Permobil F3 Corpus User manual

F3 Corpus
User manual |American English

Welcome to the Permobil family
We hope that you enjoy your new power wheelchair.
Permobil's founder, Dr. Per Uddén, believed that every person
has the right to have his or her disability compensated as far as
possible using the same technology that we all use in our
everyday life. Your new wheelchair is a state of the art
medical device designed to achieve this goal by providing
unparalleled convenience, comfort, and technology.
How to contact Permobil
Permobil Inc.
300 Duke Drive
Lebanon, TN 37090
USA
[phone]
[phone]
[email protected]
www.permobil.com
Production units. See page 74.
Local offices. See page 75.
Head office of the Permobil group
Permobil AB
Per Uddéns väg 20
861 36 Timrå
Sweden
[phone]
[email protected]
www.permobil.com
Produced and published by Permobil
Edition: 7
Date: 2021-05-03
Order no: 335299 eng-US

1 Introduction 4
2 Overview 5
2.1 Wheelchair specification 6
2.2 Tool bag 7
2.3 General control panel 8
2.4 Omni2 9
2.5 Connected wheelchair 10
2.6 Lights and reflectors 11
2.7 Wheels 12
2.8 Tie-down points 13
2.9 Serial number label 14
2.10 Accessories 15
2.11 Spare parts 16
2.12 User manual 17
3 Safety 18
3.1 Types of warning signs 18
3.2 Warning signs 18
3.3 Labels 26
4 Wheelchair usage 28
4.1 Driving the wheelchair 28
4.2 Support wheels 30
4.3 Seat functions 31
4.4 Charging the batteries 35
4.5 Freewheel mode 36
4.6 Vehicle transportation 36
4.7 Air transportation 39
4.8 Main circuit breaker 41
4.9 Wheelchair storage 41
4.10 Manual adjustments 42
4.10.1 Headrest 42
4.10.2 Headrest with link hardware 44
4.10.3 Backrest tilt 46
4.10.4 Removing the backrest 47
4.10.5 Armrest 47
4.10.6 Leg rest tilt 52
4.10.7 Footplates 52
4.10.8 Lumbar support 54
4.10.9 Trunk support 55
4.10.10 Knee support 56
4.10.11 Rotational panel holder 57
4.10.12 Parallel panel holder 59
4.10.13 Positioning belt 61
5 Maintenance 62
5.1 Maintenance and inspection schedule 63
5.2 Cleaning 65
5.3 Inflating the drive wheel tires 67
5.4 Positioning belt 67
6 Restrictions and limitations 68
7 Troubleshooting 69
8 General information 71
8.1 Warranty 71
8.2 Standards and regulations 71
8.3 Electromagnetic interference 71
8.4 Reporting incidents 72
8.5 Scrapping and recycling 72
8.6 Technical specifications 73

