Permobil C350, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Permobil C350 Power Wheelchair Permobil C350 Power Wheelchair OWNER S MANUAL US ...

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Page 3: ...How to contact Permobil Head Office of the Permobil group ...

Page 4: ...Permobil C350 Power Wheelchair Produced and published by Permobil AB Sweden Edition 8 2014 04 Order no 205218 US 0 ...

Page 5: ... Net control panel LED design and function 56 Handling 63 General Driving 64 Joystick error VR2 65 Joystick error R Net 66 Driving Technique 67 Seat functions 70 Driving Rules 76 Manual Handling of the Magnetic Wheel Locks 81 Battery Charging 82 Transport 84 General Advice for Air transport 86 Maintenance and Repairs 88 Tool Kit 88 General Batteries Storage 89 Finishes Care and Maintenance 90 Chan...

Page 6: ...ant information can arise concerning its use safety and maintenance It is also possible to obtain information concerning our products from our home page on the Internet You can find us at www permobil com All information pictures illustrations and specifications are based upon the product information that was available at the time that these operating instruc tions were printed Pictures and illust...

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

Page 8: ... concerns Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this manual Permobil is not responsible for injuries or damage resulting from failure to exer cise good judgment The final selection and purchasing decision about the type of electric wheelchair to be used is the responsibility of the wheelch...

Page 9: ...to you you should check the following items before beginning to use it that all products ordered are included in the delivery incuding operating instructions and possible other documentation If you suspect that something is missing then contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon as possible that no transport related or other damages have occurred to the wheelchair and its acces...

Page 10: ...alators Always use an elevator Do not lift or move the wheelchair by any of its removable parts Doing so could lead to personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair 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 damage to the wheelchair If you by acc...

Page 11: ...risk of personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair All modifications to and interventions in the vital systems of the wheelchair must be performed by a qualified service technician authorized by Permobil to perform such service on Permobil products Weight Limitations The maximum user weight for your Permobil is set forth in the specification section of the supplied Owne...

Page 12: ...ding again at a slower speed Avoid sudden stops or starts Stop by releasing joystick rather than by turning the power off Turning off power while the wheelchair is in motion will cause the wheelchair to stop suddenly When driving up an incline try to keep moving at a steady speed Stopping and starting the chair while moving up an incline makes the wheelchair more difficult to control Do not drive ...

Page 13: ...edge protection along the sides of the ramp to prevent the wheelchair from falling off of the ramp When driving up an incline be sure to drive your wheelchair straight up the incline perpendicular Driving at an angle up an incline increases the risk of tipping or falling Use extreme caution when driving up an incline Do not drive down or up a hazardous incline such as a surface covered with snow i...

Page 14: ...rsonal injury and property damage reduce speed and reduce the sharpness of your turn when turning Operation Freewheel Mode In order to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and dry 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 wheelch...

Page 15: ...pped with func tioning lighting in the front and the back or as per the applicable national or local traffic regulations Driving in Extreme Climate Conditions Permobil s wheelchairs are designed to withstand most adverse weather con ditions 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 o...

Page 16: ...y of this wheelchair tipping and the point where this wheelchair will tip forward back or to the side depends on its center of balance Please CAUTION that the following factors can affect the wheelchair s center of bal ance Elevation of the seat Height and angle of the seat Body position or weight distribution Driving on an incline such as a ramp or a hill Use of a backpack or other accessories de...

Page 17: ...distance between the wheelchair and the place to which the user is transferring Overextending this distance can cause user to over exert lose balance or fall Permobil recommends that users transfer in the presence of or with the assis tance of an attendant Use caution when bending or reaching Never use the joystick as a handhold or point of support Do not use foot plates or armrests as supports wh...

Page 18: ...jury or property damage Do not operate your wheel chair if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried completely If any of the shrouds or the joystick boot has cracks or tears they must be replaced immediately Failure to do so can allow moisture to enter the elec tronics and cause personal injury or property damage including fire Do not operate your wheelchair in icy or slippery conditions...

Page 19: ...n Motor Vehicles Permobil recommends that users NOT be transported in any kind of vehicle while in their wheelchair unless the user is in an approved Permobil wheel chair configuration has secured the wheelchair according to the appropriate crash test standards and is using a seatbelt attached to the vehicle The only other safe alternative is that users be transferred into factory vehicle seating ...

