Permobil C350 User manual

Permobil C350
Power Wheelchair
Permobil C350
Power Wheelchair
OWNER`S MANUAL
UK

Where to find Permobil
Permobil Europe BV is responsible for the servicing and sales carried out by its
importers and local dealers throughout large parts of Europe. So contact us if
you have any questions regarding servicing or sales in the area where you live.
The Permobil Group’s Head Office
Permobil AB
Box 120
861 23 Timrå
Sweden
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail:[email protected]
Permobil Benelux BV
De Beitel 11
6466 GZ Kerkrade
Nederland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Permobil C350
Power Wheelchair
Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden
Edition: 7, 2014-04
Order no. 205218-UK-0

Owner´s Manual Permobil C350 Contents
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Important Information ..............................................................................................6-7
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. 8-23
Design and Function ................................................................................................... 24
General - Overview............................................................................................... 24
Driving - Shock absorbers .................................................................................... 25
Wheels .................................................................................................................. 26
Lights, Reflectors .................................................................................................. 26
Batteries - Main fuse - Charger Socket ............................................................... 27
Seat ..................................................................................................................... 28
VR2 control panel ................................................................................................ 30
R-Net control panel LCD monochrome display - design and function ................. 38
R-Net control panel LCD color display - design and function .............................. 46
R-Net control panel LED - design and function .................................................... 56
Handling ...................................................................................................................... 63
General - Driving .................................................................................................. 64
Joystick error - VR2 .............................................................................................. 65
Joystick error - R-Net ........................................................................................... 66
Driving Technique ................................................................................................. 67
Seat functions ........................................................................................................ 70
Driving Rules ........................................................................................................ 76
Manual Handling of the Magnetic Wheel Locks ................................................... 81
Battery Charging ................................................................................................... 82
Transport ..................................................................................................................... 84
General Advice for Air transport ........................................................................... 86
Maintenance and Repairs ........................................................................................... 88
Tool Kit ................................................................................................................. 88
General Batteries/Storage .................................................................................... 89
Finishes Care and Maintenance ........................................................................... 90
Changing the Batteries ......................................................................................... 94
Resetting the Circuit Breaker ................................................................................ 98
Accessories ................................................................................................................. 99
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................ 100
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................................. 102

Owner´s Manual Permobil C350 Important Information
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Important Information about this Owner’s Manual
We congratulate you on your choice of power wheelchair. Our goal is for you to
continue to feel satisfied with your choice of both vendor and wheelchair.
Before you begin using your wheelchair, it is important that you read and under-
stand the content of these operating instructions and in particular the Safety
Instructions.
These operating instructions are primarily intended to acquaint you with the
functions and characteristics of the wheelchair and how you can use them in
the best manner possible. They also contain important safety and maintenance
information, as well as describing possible problems that can arise while driving
the wheelchair.
Always keep these operating instructions handy in connection with your wheel-
chair, since the need for important information can arise concerning its use, safety
and maintenance.
It is also possible to obtain information concerning our products from our home
page on the Internet. You can find us at www.permobil.com.
All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are based upon the
product information that was available at the time that these operating instruc-
tions were printed. Pictures and illustrations that are found in these operating
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.
Ordering of Documentation
If you are in need of another copy of the Owner’s Manual, it can be ordered
from Permobil, ask for item No. 205218-UK-0.

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Technical support
In the event of technical problems, you should contact Permobil.
Always state the seats serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure that
the correct information is provided.
Spare part & accessories
Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through Permobil.
Scrapping
Contact Permobil BV for information about scrapping agreements in force.
Warranty
All wheelchairs are supplied with a two-year product guarantee. Batteries and char-
ger are supplied with one year warranty.
Incident reporting
If an incident occurs please contact your nearest Permobil representative.
Normally the same person you contacted at purchase day. To prepare this
contact there is a link on our homepage, on the internet, at www.permobil.com.
Open up your country page and the contact page. Here is the needed contact
information and a guidance document in what information we need to investigate
the incident. Complete the information as much as possible. This is of great help
for us.
To increase the product quality and to ensure that our product is safe through
the whole life cycle we need you to send in Incident Reports. It is also stated in
MEDDEV 2.12-1 and Annex 9 that the manufacturer shall “Encourage users or
those given specific responsi-bility for reporting incidents that have occurred
with medical devices and that meet the criteria within these guidelines to report
the incidents to the Manufacturer and or to the Competent Authority in accor-
dance with national guidance”.
To meet the requirements and to ensure that our products shall remain safe in
your hands we need your assistance. We hope you never need to use the infor-
mation on this page but if there is an incident please contact us.
Product approval
This product fulfill the requirements according to EN 12184 and ISO 7176.

