Permobil VR2-A User manual

User manual American English
VR2–A

Introduction
This user manual covers the functions of your VR2–A control panel
and is intended as an extension to your power wheelchair’s user
manual.
Please read and follow all instructions and warnings in all manuals
supplied with your power wheelchair and its accessories. Incorrect
use may oth injure the user and damage the wheelchair. In order to
reduce these risks, read all documentation supplied carefully, in
particular the safety instructions and their warning texts.
It is also of the utmost importance that you devote sufficient time to
getting acquainted with the various uttons, functions and steering
controls; the different seat adjustment possi ilities, etc. of your
wheelchair and its accessories efore you egin using it.
All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are ased
upon the product information availa le at the time these operating
instructions were created. Pictures and illustrations used in these
operating instructions are representative examples and not intended
to e exact depictions of the relevant parts.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior
notice.

Text
Produced and published by Permobil
Edition: 1
Date: 2019-11-28
Order no: 336618 en -US

How to contact Permobil
Permo il Inc.
300 Duke Drive
Le anon, TN 37090
USA
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: TechSupport@permo il.com
We : www.permo ilus.com
Head office of the Permobil roup
Permo il AB
Per Uddéns väg 20
861 36 Timrå
Sweden
Tel.: [phone]
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E-mail: info@permo il.com
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VR2–A Contents
1 Warnin s.................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Joystick panel VR2–A two seat functions................................................................................................11
2.1 General.............................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Char er socket ...................................................................................................................................12
2.3 On/Off button....................................................................................................................................13
2.4 Horn button........................................................................................................................................13
2.5 Maximum speed select.........................................................................................................................14
2.5.1 Maximum speed buttons ......................................................................................................................14
2.5.2 Maximum speed indicator....................................................................................................................15
2.6 Battery volta e indicator ......................................................................................................................16
2.7 Seat function buttons ...........................................................................................................................17

VR2–A Warnings
1 Warnin s
WARNING!
Environmental conditions
Protect the wheelchair from exposure to any type of moisture, including
rain, snow, mud or spray.
If any of the shrouds or the oystick boot has cracks or tears, they must be
replaced immediately. Failure to do so may allow moisture to enter the
electronics and cause personal in ury or property damage, including fire.
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2 Joystick panel VR2–A two seat functions
Figure 1. VR2–A control panel with two seat functions, overview.
A. Main power On or Off.
B. Horn utton.
C. Speed control, reduce.
D. Seat function selected indicator.
E. Seat function.
F. Battery voltage indicator.
G. Speed indicator.
H. Speed control, increase.
I. Joystick.
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2.1 General
The control panel consists of a joystick and function uttons. The
charger socket is located on the front of the panel.
2.2 Charger socket
Figure 2. Charger socket.
This socket may only e used for charging or locking the
wheelchair. Do not connect any type of programming ca le to this
socket. Do not use the socket as a power supply for any other
electrical device. Connecting other electrical devices may damage
the control system or affect the wheelchair’s EMC (electromagnetic
compati ility) performance.
NOTICE
Use only the supplied battery char er
The wheelchair’s warranty will be voided if any device other than the
battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected
via the control panel charger socket.
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2.3 On/Off button
Figure 3. On/Off button.
The On/Off utton switches on power to the control system
electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchair’s motors.
2.4 Horn button
Figure 4. Horn button.
The horn will sound while this utton is depressed.
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2.5 Maximum spee select
2.5.1 Maximum spee buttons
Figure 5. Maximum speed setting buttons and indicator
for the selected maximum speed.
These uttons reduce or increase the speed of the wheelchair.
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2.5.2 Maximum spee in icator
1 - 2 LEDs
shows low speed
3 - 4 LEDs
shows average speed
5 LEDs
shows maximum speed
Figure 6. Maximum speed indicator.
Indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair.
NOTICE
Speed indicator also used as a fault indicator
The maximum speed or driving profile indicator also functions as a fault
indicator for the wheelchair’s electronics. See for further information.
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2.6 Battery voltage in icator
The display shows battery status (from
left to right)
Red, Yellow and Green Fully charged
Red and Yellow Half charged
Red Charge the
atteries
Figure 7. Battery voltage indicator.
The attery voltage indicator does not show exactly how much
charge is left in the attery, ut it provides a rough idea to help you
avoid unnecessary stops due to discharged atteries.
The indicator shows a more precise value a out 1 minute after you
stop driving and are no longer using any power functions.
NOTICE
Volta e indicator also used as fault indicator
The battery voltage indicator also functions as a fault indicator for the
wheelchair’s electronics. See for further information.
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2.7 Seat function buttons
Figure 8. Seat function buttons and LED.
The VR2–A panel can be used to control two seat functions.
Precisely which features are powered on your wheelchair depends
on how the wheelchair is equipped.
There are two seat function uttons to control the power functions
installed on your seat. A function is activated y pushing one of the
uttons. The LED a ove the utton lights up when the function is
activated. The chosen function is then controlled with the joystick.
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