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  • Page 1 Total Control Head Array User manual American English...
  • Page 2 300 Duke Drive satisfied with your choice of both vendor and product. Lebanon, TN 37090 Before you begin using your Total Control Head Array, it is important that you read and understand the content of these +1 800 736 0925 operating instructions, and in particular the safety instructions and warning texts.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Safety Types of warning signs Warnings Overview Activation zones The on/off switch and cable ports The LED indicators Usage Operation modes Driving modes Removing the head array Maintenance and cleaning...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Total Control Head Array is intended to be installed on Permobil power wheelchairs equipped with R-net electronics. Permobil power wheelchairs are intended for people limited to a seated position. For additional information regarding your wheelchair, refer to any other documentation received with your wheelchair or contact your Permobil dealer.
  • Page 5: Safety

    WARNING! Vehicle seating requirements Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property The Total Control Head Array is not a headrest. If you use the damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle, you must replace the...
  • Page 6 Make sure that the covers are whole. Damaged or torn covers cause the sensors to inadvertently activate the wheelchair and must be replaced with Permobil parts. If the covers get you can be injured. damaged or torn, moisture can cause the sensors to inadvertently activate the wheelchair and you can be injured.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT! Electromagnetic fields The electronics in a power wheelchair can be affected by external electromagnetic fields (for example mobile phones). Similarly, the electronics in the wheelchair itself also emit electromagnetic fields that can affect the immediate sur- roundings (for example certain alarm systems in businesses). Safety - 7...
  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview The Total Control Head Array is not a headrest. It is a device that makes it possible to operate the wheelchair with something other than a standard joystick. It can operate all the modes and functions of your power wheelchair. Your...
  • Page 9: Activation Zones

    Activation zones Occipital pad has two proximity sensors. Control arms can have either proximity sensors or egg switches. Activation zones for proximity sensors , and , are shown as a gradient shading. The lesser amount of shading indicates where the sensors can begin to activate the control arms.
  • Page 10: The On/Off Switch And Cable Ports

    The on/off switch and cable ports On/off switch is located on the back of the occipital control module. Additional cable ports can be found on the connection panel, which is located on the underside of the occipital control module. The functionality of the cable ports are as follows: mode left forward/rearward...
  • Page 11: The Led Indicators

    The LED indicators The LED indicators can light up in three colors, steadily or flashing, as follows: 1. Steady green: ready for input. 2. Steady amber: one or more control is activated. 3. Flashing amber: stand-by mode. 4. Flashing red: an error has occurred. Check that all cables are connected correctly and restart your wheelchair.
  • Page 12: Usage

    Usage The Total Control Head Array is capable of operating all modes and functions of your power wheelchair. Operation modes The available operation modes are determined by which devices are connected to your power wheelchair and how your wheelchair is programmed.
  • Page 13 The head array can switch between the wheelchair’s operation modes in one of three ways: 1. Mode switch — OMNI: Activate mode switch or sensor briefly to display the user menu screen. Navigate through the menu using sensors/switches , and .
  • Page 14: Driving Modes

    How you change between driving forward and rearward is determined by the configuration of the Total Control Head Array and the configuration of your power wheelchair. See below for the most common methods. 14 - Usage...
  • Page 15 An arrow on the OMNI display indicates the direction the wheelchair will travel when the forward command is given. After using the mode switch or auto-toggle (see below), the arrow on the display will change to the opposite direction. Driving with the forward command will be in the direction indicated by the arrow on the display.
  • Page 16 3. Dedicated reverse switch or sensor: Connect switch or sensor to cable port on the underside of the occipital control module. This is how you move your wheelchair rearward, if your Total Control Head Array is equipped with a dedicated reverse switch or sensor: •...
  • Page 17: Removing The Head Array

    Removing the head array This is how you remove the Total Control Head Array from your wheelchair: • Turn screws counter-clockwise to loosen them. • Disconnect cables • Press buttons to unlock the swing-away arms and move them outward from the user.
  • Page 18: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and cleaning Turn off the power before cleaning. After cleaning and before operating the Total Control Head Array, make sure that all metal parts, pads, and covers are completely dry. For minor spot cleaning, the covers can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
  • Page 19 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 861 36 Timrå Sweden +46 60 59 59 00 +1 800 736 0925...
  • Page 21 Dealer’s address and telephone number...
  • Page 22 338998 eng-US www.permobil.com 7 330818 376657...

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