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  • Page 1 K300/K300s PS Junior User manual American English for Australia...
  • Page 2 Welcome to the Permobil family We hope that you enjoy your new power wheelchair. Permobil Australia Permobil's founder, Dr. Per Uddén, believed that every person 8 Viewbrook Close has the right to have his or her disability compensated as far as...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction 4.10.3 Armrest 4.10.4 Seat tilt Overview 4.10.5 Manual leg rest 4.10.6 Swing away leg rest Wheelchair specification 4.10.7 Footplate on a manual leg rest Tool bag 4.10.8 Footplate on a swing away leg rest General control panel 4.10.9 Fixed panel holder Omni2 4.10.10 Rotational panel holder...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    You must also read and understand the user manuals for your specific accessories before you use your wheelchair. This user manual and additional information concerning our products are available at www.permobil.com or by telephone. Your power wheelchair is a complex medical device prescribed to you by your healthcare provider and configured to meet your needs.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview This chapter gives you an overview of your wheelchair. The parts on the overview image are described in more detail throughout the manual. The K300/K300s PS Junior is a front-wheel drive power wheelchair for indoor and outdoor use. It is intended for people limited to a seated position.

  • Page 6: Wheelchair Specification

    Wheelchair specification K300/K300s PS Product name: Junior Wheelchair class: Height, width, and length Height: 792–1002 mm (31"–39") Width: 615 mm (24") Length: 1111–1207 mm (44"–48") Smallest transportation size Height: 585 mm (23") Width: 615 mm (24") Length: 903 mm (36") Weight specification Wheelchair with batteries: 121 kg (267 lb.) Maximum user weight: 76 kg (168 lb.)

  • Page 7: Tool Bag

    Tool bag The wheelchair comes with a tool bag for maintenance and adjustments. It contains the following tools: Wrench general maintenance 10 mm 14 mm Allen keys general maintenance and seat adjustment 1.5–6 mm Socket wrench general maintenance 15 mm Overview - 7...

  • Page 8: General Control Panel

    General control panel Joystick Example of button functions A. On/off B. Horn C. Decrease maximum speed D. Increase maximum speed For more information, see the user manual of your control panel: https://documentation.permobil.com/ manuals/control_panels/ 8 - Overview...

  • Page 9: Omni2

    Omni2 Your wheelchair can be equipped with an Omni2. An Omni2 is a device that makes it possible to operate the wheelchair with something other than a standard joystick. Button configuration for Omni2. A. On/off E. LCD screen B. Profile F.

  • Page 10: Lights And Reflectors

    Front reflectors Rear reflectors If the wheelchair is equipped with lights, Permobil recommends that you use them whenever you drive near public rights of way. Do not drive in the dark unless your wheelchair is equipped with lights. When you drive in the dark, be extra cautious.

  • Page 11: Wheels

    Wheels The wheelchair drive wheels have pneumatic tires or flat-free (foam filled) tires. The caster wheels have solid polyurethane tires. Pneumatic tires Flat-free (foam filled) tires Inflating the pneumatic tires. See page 67. Overview - 11...

  • Page 12: Tie-Down Points

    Tie-down points The wheelchair is equipped with four tie-down points used for transportation . Two in the front and two in the rear Vehicle transportation. See page 31. 12 - Overview...

  • Page 13: Serial Number Label

    Serial number label The serial number label is located on the lower, left side of the wheelchair chassis. Look behind the swing arms. 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 authorized by Permobil. 14 - Overview...

