Permobil M5 Corpus, User Manual

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Page 3: ... of both vendor and product Your power wheelchair is designed to give you the highest possible comfort and safety while meeting both safety and environmental requirements Before you begin using your wheelchair it is important that you read and understand the contents of these operating instructions and in particular the safety instructions ...

Page 4: ...Text Produced and published by Permobil Edition 1 2017 03 22 Order no 332730 eng US ...

Page 5: ... 37090 USA Phone 800 736 0925 Fax 800 231 3256 E mail support permobil com E mail TechSupport permobil com Head office of the Permobil group Permobil AB Box 120 861 23 Timrå Sweden Tfn 46 60 59 59 00 Fax 46 60 57 52 50 E mail info permobil se Web www permobil com ...

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Page 7: ...and function 45 Settings and adjustments 65 Permobil Joystick Module for R net 89 R net LED control panel 139 ICS seat control panel 149 Handling 159 Transporting the wheelchair 181 Maintenance and repairs 191 Accessories 245 Technical specifications 246 Restrictions and limitations 251 Troubleshooting 259 ...

Page 8: ...Contents User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Stickers 271 ...

Page 9: ... can arise while using the wheelchair Always keep these operating instructions within convenient reach when using your product as the need for important information may arise concerning its use safety and maintenance It is also possible to obtain information concerning our products from our website www permobil com All information pictures illustrations and specifications are based upon the produc...

Page 10: ... for the article number specified on the back cover Technical Support In the event of technical problems contact your dealer or call Permobil Inc USA on 1 800 736 0925 Be prepared to provide the wheelchair s serial number located on the chassis to ensure proper support See Serial number labels Spare parts and accessories Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through your dealer The expected ...

Page 11: ...ermobil representative This is usually the same person you were in contact with at the time of purchase To get in touch with your contact use the link at www permobil com Open your country page and the contact page The page provides the necessary contact information and a document to help you provide us with the information we need to investigate the incident Provide as much of the information as ...

Page 12: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Important information 12 ...

Page 13: ...onal 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 exercise good judgment The final selection and purchasing decision about the type of power wheelchair to be used is the responsibility of the user and his or her healthcare professional Permobil is n...

Page 14: ...obil product while it was being shipped to you check the following items before beginning to use it that all products ordered are included in the delivery including operating instructions and possible additional documentation If you suspect that something is missing contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon as possible that no transportation related or other damage has occurre...

Page 15: ...ble switch off the wheelchair and get in touch with your service contact or Permobil for more information Definition of admonitions The following admonitions describing warnings remarks and explanatory texts are used throughout this manual to draw attention to items of significant importance to safety DANGER The Danger admonition Indicates a dangerous situation which if not avoided could result in...

Page 16: ...ell as damage to the product or other property CAUTION The Caution admonition Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury as well as damage to the product or other property NOTICE The Notice admonition Indicates an important but not hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage to the product or other property 16 ...

Page 17: ...Warnings and precautions CAUTION Operation driving Permobil recommends the use of wheelchair lights at all times whenever the user is riding near public rights of way Use extreme caution when driving near unprotected edges drops or on elevated surfaces Unintended movement or excessive speed in such areas can lead to personal injury or property damage 17 ...

Page 18: ...levated surface cross it at a 90 degree angle perpendicular Crossing such surfaces at any other angle may result in the wheelchair s tipping Reduce your speed when driving on uneven terrain or soft surfaces Never use your wheelchair on stairs or escalators Always take the elevator Do not lift or move the wheelchair by any of its removable parts Doing so could lead to personal injury and property d...

Page 19: ...ang excessive weights on the backrest Doing so could lead to personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair In the event of a collision with a wall door or other fixed object when operating the wheelchair always make sure all parts of the wheelchair are undamaged before operating it again Failure to do so could lead to personal injury 19 ...

Page 20: ...he limitations applicable to the wheelchair concerned before climbing obstacles or driving on uneven surfaces or slopes WARNING Risk of tipping over Do not allow the leg rest to hit the ground when climbing obstacles driving on uneven surfaces or slopes or when the slope levels out Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance to avoid the risk of tipping over 20 ...

Page 21: ...re that vehicle drivers may have difficulty seeing you Do not operate your wheelchair under the influence of alcohol Consumption of alcohol may impair your ability to operate your wheel chair safely Some physical impairments or the use of prescription and non prescription medication may limit your ability to operate your wheelchair safely Be sure to consult with your physician about your physical ...

Page 22: ...e needed to set up modify and repair this wheelchair Initial setup and all modifications and repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician For warranty service contact the dealer from whom the wheelchair was purchased WARNING Do not modify safety parameters The wheelchair is equipped with certain safety parameters that limit or inhibit wheelchair functions or under certain conditions...

Page 23: ... damage including damage to the wheel chair as well as voiding any warranty applicable to the wheelchair Do not carry passengers on the wheelchair Doing so can lead to personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair CAUTION Prior to riding In some instances including where certain medical conditions exist users should practice operating their wheelchair under the supervision...

Page 24: ...asing joystick rather than by turning the power off Turning off power while the wheelchair is in motion will cause the wheelchair to stop suddenly Permobil recommends the use of securely fastened positioning belts at all times When driving up a slope try to keep moving at a steady speed Stopping and starting the wheelchair while moving up a slope makes the wheelchair more difficult to control Do n...

Page 25: ...ed with proper edge protection along the sides to prevent the wheelchair from falling off the ramp When driving up an incline be sure to drive the wheelchair straight up the incline perpendicular Driving up an incline at an angle increases the risk of tipping or falling Use extreme caution when driving up inclines Do not drive up or down hazardous inclines such as a surfaces covered with snow ice ...

Page 26: ...tipping over personal injury and property damage reduce speed and turn less sharply WARNING Operation freewheel mode In order to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away make sure it is on a level surface before releasing the brakes To avoid personal injury do not use your wheelchair in freewheel mode without an attendant present Do not attempt to put the wheelchair in freewheel mode by yourself w...

Page 27: ...est is performed under ideal conditions and actual driving ranges will vary depending on the battery charge tire selection and driving conditions Frequent driving on slopes rough ground or frequently climbing curbs etc will also reduce the driving range CAUTION Driving in the dark Driving in the dark is only permissible if the wheelchair is equipped with functioning lighting at the front and rear ...

Page 28: ...lity and stability can be degraded as a result WARNING Driving with seat lift seat tilt backrest recline Make absolutely sure that nothing gets stuck between the chassis and the seat when the seat lift and or seat tilt is operated Operating the seat lift seat tilt and or backrest recline changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping over Always drive in low speed and only use the...

Page 29: ...angle of the seat Body position or weight distribution Driving on an incline such as a ramp or a hill The use of a backpack or other accessories depending on the amount of weight added If the wheelchair begins to move in an unexpected manner release the joystick immediately to stop the wheelchair Except in an emergency do NOT use the On Off button to stop the wheelchair as this will cause the whee...

Page 30: ...he positioning belt is an accessory While the wheelchair is in use the positioning belt and any other components installed for the unique safety and positioning needs of the user should be securely fastened If any sign of damage or wear appears contact your Permobil dealer right away to obtain a replacement 30 ...

Page 31: ...ance between the wheelchair and the place to which the user is transferring Too great a distance may cause the user to overexert him or herself lose balance or fall Permobil recommends that users transfer in the presence of or with the assistance of an attendant Use caution when bending or reaching Never use the joystick as a handhold or support Do not use footplates or armrests as supports when t...

Page 32: ...at and cannot offer the same degree of safety as is offered by standard car seats Before the transportation confirm that the wheelchair is properly secured and that both wheel locks are engaged Secure the wheelchair to the vehicle only at the tie down points both front and rear marked with yellow stickers Follow the manufacturer s instructions provided with the fastening straps Instead of using fa...

Page 33: ...ssories have suffered transport damage damage during driving or damage from other causes as soon as possible after the event There is a risk that the wheelchair and its accessories can no longer be used safely and securely You need to contact your service provider or Permobil for further information See contact information Head office of the Permobil group 33 ...

Page 34: ...a locking system that is approved by Permobil For alternative vehicle securement options please consult your dealer the locking system must be dimensioned for the total weight of the wheelchair and the user the user uses a three point seat belt attached to the vehicle the wheelchair itself must be crash tested and approved the wheelchair should be fitted with a headrest during transit If any of th...

Page 35: ...does not replace the use of vehicle mounted three point seat belt during journeys WARNING Secure loose objects during transportation Auxiliary wheelchair equipment loose or mounted on the wheelchair must either be secured to the wheelchair or removed from it Disassembled or movable auxiliary equipment must be properly secured in the vehicle during transportation This is to prevent loose parts or p...

Page 36: ... most adverse weather conditions however to minimize the risk of being caught in difficult situations you should avoid using the wheelchair outdoors in e g severe cold heavy rain or thick snow Also bear in mind that certain surfaces on the wheelchair can get very hot or cold in the event of prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or cold 36 ...

Page 37: ... boot has cracks or tears they must be replaced immediately Failure to do so may allow moisture to enter the electronics and cause personal injury or property damage including fire Be extremely careful when operating your wheelchair during icy or slippery conditions Such conditions can lower the performance and safety of your wheelchair which could lead to an accident personal injury and property ...

Page 38: ...horized by Permobil Incorrect settings may result in unsafe operation of the wheelchair and cause it to become unstable or uncontrollable Such modifications may also void the product s warranty CAUTION Non approved aftermarket accessories Do not use parts or accessories not authorized by Permobil The use of non approved aftermarket accessories and parts may cause changes in the wheelchair that mak...

Page 39: ...N Risk of getting caught in pinch points The wheelchair is heavy and contains many moving parts which means there is an ever present risk of getting caught in pinch points WARNING Charging batteries Charge batteries in a well ventilated room not in a wardrobe or closet Batteries must not be charged in a bathroom or wet room Only use chargers with a max 10 A charging current average value The charg...