Page 20: ...zed by Permobil Use of unap proved aftermarket accessories and parts may cause changes in the wheel chair which may make the wheelchair unstable or uncontrollable Such use may also void the warranty on the wheelchair Connecting any unapproved electrical or electronic devices to the wheelchair s electrical system can cause damage to the chair and caused the chair to become uncontrollable or drive e...

Page 21: ...modify the safety circuits will result in unsafe operation of the wheelchair and could cause the chair to become unstable or uncontrollable Such modifications may also void the wheelchair s warranty Changing Batteries and Fuses The Circuit Breaker must always be in OFF position when batteries and fuses are replaced Observe care in the use of metallic objects when working with batteries A short cir...

Page 22: ...ored contact your equipment supplier or an Authorized Permobil provider for more information Damages malfunctions on the wheelchair and its accessories If you experience that the wheelchair in any manner is not behaving as expect ed or if you suspect that something is wrong Stop driving as soon as possible shut off the wheelchair and contact an Authorized Permobil service center or Permobil for mo...

Page 23: ...for example from mobile telephones Similarly the electronics of the wheelchair itself can also emit electromagnetic fields that can affect the immediate surroundings for example certain alarm systems in businesses The limit values for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC with respect to power wheelchairs is set in the harmonized standards for the EU in the Medical Devices Directive No 93 42 EEC Permo...

Page 24: ...t armrest legrest seat lift and possible accessories and additional options such as a head support calfrest chest support etc The Permobil C350 can be combined with different seat models which are supplied with separate operating instructions In these operating instructions we have chosen to show the wheelchair with our Corpus seat The management of the chassis and most of its functions are the sa...

Page 25: ...e consists of an electric motor with a drive gear and magnetic wheel lock Shock absorber The wheelchair is equipped with four shock absorbers Adjustment Adjustment should to be performed by personnel who are well acquainted with the design and functionality of the C350 When adjustment is needed contact your nearest Authorized Permobil Service Center Electric motor Wheel lock ...

Page 26: ...ls are available with pneumatic or Flat Free Foam Filled tires The front wheels the caster wheels have solid polyurethane tires Lights and reflectors The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors on the front rear and sides Front rear lights and turn indicators are optional Front reflectors Side reflector ...

Page 27: ...ble for maintenance and replacement Rear battery Circuit Breaker The C350 is equipped with an automatic Circuit Breaker which can be reset after having been triggered It also functions as a battery isolator and is controlled ON OFF via the lever located inside the hole at the left of the rear battery cover Charging socket The charging socket is located on the control panel ...

Page 28: ... in certain situations restrict the usage of other seat functions or the wheelchair s maximum speed In certain situations a seat function may even prevent the wheelchair from moving Seat lift Permobil C350 can be fitted with an electrically controlled seat lift that allows the seat to be raised steplessly up to 10 inches in order to adjust its height to tables benches etc Seat angle Permobil C350 ...

Page 29: ... supports driven towards it s innermost position the wheelchair s front wheels must always be kept in a 90 degrees straight position A pointed forward or backwards With the front wheels pointed sideways B there is a risk that the leg rest with foot plates might be damage if they are hit against the front wheels There is also a risk for the user to get caught between the foot plates and wheels Leg ...

Page 30: ... wheelchair for example with or without lights and seatfunctions VR2 Control Panel The VR2 Control Panel consists of a joystick function buttons and indicator lights VR2 control panel overview Joystick Control panel on C350 with lights and seatfunctions Function Button Indicator Light Control panel on C350 without lights and seatfunctions ...

Page 31: ...ng characteristics This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Connection of other elec trical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C performance of the wheelchair m WARNING The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels char...

Page 32: ...utton LED Right Indicator Button LED Left Indicator Button LED Seat Function Button VR2 Control Panel Function Buttons On the control panel there are a total of 10 Function Buttons The number of function buttons depends on the wheelchairs configuration Only on wheelchairs with lights Only on wheelchairs with electric seat functions ...

Page 33: ...lchair s indicators Lights Button This button activates deactivates the wheelchair lights Push the button to activate the lights and push it again to deactivate them When the lights are activated the light LED lights up too Maximum Speed Buttons These buttons decrease increase the maximum speed setting In special circumstances the drive electronics can be programmed to use Profiles When Profiles a...

