...ymbol is dis played when the wheelchair is locked To lock the wheelchair with a key lock Insert and remove a PGDT supplied key into the Charger Socket on the Joystick Module The wheelchair is now locked To unlock the wheelchair Insert and remove a PGDTsupplied key into the Charger Socket The wheelchair is now unlocked 62 ...

Страница 63: ...o all seat models On some seats the electrical functions can be controlled with the help of the control panel joystick Some models are equipped with three memory loca tions Each memory location can store the position of the seat s adjustment device This means that it is easy to retrieve a seat position saved earlier 63 ...

Страница 64: ...nel display See fig 2 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a seat function The icon for the seat function selected appears in the display 3 Move the joystick forwards or backwards to activate the function Below is an example of the icons that may be shown in the display Which icons are shown varies depending on the seat model and available functions Figure 51 Move the joystick to the l...

Страница 65: ... the joystick to the left or right to select a memory location M1 M2 or M3 A seat icon and memory symbol M for the memory location se lected are shown in the control panel display see fig 3 Move and hold the joystick forwards The seat adjusts to the position stored earlier For reasons of safety the joystick must be held forwards until the seat is fully adjusted to the required position Once the se...

Страница 66: ...il a seat icon appears in the control panel display 3 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a memory location M1 M2 or M3 A seat icon and memory symbol M for the memory location se lected are shown in the control panel display see fig 4 Move the joystick backwards to activate the save function An arrow will appear next to the memory symbol M see fig 5 Save the current position by moving...

Страница 67: ... net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Return to drive mode Press the Mode button one or more times until a stand ard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display see fig Figure 54 Save function activated 67 ...

Страница 68: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display 68 ...

Страница 69: ...s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s R net LED Control Panel R NET LED CONTROL PANEL General 70 Charger Socket 71 Function Buttons 72 Battery Voltage Indicator 75 Maximum Speed Indicator 76 Seat Indicator 77 69 ...

Страница 70: ...Control Panel General Figure 55 Control Panel The Control Panel consists of a joy stick and function buttons At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket Your wheelchair may also be equipped with a Seat Control Panel inaddition to the control panel ...

Страница 71: ... wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair Do not connect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Con nection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C performance of t...

Страница 72: ...ntrol system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Horn Button Figure 58 Horn Button The horn will sound while this button is depressed Maximum Speed Choice of Profile Button and LED Figure 59 Maximum Speed Choice of Profile Button and LED These keys normally reduce or increase the wheelchair s maximum speed In special applications the keys can instead control the choic...

Страница 73: ...e wheelchairs hazards lights this function is used when the wheelchair is positioned in a way making it a obstruction for others Push the button to activate the hazard lights and push it again to inac tivate them When activated the indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators Lights Button and LED Figure 62 Lights Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided w...

Страница 74: ...depress the button again to turn it off When activated the left indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicator Right Indicator Button and LED Figure 64 Right Indicator and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s right indicator De press the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again t...

Страница 75: ...od way of using this indicator is to learn how it works while you are driv ing Like a fuel gage in a car it does not show exactly how much fuel is left but it gives you a rough idea so that you can avoid unnecessary stops due to discharged batteries The indicator shows a more exact value after approximately 1 minute of travel L CAUTION The battery voltage indicator also functions as a fault indica...

Страница 76: ... speed 5 lamps Max speed Driving profile For special applications the wheelchair can be programmed with more than one driving profile In this case the indicator s LEDs will instead display the selected driving profile There can be up to 5 driving profiles L CAUTION The indicator for max speed driving profile also functions as a fault indicator for the wheelchair s electronics See page 96 for furth...

Страница 77: ...ndicator Figure 67 Seat Indicator On certain seats the electrical functions for seat lift seat angle backrest an gle and legrest angle are controlled with the control panel joystick In this case the active seat function is indicated on the control panel seat indicator 77 ...

Страница 78: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s R net LED Control Panel 78 ...

Страница 79: ...anual Permobil K300 C300 C300s VR2 CONTROL PANEL VR2 CONTROL PANEL General 80 Charger Socket 81 Function Buttons 82 Battery Voltage Indicator 86 Maximum Speed Indicator 87 Locking unlocking the wheelchair 88 79 ...