Page 40: ...s prevent the wheelchair from being driven under certain conditions Speed reduction circuits limit the wheelchair s maximum speed under certain conditions Limit switch circuits limit the wheelchair s functions under certain conditions Overload protection circuits switch the wheelchair off in case of an overload Stop using the wheelchair immediately and consult an authorized Permobil distributor sh...

Page 41: ...mentally friendly manner in accordance with applicable local recycling regulations WARNING Inflating tires At regular intervals check that the wheelchair s tires have the correct pressure Incorrect tire pressure may cause stability and maneuverability to deteriorate NOTICE Changing tires Avoid the use of sharp edged tools when working with tires 41 ...

Page 42: ...surfaces e g in pool areas laundry rooms or similar If you are unsure how your wheelchair and its accessories should be properly stored contact your supplier or Permobil for more information WARNING Damage and or malfunctions If you feel the wheelchair is not behaving as it should in any regard or if you suspect that something is wrong stop driving as soon as possible switch off the wheelchair and...

Page 43: ... a power wheelchair can be affected by external electromagnetic fields e g from cell phones Similarly the electronics in the wheelchair itself also emits electromagnetic fields that may affect the immediate surroundings e g certain alarm systems in businesses The Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC limit values with respect to power wheelchairs are set forth in the harmonized standards for the EU in...

Page 44: ...ropping crushing or any impact event including a vehicular accident Extraordinary events like these can lead to significant damage that are impossible to detect upon inspection Any damage caused by these types of incidents exceed the limitations covered by the manufacturer s warrenty For further information contact Permobil to get in contact with a technical service supervisor 44 ...

Page 45: ...sign and function Design and function Overview 46 General 47 Drive unit and shock absorbers 48 Wheels 48 Lights and reflectors 49 Batteries 50 Main circuit breaker 51 Charger socket 52 Power seat functions 52 Manual seat functions 61 45 ...

Page 46: ...unction Overview Figure 3 M5 Corpus overview A Backrest B Control panel C Seat D Leg rest E Footplate F Headrest G Armrest H Chassis I Caster wheel J Serial number label on chassis visible between the spokes K Drive wheel F H A B C D E I K J G 46 ...

Page 47: ... M5 Corpus can be used outdoors with restrictions as it is not an all terrain wheelchair The wheelchair consists of a chassis and a seat The chassis contains the wheelchair s electronics power supply and drive functions The seat consists of a seat frame seat plate backrest armrest leg rest seat lift or fixed seat tube and any accessories or options such as a headrest calf rest etc 47 ...

Page 48: ...d by personnel who are well acquainted with the design and functionality of the wheelchair When adjustment is needed contact an authorized Permobil service center The drive unit consists of an electric motor with a gearbox magnetic wheel lock and a swing arm as a complete spare part Wheels The wheelchair s drive wheels are available with pneumatic tires or flat free foam filled tires The casters a...

Page 49: ...M5 Corpus Design and function Lights and reflectors Figure 5 Front reflectors Figure 6 Back reflectors The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors at the front and rear Front lights rear lights and turn signals are optional 49 ...

Page 50: ... WARNING Handling batteries avoid short circuit Exercise caution when using metallic objects during work with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use safety gloves and goggles Remember that the batteries are heavy and must be handled with great caution NOTICE Batteries used or malfunctioning Used or malfunctioning batteries must be disposed of responsibly in accordance w...

Page 51: ... and is controlled on or off by using the lever found in a slot in the rear cover of the chassis NOTICE Investigate tripped main circuit breakers A tripped main circuit breaker often indicates a major electrical fault The cause should be carefully investigated before resetting NOTICE Before using the main circuit breaker Always switch off the power to the control panel before switching off the mai...

Page 52: ...Switch off main circuit breaker Always switch off the power supply to the control panel before interrupting the power with the main circuit breaker Power seat functions The power seat functions are driven by an electric actuator which is steplessly controlled from the control panel of the wheelchair The movement can be interrupted in any position and fixed there Available functions may vary depend...

Page 53: ...elchair seat lift seat tilt backrest recline anterior tilt leg rest power adjustable leg length WARNING Risk of pinching while using seat functions There is a risk of pinch point accidents when using the power seat functions Make absolutely sure that nothing gets stuck between moving parts Failure to do so may lead to personal injury 53 ...

Page 54: ...the seat lift is raised from the lowest position the maximum speed of the wheelchair may be reduced WARNING Tipping risk driving with seat functions in use When operating the seat functions the center of gravity is also shifted increasing the risk of tipping over Only use the seat functions on a level floor Always drive in the lowest speed and never tilt the seat or back so far that the wheelchair...

Page 55: ...eat angle within the operating range WARNING Tipping risk driving with seat functions in use When operating the seat functions the center of gravity is also shifted increasing the risk of tipping over Only use the seat functions on a level floor Always drive in the lowest speed and never tilt the seat or back so far that the wheelchair cannot be maneuvered safely 55 ...

Page 56: ... recline control allowing the user to set a recline angle as needed within the operating range WARNING Risk of pinching while using seat functions There is a risk of pinch point accidents when using the power seat functions Make absolutely sure that nothing gets stuck between moving parts Failure to do so may lead to personal injury 56 ...

Page 57: ... meet individual needs Typical tilt positions are 10 20 10 makes it easier to reach objects for instance on a table 20 extends your reach further When the seat is being tilted forwards or backwards it will stop when it reaches a pre programmed position or a neutral not tilted position In order to continue the movement forwards or backwards from a position press the button or repeat the joystick ma...

Page 58: ...ed clinical professional and or ATP Always use all positioning components on the wheelchair such as lap belts chest straps and knee blocks They are installed to meet the user s specific safety needs WARNING Risk of pinching while using seat functions There is a risk of pinch point accidents when using the power seat functions Make absolutely sure that nothing gets stuck between moving parts Failur...

Page 59: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Design and function Power leg rest Figure 14 Power leg rests The leg rests can be raised to the preferred angle within the operating range 59 ...

Page 60: ... Power adjustable leg length Figure 15 Power adjustable leg length Power adjustable leg length permits steplessly variable adjustment of the height of the footplates leg rest length In this way the pressure on the back of the thighs is easily adjusted 60 ...

Page 61: ...nctions Figure 16 Manual clamp tube for the backrest recline The seat can be adjusted manually by adjusting manual locking tubes with quick acting locks in a number of fixed positions Available functions may vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair 61 ...

Page 62: ...fixed positions in between 1 Pull out the quick acting lock s spring action handle so that the locking tube moves freely and the leg rest can be angled 2 Adjust the leg rest angle to the required angle and then lock the locking tube securely by releasing the handle so that it engages with the intended hole in the locking tube 3 Check that the leg rest is locked in position WARNING Risk of pinching...

Page 63: ...wards 1 Pull out the quick acting lock s spring action handle so that the locking tube moves freely and the backrest can be angled 2 Adjust the backrest angle to the required angle 3 Lock the locking tube securely by releasing the handle so that it engages in the intended hole in the locking tube 4 Check that the backrest is locked in position WARNING Risk of pinching while adjusting backrest angl...

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Page 65: ...er s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Settings and adjustments Settings and adjustments Leg rest 66 Footplates 68 Armrest 70 Backrest 76 Panel holder 79 Accessories 81 Permobil headrest with Link hardware 85 65 ...

Page 66: ...ad while adjusting Leg rest cover Figure 19 Adjustment screws for leg rest cover The leg rest cover must be removed in order to adjust the leg rests 1 Remove the leg rest cover by undoing the two screws 2 Pull the cover directly forward 3 Adjust the leg rests as preferred 4 Push the leg rest cover into place 5 Secure the cover with the two screws 66 ...

Page 67: ...st to the required length and secure by tightening the locking screws 4 Check that the leg rest is fully secured 5 Re fit the leg rest cover WARNING Risk of injury adjust floor to footplate clearance After adjustment and with the seat lift in its lowest position make sure there is sufficient clearance at least 1 inch between the ground and the footplate at all times when moving the leg rest in or ...

Page 68: ...igure 21 Adjusting footplate height The height of the footplates can be adjusted individually and steplessly They are secured using the two outer locking screws 1 Remove the leg rest cover 2 Undo the footplates locking screws 3 Adjust the footplates to the required height and secure by tightening the locking screws 4 Check that the footplates are fully secured 5 Replace the leg rest cover 68 ...

Page 69: ...otplate at all times when moving the leg rest in or out Perform this test with the user sitting in the wheelchair with his or her feet on the footplates Footplate angle Figure 22 Footplate angle stop screw The angle of the footplates is adjusted using the stop screws under each footplate 1 Tilt up the footplate 2 Undo the lock nut 3 Set to the required angle by adjusting the stop screw in or out 4...

Page 70: ...angle This function is optional The armrest can be angled inwards or outwards in order to provide optimal comfort for the user The angle can be changed by pushing the front section of the armrest in or out WARNING Driving with armrest pointing outwards Do not pass through narrow passageways with the armrest pointing outwards This may lead to personal injury and property damage including damage to ...

Page 71: ...ed B Factory setting 0 to 15 C Custom setting 15 to 15 D Custom setting 0 to 30 The end positions are set by moving one or two screws between three different positions underneath the armrest Fold the armrests up to get easier access to the screws 1 Fold up the armrest 2 Remove the screws underneath the armrest 3 Insert the screws in the preferred positions 4 Fold down the armrest 71 ...

Page 72: ...nter of the backrest to see the current height of the armrest 1 Loosen the four screws on the rear of the backrest that secure the height of the armrest 2 Adjust the armrests to the required position using the adjustment screw on the rear of the backrest 3 Secure the height of the armrest by tightening the four screws on the rear of the backrest Armrest length The armrest pads can be replaced and ...

Page 73: ...ldable The armrest angle can easily be adjusted for optimal comfort 1 Loosen the two lock nuts on the adjustment bars 2 Adjust the armrest angle by turning the adjustment bars 3 Tighten the two lock nuts to secure the adjustment bars in position WARNING Risk of crushing while adjusting armrests Do not subject the armrests to load while adjusting 73 ...