Page 34: ...much charge is left in your batteries from left to right Red Yellow Green Fully charged Red Yellow Half charged Red Charge the batteries The best way for you to use the indicator is to learn how it behaves as youdrive your wheelchair Like the fuel gauge in a car it is not completely accurate but it gives you a rough idea so that you can avoid unnecessary stops because the bat teries are discharged...

Page 35: ...ystem See page 82 83 for more information VR2 Control Panel Speed display Speed Indicates the adjusted speed at which the wheelchair is set 1 2 lamps Low speed 3 4 lamps Medium speed 5 lamps Maximum speed Profile In special circumstances the wheelchair can be programmed with more then one profile In these cases the display shows the selected profile ...

Page 36: ...til a short beep release the button Push the joystick forward untill a short beep then push the joystick back wards until a short beep Release the joystick a longer beep indicates that the wheelchair is locked Unlocking Turn on the wheelchair the speed indicator will scroll forward and back ward Push the joystick forward untill a short beep then push the joystick back wards until a short beep Rele...

Page 37: ...gulated proportionally by moving the joystick forward or back ward The wheelchair s travel speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick a small movement gives low speed a large movement gives high speed The wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick to the left or to the right The wheelchair is braked by moving the joystick back to the neutral position or by letting it go Joysti...

Page 38: ...ol Panel consists of a joystick function buttons and a display At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket Two Jack Sockets are located on the bottom of the panel Your wheelchair may also be equipped with a Seat Control Panel in addition to the control panel Control Panel Overview Joystick Display Function Buttons ...

Page 39: ...et should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Connection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C perfor mance of the wheelchair m WARNING The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket Charging socket C...

Page 40: ... Buttons These buttons decreases increases the wheelchairs maximum speed Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when these buttons are pressed m WARNING Do not use the On Off Button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency If you do you may get thrown out of the chair or shorten the life of the wheelchair drive components On Off S...

Page 41: ...aking it a obstruction for others Push the button to activate the hazard lights and push it again to deactivate them When activated the indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators Lights Button and LED This button activates and deactivates the wheelchair s lights Depress the but ton to turn the lights on and depress the button again to turn them off When activated the lights ...

Page 42: ...e user to turn the control system on and off using an external ability switch such as a buddy button External Profile Mode Switch Jack This jack s function varies depending on the programming This allows the user to select Profiles using an external ability switch such as a buddy button External Profile switch jack External On Off switch jack ...

Page 43: ... a view of a typical Drive screen in Profile 1 Battery Indicator This displays the charge available in the battery and can be used to alert the user of the status of the battery Steady This indicates that all is well Flashing Slowly The control system is functioning correctly but you should charge the battery as soon as possible Stepping Up The wheelchair batteries are being charged You will not b...

Page 44: ...l system is currently operating in In Focus When the control system contains more then one method of direct control such as a secondary Joystick Module or a Dual Attendant Module then the Module that has control of the wheelchair will display the In Focus symbol 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 wheelc...

Page 45: ...at damage Control system Temperature This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced its own power in order to protect itself against heat damage Timer This symbol is displayed when the control system is changing between different states An example would be entering into Programming Mode The symbol is animated so that you can see the sand running through the hourglass E ...

Page 46: ...The Control Panel consists of a joystick function buttons and a display At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket Two Jack Sockets are located on the bottom of the panel Your wheelchair may also be equipped with a Seat Control Panel in addition to the control panel Joystick Display Function Buttons ...

Page 47: ...should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Connection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C perfor mance of the wheelchair m WARNING The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket Charging socket Char...

Page 48: ...ttons These buttons decreases increases the wheelchairs maximum speed Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when these buttons are pressed m WARNING Do not use the On Off Button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency If you do you may get thrown out of the chair or shorten the life of the wheelchair drive components On Off Spee...

Page 49: ...ng it a obstruction for others Push the button to activate the hazard lights and push it again to deactivate them When activated the indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators Lights Button and LED This button activates and deactivates the wheelchair s lights Depress the but ton to turn the lights on and depress the button again to turn them off When activated the lights LED...

