Permobil PS Junior User manual

USER MANUAL
US
PS Junior
Seat system for electric wheelchair

How to contact Permobil
Head Office of the Permobil group
Permobil Inc. USA
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Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden
Version no.: 5 - 2011-11
Order no: 205228-US-0
PS Junior
Seat system for electric wheelchair

ContentsPS Junior User Manual
Essential information about this user manual ............................................ 6
Technical support ............................................................................................ 7
Accessories and spares .................................................................................. 7
Disposal of seat ................................................................................................ 7
Guarantee ......................................................................................................... 7
Safety rules ................................................................................................. 8-15
Design and function......................................................................................... 16
General ......................................................................................................... 16
Seat functions ............................................................................................... 17
Control panel ................................................................................................ 18
Settings & Adjustments ................................................................................... 22
Back rest angle ............................................................................................ 22
Seat width ................................................................................................ 13-24
Seat depth .................................................................................................... 26
Arm rest ................................................................................................... 27-29
Leg rest ................................................................................................... 30-32
Foot plate ..................................................................................................... 33
Seat angle .................................................................................................... 34
Positioning belt ............................................................................................ 35
Care and maintenance .................................................................................... 36
Accessories ..................................................................................................... 37
Technical specifications .................................................................................. 38

Essential information about this user manual
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Important Information about this Owner’s Manual
We congratulate you on your choice of a product from Permobil. Our goal is for
you to continue to feel satisfied with your choice of both vendor and product.
Before you begin using your seat and 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 seat and how you can use them in the best
manner possible. They also contain important safety and maintenance informa-
tion, as well as describing possible problems that can arise during use.
Always keep these operating instructions handy in connection with your wheel-
chair, since the need for important information can arise concerning its use,
safety and maintenance.
It is also possible to obtain information concerning our products from our home
page on the Internet. You can find us at www.permobil.com.
All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are based upon the
product information that was available at the time that these operating instruc-
tions were printed. Pictures and illustrations that are found in these operating
instructions are representative examples and are not intended to be exact depic-
tions of the various parts of the seat.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior notice.
Ordering of Documentation
If you are in need of another copy of the Owner’s Manual, it can be ordered
from Permobil, ask for order no. 205228-US-0.

Technical support, warranty, etc.
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In the event of technical problems, you should contact your equipment pro-
vider or Permobil Inc USA at 1-800-736-0925.
Always state the wheelchair chassis serial number when contacting Permobil
to ensure that the correct information is provided.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through your dealer.
SPARE PART & ACCESSORIES
A warranty registration card is attached to each new wheelchair. The Permobil
Inc. Product Warranty Information sets forth the conditions of the warranty.
Contact your dealer or Permobil Inc USA for information about the warranty
period for this wheelchair and seat.
WARRANTY
Contact Permobil Inc. for information about scrapping agreements in force.
SCRAPPING THE SEAT

Safety rules
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Safety Instructions - General
The seat is heavy and contains many moving parts. Special care must therefore
be taken when it is used. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings
in this manual before operating your seat together with your Permobil powered
wheelchair. Incorrect use may both injure the user and damage the seat and
wheelchair. In order to reduce these risks, you should read the Owner’s Manual
carefully, in particular the safety instructions and their warning texts.
Throughout this manual the following symbol will be used to note items that have
significant importance to safety concerns:
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 exer-
cise good judgment.
The final selection and purchasing decision about the type of electric wheelchair
and seating system to be used is the responsibility of the wheelchair user and his
or her healthcare professional. Permobil Inc. is not responsible for inappropriate
selections of wheelchair models and seating system or features or improper fitting
of the wheelchair and seat.
Please use caution where this symbol appears.
m NOTE
Please use extreme caution where this warning symbol appears.Failure to
observe warnings can lead to personal injury and property damage, including
damage to the wheelchair.
m WARNING

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Safety Instructions - General
Your wheelchair and seat was configured specifically for your needs as
prescribed by your healthcare provider. Consult your healthcare provider before
changing the seat position or making any other adjustment. Some adjustments
may reduce your wheelchair’s performance or safety or may not be appropriate
for your needs.
It is also of the utmost importance that you devote sufficient time to become
acquainted with the different buttons, the function and steering controls, the dif-
ferent adjustment possibilities of the seat, etc. of your wheelchair and its acces-
sories before you begin using it.
Do not undertake your own first test drive without making sure that you have
assistance in the immediate vicinity if you should need help.
In order to make sure that nothing happened to the wheelchair while it was
being shipped to you, you should check the following items before beginning
to use it:
• that all products ordered are included in the delivery, incuding operating
instructions and possible other documentation. If you suspect that something
is missing, then contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as
soon as possible.
• that no transport-related or other damages have occurred to the wheelchair,
seat and its accessories. If you discover that something has been damaged
or in some other manner appears to be incorrect, then contact your supplier
or Permobil for more information as soon as possible before you continue the
checks.

Safety rules
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Safety Instructions
Damage to the seat
It is most important that Permobil should be notified as soon as possible if the
seat or its accessories have been damaged during transport, or damaged in
any other way while running. There is a risk that the seat and its accessories
can no longer be used safely.
Driving with Seat Lift/Seat Tilt
Make sure that no people are in the way of the seat when its functions are
activated.
Be careful in making sure that nothing gets stuck between the chassis and
the seat when the seat lift/seat tilt is operated. Operating the seat lift,seat tilt/
backrest recline changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping
over. Always drive in low speed and only use those seat functions on level
ground, and not on hills, ramps, slopes or other inclines. Using those seat func-
tions while driving on inclines can lead to personal injury and property damage,
including damage to the wheelchair.
Center of Balance
The possibility of this wheelchair tipping and the point where this wheelchair
will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center of balance. Please
note that the following factors can affect the wheelchair’s center of balance:
• Elevation of the seat
• Height and angle of the seat
• Body position or weight distribution
• Driving on an incline such as a ramp or a hill
• Use of a backpack or other accessories, depending on the amount of
weight added.
If your wheelchair begins to move in an unexpected manner, immediately
release the joystick to stop the wheelchair. Except in an emergency, do NOT
use the on/off button to stop your wheelchair. This will cause the wheelchair to
stop abruptly and may cause personal injury.
m WARNING