Permobil C400, Service Manual

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Page 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 ...

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Page 6: ...rmobil Benelux BV 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 ...

Page 7: ... Lowrider Contents CONTENTS Introduction 9 Serial Number labels 11 Repairs 13 Adjustments 95 Control system 109 Troubleshooting R net 111 Cabling Owerview 123 Recommended cushions seat plates and UniTrack rails 129 Index 130 ...

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Page 9: ...n and re pair power wheelchairs It is important that anyone who performs mainte nance and repairs described in this manual reads and understands the content of this manual so that the work is performed professionally Always state the chassis number when contacting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is provided 9 ...

Page 10: ...Permobil C400 Corpus 3G Lowrider Introduction 10 ...

Page 11: ...us 3G Lowrider Serial Number labels SERIAL NUMBER LABELS Chassis Figure 1 Chassis identification number R net Power Module Figure 2 Rnet Power Module ID number R net control panel Figure 3 Control panel Rnet ID number 11 ...

Page 12: ...Permobil C400 Corpus 3G Lowrider Serial Number labels 12 ...

Page 13: ... Electric Seat lift 42 Fixed seat post 47 Seat support 48 Control panel R net 49 Power Module R net 50 ESP module 51 ICS master module 53 Circuit breaker 54 Lights 56 Seat 60 UniTrack rails 64 Seat plates 65 Backrest plates 66 Armrest height adjustment mechanism 68 Manual legrest adjustment unit 74 Manual backrest adjustment unit 75 Legrest actuator 76 Backrest actuator 78 Seat angle mechanism 80 ...

Page 14: ...cover Assembly the cover in the reverse order Removing the chassis cover Figure 5 Chassis cover 1 Raise the seat to the highest position If the chassis is equipped with fixed seat post see Seat height Fixed seat post Page 96 If the seat lift does not work normally because the batteries are discharged or the actuator is defective the seat can be raised lowered manually see Manual operation of Elect...

Page 15: ...n key 3 mm L CAUTION If the chair is equipped with lighting remove the chassis and seat lift cover Disconnect the front light cabling at the connector fitted on the cabling 1 Remove the three screws see fig 6 2 Remove the front fender by lifting it upwards forwards Assembly of the front fender Assemble the front fender in the reverse order 15 ...

Page 16: ...es Removal 1 Place the wheelchair on a level surface 2 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 3 Put the circuit breaker in the OFF position See fig 7 4 Remove the seat lift cover see Removing the seat lift cover Page 14 5 Remove the chassis cover see Removing the chas sis cover Page 14 Figure 8 The knobs on the chassis and battery cover 6 Open the battery covers by loosening the kno...

Page 17: ...e careful when using metal objects when working with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use safety gloves and safety goggles 2 Assemble the battery connections 3 Figure 10 The knobs on the chassis and the battery cover Close the battery covers and remount the chassis cover tighten the knobs See fig 10 4 Figure 11 Circuit breaker Off On Put the circuit breaker in the ON ...

Page 18: ...ve the hub cap by pulling it straight out If necessary carefully lever it out using a screwdriver in the slot on the cap 4 Remove the four screws that hold the wheel in place L WARNING The central screw must not be removed 5 Remove the wheel by pulling it straight out Assembly Assemble in the reverse order Tighten the four screws using a dynamometric wrench Tightening torque 24 Nm Items 1 Hub cap ...

Page 19: ...move the six screws holding the two halves of the rim together See fig 13 4 Take the rim apart Assembly Assemble in the reverse order Tighten the six screws using a dynamometric wrench Tightening torque 22 Nm L WARNING The recommended tire pressure for pneumatic tires is 200 kPa 2 bar Overfilling entails a risk of explosion Incorrect tire pressure may result in lower stability and manoeuvrability ...

Page 20: ...d Clean as necessary to remove dirt and rust Replace dam aged parts 2 Assemble the wheel onto the axle with the use of hand force only Make sure the rim is fully seated upon the axle 3 Assemble the washer 2 onto the screw 3 and secure the wheel Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolt to 24 Nm L WARNING The bolt must be used once only Removed bolt is not allowed to be reassembled Other types of bol...

Page 21: ...tube in the tire 8 Reassemble the rim parts Assemble the outer part with the inner tubes valve through the hole see fig 15 Rim with inner tube and tire Assemble the rim with the tire making sure the tube doesn t get trapped between the two halves of the rim 9 Reassemble the three bolts with nuts 10 Fill the tire with air see Filling with air Page 22 Items 1 Hubcap 2 Bolt ISO 4017 M8x16 8 8 Fe Zn 5...

Page 22: ...ompressed air nozzle to the air valve and adjust the tire pressure to the prescribed level Figure 17 Filling Valve on Drive Wheel L WARNING The recommended air pressure for front rear tires is 29 psi 200 kPa Overfilling causes a risk of explosion Incorrect tire pressure can involve a deterioration of stability and manoeuvrability so check regularly that the tire contains the prescribed air pressur...

