Permobil M400 Corpus HD Service Manual page 95

M400 Corpus HD
7.2.7.2 Brake test
These tests should be carried out on an even surface with at least one
meter of free space around the wheelchair.
• Switch on the control system.
• Check that the screen remains on after start-up.
• Move the joystick slowly forward until you hear the park brakes
release. In some cases the wheelchair may begin to move.
• Release the joystick immediately. Both park brakes must be engaged
within 2 seconds.
• Repeat the test three times, bringing the joystick slowly backwards,
to the left and to the right.
7.2.7.3 Test run
Set the highest permitted speed to the lowest value and run the
wheelchair in all directions while checking that it runs smoothly and is
easy to maneuver.
Repeat the test with the speed control set to the highest possible value.
7.2.7.4 Gradient test
WARNING!
Prevent tipping during test
When this test is conducted, an additional person must be present in order to
prevent the wheelchair tipping over backwards.
Run the wheelchair forwards up its steepest permitted gradient. Release
the joystick when the wheelchair is moving up hill; check that the
wheelchair stops and that the brakes function as intended without the
front wheels lifting from the ground.
Move the joystick forward and continue uphill. Check that the
wheelchair moves gently forwards.
Stop the wheelchair then back it downhill. Release the joystick when
the wheelchair is moving downhill; check that the wheelchair stops and
that the brakes function as intended without the front wheels lifting
from the ground.
7.2.7.5 Testing lights, turn signals and warning lights
If the wheelchair is equipped with lights:
• Check that they all light up as intended.
• Check that they all light up as intended and that the flashing
frequency is 1.5 Hz ± 0.5 Hz.
• Remove the bulbs in turn and check that the remaining bulb on the
same side flashes at a frequency of 3 Hz ± 0.5 Hz.
If the wheelchair is equipped with hazard lights:
• Check that all bulbs light up as they should and that the flashing
frequency is 1.5 Hz ± 0.5 Hz.
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