Permobil M1 User manual

Service manual English
M1

Introduction
The Service Manual is intended for qualified technical personnel who
maintain and repair Permobil power wheelchairs. This Service Manual
is not intended for end users or their caregivers, who should contact
their local Permobil dealer for any maintenance or repair needs. It is
important that anyone who performs maintenance and repairs described
in this manual reads and understands the content of this manual so that
the work is performed professionally. Always state the chassis number
when contacting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is
provided.

Te t
Produced and published by Permobil
Edition: 1
2017-09-11
Order no: 333847 en -US

How to contact Permobil
Permobil Inc.
300 Duke Drive
Lebanon, TN 37090
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fa : 800.231.3256
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Head office of the Permobil roup
Permobil AB
Bo 120
861 23 Timrå
Sweden
Tfn: [phone]
Fa : [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.permobil.com

Permobil M1 Contents
Important information ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Orderin documentation ...............................................................................................................................................8
Technical Support.........................................................................................................................................................8
Spare parts and accessories...........................................................................................................................................8
Scrappin ...................................................................................................................................................................8
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................8
Safety instructions................................................................................................................................................... 9
Descriptions of admonitions ...........................................................................................................................................9
Serial number labels ............................................................................................................................................10
Serial number label on chassis......................................................................................................................................11
Serial number label R-net power module........................................................................................................................11
Serial number label VR2 power module .........................................................................................................................11
Serial number label on the control panel ........................................................................................................................12
Repairs..................................................................................................................................................................13
Chassis .....................................................................................................................................................................14
Control panel and electronics .......................................................................................................................................61
Seat..........................................................................................................................................................................80
Adjustments ........................................................................................................................................................114
Shock absorber........................................................................................................................................................115
Seat........................................................................................................................................................................115
Bodypoint® positionin belt.......................................................................................................................................121
Backrest ..................................................................................................................................................................123
Cushions .................................................................................................................................................................126
Panel holder ............................................................................................................................................................133
Armrest...................................................................................................................................................................137
Adjustin le rest len th ............................................................................................................................................142
Footplate adjustments................................................................................................................................................142
Control system ....................................................................................................................................................144
R-net control system ..................................................................................................................................................144
Troubleshootin ..................................................................................................................................................145
Troubleshootin uide...............................................................................................................................................146
Dia nostics VR2 control panel ....................................................................................................................................147
Dia nostics R-net LED control panel.............................................................................................................................149
Wirin dia ram .................................................................................................................................................151
Joystick and power modules.......................................................................................................................................152
Power .....................................................................................................................................................................153
Actuators.................................................................................................................................................................154
Customizations ...................................................................................................................................................155
Available cushion for set seat dimension ......................................................................................................................155
Index ...................................................................................................................................................................157