Page 50: ...user to turn the control system on and off using an external ability switch such as a buddy button External Profile Mode Switch Jack This jack s function varies depending on the programming This allows the user to select Profiles using an external ability switch such as a buddy button External Profile switch jack External On Off switch jack ...

Page 51: ...typical Drive screen in Profile 1 Battery Indicator This displays the charge available in the battery and can be used to alert the user of the status of the battery Steady This indicates that all is well Flashing Slowly The control system is functioning correctly but you should charge the battery as soon as possible Stepping Up The wheelchair batteries are being charged You will not be able to dri...

Page 52: ...ystem is currently operating in In Focus When the control system contains more then one method of direct control such as a secondary Joystick Module or a Dual Attendant Module then the Module that has control of the wheelchair will display the In Focus symbol 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 wheelchai...

Page 53: ...onally reduced its own power in order to protect itself against heat damage Timer This symbol is displayed when the control system is changing between different states An example would be entering into Programming Mode The symbol is animated so that you can see the sand running through the hourglass E Stop If the control system is programmed for latched operation then it is normal for an Emergency...

Page 54: ...electing Exit at the bottom of the menu and then moving the joystick to the right Setting the time Set Time Select Set Time in the menu Move the joystick to the right to go to the menu for setting the time Then select Year Month Date Hours and Minutes by moving the joystick left or right Set the desired value by moving the joystick up or down Exit the installation menu by selecting Exit and then m...

Page 55: ...t to select Blue White or Auto Blue Blue The display background is blue in all profiles White White The display background is white in all profiles Automatic Auto The display background is programmed in the various travel profiles E g blue background for slow profile for indoors travel and white background for rapid profile for outdoors travel Diagnostics Diagnostics For qualified technicians only...

Page 56: ...nel consists of a joystick function buttons and a display At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket Two Jack Sockets are located on the bottom of the panel Your wheelchair may also be equipped with a Seat Control Panel in addition to the control panel Control Panel Overview Joystick Function Buttons ...

Page 57: ...not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Connection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C perfor mance of the wheelchair m WARNING The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket Charging socket Charging pl...

Page 58: ...anel with LEDs On off key The on off key is the switch for the control system s electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Horn Pressing the switch produces a sound signal for attracting attention Max speed choice of profile These keys normally reduce or increase the wheelchair s maximum speed In special applications the keys can instead control the choice of driving profile...

Page 59: ...Lights This key activates and deactivates the wheelchair s lights Press this key to switch on the lights Press it again to switch them off When the lights are acti vated the indicator lamp next to the control key also lights up Indicators left This key activates and deactivates the wheelchair s left hand direction indicators Press the key to activate the indicators Press it again to deactivate the...

Page 60: ...voltage remaining in the batteries from left to right Red Yellow Green Fully charged Red Yellow Half charged Red Charge the batteries A good 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 indicato...

Page 61: ... information R Net control panel LED Max speed indicator Speed Indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair 1 2 lamps Low speed 3 4 lamps Average 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 pr...

Page 62: ...panel LED Seat indicator On certain seats the electrical functions for seat lift seat angle backrest angle 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 Seat indicator ...

Page 63: ... run in under a table workbench or the like Outdoors you must remember to drive very slowly on steep downhill slopes and to observe great care when driving on uneven surfaces on uphill slopes with side ways slopes and when negotiating obstacles Always maintain a safe distance from the edge when driving close to drop offs and precipices and drive using the lowest speed possible for the terrain We r...

Page 64: ...ile but in special applications this can occur In these cases choose a suitible profile with the profile maximum speed button see page 32 Choose profile R net Control system Choose a suitible profile with the profile button if the control system is pro grammed with more than one profile see page 38 3 Carefully move the joystick forward to drive forward and backward to drive backward 4 The speed of...

Page 65: ...is not released within 5 seconds the wheelchair will not be able to move even if the joystick is released The battery indicator will then flash rapidly Reset this condition by switching the control system off and on again If the wheelchair still can t be driven and the battery indicator is flashing rapidly after restarting it a problem somewhere in the wheelchair s electronical system has been det...

Page 66: ...registered and the wheelchair will not drive To enable the wheelchair to drive again ensure that the joystick is in the central position Then switch the wheelchair off and on again If R Net detects an error in the wheelchair electronics which needs attention a Diagnostics screen will appear on control panels with display See example below On control panels without display the battery voltage indic...

