Permobil X850 Corpus 3G User manual

USER MANUAL
UK
UK
Order no.: 205295-UK-0
Corpus:
Corpus/X850
Seat system for electric wheelchair

Where to find Permobil
Manufacturer
Permobil AB
Box 120
861 23
Timrå
Sweden
T
el: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail:[email protected]
After Sales Service
Permobil Trading (Kunshan) Co., Ltd
No. 7 Plant building, Rui’an Road Shipai, Sweden Industrial
Park, Bacheng Town, Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, P.R.C
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden
Version no.: 1 - 2013-10
Order no.: 205295-UK-0
Corpus/X850
Seat system for electric wheelchair

ContentsUser Manual Corpus
Important information about this user manual ............................................ 6
Technical support .............................................................................................. 7
Accessories and spare parts ............................................................................. 7
Disposal of seat ................................................................................................. 7
Warranty ............................................................................................................ 7
Safety instructions ..................................................................................... 8-15
Design and function......................................................................................... 16
General ......................................................................................................... 16
Seat lift ......................................................................................................... 18
Seat angle .................................................................................................... 18
Electric back rest .......................................................................................... 19
Electric leg rests ........................................................................................... 19
Key box ........................................................................................................ 20
Manual seat functions - Back rest angle ...................................................... 22
Settings............................................................................................................ 23
Arm rest ........................................................................................................ 23
Back curve rest ............................................................................................ 24
Trunk rest ..................................................................................................... 25
Head rest ...................................................................................................... 26
Control panel ................................................................................................ 28
Seat belt .......................................................................................................... 29
Transport ......................................................................................................... 30
Care and maintenance .................................................................................... 32
Accessories ..................................................................................................... 33
Technical specifications .................................................................................. 34

Important information about the 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.

Technical support, warranty, etc.
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Technical support
In the event of technical problems, you should contact Permobil.
Always state the seats serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure that
the correct information is provided.
Spare part & accessories
Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through Permobil.
Scrapping
Contact Permobil BV for information about scrapping agreements in force.
Warranty
All wheelchairs are supplied with a two-year product guarantee. Batteries and char-
ger are supplied with one year warranty.
Incident reporting
If an incident occurs please contact your nearest Permobil representative.
Normally the same person you contacted at purchase day. To prepare this
contact there is a link on our homepage, on the internet, at www.permobil.com.
Open up your country page and the contact page. Here is the needed contact
information and a guidance document in what information we need to investigate
the incident. Complete the information as much as possible. This is of great help
for us.
To increase the product quality and to ensure that our product is safe through
the whole life cycle we need you to send in Incident Reports. It is also stated in
MEDDEV 2.12-1 and Annex 9 that the manufacturer shall “Encourage users or
those given specific responsi-bility for reporting incidents that have occurred with
medical devices and that meet the criteria within these guidelines to report the
incidents to the Manufacturer and or to the Competent Authority in accordance
with national guidance”.
To meet the requirements and to ensure that our products shall remain safe in
your hands we need your assistance. We hope you never need to use the infor-
mation on this page but if there is an incident please contact us.
Product approval
This product fulfill the requirements according to EN 12184 and ISO 7176.

Safety instructions
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Safety instructions - General
The seat is heavy and contains numerous moving parts and must therefore be
handled with great care. Carefully read through and follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual before using your seat/wheelchair. Incorrect use could
both injure the user and damage the seat.
The user manual contains the following “warning labels” which are intended to
draw attention to situations which could lead to undesirable problems, near-
misses, personal injury or damage to the seat etc.
Take care here.
m NOTE
Permobil accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to property
which may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow the
recommendations, warnings and instructions given in this user manual.
m NOTE
Take extra care here.
Risk of personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings.
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Safety instructions - General
This seat may have been adjusted precisely to your needs on delivery, so you
should always ask the advice of the person who ordered the seat on your behalf
before making any changes or adjustments to the seat. Certain adjustments may
impair the seat’s safety/functions or its suitability for your needs.
To minimize incorrect use of your seat, it is also extremely important to take the
necessary time to familiarize yourself with the seat and its accessories, the vari-
ous buttons and function or steering controls, and with the various adjustment
options, etc. before starting to use it.
Do not set out alone on your first test ride. Make sure you have assistance close
by if you should need help.
To ensure that the seat has not been damaged during transport to you, please
check the following before initial use:
• Check that all products ordered are included in the delivery. If you suspect
that something is missing, contact your mobility aids center or Permobil as
soon as possible for further information.
• Check that no transport damage or other damage has occurred to the seat
and its accessories. If you discover any damage or see any other problem,
contact your mobility aids center or Permobil as soon as possible for further
information before you continue the check.

