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  • Page 1 X850 Corpus 3G User manual British English...
  • Page 2 We hope that you enjoy your new powered wheelchair. Permobil Ltd. Permobil's founder, Dr. Per Uddén, believed that every person Regus 6th floor, 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington has the right to have his or her disability compensated as far as...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction 4.11 Manual adjustments 4.11.1 Headrest Overview 4.11.2 Backrest tilt 4.11.3 Removing the backrest Wheelchair specification 4.11.4 Armrest Tool bag 4.11.5 Lumbar support Control panel 4.11.6 Trunk support Footplate extension 4.11.7 Rotational panel holder Lights and reflectors 4.11.8 Parallel panel holder Wheels 4.11.9 Positioning belt...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Your powered wheelchair is a complex medical device prescribed to you by your healthcare provider and configured to meet your needs. Permobil is not responsible for inappropriate prescription or selection of models or features, or for improper use of or modifications to the wheelchair.

  • Page 5: Overview

    The parts in the overview illustration are described in more detail throughout the manual. The X850 Corpus 3G is a rear-wheel drive power wheelchair for outdoor use. It is intended for people limited to a seated position. The expected service life of this product is five years.

  • Page 6: Wheelchair Specification

    Wheelchair specification X850 Corpus 3G Product name: Wheelchair class: Height, width, and length Height: 1020–1140 mm (40"–45") Width: 715–790 mm (28"–31") Length: 1260–1460 mm (50"–57.5") Smallest transportation size Height: 930 mm (37") Width: 715–790 mm (28"–31") Length: 1260 mm (50")

  • Page 7: Tool Bag

    Tool bag The wheelchair comes with a tool bag for maintenance and adjustments. It contains the following tools: Spanner 10 mm 14 mm Double-ended wrench 1/2" 9/16" Allen keys 2–6 mm Allen key Long 6 mm Socket spanner Long 13 mm Short 15 mm Overview - 7...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control panel A. Lights and horn B. Indicators C. Seat lift D. On/off E. Joystick F. Battery indicator G. Maximum speed H. Key 8 - Overview...

  • Page 9: Footplate Extension

    Footplate extension The seat control panel controls the power footplate extension. Power footplate extension. See page 35. Overview - 9...

  • Page 10: Lights And Reflectors

    Lights and reflectors The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors at the front, the rear and the sides. It is also equipped with front lights, rear lights, and indicators. Front reflectors and front lights Rear reflectors and rear lights Side reflectors 10 - Overview...

  • Page 11: Wheels

    Wheels The wheelchair drive wheels have pneumatic tyres. Inflating the pneumatic tyres. See page 62. Overview - 11...

  • Page 12: Tie-Down Points

    Tie-down points The wheelchair is equipped with four tie-down points used for transportation . Two on the sides and two at the rear Vehicle transportation. See page 37. 12 - Overview...

  • Page 13: Serial Number Label

    Serial number label The serial number label is located on the rear of the wheelchair chassis. The contents of the serial number label are described on page 21. Overview - 13...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories for Permobil products are subject to continuous development. Contact your nearest Permobil dealer for more information on the accessories available for your product. Only use accessories that are authorised by Permobil. 14 - Overview...

  • Page 15: Spare Parts

    2.10 Spare parts Spare parts must be ordered through Permobil. Only use spare parts that are authorised by Permobil. Overview - 15...

  • Page 16: User Manual

    2.11 User manual Main text area Main illustration area Text correlates to the illustration to the right Tool list Instruction steps Warning sign Chapter and page number 16 - Overview...