Page 23: ...d Assembly 1 Turn off the main power switch on the control panel 2 Assemble the support wheel with screw washer and nut in the lower position see fig 18 L CAUTION The support wheels should always be assembled in the lower position Removing the support wheel unit Figure 19 Removal Assembly of the support wheel unit 1 Turn off the main power switch on the control panel 2 Remove the drive wheel on th...

Page 24: ...ion plate with O ring Ø24 2x3 EPDM 6 Bearing 6002 2RS1 15x32x9 7 Bolt ISO 4017 M8x16 8 8 Fe Zn 5 C1 Locking coat DIN 267 28 8 Plastic plug 9 Lubricant friction brake Momentum PRO AA 2 0 025 Assembly Figure 21 Fit the O ring In the groove of the friction plate Assemble the wheel fork in the reverse order Assemble the O ring on the friction plate See fig 21 Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolt to...

Page 25: ... rear wheel suspension bushings are undamaged Clean as necessary to remove dirt and rust Re place damaged parts 2 Assemble the rear wheel suspension to the chassis 3 Assemble the three bolts with washers and nuts see fig 22 Tighten the bolts holding the rear wheel suspension in place with a torque wrench Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolt to 91Nm L CAUTION Other types of bolts or washers are ...

Page 26: ...e front fender on the side in question see Removing the front fender Page 15 3 Lift up and chock up the wheelchair chassis so that the wheel in question is free of the ground 4 Loosen the shock absorbers front end It is fitted with a bolt two washers and a nut see fig 24 5 Loosen the shock absorbers rear end It is fitted with a bolt two washers and a nut see fig 24 Assembly Fit the shock absorber ...

Page 27: ... B fully clockwise by hand Then screw the valve fully coun terclockwise counting the clicks Then screw the valve halfway clockwise i e halve the number of clicks See fig 25 Screw the valve clockwise open the valve for softer damping or counterclockwise close the valve to have harder damping See fig 25 Figure 25 Adjusting the Shock Absorber Weight Setting X 0 50 Kg 16 mm 50 70 Kg 17 mm 70 90 Kg 19 ...

Page 28: ... seat can be raised lowered manually see Manual operation of Electric Seat lift Page 41 2 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 3 Remove the seat lift cover chassis cover and the front fender on the side in question see Covers Page 14 4 Lift up and chock up the wheelchair chassis so that the wheel in question is free of the ground 5 Remove the drive wheel see Drive wheels Page 18 6...

Page 29: ... the shock absorber See fig 28 9 Figure 29 Slewing bracket attachment Open the battery cover on the side in question by loosening the knobs that holds the battery cover and drop the cover down 10 Remove the slewing bracket it is fitted with a bolt with washer See fig 29 For removal of the drive motor see Drive motor Page 39 29 ...

Page 30: ...e 30 Removal Assembly of slewing brackets Fit the slewing brackets in the reverse order Tighten the bolt holding the wheel fork in place with a torque wrench Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolt to 15 Nm L CAUTION Do not use a Pneumatic impact wrench 30 ...

Page 31: ...he batteries are discharged or the actuator is defective the seat can be raised lowered manually see Manual operation of Electric Seat lift Page 41 2 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 3 Remove the seat lift cover chassis cover and the right front fender see Covers Page 14 4 Figure 32 Adjustment of wheel lock release cable Lock nut 1 Adjusting screw 2 Lift up and chock up the wh...

Page 32: ...ock Remove the lock nut 1 8 Screw in the adjusting screw 2 fully Remove the cable at the magnetic wheel lock by pull ing the cable casing forward and passing the cable through the slot in the cable holder Detach the wheel lock release cable from the magnetic wheel lock 9 Remove the cable from the release lever 32 ...

Page 33: ...e sensor see figure is ac tuated just before the cable pulls the release See fig 32 3 Ensure that the wheel cannot be turned before the wheel lock release sensor has been actuated 4 Ensure that the wheel can be turned when the wheel lock release coupling is released with the release lever 5 Tighten the lock nut 1 See fig 32 Adjustment of wheel lock release cable Lock nut 1 Adjusting screw 2 6 Refi...

Page 34: ...eat lift cover chassis cover and the right front fender see Covers Page 14 4 Remove the wheel lock release mechanism See 5 Remove the wheel lock release sensor It is attached with two screws see fig 36 6 Disconnect the electrical connection of the wheel lock release sensor it s positioned on the wheel lock release sensors cabling Figure 36 Wheel lock release sensor Assembly Fit the Wheel lock rele...

Page 35: ...ischarged or the actuator is defective the seat can be raised lowered manually see Manual operation of Electric Seat lift Page 41 2 Figure 38 Electrical connection of the magnetic wheel locks Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 3 Put the circuit breaker in the OFF position It is ac cessed through a hole in the chassis cover See 78 Circuit breaker Battery isolator Page 54 4 Remove...

Page 36: ...so that the wheel in question is free of the ground 8 Loosen the shock absorbers front end Follow the in structions on page 26 until paragraph 4 9 Position the slewing bracket more downwards for easier access to the magnetic wheel lock see fig 39 10 Remove the three screws that secure the wheel lock see fig 39 Note the position of the wheel lock re lease lever and rubber seal s placement to facili...