Page 67: ...on your own The test drive is of course just a check of how you and the wheelchair function together and you may need some assistance Before driving check that the wheel lock release lever is set in the drive position m CAUTION m WARNING Do not use the joystick as the sole support for your hand or limb wheelchair movements and bumps could upset your control Always bear in mind that a high speed an...

Page 68: ...ey Move the joystick forwards until the control system emits a beep Move the joystick back until the control system emits a beep Release the joystick You will hear a long beep The wheelchair is now locked Control panels with display will now show the following screen Unlocking Press the on off key if the control system is switched off On control panels without display the LEDs on the speed indicat...

Page 69: ...ill wander backwards and forwards Insert and remove the key from the charging contact The wheelchair is now unlocked R Net control panel Locking with a key Press the on off key if the control system is switched off Insert and remove the key from the charging contact on the control panel The wheelchair is now locked Control panels with display will now show the following screen ...

Page 70: ...in the control panel display see illustration 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 back wards 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 Seat func...

Page 71: ... all seat models Return to drive mode Press the Mode button one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display see illustration Standard display image with speed indicator Seat functions R net electronics ...

Page 72: ...r M3 A seat icon and memory symbol M for the memory location selected are shown in the control panel display see illustration 3 Move and hold the joystick for wards The seat adjusts to the pos ition stored earlier For reasons of safety the joystick must be held for wards until the seat is fully adjusted to the required position Once the seat has adjusted to the saved pos ition it stops moving Memo...

Page 73: ...icon and memory symbol M for the memory location selected are shown in the control panel display see illustration Save function activated 4 Move the joystick backwards to acti vate the save function An arrow will appear next to the memory sym bol M see illustration 5 Save the current position by moving the joystick forwards and holding it in that position until the arrow next to the memory symbol ...

Page 74: ...nctions require a separate seat con trol panel Maneuvering the seat 1 Press the Mode button one or more times until the LED for a seat function lights up 2 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a seat function The LED for the selected seat function will light up 3 Move the joystick forwards or back wards to activate the function Seat indicator Move the joystick to the left or right to s...

Page 75: ...ing 75 75 Seat functions R Net LED Not applicable to all seat models Return to drive mode Press the Mode button one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display see illustration ...

Page 76: ...cidents Never drive rapidly or at full speed along narrow passages on narrow sidewalks etc where an incorrect maneuver or incorrect steering can cause an increased risk of accidents Always drive at low speed on uneven surfaces Keep in mind that driving across slopes will have an effect on the wheelchair and could make it steer to the side Never drive at full speed across slopes Use of the seat lif...

Page 77: ...lchair Negotiating obstacles must always be done with great care Do not drive the wheelchair over obstacles of a height greater than 3 inches Negotiating obstacles must always be done with great care Operating the seat lift seat tilt and or backrest recline changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping over hence those seat functions shall only be used on level ground driving in ...

Page 78: ...u should be extremely careful when driving downhill on an uneven sur face for example grass gravel sand ice and snow 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 tip ping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and always drive with gr...

Page 79: ...ly careful when driving uphill on an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow Do not drive uphill 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 tip ping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and always drive with great caution and at low s...

Page 80: ...ving on sideways slopes with an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice or snow a great deal of extra care must be observed Do not drive the wheelchair on sideways slopes of greater than 6 degrees There is a risk of tipping over Operating the seat lift seat tilt and or backrest recline changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping over hence those seat functions shall on...

Page 81: ... lever into the chassis see figure at right Engage the wheel locks Do not engage or disengage the wheel locks unless power to the chair is off In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and dry surface before releasing the wheel locks Be aware that the chair will not have brakes when the wheel locks are in the free wheel position Make sure that the perso...

Page 82: ...ed completely it is important that you charge them up again as soon as possible since a complete loss of charge reduces the lifespan of the batteries m CAUTION Observe care in the use of metallic objects when working with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use safety gloves and protective eye glasses Only chargers with a max 10 A charging current average value may be us...

