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SERVICE MANUAL
Seat system for electric wheelchair
US

Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden
Edition 2, 2009-09
Item No.: 205217-US-0
How to contact Permobil
Head Office of the Permobil group

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5
Technical support................................................................................................ 5
Spares and accessories ..................................................................................... 5
Disposal .............................................................................................................. 5
Guarantee & service........................................................................................... 5
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 5
Product approval................................................................................................. 5
Initial adjustments ................................................................................................. 6
Selection of seat elevation sequence................................................................. 6
Adjusting the seat length. ................................................................................... 8
Leg rest extension............................................................................................. 11
Foot plate.......................................................................................................... 12
Knee support .................................................................................................... 14
Arm rest ............................................................................................................ 16
Chest support ................................................................................................... 16
Head rest .......................................................................................................... 17
Trunk support.................................................................................................... 18
Lumbar support................................................................................................. 18
Repairs.................................................................................................................. 19
Replacing the general module.......................................................................... 19
Replacing the elevation actuator ...................................................................... 20
Replacing the back rest angle actuator ............................................................ 22
Replacing the leg rest angle actuator............................................................... 24
Replacing the seat angle actuator.................................................................... 25
Replacing the parallel stays ............................................................................. 26
Replacing the crush protection switch.............................................................. 26
Replacing the knee support strap..................................................................... 28
Replacing the leg rest strap.............................................................................. 29
Replacing the strap for the sliding back ......................................................... 30
Cabling overview ................................................................................................ 32
Index...................................................................................................................... 34

Introduction
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Introduction
The Service Manual is intended for technical personnel who maintain and repair power wheelchairs.
It is important that anyone who performs maintenance and repairs described in this manual reads and
understands the content of this manual so that the work is performed professionally. Always state the
chassis number when contacting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is provided.
All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are based upon the product information that was
available at the time that these instructions were printed. Pictures and illustrations that are found in these
instructions are representative examples and not intended to be exact depictions of the various parts of
the wheelchair.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior notice.
Technical Support
In the event of technical problems, you should contact your dealer, or Permobil Inc. USA at 800-736-0925.
Spare parts
Spare parts must be ordered through your dealer.
Warranties
Contact your dealer or Permobil Inc. USA for information about the warranties for this chair.
Maintenance
See the information in the Owner’s Manual.