Page 37: ...g screws adjust the magnet wheel lock in accordance with the instructions on the back of the magnetic wheel lock see fig 40 2 Figure 41 Magnetic wheel lock wheel lock disk cover and rubber seal disassembled Fit the wheel lock disk in the magnetic wheel lock 3 Figure 42 Magnetic wheel lock wheel lock disk and cov er assembled Fit the cover 37 ...

Page 38: ...the wheel lock release lever fit the wheel lock so that the wheel lock release lever is aligned with the motor s cable bracket Now fit the magnetic wheel lock using the three screws 5 Refit the shock absorbers front end see page Shock Absorbers Page 26 6 Figure 44 Magnetic wheel lock electrical connection Connect the magnetic wheel lock s electrical connec tion see fig 44 7 Fit the wheel lock rele...

Page 39: ...wer switch on the control panel 3 Put the circuit breaker in the OFF position It is ac cessed through a hole in the chassis cover See fig 78 Circuit breaker Battery isolator Page 54 4 Remove the seat lift cover chassis cover and the front fender on the side in question see Covers Page 14 5 Lift up and chock up the wheelchair chassis so that the wheel in question is free of the ground 6 Remove the ...

Page 40: ...orpus 3G Lowrider Repairs 9 Figure 47 Drive motor mounting screws Remove the drive motor It is attached with three screws see fig 47 Assembly Figure 48 Drive motor with gear Fit the drive motor in the reverse order 40 ...

Page 41: ...on the control panel 2 Remove the cushion from the seat by lifting it straight up 3 Remove the seat plates which are held in place by two screws at the back edge and two quick mount clamps at the front See fig 49 First remove the screws then use your hand to carefully push the seat plate from below to release the quick mount clamps at the front 4 Figure 50 Manual operation of the seat lift Raise l...

Page 42: ... the main power switch on the control panel 3 Set the main fuse to the Off position See fig 51 4 Remove the seat lift cover and chassis cover see Covers Page 14 5 Remove the seat See Seat Page 60 L CAUTION The seat is heavy Two people should therefore lift it Be careful with the cabling 6 Figure 52 1 Connection to the ICS Master module 2 Connection to the seat lift Disconnect the seat lifts electr...

Page 43: ...rews and appropriate washers Tighten the screws holding the seat lift in place with a torque wrench Tightening torque 24 Nm 5 Figure 55 1 Connection to the ICS Master module 2 Connection to the seat lift Reconnect the seat lifts electrical connection 1 See fig 55 The connection is positioned on the cable next to the General module which is positioned on the seat lift 6 Refit the seat See Seat Page...

Page 44: ...connecting the contacts 2 from the General Module Disconnect the contacts for the seat lift motor as well See fig 60 2 Figure 58 Positions of the sensors on the seat lift Remove the seat lift sensors which are held in place by one screw each Note the positions of the sensors for subsequent Assembly see fig 58 Assembly Figure 59 Sensor fitted on the seat lift Fit in the reverse order 44 ...

Page 45: ...ure 60 Seat lift motor s connection Disconnect the seat lift motor Note the positions of the cables see figure 60 2 Figure 61 The motor is held in place by three screws Remove the motor It is held in place by three screws see figure 61 Assembly Fit in the reverse order 45 ...

Page 46: ...igure 63 The seat lift motor shaft is held in place by two screws The belt tension can be adjusted after the two screws have been loosened 1 First fit the belt on the seat lift screw s cogwheel and then on the motor shaft s cogwheel 2 Adjust the belt tension by moving the motor shaft sideways The belt is correctly tensioned when it can be pressed in 4 5 mm see fig 63 3 Tighten the two screws that ...

Page 47: ...e Seat height Fixed seat post Page 96 4 Remove the Seat lift cover and the chassis cover see Covers Page 14 5 Remove the seat and if equipped the seat tilt See Seat Page 60 L CAUTION Because the seat is heavy it should be lifted by two persons Be careful with the cabling 6 Remove the fixed seat tube It is attached with four screws see fig 64 The upper attachment screws are accessible from the batt...

Page 48: ...t Page 41 2 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 3 Put the circuit breaker in the OFF position It is ac cessed through a hole in the chassis cover See fig 78 Circuit breaker Battery isolator Page 54 4 Remove the Seat lift cover and the chassis cover see Covers Page 14 5 To remove the seat support by rotating it counter clock vise See fig 65 Assembly Figure 66 Seat support fitted F...

Page 49: ...ling in place under the arm rest Note the positions of the cable ties for subsequent assembly 3 Divide the control panel cabling at the contact on the cabling 4 Remove the control panel 1 It is held in place with two screws see illustration These two screws also hold the bracket for the ICS control panel 2 if there is one fitted See fig 67 Assembly Assemble in the reverse order Figure 67 The contr...

Page 50: ...l 3 Put the circuit breaker in the OFF position It is accessed through a hole in the chassis cover See 78 Circuit breaker Battery isolator Page 54 4 Remove the seat lift cover and the chassis cover see page Covers Page 14 5 Lift the R net controller out of its holder see fig 68 6 Disconnect the electrical connections to the R net controller being attentive to their placement see fig 69 Figure 68 T...