  • Page 15: Spare Parts

    2.10 Spare parts Spare parts must be ordered through your dealer. Only use spare parts that are authorized 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 judgment.
  • 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 If the wheelchair or its accessories have suffered trans- portation damage, damage during driving, or damage from other causes, you must inform Permobil as soon as possible WARNING! Do not remove the support and immediately stop using your wheelchair. There is a risk...
  • Page 20 Events like these can part of your body between moving parts. lead to significant damage that is impossible to detect upon inspection. Contact your service provider or Permobil. Damage caused by these types of incidents exceeds the IMPORTANT! Recycle all batteries limits covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 21: Labels

    Do not remove labels from the wheelchair. If a label becomes difficult to read or falls off, order a replacement from Permobil. XXXXXXXXXXXX XX kg / XX lb...
  • Page 22 Read the instructions Tie-down points This label means that you must refer to your user manual. This label shows the wheelchair’s tie-down points. Read more about wheelchair transportation on page 31. Pinch risk This label indicates a pinch risk. When you see this label, be Support wheels extra careful to avoid pinching yourself or your belongings.

  • Page 23: Wheelchair Usage

    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 forward and rearward.
  • Page 24 For additional information on how to control your wheelchair, refer to any other documentation received with your wheelchair or contact your Permobil dealer. Turn off the power before you get in or out of the wheelchair or lift the armrest. Do not use the joystick, footplates, or armrests as support when you get in or out of the wheelchair.
  • Page 25 Permobil recommends that you do not use the wheelchair in extreme conditions, such as heavy rain, thick snow, or excessive heat or cold.
  • Page 26 Avoid sudden stops and starts. Use extreme caution in any of the following situations: • when you are near edges or on elevated surfaces • when you drive on soft or uneven surfaces, such as grass, gravel, sand, ice, or snow •...

  • Page 27: Support Wheels

    Your wheelchair can have seat functions. A seat function is a power adjustment. Due to the custom nature of Permobil products, your wheelchair is equipped with one of numerous different ways to adjust its seat functions. For additional information on how to control your wheelchair, refer to any other documentation received with your wheelchair or contact your Permobil dealer.
  • Page 28 WARNING! Drive extra carefully when lifted or tilted 4.3.1 Seat lift The seat lift lifts the entire seat. 28 - Wheelchair usage...
  • Page 29 4.3.2 Seat tilt The seat tilt tilts the entire seat, from headrest to leg rest. Wheelchair usage - 29...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Freewheel Mode

    Freewheel mode The wheelchair is fitted with a freewheel lever. When the freewheel lever is released, the wheelchair’s brakes are disengaged from the motor. When in freewheel mode, the wheelchair can be moved manually, but cannot be controlled electronically. When the wheelchair is in freewheel mode, it must not be possible to drive the wheelchair.
  • Page 32 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 with non- crash-tested accessories attached or with loose objects, the vehicle’s occupants could suffer bodily injury.
  • Page 33 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 34: Air Transportation

    You must use both pelvic-belt restraints and shoulder-belt restraints. Make sure that the belt restraints are as tight as possible, without becoming uncomfortable, and that they are not twisted. They must be close to your body and not held away by parts of the wheelchair. Adjust your restraint system such that the release mechanisms cannot be pressed during a crash.
  • Page 35 4.7.1 Batteries The main circuit breaker must always be in the off position. In most cases, gel batteries do not have to be removed from the wheelchair. 4.7.2 Weight and dimensions Contact the relevant airline for applicable rules on weight and dimensions for your power wheelchair.

  • Page 36: Main Circuit Breaker

    Main circuit breaker Your wheelchair has a main circuit breaker with two functions. You can use it to turn off the main power, for example before you transport the wheelchair. It also trips if there are any issues with the circuits. The first time the main circuit breaker trips, you can reset it yourself.

  • Page 37: Manual Adjustments

    4.10 Manual adjustments The wheelchair can have functions that are adjusted manually. Available functions vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair. If you do not have the power lift function on your wheelchair, seat height must only be adjusted by authorized service providers. 4.10.1 Headrest This chapter shows you how to adjust the height, depth, and angle of the headrest.
  • Page 38 4.10.1.1 Height and depth This is how you adjust the height and depth of the headrest. 1. Turn the handle counterclockwise to loosen it. 2. Adjust the height and depth of the headrest. 3. Turn the handle clockwise to lock the headrest in the required position.
  • Page 39 4.10.1.2 Angle This is how you adjust the angle of the headrest. 1. Turn the handle counterclockwise to loosen it. 2. Adjust the angle of the headrest. 3. Turn the handle clockwise to lock the headrest in the required position. 4.10.1.3 Removing and installing This is how you remove and install the headrest.