Page 74: ... can be adjusted individually for users who want a left and right arm rest at different heights and or angles The angle of the armrest is secured using a screw 1 Loosen the two nuts D securing the position of the adjustment bar 2 Adjust the armrest by turning the adjustment bar C 3 Secure into position by tightening the lock nuts D 4 Secure the armrest angle by moving the screw from a fixed positi...

Page 75: ...ible position This type of adjustment should only be made for special needs It may have negative effects on the movement of the armrest when raising or lowering the backrest WARNING Risk of crushing while adjusting armrests Do not subject the armrests to load while adjusting 75 ...

Page 76: ...ackrest can be removed in a few simple moves 1 Remove the backrest cushion It is fixed in place by means of Velcro on the rear of the cushion 2 Remove the upper section of the backrest by carefully undoing the clip on the rear of the backrest and pulling the upper section straight up at the same time If necessary the headrest can also be removed see Headrest Page 83 76 ...

Page 77: ... Figure 29 Lumbar support The lumbar support consists of three back cushions with Velcro fastening which can be separated depending on how much lumbar support is required 1 Remove the backrest cushion 2 Adjust the lumbar support as required 3 Re fit the backrest cushion 77 ...

Page 78: ...screw Figure 31 Adjusting trunk support height The height of the trunk support can be adjusted 1 Remove the backrest cushion 2 Loosen the screw on the rear of the backrest holding the trunk support in place 3 Adjust the trunk support as required 4 Tighten the screw 5 Re fit the backrest cushion 78 ...

Page 79: ...on of the control panel can be adjusted lengthwise for the optimal driving position It is also possible to adjust the angle of the panel sideways to facilitate getting in and out of the wheelchair Length adjustment 1 Undo the screw A on the panel joint and adjust the panel to the required position 2 Tighten the screw Angle adjustment with friction joint Using the knob B on the friction joint it is...

Page 80: ... the optimal driving position The panel can also be pushed out to the side diagonally back to facilitate getting in and out Length adjustment 1 Undo the screw on the underside A 2 Adjust the panel to the required position 3 Tighten the screw Adjusting the friction joint Using the knob on the friction joint B it is possible to adjust how loose or tight the panel is for sliding to the side 80 ...

Page 81: ... side of the seat frame intended for attaching a positioning belt etc The positioning belt should be fitted in the rail s upper groove 1 Screw the belt in place with the snap lock on the side which best suits the user and the other part with the buckle on the opposite side Figure 36 Positioning belt snap lock 2 Check that the belt buckle locks properly in the snap lock 81 ...

Page 82: ...itioning needs of the user should be securely fastened If any sign of damage or wear appears contact your Permobil dealer right away to obtain a replacement WARNING Positioning belt does not replace a seat belt The seating system s positioning belt is designed only to position the user it does not provide any protection in the event of a road traffic accident The positioning belt does not replace ...

Page 83: ...Settings and adjustments Headrest Figure 37 Headrest overview Accessory This headrest has expanded adjustment options to give the user optimal comfort The headrest can also be removed and remounted while preserving the same setting 83 ...

Page 84: ...Mount in the reverse order Adjusting headrest height and depth 1 Undo the handle A on the rear of the backrest 2 Adjust the height depth of the headrest as required 3 Tighten the handle A Adjusting headrest angle 1 Undo the handle B on the rear of the headrest 2 Adjust the angle of the headrest as required 3 Tighten the handle B NOTICE Risk of damaging mechanism Do not put weight on the headrest w...

Page 85: ...est has expanded adjustment options to give the user optimal comfort It is easy to find a correct fit for anyone and may be removed and remounted while preserving the same settings Removing headrest 1 Undo the handle A on the rear of the backrest 2 Remove the headrest by lifting it straight up B Mounting headrest 1 Mount in the reverse order 85 ...

Page 86: ...ight up B 3 Adjust the height by changing the placement of the screw on the inside of the bracket Place the screw in one of the four positions depending on the desired height Position 1 provides the lowest setting and position 4 provides the highest setting If position 1 is to be used all the functions of the chair have to be tested with that position to avoid interference 4 Mount in the reverse o...

Page 87: ...Corpus Settings and adjustments Adjusting headrest height and depth Figure 41 Adjust height and depth 1 Loosen the bolts located at each link 2 Adjust the height and depth by angling the links as required 3 Tighten the bolts 87 ...

Page 88: ...le Figure 42 Adjustment of headrest angle 1 Loosen the front bolt in the top link A 2 Adjust the headrest angle by freely changing the position of the headrest as required B 3 Tighten the bolt NOTICE Risk of damaging mechanism Do not put weight on the headrest while adjusting it 88 ...

Page 89: ...oystick Module for R net Permobil Joystick Module for R net General 91 Charger socket 92 Buttons and paddle switches 92 Jack sockets 97 Display 97 Bluetooth mode 107 IR mode 120 Locking and unlocking the control system 132 Seat functions 133 89 ...

Page 90: ...gure 43 Permobil joystick panel 2 8 color display A Hazard flashers on or off B Headlights on and off C Screen D Left turn signals E Right turn signals F Main power on or off mode or profile selector G Maximum speed paddle decrease or increase H Joystick I Horn button 90 ...

Page 91: ...e joystick may have additional functionality The charging socket is located on the front of the panel Figure 44 Charger socket Two jack sockets are located on the base of the panel One is intended for an external on off switch and the other for an external profile switch Figure 53 Jack sockets The wheelchair may also be equipped with an extra seat control panel in addition to the control panel 91 ...

Page 92: ... electrical device Connection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the wheelchair s EMC electromagnetic compatibility performance NOTICE Use only the supplied battery charger The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than the battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected via the control panel charger socket Buttons and p...

Page 93: ...ed to scroll through the available profiles and modes Push the paddle forward to scroll through the available profiles and modes Figure 46 Power mode and profile paddle switch early version If your panel is equipped with an early version of the toggle switch as shown in figure 46 follow the description below Pull on the paddle switch to switch the power on or off The paddle switch can also be used...

Page 94: ...ease or increase This paddle decreases or increases the wheelchair s maximum speed The maximum speed indicator on the display shows the current setting Push the paddle forward to increase the setting and backwards to decrease the setting Horn button Figure 48 Horn button The horn will sound while this button is depressed 94 ...

Page 95: ...hazards lights on or off The hazards lights are used when the wheelchair is positioned such that it constitutes an obstruction for others Push the button to switch the hazard lights on and push it again to switch them off When activated the screen symbol will flash in sync with the wheelchair hazard lights Lights button and screen symbol Figure 50 Lights button and screen symbol Only active if the...

Page 96: ...sh it again to switch it off When activated the left turn signal screen symbol will flash in sync with the wheelchair s turn signal Right turn signal button and screen symbol Figure 52 Right turn signal button and screen symbol Only active if the wheelchair is fitted with lights This button switches the wheelchair s right turn signal on or off Push the button to switch the turn signal on and push ...

Page 97: ...tem on or off using an external device such as a buddy button The external profile switch jack B allows the user to select profiles using an external device such as a buddy button To change the profile while driving simply press the button Display The status of the control system can be understood by observing the display The control system is on when the display is backlit 97 ...

Page 98: ...symbols Figure 54 Drive screen when set to profile 8 The R net drive screen has common components that always appear and components that only appear under certain conditions A Speedometer B Profile name C Battery indicator D Clock E Maximum speed indicator F Current profile 98 ...

Page 99: ...der Flashing slowly the control system is functioning correctly but charge the battery as soon as possible Stepping up the wheelchair batteries are being charged The wheelchair cannot be driven until the charger is disconnected and the control system is switched off and on again Maximum speed indicator Figure 56 Maximum speed indicator This displays the current maximum speed setting The maximum sp...

Page 100: ...ystem contains more than one method of direct control such as a secondary joystick module or a dual attendant module the module that has control of the wheelchair displays the in focus symbol Speed limited Figure 59 Speed limited If the speed of the wheelchair is being limited e g by a raised seat then this symbol will be displayed If the wheelchair is being inhibited from driving then the symbol ...

Page 101: ... intentionally reduced the power to the motors to protect them against overheating Hourglass Figure 63 Hourglass This symbol is displayed when the control system is changing states An example would be entering into programming mode The symbol is animated to show sand falling Emergency stop Figure 64 Emergency Stop If the control system is programmed for latched drive or actuator operation then an ...

Page 102: ...ing the joystick back and forth A right joystick deflection will enter a submenu with the related function options Exit the setting menu by first selecting Exit on the bottom of the menu and then moving the joystick to the right The menu items are described in the following sections Time The following section describes submenus related to Time Set Time allows the user to set the current time Displ...

Page 103: ...ated to the total distance driven during the time that the current power module has been installed in the chassis Trip Distance this value is stored in the joystick module it relates to the total distance driven since the last reset Display Distance sets whether Total Distance or Trip Distance appears as the odometer display on the joystick module Clear Trip Distance a right joystick deflection wi...

Page 104: ...On the display adjusts the screen brightness based on the light sensor reading Set to Off screen brightness will not change with changes in light intensity Backlight Time this adjusts the period of time the backlight will remain active once no further instructions are received from an input device it is adjustable between 0 and 240 seconds Bluetooth Applies to control panels equipped with integrat...

Page 105: ...il Joystick Module for R net IR Setup Applies to control panels equipped with integrated IR A right deflection of the joystick will enter a submenu for learning and deleting IR codes Refer to the IR section for more details see page 120 105 ...

Page 106: ...volume of the sounder used to indicate button presses Horn Volume sets the volume of the horn Start up Beep sets whether not the controller emits a short beep when turned on Available only in later versions of the control panel Momentary Screens sets whether programmed Momentary Screens are displayed Display Speed sets how the wheelchairs speed is displayed options are mph km h or Off Displays set...

Page 107: ...r to view how many hours the chair has been driven for Exit Exits the Settings Menu Bluetooth mode Applicable only to R net control panels 3 5 or 2 8 color display with Bluetooth integrated in the joystick module The joystick modules differs in that the 3 5 screen version is equipped with the buttons Mode and Profile positioned under the screen Joystick modules with 2 8 screens are more compact an...

