Permobil Chairman Playman, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ... the Permobil group Permobil Inc USA 6961 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon TN 37090 USA Phone 800 736 0925 Fax 800 231 3256 Email info permobilus com 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 4: ...Produced and published by Permobil AB Sweden Edition no 2 2002 01 Order no 201184 US 0 PABnr 1184 2 Owner s manual Chairman Playman ...

Page 5: ... 14 Accessories 22 Tool bag 22 Handling 23 General 23 Driving 23 Driving rules 26 Releasing the brakes 28 Charging the batteries 29 Transport 31 Transporting by air 32 Maintenance and repairs 33 General 33 Cleaning 34 Wheels 34 Releasing the brakes 34 Batteries 34 Repairs 35 Changing fuses 35 Changing bulbs 36 Changing batteries 37 Changing inner tube 39 Filling with air 39 Technical specification...

Page 6: ...by a qualified service technician Always contact a qualified service technician in cases of doubt Warning Please show great caution where this warning symbol appears There is a risk of personal injury Maximum weight of user The Chairman Playman can be used by someone weighing up to 77 lbs Passengers It is absolutely forbidden to carry passengers on the wheelchair Operation Do not let children driv...

Page 7: ...ries in a bathroom or wet room Use only chargers with a maximum 10 A charging current mean value When the charger is connected the chair must not and cannot be driven Transport Ensure that the wheelchair is properly secured see page 31 If the chair is not properly secured and comes loose it can cause serious injury to persons in the vehicle and serious damage to the vehicle Servicing Servicing and...

Page 8: ...ially adapted wheelchairs If your wheelchair is marked specially adapted product it has been adapted to your needs and purposes This means that the design and function may differ from these User Instructions or from the design and function of other Permobils of the same type The design and function of your wheelchair will be communicated in the written or verbal instructions given when the chair i...

Page 9: ...gn and Function 9 Design and Function General Fig 1 Chairman Playman front view 1 Control panel 2 Seat 3 Chassis 4 Drive wheel 5 Electric seat lift 6 Rear wheel 3 2 4 6 Fig 2 Chairman Playman rear view 1 5 Overview of the Chairman Playman ...

Page 10: ...unction 10 Seat See the supplied Owner s Manual for the seat Seat lift The Chairman Robo is equipped with a unique seat lift system which makes it possible to adjust the height of the seat from 6 to 28 Fig 3 Highest position Fig 4 Lowest position ...

Page 11: ...e drive wheels have pneumatic tires The rear wheels the steering wheels have solid rubber tires Lights and reflectors The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors at the front rear and sides L model and front rear lights and indicators S model Fig 5 Lights indicators and reflectors Front Rear Side ...

Page 12: ...lectric motor Driving gear Fig 6 Batteries Driving The wheelchair has a drive pack for each drive wheel The motors regulate the speed turning and braking A joystick on the maneuvering panel sends signals to the electronics unit placed under the cover on the rear part of the chassis The electronics unit then controls the motors Fig 7 Electric motor with driving gear ...

Page 13: ...s sis over the right rear wheel see fig 8 The main circuit breaker is protected from dirt and water by a rubber flap which you can easily fold back Charging fuse The charging fuse is located above the main fuse on the bottom of the chassis by the right rear wheel See fig 8 Main circuit breaker 63A Charging fuse 15A Fig 8 Main circuit breaker and charging fuse ...

Page 14: ...l The control panel of the wheelchair is mounted on the right arm rest and its location can be adjusted to achieve the most comfortable position in connection with maneuvering The control panel can also be mounted on the left arm rest The Fig 9 below shows the various functions of the control panel You can also have a seat control panel fitted to your wheelchair You can then choose whether you wan...

Page 15: ...let the wheelchair will now be locked The power can be shut off if desired To unlock the wheelchair be sure the chair s power is on The maximum speed indicator will ripple up and down but driving will not be possible The key should now be inserted into and with drawn from the panel outlet the wheel chair can now be driven Start button You use this button to start and stop the wheelchair The start ...

Page 16: ...ymbol When you press the switch the indi cator lamps flash on the control panel for the warning symbol red lamp and for both indicator lights green lamp If your wheelchair has lights both indi cator lamps flash too to attract attention NB This function works even when the start button is switched off Speed selector The speed can be set in 5 stages and one or more of the indicator lamps light depen...