  • Page 17: Safety

    This chapter contains important information about how Indicates important information. to safely use your wheelchair. Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property Warning signs damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this manual or from failure to WARNING! Do not overload the exercise good judgement.
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT! Do not modify the IMPORTANT! Replace damaged charging wheelchair components Do not modify your wheelchair or any of its components. Your If either the charger plug or charger socket becomes wheelchair has been configured specifically for your needs as damaged, both must be replaced by qualified personnel.
  • Page 19 Permobil as soon as possible and immediately stop using your wheelchair. There is a risk that the wheelchair or its accessories can no longer be used IMPORTANT! Positioning aids do not safely.
  • Page 20 Events like these may lead to significant damage that is impossible to detect upon IMPORTANT! Recycle all batteries inspection. Contact your service provider or Permobil. Damage caused by these types of incidents exceeds the Used batteries must be disposed of responsibly in accordance limits covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee.

  • Page 21: Labels

    XXXXXX: XXXXXX manufacturer wheelchair. If a label becomes difficult to read or falls off, order HVIN: XXXXXX YYYY-MM-DD a replacement from Permobil. Patent: www.permobil.com/patents (01)XXXXXXXXXXX (11)YYMMDD (21)XXXXXXXXXX Risk of pinching This label indicates a pinch risk. When you see this label, be extra careful to avoid pinching yourself or your belongings.
  • Page 22 Main circuit breaker No passengers This label shows the on and off positions for the main circuit This label means that no passengers are allowed. breaker. Read more on page 41. Freewheel mode Read more about freewheel mode on page 36. Tie-down points This label shows the wheelchair’s tie-down points.

  • Page 23: Wheelchair Usage

    You must always drive your wheelchair carefully and defensively. Your wheelchair is a complex medical device, not a car. Due to the individualised nature of Permobil products, your wheelchair is equipped with one of numerous different ways to drive it. The most common way is described below, but your wheelchair may not conform to this process depending on its individualisation.
  • Page 24 To drive your wheelchair, you must first turn on the power. The power button or switch is most commonly located on the wheelchair’s control panel, which is usually attached to the armrest. Most Permobil wheelchairs also include a joystick on the control panel. Use this joystick to turn the wheelchair and to drive forwards and backwards.
  • Page 25 The wheelchair consumes a lot of power when you drive up a hill, over obstacles, or on rough terrain (such as sand). Permobil recommends that you, as far as possible, avoid driving for a long period of time in these types of conditions.
  • Page 26 If the wheelchair is not behaving as it should, or if you suspect that something is wrong, stop the wheelchair as soon as possible, turn off the power and contact your service provider or Permobil for further information. Avoid sudden stops and starts. Use extreme caution in any of the following situations: •...

  • Page 27: Control Panel, Seat Control Panel, And Joystick

    When you drive over an obstacle, always directly face it. You can drive over obstacles up to 100 mm (4"). If you drive over higher obstacles, there is a greater risk of tipping and of damage to the wheelchair. If a car lock is installed on the wheelchair, it affects the ground clearance.
  • Page 28 4.2.1 Control panel This subchapter gives you a short introduction to the buttons and indicator lights on the control panel. 4.2.1.1 Lights and indicator light The lights button turns on the lights. Press it to turn the lights on and again to turn them off.
  • Page 29 4.2.1.4 Seat lift and indicator light The seat lift button activates the seat lift. The indicator light is turned on when the seat lift is activated. Read more in Seat functions. 4.2.1.5 On/off The on/off button turns the wheelchair on and off. Press the top of the button to turn the wheelchair on and the bottom of the button to turn it off.
  • Page 30 4.2.1.7 Battery indicator The battery indicator shows how much battery power is left. It will show an updated value after about a minute of driving. The value shown is an estimate. The battery indicator flows up and down when the battery is being charged.
  • Page 31 You can enable and disable the joystick menu. To enable it, press and hold the lights button and the right turn indicator button when you turn on the wheelchair. Three beeps indicate that the joystick menu is enabled. Turn off the wheelchair and repeat the process to disable the joystick menu.

