Permobil F5 Corpus User manual

Service manual American English
F5 Corpus

Introduction
This is the Service Manual of your product. The Service Manual is not
a stand-alone document, but rather a complement to the User’s Manual.
It is intended for technical personnel who maintain and repair Permobil
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.
This Service Manual is not intended for end users or their care ivers.
They must contact their local Permobil dealer for any maintenance or
repair needs.
Always state the chassis number when contactin Permobil to ensure
that the correct information is provided.

Text
Produced and published by Permobil
Edition: 7
Date: 2018-10-18
Order no: 335152 en -US

How to contact Permobil
Permobil Inc.
300 Duke Drive
Lebanon, TN 37090
USA
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.permobilus.com
Head office of the Permobil roup
Permobil AB
Box 120
861 23 Timrå
Sweden
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.permobil.com

F5 Corpus Contents
1 Important information..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Warranty .................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Technical support ......................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Spare parts and accessories........................................................................................................................9
1.4 Orderin documentation ............................................................................................................................9
1.5 Scrappin and recyclin ...........................................................................................................................10
2 Safety instructions.........................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Descriptions of admonitions ......................................................................................................................11
3 Specifications................................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Wirin dia ram ......................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1 Seat.......................................................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 Chassis ..................................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Serial number labels ................................................................................................................................17
3.2.1 Serial number label on chassis...................................................................................................................17
3.2.2 Serial number label R-net power module.....................................................................................................17
3.2.3 Serial number label on the control panel .....................................................................................................17
4 Repairs ..........................................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Seat.......................................................................................................................................................18
4.1.1 Seat.......................................................................................................................................................18
4.1.2 Seat plates..............................................................................................................................................23
4.1.3 UniTrack rails..........................................................................................................................................23
4.1.4 Backrest .................................................................................................................................................24
4.1.5 Backrest actuator.....................................................................................................................................26
4.1.6 Backrest actuator bracket..........................................................................................................................31
4.1.7 Manual backrest adjustment unit................................................................................................................39
4.1.8 Armrest hei ht adjustment mechanism ........................................................................................................40
4.1.9 Panel holder ...........................................................................................................................................46
4.1.10 Le rest ..................................................................................................................................................49
4.1.11 Le rest actuator ......................................................................................................................................52
4.1.12 Le rest strap...........................................................................................................................................54
4.1.13 Le rest slide bushin s ..............................................................................................................................55
4.1.14 Articulatin le rest..................................................................................................................................57
4.1.15 Manual le rest adjustment unit .................................................................................................................59
4.1.16 Knee support ..........................................................................................................................................60
4.1.17 Footplates...............................................................................................................................................66
4.2 Chassis ..................................................................................................................................................67
4.2.1 Covers ...................................................................................................................................................67
4.2.2 AP elevator.............................................................................................................................................76
4.2.3 Batteries ...............................................................................................................................................118
4.2.4 Drive motors .........................................................................................................................................125
4.2.5 Wheels ................................................................................................................................................127
4.2.6 Wheel hubs ..........................................................................................................................................137
4.2.7 Wheel fork ...........................................................................................................................................138
4.2.8 Support wheel unit.................................................................................................................................141
4.2.9 Support wheels......................................................................................................................................142
4.2.10 Ma netic wheel locks .............................................................................................................................143
4.2.11 Friction brakes ......................................................................................................................................144
4.2.12 Shock absorbers....................................................................................................................................148
4.2.13 Link arms..............................................................................................................................................149
4.2.14 Li hts and turn si nals ............................................................................................................................151
4.3 Control panel and electronics ..................................................................................................................155
4.3.1 R-net control panel.................................................................................................................................155
4.3.2 R-net and ICS bus cablin .......................................................................................................................157
4.3.3 R-net power module...............................................................................................................................162
4.3.4 ICS master module.................................................................................................................................163
4.3.5 Main circuit breaker...............................................................................................................................165