Page 51: ...Page 41 2 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 3 Put the circuit breaker in the OFF position It is ac cessed through a hole in the chassis cover See 78 Circuit breaker Battery isolator Page 54 4 Remove the seat lift cover and the chassis cover see page Covers Page 14 5 The ESP module is fitted at the very front of the chas sis Remove the cable from the ESP module by pull ing it st...

Page 52: ...it the ESP module to the bracket using the four screws see fig 73 2 Figure 74 The ESP module s bracket is held in place by two screws Fit the ESP module and its bracket using the two screws See fig 74 3 Figure 75 Connecting the cable to the ESP module Attach the cable to the ESP module by pressing it straight in See fig 75 4 Refit the seat lift cover and chassis cover see Cov ers Page 14 52 ...

Page 53: ...h fixed seat post see Seat height Fixed seat post Page 96 If the seat lift does not work normally because the batteries are discharged or the actuator is defective the seat can be raised lowered manually see Manual operation of Electric Seat lift Page 41 2 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 3 Put the circuit breaker in the OFF position It is ac cessed through a hole in the chass...

Page 54: ...also serves as a battery isolator but is normally referred to as a circuit breaker Circuit breaker replacement is normally not required it is of the automatic type that can be reset when tripped L CAUTION A tripped circuit breaker often entails a major electrical fault The cause should be carefully investigated before resetting 54 ...

Page 55: ... breaker by removing the two screws See fig 79 L CAUTION Note the orientation of the circuit breaker with consideration to subsequent mounting The ON OFF positions must agree with the decal 6 Disconnect the cables from the circuit breaker by un doing the screws See fig 80 7 Put the new circuit breaker in the OFF position 8 Connect the cables to the new circuit breaker and tighten the two screws L ...

Page 56: ... in the chassis cover See 78 Circuit breaker Battery isolator Page 54 3 Remove the seat lift cover chassis cover See Cov ers Page 14 4 Disconnect the electrical connection of the front light in question it s positioned on the front light cabling on the inside of the chassis See fig 81 5 Remove the front fender in question See Removing the front fender Page 15 6 Carefully pull the cable out through...

Page 57: ...ont light in the reverse order 1 Fit the light with the two screws washers and nuts Adjust the light to desired angle before tightening the upper screw See fig 83 2 Fit the cable with the cable fasteners on the inside of the front fender 3 Refit the front fender in question See Removing the front fender Page 15 57 ...

Page 58: ...ator Page 54 3 Remove the seat lift cover and the chassis cover See Covers Page 14 4 Disconnect the rear lights cabling the contact is posi tioned on the rear lights cabling on the inside of the chassis See fig 84 5 Disconnect the rear light indicator in question by pull ing its connector connectors straight out See fig 85 6 The lights and indicators are mounted on the chassis cover with double si...

Page 59: ...e the protective tape and rotate the light indi cator until the text TOP is pointing straight upwards With the light in correct position fit it by pressing it against the cover See fig 86 2 Reconnect the electrical connection of the rear light in question See fig 85 3 Reconnect the rear lights cabling the contact is posi tioned on the rear lights cabling on the inside of the chassis See fig 84 59 ...

Page 60: ...teries are dis charged or the adjustment device is defective the seat can be raised lowered manually See Manual operation of Electric Seat lift Page 41 2 Figure 88 The connector is on the cabling at the front right corner of the seat angle mechanism next to the rest of the cabling Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 3 Remove the cushion from the seat 4 Remove the seat plates whic...

Page 61: ...the contacts on the cabling The contact is at the right hand side of the seat angle mechanism next to the other cabling See fig 88 6 Remove the four screws that hold the seat in place See fig 89 The seat can be mounted in three differ ent positions depending on the currant seat depth Note the position the seat is mounted in for future reference 7 Lift the seat off the seat lift seat column 61 ...

Page 62: ...o tighten the screws Tightening torque 24 Nm Mounting position Seat depth C400 C500 C500S 370 mm 15 1 1 3 395 mm 16 1 1 3 420 mm 17 1 1 3 445 mm 18 1 1 3 470 mm 19 1 1 3 495 mm 20 1 1 3 520 mm 21 2 2 3 545 mm 22 3 3 3 570 mm 23 3 3 3 2 Figure 91 Connectors on the control panel cabling 1 and seat tilt cabling 2 Reconnect the control panel cabling 1 and on seat equipped with seat tilt the seat tilt ...

Page 63: ...ack Fit the quick mount clamps by pushing them straight into the holes 4 Fit the cushion in desired position by pressing it against the seat plates 5 Lower the seat to desired position If the wheelchair is equipped with a fixed seat post see Seat height Fixed seat post Page 96 If the seat lift does not work normally because the batteries are discharged or the adjustment device is defective the sea...