Owner´s Manual Permobil C350 Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions - General
An electric wheelchair is a motorized vehicle and special care must therefore be
taken when it is used. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings in this
manual before operating your Permobil powered wheelchair. Incorrect use may
both injure the user and damage the chair. In order to reduce these risks, you
should read the Owner’s Manual carefully, in particular the safety instructions
and their warning texts.
Throughout this manual the following symbol will be used to note items that have
significant importance to safety concerns:
Permobil is not responsible for personal 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 exer-
cise good judgment.
The final selection and purchasing decision about the type of electric wheelchair
to be used is the responsibility of the wheelchair user and his or her healthcare
professional. Permobil Inc. is not responsible for inappropriate selections of
wheelchair models or features or improper fitting of the wheelchair.
Please use caution where this symbol appears.
m CAUTION
Please use extreme caution where this warning symbol appears. Failure to
observe warnings can lead to personal injury and property damage, including
damage to the wheelchair.
m WARNING

Owner´s Manual Permobil C350 Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions - General
Your wheelchair was configured specifically for your needs as prescribed by
your healthcare provider. Consult your healthcare provider before changing the
seat position or making any other adjustment. Some adjustments may reduce
your wheelchair’s performance or safety or may not be appropriate for your
needs.
It is also of the utmost importance that you devote sufficient time to become
acquainted with the different buttons, the function and steering controls, the dif-
ferent adjustment possibilities of the seat, etc. of your wheelchair and its acces-
sories before you begin using it.
Do not undertake your own first test drive without making sure that you have
assistance in the immediate vicinity if you should need help.
In order to make sure that nothing happened to the wheelchair while it was
being shipped to you, you should check the following items before beginning
to use it:
• that all products ordered are included in the delivery, incuding operating
instructions and possible other documentation. If you suspect that something
is missing, then contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon
as possible.
• that no transport-related or other damages have occurred to the wheelchair
and its accessories. If you discover that something has been damaged or in
some other manner appears to be incorrect, then contact your supplier or
Permobil for more information as soon as possible before you continue the
checks.
We recommend that you charge your wheelchair’s batteries before you begin
using it. The chapter titled ”Charging the Batteries” describes how to do this.
Always be sure that tires are inflated properly before driving.
If you experience that the wheelchair in any manner is not behaving as expected
or if you suspect that something is wrong: abort the test drive as soon as
possible, shut off the wheelchair and get in touch with your service contact or
Permobil for more information.

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Operation
Do not use the wheelchair to pull any kind of objects and never hang excessive
weights on the backrest. Doing so could lead to personal injury and property
damage, including damage to the wheelchair.
If you by accident impact with walls - doors, or other fixed objects when
operating the wheelchair, always make sure all parts of the wheelchair are
undamaged before operating the wheelchair again. Not doing so could lead to
personal injury.
m CAUTION
Operation
Permobil recommends the use of wheelchair lights at all times user is riding
near public rights of way. Use extreme caution when driving near unprotected
ledges, drop-offs or on elevated surfaces. Unintended movement or excessive
speed in these areas can lead to personal injury or property damage.
Do not drive the wheelchair over any curbs or edges higher than 70 mm. When
driving over a curb or similarly elevated surface, you must cross the surface at
a 90 degree angle (perpendicular). Crossing such surfaces at any other angle
may result in the wheelchair tipping.
Reduce your speed when driving on uneven terrain or soft surfaces. Do not
use your wheelchair on stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
Do not lift or move the wheelchair by any of its removable parts. Doing so could
lead to personal injury and property damage, including damage to the wheelchair.
m WARNING
Safety Instructions