Page 108: ...o four Bluetooth devices two PC mice or Android devices and two iDevices without any additional tools The setup can be reprogrammed using a programming key and an R net programmer installed on a computer With this equipment it is possible to e g rename or replace text and icons describing a certain device activate mouse commands nudge time change the cursor speed etc Pairing with devices A device ...

Page 109: ...seconds in order to open the Settings Menu Select Bluetooth Figure 69 The Bluetooth submenu The screen now displays the submenu as illustrated Choose a device set it to On with a right deflection by the joystick The R net system must now be switched off and then on again The name of each device can be changed by using a computer with an installed R net programming tool 109 ...

Page 110: ...flect the joystick in the reverse direction and hold until there is a beep This takes approximately 10 seconds then release The screen will display a flashing Bluetooth icon above the computer image This confirms that the control panel Bluetooth is set in Discovery Mode It is now discoverable for other Bluetooth devices Pairing with different devices Depending on the type of device you are pairing...

Page 111: ...e connection will be finalized The R net mouse will now appear in the list of devices on the PC When an connection is established the Bluetooth icon on the control panel display stops flashing Pairing with an Android device The following process should be carried out on the Android device Select system settings and set Bluetooth to on Select R net Mouse X from the list of available devices Enter t...

Page 112: ...ing Updating the list of devices The control panel stores the Bluetooth IDs of up to four devices To replace an entry on the list of devices one of the existing pairings must be deleted This process is initiated from the paired device and will vary depending on the type of device Once a device is unpaired a new device can be added Operating Bluetooth devices This section describes the basic settin...

Page 113: ...ode Figure 71 Two ways to access a Bluetooth device Joystick module with 2 8 screen is more compact and lacks Mode and Profile buttons Press button Mode button A a number of times until Bluetooth mode is entered or press and hold key B for more than 2 seconds to enter Bluetooth mode M3 113 ...

Page 114: ...ted for connection and use If only one Bluetooth device is enabled it will be shown directly on the screen Step between the devices by deflecting the joystick forward or back Select the device by right deflection Figure 73 A selected Bluetooth device When a Bluetooth device is selected the screen will show an icon representing the chosen device type If only one Bluetooth device is enabled this scr...

Page 115: ...g buttons in Bluetooth mode Figure 74 Buttons and other controllers for operating in Bluetooth mode A Access settings page 116 B Return to drive mode page 116 C Left mouse click page 117 D Right mouse click page 117 E Scroll up or down page 117 F Joystick functions page 118 115 ...

Page 116: ...described below A accessing settings Figure 75 Button to access settings in Bluetooth mode Press the button for more than 2 seconds This opens the Setting Menu Setting Menu see Settings Menu Page 102 A short press turns the hazard flashers on or off B return to drive mode Figure 76 Button to return to drive mode from Bluetooth mode Press the button for more than 2 seconds This puts the wheelchair ...

Page 117: ... Press button to perform a left mouse click D right mouse click Figure 78 Right button for right mouse clicks Press button to perform a right mouse click E scroll up or down Figure 79 In mode Bluetooth the right paddle switch is used to scroll up or down Push the paddle switch to scroll up Pull the paddle switch to scroll down 117 ...

Page 118: ...ke control of the mouse functions Move cursor in desired direction by deflecting the joystick Nudge forward to scroll up Nudge back to scroll down Left mouse click left nudge Right mouse click right nudge A nudge is a quick full deflection settings can be changed to accommodate your needs using a computer with the programming tool installed 118 ...

Page 119: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Permobil Joystick Module for R net Notes Bluetooth mode settings changed after delivery Button toggle switch or joystick Function 119 ...

Page 120: ... to replicate commonly used IR devices such as remote controls for TV audio cable satellite or environmental controls IR codes can either be learned without any tools or loaded by the PC based IR configurator software The programming abilities of the IR configurator entail more than just loading codes This manual describes only the learning method The wheelchair is prepared for IR mode but there a...

Page 121: ...dule for R net IR setup Figure 81 The IR Setup screen IR Setup menu can be accessed via the Settings Menu see Settings Menu Page 102 On entering the IR Setup menu the default appliances will appear When an appliance is selected its commands are shown 121 ...

Page 122: ...as not yet been stored IR codes can be stored or deleted as described in the following sections Learning an IR code Figure 83 The IR receiver location The IR receiver is located above the screen on the control panel marked with an A in the figure When learning a code the remote control device must be held so that its IR transmitter points towards the IR receiver on the control panel i e the little...

Page 123: ...il Joystick Module for R net Learning an IR code procedure Figure 84 Sample of IR Setup Enter the IR Setup menu Select an appliance e g TV Device 1 as illustrated Device 1 shows where the equipment s unique name may appear on the screen 123 ...

Page 124: ...pliance has been selected The commands for the appliance will appear on the screen as shown in figure Select a command to learn In this example Channel Up will be selected from the TV MENU Figure 86 IR Setup menu Learn Code Select Learn Code by deflecting the joystick right while the command is highlighted 124 ...

Page 125: ... at the IR receiver Press the button twice Point the TV remote control towards the control panel s IR receiver and press the channel up button twice Figure 88 Learning operation successful If the Learn Code operation has been successfully completed a green check mark will be displayed on the screen 125 ...

Page 126: ... Learn Code operation Figure 90 Scroll down to Exit After the code has been learned scroll down to highlight Exit Deflect the joystick to the left to return to the appliance menu IR Setup The first time an IR code is learned it is necessary to cycle the power by turning the power off at the control panel and on again If other IR codes have already been learned it is not necessary to cycle the powe...

Page 127: ... The control panel will then transmit the codes for the learned command in one burst In this case turning the TV set and the DVD recorder on or off practically simultaneously 2 Previously selecting a TV channel required the user to select the individual channel s digits from a list This could be quite inconvenient when trying to select a TV channel with multiple digits e g Channel 143 Now the indi...

Page 128: ...he control panel s IR receiver and press the On Off button twice After each successful learn operation a check momentarily appears on the screen select Learn Code again Point the DVD remote control at the control panel s IR receiver and press the On Off button twice After each successfully learned operation a check momentarily appears on the screen selectLearn Code again Complete the sequence by h...

Page 129: ...ed or disabled in the IR Setup menu If a code is disabled it will not transmit and will not appear in IR mode To disable an IR code deflect the speed paddle up or down A disabled IR code appears with an X against the highlighted command To enable an IR code deflect the speed paddles up or down An enabled code appears with a check mark against the highlighted command 129 ...

Page 130: ...ck Module for R net Deleting IR codes Figure 93 Deleting codes for specific commands To delete an IR code for a specific command highlight the command in the appliance menu and deflect the joystick to the right Then select the Delete Code option 130 ...

Page 131: ...g all codes for a specific appliance To delete all IR codes for an appliance select Delete All Codes within that appliance s submenu Figure 95 Delete all codes from the IR Setup menu To delete all IR codes stored in the control panel select Delete All Codes within the IR Setup menu 131 ...

Page 132: ...dle Deflect the joystick forward until the control system beeps Deflect the joystick rearward until the control system beeps Release the joystick there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now locked The wheelchair is switched off Unlocking If the control system has switched off move the paddle forward Deflect the joystick forward until the control system beeps Deflect the joystick rearward until...

Page 133: ...pplicable to all seat models On some seats the power functions can be controlled using the control panel joystick Some models can memorize three seat positions The seat adjustment mechanism stores each memorized seat position This makes it easy to retrieve a seat position saved earlier 133 ...

Page 134: ... appears in the control panel display 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 The icons shown may vary depending on the seat model and available functions 3 Move the joystick forward or rearward to activate the function NOTICE The symbol M If the symbol M appears together with the seat icon it means the memor...

Page 135: ...ystick Module for R net Return to drive mode Figure 98 Standard display image with speed indicator Push the mode paddle switch forward one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display 135 ...

Page 136: ...ion icon appears in the control panel display 2 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a memorized position M1 M2 or M3 A seat icon and memory symbol M for the memorized position selected are shown in the control panel display 3 Move and hold the joystick forwards The seat adjusts to the position stored earlier For reasons of safety the joystick must be held forward until the seat is ful...

Page 137: ...the seat memory function by pushing the Mode paddle switch forward one or more times until a seat icon appears in the control panel display 3 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a memorized position M1 M2 or M3 A seat icon and memory symbol M for the memorized position selected are shown in the control panel display 4 Move the joystick rearward to activate the Save function An arrow w...

Page 138: ...ermobil Joystick Module for R net Return to drive mode Figure 101 Save function activated Push the mode paddle switch forward one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display 138 ...

Page 139: ... Manual Permobil M5 Corpus R net LED control panel R net LED control panel General 140 Charger socket 141 Function buttons 141 Battery voltage indicator 145 Maximum speed indicator 146 Seat indicator 148 139 ...

Page 140: ...ol panel General Figure 102 Control panel The control panel consists of a joystick and function buttons At the front of the panel is the charger socket The wheelchair may also be equipped with a seat control panel in addition to the control panel 140 ...

Page 141: ...her electrical device Connection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the wheelchair s EMC electromagnetic compatibility performance NOTICE Use only the supplied battery charger The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than the battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected via the control panel charger socket Function b...

Page 142: ...er to the wheelchair s motors Horn button Figure 105 Horn button The horn will sound while this button is depressed Button and LED for adjusting speed or setting driving profile Figure 106 Button and LED for maximum speed or setting the driving profile This button usually reduces or increases the wheelchair s maximum speed Alternatively the button can be used to set the driving profile 142 ...

Page 143: ...es the wheelchair hazards lights on or off The hazards lights are used when the wheelchair constitutes an obstruction for others Push the button to switch the hazard lights on and push it again to switch them off When activated the hazard LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s hazard lights Lights button Figure 109 Lights button and LED Only available if the wheelchair is fitted with lights ...