Page 64: ...lable in five different lengths that are used depending on the seat depth selected Removal 1 Remove the two screws that hold the rail in place See fig 93 Assembly 1 Mount the UniTrack rail using two screws See fig 93 Use a torque wrench to tighten the screws Tightening torque 9 8 Nm Figure 93 The UniTrack rail is held in place by two screws 64 ...

Page 65: ...ove the screws then use your hand to carefully push the seat plate from below to re lease the quick mount clamps at the front Mounting 1 Mount the seat plates by first mounting them with the quick mount clamps at the front and then the screws at the back Fit the quick mount clamps by pushing them straight into the holes 2 Fit the seat cushion by pressing it against the seat plate in the desired po...

Page 66: ...on the rear of the cushion 2 Remove the backrest upper plate For access to the locking mechanism set the backrest angle to its most upright position Remove the upper section of the backrest by carefully opening the locking mechanism catch outwards while also pulling the upper section of the backrest straight up See fig 3 Figure 96 The lower backrest plate is secured by means of a knob Remove the k...

Page 67: ...knob Secure the position of the plate by fitting the knob See fig 99 3 Figure 100 Removal Fitting of the upper section of the back rest Mount the upper backrest plate by sliding it down into the lower plate s grooves The height of the backrest may need to be adjusted See Backrest height Page 101 4 Fit the backrest cushion by pressing it against the plate in the desired position to ensure good cont...

Page 68: ...e the backrest plates For a detailed descrip tion see Backrest plates Page 66 2 Loosen the two screws holding the plastic cover to the back of the backrest Twist the plastic cover downwards See fig 101 3 Figure 102 A The connector on the ICS switchbox ca bling is above the connector block B The BUS connec tors are mounted on the connector block Remove the BUS contacts from the contact block and di...

Page 69: ...refully move the armrests downwards and backwards 6 Figure 104 The backrest profile is secured using two screws on the left and right Remove the backrest profile which is secured using two screws on the left and right See the illustration Remove by undoing the screws and pulling the back rest profile straight up 7 Figure 105 The end cover of the backrest profile is se cured using one screw on the ...

Page 70: ...the adjustment bar brackets which are each held in place by two screws See fig 106 9 Figure 107 Screw the adjustment bar down far enough to be able to prise it up out of the groove on the backrest profile Screw the adjustment bar down far enough to be able to prise it up out of the groove on the backrest profile See fig 107 70 ...

Page 71: ... the threaded rod See fig 108 3 Figure 109 The adjustment bar brackets are each held in place by two screws Mount the adjustment bar brackets which are each held in place by two screws See fig 109 4 Figure 110 The end cover of the backrest profile is se cured using one screw on the left side and one on the right Remount the end cover of the backrest profile by pushing it straight into the end of t...

Page 72: ...nch Tightening torque 9 8 Nm 6 Figure 112 The armrests are held in place by four screws The joint for the backrest slide function is held in place by one screw Mount the armrests using the four screws See fig 112 Tighten the screws using a torque wrench Tightening torque 9 8 Nm 7 Figure 113 1 The contact on the ICS switchbox cabling is above the contact block 2 The BUS contacts are mounted on the ...

Page 73: ... Figure 114 The plastic cover is attached using two screws Remount the plastic cover on the back of the backrest using the two screws supplied See fig 114 10 Remount the backrest plates For a detailed descrip tion See Backrest plates Page 66 73 ...

Page 74: ...t unit See fig 115 4 Remove the adjustment unit which is held in place by two screws See fig 115 Mounting 1 Fit the rear fixing screw M6x12 and washer for the adjustment unit See fig 115 Tighten the screw using a torque wrench Tightening torque 9 8 Nm 2 Fit the front fixing screw M10x60 spacer and washer for the adjustment unit See fig 115 Tighten the screw us ing a torque wrench Tightening torque...

Page 75: ... adjustment unit Remove the circlip from the rear bracket of the adjustment unit See fig 116 Once the rear bracket has been removed the backrest can be angled forward to rest on the seat cushion 4 Remove the locking mechanism from the front bracket of the adjustment unit it is attached with a screw See fig 116 Mounting 1 Mount the front end of the adjustment unit with the locking mechanism See fig...

Page 76: ...Track rail from the right side of the seat See page UniTrack rails Page 64 3 Remove the actuator contact from the contact block above the actuator See fig 117 Remove the contact by pull ing it straight out Loosen the actuator cabling from its fixing points Remember how the cabling is positioned this helps when you come to re attach it 4 Remove the lock nut from the front bracket of the actuator Se...

Page 77: ...front bracket of the actuator See fig 118 4 Secure the cabling for the actuator in its fixing points Consider the arrangement of the cables carefully and make sure there is no risk of them getting trapped or otherwise damaged Connect the actuator contact to the contact block on the right side of the seat See fig Fit the contact by pushing it straight in at any point 5 Mount the UniTrack rail on th...

Page 78: ...Backrest plates Page 66 4 Remove the actuator contact from the contact block on the right side of the seat See fig 119 Remove the contact by pulling it straight out Loosen the actuator cabling from its fixing points Remember how the ca bling is positioned this helps when you come to re at tach it 5 Hold the backrest in a steady grip as you remove the actuator unit Remove the circlip from the rear ...

