Permobil F3 Corpus User manual

F3 Corpus
User manual |British English

Welcome to the Permobil family
We hope that you enjoy your new powered 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 Ltd.
Unit 7, Polaris Centre, 41 Brownfields
Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1AN
United Kingdom
[phone]
[phone]
[email protected]
www.permobil.com
Production units. See page 72.
Local offices. See page 73.
Head office of the Permobil Group
Permobil AB
Per Uddéns väg 20
SE 861 36 Timrå
Sweden
[phone]
[email protected]
www.permobil.com
Produced and published by Permobil
Edition: 2
Date: 2023 11 06
Order no: 340056 eng UK

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 afety 18
3.1 Types of warning signs 18
3.2 Warning signs 18
3.3 Labels 21
4 Wheelchair usage 24
4.1 Driving the wheelchair 24
4.2 Support wheels 27
4.3 Seat functions 27
4.4 Charging the batteries 32
4.5 Freewheel mode 33
4.6 Vehicle transportation 33
4.7 Air transportation 37
4.8 Rail transportation 38
4.9 Main circuit breaker 39
4.10 Wheelchair storage 39
4.11 Manual adjustments 40
4.11.1 Headrest 40
4.11.2 Headrest with link hardware 42
4.11.3 Backrest tilt 44
4.11.4 Removing the backrest 45
4.11.5 Armrest 45
4.11.6 Leg support tilt 50
4.11.7 Footplates 50
4.11.8 Lumbar support 52
4.11.9 Trunk support 53
4.11.10 Knee support 54
4.11.11 Rotational panel holder 55
4.11.12 Parallel panel holder 58
4.11.13 Positioning belt 60
5 Maintenance 61
5.1 Maintenance and inspection schedule 62
5.2 Cleaning 63
5.3 Inflating the drive wheel tyres 64
5.4 Inflating the castor wheel tyres 65
5.5 Positioning belt 65
6 Restrictions and limitations 66
7 Troubleshooting 67
8 General information 69
8.1 Guarantee 69
8.2 Standards and regulations 69
8.3 Reporting incidents 69
8.4 Disposal and recycling 69
8.5 EU declaration of conformity 70
8.6 Technical specifications 71

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. You must also read and understand the user
manuals for your specific accessories before you use your
wheelchair. This user manual and additional product
information are available at www.permobil.com or via 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. If the wheelchair has
an unexpected impact on your health, contact your healthcare
provider.
The illustrations in this user manual are generic and may not be
exact depictions of your wheelchair.
4Introduction

2 Overview
This chapter gives you an overview of your
wheelchair. The parts in the overview illustration
are described in more detail throughout the
manual.
The F3 Corpus is a front wheel drive, power
wheelchair for outdoor and indoor use. It is
intended for people limited to a seated position.
The expected service life of this product is five
years.
A. Armrest
B. Control panel
C. Seat
D. Light
E. Leg support
F. Support wheel
G. Footplate
H. Headrest
I. Backrest
J. Chassis
K. Castor wheel
L. Drive wheel
M. Serial number label
Overview 5

2.1 Wheelchair specification
Product name: F3 Corpus
Model version: 3
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: 150 kg (330 lb.)
The maximum user weight can vary depending on
the wheelchair configuration.
6Overview

2.2 Tool bag
The wheelchair comes with a tool bag for
maintenance and adjustments. It contains the
following tools:
Spanner
general maintenance
11 mm
13 mm
Allen keys
general maintenance and seat adjustment
2−6 mm
Socket spanner
general maintenance
15 mm
Valve adapter
Inflating the castor wheel tyres
Overview 7

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/
8Overview

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
Your power wheelchair has a Power Platform,
which contains a radio transmitter. In certain
areas, radio transmission is not allowed and your
wheelchair must be set to flight mode .
For more information, see the user manual of your
control panel:
https://documentation.permobil.com/
manuals/control_panels/
10 Overview

2.6 Lights and reflectors
The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors at the
front, the rear, and the sides.
Front lights, rear lights, and indicators are
optional.
Front reflectors
Rear reflectors
Side reflectors
Overview 11

2.7 Wheels
The wheelchair drive wheels have pneumatic
tyres or flat free (foam filled) tyres. The castor
wheels have pneumatic tyres or solid
polyurethane tyres.
Pneumatic tyres
Flat free (foam filled) tyres
Inflating the pneumatic tyres. See page 64.
12 Overview

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 33.
Overview 13

2.9 erial number label
The serial number label is located on the lower,
left hand side of the wheelchair chassis. An
additional serial number label is located on the
seat tilt . You may need to tilt the seat to see
the serial number label.
The contents of the serial number label are
described on page 22.
14 Overview

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 authorised by Permobil.
Overview 15

2.11 pare parts
Spare parts must be ordered through Permobil.
Only use spare parts that are authorised by
Permobil.
16 Overview

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
-
1 .
2 .
3 .
4 .
Overview 17

3 afety
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 user manual or from failure to
exercise good judgement.
The following warnings are referenced throughout this user
manual. Whenever you see the exclamation mark 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! Follow the warnings and
instructions
Follow the warnings and instructions in this user manual. If you
fail to do so, it could lead to bodily 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, it
can lead to bodily injury or death.
WARNING! Use tie down points and
docking systems properly
Make sure that you use tie down points and docking systems
properly. If you do not use them properly, it can lead to bodily
injury or death.
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WARNING! Pay attention to release
mechanisms
Adjust your restraint system such that the release mechanisms
cannot be pressed during a crash. If you fail to do so, it could
lead to bodily injury or death.
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. If you use positioning
aids as a seat belt, it can lead to bodily injury or death.
WARNING! Use positioning aids at all times
Use securely fastened positioning aids, including your position
ing belt, at all times. If you do not, you can sustain bodily
injuries.
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 may become less stable and injure you.
WARNING! Remain aware of your
wheelchair’s dimensions
Always remain aware of your wheelchair’s dimensions. Some
emergency exits or routes can be too small for your wheelchair
to navigate through them.
IMPORTANT! 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.
WARNING! Avoid steep slopes
Do not drive the wheelchair on slopes steeper than 10°. If you
do, the wheelchair may 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 may
get injured or cause property damage.
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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! No passengers
Do not use the wheelchair to carry passengers, regardless of
their age or weight. If you do, it could affect the wheelchair’s
manoeuverability and stability.
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 may become less stable and injure you.
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 may cause injury.
IMPORTANT! Do not use a damaged
wheelchair
If the wheelchair or its accessories have suffered transportation
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 may 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 pinching
accidents. Do not put any part of your body between moving
parts.
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