Page 144: ...d push it again to switch it off When activated the left turn signal LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s turn signal Right turn signal button Figure 111 Right turn signal button and LED Only available if the wheelchair is fitted with lights This button switches the wheelchair s right turn signal on or off Push the button to switch the turn signal on and push it again to switch it off When...

Page 145: ...indicator The battery voltage indicator does not show exactly how much charge is left in the battery but it provides a rough idea to help you avoid unnecessary stops due to discharged batteries The indicator shows a more precise value after about 1 minute of driving NOTICE Voltage indicator also used as fault indicator The battery voltage indicator also functions as a fault indicator for the wheel...

Page 146: ...rpus R net LED control panel Maximum speed indicator Speed 1 2 LEDs shows low speed 3 4 LEDs shows average speed 5 LEDs shows maximum speed Figure 113 Maximum speed indicator Indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair 146 ...

Page 147: ...one driving profile In this case the indicator LEDs will instead display the selected driving profile There can be up to 5 driving profiles NOTICE Speed indicator also used as fault indicator The maximum speed or driving profile indicator also functions as a fault indicator for the wheelchair s electronics See page 265 for further information 147 ...

Page 148: ...ndicator Figure 114 Seat indicator On certain seats the powered functions for seat lift seat angle backrest angle and leg rest angle are controlled by the control panel joystick In this case the active seat function is shown on the control panel seat indicator 148 ...

Page 149: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus ICS seat control panel ICS seat control panel General 150 Functions 152 149 ...

Page 150: ... control panel The control system may be in the form of push buttons or toggle switches for those users who find them easier to maneuver Move the toggle switch forward to operate the front button and back to operate the rear button The button box functions described here apply to conventional push buttons but the functions are the same regardless of control system design Each switch location can h...

Page 151: ...This means the function is not currently active Toggle selection of the left or right seat functions with the Shift Switch 2 Steady LED A steady LED provides the user with information concerning drive speed A steady green LED means the chair can be driven at full speed A steady yellow LED signifies that the drive speed is limited due to the position of this actuator A steady red LED means the driv...

Page 152: ...etected Depending on the type of error the switches below may or may not operate the seat function Note the circumstances when this indication occurs as this information may help your service provider Contact your service provider for additional assistance as service may be necessary Functions WARNING Risk of pinching while using seat functions There is a risk of pinch point accidents when using t...

Page 153: ...ton and lowered by pressing the lower part Backrest recline Figure 117 Backrest recline The backrest can be reclined by pressing the lower part of the button and brought back by pressing the upper part Seat tilt Figure 118 Seat tilt The seat can be tilted backward by pressing the lower part of the button and forward by pressing the upper part 153 ...

Page 154: ...t will stop when it reaches neutral position To keep moving forward or backward from neutral position press the same button again Leg rest angle Figure 120 Leg rest angle The leg rest can be tilted forward by pressing the upper part of the button and backwards by pressing the lower part Power adjustable leg length Figure 121 Power adjustable leg length The footplate can be raised by pressing the u...

Page 155: ...ootplate can be lowered at the same time as the seat lift is raised by pressing the upper part of the button Pressing the lower part of the button will raise the footplate and at the same time lower the seat lift This function can help the user get in and out of the wheelchair Shift Figure 124 Shift Change the control button functions by pressing the Shift button Change the function back again by ...

Page 156: ...26 Memory function 1 Enter memory mode by pressing and holding the memory button 8 for two seconds While in memory mode the memory LED flashes green 2 Press and hold the appropriate Recall button 1 2 or 3 to move the seating system to the desired memory position As a safety feature releasing the Recall button stops actuator movement When the stored position is reached actuator movement stops the L...

Page 157: ...e the LED flashes green 2 Press and hold button 4 until the LED immediately to the left of the Memory LED lights up green Memory is now enabled and ready to memorize a seat position 3 Press and hold the desired Store button 5 6 or 7 for three seconds to memorize the current seat position The LED above the memory position will light up red and the control panel will beep once the memory is successf...

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Page 159: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Handling Handling General 160 General driving 160 Joystick error 162 Driving technique 163 Driving restrictions 165 Manual brake release 172 Batteries charging 174 159 ...

Page 160: ...s and to take great care when driving on uneven surfaces up slopes on side slopes and over obstacles Always observe a good safety distance when driving near edges and drops We recommend users make repeated test drives in environments where they feel safe to familiarize themselves with how the wheelchair and its accessories behave in different situations before starting to use the wheelchair on pub...

Page 161: ...profile 3 Move the joystick carefully forward to drive forward or backward to back up 4 Adjust the speed setting with the higher and lower speed buttons The wheelchair s electronics allow very slow driving over obstacles Drive up to the obstacle then carefully drive over it WARNING Risk of injury place your feet correctly Always make sure your feet are correctly and securely positioned on the foot...

Page 162: ...k error LCD panel Figure 129 The LCD diagnostics screen While the control system checks if an error has occurred the screen image for a shifted joystick will be displayed for 5 seconds If the control system detects an error in the wheelchair electronics a diagnostics screen will appear To enable the wheelchair to be driven again make sure the joystick is in the central position Then switch the whe...

Page 163: ...ion Then switch the wheelchair off and on again If this does not work and the LEDs still flash rapidly contact your service provider Driving technique Figure 131 Joystick maneuvering The control panel electronics interpret joystick movements and move the wheelchair accordingly No complex user techniques are required for normal driving which is an advantage if the user is inexperienced A good way t...

Page 164: ...k together and you may need assistance Before driving check that the brake release lever is in the drive position CAUTION Driving surface conditions Never drive at full speed in narrow or confined spaces or on sloping or inclined surfaces Use extra caution when driving the wheelchair on surfaces that have ridges that could cause the chair to steer in a different direction 164 ...

Page 165: ...r safely If the wheelchair moves in a way that you do not want r re elle ea as se e tth he e jjo oy ys sttiic ck k This always makes the wheelchair stop whatever it is doing Driving restrictions WARNING Risk of tipping over Do not allow the leg rest to hit the ground when climbing obstacles driving on uneven surfaces or slopes or when the slope levels out Make sure that there is sufficient ground ...

Page 166: ...ons when near edges and drops or on elevated surfaces when on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass gravel sand ice snow when driving from an area of high traction e g sidewalk to an area of low traction e g grass when turning the wheelchair when in narrow or confined spaces when driving on surfaces that have ridges that could cause the wheelchair to move in a different direction These restriction...

Page 167: ...stacle Always approach the obstacle at a right angle If you drive over higher obstacles there is a greater risk of tipping and of damage to the wheelchair WARNING Driving high obstacles Do not drive the wheelchair over obstacles higher than 3 inches Always exercise great caution when driving over obstacles Because a raised seat lift seat angle and or back angle changes the center of gravity and in...

Page 168: ...RNING Risk of tipping on uneven surfaces Take great care when driving on side slopes with an uneven surface e g grass gravel sand and snow WARNING Risk of tipping on steep slopes Do not drive the wheelchair on side slopes steeper than 9 There is a risk of tipping Because a raised seat lift seat angle and or back angle changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping only use these s...

Page 169: ...the distance required to stop will increase when driving downhill Avoid braking suddenly and sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely and without risk WARNING Risk of tipping on uneven surfaces Take great care when driving on side slopes with an uneven surface e g grass gravel sand and snow 169 ...

Page 170: ...Because a raised seat lift seat angle and or back angle changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping only use these seat functions on flat surfaces and always drive with great caution and at low speed WARNING Increased stopping distances The distance required to stop the wheelchair will increase when driving downhill 170 ...

Page 171: ...G Risk of tipping on uneven surfaces Take great care when driving on side slopes with an uneven surface e g grass gravel sand and snow WARNING Risk of tipping when driving uphill Do not drive uphill on gradients greater than 10 Because a raised seat lift seat angle and or back angle changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping only use these seat functions on flat surfaces and a...

Page 172: ...s Do not release or engage the wheel locks unless power to the wheelchair is off To prevent the wheelchair rolling away make sure it is on a level surface before releasing the wheel locks Be aware that the wheelchair has no brakes when the wheel locks are in free wheel position Make sure that the person pushing the wheelchair has full control when the wheel locks are released Always engage the whe...

Page 173: ...king at the wheelchair from the front slide the left lever clockwise and the right lever anti clockwise until they reaches their end positions The wheelchair can now be moved manually WARNING Malfunctioning wheel locks When the wheel locks are released the wheelchair cannot be driven If it can be driven contact an authorized Permobil service center as soon as possible 173 ...

Page 174: ...til they reaches their end positions The wheel locks shall now be engaged Batteries charging How frequently you need to charge the wheelchair s batteries depends on a number of factors including how you use the wheelchair the temperature the age of the batteries All batteries gradually lose capacity as they age The most important factor for the life of the batteries is how much power is taken out ...

Page 175: ...ince a complete loss of charge reduces battery service life To achieve the best service life never let batteries discharge completely Always charge the batteries immediately after they have been discharged If the battery voltage indicator shows that the batteries lose power faster than normal the batteries could be worn out and need to be replaced 175 ...

Page 176: ...o the charger socket The battery voltage indicator on the wheelchair s control panel will light up and show charging status during charging Once charging has been completed the wheelchair must be switched off and on again with the On Off button on the control panel before it can be driven NOTICE Battery charger see supplied manual For a description and battery charger directions refer to the manua...

Page 177: ...erheated which may entail a greater risk of fire Only use chargers with a max 10 A charging current average value The effective value of the charging current must not exceed 12 A The batteries must be charged in a well ventilated room not in a closet The batteries must not be charged in a bathroom or wet room WARNING Risk of fire or explosion do not short circuit Exercise caution when using metall...

Page 178: ...cket This is to avoid sparking and unnecessarily high wear on the charging contact The charger may get hot and must not be covered The charger must be placed so that it has free space on all sides The charging jack must be replaced if it is damaged or gets hot during charging Both the jack on the charger cable and the wheelchair s charger socket must be replaced if one part is damaged or worn The ...