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Safety instructions
Risk of crushing
Please note that the seat is heavy and contains many moving parts, which
means there will always be some risk of crushing.
Use the seat’s electric seat functions with the greatest care. Above all: when
you have moved up to or under a table or other fixed or moveable objects,
always make sure there are no items in the immediate vicinity which could
interfere with the seat’s moving parts.
Operation of seat lift/seat angle/back rest angle
Make sure that there is nothing which could get caught between the chassis
and the seat when the seat lift/seat angle or back rest angle functions are being
used. Using these functions alters the center of gravity, which always means
an increased risk of tipping. Always drive at low speed and only use these seat
functions on a level surface and not on slopes, ramps, hills or other gradients.
Center of gravity
Note that the following factors may affect the center of gravity of the seat/
wheelchair and thus the risk of tipping:
• Raising the seat lift
• Height and angle of seat
• Position or weight distribution of the body
• Driving on sloping surfaces, for example a ramp or hill
• When wearing a rucksack or using other accessories, due to the extra
weight.
If your wheelchair starts to move in an unexpected way, immediately let go of
the joystick to stop the wheelchair. Except in an emergency, NEVER use the
on/off key to stop the wheelchair. This could lead to the wheelchair stopping
suddenly and violently, resulting in personal injury.
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Seat belt
Permobil’s seat belt is solely designed to hold the user in place and not as
protection in the event of a collision/accident. Check the condition of the belts
regularly in case any damage or worn areas have developed.
Getting in and out of the chair
Make sure the power is turned OFF before getting into or out of the wheelchair
and before raising the arm rest with the control panel.
When getting into or out of the wheelchair you should take all precautions to
reduce the distance between the wheelchair and the point to which the user is
moving. If this distance is increased, it could result in the user losing balance
or falling over.
Permobil recommends that users get in and out with another person present to
keep an eye on the operation or to help.
Be careful when bending down or reaching out to get something.
Never use the joystick as a handle or support.
Do not use the foot plates or arm rests as supports when getting into and out
of the wheelchair. The foot plates and arm rests are not intended to support
heavy loads. Unnecessarily high load could cause them to give way, which
could result in personal injury or damage to property, including damage to the
wheelchair.
m WARNING
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Passengers
The seat is not designed for transporting passengers, whatever their age. Nor
is it designed for taking heavy items other than the user’s personal belong-
ings. The maximum user weight given in this manual must not be exceeded.
Ignoring this could impair the wheelchair’s maneuverability and stability.
Use in different climates
Permobil’s seats are designed to tolerate most weather conditions, but you
should avoid exposing the seat to severe cold, persistent dampness, heavy
rain/snowfall and similar situations. If the seat is exposed to any of these, do
not use it again until it has completely dried out.
Remember also that certain surfaces on the seat may heat up or cool down
during lengthy exposure to strong sunshine or cold etc.
If any of the seat covers or the control panel case show signs of cracking etc.,
they should be replaced so no moisture can penetrate and damage the elec-
tronics.
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Transport
The seat/wheelchair must only be transported in vehicles approved for this
purpose.
Carefully check that the wheelchair is properly secured and that the brake
release has not been activated (the wheelchair’s drive wheels must be locked).
The wheelchair can be locked in position using loading straps from the trans-
port eyes at the front and rear, marked with yellow stickers.
Anchor the wheelchair using the vehicle’s anchoring system and according
to the manufacturer’s instructions. Always check that the fixing points on the
transport vehicle are well anchored.
An inadequately secured seat/wheelchair could cause great damage and injury
if it broke loose, affecting persons in the transport vehicle, the vehicle and the
seat/wheelchair itself.
Permobil recommends that users are NOT transported in any vehicle while
seated in the wheelchair. The only safe option is for the user to move to a seat
in the vehicle and to use the vehicle’s seat belt system.
Do not sit in the wheelchair in a moving vehicle. In the event of an accident
or a sudden stop, the user could be thrown from the chair, resulting in serious
injuries.
Permobil’s seat belt is solely designed to hold the user in place and offers no
protection in the event of an accident.
m WARNING
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Maintenance and service
Carry out only the servicing and maintenance activities indicated in this user
manual. All other servicing, alterations and changes to the seat and its acces-
sories’ vital systems must be carried out by a service engineer or person with
sufficient knowledge to perform this in a professional manner. In case of doubt,
always contact a qualified service engineer or Permobil.
The power supply must always be disconnected for all work on or servicing of
the seat’s electrical system. Read more on how you can do this in your wheel-
chair user manual (chassis manual).
Use only spare parts or accessories approved or recommended by Permobil.
All other use could lead to changes which might impair the functions and safety
of the seat. It could also lead to the warranty on your seat becoming invalid.
Please note that the seat is heavy and contains many moving parts, which
means there will always be some risk of crushing.
m WARNING
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Safety instructions
Storage
Never store the seat or its accessories in areas subject to condensation (vapor
or moisture on surfaces), e.g. utility rooms or similar.
If you are unsure how best to store the wheelchair, contact your supplier or
Permobil for information.
Damage/breakdowns to the seat and its accessories
If you start noticing that the seat and its various functions are not behaving as
expected, or if you suspect something is wrong, stop your test drive as soon
as possible, turn off the wheelchair and contact your mobility aids center or
Permobil for information.
It is most important that Permobil is informed if the seat or its accessories have
been damaged during transport, during driving or by any other action as soon
as possible after the damage has occurred. There could be a risk that the seat
and its accessories can no longer be used safely and without danger.
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Design and function
General
Corpus is an ergonomically shaped seat that can be easily adjusted according to
the user’s needs. The seat is built up of modules, with the seat frame constitut-
ing the core element, which can then be supplemented with a selection of seats,
back rests, arm rests and accessories such as a thigh rest, trunk rest, chest rest,
head rest, etc.
The seat can be fitted with a fixed or electric seat lift and both manual and elec-
tric seat functions.
Overview
1. Head rest (optional) 2. Back rest
3. Control panel 4. Arm rest
5. Electric actuator, back rest
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3
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5
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Design and function
Electrical seat functions (may vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair)
The electrical seat functions are driven by an electric actuator which is steplessly
controlled from the wheelchair control panel or a key box, normally located next
to the control panel.
Functions
• seat lift
• seat angle
• back rest angle
Manual seat functions (may vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair)
The seat can be adjusted manually by adjusting manual locking tubes with
quick-acting locks in a number of fixed positions.
Functions
• back rest angle
Other adjustments
The control panel, arm rest and other accessories such as thigh rest, trunk rest,
head rest, etc. have manual adjustment and setting options.
Electric actuator for
back rest angle.
Manual locking tube for
back rest angle.