Страница 80: ... Charger Socket The number of function keys indication lamps varies depending on the equipment your wheelchair has for example whether it has lights or not and what seat functions it has Figure 68 VR2 Control Panel Figure 69 Control panel for wheel chair with lights and seat functions Figure 70 Control panel for wheel chair without lights and seat functions 80 ...

Страница 81: ...eelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair Do not con nect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Con nection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C performance of the...

Страница 82: ...ber of function keys indication lamps varies depending on the equipment your wheelchair has On Off Button Figure 72 ON Off Button The On Off button applies power to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Horn Button Figure 73 Horn Button The horn will sound while this button is depressed 82 ...

Страница 83: ...y making it a obstruction for others Push the button to activate the hazard lights and push it again to inac tivate them When activated the indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators Lights Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights Figure 75 Lights Button and LED This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s lights Depress the button...

Страница 84: ...elchair s maximum speed In special applications the keys can instead control the choice of driving profile Seat Function Button NOTE Applies only if the wheelchair is fitted with electric seat functions Figure 77 Seat Function Button Activates deactivates the seat functions with which your wheelchair is equipped The function selected is then controlled using the joystick 84 ...

Страница 85: ...ights Figure 78 Indicator Buttons These keys activate and deactivate the wheelchair s left and right indicators Press the key to activate the indicators Press it again to deactivate them When the indicators are active the indicator lamp next to the control key flashes in time with the left or right indicators on the wheelchair 85 ...

Страница 86: ...way of using this indicator is to learn how it works while you are driv ing Like a fuel gage in a car it does not show exactly how much fuel is left but it gives you a rough idea so that you can avoid unnecessary stops due to discharged batteries The indicator shows a more exact value after approximately 1 minute of travel L CAUTION The battery voltage indicator also functions as a fault indicator...

Страница 87: ...eed 5 lamps Max speed Driving profile For special applications the wheelchair can be programmed with more than one driving profile In this case the indicator s LEDs will instead display the selected driving profile There can be up to 5 driving profiles L CAUTION The indicator for max speed driving profile also functions as a fault indicator for the wheelchair s electronics See page 96 for further ...

Страница 88: ...oystick forwards until a signal sounds Then move it backwards until another signal sounds Release the joystick A longer signal sounds and the wheelchair is now locked Unlocking Switch on the chair with the On Off key the LEDs in the speed indicator will now move forwards and backwards Move the joystick forwards until a signal sounds Then move it backwards until another signal sounds Release the jo...

Страница 89: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Handling HANDLING General 90 Joystick Error 91 Driving technique 92 Driving rules 93 Manual brake release 98 Battery charging 101 89 ...

Страница 90: ...iliar with how the wheelchair and its accessories behave in different situations before you start to use the wheelchair on public roads and in other public locations Driving Check that the control panel is correctly fitted and the joystick is in the neutral position Ensure that you have good support for example the wheelchair s arm rest for the part you use to handle the joystick with Do not just ...

Страница 91: ...me a joystick error will be registered and the wheelchair will not drive To enable the wheelchair to drive again en sure that the joystick is in the central position Then switch the wheelchair off and on again If control system detects an error in the wheelchair electronics which needs attention a Diagnostics screen will ap pear on control panels with display On control panels without display the ...

Страница 92: ... the joystick is pointing However always remember to drive as gently as possible and to avoid sud den braking and evasive maneuvers L CAUTION Do not take the first test drive on your own The test drive is intended to establish how you and the wheelchair work together and you may need assistance Before driving check that the brake release lever is in the drive position L WARNING Do not just use the...

Страница 93: ... longer braking distance mean a greater risk of accident Never drive fast at full speed in narrow passages on narrow pavements etc because an incorrect maneuver steering error can lead to a risk of accident Remember that a surface that is closed at the side will affect the wheelchair and may make it steer sideways Therefore never drive at full speed on surfaces that are closed at the side Using th...

Страница 94: ... should always drive over obstacles with great caution L WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair over obstacles higher than 100 mm You should always drive over obstacles with great caution A raised seat lift seat angle back angle changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and always drive with great caution and at low speed ...