Page 179: ...pplied with the charger before starting to charge the wheelchair Switch off the wheelchair with the On Off button on the control panel before charging but make sure the main circuit breaker is in the On position Make sure the charger connector is fully inserted in the wheelchair s charger socket The wheelchair may not be driven when the charger is connected 179 ...

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Page 181: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Transporting the wheelchair Transporting the wheelchair General 182 General advice for air transportation 188 181 ...

Page 182: ...wheelchair in a vehicle the wheelchair must be locked into position by running tie down straps through the tie down eyes at the front and rear marked with yellow stickers Secure the wheelchair according to the instructions from the manufacturer of the vehicle restraint system Always make sure that the tie down points in the transporting vehicle are well anchored To make transporting the wheelchair...

Page 183: ...th a locking system that is approved by Permobil For alternative vehicle securement options please consult your dealer the locking system must be dimensioned for the total weight of the wheelchair and the user the user uses a three point seat belt attached to the vehicle the wheelchair itself must be crash tested and approved the wheelchair should be fitted with a headrest during transit If any of...

Page 184: ...at belt should fit closely to the user s body without anything getting in the way Failure to correctly position the three point seat belt may cause bodily harm and or death if the vehicle is in an accident WARNING Requirements for vehicles used for transportation The wheelchair may only be transported in vehicles approved for this purpose Make sure the vehicle is suitably designed and equipped to ...

Page 185: ...wheelchair and its accessories can no longer be used safely and securely You need to contact your service provider or Permobil for further information See contact information Head office of the Permobil group WARNING Positioning belt does not replace a seat belt The seating system s positioning belt is designed only to position the user it does not provide any protection in the event of a road tra...

Page 186: ...ly fastened If any sign of damage or wear appears contact your Permobil dealer right away to obtain a replacement WARNING Secure loose objects during transportation Auxiliary wheelchair equipment loose or mounted on the wheelchair must either be secured to the wheelchair or removed from it Disassembled or movable auxiliary equipment must be properly secured in the vehicle during transportation Thi...

Page 187: ...lchair by tie down straps through the brackets in the front and the back each marked with a yellow sticker Do not attach the tie down straps to any other part of the wheelchair Secure the tie down straps to the vehicle according to instructions for the restraint system in the vehicle Always make sure that the tie down points on the transporting vehicle are well anchored Set the brake release on th...

Page 188: ...ntact your specific airline for more information and to make sure the wheelchair can be transported safely Batteries Gel batteries in most cases gel batteries do not have to be removed from the wheelchair The main circuit breaker must always be in the Off position Acid batteries most airlines require that batteries be removed from the wheelchair and transported in special boxes that the airline ma...

Page 189: ...hat rules apply Preventing damage to wheelchair Since the wheelchair will be put with other goods in a confined space during air transportation it is important to take preventive measures to minimize transportation damage to the wheelchair Cover the control panel with soft shock absorbing material foam plastic or similar and turn the control panel in towards the backrest Protect other protruding o...

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Page 191: ...tenance and repairs Tool bag 192 Frequency of maintenance and inspection 192 Serial number labels 194 General 197 General batteries and storage 198 Cleaning 199 Positioning belt 202 Brake release 203 Wheels 204 Replacing batteries 228 Main circuit breaker 243 191 ...

Page 192: ...ce and minor repairs Tool Area of use Allen keys General maintenance and seat adjustment 11 13 mm wrenches General maintenance and replacing batteries Frequency of maintenance and inspection Permobil recommends compliance with the following maintenance and inspection schedule Contact your authorized dealer for all service related needs or questions 192 ...

Page 193: ...k that the joystick panel and other control panels are not damaged Make sure all removable parts are securely fastened Check positioning belts for wear and make sure buckles work Check tires and inflate as necessary Make sure lights and turn signals are operational and clean Clean the wheelchair and upholstery Check upholstery seating headrest arm pads and calf pads for wear 193 ...

Page 194: ...e release lever work properly Complete inspection safety check and service performed by an authorized wheelchair dealer Serial number labels Serial number label on chassis Figure 144 Chassis identification number label The serial number label is located on the lower left hand side of the wheelchair chassis Look between the rim spokes Type tryl No Date Serial 194 ...

Page 195: ...nance and repairs Serial number label description Figure 145 Serial number label 1 Made in country of final assembly by address of site of final assembly 2 Serial number 3 Product type 4 Date of assembly 5 EAN code 6 Maximum user weight 195 ...

Page 196: ...l Permobil M5 Corpus Maintenance and repairs Serial number label on R net power module Figure 146 R net power module ID number Serial number label on R net control panel Figure 147 R net control panel ID number 196 ...

Page 197: ...n the manual All other service repairs and maintenance should be performed or supervised by a qualified service technician Read all instructions carefully before proceeding If questions arise contact Permobil or a Permobil authorized dealer for assistance NOTICE When exchanging batteries or circuit breakers switch off main circuit breaker The main circuit breaker must always be switched off when b...

Page 198: ...n surfaces e g utility rooms or similar If the wheelchair is equipped with acid batteries the acid level must be regularly checked If the wheelchair is equipped with gel or AGM batteries the liquid level does not need to be checked Battery service life depends entirely on regular charging Short term storage For short term battery storage the room should be at least 41 0 F If the temperature is low...

Page 199: ...ts surroundings as this will keep the room drier Cleaning Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary wear and damage to your Permobil product Use only the following cleaning methods In the case of severe soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish contact Permobil for information CAUTION Switch of the wheelchair before cleaning Always switch the power supply to the wheelch...

Page 200: ...ctions Remove scuff marks and scratches from shiny surfaces using car polish either liquid or paste After polishing apply soft car wax to restore the original surface gloss Plastics For normal cleaning wash plastic surfaces with a soft cloth mild detergent and hot water Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners Upholstery cloth and vinyl For normal...

Page 201: ...n and may void the wheelchair s warranty If necessary the cover may be removed before cleaning See also the washing instructions on the upholstery materials Control panel Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent be careful when cleaning the joystick and the panel s display Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners The panel must not be rinsed with water or any other liquid NOTICE Hosi...

Page 202: ...istant The metal parts are protected against corrosion by a zinc layer underneath the powder coating Positioning belt Accessory Check the condition of positioning belts regularly in case any damage or wear has occurred If signs of damage or wear appear replace the positioning belt immediately through your Permobil dealer 202 ...

Page 203: ...8 Brake release lever Every month check that the brake release and the brake release lever s are working properly When the brakes are released it should not be possible to drive the wheelchair If it can be driven contact an authorized Permobil service center as soon as possible 203 ...

Page 204: ...drive wheel A Hub cap the design may vary depending on markets and market regulations B Screw ISO 4762 M8x20 8 8 Fe Zn 5 C1 TUF LOK DIN 267 28 C Washer ISO 7089 8 200 HV Fe Zn 5 C1 8 4x16x1 6 D Drive wheel E Spacer F Wheel hub do not remove the hub from drive unit while performing service on the wheel 204 ...

Page 205: ...a wheel bolt is removed for tire service replace it with a new unused bolt from Permobil and tighten it to the recommended torque Also inspect the drive axle and wheel rim for any damage Damage to either part can cause the wheel bolt to loosen or fracture Permobil recommends that wheel bolts be used only one time Removing the drive wheels Do not remove the wheelhub F from drive unit while performi...

Page 206: ...enance and repairs Figure 150 On Off symbol depending on model 1 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel Figure 151 Use a jack or equivalent to lift up the wheelchair 2 Jack up the wheelchair so that the wheel turns freely 206 ...

Page 207: ...irs Figure 152 Use two blocks on each side of the chassis box The wheels has been removed in this figure for better viewing Figure 153 The position of the blocks The arrow points in the direction of travel 3 Use the blocks to secure the chair further 207 ...

Page 208: ...vary depending on markets and market regulations by carefully levering it out using a finger on two edges of the hub cap Figure 155 Pull the wheel straight out after you have removed the three screws 5 Remove the three screws that hold the wheel in place The central screw must not be removed 6 Remove the wheel by pulling it straight out 7 Remove the spacer 208 ...

Page 209: ...nto the wheel hub 1 Mount the spacer 2 Fit the wheel onto the wheel hub 3 Insert the three screws and the three washers Tighten the screws no more than 11 lb ft Figure 157 Use a torque wrench to tighten the screws 4 When all screws and washers are in place tighten the screws Tightening torque 17 7 lb ft 209 ...

Page 210: ...ary depending on markets and market regulations in place 6 Remove the blocks 7 Lower the wheelchair with the jack or equivalent Drive wheel rim Figure 159 Assembling a pneumatic tire to a split rim A Screw ISO 4762 M6x25 8 8 Fe Zn 5 C1 TUF LOK DIN 267 28 B Rim inner section C Inner tube only on pneumatic tires D Tire E Rim outer section 210 ...

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Page 212: ...surized before the rim is taken apart otherwise there is a risk of personal injury The rim can be taken apart to make it possible to assemble remove solid or pneumatic tires 1 Remove the wheel from the wheelchair See Drive wheels Page 204 2 If the tire is pneumatic release the air 3 Remove the six screws holding the two halves of the rim together 4 Take the rim apart 212 ...

Page 213: ...mble in the reverse order Tighten the six screws using a torque wrench Tightening torque 16 2 lb ft Inflate the tire to the recommended tire pressure 35 psi CAUTION Risk of injury when incorrect tire pressure Before operating your wheelchair the first time and at regular intervals check the tire pressure as is specified in this manual Also check the tire pressure when there has been a significant ...

Page 214: ...re Insufficient tire pressure may result in abnormal wear and a shorter driving range CAUTION Maintenance by a qualified service technician Only carry out the adjustments and maintenance specified in the manual All other service repairs and maintenance should be performed or supervised by a qualified service technician Read all instructions carefully before proceeding If questions arise contact Pe...

Page 215: ... drive wheel Applies only if the wheelchair is fitted with pneumatic tires At regular intervals check that the wheelchair s tires have the prescribed tire pressure between 35 psi Incorrect tire pressure can impair stability and maneuverability while extremely low tire pressure can cause abnormal wear as well as shorter tire life 1 Unscrew and remove the plastic valve cap on the tire air valve 2 Co...