Page 79: ...in its fixing points Consider the arrangement of the cables carefully and make sure there is no risk of them getting trapped or otherwise damaged Connect the actuator contact to the contact block on the right side of the seat See fig 119 Fit the contact by pushing it straight in at any point 4 Mount the UniTrack rail on the left side of the seat See UniTrack rails Page 64 5 Mount the seat plates S...

Page 80: ...hen use your hand to carefully push the seat plate from below to release the quick mount clamps at the front 4 Figure 122 The connector is on the cabling at the front right corner of the seat angle mechanism next to the rest of the cabling Divide the cabling for the seat angle mechanism at the contact on the cabling The contact is at the front right corner of the seat angle mechanism next to the o...

Page 81: ...our screws Remove the four screws that hold the seat angle mechanism in place See fig 124 The seat angle mechanism can be mounted in six different positions depending on the depth of the seat Note the position the seat angle mechanism is mounted in for future reference Lift the seat angle mechanism off the seat lift seat column 81 ...

Page 82: ...ighten the screws Tightening torque 24 Nm Mounting position Seat depth C400 C500 C500S 370 mm 15 1 1 3 395 mm 16 1 1 3 420 mm 17 1 1 3 445 mm 18 1 1 3 470 mm 19 1 1 3 495 mm 20 1 1 3 520 mm 21 2 2 3 545 mm 22 3 3 3 570 mm 23 3 3 3 Figure 126 The seat is held in place by six screws 2 L WARNING The seat is heavy This work should therefore always be performed by two people Be careful with the cabling...

Page 83: ...eat angle mechanism next to the other cabling See fig 127 When mounting new cabling for the ICS Master Mod ule mount it together with the rest of the cabling run ning down to the wheelchair chassis and there connect it to the ICS Master Module For further infor mation on the ICS Master Module see the chassis service manual Figure 128 The seat plates are held in place by two screws at the back edge...

Page 84: ...n 3 Remove the seat plates which are held in place by two screws at the back edge and two quick mount clamps at the front See fig 129 First remove the screws then use your hand to carefully push the seat plate from below to release the quick mount clamps at the front 4 Figure 130 The seat is held in place by six screws L WARNING The seat is heavy This work should therefore always be performed by t...

Page 85: ...crews that hold the seat mounting plate in place See the illustration below The seat mounting plate can be mounted in three different po sitions depending on the chassis the seat is mounted on and the depth of the seat Note the position the seat mounting plate is mounted in for future reference 6 Lift the seat mounting plate off the seat lift seat column 85 ...

Page 86: ...e wrench to tighten the screws Tightening torque 24 Nm Mounting position Seat depth C400 C500 C500S 370 mm 15 1 1 3 395 mm 16 1 1 3 420 mm 17 1 1 3 445 mm 18 1 1 3 470 mm 19 1 1 3 495 mm 20 1 1 3 520 mm 21 2 2 3 545 mm 22 3 3 3 570 mm 23 3 3 3 2 Figure 133 The seat is held in place by six screws The mounting position for the seat mounting plate de pends on the chassis model and the seat depth set ...

Page 87: ...he seat and then hold it in place while the screws are inserted Use a torque wrench to tighten the screws Tightening torque 9 8 Nm 4 Figure 134 The seat plates are held in place by two screws at the back edge and two quick mount clamps at the front Mount the seat plates by first mounting them with the quick mount clamps at the front and then the screws at the back Fit the quick mount clamps by pus...

Page 88: ...ey 5 mm 1 Allen key 8 mm Removal 1 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 2 Figure 135 Remove the leg rest s top cover by carefully pulling it straight out Remove the leg rest s top cover by carefully pulling it straight out See 135 3 Figure 136 Remove the front ends of the UniTrack rails 88 ...

Page 89: ...ee fig 136 4 Remove the front bracket of the manual adjustment unit actuator See fig 137 Start with the lock nut and the washer on the inside of the bracket then remove the screw and washer 5 Figure 137 The legrest is held in place by two screws and spacers The front bracket of the actuator is held in place by a screw and lock nut Remove the leg rest which is held in place by two screws and spacer...

Page 90: ... See fig 138 Start with the screw and washer Tighten the screw using a torque wrench Tightening torque 47 Nm Then fit the lock nut and washer on the inside of the bracket 3 Figure 139 Remount the front ends of the UniTrack rails Mount the front ends of the UniTrack rails they are at tached with a screw from underneath See fig 140 4 Figure 140 Mount the legrest s top cover by carefully pressing its...

Page 91: ...e loop of the strap See fig 142 Once the strap is loosened the lower section of the legrest will become loose and can be carefully placed on the floor 4 Remove the two screws holding the strap bracket on the back of the legrest in place See fig 142 5 Pull the strap out of the legrest mechanism Mounting Figure 142 Strap mounting on the legrest 1 Pull the strap through the bracket on the back of the...