Страница 95: ...d be extremely careful when driving on side slopes with an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow L WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair on side slopes steeper than 6 There is a risk of tipping A raised seat lift seat angle back angle changes the centre of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and always drive with grea...

Страница 96: ...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 10 Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 A raised seat lift seat angle back angle changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and alwa...

Страница 97: ... extremely careful when driving uphill on an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow L WARNING Do not drive downhill on a gradient greater than 10 Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 A raised seat lift seat angle back angle changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and always drive with great c...

Страница 98: ...ual brake release General Figure 90 Brake release control The wheelchair is fitted with a manual brake release that can be released to make it possible to move the wheelchair manually The brake release lever is located in the right side of the chassis 98 ...

Страница 99: ... on a sloping surface with the brakes released Always ensure that the wheelchair is switched off when the brakes are activated deactivated To prevent the wheelchair from rolling off ensure that it is on a dry level surface before releasing the brakes Figure 91 Releasing the brakes 99 ...

Страница 100: ...picture The chair can now be moved manually Resetting released brakes 1 Push the release control back into the chassis L WARNING Anyone who pushes a wheelchair with the brakes released must ensure that this is done safely without risks Always reset the brake release after moving the wheelchair manually When the brakes are released it should not be possible to drive the chair If the chair can still...

Страница 101: ...ower is taken out of them before they are charged and how often they are charged discharged To achieve the best life the batteries should not be discharged completely Always charge the batteries immediately after they have been discharged If the battery voltage indicator shows that the batteries appear to be losing power faster than normal the batteries may be worn out and need to be replaced L CA...

Страница 102: ...a wardrobe or closet Charging must not be done in a bathroom or wet room The charger s charging cable must not be extended The charger can become hot and hence must not have anything covering it The charger must be positioned so that there is an air gap on all of its sides including below do not set the charger on thick carpeting for example The charger contact must be replaced if it is damaged or...

Страница 103: ...nect the charger plug into the battery charging socket on the control panel The molded guide on the socket will help you to licate the plug NOTE Description and Use of Battery Charger see supplied Owner s Manual Figure 93 Charging socket on the control panel 103 ...

Страница 104: ... even fire To avoid sparking and unnecessary wear and tear of the charging socket be sure that the main voltage and the charger is int the OFF position when connecting disconnecting the charging cable to the charging socket L CAUTION Ensure that the charger plug is pushed fully into position before turning on the battery charger You will not be able to drive the wheelchair when the charger is conn...

Страница 105: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Transport TRANSPORT General 106 Rear loading straps 108 General advice for air transport 109 105 ...

Страница 106: ...ocks are engaged When transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle the wheelchair must be locked into position by running fastening straps through the transport eyes at the front and rear marked with yellow stickers Secure the wheelchair according to the manufacturer of the vehicle restraint systems instructions Always make sure that the fastening points on the transport vehicle are well anchored Figu...

Страница 107: ...on 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 wheelchair including the seat If the wheelchair needs to be transported with the user seated in it be sure to use an approved attachment system suitable for the total weight of the wheelchair to secure...

Страница 108: ...Figure 98 The angle of the loading straps must not exceed 25 degrees To ensure that the link arms and their bearings are not damaged the angle of the loading straps must not exceed 25 See the picture L WARNING The angle of the loading straps must not exceed 25 degrees 108 ...

Страница 109: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Transport General advice for air transport When transporting your wheelchair by air you should primarily pay attention to the following three things 109 ...

Страница 110: ... from the wheelchair and transported in special boxes that the airline may provide 2 The wheelchair s dimensions and weight How much the wheelchair weighs and how large it is are important depending on the type of airplane in which the wheelchair is to be transported The smaller the airplane is the smaller the wheelchair may be weigh and vice versa Always check with the airline what rules apply 3 ...

Страница 111: ...ANCE AND REPAIRS General 112 Toolbag 113 Frequency of maintenance and inspection 114 General batteries storage 115 Cleaning 117 Positioning belt 118 Brake release 118 Drive wheels 119 Pivot wheels 121 Battery replacement 124 Resetting the main fuse battery isolator 126 111 ...