Page 216: ...e pressure when there has been a significant change in temperature or altitude Incorrect tire pressure may cause the wheelchair to be less stable and less maneuverable NOTICE Risk of damage if tires are overfilled Do not overfill the tires Overfilling may result in risk of damage to the wheel assembly NOTICE Risk of reduced performance when insufficient tire pressure Insufficient tire pressure may...

Page 217: ...ly carry out the adjustments and maintenance specified in the manual All other service repairs and maintenance should be performed or supervised by a qualified service technician Read all instructions carefully before proceeding If questions arise contact Permobil or a Permobil authorized dealer for assistance 217 ...

Page 218: ...orpus Maintenance and repairs Casters Figure 161 Assembly of rim A Spacer B Wheel C Washer 8 5x23x3 D Screw ISO 4762 M8x16 10 9 Fe Zn TUF LOK E Hub cap the design may vary depending on markets and market regulations A B C D E 218 ...

Page 219: ...irs For this task the following tools are necessary 1 Torque wrench 1 Allen key socket 6 mm 1 Jack 4 Blocks for securing the wheelchair Removing caster Figure 162 On Off symbol depending on model 1 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 219 ...

Page 220: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Maintenance and repairs Figure 163 Use a jack or equivalent to lift up the wheelchair 2 Jack up the wheelchair so that the wheel turns freely 220 ...

Page 221: ...irs Figure 164 Use two blocks on each side of the chassis box The wheels has been removed in this figure for better viewing Figure 165 The position of the blocks The arrow points in the direction of travel 3 Use the blocks to secure the chair further 221 ...

Page 222: ...river 7 Remove the screw D and the washer C 8 Pull the wheel off the shaft Mounting caster NOTICE Replace used wheel bolt If a wheel bolt is removed for tire service replace it with a new unused bolt from Permobil and tighten it to the recommended torque Also inspect the drive axle and wheel rim for any damage Damage to either part can cause the wheel bolt to loosen or fracture Permobil recommends...

Page 223: ... hand without using any tools Make sure the rim is fully seated upon the axle 4 Use the screw D and washer C to mount the wheel B by hand without using any tools 5 Tighten the screw D using a torque wrench Tightening torque 17 7 lb ft Do not use a pneumatic impact wrench 6 If the tire is pneumatic fill it with recommended pressure See Inflating casters Page 226 7 Assemble the hub cap E 8 Remove th...

Page 224: ...the caster rim apart Figure 168 Rim 1 Remove the caster from the wheel fork See Removing caster Page 219 2 If the tire is pneumatic release the air 3 Remove the three bolts with nuts which holds the inner and outer parts of the rim together 4 Take the rim apart 224 ...

Page 225: ...gether Figure 169 Rim 1 Fit the two rim halves together with tire 2 Tighten the three screws using a torque wrench Tightening torque 7 2 lb ft 3 Fit the wheel on to the wheelchair See Mounting caster Page 222 4 Remove the blocks 5 Lower the wheelchair with the jack or equivalent 225 ...

Page 226: ...operty and also void any warranty applicable to the wheelchair At regular intervals check that the wheelchair s tires have the prescribed pressure Incorrect tire pressure can impair stability and maneuverability while extremely low tire pressure can cause abnormal wear as well as shorter tire life Accordingly check regularly to ensure tire pressure is maintained at 35 psi 1 Unscrew and remove the ...

Page 227: ...e pressure when there has been a significant change in temperature or altitude Incorrect tire pressure may cause the wheelchair to be less stable and less maneuverable NOTICE Risk of damage if tires are overfilled Do not overfill the tires Overfilling may result in risk of damage to the wheel assembly NOTICE Risk of reduced performance when insufficient tire pressure Insufficient tire pressure may...

Page 228: ...other service repairs and maintenance should be performed or supervised by a qualified service technician Read all instructions carefully before proceeding If questions arise contact Permobil or a Permobil authorized dealer for assistance Replacing batteries Removing batteries The following tools are necessary for this task Torque wrench 1 Allen key socket 6 mm 1 Ring wrench 10 mm 228 ...

Page 229: ...ring work with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use safety gloves and safety goggles Remember that the batteries are heavy and must be handled with great caution NOTICE Disposal of malfunctioning batteries Used or malfunctioning batteries must be disposed of responsibly in accordance with local recycling regulations 229 ...

Page 230: ...gure 172 Main circuit breaker 1 Place the wheelchair on a level surface If possible raise the seat lift halfway up to facilitate removal of the chassis top cover 2 Switch off the power supply using the on off key on the control panel and switch the automatic main circuit breaker to Off ON OFF ON OFF 230 ...

Page 231: ...bil M5 Corpus Maintenance and repairs Figure 173 The chassis covers are secured with two knobs 3 Remove the two knobs holding the chassis top and front covers Figure 174 Top cover 4 Slide the top cover off the chassis 231 ...

Page 232: ...s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Maintenance and repairs Figure 175 Rear cover Figure 176 An enlargement of the rear cover going over the rear axle 5 Pull the rear cover off the dual locks and off the chassis 232 ...

Page 233: ... it cause permanent damage to the wheelchair or damage to the person s in the wheelchair and in close proximity to the wheelchair This applies until the screws are re installed to the correct torque 6 Remove the four screws holding the battery box Figure 178 Connectors B and C for disconnection 7 Disconnect the right motor and inhibit cable connector C 8 Disconnect the left motor and the bus cable...

Page 234: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Maintenance and repairs Figure 179 Straps for pulling out battery box 10 Use the straps to pull the battery box out of the chassis 234 ...

Page 235: ...out from chassis 11 Slide the battery terminal covers along the cables to get access to all four of the battery terminal screws 12 Unscrew the cables from the four battery terminals 13 Lift the batteries out of the battery box using the battery straps Installing batteries The following tools are necessary for this task Torque wrench 1 Allen key socket 6 mm 1 Ring wrench 10 mm 235 ...

Page 236: ...ries The chair can be equipped with 60 Ah or 73 Ah maintenance free batteries Check carefully which battery you have CAUTION Always use recommended batteries Always use batteries recommended by Permobil Batteries that replace original batteries must have the same dimensions and specifications as the original batteries 1 Use the battery straps and lift the new batteries in reverse order leave the s...

Page 237: ...right position refer to the wiring diagram Connect the four wires to the correct terminals on the batteries as shown in the diagram Also refer to the sticker inside of the cover Figure 183 Attach the cable that is connected to the rear battery s left terminal on its cable holder as shown 3 Attach the cable that is connected to the rear battery s left terminal on its cable holder 237 ...

Page 238: ...ach the cable that is connected to the front battery s right terminal in its cable holder as shown 4 Attach the cable that is connected to the front battery s right terminal in its cable holder Figure 185 Push in the battery box 5 Push the battery box in to the chassis 238 ...

Page 239: ...the right motor and inhibit cable connector C 7 Connect the left motor and bus cable connector B 8 Connect the control panel connector A Figure 187 The battery box is secured with four bolts 9 Refit the four screws securing the battery box Use a torque wrench to tighten the screws Tightening torque 17 7 lb ft 239 ...

Page 240: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Maintenance and repairs Figure 188 Rear cover Figure 189 An enlargement of the rear cover going over the rear axle 10 Refit the rear chassis cover on to the chassis 240 ...

Page 241: ...s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Maintenance and repairs Figure 190 Top cover 11 Refit the top chassis covers on to the chassis Figure 191 The chassis covers are secured with two knobs 12 Refit the two knobs 241 ...

Page 242: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Maintenance and repairs Figure 192 Main circuit breaker located under the rear lights 13 Switch the automatic main circuit breaker to the On position ON OFF ON OFF 242 ...

Page 243: ...aker is automatic and can be reset when it has been triggered Reset it by putting the switch to the On position NOTICE Investigate tripped main circuit breakers A tripped main circuit breaker often indicates a major electrical fault The cause should be carefully investigated before resetting NOTICE Before using the main circuit breaker Always switch off the power to the control panel before switch...

Page 244: ...User s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Maintenance and repairs 244 ...

Page 245: ...mobil M5 Corpus Accessories Accessories Accessories for Permobil products are subject to continuous development Contact your nearest Permobil dealer for more information on the accessories available for your product 245 ...

Page 246: ...5 Corpus Technical specifications Technical specifications Overall dimensions Base length 44 46 Base height 37 5 46 Base width 24 5 31 Smallest transportation size Base length 33 5 35 5 Base width 24 5 31 Base height 31 5 246 ...

Page 247: ...Minimum transportation width 24 5 31 Seat plane angle 0 Effective seat depth 14 5 22 in 1 increments Effective seat width 16 5 22 in 2 increments Seat surface height at front edge with power seat lift 18 5 32 Seat surface height at front edge with fixed seat tube 18 5 19 5 20 5 one time adjustment Seat tilt angle 0 50 powered Maximum backrest angle 120 manual backrest 180 power backrest Backrest h...

Page 248: ...splacement of axle 0 8 Power adjustable leg length Maximum length from footplate to seat plate 20 5 Minimum length from footplate to seat plate 11 8 Maximum load 154 lbs Wheels Drive wheel tire dimensions 3 00 x 8 Air solid Recommended tire pressure 35 psi Caster tire dimensions 210 x 65 mm Air Solid Performance Range 20 mi Maximum speed forward 7 8 mph Minimum braking distance from max speed 9 2 ...

Page 249: ... weight 3 5 Maximum user weight 330 lbs Required width of angled corridor 33 Required doorway entry depth 45 5 Required corridor width for side opening exiting the corridor 32 Required corridor width for side opening entering the corridor 37 Minimum turning diameter Ø 44 Radius 22 mm Pivot width 1130 mm 43 3 Reversing width 43 Electronics R net drive electronics type R net 120 A Batteries Standard...