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Initial adjustments
Choosing a Standing Sequence
The ICS System allows the standing sequence to
be selected from one of three pre-defined
sequences. The standing sequence is chosen to
best suit the user’s needs. The system always
requires a seat height adjustment when changing
from one sequence to another. This is a safety
precaution.
Follow the instructions carefully.
1. Turn off the main power switch on the
wheelchair’s control panel.
2. Move and hold the toggle switches towards
position 5 and 7 on the ICS Switchbox, while
holding these toggle switches, turn on the
main power switch on the wheelchair’s control
panel (or Input Device). Once all LEDs on the
ICS Switchbox turn green, release the toggle
switches.
LED ”H” will toggle between GREEN and
RED to signify Standing Sequence Select
mode.
3. Choose one of the pre-defined sequences by
moving and holding one of the toggle
switches towards position 1, 2 or 3. The
symbol above turns green, when the symbol
turns red, release the toggle switch.
LED ”A”, ”B” and ”C” will glow green.
Move and hold the toggles switches
towards position 5 and 7.
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Watch the footplate as the chair is stood, raise the
Seat Elevator as needed to prevent the footplate from
colliding with the ground.
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4. Stand the seat to its upper position, move and
hold the toggle switch towards position 1 until
the Stand Actuator movement stops.
LED ”H” glows red.
Choose one of the pre-defined sequences by
moving and holding one of the toggles
switches towards position 1, 2 or 3.
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Stand the seat to its upper position, move and
hold the toggle switch towards position 1 until
the Stand Actuator movement stops.
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Initial adjustments
Choosing a Standing Sequence
5. Adjust the height of the Seat Elevator for
proper legrest clearance.
Adjusting with empty seat:
Adjust the Seat Elevator so there is 10mm.
between the Footplate Wheels and the
ground.
Adjusting with the user in the seat:
Adjust the Seat Elevator so the Footplate
Wheels touch the ground.
LED ”H” is green when the Seat Height is
within an acceptable height range, if LED ”H”
is red, the settings cannot be stored. (Lower
the Seat Elevator.)
6. Store the selected Sequence and the correct
Standing Height by moving and holding the
toggle switch towards position 8 for two
seconds.
Release the toggle switch after a short beep
sounds and LEDs ”G” and ”H” turn green.
7. Exit the Standing Sequence Selection mode
by moving the toggle switch towards position
”4” once.
Test the Standing Sequence. Confirm that
everything works as expected. Make sure that
the footplate wheels have the appropriate
clearance when the chair is completely stood.
With empty seat, adjust the Seat Elevator so there
is 10mm between the Footplate Wheels and
the ground.
10mm.
Store the selected Sequence and the correct
Standing Height by moving and holding the
toggle switch towards position 8 for two seconds.
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Exit the Standing Sequence Selection mode by
moving the toggle switch towards position ”4”.
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Initial adjustments
Adjusting the seat depth
The seat depth can be adjusted to fit different
users. On Senior seats depth can be adjusted
between 18”-22”. Where greater seat depth is
required, a seat extender can be fitted, allowing
for adjustments of up to 24”. On Junior seats
depth can be adjusted between 16”-20”.
Adjustment of seat depth is performed by moving
the back rest in 1” steps. To set the seat depth,
see pages 7-8. To mount the seat extender, see
below.
Insert the seat extender into the rear edge of the
seat frame and mount it with two screws
from below.
Remove the plastic cover from the end of the seat
frame.
When adjusting the seat depth, follow the instructions
on pages 7-8 exactly. A faulty adjustment could cause
serious damage to the seat.
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Installing the seat extender.
Mounting a seat extender on a Senior seat allows
the depth to be increased by a further 2”. The seat
depth can then be adjusted from 18” to 24”.
1. Remove the two plastic covers in the seat
frame ends, left and right, see photo above.
2. Mount the seat extender by inserting it in the
back edge of the seat frame, see photo on
right.
3. Screw the extender into place using the two
screws supplied – see photo on right.
Seat without seat extender is mounted in the front
hole pattern(2). When extender is mounted the seat
bracket has to be moved to the rear hole pattern(1).
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If seat extender is mounted, the seat bracket has to
be remounted in the correct position, see fig.
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The seat depth can be adjusted from 18” - 24” on VS Senior and from 16”-20” on VS Junior.
Back rest bearing bracket, right
Parallel stays for arm rests
Adjusting the seat depth
Back rest bearing bracket, left
Fixing for back rest actuator
Seat depth
Adult Junior
A : 18”.
B : 19”.
C: 20”.
D: 21”.
E : 22”.
F : 23”. *
G: 24”. *
*Seat extension
1 : 16”.
2 : 16 3/4”.
A : 18”.
B : 19”.
C: 20”.

