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  • Page 1 Chairman Playman Owner´s manual...
  • Page 3 6961 Eastgate Blvd. Lebanon, TN 37090 Phone: 800-736-0925 Fax: 800-231-3256 Email: info@permobilus.com Head Office of the Permobil group. Permobil AB Box 120, 861 23 Timrå, Sweden Tel: +46 60 59 59 00. Fax: +46 60 57 52 50 E-mail: info@permobil.se...
  • Page 4 Chairman Playman Owner´s manual Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Edition no. 2, 2002-01 Order no: 201184-US-0 PABnr: 1184:2...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Contents Contents Safety instructions ........6 General introduction .

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Please show great caution where this warning symbol appears. There is a risk of personal injury. Maximum weight of user The Chairman Playman can be used by someone weighing up to 77 lbs. Passengers It is absolutely forbidden to carry passengers on the wheelchair.
  • Page 7 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Safety instructions Operating the seat lift Ensure that nothing is caught between the chassis and the seat when the seat lift is operated. Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping. Therefore, you should only use the seat lift on level ground and not on hilly ground.

  • Page 8: General Introduction

    Specifications All information and specifications in these User Instructions were correct at the time of delivery of this wheelchair. As developments and improvements are con- stantly being made by Permobil, we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

  • Page 9: Design And Function

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Design and Function General Overview of the Chairman Playman. Fig.2. Chairman Playman, rear view Fig.1. Chairman Playman, front view 1. Control panel 4. Drive wheel 2. Seat 5. Electric seat lift 3. Chassis...

  • Page 10: Seat

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Seat See the supplied Owner’s Manual for the seat. Seat lift The Chairman Robo is equipped with a unique seat lift system which makes it possible to adjust the height of the seat from 6” to 28”.

  • Page 11: Wheels

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Wheels The wheelchair's front wheels, the drive wheels, have pneumatic tires. The rear wheels, the steering wheels, have solid rubber tires. Lights and reflectors The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors at the front, rear and sides (L model) and front/rear lights and indicators (S model).

  • Page 12: Electrical System

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Electrical system The wheelchair's batteries are located under the battery cover in the center of the chassis Fig.6. Batteries Driving The wheelchair has a drive pack for each drive wheel. The motors regulate the speed, turning and braking.

  • Page 13: Charging Fuse

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Main circuit-breaker You can reset the main circuit-breaker if it trips. It is on the underside of the chas- sis, 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 14: Control Panel

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function 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 15 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Security key The security key can be used to lock the wheelchair to prevent unauthorized 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 16 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Battery voltage indicator The window display on the control panel (fig.14) shows the following indi- cator lights: Red+Yellow+Green = Fully charged Red+Yellow = Half charged = Charge the batteries Fig.14. Battery voltage indicator...
  • Page 17 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Lights Lights Press the switch to turn on the lights Indicators of the wheelchair. Indicators Pressing the right or left arrow acti- vates the chair’s indicators. Fig.17. Light/indicator switches Warning horn Press the button to sound the horn and attract attention.
  • Page 18 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Leverman Using Leverman adjust the speed of the wheelchair (5 positions), seat lift and seat lowering function with the joystick. Apart from speed, these functions can also be operated via the pushbuttons on the seat control panel.

  • Page 19: Seat Control Panel

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function Seat control panel The seat control panel is attached to the right or left-hand armrest behind the con- trol panel. The picture below show the different functions of the seat control panel. Seat lift, fig. 24:1...
  • Page 20 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function 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 21 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Design and Function 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 22: Accessories

    Accessories Accessory We are constantly developing accessories for our wheelchairs. Contact your nearest Permobil retailer for more information about the accessories available for your wheelchair. Tool bag The wheelchair is supplied with a tool bag which contains the following tools.

  • Page 23: Handling

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman 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”.
  • Page 24 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman 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 25 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Handling 4. The speed of the wheelchair is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick 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 26: Driving Rules

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Handling Driving rules High curbs and other obstacles Do not drive the wheelchair over curbs and other obstacles higher than 2.5”. Max 2.5” Fig. 32. High curbs and other obstacles Downhill slopes When driving downhill, select the slowest speed and proceed with caution.
  • Page 27 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Handling Uphill slopes If you drive up slopes steeper than , there is a risk that the wheelchair cannot be maneuvered safely. Do not drive up slopes steeper than 12 degrees. Max 12° Fig. 34. Driving upphill...

  • Page 28: Releasing The Brakes

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Handling Releasing the brakes In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away, ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and dry base before releasing the brakes. The brakes can be released to make it possible to move the wheelchair manually.

  • Page 29: Charging The Batteries

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Handling Battery charging Only carry out charging in a well-ventilated area, not a wardrobe etc. Do not charge up in a bathroom or other wet room. Be careful with metal objects when working on the batteries. A short circuit could easily cause an explosion.
  • Page 30 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman 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 31: Transport

    Transport Transport The Permobil can be locked in place with loading belts attached to the front wheels and the rear tie-down points. If the chair has to be transported in an mini van or other vehicle it is vital that the chair is properly fixed and that the fixing points used are well anchored.

  • Page 32: Transporting By Air

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman 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 33: Maintenance And Repairs

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Maintenance Maintenance Before working on the wheelchair's electrical system the connection to the positive pole of the battery must always be removed. Be careful with any metal objects when working on the battery. A shortcircuit could easily cause an explosion. Always wear safety gloves and goggles.

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    NB! The temperature in the place of storage must not fall below 41°F. The Chairman Playman has maintenance-free gel-type batteries. This means there is no need to check fluid levels. Battery life depends entirely on regular charging.

  • Page 35: Repairs

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman 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 instruction. NB! First switch off the power on the maneuvering panel before switching the power off on the main fuse.

  • Page 36: Changing Bulbs

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Repairs Changing bulbs Front lights 1. Unscrew the two Allen screws (figure 42:1) 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 37: Changing The Batteries

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Repairs Changing the batteries 1. Place the Permobil wheelchair on a level base. 2. Raise the seat lift to its highest position. 3. Unscrew the screws (4 screws). Remove the rear covers. Be careful when you remove the lower cover as the cables for the rear lights are fastened to it.
  • Page 38 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Repairs 5. Disconnect the battery connections. Disconnect the positive poles first and then the negative poles. 6. Lift out the batteries. 7. Insert two new batteries. NB! Position. 8. Connect the battery connections, first the negative poles and then the positive poles.

  • Page 39: Changing Inner Tube

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman 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 40: Technical Specifications

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Technical Specifications Specifications and performance Length ........45”...
  • Page 41 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman Technical Specifications Electrical system Electronics PM80 Pilot+ Control panel JSM-L 7key Pilot+ Batteries Recommended battery type ....... Group 24, Gel Battery capacity.......... 2 x 73Ah Charging time ..........8 hours Fuses Charging fuse ..........15A Mainfuse ............. 63A...

  • Page 42: Important Information (Only For The Us Market)

    Owner´s manual Chairman Playman 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 43 Owner´s manual Chairman Playman 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.
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