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/
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 turn signals are
optional.
Front reflectors
Rear reflectors
Side 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.
Overview 11

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 63.
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 34.
Overview 13

2.9 erial 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 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 authorized by Permobil.
Overview 15

2.11 pare parts
Spare parts must be ordered through your dealer.
Only use spare parts that are authorized 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 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! Follow the warnings and
instructions
Follow the warnings and instructions in this user manual. If you
do not, it can lead to bodily injury.
WARNING! Only use the standing function
on level ground
Only use the standing function on level ground. If you do not,
the wheelchair can lose traction or become less stable and
injure you.
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.
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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.
WARNING! Pay attention to release
mechanisms
Adjust your restraint system such that the release mechanisms
cannot be pressed during a crash. If you do not, it can 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 seatbelt, 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 can 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 paths can be too small for your wheelchair
to navigate through them.
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.
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.
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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! 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 can affect the wheelchair’s
maneuverability 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 can become less stable and injure you.
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 can lead to
personal injury or property damage.
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