Troubleshooting Guide - Permobil K450 Owner's Manual

Permobil K450 Owner´s manual

Troubleshooting guide

The following troubleshooting guide describes a number of faults and events
which may occur when you use your wheelchair, together with suggested remedies.
Note that this guide cannot describe all the problems and events which may occur
and you should always contact your service contact or Permobil in case of doubt.
EVENT
The wheelchair cannot
be started.
The wheelchair cannot be
driven.
The wheelchair "switches
itself off" after a certain
period of inactivity
(20-30 min.).
The wheelchair stops while
being driven.
The wheelchair can only be
driven at reduced speed.
Applies to electrically
controlled seat lift
and seat tilt.
The wheelchair cannot be
charged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Batteries discharged.
The cable connection to
the control panel has
come loose.
Main fuse switched to OFF
position after, for example,
battery replacement.
Main fuse triggered.
Battery charger connected.
Brake release activated.
Wheelchair locked with
the security key.
The electronics' energy-
saving mode has been
activated.
The cable connection to
the control panel has
come loose.
Main fuse triggered.
Seat lift or seat tilt
raised too high.
Main fuse switched to OFF
position after, for example,
battery replacement.
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Troubleshooting
REMEDY
Charge the batteries.
Reconnect the cable
Reset the main fuse.
See page 78.
See page 78.
Stop charging and disconnect
the charging cable from the
wheelchair's charging socket.
Reset the brake release.
Unlock the wheelchair.
See page 36.
Switch the wheelchair on
again using the start key
on the control panel.
Reconnect the cable
See page 78
Lower the seat lift or seat
angle. see pages 40-41.
Reset the main fuse, see
page 78.