1 Introduction
Before you use your wheelchair for the first time, you must
read and understand the contents of this user manual. It
instructs you on how to properly and safely use and care for
your wheelchair. This user manual and additional information
concerning our products are available at www.permobil.com or
by telephone.
Your power wheelchair is a complex medical device prescribed
to you by your healthcare provider and configured to meet
your needs. Permobil is not responsible for inappropriate
prescription or selection of models or features, or for improper
use of or modifications to the wheelchair.
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2 Overview
This chapter gives you an overview of your
wheelchair. The parts on the overview image are
described in more detail throughout the manual.
The F3 Corpus is a front wheel drive power
wheelchair for outdoor and indoor driving. It is
intended for people limited to a seated position.
It is not an all terrain vehicle and must be used in
accordance with the restrictions outlined in this
user manual.
The expected service life of this product is five
years.
A. Armrest
B. Control panel
C. Seat
D. Light
E. Leg rest
F. Support wheel
G. Footplate
H. Headrest
I. Backrest
J. Chassis
K. Caster wheel
L. Drive wheel
M. Serial number label
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2.1 Wheelchair specification
Product name: F3 Corpus
Wheelchair class: B
Height, width, and length
Height: 960–1170 mm (38"–46")
Width: 650–790 mm (25.5"–31")
Length: 1120 mm (44")
Smallest transportation size
Height: 850 mm (33.5")
Width: 650–790 mm (25.5"–31")
Length: 920 mm (36")
Weight specification
Wheelchair with batteries: 172 kg (379 lb.)
Maximum user weight: 136 kg (300 lb.)
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2.2 Tool bag
The wheelchair comes with a tool bag for
maintenance and adjustments. It contains the
following tools:
Wrench
general maintenance
11 mm
13 mm
Allen keys
general maintenance and seat adjustment
2–6 mm
Socket wrench
general maintenance
15 mm
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2.3 General control panel
Joystick
Example of button functions
A. On/off
B. Horn
C. Decrease maximum speed
D. Increase maximum speed
For more information, see the user manual of
your control panel:
https://documentation.permobil.com/
manuals/control_panels/
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2.4 Omni2
Your wheelchair can be equipped with an
Omni2. An Omni2 is a device that makes it
possible to operate the wheelchair with
something other than a standard joystick.
Button configuration for Omni2.
A. On/off
B. Profile
C. Minus (−)
D. Settings
E. LCD screen
F. Mode
G. Navigation
H. Plus (+)
For more information, see the user manual of
your Omni2 on the website of Curtiss Wright:
http://support.pgdt.com/omni2 manual.
pdf
Overview - 9

2.5 Connected wheelchair
ConnectMe contains a radio transmitter. In
certain areas, radio transmission is not allowed
and ConnectMe must be set to flight mode .
For more information, see the user manual of
your control panel:
https://documentation.permobil.com/
manuals/control_panels/
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2.6 Lights and reflectors
The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors at the
front and rear.
Front lights, rear lights, and turn signals are
optional.
Front reflectors
Rear reflectors
If the wheelchair is equipped with lights,
Permobil recommends that you use them
whenever you drive near public rights of way.
Do not drive in the dark unless your wheelchair
is equipped with lights. When you drive in the
dark, be extra cautious. Additionally, use your
lights as required by local law.
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2.7 Wheels
The wheelchair drive wheels have pneumatic
tires or flat free (foam filled) tires. The caster
wheels have pneumatic tires or solid
polyurethane tires.
Pneumatic tires
Flat free (foam filled) tires
Inflating the pneumatic tires. See page 67.
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2.8 Tie-down points
The wheelchair is equipped with four tie down
points used for transportation . Two in
the front and two in the rear .
Vehicle transportation. See page 36.
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2.9 Serial number label
The serial number label is located on the lower,
left side of the wheelchair chassis. An additional
serial number label is located on the seat lift. You
may need to lift the seat for better visibility.
The contents of the serial number label are
described on page 26.
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2.10 Accessories
Accessories for Permobil products are subject to
continuous development. Contact your nearest
Permobil dealer for more information on the
accessories available for your product. Only use
accessories that are authorized by Permobil.
Overview - 15