Страница 112: ...and 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 contact a competent service engineer L CAUTION Some repairs may require tools other than those supplied with the wheelchair The main fuse must always be switched off when batteries and fuses are re...

Страница 113: ...olbag with the following contents that can be used for maintenance and minor repairs TOOL AREA OF USE Allen keys General maintenance seat adjustment 11 13 mm spanners General maintenance replacing batteries Seat lift crank Manually raising the seat lift Security key Locking unlocking the wheelchair 113 ...

Страница 114: ...dicator 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 tires and inflate if necessary Ensure lights and indicators are operational and clean Clean wheelchair and upholstery Check upholstery seating headrest armpads and calfpads for wear Check that the brak...

Страница 115: ...ed in areas subject to condensation steam or moisture on surfaces for example utility rooms or similar The wheelchair may be stored in an unheated room From the point of view of corrosion it is best for the room to be a few degrees warmer than the surroundings as this keeps the room drier If the wheelchair is fitted with acid batteries the acid level should be checked regularly If the wheelchair i...

Страница 116: ...wner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Maintenance and repairs Long term storage The battery may be stored in an unheated room but it should be charged at least once a month for maintenance purposes 116 ...

Страница 117: ...ith a soft cloth Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners Upholstery cloth vinyl For normal cleaning wash the upholstery with lukewarm water and a mild non abrasive soap Use a soft cloth or brush Before the surface dries wipe off any water soap residues with a clean dry cloth This procedure may be repeated to remove stubborn dirt or stains Ink spots can sometimes be removed by washing with...

Страница 118: ...aces have developed If signs of damage or wear appear replace the positioning belt immediately through your Permobil dealer Brake release Figure 99 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 should not be possible to drive the wheelchair 118 ...

Страница 119: ...re pressure The incorrect tire pres sure may result in lower stability and maneuverability Too low tire pres sure also results in abnormal wear and shorter range Therefore check regularly that the tire pressure is 200 250 kPa 2 2 5 bar 1 Unscrew and remove the plastic cap on the valve on the tire 2 Connect the compressed air noz zle to the valve and adjust the tire pressure to the correct level 11...

Страница 120: ...ve the wheel it s fitted with four screws 4 Release the air 5 remove the six screws holding the rim together 6 Take the rim apart 7 Replace the inner tube 2 in the tire 3 and fit togeth er with the two rim halves 1 4 Tighten the six screws using a dynamometric wrench Tightening torque 24 Nm 8 Fill the tire to recommended tire pressure 200 kpa 2 bar 9 Fit the wheel on to the wheelchair Tighten the ...

Страница 121: ...lchair s tires have the correct tire pressure The incorrect tire pres sure may result in lower stability and maneuverability Too low tire pres sure also results in abnormal wear and shorter range Therefore check regularly that the tire pressure is 200 250 kPa 2 2 5 bar 1 Unscrew and remove the plastic cap on the valve on the tire 2 Connect the compressed air noz zle to the valve and adjust the tir...

Страница 122: ...with pneumatic rear tires 1 Chock up the wheelchair so that the wheel turns freely and let out the air 2 Take the wheel rim apart by un screwing the three Allen screws 5 that hold it together 3 Replace the inner tube 4 Put the wheel rim together with the tire Check that the inner tube is not caught between the halves of the wheel rim Fill the tire with air 122 ...

Страница 123: ...ARNING The recommended tire pressure for front and rear tyres is 200 250 kPa 2 2 5 bar Overfilling entails a risk of explosion The incorrect tire pressure may result in lower stability and maneuverability So check regularly that the tires have the correct pressure 123 ...

Страница 124: ... surface 2 Run fold out the leg rest and raise the seat lift 3 Turn off the main power switch on the control panel 4 Put the circuit breaker in the OFF position See page 126 5 Remove the two knobs holding the chassis cover See fig Remove the front chassis cover by pulling lifting it upwards forwards 6 Remove the upper chassis cover by pulling it upwards backwards 7 Remove the rear chassis cover by...

Страница 125: ... metallic objects when working with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use protective gloves and protective eye glasses The batteries are heavy and must be handled with care Used or broken drive batteries should be taken care of in an environmentally correct manner in accordance with locally applicable recycling directions 10 Lift push the new battery in to the chassis ...

