Permobil Chairman Basic User manual

Owner´s manual
Chairman
US

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Owner´s manual
Chairman
Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden
Edition no. 1, 2002-01
Order no: 201197-US-0
PABnr: 1197:1

Owner´s manual Chairman Contents
Contents
Safety instructions .................................................................... 6
eneral introduction..................................................................
Specially modified wheelchair................................................
Design and function .................................................................. 9
General .................................................................................. 9
Seat........................................................................................ 10
Seat lift .................................................................................. 10
Adjusting seat tilt angle.......................................................... 10
Wheels .................................................................................. 11
Lighting and reflectors .......................................................... 11
Electrical system .................................................................... 12
Control panel.......................................................................... 14
Accessories ................................................................................ 22
Tool bag.................................................................................. 22
Handling...................................................................................... 23
General .................................................................................. 23
Driving.................................................................................... 23
Driving rules .......................................................................... 26
Releasing the brakes ............................................................ 2
Charging the batteries............................................................ 29
Transport .................................................................................... 31
Transporting by air ................................................................ 32
Maintenance................................................................................ 33
General .................................................................................. 33
Cleaning ................................................................................ 34
Wheels .................................................................................. 34
Releasing the brakes ............................................................ 34
Batteries ................................................................................ 34
Repairs ........................................................................................ 35
Changing fuses ...................................................................... 35
Changing batteries ................................................................ 36
Changing inner tube .............................................................. 37
Filling with air ........................................................................ 37
Changing bulbs ...................................................................... 3
Technical specifications............................................................ 39
Data – Electrical system ........................................................ 39
Important information (only for the US market)................................ 40

Warning
Please show great caution where this warning symbol appears. There is
a risk of personal injury.
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Safety instructions
eneral
An electric wheelchair is a motorized vehicle and special care must, therefore,
be taken when it is used.
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.
Any inappropriate modifications to the wheelchair and its various systems may
entail an increased risk of accidents. Carefully follow the recommendations in
the Handling section to prevent the risk of accidents in connection with driving.
All modifications to and interventions in the vital systems of the wheelchair must
be performed by a qualified service technician. Always contact a qualified
service technician in cases of doubt.
Maximum weight of user
See user manual for accompanying seat.
Passengers
It is absolutely forbidden to carry passengers on the wheelchair.
Operation
Do not let children drive the wheelchair without supervision.
Do not drive the wheelchair over any edges higher than 2.5”.
When driving downhill, select the slowest speed and proceed with caution. The
wheelchair is not designed for driving down slopes with a gradient greater
than 12°*).
Do not drive up slopes with a gradient greater than 12°. There is a risk that the
wheelchair will not maneuver safely.
Do not drive the wheelchair where the sideways gradient is more than 10°.
There is a risk of tipping over.
*)Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176-2 = 6°

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Operating the seat lift
Ensure that nothing is caught between the chassis and the seat when the seat lift is
operated. Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping.
Therefore, you should only use the seat lift on level ground and not on hilly ground.
Driving on inclined surfaces
Observe extreme caution when driving on a surface inclined at an angle of greater than 6°.
Driving on loose or soft surfaces
When the chair is set to the lowest speed, and the batteries are not fully
charged, driving on certain surfaces, such as gravel, sand and thick carpets, may result
in restricted movement.
etting into and out of the chair
The wheelchair must always be switched off and the brakes on / engaged when getting into
and out of the chair.
Releasing the brakes
In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away, ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and
dry base before releasing the brakes.
Charging the batteries
The batteries must be charged in a well-ventilated room, not in a closet. Do not charge
the batteries in a bathroom or wet room. Use only chargers with a
maximum 10 A charging current (mean value). When the charger is connected, the chair
must not and cannot be driven.
Transport
Ensure that the wheelchair is properly secured (see page 31). If the chair is not properly
secured and comes loose, it can cause serious injury to persons in the vehicle and serious
damage to the vehicle.
Servicing
Servicing and maintenance by the user should be restricted to tasks designated as sui-
table for home servicing in the instruction book. All other servicing and maintenance tasks
must be carried out by persons with sufficient knowledge to ensure a competent result.
When working on the wheelchair's electrical system, the connection to the
positive pole on the battery must always be removed.
Take care with metal objects when working on the batteries. A short circuit could easily
cause an explosion. Always wear protective gloves and goggles.
Make sure nothing is trapped between the chair chassis and the seat when
operating the seat lift.
Recommended air pressure is 29 psi. Over-inflation could cause an explosion.
The seat is heavy and must be handled with care to avoid personal injury.