Contents F5 Corpus
5 Adjustments.................................................................................................................................................167
5.1 Seat.....................................................................................................................................................167
5.1.1 Seat hei ht settin with seat tilt only and fixed seat tube...............................................................................167
5.1.2 Seat width ............................................................................................................................................167
5.1.3 Seat depth ............................................................................................................................................168
5.1.4 Backrest hei ht......................................................................................................................................171
5.1.5 Armrest hei ht ......................................................................................................................................172
5.1.6 Armrest width .......................................................................................................................................173
5.1.7 Armrest an le .......................................................................................................................................175
5.1.8 Armrest hei ht and an le .......................................................................................................................175
5.1.9 Panel holder .........................................................................................................................................175
5.1.10 Trunk support hei ht ..............................................................................................................................182
5.1.11 Thi h support........................................................................................................................................183
5.1.12 Knee support ........................................................................................................................................183
5.2 Chassis ................................................................................................................................................185
5.2.1 Friction brakes ......................................................................................................................................185
5.2.2 Shock absorber .....................................................................................................................................185
5.3 Control panel and electronics ..................................................................................................................187
5.3.1 R-net control system ...............................................................................................................................187
6 Customizations............................................................................................................................................188
6.1 Seat cushions, seat plates and UniTrack rails .............................................................................................188
6.2 Backrest cushions...................................................................................................................................188
7 Troubleshootin ..........................................................................................................................................189
7.1 Troubleshootin uide............................................................................................................................189
7.2 Dia nostics R-net LED control panel..........................................................................................................189
7.2.1 Battery volta e indicator.........................................................................................................................189
7.2.2 Steady .................................................................................................................................................190
7.2.3 Slowly flashin red LEDs, 1–2 LEDs ..........................................................................................................190
7.2.4 Rapidly flashin , 1–10 LEDs....................................................................................................................190
7.2.5 Example of error messa es and remedies..................................................................................................190
7.3 Dia nostics R-net LCD control panel .........................................................................................................191
7.3.1 General ...............................................................................................................................................191
7.3.2 Dia nostic screens .................................................................................................................................191
7.3.3 Example of a screen showin system fault .................................................................................................192
7.3.4 Example...............................................................................................................................................193
7.3.5 System lo ............................................................................................................................................193
7.3.6 Definitions of dia nostics messa es..........................................................................................................193
7.3.7 Basic test ..............................................................................................................................................199
7.4 Repairin defective units.........................................................................................................................201
Index............................................................................................................................................................202