Страница 126: ... necessary to replace the main fuse as it is automatic and can be reset when it has been triggered It is reset by switching the switch to ON L WARNING If the main fuse is triggered there is often a major electrical fault The cause of the fault should be checked carefully before the switch is reset Contact Service in case of doubt L CAUTION Always switch off the power supply to the control panel be...

Страница 127: ...0 C300 C300s Accessories ACCESSORIES Accessories for Permobil power wheelchairs are subject to continuous development Contact your nearest Permobil dealer for more information on the accessories available for your wheelchair 127 ...

Страница 128: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Accessories 128 ...

Страница 129: ...ner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length 1115 mm Height 990 mm Width 620 mm Smallest transportation size Length 883 mm Width 620 mm Height 815 mm 129 ...

Страница 130: ...h 883x620x815 mm Weight incl batteries and Corpus 3G 153 kg Wheels Drive wheel tire dimensions 300 x 8 Pivot wheel tire dimensions 210 x 65 Rec tire pressure 200 kPa 2 2 5 bar Performance Range K300 C300 C300s 25 35 km 25 35 km 25 30 km Min turning radius 625 mm Reversing width 1220 mm Ability to Negoatiate Obstacles approcah distance 0 cm 50 mm Ability to Negoatiate Obstacles approcah distance 50...

Страница 131: ...ic stability uphill 9 Degrees Static stability sideways 9 Degrees Max Speed forward K300 C300 C300s 7 km h 7 km h 10 km h Electronics VR2 drive electronics type JSM JSM L PM70 PM70 A2 Rnet drive electronics type JSM L SV PM90 PM120 Batteries Recommended battery type 24 cells gel Battery capacity 2x60Ah Charging time 8 hours Fuses Main fuse 63 A Control force Joystick 1 5 Nm Keys 2 Nm 131 ...

Страница 132: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Technical Specifications 132 ...

Страница 133: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting guide 134 Diagnostics VR2 136 Diagnostics Rnet LED 141 Diagnostics R net LCD 146 Repair of defective units 149 133 ...

Страница 134: ...panel Main fuse switched to OFF position after for example battery replacement Reset the main fuse See page 126 Main fuse triggered See page 126 The wheelchair 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 the security key Unlock the wheelchair S...

Страница 135: ...lchair can only be driven at reduced speed Applies with an electric seat lift and seat angle Seat lift or seat angle raised too high See Lower the seat lift or seat angle The wheelchair cannot be charged Main fuse switched to OFF position after for example battery replacement See page 126 135 ...

Страница 136: ...lchair model Permanently on Everything is in order The number of lamps that light up depends on the voltage remaining in the batteries If the bat teries are fully charged all the lamps light up Slowly flashing red lamps 1 2 lamps The batteries need to be charged immediately Rapid flashing 1 10 lamps A fault has been detected in the wheelchair s electronics and the wheelchair can not be driven Swit...

Страница 137: ...ound knowledge of the wheelchair s electronic control system Incorrect or poorly performed repair works may make it dangerous to use the wheelchair Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that occurs on account of incorrect or poorly performed repair work 137 ...

Страница 138: ...oltage Check the condition of the batteris Check the contact between the bat tery and the control unit 2 Lamps Failure in left drive motor Check the connection of the left drive motor 3 Lamps Short circuit in left drive motor Check the left drive motor s contacts and cables 4 Lamps Failure in right drive motor Check the connection of the right drive motor 5 Lamps Short circuit in right drive motor...

Страница 139: ...arger 7 Lamps Joystick error Check that the joystick has not been moved when the wheelchair is started 8 Lamps Control system error Check the contacts to the output stage 9 Lamps Failure in brake circuit Check the contacts to the magnetic brakes 10 Lamps High battery voltage Check the battery and the contacts between the battery and the output stage 139 ...

Страница 140: ... A communication error has been indicated Check that the cable to the control panel is not damaged and is correctly inserted Actuator indicator Actuator error An actuator error has been indicated If the wheelchair is fitted with more then one actuator check which one is not working Check the ac tuator s cable connections 140 ...