  • Page 32: Seat Functions

    Seat functions Your wheelchair may have seat functions. A seat function is a powered adjustment. Permobil offers the following seat functions. Available functions may vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair. • seat lift • seat tilt •...
  • Page 33 4.3.1 Seat lift The seat lift lifts and lowers the seat. When the seat is lifted, the maximum speed of the wheelchair is reduced automatically to 7 km/h (4.5 mph) forwards and 4 km/h (2.5 mph) backwards. You can use the control panel or the joystick menu to control this function.
  • Page 34 4.3.3 Seat rotation The seat rotation function rotates the seat ( ) to the right or to the left to make it easier to get into and out of the wheelchair. This function only works when the wheelchair is stationary. It is not possible to drive the wheelchair when the seat is rotated.
  • Page 35 4.3.4 Power footplate extension You can adjust the distance between the footplate and the seat. The maximum distance is 200 mm (7¾ inches). When the extension is fully extended, the wheelchair drives more smoothly outdoors. When the extension is retracted, the wheelchair is easier to manoeuvre indoors. WARNING! Do not get pinched Use the seat control panel to adjust the footplate extension.

  • Page 36: Charging The Batteries

    Charge the batteries in a well-ventilated, dry room. Never expose your batteries or any part of your wheelchair to an open flame. Only use a Permobil charger intended for use with your wheelchair. It is not possible to drive the wheelchair while it charges.

  • Page 37: Vehicle Transportation

    4.5.1 Entering freewheel mode 1. Make sure that the wheelchair is on level ground. 2. Turn off the wheelchair. 3. Press down lever to release the safety catch and move the lever forwards ( ). 4.5.2 Exiting freewheel mode 1. Turn off the wheelchair. 2.
  • Page 38 Remove all non-crash-tested accessories and other loose objects from your wheelchair and store them safely before you transport your wheelchair in a motor vehicle. If you transport a wheelchair in a motor vehicle when the wheelchair has non-crash-tested accessories attached or contains loose objects, the vehicle’s occupants could suffer bodily injury.
  • Page 39 4.6.2 Using the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle Permobil recommends that you transfer to a vehicle seat and that you use the vehicle’s restraint systems. The unoccupied wheelchair should be stored in a cargo area or secured in the vehicle during travel. Follow the instructions below if you want to use the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle.

  • Page 40: Air Transportation

    The shoulder-belt restraint should be worn over the shoulder. The pelvic-belt restraint should be worn low across the pelvis and within the preferred zone of 30° to 75°. It is desirable to have a steeper angle within the preferred zone. Make sure that the wheelchair is not lifted or tilted.

  • Page 41: Rail Transportation

    Cover the control panel and other sensitive objects with soft, shock-absorbing material (foam plastic or similar). Push the control panel toward the backrest. Tape any loose cables to the seat or hoods. Rail transportation Regulation (EU) 1300/2014 concerns the interoperability of the European rail network.

  • Page 42: Manual Adjustments

    When you store it for a short time, make sure that the room is dry and not colder than 5°C (41°F). If the temperature is lower, the batteries might not charge fully. They are also more vulnerable to corrosion. When you store it for a long time, fully charge the batteries before storage. Remember to switch off the main circuit breaker.
  • Page 43 This is how you adjust the height and depth of the headrest. 1. Loosen the handle on the backrest. 2. Adjust the height or depth to the preferred position. 3. Tighten the handle This is how you adjust the angle of the headrest. 1.

  • Page 44: Backrest Tilt

    This is how you remove and install the headrest. 1. Loosen the handle on the backrest. 2. Lift the headrest straight up. Install the headrest in the reverse order. You can remove and install the headrest without affecting current settings. 4.11.2 Backrest tilt You can adjust the backrest to several fixed positions.