Page 17: ... sound the horn and attract attention Joystick The joystick is used to regulate the speed of the wheelchair forwards or backwards to turn and to brake The speed is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards The speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick small movement low speed large move ment high speed The wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick...

Page 18: ...ncrease or decrease the speed by moving the joystick to the right or to the left 3 Press the MODE button to advance in the program The right footplate will light up 4 Move the joystick to the right so the light on the seat lights up Move the joystick forward or backward to raise or lower the seat 5 Move the joystick to the right so both the lights on the seat and at the rear light up This indicate...

Page 19: ...g fig 24 3 The seat is lowered when the top part of the seat lift button is pressed and raised when the bottom part of the button is pressed Seat control panel The seat control panel is attached to the right or left hand armrest behind the con trol panel The picture below show the different functions of the seat control panel 1 Seat lift 2 No function 3 Seat lowering 4 No function Fig 24 Seat cont...

Page 20: ... speed of the wheelchair forwards or backwards to turn and to brake Speed The speed is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards The speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick Small movement low speed Large movement high speed Fig 25 Regulation of speed ...

Page 21: ...Design and Function 21 Turning and braking The wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick to the left or right The wheelchair is braked by moving the joystick back to the neutral position or letting it go Fig 26 Regulation of turning ...

Page 22: ...ble for your wheelchair Tool bag The wheelchair is supplied with a tool bag which contains the following tools Fig 27 Tool bag Tool Area of use 1 Pair of protective goggles Work on the batteries 2 Set of Allen keys General maintenance adjustment 3 Security key Lock Unlock the wheelchair 4 13 mm spanner General maintenance changing the battery 5 Screwdriver General maintenance removing the covers 1...

Page 23: ...ust remember to drive very slowly on steep downhill slopes and not to drive over curbs and other obstacles higher than 2 5 Do not make the first test run on your own The test run is to find out how you and the wheelchair work together and you may need some assistance Driving 1 Switch on the wheelchair by pressing the start button on the control panel Fig 28 Start button ...

Page 24: ...orward backwards 2 Set a suitable speed range by first pressing the MODE button and then use the joystick to select the speed until the desired indicator lamp comes on for your type of driving Fig 29 Speed selector Increase speed Step to the right Reduce speed Step to the left 1 2 lamps Low speed 3 4 lamps Medium speed 5 lamps Maximum speed ...

Page 25: ...peed should be set to low speed You can brake gently by pulling the joystick back to a position just before the neutral position When the speed has been reduced you can let the joystick go NB The wheelchair moves at reduced speed if the seat is raised You can only drive at full speed if the seat is in its lowest position Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of ...

Page 26: ...2 High curbs and other obstacles Do not drive the wheelchair over curbs and other obstacles higher than 2 5 Do not drive down slopes with a gradient greater than 12 degrees Downhill slopes When driving downhill select the slowest speed and proceed with caution Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 Max 2 5 Max 12 ...

Page 27: ...pes Do not drive the wheelchair along slopes steeper than 6 degrees There is a risk of tipping Driving along slopes Do not drive up slopes steeper than 12 degrees Uphill slopes If you drive up slopes steeper than 12O there is a risk that the wheelchair cannot be maneuvered safely Max 12 Max 6 ...

Page 28: ...air by switching off the main power switch 2 Move the lever forwards fig 36 The chair can now be moved manually Check regularly approx once per month the brake release function by enga ging and disengaging the brake release a number of times Check to see if chair actually goes in and out of freewheel by pushing the chair NB Reset the brakes after moving the chair by pulling the lever backwards Whe...

Page 29: ...her wet room Battery charging Be careful with metal objects when working on the batteries A short circuit could easily cause an explosion Always wear safety gloves and goggles Use only chargers with a maximum 10 A charging current mean value The effective value of the charging current must not exceed 12 A Fig 37 Lester Electrical s Dual mode charger ...

Page 30: ...is low The batteries must then be charged as soon as possible If the batteries should become completely discharged it is important that you recharge them as soon as possible If you delay before recharging them the batteries can be damaged Charging 1 Connect the power cable to the outlet Turn off charger first then after connecting turn on charger 2 Connect the connection cable from the charger to ...