Страница 141: ...red in these parts this is displayed on the control panel s battery voltage indicator and the indicator for speed driving profile in the form of one or more flashing lamps Troubleshooting and repairs must always be performed by competent personel with good knowledge of the wheel chair s electronics More information on troubleshooting and remedies can be found in the Service Manual for this wheelch...

Страница 142: ...pends on the voltage remaining in the batteries If the bat teries are fully charged all the lamps light up Slowly flashing red lamps 1 2 lamps The batteries need to be charged immediately Rapid flashing 1 10 lamps A fault has been detected in the wheelchair s electronics and the wheelchair can not be driven Switch of the wheelchair Check that all visible cables and the cable to the control panel a...

Страница 143: ...ound knowledge of the wheelchair s electronic control system Incorrect or poorly performed repair works may make it dangerous to use the wheelchair Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that occurs on account of incorrect or poorly performed repair work 143 ...

Страница 144: ...ve motor Check the connection of the left drive motor 3 Lamps Short circuit in left drive motor Check the left drive motor s contacts and cables 4 Lamps Failure in right drive motor Check the connection of the right drive motor 5 Lamps Short circuit inright drive motor Check the right drive motor s contacts and cables 6 Lamps Battery charger connected Disconnect the battery charger 7 Lamps Joystic...

Страница 145: ...gh battery voltage Check the battery and the contacts between the battery and the output stage 7 5 Lamps Communication error A communication error has been indicated Check that the cable to the control panel is not damaged and is correctly inserted Actuator indicator Actuator error An actuator error has been indicated If the wheelchair is fitted with more then one actuator check which one is not w...

Страница 146: ...triggered so that the control system can no longer operate the wheelchair a diagnostic screen is displayed in the control panel s display This indicates a system fault i e R net has detected a problem somewhere in the wheelchair s electrical system NOTE If the fault is in a module that is not currently being used it may still be possible to drive the wheelchair but the diag nostic screen is displa...

Страница 147: ...se the wheelchair Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that occurs on account of incorrect or poorly performed repair work L CAUTION If any part is replaced without Permobil s approval the wheelchair s warranty lapses Permobil accepts no liability for any loss that occurs as a a result of a component of the R net control system bein...

Страница 148: ... indicates the control system module that detected the problem PM Power Module JSM Joystick Module 2 Error message The error message provides a brief description of the error type 3 Error code The four digit code indicates which protection circuit has been triggered Figure 109 Example of a screen showing a system fault 148 ...

Страница 149: ...fective units Apart from specific OEM approved spare parts contact Permobil for further information on these there are no re placeable parts in the R net control system Consequently defective units must be sent to Permobil or a Permobil ap proved repairer for repair 149 ...

Страница 150: ...Owner s Manual Permobil K300 C300 C300s Troubleshooting 150 ...

Страница 151: ...ortant 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 instructions Figure 110 Read the instructions The sticker indicates that there are instructions that should be read and understood before use or before adjustment is performed 151 ...

Страница 152: ... in what position the switch should be to turn the main power Off respectively On Description of the Circuit Breakers function is found on page 126 Wheel Locks Figure 112 Wheel Locks The sticker shows the wheel lock release levers position in released respec tively activated state Description of the wheel locks function is found on page 98 152 ...

Страница 153: ...own point The sticker indicates where the wheelchair must be secured during transport There is a sticker next to each tie down point Description of transport of the wheelchair is found on page 105 Crushing Hazard Figure 114 Crushing Hazard The sticker indicates Crushing Hazard 153 ...

Страница 154: ...00s Stickers 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 page 124 Figure 115 Battery Connections and Fuses 154 ...

Страница 155: ...C300 C300s Stickers Serial number label Figure 116 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 code 6 Maximum user weight 155 ...

Страница 156: ...ging 101 Circuit Breaker 38 Cleaning 117 D Drive wheels 119 Driving rules 93 Driving technique 92 G General Driving 90 J Joystick Error 91 L Lights 36 M Manual brake release 98 P Pivot Wheels 121 Positioning Belt 118 R Reflectors 36 Resetcircuitbreaker 126 S Safety Instructions 13 Stickers 151 T Technical Specifications 129 Toolbag 113 Transport 106 Troubleshooting guide 134 156 ...

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