Permobil Permolock C3 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
US
Permolock C3
Permolock C3
Docking system for Power wheelchair in vehicle

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Permobil Inc. USA
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Permolock C3
Docking system for electric wheelchair in vehicle
Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden
Version no.: 1. 2009-01
Art. no.: 205237-US-0

Permolock C3 Owner´s Manual Contents
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Contents
Important information about the user manual.......................................................... 6
Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 8
General .................................................................................................................. 8
Warning labels ........................................................................................................ 8
Design and function .................................................................................................. 10
Operation .................................................................................................................... 11
General.................................................................................................................. 11
Docking the wheelchair ........................................................................................ 13
Releasing the wheelchair...................................................................................... 14
Manual release of wheelchair .............................................................................. 15
Emergency release of wheelchair ........................................................................ 16
Overview, control button ...................................................................................... 17
Accessories................................................................................................................ 20
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 22
Technical specifications............................................................................................ 22
Assembly .................................................................................................................... 23
Identification of prepared wheelchair chassis ...................................................... 24
Fitting of reinforcement plates on the wheelchair chassis (C350)........................ 24
Fitting of pins on the wheelchair chassis (C300, C350) ...................................... 25
Fitting of docking system in the vehicle - General................................................ 26
Fitting of locking plate .......................................................................................... 27
Height adjustment of locking plate........................................................................ 27
Adjustment of screws............................................................................................ 29
Fitting of floor spacers (C300) .............................................................................. 29
Fitting of manual release lever in a vehicle .......................................................... 30
Preliminary adjustment ........................................................................................ 30
Assembly .............................................................................................................. 30
Spare parts ................................................................................................................ 33
Troubleshooting guide .............................................................................................. 40
Sled test report .......................................................................................................... 41

Permolock C3 Owner´s Manual Important information
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Important information about the user manual
Congratulations on choosing Permolock C3. Our aim is for you to feel satisfied
with your choice of supplier and product.
Before you start using your Permolock C3, it is important to read and understand
this user manual and in particular the section on safety.
The user manual is primarily designed to inform you about the Permolock C3, its
functions and capabilities, and to advise you on the best way of using it. It also
contains important safety information and describes some of the problems which
might arise in use.
Always keep the user manual in your vehicle, as you may need to consult its
important information on use, safety and maintenance.
You can also find information on our products on our website. You will find us at
www.permobil.com.
All the information and the pictures, illustrations and specifications are based
upon the product information that was available at the point in time this user
manual was printed.
Pictures and illustrations that appear in the user manual are typical examples
and are not intended to be exact depictions of different parts of the product.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior notification.

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Permolock C3 is supplied with a 12-month warranty.
Service can be carried out in our own workshops or at authorized workshops.
You should only carry out servicing and maintenance designated by the user
manual as suitable for being carried out by the user. All other servicing and
maintenance must be carried out by persons with sufficient knowledge to give
a competent result.
Contact Permobil Inc for further information.
Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through your dealer.
In the event of technical problems, you should contact your dealer or Permobil
Inc USA at 1-800-736-0925.
Always state the chassis serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure
that the correct information is provided.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
This product fulfills the requirements of ISO 10542-1 and ISO 10542-3
PRODUCT APPROVAL
SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES
WARRANTY & SERVICE

Permolock C3 Owner´s Manual Safety instructions
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Safety instructions - General
Permolock C3 is a docking system for fixing Permobil electric wheelchairs in
place and is designed for use in vehicles.
It is important to read and follow the instructions and safety guidelines given in
this user manual before starting to use your Permolock C3, as mistakes in use
could lead to risk of injury to the user or passengers, or damage to the wheel-
chair, the Permolock C3 or the vehicle.
Any unauthorized alterations to Permolock C3 could lead to increased risk of
accident. Follow closely the recommendations in the section on Operation, in
order to avoid risk of accident during use.
Warning labels
You will see the following “warning labels” in the user manual. They are intend-
ed to draw attention to situations which could lead to problems, near-accidents,
personal injury or damage to the wheelchair, etc.
Take care here.
Take extra care here.
Risk of personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings.
NB
Permobil AB accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to proper-
ty which may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow the
recommendations, warnings and instructions given in this user manual.
NB
WARNING