Page 92: ...ompletely loose L WARNING Do not subject the legrest to load during mounting or removal Risk of crushing 4 Remove the slide bushing in the upper section of the legrest which is attached using two screws See fig 144 5 Remove the slide bushing in the lower section of the legrest and at the same time use a suitable tool to press in the locking tabs on the bushing located in the hole immediately below...

Page 93: ...footplate in place See fig 146 3 Remove the footplate friction brake by taking the parts off the shaft See fig 147 4 Remove the footplate by taking it off the shaft See fig 147 Mounting 1 Mount the footplate by sliding it onto the shaft See fig 147 2 Mount the footplate friction brake by sliding the parts onto the shaft Make sure that the metal butt is posi tioned in the intended hole in the footp...

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Page 95: ...nts ADJUSTMENTS Seat height Fixed seat post 96 Seat depth 97 Seat width 100 Backrest height 101 Armrest height 102 Armrest angle 103 Armrest height angle Individual adjustment 104 Armrest width 105 Thigh support 107 Trunk support height 108 95 ...

Page 96: ... posi tion of the seat post See fig 148 3 Raise the seat using the Seat lift crank supplied 4 Figure 149 The length of the fixed seat post can be ad justed to five different fixed positions Screw the height adjustment screw in place in the de sired height position See fig 149 Figure 150 Adjusting the Seat Height using the Seat lift crank Lower the seat using the Seat lift crank supplied Turn the s...

Page 97: ...he mounting position for the seat on the seat lift fixed seat column may also need adjusting See 1 Remove the seat cushion by lifting it straight up It is attached by means of Velcro on the rear of the cushion 2 Remove the seat plates which are held in place by two screws at the back edge and two quick mount clamps at the front See fig 151 First remove the screws then use your hand to carefully pu...

Page 98: ... 495 mm 20 25 mm 1 520 mm 21 50 mm 2 545 mm 22 75 mm 3 570 mm 23 100 mm 4 7 Adjustment of the rear section of the Seat frame Back rest position Remove the seven screws marked B securing the Seat frames rear section see fig 154 8 Adjust the seat depth by moving the rear section of the seat frame to the required position The rails with which the seat depth is adjusted are marked with the settings fo...

Page 99: ...nt Mount seat plates of a suitable length for the seat depth setting The plates are held in place by two screws at the back edge and two quick mount clamps at the front See fig 156 12 Fit a cushion of a suitable length width for this setting Secure the cushion in place using the Velcro on the back of the cushion L WARNING The seat s mounting position on the seat lift fixed seat column may need to ...

Page 100: ...carefully push the seat plate from below to release the quick mount clamps at the front Figure 158 The seat width is fixed using four screws 3 Remove the four screws securing the seat width ad justment unit See fig 158 4 Adjust the seat width by moving the right or left sec tion of the seat frame to the required position The rails with which the seat width is adjusted are marked with the settings ...

Page 101: ... up See fig 159 Figure 160 The locking mechanism is held in place by two screws 3 Remove the two screws holding the backrest locking mechanism in place See 160 4 Adjust the height of the backrest by sliding the upper section upwards downwards to the required position The upper backrest plate is marked with the settings for each potential position The scale is marked with millimetres and inches Fig...

Page 102: ...ht setting for the arm rests 1 Undo the four screws holding the armrest at its current height See fig 162 2 Adjust to the required position using the adjustment screw on the rear of the backrest See fig 162 3 Secure the armrest at the preferred height by tightening the four screws on the rear of the backrest See fig 162 Figure 162 The armrest height is fixed using four screws To perform this heigh...

Page 103: ...tmentbar in question See fig 163 2 Adjust the armrest angle by turning the adjustment bars See fig 163 3 Fix into desired position by tightening the check nut See fig 163 L CAUTION Do not subject the armrests to load when adjusting them Risk of crushing Figure 163 Adjust the armrest angle by turning the adjustment bars The position of the adjustment bars are fixed by a check nut 103 ...

Page 104: ...2and Armrest angle Page 103 If specifically required the armrests can be adjusted individually for users who want the left and right arm rest at different heights and or angles This adjustment is only performed in special cases It may have negative effects on the movement of the armrest when raising lowering the backrest 1 Adjust the armrest height by turning the adjustment bars C See fig 164 2 Th...

Page 105: ...to give the user optimal comfort Adjustment of the left and right armrests uses three fixed levels each 25 mm apart 1 Loosen the screw for armrest width adjustment approximately 3 turns See fig 165 2 Push in pull out the armrest shaft to the desired position 3 Secure it at the required setting by retighten the screw Figure 165 The armrest width is fixed using one screw 105 ...

Page 106: ... backrest angle If this is the case turn the adjustment bar bracket 1 Remove the lower bracket of the adjustment bar which is secured with a screw washer and nut See fig 166 1 2 Turn the bracket 180 so the adjustment bar is closer to the center of the seat See fig 166 2 3 Refit the lower bracket of the adjustment bar in its new position using the screw washer and nut See fig 166 3 Figure 166 Turn ...

Page 107: ...gh support The position of the thigh support can be adjusted forwards or backwards to give the user optimal comfort Slide the thigh support forwards or backwards to the desired position Figure 167 The position of the thigh support can be adjusted 107 ...