F5 Corpus Important information - Warranty
1 Important information
All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are based upon
the product information available at the time this manual was released.
Pictures and illustrations used in this manual are representative examples
and not intended to be exact depictions of the various parts of the
wheelchair.
We reserve the ri ht to make chan es to the product without prior
notice.
If you are visually impaired, this document can be downloaded at www.
permobil.com. Use the ma nifyin tool in your PDF reader to achieve
desired text and picture size.
It is also possible to obtain information concernin our products from
our website: www.permobil.com.
1.1 Warranty
Contact your dealer or Permobil Inc. USA for information about the
warranty period for this product.
Product Warranty Information sets forth the conditions of the warranty.
For further information about applicable warranties, see .
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 control system component being opened, adjusted or
modified without permission.
If any part is replaced without approval from Permobil, the warranty will
become void. Permobil accepts no liability for any loss that occurs as a result
of the being modified without permission.
1.2 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 serial number, located on the
chassis, to ensure proper support. See 3.2
Serial number labels , Pa e 17.
Be prepared to provide the chassis serial number, to ensure proper
support. See 3.2
Serial number labels , Pa e 17.
1.3 Spare parts and accessories
Spare parts and accessories must be ordered throu h your dealer.
The expected service life of this product is five years.
1.4 Ordering documentation
Should you need another copy of this manual, one may be ordered
from Permobil. Ask for the order number specified on the back cover.
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1.5 Scrapping and recycling
Contact Permobil for information about scrappin a reements in force.
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2 Safety instructions
2.1 Descriptions of admonitions
The followin admonitions describin warnin s, remarks and
explanatory texts are used throu hout this manual to draw attention to
items of si nificant importance to safety:
DANGER!
Dan er admonition
Indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death as
well as serious damage to the product or other property.
WARNING!
Warnin admonition
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death as well as damage to the product or other property.
CAUTION!
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
Notice admonition
Indicates an important but not hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage to the product or other property.
Provides information about the conditions or circumstances under which
the information given applies.
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F5 Corpus pecifications - Wiring diagram
3 Specifications
3.1 Wiring diagram
3.1.1 Seat
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Figure 1. Wiring diagram seat (1/2).
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Figure 2. Wiring diagram seat (2/2).
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3.1.2 Chassis
Figure 3. Wiring diagram chassis (1/2).
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Figure 4. Wiring diagram chassis (2/2).
Rear
Battery+24v
+ -
F r ont
F r ont
Battery
0v
+ -
(73Ah)
F r ont
(60Ah)
+24v
0v
- +
+-
F r ont
Battery
Rear
Battery
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3.2 Serial number labels
3.2.1 Serial number label on chassis
Figure 5. 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.
3.2.1.1 Serial number label description
Figure 6. erial 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 wei ht.
3.2.2 Serial number label -net power module
Figure 7. Power module ID number.
See 4.3.3 R-net power module , Pa e 162 for further information.
3.2.3 Serial number label on the control panel
Figure 8. Control panel ID number.
See for further information.
The serial number label is only visible when the panel is removed from
the panel holder.
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4 Repairs
4.1 Seat
4.1.1 Seat
For this task the followin tools are necessary:
• 1 Allen key 4 mm.
• 1 Allen key 5 mm.
• 1 Circlip pliers.
4.1.1.1 Removin seat
Figure 9. On/Off symbol depending on model.
1. Switch off the main power switch on the control panel.
Figure 10. The seat plates are held in place by four
screws.
2. Remove the seat cushion by liftin it strai ht up.
3. Remove the seat plates, they are fitted with four screws at the back
and front ed e.
4. Remove the UniTrack rail on the ri ht hand side of the seat. It is
assembled with two screws. See 4.1.3
UniTrack rails , Pa e 23.
Figure 11. Tilt motor cable is connected to the fifth
position of the connector block.
5. Disconnect the tilt motor cablin from the contact block at the seat
frame. Release the cable from its cable bracket. Make note of how
the cable is assembled with consideration to subsequent re-assembly.
See 4.2.2.4
AP elevator tilt motor cable , Pa e 112.
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Figure 12. The IC bus cable is connected to the
seventh position of the connector block.
6. Disconnect the ICS bus cable from the contact block at the seat
frame. Release the cable from its cable bracket. Make note of how
the cable is assembled with consideration to subsequent re-assembly.
See 4.3.2
R-net and ICS bus cablin , Pa e 157.
Figure 13. The plastic knob is attached with a screw.
7. Remove the screw securin the plastic knob.
8. Remove the plastic knob.
Figure 14. The locations of the four screws securing the
plastic cover.
9. Remove the four screws securin the plastic cover.
Figure 15. It is important that you document the cable
set up. Use a camera or make a drawing.
10. Document the cable set up behind the plastic cover.
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Figure 16. Disconnect the R-net cable from the contact
block at back of the backrest.
11. Disconnect the R-net cable from the contact block at the back of
the backrest. Release the cable from its cable brackets. Make note of
how the cable is mounted with consideration to subsequent
mountin . See 4.3.2
R-net and ICS bus cablin , Pa e 157.
Figure 17. The parallel armrest rod is attached with a
pin and circlip.
12. Detach the parallel armrest rod from the backrest hin e. It is
attached with a pin and circlip.
Figure 18. The seat is mounted with six screws.
13. Remove the six screws holdin the seat. Make note of in what hole
pattern the seat is mounted with consideration to subsequent
mountin .
14. Lift the seat off the AP elevator.
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