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X850 Corpus 3G User manual American English for Australia...
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How to contact Permobil Welcome to the Permobil family We hope that you enjoy your new power wheelchair. Permobil's Permobil Australia founder, Dr. Per Uddén, believed that every person has the right 8 Viewbrook Close to have his or her disability compensated as far as possible Seven Hills, NSW, 2147 using the same technology that we all use in our everyday life.
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Introduction 4.10.1 Headrest 4.10.2 Backrest tilt Overview 4.10.3 Removing the backrest 4.10.4 Armrest Wheelchair specification 4.10.5 Lumbar support Tool bag 4.10.6 Trunk support Control panel 4.10.7 Rotational panel holder Footplate extension 4.10.8 Parallel panel holder Lights and reflectors 4.10.9 Positioning belt Wheels 4.10.10 Footplate extension...
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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.
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This chapter gives you an overview of your wheelchair. The parts on the overview image 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.
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Wheelchair specification Product name: X850 Corpus 3G 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") Weight specification Wheelchair with batteries: 203 kg (448 lb.)
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Tool bag The wheelchair comes with a tool bag for maintenance and adjustments. It contains the following tools: Wrench 10 mm 14 mm Double-ended wrench 1/2" 9/16" Allen keys 2–6 mm Allen key Long 6 mm Socket wrench Long 13 mm Short 15 mm Overview - 7...
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Control panel A. Lights and horn B. Turn signals C. Seat lift D. On/off E. Joystick F. Battery indicator G. Maximum speed H. Key 8 - Overview...
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Footplate extension The seat control panel controls the power footplate extension. Power footplate extension. See page 35. Overview - 9...
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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 turn signals. Front reflectors and front lights Rear reflectors and rear lights Side reflectors 10 - Overview...
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Wheels The wheelchair drive wheels have pneumatic tires. Inflating the pneumatic tires. See page 61. Overview - 11...
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Tie-down points The wheelchair is equipped with four tie-down points used for transportation . Two on the sides and two in the rear Vehicle transportation. See page 37. 12 - Overview...
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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...
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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...
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2.10 Spare parts Spare parts must be ordered through Permobil. Only use spare parts that are authorized by Permobil. Overview - 15...
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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...
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This chapter contains important information about how to safely use your wheelchair. instructions Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property Follow the warnings and instructions in this user manual. If you damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the do not, it can lead to bodily injury.
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WARNING! Pay attention to release WARNING! Remain aware of your mechanisms wheelchair’s dimensions Adjust your restraint system such that the release mechanisms Always remain aware of your wheelchair’s dimensions. Some cannot be pressed during a crash. If you do not, it can lead to emergency exits or paths can be too small for your wheelchair bodily injury or death.
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Permobil for further information. If you use a wheelchair that WARNING! No passengers behaves abnormally or erratically, it can lead to bodily injury.
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Do not put any part of your body between moving lead to significant damage that is impossible to detect upon parts. inspection. Contact your service provider or Permobil. Damage caused by these types of incidents exceeds the limits covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
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These labels are described in greater detail in this subchapter. Do not remove labels from the wheelchair. If a label becomes difficult to read or falls off, order a replacement from Permobil. Main circuit breaker Serial number label...
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No passengers This label means that no passengers are allowed. 22 - Safety...
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You must always drive your wheelchair carefully and defensively. Your wheelchair is a complex medical device, not an automobile. Due to the individualized 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 individualization.
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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.
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The wheelchair consumes much power when you drive up a hill, climb over obstacles, or drive on rough terrain (for example sand). Permobil recommends that you, as far as possible, avoid to drive for a long period of time in these types of conditions.
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Do not use the wheelchair on stairs or escalators. Remember that alcohol can affect your ability to drive a power wheelchair. This user manual’s wheelchair specification states the wheelchair’s maximum user weight. The stated user weight includes the user and any personal effects.
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Control panel, seat control panel, and joystick menu This subchapter contains information about the control panel, the seat control panel, and the joystick menu. The control panel consists of a joystick, buttons, and indicators. Your wheelchair can also have a seat control panel connected to the control panel.
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4.2.1.3 Turn signal and indicator The two turn signal buttons activate the turn signals. Press the right arrow to turn on the right turn signal and the left arrow to turn on the left turn signal. The indicator will flash when a turn signal is turned on. 4.2.1.4 Seat lift and indicator The seat lift button activates the seat lift.
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4.2.1.6 Maximum speed and indicator The maximum speed button sets the maximum speed of the wheelchair. Press the button to cycle through the three different settings. The indicator shows the current setting. • The low setting is shown with one indicator and gives a maximum speed of 3 km/h(1.9 mph).
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4.2.2 Seat control panel The seat control panel sits behind the control panel. You can control seat functions with the seat control panel. Read more in 4.3 Seat functions. You can activate the seat control panel from the joystick menu. 4.2.3 Joystick menu This chapter tells you how to enable and disable the joystick menu, how to...
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There are two ways to enter the joystick menu. One way is to hold down the lights button for two seconds. The other way is to move the joystick to the left or right end position and hold it there for two seconds. For both ways, a beep confirms that you have entered the joystick menu and the indicator above the lights and horn button is lit.