Page 108: ...t of the trunk support can be adjusted to give the user optimal comfort 1 Loosen the screw for trunk support height adjustment approximately 2 turns See fig 168 2 Slide the trunk support up down to the desired position 3 Secure it at the required setting by retighten the screw Figure 168 The trunk support height is fixed using one screw 108 ...

Page 109: ...safety regardless of the wheelchair s other settings and equipment The control system can also be programmed in order to make adjustments needed for a specific user Standard parameter files can be down loaded from Permobil s website www permobil se For more information on programming adjustment of the Rnet control system and obtaining parameter files see the technical user manual for programming R...

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Page 111: ...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 See the Owner s man ual for more information The wheelchair switches itself off after a cer tain period of inactivity 20 30 min The electronics energy saving mode has been activated Switch the wheelchair on again using the...

Page 112: ...still be possible to drive the wheelchair but the diag nostic screen is displayed occasionally Switch off the wheelchair and leave it off for a few minutes Then restart the wheelchair If the fault persists you must switch off the wheelchair and contact your service contact Write down the information displayed in plain text in the control panel s display and pass it on to your service contact Do no...

Page 113: ...r of defective 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 Example The screen example shown below displays the following information Identified module Power module error Error message L...

Page 114: ... The system log is accessed by means of programming directly in the system On Board Programming OBP Contact Permobil or your repair engineer for more information on OBP Go to OBP mode Select System from the menu Select Diagnostics from the menu The diagnostics screen will now appear showing the connected modules and version history See the illustration below If a module has experienced no errors t...

Page 115: ...otor Error Go to section 3 5 M2 Motor Error Go to section 3 5 Inhibit Active Go to section 3 6 Jstick Cal Error Go to section 3 7 Latched Timeout Go to section 3 8 Brake Lamp Short Go to section 3 9 Left Lamp Short Go to section 3 10 Right Lamp Short Go to section 3 10 L Ind Lamp Short Go to section 3 11 R Ind Lamp Short Go to section 3 11 L Ind Lamp Failed Go to section 3 12 R Ind Lamp Failed Go ...

Page 116: ...rol system If the error persists after the batteries and connections have been checked the power module may be defective Read more in Repairing defective units Page 120 Brake Error This occurs when the control system detects a problem in the solenoid brakes or the connections to them 1505 M1 Brake Error 1506 M2 Brake Error Check the solenoid brakes their cables and the connections to the control s...

Page 117: ...t circuit right indicator Check the indicators their cables and the connections to the control system Indicator Lamp Failed This occurs when the control system detects an error in the electrical circuit of one of the indicators This usually means the indicator needs replacing 7207 Error in left indicator 7208 Error in right indicator Check the indicators their cables and the connections to the con...

Page 118: ...ck all parameter settings and then reprogram the control system with the help of R net s PC programmers Make a note of the current parameter settings and then reset the control system to the standard settings Reprogram the required settings in small groups and cycle the voltage after each group to see if the error recurs If the error persists after the checks listed above the power unit may be def...

Page 119: ...e minimum recommendations De pending on what the original error source was further tests may be necessary Basic inspection Check that all contacts are properly connected Check all cables and contacts to ensure there is no visible damage Check that the rubber gaiter around the base of the joystick is not damaged Inspect the gaiter visually It should not be subjected to manual handling Ensure that a...

Page 120: ...Check that all motors move in the right direction Make sure that the mechanical end stops are secured and that they stop the adjustment device motors and thus use the automatic end stop tracking that is in the seat and light module ISM Test of inhibit signal Connect a suitable battery charger or equivalent inhibit connecting device in the charging contact on the joystick mod ule and check that the...

Page 121: ... 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 being opened adjusted or modified without permission 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 flas...

Page 122: ...t 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 Joystick error Check that the joystick has not been moved when the wheelchair is started 8 Lamps Control system erro...

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Page 129: ...m 470 mm 470 420 470 520 470 mm Sitsbredd 470 mm 470 mm 495 Sitsbredd 470 mm 520 mm 520 520 mm Sitsbredd 520 mm 520 mm 545 Sitsbredd 520 mm 570 mm 570 Sitsbredd 570 mm 570 mm Backrest cushions Backrest width Backrest height Cushion Width Cushion Height Low height not adjustable 480 mm 545 mm 570 mm 545 595 mm 360 mm 595 mm 360 mm 620 mm 645 mm 620 670 mm 670 mm Low height not adjustable 480 mm 545...

Page 130: ...est actuator 76 Legrest slide bushings 92 Legrest strap 91 Lights 56 M Magnetic wheel lock 35 Main Fuse 54 Manual backrest adjustment unit 75 Manual legrest adjustment unit 74 P Power Module R net 50 R Rear wheel suspension 25 S Seat Removal 60 Seat Assembly 62 Seat angle mechanism 80 Seat depth adjustment 97 Seat lift Manual operation 41 Seat lift Replacement 42 Seat lift belt 46 Seat lift motor ...

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