Page 83: ...he batteries wheelchair control system or charger itself or may result in parts overheating creating the potential for burns or even fire To avoid sparking and unnecessary wear and tear of the wheelchair s charging socket be sure that the main voltage and the charger is in the OFF position when connecting disconnecting the charging cable to the wheelchair s charging socket Ensure that the charger ...

Page 84: ...ocks are engaged When transporting the wheelchair in a vehicle the wheelchair must be locked into position by running fastening straps through the brackets in the front and the back each marked with a yellow sticker Secure the wheelchair according to the manufacturer of the vehicle restraint sys tems instructions Always make sure that the fastening points on the transport vehicle are well anchored...

Page 85: ...se injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a collision A poorly fastened chair can cause extensive damage and injury both to the people in the transport vehicle as well as to the vehicle itself and the wheelchair if it comes loose Transportation in Motor Vehicles Permobil recommends that users NOT be transported in any kind of vehicle while in their wheel chair unless the user is in an approve...

Page 86: ...electrical connections to the batteries must be disconnected and insulated If your wheelchair has a Circuit Breaker make sure the Circuit Breaker is in OFF position Acid batteries liquid electrolyte Most airlines require that the batteries be taken out of the wheelchair and that they must be transported in special boxes that the airline can provide 2 The Dimensions and Weight of the Wheelchair The...

Page 87: ...3 Preventing Damages The electronic components as well as other critical parts in your wheelchair are highly sophisticated and fragile and care must be taken to protect them When transporting your wheelchair by air we recommend that you cover the control panel with soft shock absorbing material foamed plastic or similar and fold it in towards the center of the seat Protect other fragile parts in a...

Page 88: ...ier repairs Certain repairs can require tools other than those that come with the wheelchair The power switch on the control panel must always be shut off when batteries are replaced or when the electronics are being serviced Any inappropriate modifications to the wheelchair and its various systems may entail an increased risk of accidents Carefully follow the recommendations in the Handling secti...

Page 89: ...m drier If the wheelchair is equipped with acid batteries liquid electrolyte the acid level should be checked regularly If the wheelchair is equipped with GEL batteries the fluid level need not be checked The lifespan of the batteries depends entirely upon regular charging Short term storage In order for the charging procedure to give a battery with good capacity the temperature in the storage roo...

Page 90: ...h soap and water followed by isopropyl alcohol Do not use any cleaning method that is not listed above as other methods may attack the vinyl and cause eventual degradation Coated Metal For normal cleaning wash coated metal surfaces with a soft cloth soaked in detergent and warm water rinse thoroughly and dry Remove scuff marks from low gloss coatings with pre softened paste wax fol lowing the manu...

Page 91: ... approximately once per month the functionality of the wheel lock release It must not be possible to drive the wheelchair when the wheel locks are disengaged If the wheelchair is able to drive when the wheel locks are disengaged contact an Authorized Permobil service center immediately Location of the release lever ...

Page 92: ...it rim remove the socket head cap screws holding the rim together 3 Replace the inner tube 4 If using a one piece drive rim put the tire back on the rim and fill with air If using a split rim assemble the rim back together again with the tire check that the inner tube is not caught anywhere between the parts of the rim and fill with air Replacement of caster tire inner tube CAUTION Applies only if...

Page 93: ... wear as well as shorter driving distances So check regularly to see that the tires are maintained at a pressure of 29 psi 200 kPa Filling with air 1 Unscrew the plastic cap on the air valve of the tire 2 Connect the compressed air nozzle to the air valve and adjust the tire pres sure to the prescribed level The recommended air pressure for front tires is 29 psi 200 kPa Overfilling causes a risk o...

Page 94: ...sur face 2 Run fold out the leg support 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 It is accessed through a hole in the chassis cover see fig 5 Lift the front cover upwards for wards so that the hook and loop fastener on the inside of the cover releases Front cover removed Off On Position of the hook and loop fastener...

Page 95: ...osen the battery terminals see figure below Also see the sticker on the inside of the chassis front cover 8 Lift pull the battery out using the battery strap Observe care in the use of metallic objects when working with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use protec tive gloves and protective eye glasses The batteries are heavy and must be han dled with care Used or brok...

Page 96: ... OFF position It is accessed through a hole in the chassis cover see fig 5 Lift the front cover upwards for wards so that the hook and loop fastener on the inside of the cover releases see page 68 6 Remove the chassis top cover it s fitted with two knobs see fig 7 Pull the rear cover backwards so that the hook and loop fastener on the inside of the cover releases Chassis top cover Chassis rear cov...