  • Page 45: Removing The Backrest

    4.11.3 Removing the backrest You can remove the backrest to make transportation of the wheelchair easier. First, remove backrest cushion . It is attached with Velcro. Then carefully undo the clip on the backrest and pull the upper part of the backrest straight up ( ).
  • Page 46 4.11.4.1 Swivelling armrest This chapter describes how you adjust a swivelling armrest. A swivelling armrest is an armrest that you can push in or out as preferred between certain settings. There are three swivel settings ( , , and ) and one locked setting ( ).
  • Page 47 4.11.4.2 Armrest height and armrest angles This chapter shows you how to adjust the height of the armrest and the angles of the armrest. There are two ways to adjust the armrest angle. This is how you adjust the height of the armrest. You can see the current height of the armrest on the backrest.
  • Page 48 This is one way to adjust the angle of the armrest. The lower lock nut has a left-hand thread. Spanner 14 mm 1. Loosen the two lock nuts on the adjustment bar 2. Turn the adjustment bars to adjust the armrest angle to the preferred position.
  • Page 49 This is the other way to adjust the angle of the armrest. Allen key 5 mm 1. Move the screw from fixed position to flexible position 2. Adjust the armrest angle to the preferred position. 3. Tighten screw Wheelchair usage - 49...

  • Page 50: Lumbar Support

    4.11.5 Lumbar support This chapter shows you how to adjust the lumbar support. The lumbar support consists of three cushions with Velcro. If you want to adjust it, simply remove the backrest cushion and adjust the lumbar support as preferred. 50 - Wheelchair usage...

  • Page 51: Trunk Support

    4.11.6 Trunk support This chapter shows you how to adjust the height of the trunk support. This is how you adjust the height of the trunk support. Allen key 5 mm 1. Remove the backrest cushion. 2. Loosen the screw on the backrest that holds the trunk support in place.

  • Page 52: Rotational Panel Holder

    4.11.7 Rotational panel holder You can adjust the distance between the armrest and the control panel, the resistance of the rotational panel holder, and the angle of the rotational panel holder. This is how you adjust the distance between the armrest and the control panel.
  • Page 53 You can angle the rotational control panel to either side. This is how you adjust the angle. Allen key 4 mm 1. Remove screw on the side you want to angle. 2. Loosen the other screw 3. Adjust the angle of the panel to the preferred position.

  • Page 54: Parallel Panel Holder

    4.11.8 Parallel panel holder You can adjust the distance between the armrest and the control panel. It is also possible to adjust the angle of the control panel. This is how you adjust the distance between the armrest and the control panel.
  • Page 55 This is how you adjust the angle of the control panel. Allen key 4 mm Slide the panel to the preferred position. You can loosen or tighten screw to adjust the resistance. Wheelchair usage - 55...

  • Page 56: Positioning Belt

    4.11.9 Positioning belt Always wear your positioning belt. There is an accessory rail on each side of the seat frame, for example, for attaching a positioning belt. Spanner 10 mm 1. Screw the positioning belt in place in the rail’s upper groove. 2.
  • Page 57 Put the adjustment rod in the preferred position. The measurements below indicate the distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Settings = 815 mm = 850 mm = 885 mm = 910 mm = 945 mm = 980 mm = 1015 mm Wheelchair usage - 57...

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    A well maintained wheelchair lasts longer and has a lower risk of defects. Only carry out maintenance and minor adjustments that are specified in the user manual. All other maintenance, service and repairs must be carried out by a qualified service technician authorised by Permobil. 58 - Maintenance...

  • Page 59: Maintenance And Inspection Schedule

    Maintenance and inspection schedule Permobil recommends compliance with the following maintenance and inspection schedule. Contact your authorised dealer for all service-related needs or questions. Maintenance and inspection schedule Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Check battery level indicator and charge the wheelchair if necessary.
  • Page 60 Maintenance and inspection schedule Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Check that the freewheel mode and the freewheel lever work properly. Complete inspection, safety check , and service performed by an authorised wheelchair dealer. 60 - Maintenance...