Important information Permobil M1
Important information
All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are based upon
the product information available at the time this manual was released.
Pictures and illustrations used in this manual are representative e amples
and not intended to be e act depictions of the various parts of the
wheelchair.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior
notice.
If you are visually impaired, this document can be downloaded at www.
permobil.com. Use the magnifying tool in your PDF reader to achieve
desired te t and picture size.
It is also possible to obtain information concerning our products from
our website: www.permobil.com.
Orderin documentation
Should you need another copy of this manual, one may be ordered
from Permobil. Ask for the order number specified on the back cover.
Technical Support
In the event of technical problems, contact your dealer or call Permobil
Inc. USA on 1-800-736-0925.
Be prepared to provide the wheelchair serial number, located on the
chassis, to ensure proper support. See
Serial number labels , Page 10.
Spare parts and accessories
Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through your dealer.
The e pected service life of this product is five years.
Scrappin
Contact Permobil for information about scrapping agreements in force.
Warranty
Contact your dealer or Permobil Inc. USA for information about the
warranty period for this product.
Inc. Product Warranty Information sets forth the conditions of the
warranty. For further information about applicable warranties, see www.
permobilus.com/support/warranties/.
NOTICE
Unapproved replacement of parts
If any part is replaced without approval from Permobil, the wheelchair
warranty will become void. Permobil accepts no liability for any loss that
occurs as a result of a control system component being opened, adjusted or
modified without permission.
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Permobil M1 Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Descriptions of admonitions
The following admonitions describing warnings, remarks and
e planatory te ts are used throughout this manual to draw attention to
items of significant importance to safety:
DANGER!
Dan er admonition
Indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death as
well as serious damage to the product or other property.
WARNING!
Warnin admonition
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!
Caution admonition
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury as well as damage to the product or other property.
NOTICE
Notice admonition
Indicates an important but not hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage to the product or other property.
Provides information about the conditions or circumstances under which
the information given applies.
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Serial number labels Permobil M1
Serial number labels
Serial number label on chassis............................................................................................................................11
Serial number label R-net power module ...........................................................................................................11
Serial number label VR2 power module.............................................................................................................11
Serial number label on the control panel............................................................................................................12
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Permobil M1 Serial number labels
Serial number label on chassis
Figure 1. Chassis identification number label.
The serial number label is located on the lower, left hand side of the
wheelchair chassis. Look between the rim spokes.
Serial number label description
Figure 2. Serial number label.
1. Made in (country of final assembly) by (address of site of final
assembly).
2. Serial number.
3. Product type.
4. Date of assembly.
5. EAN code.
6. Maximum user weight.
Serial number label R-net power module
Figure 3. Power module ID number.
See
Power module
, Page 76 for further information.
Serial number label VR2 power module
Figure 4. Serial number label.
The serial number label is located on the back of the power module,
facing the chassis.
See for further information.
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Serial number label on the control panel
igure 5. Control panel ID number.
See for further information.
The serial number label is only visible when the panel is removed from
the panel holder.
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Permobil M1 Repairs
Repairs
Chassis..................................................................................................................................................................14
Control panel and electronics..............................................................................................................................61
Seat .......................................................................................................................................................................80
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Repairs Permobil M1
Chassis
Covers
The following tools are necessary for this task:
•Torque wrench.
•Allen socket, 3 mm.
•Allen socket, 4 mm.
•Torx key, T-20.
•Pry off-tool (flat-blade screwdriver or equivalent).
Removing chassis covers
1. Use the control panel and tilt the seat to get access to cables and
screws. If the seat is fixed use the service mode position to lift the
seat. See page 111.
2. Use the control panel to raise the leg rest. For manual leg rest, pull
out the handle to raise the leg rest.
Figure 6. On/Off symbol depending on model.
1. Switch off the main power switch on the control panel.
Figure 7. The knob is located on the rear part of the top
cover.
2. Unscrew the knob securing the top cover.
Figure 8. Slide the top cover off.
3. Slide the top cover off the chassis.
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Figure 9. The rear cover.
Figure 10. An enlargement of the rear cover going over
the rear swing arm axle.
4. Pull the rear cover off the chassis. Note that the cover is mounted
around the axles of the swing arms.
Figure 11. The two screws securing the front cover is
located besides the seat elevator’s pillar.
Figure 12. The front cover is secured by two screws
with two washers.
5. Remove the two screws and washers securing the front cover.
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Figure 13. The snap hooks are mounted in the lower
part of the chassis.
6. Pull the front cover off the chassis. Note that the cover is mounted
with snap hooks on the lower part of the chassis.
Mounting chassis covers
1. Use the control panel and tilt the seat to get access to cables and
screws. If the seat is fixed use the service mode position to lift the
seat. See page 111.
2. Use the control panel to raise the leg rest. For manual leg rest, pull
out the handle to raise the leg rest.
Figure 14. On/Off symbol depending on model.
3. Switch off the main power switch on the control panel.
Figure 15. The rear cover.
Figure 16. An enlargement of the rear cover going over
the rear swing arm axle.
4. Mount the rear cover onto the chassis by positioning the cover on
the swing arms axles.
5. Secure the cover by pressing its upper part against the Velcro tape
strip on the back of the chassis.
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Figure 17. Snap hooks and its fixing point in the lower
part of the chassis.
Figure 18. The lower screws of the chassis have to
match the holes in the extrudes of the front cover.
6. Mount the front cover onto the chassis. Note that the cover is
mounted with snap hooks on the lower part of the chassis. Position
the cover making sure the fixing points are correctly positioned with
the corresponding holes of the chassis.
Figure 19. The two holes for the screws is located
besides the seat tilt’s pillar.
Figure 20. The front cover is secured by two screws
with two washers.
7. Screw in the two screws together with the washers. Tightening
torque: 2.1 lb.ft.
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Figure 21. Slide the top cover onto the chassis
8. Slide the top cover onto the chassis and at the same time press the
rear edge of it downwards to make sure it hooks onto the rear cover.
Figure 22. The knob is located on the rear part of the
top chassis cover.
9. Attach the knob holding the cover and tighten it together with the
washer.
Removing fenders
Figure 23. On/Off symbol depending on model.
1. Switch off the main power switch on the control panel.
Figure 24. Use a screwdriver or equivalent.
Figure 25. Pry off the accent cover carefully.
2. Use a screwdriver or equivalent and carefully pry off the accent
cover.
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Figure 26. The screw is positioned in a countersunk
hole underneath the accent cover.
3. Remove the screw holding the front of the fender.
Figure 27. The fenders are fitted with two knobs.
4. Remove the two knobs holding the fenders.
Figure 28. Pull off the fenders.
5. Pull the fenders off the chassis.
Mounting fenders
Figure 29. On/Off symbol depending on model.
1. Switch off the main power switch on the control panel.
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Figure 30. Place the fender on the drive unit.
2. Mount the fenders onto the chassis.
Figure 31. The fenders are fitted with two knobs.
3. Assemble the two knobs holding the fenders without tightening
them.
Figure 32. The positioning of the screw.
4. Tighten the screw in the countersink hole in the front of the fender.
Tightening torque: 2.1 lb.ft.
Figure 33. Accent cover.
5. Attach the accent cover. Start with inner snap hook and pinch the
accent cover to mount the middle snap hook next. And then the
outer snap hook will go in its position automatically.
6. Manually tighten the two knobs holding the fenders.
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