Page 97: ...Also see the sticker on the chassis rear cover 13 Remount the chassis rear plate and the rear cover 14 Remount the chassis top cover The security wire fitted between the chassi and the plate must not be removed as this could lead to a short circuit Observe care in the use of metallic objects when working with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use protec tive gloves and...

Page 98: ... been triggered The resetting is done by placing the switch in the ON position m WARNING A triggered automatic Circuit Breaker can indicate larger electrical faults The cause should be checked carefully before the Circuit Breaker is reset Always contact an authorized Permobil Service Center or Permobil when in doubt m CAUTION Always shut off the Power Supply on the Control Panel before switching o...

Page 99: ...l Permobil C350 Accessories 99 Accessories We are constantly developing accessories for our wheelchairs Contact your nearest Permobil retailer for more information about the accessories available for your wheelchair ...

Page 100: ... 100 Technical Specifications The specifications given in the following pages are only applicable to the Permobil C350 chassis with Corpus Seat For size and weight information about each seat see the Owner s Manual accompanying the seat Length 42 Width 25 ...

Page 101: ...bility 10 degrees Safe slope 6 degrees Sideways Slope Capability 6 degrees Static stability downhill 18 degrees Static stability uphill 10 degrees Static stability sideways 12 degrees Max Speed Forward 6 5 mph Electronics PM80 PM120 Control Panel JSM L SV Batteries Recommended Battery Type Group 34 Gel Battery Capacity 2x60 Ah Charging Time approx 8 hour Fuses Main Fuse 63A Required Operating Forc...

Page 102: ...atteries all lights are lit Slowly blinking red lights 1 2 The batteries need to be charged immediately Rapidly blinking 1 10 lights Error signals an error has arisen and the wheelchair can not be driven CAUTION the number of blinking lights Turn off the wheelchair Turn the wheelchair back on again If the error persists count the number of blinking lights check possible causes and solutions in the...

Page 103: ... connected Remove the charge plug from the chargesocket on the control panel 7 LED Joystickerror Make sure the joystick isn t actuated at switch on change the control panel 8 LED Control System Error Check the contacts to the power module If the fault persists change the poweer module 9 LED Failure in wheel lock circuit Check the connections to the magnetic wheel lock 10 LED High battery voltage C...

Page 104: ...played This indicates a system trip i e the R net has detected a problem somewhere in the wheelchair s electrical system The remedying of errors that are indicated via the control panel display must be performed by a qualified service technician authorized by Permobil to perform such service on Permobil products Permobil Inc is not responsible for personal injuries or damage resulting from inappro...

Page 105: ...fied Module Trip Text PM 0506 Controller Fault Servicing of Defective Units Excluding specific OEM approved replacement parts for details of these contact Permobil there are no serviceable parts in the R net control system Consequently any defective units must be returned to Permobil or a Permobil authorized service center for repair m CAUTION Any replacement work carried out without Permobils per...

Page 106: ...ediately Rapid flashes 1 10 lamps A fault has been detected in the wheelchair s electronics and the wheelchair cannot be driven Switch off the wheelchair Check that all visible cables and the cable to the control panel are con nected correctly Switch the wheelchair on again If the fault persists count the number of flas hing lamps and check for a possible cause and remedy in the table on the adjoi...

Page 107: ...motor Check the drive motor s contacts and cables 6 Lamps Battery charger connected Disconnect the battery charger 7 Lamps Joystick error Check that the joystick is not being 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 brake 10 Lamps High battery voltage Check the batter...

Page 108: ...er for example See page 98 changing batteries Triggered Circuit Breaker See page 98 The wheelchair can not Battery charger connected Terminate the charging and be driven remove the charging cable from the charging outlet Wheel Locks activated Reset the Wheel Locks The wheelchair is locked Unlock the wheelchair See page 36 VR2 alt 68 R Net The wheelchair stops while The cable connection to the Attt...

Page 109: ...000 MHz There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk to EMI will be minimized The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held port...

Page 110: ...rces such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters Following the warnings listed below should reduced the chance of unintended wheel lock release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citi zens ban...

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