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Permobil Chairman HD3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Chairman HD3 Owner´s Manual...
  • Page 3 How to contact Permobil Head Office of the Permobil group...
  • Page 4 Chairman HD3 Owner´s manual Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Edition no. 2, 2003-05 Order no. 201194-US-0 PABnr: 1194:2...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Contents Contents Safety instructions ....................6 General introduction ....................8 Specially modified wheelchairs ..................8 Design and Functions ....................9 Wheels ..........................10 Lighting and reflectors...................... 10 Electrical system ......................11 Control panel........................13 Seat..........................20 Adjustments ......................22 Armrests ..........................

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Safety instructions Safety instructions General A wheelchair is a motor-driven vehicle, so be very careful when using it. Incorrect use can cause a risk of injury or damage to the chair. To reduce these risks, you should read the operating instructions carefully, especially the safety instructions and warnings.

  • Page 7: Charging Batteries

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Safety instructions Operating the seat lift Make sure nothing gets jammed between the chassis and the seat when you are operating the seat lift. The center of gravity is higher when the seat is raised, increasing the risk of tipping. So use the seat lift only on flat ground and not on uneven surfaces.

  • Page 8: General Introduction

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 General introduction General introduction The Chairman HD3 is a flexible chair, which is intended for users between 265 and 400 lbs. It has many installation options and can be quickly modified for different requirements. The seat is made up of modules. The seat frame forms the basic support, and is supplemented with a choice of seats, backrests, armrests and leg supports.

  • Page 9: Design And Functions

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Design and Functions General Overview of the Chairman HD3 Fig.1. Front view Fig. 2. Rear view 1. Seat 4. Rear wheels 2. Chassis 5. Control panel 3. Drive wheels - 9-...

  • Page 10: Wheels

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Wheels The front wheels of the wheelchair, the drive wheels, have pneumatic tires. The use of solid tire inserts will void warranty. The double rear wheels, the castor wheels, have solid rubber tires.

  • Page 11: Electrical System

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Electrical system The batteries are situated under the battery cover in the center of the chassis. Fig. 6. Batteries Drive The wheelchair has a drive unit for each drive wheel. The motors control the speed, turning and braking.

  • Page 12: Charging Fuse

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Main circuit-breaker You can reset the main circuit-breaker if it trips. It is on the underside of the chassis, over the right, rear wheel, see fig. 8. The main circuit-breaker is protected from dirt and water by a rubber flap, which you can easily fold back.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Control panel The control panel of the wheelchair is mounted on the right arm rest and its location can be adjusted to achieve the most comfortable position in connection with maneuvering. The control panel can also be mounted on the left arm rest.
  • Page 14 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Security key The security key can be used to lock the wheelchair to prevent unauthori- zed use. To lock the wheelchair it must be switched on, the key should then be inserted into and withdrawn from the panel outlet, the wheelchair will now be locked.
  • Page 15 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Battery voltage indicator The window display on the control panel (fig.14) shows the following indicator lights (from bottom to top) : Red+Yellow+Green = Fully charged Red+Yellow = Half charged = Charge the batteries Fig.14.
  • Page 16 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Lights Lights Press the switch to turn on the lights of Indicators the wheelchair. Indicators Pressing the right or left arrow activates the chair’s indicators. Fig.17. Light/indicator switches Warning horn Press the button to sound the horn and attract attention.
  • Page 17 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Joystick The joystick is used to regulate the speed of the wheelchair forwards or backwards, to turn and to brake. Speed The speed is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards.
  • Page 18 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Turning and braking The wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick to the left or right. The wheelchair is braked by moving the joystick back to the neutral position or letting it go.
  • Page 19 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Leverman (Joystick manager) With the help of the Leverman, you can use the joystick to control the speed of the chair (5 positions), seat lift, backrest angle, seat angle and leg support, if your chair is so equipped.

  • Page 20: Seat

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Design and Functions Design and functions of the seat Seat The seat consists of a seat frame, backrest, armrests and leg supports. The diagram below shows the seat separated from the chassis. 1. Footplate 2. Leg support/calf support 3.

  • Page 21: Seat Control Panel

    Design and Functions Seat lift The Chairman HD3 can be fitted with an electrically operated seat lift. An adjus- ter that you operate from the control panel lets you raise the seat up to 8”, so you can make the height comfortable for tables, benches etc. You can’t drive the wheelchair when you move the seat lift away from its lowest position.

  • Page 22: Adjustments

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Adjustments Adjustments Armrest Adjusting height/angle 1. Loosen the two nuts (Fig. 28). 2. Adjust to the desired height/angle. 3. Tighten the nuts. Fig. 28. Armrest angle Built-in trunk support Trunk support Adjusting the height 1. Loosen the knob (Fig. 29).

  • Page 23: Leg Supports

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Adjustments Leg support Adjusting leg support angle 1. If the seat has electric leg supports, you adjust the angle from the seat control panel, see page 21. 2. If the seat has manual leg supports, adjust the angle using the screw (Fig.

  • Page 24: Backrest

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Adjustments Backrest Adjusting the backrest angle 1. If your seat has an electric backrest, adjust the angle with the seat control panel, see page 21. 2. If your seat has a manual backrest, adjust the angle using the screw (Fig.

  • Page 25: Calf Supports

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Adjustments Calf support Setting width/angle 1. Loosen the four screws on the rear of the calf support (Fig. 37). 2. Adjust to a suitable width and height. 3. Tighten the screws. Fig. 37. Calf support adjustment Thigh support 1.