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Permobil offers the following seat functions. Available functions can vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair. • seat lift • seat tilt • seat swivel • footplate extension • backrest tilt The wheelchair’s center of gravity changes when you change the position of the seat and/or the backrest.
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4.3.2 Seat tilt The seat tilt tilts the entire seat. You can use either the seat control panel or the joystick menu to control seat tilt. When the seat tilt is activated, the light above the seat lift button flashes to indicate that the seat lift cannot be used. To use the seat control panel, press the bottom of the button to tilt rearward and the top of the button to tilt back up again.
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4.3.3 Seat swivel Seat swivel 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 and it is not possible to drive the wheelchair when the seat is rotated.
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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 maneuver indoors. WARNING! Do not get pinched Use the seat control panel to adjust the footplate extension.
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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.
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4.5.1 Entering freewheel mode 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 forward ( ). 4.5.2 Exiting freewheel mode Turn off the wheelchair. 2.
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4.6.2 Using the wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle Permobil recommends that, whenever feasible, 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.
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WARNING! Vehicle seating requirements The wheelchair shall be forward-facing when you use it as a seat in a vehicle. Permobil has no manufacturer-designated wheelchair-mounted belt restraints. Use the vehicle’s restraint systems. You must use both pelvic-belt restraints and shoulder-belt restraints. Pelvic- and shoulder-belt restraints should be used together as designed.
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Air transportation This chapter contains information that can be helpful if you are transporting your wheelchair by air. 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...
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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.
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4.10.1 Headrest This chapter shows you how to adjust the height, depth, and angle of the headrest. It also shows you how to remove and install the headrest. Do not put any weight on the headrest while you adjust it. If you do, you can damage This is how you adjust the height and depth of the headrest.
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This is how you adjust the angle of the headrest. Loosen the handle on the rear of the headrest. 2. Adjust the headrest angle to the preferred position. 3. Tighten the handle This is how you remove and install the headrest. Loosen the handle on the backrest.
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4.10.2 Backrest tilt You can adjust the backrest to several fixed positions. Do not put any weight on the backrest while you adjust it. This is how you adjust the backrest. Hold the backrest and pull out the handle of the quick-acting lock so that the locking tube moves freely.
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4.10.3 Removing the backrest You can remove the backrest to make transportation of the wheelchair easier. First, remove the 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 If needed, you can also remove the headrest.
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4.10.4.1 Swiveling armrest This chapter describes how you adjust a swiveling armrest. A swiveling armrest is an armrest that you can push in or out as preferred between certain settings. There is one locked setting and three swivel settings Swivel settings Factory setting Locked Factory setting...
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4.10.4.2 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.
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This is one way to adjust the angle of the armrest. The lower lock nut has a left-hand thread. Wrench 14 mm Loosen the two lock nuts on the adjustment bar 2. Turn the adjustment bar to adjust the armrest angle to the preferred position.
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This is the other way to adjust the angle of the armrest. Allen key 5 mm Move the screw from the fixed position to the flexible position 2. Adjust the armrest angle to the preferred position. 3. Tighten the screw Wheelchair usage - 49...
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4.10.5 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...
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4.10.6 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 Remove the backrest cushion. 2. Loosen the screw on the backrest that holds the trunk support in place. 3.
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4.10.7 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.
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You can angle the rotational control panel to either side. This is how you adjust the angle. Allen key 4 mm Remove the screw on the side you want to angle. 2. Loosen the other screw 3. Adjust the angle of the panel to the preferred position.
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4.10.8 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.
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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 the screw to adjust the resistance. Wheelchair usage - 55...
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4.10.9 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 Screw the positioning belt in place in the rail’s upper groove. 2.
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Put the adjustment rod in the preferred position. The measurements below indicate the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels. Settings = 815 mm = 850 mm = 885 mm = 910 mm = 945 mm = 980 mm = 1015 mm Wheelchair usage - 57...
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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 authorized by Permobil. 58 - Maintenance...
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Maintenance and inspection schedule 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.
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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.
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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 (35 psi). Permobil recommends that you check the tire pressure weekly and after any significant change in temperature or altitude.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Error codes A. Indicator 1 B. Indicator 2 C. Indicator 3 D. Indicator 4 E. Indicator 5 F. Indicator 6 G. Battery indicator Troubleshooting - 65...
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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.
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Seat swivel out and seat lift crush protection active. Error code: LED 3 flashes. If crush protection is active, the seat lift cannot be lowered. If the seat swivel is out, the wheelchair cannot be driven. Remedy: Check if the seat swivel is out or contact your service technician. Warm motors or hot motors.
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This chapter contains information about warranty, standards and regulations, reporting incidents, scrapping and recycling, 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/.
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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...
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How to contact your production unit Sundsvall, Sweden Nashville, USA PU SUN PU NAS Permobil AB Permobil Inc. Klökanvägen 16 300 Duke Drive Lebanon, TN 37090 863 41 Sundsvall Sweden +46 60 59 59 00 +1 800 736 0925 +46 60 57 52 50 +1 800 231 3256 info@permobil.com...
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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...
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