  • Page 61: Cleaning

    Cleaning Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary wear and damage to your Permobil product. Turn off the power before you clean the wheelchair. 5.2.1 Metal surfaces Due to the high quality powder coating, optimum corrosion protection is guaranteed. Ideally, use a soft cloth or sponge, hot water, and a mild detergent for normal cleaning.

  • Page 62: Inflating The Drive Wheel Tyres

    Inflating the drive wheel tyres Only drive the wheelchair with the correct tyre pressure. The tyre pressure for the drive wheel tyres is 250 kPa (35 psi). Permobil recommends that you check the tyre pressure weekly and after any significant change in temperature or altitude.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Note that the guide cannot describe all the problems and events that may occur and you should always contact your service provider or Permobil technical support if you need additional assistance. Troubleshooting and repairs of electronics must always be performed by qualified personnel with good knowledge of the wheelchair’s electronics.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Guide

    The main circuit breaker is turned off. page 41. The wheelchair cannot be charged. The charging circuit breaker has tripped. Contact your service provider or Permobil technical support for assistance. The battery charger is connected. Disconnect the battery charger. The wheelchair is in freewheel mode.
  • Page 65 Possible cause Remedy Event The wheelchair switches itself off after a The energy saving mode has been Press the start button on the control panel certain period of inactivity (20–30 activated. to turn on the wheelchair again. minutes). Reset the main circuit breaker once. See The main circuit breaker has tripped.

  • Page 66: Error Codes

    Error codes A. Indicator light 1 B. Indicator light 2 C. Indicator light 3 D. Indicator light 4 E. Indicator light 5 F. Indicator light 6 G. Battery indicator 66 - Troubleshooting...
  • Page 67 This chapter describes six error codes and their remedies. Low battery voltage. Error code: two red dashes on the battery indicator flash and six short beeps are repeated at intervals of two minutes when the joystick is activated. Remedy: Recharge the batteries as soon as possible. Critical battery voltage.
  • Page 68 Seat rotation out and seat lift pinch protection active Error code: LED 3 flashes. If pinch protection is active, the seat lift cannot be lowered. If the seat rotation is out, the wheelchair cannot be driven. Remedy: Check if the seat rotation is out or contact your service technician. Warm motors or hot motors.

  • Page 69: General Information

    • U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s regulation 21 CFR 820 • Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Reporting incidents If an incident occurs, please contact Permobil by phone or e-mail. Disposal and recycling Contact Permobil for information about disposal agreements in force.

  • Page 70: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Mass of the heaviest part Backrest 15 kg (32 lb) Reversing width 1920 mm (6.3 ft) Minimum turning diameter 3460 mm (11.6 ft) Required width of angled corridor 1060 mm (3.5 ft) Required doorway entry depth 2300 mm (7.5 ft) Required corridor width for side opening 2100 mm (6.9 ft) Ground clearance...
  • Page 71 How to contact your production unit Nashville, USA Timrå, Sweden PU TIM PU NAS Permobil AB Permobil Inc. Per Uddéns väg 20 300 Duke Drive Lebanon, TN 37090 SE 861 36 Timrå Sweden +46 60 59 59 00 +1 800 736 0925...
  • Page 72 How to contact your local office Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Saudi China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore Arabia, Poland, South Africa, Turkey, United South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand Arab Emirates Permobil AB Permobil No.128 Tian Mu Road West/上海市静安区天目西路 Box 120 128号 Shanghai SE 861 23 Timrå...
  • Page 73 New Zealand Ireland, United Kingdom Permobil New Zealand Permobil Ltd. Regus 6th floor, 2 Kingdom 181A McLeod Road Street, Paddington Te Atatu South, Auckland, 0610 New Zealand W2 6BD London United Kingdom +64 0800 115 222 +44 1484 722 888 +44 1484 723 013 Sales.NZ@permobil.com or...
  • Page 75 Dealer’s address and telephone number...
  • Page 76 334065 eng-UK www.permobil.com 7 330818 302960...

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