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Electric seat lift
Electric seat angle adjustment
Electric Seat Lift
An electrically controlled seat lift per-
mits steplessly variable raising or
lowering of the seat in order to adjust
the height to tables, benches etc.
Whenever the seat lift is raised from
its lowest position, the maximum
speed of the wheelchair will be
reduced.
Design and function
Electric Seat Angle
The electrically controlled seat angle
function permits steplessly variable
adjustment of the seat angle.
m WARNING
Raising the seat lift will increase the center of gravity and thus entails a higher tipping risk. For this
reason use the seat lift only on level ground.
Always drive at low speed and never move the seat/back rest angle so far back that the wheel-
chair cannot be controlled safely when moving over sloping, uneven ground or when negotiating
obstructions.

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Electric back rest
Design and function
Electric back rest
The electrically controlled back rest
permits steplessly variable adjust-
ment of the back rest angle.
m WARNING
There will always be a crushing risk when the electrical functions are in action.

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Design and function
The electrical functions of the seat can be controlled from the seat’s key box
or via the wheelchair’s joystick. For more details, see the chassis user manual.
The number of available functions will vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheel-
chair and seat.
m NOTE
Key box
The wheelchair’s key box is fixed
to the right or left arm rest behind
the control panel. The key box is
used to control the various options
such as the wheelchair’s exten-
sion, seat rotation and back rest
and seat angle. Key box