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eneral introduction
To gain the maximum benefit from the chair it is important to use it in the
intended manner. Please, therefore, read these User Instructions thoroughly,
especially the safety precautions. Keep the User Instructions together with the
other wheelchair items.
Your first task is to charge the batteries. Read the chapter on Batteries if you
are uncertain how to do this. Charging takes about eight hours.
Specially adapted wheelchairs
If your wheelchair is marked "specially adapted product", it has been adapted to
your needs and purposes. This means that the design and function may
differ from these User Instructions, or from the design and function of other
Permobils of the same type.
The design and function of your wheelchair will be communicated in the written
or verbal instructions given when the chair is delivered.
Specifications
All information and specifications in these User Instructions were correct at the
time of delivery of this wheelchair. As developments and improvements are
constantly being made by Permobil, we reserve the right to make changes
without prior notice.

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Design and Function
eneral
ig.1. Chairman, front view
1. Seat
2. Chassis
3. Drive wheel
4. Rear wheel
5. Control panel
2
1
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5
ig.2. Chairman, rear view
Overview of the Chairman

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Seat
See the supplied Owner’s Manual for the seat.
Seat lift
The Chairman can be fitted with an electrically operated seat lift. An actuator
device which is controlled from the maneuvering panel makes it possible to raise
the seat up to 7 3/4” to adapt the height to tables, benches, etc. If the seat lift is
raised from its lowest position, the wheelchair's maximum speed is reduced by
50 %.
ig. 3. Seat lift ig. 4. Seat tilt
Adjusting seat tilt angle
The Chairman can be fitted with an electric seat tilt actuator adjuster, which lets
you adjust the angle of the seat. The electric seat tilt actuator is controlled from
the control panel or from the seat control panel (See Page 14).

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ig. 7. Side reflectors
Wheels
The front wheels of the wheelchair, the driving wheels, have pneumatic tires.
The rear wheels, the link wheels, can have either pneumatic or solid rubber tires.
Lights and reflectors
In the standard configuration, the wheelchair is equipped with reflectors front,
back and at the sides. Front/back lights and flashing indicators are available
as accessories.
ig. 5. ront lights, indicators
and reflectors ig. 6. Rear lights and reflectors

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Electrical system
The batteries are situated under the battery cover in the center of the chassis.
Electric motor
Drive gear
ig. 9. Electric motor
with drive gear
ig. 8. Batteries
Drive
The wheelchair has a drive unit for each drive wheel. The motors control the
speed, turning and braking. A control stick on the control panel sends signals to
the electronic unit under the cover at the rear of the chassis. The electronic unit
then controls the motors.

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Main circuit-breaker
You can reset the main circuit-breaker if it trips. It is on the underside of the
chassis, over the right, rear wheel, see fig.10. The main circuit-breaker is
protected from dirt and water by a rubber flap, which you can easily fold back.
NB! If the circuit breaker trips, it usually means that there is a serious electrical fault.
Before you reset the main fuse, check carefully or, call a qualified service technician.
Charging fuse
The charging fuse is located above the main fuse on the bottom of the chassis
by the right rear wheel. See fig.10.
Main circuit-
breaker
63A
Charging
fuse
15A
ig. 10. Main circuit-breaker and charging fuse

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ig. 11. Control panel with Seat Control ig. 12. Adjusting the control panel.
A
B
C
A. Sideways adjustment
Loosen the screws and adjust the
control panel to the desired position.
B. riction joint
Turn to adjust how light or stiff you
want the sideways movement of the
panel to be.
C. Length adjustment
Loosen the screw and adjust the
length as required. .
1
2
3
45
9
10
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Control panel
The control panel of the wheelchair may be mounted on the right arm rest and
its location can be adjusted to achieve the most comfortable position in
connection with maneuvering. The control panel may also be mounted on the
left arm rest. The figure below shows the various functions of the control panel.
You can also have a seat control panel fitted to your wheelchair. You can
alternatively choose to adjust the electrical seat functions from the seat
control panel.
1. Selector
2. Indicators
3. Warning light
4. Switch, on/off
5. Battery voltage indicator
6. Lights
7. Indicators
8. Horn
9. Joystick
10. Seat control panel

