Permobil M5 Corpus User manual

User’s Manual English
M5 Corpus

Dear Permobil user
We congratulate you on your choice of power wheelchair. Our goal
is for you to continue to feel satisfied with your choice of both
vendor and product. Your power wheelchair is designed to give you
the highest possible comfort and safety while meeting both safety
and environmental requirements.
Before you begin using your wheelchair, it is important that you
read and understand the contents of these operating instructions, and
in particular the safety instructions.

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Produced and published by Permobil
Edition: 1
2017-03-22
Order no: 332730 eng-US

ow to contact Permobil
Permobil nc.
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Lebanon, TN 37090
USA
Phone: [phone]
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E-mail: [email protected]
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ead office of the Permobil group
Permobil AB
Box 120
861 23 Timrå
Sweden
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Web: www.permobil.com

User’s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Contents
Contents
Important information ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................13
Design and function.........................................................................................................................................45
Settings and adjustments.................................................................................................................................65
Permobil Joystick Module for R-net.................................................................................................................89
R-net LED control panel .................................................................................................................................139
ICS seat control panel....................................................................................................................................149
andling ........................................................................................................................................................159
Transporting the wheelchair .........................................................................................................................181
Maintenance and repairs..............................................................................................................................191
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................245
Technical specifications.................................................................................................................................246
Restrictions and limitations............................................................................................................................251
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................259

Contents User’s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus
Stickers ...........................................................................................................................................................271

User’s Manual Permobil M5 Corpus Important information
Important information
Before you begin using your wheelchair, it is important that you
read and understand the content of these operating instructions, and
in particular the safety instructions.
These operating instructions are primarily intended to acquaint you
with the functions and characteristics of the wheelchair and how to
use them in the best manner possible. They also contain important
safety and maintenance information, as well as describing possible
problems that can arise while using the wheelchair.
Always keep these operating instructions within convenient reach
when using your product, as the need for important information
may arise concerning its use, safety and maintenance.
t is also possible to obtain information concerning our products
from our website: www.permobil.com.
All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are based
upon the product information available at the time these operating
instructions were printed. Pictures and illustrations used in these
operating instructions are representative examples and not intended
to be exact depictions of the various parts of the power wheelchair.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior
notice.
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f you are visually impaired, this document can be downloaded at
www.permobil.com. Use the magnifying tool in your PDF reader to
achieve desired text and picture size.
Ordering documentation
Should you need another copy of this manual, one may be ordered
from Permobil. Ask for the article number specified on the back
cover.
Technical Support
n the event of technical problems, contact your dealer or call
Permobil nc. USA on 1-800-736-0925.
Be prepared to provide the wheelchair’s serial number, located on
the chassis, to ensure proper support. See
Serial number labels .
Spare parts and accessories
Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through your dealer.
The expected service life of this product is five years.
Scrapping
Contact Permobil for information about scrapping agreements in
force.
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Warranty
A warranty registration card is attached to each new product.
Permobil nc. Product Warranty nformation sets forth the
conditions of the warranty.
Contact your dealer or Permobil nc. USA for information about
the warranty period for this product.
Reporting incidents
f an incident occurs, please contact your nearest Permobil
representative. This is usually the same person you were in contact
with at the time of purchase. To get in touch with your contact, use
the link at www.permobil.com. Open your country page and the
contact page. The page provides the necessary contact information
and a document to help you provide us with the information we
need to investigate the incident. Provide as much of the information
as possible; it will be of great help to us.
Product approval
This product fulfills the requirements of EN 12184, EN 1021-1, EN
1021-2, SO 7176-9, SO 7176–14, SO 7176-16 and SO 7176-19.
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Safety instructions
A power wheelchair is a motorized vehicle and special care must
therefore be taken when using it.
Please read and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual
before operating your power wheelchair. ncorrect use may both
injure the user and damage the wheelchair. n order to reduce these
risks, read the User’s Manual carefully, in particular the safety
instructions and their warning texts.
Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property damage
resulting from any person’s failure to follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual. Permobil is not responsible for injuries or
damage resulting from failure to exercise good judgment.
The final selection and purchasing decision about the type of power
wheelchair to be used is the responsibility of the user and his or her
healthcare professional. Permobil is not responsible for inappropriate
selections of models or features or improper mountings on the
wheelchair.
Your power wheelchair was configured specifically for your needs as
prescribed by your healthcare provider. Contact your healthcare
provider to get changes in seat position or other adjustments made.
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t 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.
Do not undertake your own first test drive without making sure help
is available in the immediate vicinity should you need it.
Preparing for use
n order to make sure that nothing happened to your Permobil
product while it was being shipped to you, check the following
items before beginning to use it:
• that all products ordered are included in the delivery, including
operating instructions and possible additional documentation. f
you suspect that something is missing, contact your supplier or
Permobil for more information as soon as possible.
• that no transportation-related or other damage has occurred to
the product or its accessories. f you discover that something is
damaged or appears to be incorrect in some other way, contact
your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon as
possible before you continue the checks.
We recommend that you charge your wheelchair’s batteries before
you begin using it.
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Always make sure that tires are inflated properly before driving.
f you perceive the wheelchair to be behaving in an unexpected
manner or if you suspect that something is wrong, abort the test
drive as soon as possible, switch off the wheelchair and get in touch
with your service contact or Permobil for more information.
Definition of admonitions
The following admonitions describing warnings, remarks and
explanatory texts are used throughout this manual to draw attention
to items of significant importance to safety:
DANGER!
The Danger admonition
Indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
as well as serious damage to the product or other property.
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WARNING!
The Warning admonition
Indicates a ha ardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death as well as damage to the product or other property.
CAUTION!
The Caution admonition
Indicates a ha ardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury as well as damage to the product or other property.
NOTICE
The Notice admonition
Indicates an important but not ha ardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in damage to the product or other property.
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Provides information about the conditions or circumstances under
which the given information applies.
Warnings and precautions
CAUTION!
Operation, driving
Permobil recommends the use of wheelchair lights at all times whenever the
user is riding near public rights of way. Use extreme caution when driving
near unprotected edges, drops or on elevated surfaces. Unintended
movement or excessive speed in such areas can lead to personal injury or
property damage.
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CAUTION!
Operation
Do not drive the wheelchair over any curbs or obstacles higher than
specified in the technical specifications section of the manual. When
driving over a curb or similarly elevated surface, cross it at a 90 degree
angle (perpendicular). Crossing such surfaces at any other angle may
result in the wheelchair‘s tipping.
Reduce your speed when driving on uneven terrain or soft surfaces. Never
use your wheelchair on stairs or escalators. Always take the elevator.
Do not lift or move the wheelchair by any of its removable parts. Doing so
could lead to personal injury and property damage, including damage to
the wheelchair.
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CAUTION!
Operation, pulling and minor impacts
Do not use the wheelchair to pull any kind of object and never hang
excessive weights on the backrest. Doing so could lead to personal injury
and property damage, including damage to the wheelchair.
In the event of a collision with a wall, door or other fixed object when
operating the wheelchair, always make sure all parts of the wheelchair are
undamaged before operating it again. Failure to do so could lead to
personal injury.
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CAUTION!
Operation, adjust seating system for elevations
Be sure to adjust the position of your seating according to the limitations
applicable to the wheelchair concerned before climbing obstacles or
driving on uneven surfaces or slopes.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping over
Do not allow the leg rest to hit the ground when climbing obstacles, driving
on uneven surfaces or slopes or when the slope levels out. Make sure that
there is sufficient ground clearance to avoid the risk of tipping over.
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