Permobil ICS seat 336632 User manual

User manual British English
ICS seat

Introduction
This user manual covers the functions of your ICS seat control panel
and is intended as an extension to your power wheelchair’s user
manual.
Please read and follow all instructions and warnings in all manuals
supplied with your power wheelchair and its accessories. Incorrect
use may both injure the user and damage the wheelchair. In order to
reduce these risks read all documentation supplied carefully in
particular the safety instructions and their warning texts.
It is also of the utmost importance that you devote sufficient time to
getting acquainted with the various buttons functions and steering
controls; the different seat adjustment possibilities etc. of your
wheelchair and its accessories before you begin using it.
All information photographs illustrations and specifications are
based upon the product information available at the time these
operating instructions were created. Photographs and illustrations
used in these operating instructions are representative examples and
not intended to be exact depictions of the relevant parts.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior
notice.

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Produced and published by Permobil
Edition: 1
Date: 2019-12-16
Order no: 336632 eng- K

How to contact Permobil
Permobil Ltd. Tel.: [phone]
Regus 6th floor Fax: [phone]
2 Kingdom Street Email: [email protected]
Paddington
W2 6BD
London
United Kingdom
Head office of the Permobil group
Permobil AB
Per Uddéns väg 20
SE 861 36 Timrå
Sweden
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.permobil.com

ICS seat Contents
1 Warnings.................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 ICS seat control panel..............................................................................................................................11
2.1 General.............................................................................................................................................11
2.1.1 Feedback...........................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Functions ...........................................................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Seat lift..............................................................................................................................................14
2.2.2 Backrest angle....................................................................................................................................14
2.2.3 Seat tilt..............................................................................................................................................14
2.2.4 Forward tilt ........................................................................................................................................15
2.2.5 Leg support angle ...............................................................................................................................15
2.2.6 Powered adjustable leg length ..............................................................................................................15
2.2.7 Seat-to-floor function...........................................................................................................................16
2.2.8 Standing function................................................................................................................................16
2.2.9 Power footplates .................................................................................................................................17
2.2.10 Power transfer ....................................................................................................................................17
2.2.11 Shift..................................................................................................................................................17
2.2.12 Memory function.................................................................................................................................18

