Permobil M Corpus VS User manual

M Corpus VS
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 71.
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: 1
Date: 2023 04 17
Order no: 340288 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 afety 18
3.1 Types of warning signs 18
3.2 Warning signs 18
3.3 Contraindications 21
3.4 Labels 22
4 Wheelchair usage 24
4.1 Driving the wheelchair 24
4.2 Seat functions 27
4.3 Charging the batteries 32
4.4 Freewheel mode 33
4.5 Vehicle transportation 34
4.6 Air transportation 36
4.7 Main circuit breaker 38
4.8 Wheelchair storage 38
4.9 Manual adjustments 39
4.9.1 Headrest 39
4.9.2 Headrest with link hardware 41
4.9.3 Removing the backrest 44
4.9.4 Armrest 44
4.9.5 Footplates 49
4.9.6 Lumbar support 50
4.9.7 Trunk support 51
4.9.8 Chest support 52
4.9.9 Knee support 53
4.9.10 Rotational panel holder 54
4.9.11 Parallel panel holder 57
4.9.12 Positioning belt 59
5 Maintenance 60
5.1 Maintenance and inspection schedule 61
5.2 Cleaning 62
5.3 Inflating the drive wheel tires 63
5.4 Positioning belt 63
6 Troubleshooting 64
7 General information 66
7.1 Warranty 66
7.2 Standards and regulations 66
7.3 Electromagnetic interference 66
7.4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
statement 67
7.5 Industry Canada statement 68
7.6 Reporting incidents 69
7.7 Scrapping and recycling 69
7.8 Technical specifications 70

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 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. 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 on the overview image are
described in more detail throughout the manual.
The M Corpus VS is a mid wheel drive power
wheelchair for outdoor and indoor use. It has a
standing function. 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. Headrest
B. Backrest
C. Chest support
D. Control panel
E. Seat
F. Knee support
G. Leg rest
H. Footplate
I. Armrest
J. Chassis
K. Serial number label
L. Drive wheel
M. Caster wheel
Overview 5

2.1 Wheelchair specification
Product name: M Corpus V
Model version: 1
Wheelchair class: B
Sitting position
Height: 835–1810 mm (33"–71")
Width: 650–790 mm (25.5"–31")
Length: 1220 mm (48")
Standing position
Height: 1810 mm (71")
Width: 790 mm (31")
Length: 1220 mm (48")
Smallest transportation size
Height: 835 mm (33")
Width: 650–790 mm (25.5"–31")
Length: 825 mm (32.5)
Weight specification
Wheelchair with batteries: 201 kg (443 lb.)
Maximum user weight: 120 kg (265 lb.)
6Overview

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
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/
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