Page 31: ...ear tie down points If the chair has to be transported in an mini van or other vehicle it is vital that the chair is properly fixed and that the fixing points used are well anchored Fig 39 Rear tie down points A poorly fixed chair can cause serious injury to passengers if it comes loose not to mention damage to the vehicle and the wheelchair itself ...

Page 32: ...d in special boxes provided by the airline Some airlines refuse to take acid batteries aboard at all so always check with the airline in question which rules apply See page 37 38 for how to remove the batteries The dimensions and weight of the wheelchair The weight and dimensions of the wheelchair are significant in relation to the type of airplanes in which the wheelchair is to be transported The...

Page 33: ...ped between the chassis and the seat when operating the seat lift Maintenance General For optimum performance of your wheelchair it is important to take good care of it All wheelchairs are subject to wear partly due to moving parts and partly due to stresses What you need to know is how your wheelchair works how to drive and use it in the best way and how to take regular care of it The purpose of ...

Page 34: ...ecessary See page 39 Check of brake release Check regularly approx once per month the brake release function by engaging and disengaging the brake release a number of times Batteries Storage Note that a battery will run down of its own accord and a run down battery will be ruined if it freezes in cold weather If the wheelchair is to be kept unused for a lengthy period the batteries must always be ...

Page 35: ...the main fuse as you can reset it when it trips You reset it by switching it to the ON position The main fuse is under the chassis over the right rear wheel see fig 41 NB If the main fuse trips it usually means that there is a serious electrical fault Check the cause carefully before you reset the circuit breaker Charging fuse The charging fuse is next to the main circuit breaker see fig 41 NB The...

Page 36: ...indicators 1 Turn the indicator glass figure 42 2 90O anticlockwise 2 Lift the indicator glass straight up do not screw 3 Change the bulb Fig 42 Front light Fig 43 Rear light Rear lights and indicators 1 The rear indicator bulb upper bulb and rear light bulb lower bulb can be changed after you have loosened the screws on the glass of the rear light fig 43 2 Bulbs Socket type Power Headlamps R10 E1...

Page 37: ... cables for the rear lights are fastened to it 4 Loosen the nuts fig 45 two turns pull the guide yoke upwards NB This work is best performed by two people one to loosen the nuts and pull up the guide yoke and another to hold the seat and prevent it from falling If you are working on your own get a good hold of the seat and check that no one is directly in front of the chair before you pull the gui...

Page 38: ...lectronics fault has occurred and the seat is not raised the adjustment device for the terra function must be loosened This is done as follows Remove the black plastic plug fig 47 and unscrew and remove the Allen screw Get a good hold on the seat and pull it forwards upwards until the foot plate is resting on the floor Lift off the top cover which is fixed with Velcro The chair is now accessible f...

Page 39: ... pressure in the tires produces abnormal wear and reduces the range Therefore check regularly that the front tireshave a pressure of 29 psi 1 Unscrew and remove the plastic caps on the air valves on the drive wheels 2 Connect the compressed air nozzle to the air valve and adjust the tire pressure to the prescribed level The recommended air pressure is 29 psi Overfilling entails the risk of explosi...

Page 40: ... Ah Charging time ca 8 h Driving range 19 25 miles Maximum speed 4 7 mph Stopping distance 47 Turning circle 180 27 Obstacle ability 2 5 Max weight of user 77 Ibs Air pressure of front tires 29 psi Seat width 10 12 14 Seat depth 11 13 15 Backrest height 13 15 17 Armrest height 6 11 Distance between armrests 10 14 Distance between seat cushion and footplate 5 13 Adjustable backrest angle 90 165 man...

Page 41: ... Technical Specifications 41 Electrical system Electronics PM80 Pilot Control panel JSM L 7key Pilot Batteries Recommended battery type Group 24 Gel Battery capacity 2 x 73Ah Charging time 8 hours Fuses Charging fuse 15A Mainfuse 63A ...

Page 42: ...l The higher the immunity level the greater the protection At this time requested immunity level as per EN 60601 1 2 is 3 V m The immu nity level of this powered wheelchair model as shipped with no further modification is 20V m in the range of 26 MHz to 950 MHz There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious a...

Page 43: ...of the powered wheelchair WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference EMI from sources 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 reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not ope...

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