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Switch, on / off
You use this button to turn power on
and off. The start button must have
been pressed for the chair to operate.
MODE (selector)
You use this switch to activate the
speed selector and »Leverman«
(see page 1 ).
ig. 14. Start button
ig. 15. Mode (selector)
Security key
The security key can be used to lock
the wheelchair to prevent unauthori-
zed use. To lock the wheelchair it must
be switched on, the key should then
be inserted into and withdrawn from
the panel outlet, the wheelchair will
now be locked. The power can be shut
off, if desired.
To unlock the wheelchair, be sure the
chair‘s power is “on”. The maximum
speed indicator will ripple up and
down but driving will not be possible.
The key should now be inserted into
and withdrawn from the panel outlet.
The wheelchair can now be driven.
ig. 13. Panel outlet with
security key

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Speed selector
The speed can be set in 5 stages, and
one or more of the indicator lamps
light depending on which speed range
has been selected.
Setting speed, see page 1 .
1 - 2 lamps = Low speed
3 - 4 lamps = Medium speed
5 lamps = Maximum speed
Warning symbol
When you press the switch, the
indicator lamps flash on the control
panel for the warning symbol (red
lamp) and for both indicator lights
(green lamp). If your wheelchair has
lights, both indicator lamps flash also, to
attract attention.
N ! This function works even when
the start button is switched off. ig. 17. Warning signal.
ig. 18. Speed selector
attery voltage indicator
The window display on the control
panel (fig.16) shows the following
indicator lights (from bottom to top) :
Red+Yellow+ reen = Fully charged
Red+Yellow = Half charged
Red = Charge the batteries
ig. 16. Battery voltage indicator

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Joystick
The joystick is used to regulate the
speed of the wheelchair forwards or
backwards, to turn and to brake.
The speed is regulated proportionally
by moving the joystick forwards or
backwards.
The speed is directly proportional to
the movement of the joystick (small
movement = low speed - large move-
ment = high speed).
The wheelchair is turned by moving
the joystick to the left or right.
The wheelchair is braked by moving
the joystick back to the neutral position
or letting it go. ig. 21. Joystick
Lights
Press the switch to turn on the lights of
the wheelchair.
Lights are an optional feature.
Indicators
Pressing the right or left arrow
activates the chair’s indicators.
ig. 19. Light/indicator switches
Warning horn
Press the button to sound the horn and
attract attention.
ig. 20. Horn switch
Indicators Lights

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ig. 22. Leg support
active
ig. 23. Seat lift
ig. 24. Seat tilt
ig. 25. Backrest angle
Leverman (Joystick manager)
With the help of the Leverman, you can use
the joystick to control the speed of the chair
(5 positions), seat lift, backrest angle, seat
angle and leg support. These are all the
functions that are normally controlled from
the push-buttons on the seat control panel.
Operating the Leverman
1.Switch the start button on the control
panel.
2.Press the MODE button. The battery indi-
cator lights and the speed selector lights
flash. Step the speed range up or down
by moving the joystick right or left.
3.Press MODE to move through the pro-
gram. The right foot-plate lights. Now you
can move the leg support out or in by
moving the joystick forwards or backwards.
4.Move the joystick to the right once and
the seat lamp will come on. Moving the
joystick forwards or backwards will raise
or lower the height of the seat.
5.Move the joystick to the right and both the
seat and backrest lamps light. This
means that seat adjustment is active, and
can be controlled by moving the joystick
forwards or backwards.
6.Move the joystick to the right and the
backrest lamp comes on. The backrest
angle is stepless, and is adjusted by
moving the joystick forwards or back-
wards.
7.Press the MODE button again. The pro-
gram ends and the chair is ready to drive.

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Seat lift, fig. 26:1
The seat is raised when the top part of
the seat lift button is pressed, and
lowered when the bottom part of the
button is pressed.
ackrest angle, fig. 26:2
The backrest is tilted forwards when
the top part of the backrest angle but-
ton is pressed and backwards when
the bottom part of the button is pressed.
Seat tilt angle, fig. 26:3
The seat moves forwards when the top
part of the seat tilt angle button is pres-
sed, and is angled backwards when
the bottom part of the button is pres-
sed.
Leg support, fig. 26:4
The leg support moves forwards when
the top part of the leg support button is
pressed, and backwards when the bot-
tom part of the button is pressed.
Seat control panel
The seat control panel is attached between the control panel and the right arm-
rest. The control panel and seat control panel can also be fitted to the left arm-
rest. The fig. 26 below shows the various functions.
1. Seat lift
2. Backrest angle
3. Seat angle
4. Leg support
ig. 26. Seat control panel
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Joystick
The joystick is used to regulate the speed of the wheelchair forwards or back-
wards, to turn and to brake.
Speed
The speed is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards.
The speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick.
• Small movement = low speed
• Large movement = high speed.
ig. 27. Speed Regulation