Permobil X850 MiniFlex User manual

Owner’s Manual English
X850 MiniFlex

Dear Permobil Owner
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 wheelchair. Your Permobil is designed to give you highest possible comfort and safety and
to meet the requirements regarding safety and environment.
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.

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Produced and published by Permobil AB
Edition: 1, 2015-04
Order no: 205353-UK-0

Where to find Permobil
Permobil /WG
Office 312 Britannia Office Quarter Waters Meeting Britannia Way
BL1 8SW
Bolton, United Kingdom
Tel: (+44) (0)1484 722 888
Fax: (+44) (0)1484 723 013
Email: [email protected]
The Permobil Group's Head Office
Permobil AB
Box 120
861 23 Timrå
Sverige
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]

Owner's Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Contents
CONTENTS
Important Information about this Owner’s Manual ................................................................................... 9
Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Design and function.................................................................................................................................... 33
Settings and Adjustments.......................................................................................................................... 45
Control Panel............................................................................................................................................... 55
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 73
Transport ...................................................................................................................................................... 89
Maintenance and repairs ........................................................................................................................... 95
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................... 111
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................... 113
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 117
Stickers.......................................................................................................................................................121

Owner's Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Important Information about this Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
Before you begin using your wheelchair, it is important that you read and understand the content of these operating in-
structions and in particular the Safety Instructions.
These operating instructions are primarily intended to acquaint you with the functions and characteristics of the wheel-
chair and how you can use them in the best manner possible. They also contain important safety and maintenance in-
formation, as well as describing possible problems that can arise while driving the wheelchair.
Always keep these operating instructions handy in connection with your wheelchair, since the need for important infor-
mation 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 instructions were printed. Pictures and illustrations that are found in these operating in-
structions are representative examples and not intended to be exact 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 viewed in PDF format at www.permobil.com or alternatively ordered
in large text.
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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 parts & accessories
Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through Permobil. The expected service life of this product is 7 years.
Scrapping
Contact Permobil for information about scrapping agreements in force.
Warranty
All wheelchairs are supplied with a two-year product guarantee. Batteries and charger are supplied with one year
warranty.
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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 in-
formation 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 accord-
ance 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 information on this page but if there is an incident please contact us.
Product approval
This product fulfil the requirements according to EN 12184, EN 1021-1, EN 1021-2, ISO 7176-9:2009, ISO 7176–
14:2008, ISO 7176-16:1997 and ISO 7176-19:2001.
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Owner's Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex Safety instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General
An electric wheelchair is a motorized vehicle and special care must therefore be taken when it is used. Please read
and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual before operating your Permobil powered wheelchair. Incorrect
use may both injure the user and damage the chair. In order to reduce these risks, you should read the Owner’s Man-
ual 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 ex-
ercise good judgment.
The final selection and purchasing decision about the type of electric wheelchair 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 or features or improper fitting of the wheelchair.
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Attension!
Throughout this manual the following symbol will be used to note items that have significant importance to safety
concerns:
LWARNING!
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.
LCAUTION!
Please use caution where this symbol appears.
Your wheelchair and seat was configured specifically for your needs as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Con-
sult 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 different 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.
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Prepare for use
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, including operating instructions and possible other documen-
tation. 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 discov-
er 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.
We recommend that you charge your wheelchair’s batteries before you begin using it. The chapter titled ”Charging the
Batteries” describes how to do this.
Always be sure that tires are inflated properly before driving.
If you experience that the wheelchair in any manner is not behaving as expected or if you suspect that something is
wrong: abort the test drive as soon as possible, shut off the wheelchair and get in touch with your service contact or
Permobil for more information.