  • Page 40: Backrest

    4.10.2 Backrest This chapter shows you how to fold down and tilt the backrest. 4.10.2.1 Folding down the backrest If your backrest has a manual quick release, you can fold down the backrest in a few steps. WARNING! Adjust the backrest without weight WARNING! Do not get pinched This is how you fold down a backrest with a manual quick release.
  • Page 41 If your backrest does not have a manual quick release, do the procedure that follows to fold the backrest. Allen key 4 mm Wrench 10 mm 1. Fold up the armrests. 2. Remove the cushions. 3. Hold the backrest so that it does not fall forward. 4.

  • Page 42: Armrest

    4.10.2.2 Backrest tilt This is how you tilt the backrest. Allen key 4 mm Wrench 10 mm 1. Hold the backrest so that it does not fall forward. 2. Remove the two screws, the two washers, and the two nuts. There is one screw, one washer, and one nut on each side of the backrest.
  • Page 43 4.10.3.1 Height This is how you adjust the height of the armrest. Torque wrench Wrench, 10 mm 1. Loosen the three nuts 2. Adjust the armrest to the preferred height. 3. Torque the three nuts to 9.8 N m (7.2 lb. ft.). 4.10.3.2 Angle This is how you adjust the angle of the armrest.
  • Page 44 4.10.3.3 Armrest position This is how you adjust the position of the armrest. Torque wrench Wrench, 10 mm 1. Loosen the screws 2. Move the armrest inward or outward to the required position. Make sure that the cables are not pinched or stretched when you move the armrest. 3.
  • Page 45 4.10.3.4 Armrest pad position This is how you adjust the position of the armrest pad. Torque wrench 1. Loosen the two screws under the armrest pad. 2. Slide the armrest pad to the preferred position. 3. Check that the screws are properly in place. 4.

  • Page 46: Seat Tilt

    4.10.3.6 Folding up the armrest Push up the armrest to put it in the folded up position. 4.10.4 Seat tilt This chapter shows you how to use the manual seat tilt. WARNING! Do not get pinched This is how you use the manual seat tilt. 1.

  • Page 47: Manual Leg Rest

    4.10.5 Manual leg rest This chapter shows you how to adjust the angle and the height on a manual leg rest. The manual leg rest can be adjusted and locked in a number of fixed positions. 4.10.5.1 Angle This is how you adjust the angle of a manual leg rest. 1.

  • Page 48: Swing Away Leg Rest

    4.10.5.2 Height This is how you adjust the height of the manual leg rest. 1. Pull out the two pins approximately 15 mm (0.6”). 2. Adjust the leg rest to the required position. 3. Push the pins into the nearest fixed position to lock the height setting. 4.

  • Page 49: Footplate On A Manual Leg Rest

    This is how you swing away the swing away leg rest. 1. Pull back the catch and rotate the swing away leg rest outward. 2. To put the swing away leg rest back in its front position, rotate the swing away leg rest inward until the catch locks.

  • Page 50: Footplate On A Swing Away Leg Rest

    WARNING! Do not get pinched This is how you adjust the height of the footplate. You can adjust the height of each footplate individually. 1. Pinch the tabs on the locking pin and pull out the locking pin. 2. Adjust the footplate to the preferred height. 3.
  • Page 51 4.10.8.1 Pronation This is how you adjust the pronation of the footplate. Allen key 6 mm Wrench 10 mm 1. Loosen the locknut 2. Turn the screw to increase or decrease the pronation of the footplate. 3. Tighten the locknut to lock the pronation setting.
  • Page 52 4.10.8.3 Vertical angle This is how you adjust the vertical angle of the footplate. Allen key 4 mm Wrench 10 mm 1. Loosen the two screws . Use a wrench to hold the nuts 2. Adjust the vertical angle of the footplate to the preferred position. 3.
  • Page 53 4.10.8.5 Height This is how you adjust the height of the footplates. Allen key 5 mm Wrench 10 mm 1. Remove the screw. 2. Adjust the swing away leg rest to the required length and install the screw in the nearest fixed position. If a shorter height setting is required, do the procedure that follows.