2.11 Spare parts
Spare parts must be ordered through your dealer.
Only use spare parts that are authorized by
Permobil.
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2.12 User manual
Main text area
Main illustration area
Text correlates to the illustration to the right
Tool list
Instruction steps
Warning sign
Chapter and page number
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1 .
2 .
3 .
4 .
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3 Safety
Your wheelchair is a complex medical device and must be used
safely. This chapter contains important information about how
to safely use your wheelchair.
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 or from failure to
exercise good judgment.
The following warnings are referenced throughout this user
manual. Anytime you see the exclamation point symbol, refer
back to this chapter to review the appropriate warning.
3.1 Types of warning signs
The following types of warning signs are used in this manual:
WARNING!
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!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage to the product or other property.
IMPORTANT!
Indicates important information.
3.2 Warning signs
WARNING! Do not overload the
wheelchair
Do not use the wheelchair to pull any kind of object and never
hang excessive weights on the wheelchair. If you do, the
wheelchair can become less stable and injure you.
IMPORTANT! Do not drive on public roads
Do not drive the wheelchair on public streets or roads. Your
wheelchair is not an automobile. Obey all local pedestrian
rules and always drive your wheelchair defensively.
WARNING! Do not modify the wheelchair
Do not modify your wheelchair or any of its components. Your
wheelchair has been configured specifically for your needs as
prescribed by your healthcare provider. Special skills, training,
and knowledge are needed to set up, modify, and repair the
wheelchair.
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WARNING! Avoid steep slopes
Do not drive the wheelchair on slopes steeper than 10°. If you
do, the wheelchair can become less stable and injure you. For
maximum performance and stability, use caution on slopes
steeper than 6°.
WARNING! Use freewheel mode
cautiously
Freewheel mode should only be used on level ground and
when an attendant is present to control the wheelchair. If you
use freewheel mode on an incline or without an attendant,
you can get injured or cause property damage.
WARNING! Replace damaged charging
components
If either the charger plug or charger socket becomes
damaged, both must be replaced by qualified personnel.
Excessive heat in either the charger plug or socket indicates
damage.
WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum
user weight
Do not drive the wheelchair if you exceed the maximum user
weight. If you do, the wheelchair can harm you or break.
WARNING! Drive extra carefully when
lifted or tilted
If the seat or backrest is lifted or tilted on flat ground, drive at a
low speed. If the seat or backrest is lifted or tilted, do not drive
the wheelchair on slopes or over obstacles. If you do, the
wheelchair can become less stable and injure you.
WARNING! Do not cross obstacles at an
angle
Do not cross obstacles at an angle. If you do, the wheelchair
can become less stable and injure you.
WARNING! Use positioning aids at all
times
Use securely fastened positioning aids, including your posi-
tioning belt, at all times. If you do not, you can sustain bodily
injuries.
WARNING! Positioning aids do not replace
seatbelts
Wheelchair positioning aids do not replace vehicle mounted
seatbelts. In a traffic accident, they do not provide the same
protection as vehicle mounted seatbelts.
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WARNING! Do not remove the support
wheels
Do not remove the support wheels. If you do, the wheelchair is
more likely to tip forward, which can cause injury.
WARNING! Vehicle seating requirements
When you use the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle, it must be
forward-facing and you must use a three-point belt restraint,
including a shoulder and pelvic belt, to reduce the risk of head
and chest impacts with vehicle components. The wheelchair is
only designed and tested for use in this configuration. If the
wheelchair is used in another vehicle seating configuration,
you can be injured or your wheelchair can be damaged.
CAUTION! Do not use a damaged
wheelchair
If the wheelchair or its accessories have suffered trans-
portation damage, damage during driving, or damage from
other causes, you must inform Permobil as soon as possible
and immediately stop using your wheelchair. There is a risk
that the wheelchair or its accessories can no longer be used
safely. Contact your service provider or Permobil for further
information.
WARNING! Keep the electronics dry
Make sure that the electronics are not exposed to moisture. If
any of the shrouds or the joystick boot have cracks or tears,
replace them immediately. Exposure to moisture can cause
the wheelchair to short-circuit or catch fire, which can lead to
personal injury or property damage.
WARNING! Do not get pinched
The wheelchair is heavy and contains many moving parts,
which means that you can be pinched when you adjust the
wheelchair or if you use the wheelchair incorrectly. When you
see this warning, be mindful of your body location to avoid
being pinched. Do not put any part of your body between
moving parts.
WARNING! Use leg rest tilt cautiously
Do not use the leg rest tilt when a knee support is in place. If
you do, it can lead to bodily injury.
IMPORTANT! Armrest falling rearward
Some combinations of armrest height and armrest angle can
cause the armrest to fall rearward when the backrest is tilted.
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