ICS seat Warnings
1 Warnings
WARNING!
Environmental conditions
Protect the wheelchair from exposure to any type of moisture, including
rain, snow, mud or spray.
If any of the covers or the joystick boot has cracks or tears, it must be
replaced immediately. ailure to do so may allow moisture to enter the
electronics and cause personal injury or property damage, including fire.
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2 ICS seat control panel
2.1 General
igure 1. ICS seat control panels, the topmost equipped
with push buttons and the lower with paddle switches.
The seat’s powered functions may be controlled from the drive
system control panel. On seats equipped with the control system
ICS the powered functions may also be controlled from the ICS
control panel.
The seat’s powered functions are controlled from the control panel.
The control system may be in the form of push buttons or toggle
switches for those users who find them easier to manoeuvre. Move
the toggle switch forward to operate the front button and backward
to operate the rear button. The button box functions described here
apply to conventional push buttons but the functions are the same
regardless of control system design.
Each switch location can have two functions and the symbol for the
active function is lit. Change functions with the shift function.
NOTICE
Functions vary
The number of available functions will vary depending on how the
wheelchair and seat are equipped.
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2.1.1 Feedback
The control panel provides feedback regarding the available seat
functions active seat function inhibits active drive speed limits and
active drive inhibits through its LEDs.
The LED above the switch can assume three states:
1. Off
The function icon is extinguished or off. This means the
function is not currently active. Toggle selection of the left or
right seat functions with the Shift Switch
2. Steady LED
A steady LED provides the user with information concerning
drive speed.
• A steady green LED means the chair can be driven at full
speed.
• A steady yellow LED signifies that the drive speed is limited
due to the position of this actuator.
• A steady red LED means the drive is inhibited due to the
position of this actuator.
3. Flashing LED
A flashing LED provides the user with actuator-related
information.
• A flashing green LED signifies a special or extended feature.
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• A flashing yellow LED means the seat function is inhibited in
one direction due to a safety limit. The switches below the
icon will only move the seat in the safe direction.
• A flashing red LED means an actuator error has been
detected. Depending on the type of error the switches below
may or may not operate the seat function. Note the
circumstances when this indication occurs as this information
may help your service provider. Contact your service
provider for additional assistance as service may be necessary.
2.2 Functions
WARNING!
Risk of pinching while using seat functions
There is a risk of crush-point accidents when using the powered seat
functions. Make absolutely sure that nothing gets stuck between moving
parts. ailure to do so may lead to personal injury.
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2.2.1 Seat lift
igure 2. Seat lift.
The seat can be raised by pressing the upper part of the button and
lowered by pressing the lower part.
2.2.2 Backrest angle
igure 3. Backrest angle.
The backrest can be reclined by pressing the lower part of the button
and brought back by pressing the upper part.
2.2.3 Seat tilt
igure 4. Seat tilt.
The seat can be tilted backward by pressing the lower part of the
button and forward by pressing the upper part.
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2.2.4 Forward tilt
igure 5. orward tilt.
The seat can be tilted forward by pressing the upper part of the
button and backward by pressing the lower part. When the seat is
being tilted forward or backward the seat will stop when it reaches
neutral position. To keep moving forward or backward from neutral
position press the same button again.
2.2.5 Leg support angle
igure 6. Leg support angle.
The leg support can be tilted forward by pressing the upper part of
the button and backwards by pressing the lower part.
2.2.6 Powered ad ustable leg length
igure 7. Power adjustable leg length.
The footplate can be raised by pressing the upper part of the button
and lowered by pressing the lower part.
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2.2.7 Seat-to-floor function
igure 8. Seat to floor function.
The seat can be lowered to the floor by pressing the upper part of
the button and raised by pressing the lower part.
2.2.8 Standing function
igure 9. Standing function.
The seat can be raised to standing position by pressing the upper part
of the button and lowered to sitting position by pressing the lower
part.
The standing function can be configured to suit each user by pre-
programming one of the three possible standing sequences.
The symbol on the left shows the standing sequence which starts by
straightening the user’s hips and legs before raising the user to a
standing position. This sequence minimizes pressure on the user’s
knees.
The symbol on the right shows the standing sequence which raises
the user directly from a sitting position.
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2.2.9 Power footplates
igure 10. Power footplates.
The footplates can be raised by pressing the lower part of the button
and lowered by pressing the upper part.
2.2.10 Power transfer
igure 11. Power transfer footplate.
The footplate can be lowered at the same time as the seat lift is raised
by pressing the upper part of the button. Pressing the lower part of
the button will raise the footplate and at the same time lower the seat
lift. This function can help the user get in and out of the wheelchair.
2.2.11 Shift
igure 12. Shift.
Change the control button functions by pressing the Shift button.
Change the function back again by pressing the Shift button. The
symbol for the active function will light up.
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2.2.12 Memory function
igure 13. Memory function.
ICS control panels equipped with memory can store and recall up to
three seat positions. A seat function (e.g. power tilt power recline
power legs etc.) can only memorise a position if it has an actuator
with position feedback installed.
2.2.12.1 Return to a preset position
igure 14. Memory function.
1. Enter memory mode by pressing and holding the memory
button (8) for two seconds. While in memory mode the
memory LED flashes green.
2. Press and hold the appropriate Recall button (1 2 or 3) to move
the seating system to the preferred preset position. As a safety
feature releasing a Recall button stops actuator movement.
When the stored position is reached. the actuator movement
stops the LED above the memory position lights up green and
the control panel beeps.
3. Return to standard seat function operating mode by pressing the
Memory button (8).
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2.2.12.2 Storing memory
igure 15. Memory function.
Before storing a seating position in the memory configure the seat
system in the desired position.
1. Enter memory mode by pressing and holding the memory
button (8) for two seconds. While in the memory mode the
LED flashes green.
2. Press and hold button (4) until the LED immediately to the left
of the Memory LED lights up green. Memory is now enabled
and ready to memorise a seat position.
3. Press and hold the desired Store button (5 6 or 7) for three
seconds to memorise the current seat position. The LED above
the memory position will light up red and the control panel will
beep once the memory is successfully stored.
4. Return to standard seat function operating mode by pressing the
Memory button (8).
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