  • Page 26: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories We are continually developing accessories for Permobil electric wheelchairs. Contact your nearest Permobil retailer for more information about which accessories are available for your wheelchair. Tool bag A toolbar is supplied with the wheelchair, with the following tools: Fig 39.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Handling Handling General This wheelchair is designed for use both inside and outside. When driving inside, take normal care. Outside you must remember to drive very slowly on steep downhill slopes and not to drive over curbs and other obstacles higher than 2.5 inches.
  • Page 28 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Handling 2. Set a suitable speed range by first pressing the MODE button and then use the joystick to select the speed, until the desired indicator lamp comes on for your type of driving. Increase speed = Step to the right.
  • Page 29 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Handling 4. The speed of the wheelchair is regulated proportionally by moving the joy stick forwards or backwards to different extents. The wheelchair's electronics make it possible to move slowly over curbs and other obstacles. You can drive up to the curb or obstacle and then carefully drive over it.

  • Page 30: Driving Rules

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Handling Driving rules High edges Do not drive the wheelchair over edges higher than 2.5”. Max 2.5” Max 2.5” Fig. 44. High edges Downward slopes When driving downhill you should drive slowly and with great care. Take extra care when driving downhill on uneven surfaces (e.g.
  • Page 31 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Handling Upward slopes When driving on slopes with an angle greater than 12°, there is a risk that you won’t be able to control the wheel- chair safely. Do not drive up slopes steeper than 12 degrees.

  • Page 32: Releasing The Brakes

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Handling Releasing the brakes To avoid the wheelchair rolling away, make sure it is on a level surface before you release the brakes. You can release the brakes to let you move the chair by hand.

  • Page 33: Charging The Batteries

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Handling Charging the batteries Charging should take place in a well-ventilated area, not in a wardrobe or closet. Charging should not be carried out in a bathroom or wet area. Take care when using metal objects while working on the battery. A short circuit could easily cause an explosion.
  • Page 34 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Handling When should the batteries be charged? As a general rule, you should recharge your batteries as frequently as possible to assure the longest possible life and to minimize the required charging time. Plan to recharge them when you do not anticipate using the chair for a long period of time.

  • Page 35: Transportation

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Transportation Transportation The wheelchair can be secured with straps via the fastening loops at the front and rear. If the chair has to be transported in a van, station vagon or other vehicle, it is extremely important that the chair is secured properly and that the fastening points used are well anchored in the vehicle.
  • Page 36 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Transportation Transportation To make transporting the seat easier, you can fold the backrest forwards and remove the head support. Folding the backrest forwards 1. Release the pin, Fig. 53:1. 2. Loosen the knobs on the right and left sides of the backrest, Fig.

  • Page 37: Transporting By Air

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Transport Air transport When transporting your chair by air, you should be aware of three things above all: the batteries, the dimensions and weight of the wheelchair and that the seat can be damaged when handled as it is placed together with luggage and other goods in a narrow space.

  • Page 38: Repair And Maintenance

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance and Repairs To ensure that your wheelchair works well, it is important that it is well looked after. Every wheelchair is subject to wear, partly between the moving parts and partly on account of strains and stresses. Therefore, you must know how the wheelchair works, how you are to drive it and use it correctly and how you are to look after it.
  • Page 39 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance During all work on the electrical system of the wheelchair, the connection to the positive pole of the battery must always be removed. Take care when using metal objects in connection with work on the batte- ries.

  • Page 40: Cleaning

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Maintenance and Repairs Cleaning Clean the wheelchair often. It is especially important to clean it after it has been used outside. Use a damp rag with a mild soap solution to wipe off dirt and dust.

  • Page 41: Repairs

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Maintenance and Repairs Repairs Resetting the main fuse/battery cut-out The main fuse also functions as a battery cut-out but is still referred to as the main fuse in the user instructions. NB! First switch off the power on the maneuvering panel before switching the power off at the circuit breaker.

  • Page 42: Changing The Batteries

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Maintenance and Repairs Changing the batteries Position the wheelchair on a level surface. Electric seat lift Move the seat lift to the highest position. If the batteries are dead the seat must be raised manually. This can be done by removing the...

  • Page 43: Changing An Inner Tube

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Maintenance and Repairs Changing inner tubes 1. Block up the wheelchair and let out the air. 2. Pull the tire off the wheel rim. 3. Change the punctured inner tube. 4. Replace the tire on the wheel rim and fill with air.

  • Page 44: Changing Bulbs

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Maintenance and Repairs Changing bulbs Front lights 1. Unscrew the two Allen screws (Fig.60:1) on the top of the lamp- cover. 2. Pull the reflector forwards. 3. Unscrew the two Phillips screws on the rear of the lamp holder and remove the reflector.

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Specification Technical specifications Length 46” Width 28” Smallest transportation size= length 36”, width 28”, height 35” - 45-...

  • Page 46: Seat

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Specification Specifications and performance Length ..............44” Width..............28” Transport length ..........36” Seat height ............22” Seat height with electric seat lift ......22” - 30” Weight including batteries........320 Ibs Battery capacity ..........2x73 Ah Charging time ............

  • Page 47: Electrical System

    Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Important information Electrical system Electronics PM80 Pilot+ Control panel JSM-L 7key Pilot+ Batteries Recommended battery type ........ Group 24, Gel Battery capacity ..........2x73Ah Charging time ............8 hours Fuses Charging fuse ............15A Main fuse ............63A...
  • Page 48 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Important information CAUTION! It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your powered wheelchair. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred...
  • Page 49 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Important information Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitter (radio and TV broadcast antenna tower) and amateur (HAM) radios. NOTE! Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, and casette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered wheelchair.
  • Page 50 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD3 Notes - 50-...

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