  • Page 54: Fixed Panel Holder

    2. Remove the screw , the two spacers , the washer , the nut , and the footplate bracket 3. Remove the screw and the lower tube 4. Install the footplate bracket at one of the fixed length settings on the upper tube.
  • Page 55 This is how you adjust the distance between the armrest and the control panel. Torque wrench Allen key 4 mm Allen key 5 mm 1. Loosen the four screws on the panel joint and slide the panel to the preferred position. 2.
  • Page 56 This is how you adjust the angle of the control panel. 1. Loosen the four screws on the panel joint. 2. Remove screw on the side you want to angle. 3. Loosen the other screw 4. Adjust the angle of the control panel to the preferred position. 5.

  • Page 57: Rotational Panel Holder

    4.10.10 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 58 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 panel to the preferred position.

  • Page 59: Parallel Panel Holder

    4.10.11 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 60 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. 60 - Wheelchair usage...

  • Page 61: Positioning Belt

    4.10.12 Positioning belt Always wear your positioning belt. There is an accessory rail on each side of the seat frame where you can attach for example a positioning belt. Wrench 10 mm 1. Screw the positioning belt in place in the rail’s upper groove. 2.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    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 authorized by Permobil. IMPORTANT! Do not use a damaged wheelchair...

  • Page 63: Maintenance And Inspection Schedules

    Maintenance and inspection schedules Permobil recommends compliance with the following maintenance and inspection schedule. Contact your authorized 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 64 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 authorized wheelchair dealer. 64 - Maintenance...

  • Page 65: 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 66 Do not use any other cleaning methods than those listed here. Other cleaning methods can attack and degrade the vinyl and can also void the wheelchair’s warranty. If necessary, you can remove the cover before cleaning. See also the washing instructions on the upholstery materials.

  • Page 67: Inflating The Drive Wheel Tires

    Inflating the drive wheel tires Only drive the wheelchair with the correct tire pressure. The tire pressure for the drive wheel tires is 250 kPa. Permobil recommends that you check the tire pressure weekly and after any significant change in temperature or altitude.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Note that the guide cannot describe all the problems and events which 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 69 Possible cause Remedy Event The batteries are discharged. Charge the batteries. The cable connection to the control panel Insert the cable in the control panel. has come loose. The wheelchair does not start. Turn on the main circuit breaker. See The main circuit breaker is turned off.
  • Page 70 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 71: General Information

    This chapter contains information about warranty, standards and regulations, reporting incidents, scrapping, and technical specifications. Warranty Contact your dealer or Permobil Australia for information about the warranty period for this product. You can also find information on applicable warranties at https://permobil.com.au/support/power-wheelchairs/.

  • Page 72: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Mass of the heaviest part 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.) Pivot width 1170 mm (46") Minimum turning diameter 1320 mm (52") Required width of angled corridor 800 mm (31") Required doorway entry depth 1190 mm (47") Required corridor width for side opening 850 mm (33") Ground clearance 80 mm (3")
  • Page 73 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 74 How to contact your local office Australia New Zealand Permobil Australia Permobil New Zealand 8 Viewbrook Close 181A McLeod Road Seven Hills, NSW, 2147 Te Atatu South, Auckland, 0610 Australia New Zealand +61 1300 845 483 +64 0800 115 222 orders.au@permobil.com...
  • Page 75 Dealer’s address and telephone number...
  • Page 76 338317 eng-AUS www.permobil.com 7 330818 373434...

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