The seat plates are mounted with four screws.
The position screw on the parallel stay, the forward fixing of the elevation actuator and the back rest
bearing brackets are all mounted in a position with the same letter. In this example, position D.
Mount the rear seat plate in the position with the
same letter as the bearing brackets, elevation
actuator and parallel stay. In this example,
position D.
Adjusting the seat depth
1. Remove the seat plates, mounted with four
screws, see photo.
2. Remove the position screw (1) on the parallel
stay for the arm rest, see photo below.
3. Remove the forward fixing on the back rest
actuator (2), mounted with three screws, see
photo below.
4. Remove the bearing brackets (3) for the back
rest, mounted with two screws each from
below. Refix them in the position which gives
the required seat depth, see photo below. If
necessary, mount the seat extender, see p. 7.
5. Remount the front fixing (2) on the elevation
actuator, mounting it in the position with the
same letter as the bearing brackets, see
photo below.
6. Mount the position screw (1) in the parallel stay
for the arm rest. Mount the position screw in
the position with the same letter as the
bearing brackets and the elevation actuator
fixing, see photo below.
7. Remount the seat plates. Mount the rear seat
plate in the position with the same letter as
the bearing brackets, elevation actuator and
parallel stay, see photo on right.
Adjustment of seat depth must only be carried out by
authorised personnel. A faulty adjustment could
cause serious damage to the seat.
When making the adjustment, follow the instructions
exactly. The letters on the back rest bearing brackets,
the front fixing on the elevation actuator, the parallel
stay and the rear seat plate must agree. Faulty
adjustment could cause serious damage to the seat.
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The lock for the leg rest tape is situated on the
rear of the leg rest under the seat.
To increase the leg rest extension, move the roller
down. To reduce the leg rest extension, move the
roller up.
The leg rest must be pushed up into its top position, as
otherwise the seat could be damaged and the user
inujured.
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Adjustment of leg rest extension
When the seat is raised from sitting to standing
position, the leg rest is extended in order to improve
the user’s comfort. The leg rest extension can be set
to three different positions. Adjustment is done by
moving the roller which the leg rest strap runs over.
The roller (1) is mounted under the seat, behind the
leg rest, see photo below.
1. Remove the seat plates, mounted with four
screws, see photo on right.
The seat plates are mounted with four screws.
2. Remove the screw (1) holding the roller, see
photo on right.
3. Release the two screws (2) holding the clamp
for the leg rest tape. This is situated behind
the leg rest under the middle of the seat, see
photo below.
4. Move the roller to the desired position. To
increase the leg rest extension, move the
roller down. To reduce the leg rest extension,
move the roller up.
5. Remount the roller with the screw (1) in the
desired position, see photo on right.
6. With the seat in sitting position and the leg rest
at its shortest, push up the leg rest to its
highest position, pull on the tape and lock it in
position with the clamp and the two screws (2)
see photo on right.
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Support wheel fixing on seat equipped for
standing operation.
Support wheel fixing on seat without standing
operation function.
Adjustment of foot plate
Angle
The foot plate angle can be adjusted by screwing the
nuts (2) on the foot plate adjustment screws in or out,
see photo on right..
Leg rest seen from behind.
After adjustment always carefully screw up the two nuts
to lock the adjustment.
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Height
1. Releast the two locking screws (1) on the foot
plate, see photo.
2. Adjust the foot plate to the desired height.
3. Retighten the locking screws.
4. Check that the support wheels are about 10
mm lower than the leg support, and adjust if
necessary, see below.
Adjusting support wheel height
If the height of the foot plate on seats without
standing operation is greatly changed, it may be
necessary to adjust the height of the support
wheels.
1. Release the fixing screws (3) on the support
wheels, see photo below.
2. Adjust the support wheels to the desired
height.
3. Retighten the support wheel fixing screws.
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Env. 10mm.
Max.
15mm.
Check that the support wheels are min. 10 mm.
lower than the leg rest. With this type of support
wheels, also check that the support wheels are
max. 15 mm. lower than the footplate.
On seats with the type of support wheels shown in the
photos above, check that the support wheels are max. 15
mm. lower than the footplate. If setting with greater
disance is needed, a nother type of support wheels are
needed, see photo below to the right.
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Adjustment of foot plate
Reversing the foot plate fixing
If further adjustment of foot plate height is
necessary, it is possible to reverse the fixing,
which will enable the foot plate to be set higher
up.
1. Remove the support wheels. On seats with
standing operation they are mounted with two
screws on either side of the leg rest, see photo
at the bottom on previous page. On seats
without standing operation they are mounted on
the rear edge of the foot plate, see photos at the
bottom on previous page.
2. Remove the knee support, mounted with one
screw, see photo on right.
Adjustment of foot plate angle.
Fixing screws for knee support and foot plate.
The foot plate is mounted with 6 screws.
3. Remove the six screws holding the foot plate,
see photo on right.
4. Release the two locking screws on the height
adjustment device, see photo on right.
5. Remove and turn the fixing over, replacing the
foot plate and knee support in the reverse
order.

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Angle of knee support strap in sitting position.
Angle of knee support strap in standing position.
The roller is mounted with four screws and can be
moved in 5 steps at 20 mm intervals.
Adjustment of knee support
Angle of knee support strap
Adjust the angle of the knee support strap in
order to provide as smooth a fit as possible
when using the elevation function. Adjust the
roller so the angle of the strap with the
horizontal is equally large downwards in the
sitting position as it is upwards in the standing
position.
1. Check and visually compare the angle of the
tape with the horizontal for standing and
sitting positions.
2. If the angle of the strap needs adjusting,
release the fixing on the roller, mounted with
four screws, see photo on right.
3. The roller fixing can be moved 5 steps at 20
mm intervals. If the strap angle is too great in
the sitting position, move the roller upwards. If
the strap angle is too great in the standing
position, move the roller down.
4. Mount the roller fixing in a suitable position
and replace the four screws, see photo.
5. Check and visually compare the angle of the
strap with the horizontal for standing and
sitting positions.