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To be checked before first use
Before using your wheelchair with Permolock C3, you must check that the chair
has been suitably adjusted. Contact your supplier for information.
To be checked before setting off
Check that the light on the control button in the vehicle is green after locking
has been activated.
Fitting
Permolock C3 should be fitted by a competent service engineer or a person
with adequate knowledge to perform the adjustment in an expert manner.
Maintenance and service
Carry out only the service and maintenance activities indicated in this user
manual. All other servicing, alterations and changes to the vital systems of
Permolock C3 and its accessories must be carried out by a competent service
engineer or a person with adequate knowledge to perform the adjustment in an
expert manner. In case of doubt, always contact a competent service engineer
or Permobil.
Use only spare parts or accessories approved or recommended by Permobil.
All other use could lead to changes which might impair the function and safe-
ty of the docking system. It could also lead to the warranty for your Permolock
C3 becoming invalid.
WARNING
Recycling of electronic items
Obsolete electronics should be disposed of responsibly in accordance with
local recycling regulations.
EMC requirements
The electronics in the vehicle locking system may be affected by external elec-
tromagnetic fields. Likewise the electronics in the locking system themselves
may emit electromagnetic fields which could affect the surrounding area.
The threshold values for Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) relating to elec-
tric wheelchairs and their accessories are laid down in harmonized standards
under EC Directive 93/42/EEC Medical Devices.
Permolock C3 meets these threshold values.
WARNING
Safety instructions

Permolock C3 Owner´s Manual Design and function
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Design & function
Permolock C3 is designed for use together with Permobil’s electric wheelchairs
approved for this purpose. Permolock C3 consists of two interacting units: Two
pins are fitted to the underside of the wheelchair chassis, along with a locking
plate fitted to the vehicle. During use, the locking plate’s locking mechanisms
mechanically hook around the pins on the wheelchair, locking it securely in
place.
If the chassis in its original form does not have the spring pins, they must be fit-
ted. When fitting to a C350 chassis, the chassis must be supplemented with two
reinforcement plates so that the chair can be used together with the docking
device. (See the section Fitting.)
Permolock C3 is designed so that the user can either run or reverse the wheel-
chair into the docking device on the driver or passenger side. Permolock C3 can
also be used as a transport docking system and is then positioned sideways
behind the driver’s seat. The user parks the wheelchair behind the driver’s seat,
locks the chair in position using Permolock C3, turns the driver’s seat 90
degrees and then moves across to the driver’s seat.
1. Pin 4. Locking mechanism
2. Control button 5. Locking plate
3. Release lever
1
2
3
5
4

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Operation
General
Permolock C3 is designed to ensure that, in the event of a collision or other sud-
den movements of the vehicle, the wheelchair does not break free and cause
personal injury or material damage.
Permolock C3 must only be used together with Permobil electric wheelchairs
approved for this purpose and with the chair base available as an accessory.
It may be necessary to have your wheelchair adjusted to work with Permolock
C3. A test docking must always be performed in the presence of the person fit-
ting the docking system.

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Operation
General
Permolock C3 consists of two interact-
ing units: Two spring pins are fitted to
the underside of the wheelchair chas-
sis, along with a locking plate fitted to
the vehicle.
A control button is fitted in the vehicle.
This button is available in two designs,
standard and advanced. The location of
the control button can vary, depending
on the vehicle and the user’s needs.
The picture shows an example of the
usual location of a standard button.
The control button gives various sound
and light signals depending on the sta-
tus of the docking system. (See pages
17-19).
The docking system can be controlled
in three ways:
-via the control button located inside
the vehicle (1).
-via a manual release lever fitted
inside the vehicle next to the seat
(2).
-via a manual emergency control on
the front of the lock (3).
Example of position of control button
in the vehicle.
Controlling Permolock C3.
Control button, advanced design.
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If the ignition is turned on before the wheelchair is locked in position using
Permolock C3, the lock plate’s control button will shine orange and a five-sec-
ond sound signal will be emitted. This is a safety function to remind the user that
the wheelchair must always be locked in position before the vehicle is started.
1. Run the wheelchair straight over the docking system so that the two pins on
the wheelchair engage in the locking mechanism and mechanical stop. If this
takes longer than 15 seconds, the control button will indicate that there is a
problem. The system will then need to be reset, see pages 18-19.
2. Turn on the vehicle’s ignition. The control button shines green, which indi-
cates that the wheelchair is correctly secured in position.
Run the wheelchair in over Permolock C3.
Always fasten the feet securely to the foot plates before starting your journey. This reduces the risk
of personal injury in the event of a collision.
Be careful of the feet when moving the wheelchair into the docking system. Risk of personal injury.
Check that the light on the control button is green after docking has been activated.
WARNING
Operation
Docking the wheelchair
The wheelchair is locked in place by moving the chair in towards the locking
mechanisms, which then hook securely to the two pins.