Page 250: ...tions Operating condition 20 C to 50 C Storage condition Dry room Minimum temperature 5 C Charge monthly Circuit breakers Main circuit breaker 63 A Control force Joystick 1 5 N Keys 2 N Anterior tilt Anterior Mount Position 5 0 Anterior Tilt Tone Ortopedic Management 10 0 Anterior Tilt Functional Reach 20 0 Car lock DAHL Permitted user weight 300 Ibs 250 ...

Page 251: ... s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Restrictions and limitations Restrictions and limitations ICS switch box indications conditions 252 Speed restriction conditions 253 Conditions that limit seat movement 255 251 ...

Page 252: ...ion LED Indication Function Dark Solid Yellow Solid Red Seat lift Tilt Backrest tilt angle 170º When any of the Low Speed or Extra Low Speed conditions in the tables in the section of Speed restriction conditions occurs When any of the Drive Inhibit conditions in the section of Speed restriction conditions occurs Back recline Legs 252 ...

Page 253: ...ck tilt angle 150º if lift 2 Extra low speed Wide footrest mounted and interfering with front castor wheels Take me down function active Tilt angle 11º 20º Drive inhibit Tilt angle 25º or 20º Tilt angle 20º and lift 2 Tilt angle 13º and lift 4 Back tilt angle 135º and lift 2 Back tilt angle 120º and lift 4 Back tilt angle 140º and tilt angle 8º Back tilt angle 135º and lift 8º Back tilt angle 160º...

Page 254: ...rest mounted and interfering with front castor wheels Wide footrest mounted and interfering with front castor wheels Take me down function active Drive inhibit Tilt angle 0º or 20º Back tilt angle 135º Back tilt angle 130º and lift 2 Back tilt angle 110º and lift 4 Tilt angle 15º and lift 2 Tilt angle 8º and lift 4 Tilt angle 4º and 4 Back tilt angle 90º and lift 4 Back tilt angle 90º and lift 4 2...

Page 255: ...ck tilt angle 160º or tilt angle 30º Back tilt angle 170º and tilt 25º Tilt backwards stopped Back tilt angle 175º At 30º when lift 2 4 At 6º when lift 4 Tilt angle 50º Lift and back tilt angle 135º Tilt forward stopped anterior tilt is when tilt 0º Back tilt angle 130º and rear of seat raised less than 4 72 when user weight 220 lbs Back tilt angle 85º When tilt 0º unless Tone or Reach option When...

Page 256: ... pushed backrest is selected User weight over 297 Ibs actuator end limits excluded Speed restriction When or when or when or when or when Seat lift upwards stopped Back angle 130º and rear of seat raised less than 4 72 Tilt angle 25º At 3 9 when back tilt angle 115º or tilt 8º Tilt backwards stopped Back angle 175º Back tilt angle 140º and lift 25 64 At 25º when lift 2 4 At 6º when lift 4 Tilt ang...

Page 257: ... 85º At 160º when lift 25 64 and tilt angle 2º At 140º when lift 25 64 and tilt angle 2º Leg rest stopped See table Leg limits for various seat depth Observe Tilt or anterior tilt may continue if pushed backrest is selected Limits given by the ratio of backrest recline and seat tilt Seat lifted Backrest recline Seat tilted with backrest upright 90º Maximum 300 mm 110º 20º 100 mm 140º 50º maximum 5...

Page 258: ...il M5 Corpus Restrictions and limitations Leg limits for various seat depth Seat depth Seat mount Minimum leg rest angle Leg rest angle limit for speed reduction wide footplates 14 20 0 85º 110º 21 1 85 100º 22 2 85 97 258 ...

Page 259: ...ser s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 260 Diagnostics R net LCD control panel 261 Diagnostics R net LED control panel 265 Repairing defective units 270 259 ...

Page 260: ...ent Possible cause Remedy The wheelchair does not start Batteries discharged Charge the batteries The cable connection to the control panel has come loose Insert the cable in the control panel Main circuit breaker switched to off position after e g battery replacement Reset the main circuit breaker See page 243 Main circuit breaker tripped See page 243 The wheelchair cannot be driven Battery charg...

Page 261: ...e wheelchair can only be driven at reduced speed Seat lift or seat angle raised too high Applies only to an powered seat lift and seat angle Lower the seat lift or seat angle The wheelchair cannot be charged Main circuit breaker switched to off position after e g battery replacement See page 243 The charging circuit breaker has tripped Wait five minutes the circuit breaker will automatically reset...

Page 262: ...ion circuits have tripped so that the control system can no longer operate the wheelchair a diagnostic screen is displayed in the control panel display This indicates a system fault i e R net has detected a problem somewhere in the wheelchair s power system NOTICE The diagnostic screen displays error occasionally If the fault is in a module not currently in use it may still be possible to drive th...

Page 263: ...o your service provider Do not use the wheelchair until the problem has been remedied or you have received other instructions from your service provider WARNING Performing diagnostics Diagnostics may only be performed by personnel with knowledge of the wheelchair s electronic control system Incorrect or poorly performed repair works may make the wheelchair dangerous Permobil accepts no liability f...

Page 264: ... being opened adjusted or modified without permission Example of a screen showing a system fault Identified module Figure 194 Screen showing system fault indication The system fault indicator is displayed on the screen when the control system module has detected a problem The codes below indicate where the problem is located PM Power module JSM Joystick module Error message The error message displ...

Page 265: ...s electronics are checked When a fault occurs in these parts it is displayed on the control panel battery voltage indicator and the indicator for speed or driving profile in the form of one or more flashing LEDs Troubleshooting and repairs must always be performed by qualified personnel with good knowledge of the wheelchair s electronics NOTICE Error signals Error messages are not displayed on the...

Page 266: ... 1 10 LEDs A fault has been detected in the wheelchair s electronics and the wheelchair may not be driven 1 Switch off the wheelchair 2 Check that all visible cables and the cable to the control panel are connected correctly 3 Switch the wheelchair on again If the fault persists count the number of flashing LEDs and check for a possible cause and remedy in the following table 4 Do not use the whee...

Page 267: ...us Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that occur due to incorrect or poorly performed repairs NOTICE Unapproved replacement of parts If any part is replaced without approval from Permobil the wheelchair warranty will become void Permobil accepts no liability for any loss that occurs as a result of a component of the R net control ...

Page 268: ...Check the connection of the left drive motor 3 LEDs Short circuit in left drive motor Check the left drive motor s contacts and cables 4 LEDs Failure in right drive motor Check the connection of the right drive motor 5 LEDs Short circuit in right drive motor Check the right drive motor s contacts and cables 6 LEDs Battery charger connected Disconnect the battery charger 7 LEDs Joystick error Check...

Page 269: ...y voltage Check the battery and the contacts between the battery and the output stage 7 5 LEDs Communication error A communication error has been detected Check that the cable to the control panel is not damaged and is correctly inserted Actuator indicator Actuator error An actuator error has been detected If the wheelchair is fitted with more than one actuator check which one is not working Check...

Page 270: ...on OEM approved spare parts Defective units must be sent for repair to Permobil or an authorized Permobil service center NOTICE Unapproved replacement of parts If any part is replaced without approval from Permobil the wheelchair warranty will become void Permobil accepts no liability for any loss that occurs as a result of a component of the R net control system being opened adjusted or modified ...

Page 271: ... Corpus Stickers Stickers General 272 Read the instructions 272 Main circuit breaker also battery isolator 273 Wheel locks 273 Tie down point 273 Crush hazard 274 Warning 274 Battery connections and main circuit breaker 275 271 ...

Page 272: ...on for safe and proper use WARNING Accident risk Always replace missing stickers Never remove a sticker from the wheelchair If a sticker becomes difficult to read or falls off order a replacement sticker from Permobil Read the instructions Figure 195 Read the instructions The sticker indicates that there are instructions that must be read and understood before use or adjustment 272 ...

Page 273: ...tion is found on page 243 Wheel locks Figure 197 Wheel locks The sticker shows the wheel lock release lever positions in released and activated states A description of wheel lock function is found on page 203 Tie down point Figure 198 Tie down point The sticker indicates where the wheelchair must be secured during transportation There is a sticker next to each tie down point A description of wheel...

Page 274: ... a crush hazard Warning Figure 200 Warning special attention is required The sticker indicates that special attention is required Exercise extreme caution where this warning symbol appears Failure to observe warnings may lead to personal injury including damage to the wheelchair and other property 274 ...

Page 275: ...se apply to products equipped with 60 Ah batteries Figure 202 Battery terminals main circuit breaker and fuse apply to products equipped with 73 Ah batteries The stickers shows the polarity which differs depending on which battery capacity 60 Ah or 73 Ah the product is equipped with The positive battery cable is shown in red on the sticker 275 ...

Page 276: ... 198 Batteries storage 198 Battery voltage indicator 145 Battery replacing 228 Bluetooth mode 107 Brake release 172 203 Buttons ICS control panel 152 Buttons Permobil Joystick Module for R net 92 Buttons R net LED 141 C Casters 226 Casters remove or mount 219 Charger socket 52 Charging batteries 174 198 Cleaning 199 Control panel R net LED diagnostics 265 Control panel seat ICS 150 Control panel R...

Page 277: ...IR mode 120 J Joystick error 162 Joystick drive 163 L Leg length power adjustable 154 Leg rest angle 62 Leg rest angle seat control panel 154 Leg rest cover 66 Leg rest length 67 Leg rest adjustment 66 Leg rest power 59 Lights 49 Lock the control system R net LCD 132 Lumbar support 77 M Main circuit breaker 51 Main circuit breaker reset 243 Manual seat functions 61 Move joystick 163 O Obstacles dr...

Page 278: ...tics 265 Reflectors 49 S Scrap 10 Seat lift 153 Seat lift power 54 Seat tilt power 55 Seat tilt seat control panel 153 Shock absorbers 48 Side slopes drive 168 Slopes drive 168 Spare parts ordering 10 Stickers 194 272 T Technical support 10 Tires inflating 215 Tool bag 192 Transporting the wheelchair by air 188 Transporting the wheelchair by car 182 Troubleshooting guide 260 Trunk support 78 U Unl...

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