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Warnings and precautions
LCAUTION!
Operation
Permobil recommends the use of wheelchair lights at all times user is riding near public rights of way. Use extreme
caution when driving near unprotected ledges, drop-offs or on elevated surfaces. Unintended movement or
excessive speed in these areas can lead to personal injury or property damage.
LCAUTION!
Operation
Do not drive the wheelchair over any curbs or edges higher than indicated in the technical specifications section of
the manual. When driving over a curb or similarly elevated surface, you must cross the surface at a 90 degree angle
(perpendicular). Crossing such surfaces at any other angle may result in the wheelchair tipping.
Reduce your speed when driving on uneven terrain or soft surfaces. Do not use your wheelchair on stairs or
escalators. Always use an 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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LCAUTION!
Operation
Do not use the wheelchair to pull any kind of objects and never hang excessive weights on the backrest. Doing so
could lead to personal injury and property damage, including damage to the wheelchair.
If you by accident impact with walls - doors, or other fixed objects when operating the wheelchair, always make sure
all parts of the wheelchair are undamaged before operating the wheelchair again. Not doing so could lead to
personal injury.
LCAUTION!
Operation
Do not let children drive the wheelchair without supervision. Do not drive the wheelchair on public streets or
roadways. Obey all local pedestrian rules and be aware that vehicle drivers may have difficulty seeing you.
Do not operate your wheelchair under the influence of alcohol. Consumption of alcohol may impair your ability to
operate your wheelchair safely.
Some physical limitations or use of medication, either prescribed or over-the-counter, may limit your ability to
operate your wheelchair safely. Be sure to consult with your physician about your physical limitations and
medications.
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LWARNING!
Modifications
Any unauthorized modifications to the wheelchair or its various systems may increase the risk of personal injury and
property damage, including damage to the wheelchair.
All modifications to and interventions in the vital systems of the wheelchair must be performed by a qualified service
technician authorized by Permobil to perform such service on Permobil products.
LWARNING!
Weight Limitations
The maximum user weight for your Permobil is set forth in the specification section in this Owner’s Manual for
current seat model. Operation of the wheelchair by users who exceed the maximum allowable user weight can lead
to personal injury and property damage, including damage to the wheelchair, as well as voiding any applicable
warranty to the wheelchair.
Do not carry passengers on the wheelchair. Doing so can lead to personal injury and property damage, including
damage to the wheelchair.
LCAUTION!
Prior to Riding
In some instances, including where certain medical conditions exist, users should practice operating their
wheelchair under the supervision of an assistant who is familiar with the operation of the wheelchair and with the
abilities and limitations of the user.
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LCAUTION!
Operation - Inclines
When driving downhill, select the slowest speed and proceed with caution. Driving down an incline can shift the
user’s center of gravity forward. If the wheelchair rolls faster than you would like, stop the wheelchair by releasing
the joystick and begin descending again at a slower speed.
Avoid sudden stops or starts. Stop by releasing joystick rather than by turning the power off. Turning off power while
the wheelchair is in motion will cause the wheelchair to stop suddenly. Be sure to keep all recommended positioning
belts securely fastened at all times.
When driving up an incline, try to keep moving at a steady speed. Stopping and starting the chair while moving up
an incline makes the wheelchair more difficult to control.
Do not drive up or down slopes with a gradient greater than indicated in the technical specifications section of the
manual. There is a risk that the wheelchair will not maneuver safely.
LWARNING!
Operation - Inclines
Do not drive the wheelchair where the sideways gradient is more than indicated in the technical specifications
section of the manual. There is a risk of tipping over.
Do not drive up or down ramps that are not equipped with proper edge protection along the sides of the ramp to
prevent the wheelchair from falling off of the ramp.
When driving up an incline, be sure to drive your wheelchair straight up the incline (perpendicular). Driving at an
angle up an incline increases the risk of tipping or falling. Use extreme caution when driving up an incline.
Do not drive down or up a hazardous incline, such as a surface covered with snow, ice, or wet leaves or a surface
that is uneven. Also avoid driving on ramps that do not have proper edge protection.
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LWARNING!
Operation - Turning
Turning your wheelchair at high speeds can create the possibility of the wheelchair tipping and personal injury. The
possibility of tipping can be increased by high turning speed, sharp turns, uneven surfaces, abrupt changes in
direction, and driving from an area of low traction (e.g. lawn) to an area of high traction (e.g. sidewalk).
To protect against tipping, personal injury and property damage, reduce speed and reduce the sharpness of your
turn when turning.
LWARNING!
Operation - Freewheel Mode
In order to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away, ensure that the wheelchair is on a level surface before
releasing the brakes.
In order to avoid personal injury do not use your Permobil in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Do not
attempt to put the wheelchair in freewheel mode by yourself while seated in it.
Do not put your Permobil in freewheel mode while on an incline. This could cause the wheelchair to roll on its own,
causing injury and property damage, including damage to the wheelchair.
LCAUTION!
Driving on a Loose/Soft Surface
When the wheelchair is set to its lowest speed and the batteries are not fully charged, driving on certain surfaces,
for example gravel, sand or thick carpeting, can involve constrained navigability.
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