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Operation
Releasing the wheelchair
The wheelchair is released electronical-
ly and activated using the control but-
ton.
1. In order to open the locking mecha-
nism of the docking system, press
the control button until it changes to
red. This indicates that the locking
mechanism has been opened and
that the wheelchair can be moved
out of the docking system.
If the vehicle’s ignition is still
switched on, a warning signal will
also be emitted.
2. When the wheelchair is moved out
of the docking system, the control
button’s light will continue to shine
red.
After 15 seconds, the docking sys-
tem will return to its original position
and is then ready for relocking. If
the vehicle’s ignition is still switched
on, the light on the control button
will change to orange.
Example of position of control button
in the vehicle.
Moving the wheelchair out of
Permolock C3.

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Operation
Manual release of wheelchair
If the vehicle battery is flat, it will still be
possible to release the wheelchair man-
ually. This is done using the release
lever available as an accessory to the
docking system. The location of the
manual release control in the vehicle
varies, depending on the type of vehicle
and the user’s requirements.
1. To open the locking mechanism
manually, move the lever to its open
position (see picture).
The locking mechanism is opened
so that the wheelchair can be
moved out of the docking system.
Lever for manual release.
Moving the wheelchair out of
Permolock C3.
In the event of manual release on a steep
upwards gradient, the wheelchair may simulta-
neously be carefully “driven” into the docking
system to facilitate release.
NB
Always reset the locking mechanism to the
locked position after moving the wheelchair out
of the docking system.
NB
2. When the wheelchair is moved out
of the docking system, the locking
mechanism is reset to the locked
position by moving the release con-
trol to the locked position.
The docking system is then ready to
be used again.

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Operation
Emergency release of the
wheelchair
In an emergency, the locking mecha-
nism can be opened manually using the
emergency handle on the front edge of
the locking plate.
1. Pull the control for emergency
unlocking directly forward forcefully
(see picture) until the locking mech-
anism opens and the wheelchair is
released.
2. Hold the control in the extended
position while the wheelchair is
moved out of the docking system.
The control for emergency unlocking
is pulled directly forward.
The user will need assistance in operating the
manual emergency locking control.
NB

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Operation
Overview, control button
The following pages explain the different indications the control button may dis-
play when using Permolock C3. There are also suggestions for possible causes
and action. (see the section Troubleshooting as well.)
Before docking
No indication
INDICATION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
The ignition is not
switched on.
No action.
If required, the wheel-
chair is released as nor-
mal by pressing the con-
trol button.
The light is orange The ignition is on, but
there is no wheelchair
in the docking system.
The docking system is
ready for use. This indi-
cation is a safety func-
tion to remind the user
that the wheelchair
must always be locked
in position before the
vehicle is started.
No action. The docking
system is ready for use.
The light is shining
orange and a five-
second long sound
signal is heard.
The ignition is being
switched on, but there
is no wheelchair in the
docking system. The
docking system is
ready for use. This indi-
cation is a safety func-
tion to remind the user
that the wheelchair
must always be locked
in position before the
vehicle is started.
No action. The docking
system is ready for use.

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Operation
When docking
The light is shining
green
INDICATION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
The ignition is on. The
wheelchair is correctly
secured. Once the
ignition has been
turned off, the light will
shine green for a fur-
ther 15 seconds.
No action.
The light flashes red
and a five-second long
audio signal is heard.
The ignition is on. The
wheelchair is not
docked correctly.
Reset the system by
pressing the control but-
ton for ten seconds.
Move the wheelchair out
of the docking system
and try again.

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Operation
When docking
The light is shining
red
INDICATION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
The ignition is not on.
The locking mecha-
nism is closing.
If the light does not
change to green, reset the
system by pressing the
control button for ten sec-
onds. Move the wheel-
chair out of the docking
system and try again.
The light is shining red
and a five-second long
audio signal is heard.
The lock has opened
while the ignition is on.
This indication is a
safety function to
remind the user that
the wheelchair must
always be locked dur-
ing transport.
Reset the system by
pressing the control but-
ton for ten seconds.
Move the wheelchair out
of the docking system
and try again.
Make sure the release
lever is in the locked posi-
tion and that the wheel-
chair is fully in or out of
the docking system.
The manual release
lever is not in the
locked position.

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Accessories
Chair base
Permits use of original car seat in Permolock C3.
Art. no: 1824275
Quick release for Manual handle
Used for rapid and simple fitting/removal of the release lever.
Art. no: 102859-99-0
Adjustable Chair base
Permits use of original car seat in Permolock C3.
Art. no:
1821551
Manual release handle
Makes it possible to release the wheelchair manually if, for instance, the vehi-
cle’s electrical system does not function as it should.
Art. no: 102841-99-0