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Adjustment of knee support
Positioning
1. Adjust the knee support in sitting position to a
location approx. 3-4 cm in front of the legs.
Carry out adjustment with the knob (1) on the
rear edge of the seat frame, see photo on
right.
2. Carefully test all the seat’s functions and
check that the positioning of the knee support
is comfortable in all positions.
Height
1. Release the knee support’s locking knob (2),
see photo on right.
2. Move the continuous position screw (3) on the
leg rest to a suitable position, see photo on
right.
3. Tighten the knee support locking knob (2).
The knee support must always be in contact with the
position screw when the locking knob is turned.
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4. Carefully test all the seat’s functions and check
that the height of the knee support is
comfortable in all positions.
Knob for adjusting the knee support’s position.
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Adjusting the knee support.
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Adjustment of chest support.
Adjustment of arm rest and chest support.
Adjustment of arm rest
Height/angle
1. Release the two nuts on the inside of the arm rest,
see photo on right.
2. Adjust the arm rest for height and angle.3.
Tighten the two nuts.
Adjustment of chest support
Depth
1. Unscrew the two nuts on the inside of the arm rest,
see photo.
2. Move the fixing on the chest support until it reaches
a suitable depth. The depth can be adjusted at
intervals of 1”.
3. Secure the fixing with the two nuts without
tightening them.
4. Adjust the height and angle of the arm rest and
tighten the two nuts.
Height
1. Release the Allen screws (1) on the locking ring on
either side of the chest support, see photo.
2. Adjust the chest support to a suitable height, but
never so high that the fixing is not visible at the
lower edge of the sleeve (2), see photo.
3. Tighten the Allen screws on the locking ring
Never adjust the height so far that the chest support
fixing is not visible at the lower edge of the sleeve.
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Adjustment of head rest (accessory)
Adjustment of height
1. Release the knob (1) on the rear of the back
rest, see photo.
2. Adjust head rest height as required.
3. Tighten the knob (1).
Adjustment forwards/backwards
1. Release the knob (2) on the rear of the back
rest, see photo.
2. Adjust the head rest forward/backwards as
required.
3. Tighten the knob (2).
Adjustment of head rest (accessory)
The head rest has extended adjustment capability
in order to give the user optimum comfort, see
photo on right. The head rest is easy to
remove/remount while preserving the same
settings.
Removing
1. Release the knob (3) on the rear of the back
rest, see photo.
2. Detach the head rest by lifting it straight up.
Mounting
Mount in reverse order.
Adjustment of height/depth
1. Release the knob (1) on the rear of the back
rest, see photo below.
2. Adjust head rest height/depth as required.
3. Tighten the knob (1).
Adjustment of angle
1. Release the knob (2) on the rear of the head
rest, see photo.
2. Adjust head rest angle as required.
3. Tighten the knob (2).
Adjustment of head rest.
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Adjustment of head rest.
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Head rest with wide adjustment capability.

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Adjusting the trunk support.
Adjusting the trunk support.
Adjustment of trunk support
(accessory)
Height
1. Release the knob on the rear of the back rest,
see photo.
2. Adjust the trunk support to the desired height.
3. Retighten the knob.
Adjustment of lumbar support
Height/depth
1. Remove the back cushion.
2. Adjust the lumbar support as required.
3. Replace the back cushion.

Repairs
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The general module is mounted with two screws.
The crush protection cover is mounted
with four screws.
Repairs
Replacing the General Module
The elevation device’s general module is located
under the crush protection cover.
Removal
1. If possible, raise the seat to standing position,
otherwise lower the seat forwards, see section
on “replacement of elevation actuator“ on
page 20.
2. Remove the crush protection cover, mounted
with four screws, see photo on right. Note how
the cover is fitted with screw, washer, spacer
and spring at the rear edge for use in
remounting it.
3. Detach the two contacts on the general
module and the contact on the third cable in
the contact device on the underside of the
seat.
4. Remove the general module, mounted with
two screws, see photo on right.
Installation
Mount in reverse order. Note how the crush
protection cover is mounted with screw, washer,
spacer and spring at the rear edge, see photo
below. Check the crush protection function after
mounting.
General module.
Mounting of crush protection cover

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Repairs
3. Carefully lower the seat forwards, see photo
on right.
Carefully lower the seat forwards.
Push the back rest backwards as the
actuator is removed
Repairs
Replacing the gas spring
On some models of the VS a servokit is mounted.
Below describes the proceedure of changing the
gasspring on the servokit.
Removal
1. With the seat in sitting position, raise the seat
lift to improve access from beneath.
2. Remove the front fixing screw from the
elevation actuator, see photo on right.
Front fixing screw on actuator.
The seat raises towards standing position by it self
when the elevation actuator is removed. Push the
back rest backwards as the actuator is removed, see fig.
When removing the actuators front end, carefully
place the actuator on the wheelchairs chassi.
The new actuator is calibrated at the factory and its
piston rod must not be turned while the actuator is
loose. If this happens, the actuator will need to be
calibrated and this requires special equipment.
Detailed information on calibration is given in the
technical manual for the ICS control system.
Before removing the actuator it´s recomendet that the
piston is taped up with the rest of the actuator to
prevent rotation of the piston.
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