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  • Page 1 Chairman Entra Owner’s manual...
  • Page 3 Permobil Inc. USA 6961 Eastgate Blvd. Lebanon, TN 37090 Phone: 800-736-0925 Fax: 800-231-3256 Head Office of the Permobil group Permobil AB Box 120, 861 23 Timrå, Sweden Tel: +46 60 59 59 00. Fax: +46 60 57 52 50 E-mail: info@permobil.se...
  • Page 4 Chairman Entra Owner’s manual Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Edition no. 3, 2002-01 Order no: 201192-US-0 PABnr: 1192:3...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Contents Contents Safety instructions ........6 General introduction .

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Safety instructions Safety instructions General A wheelchair is a motor-driven vehicle, so be very careful when using it. Incorrect use can cause a risk of injury or damage to the chair. To reduce these risks, you should read the operating instructions carefully, especially the safety instructions and warnings.

  • Page 7: Releasing The Brakes

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Safety instructions Operating the seat lift Make sure nothing gets jammed between the chassis and the seat when you are operating the seat lift. The center of gravity is higher when the seat is raised, increasing the risk of tipping. So use the seat lift only on flat ground and not on uneven surfaces.

  • Page 8: General Introduction

    Specifications All information and specifications given in these operating instructions were applicable when this wheelchair was delivered. As Permobil carries out con- tinual development and improvement, we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

  • Page 9: Design And Functions

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Design and Functions General 1. Seat 2. Control panel 3. Chassis 4. Rear wheels 5. Drive wheels 6. Wheel bars Fig. 1. Chairman Entra with Corpus II seat - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Seat

    See Owner’s manual for accompanying seat. Seat elevator The Chairman Entra has either an electrically operated seat elevator or a fixed seat tube. Make power adjustments, of the seat elevator, through the seat con- trol panel and vary the seat height to match your environment.

  • Page 11: Electrical System

    Electrical system The wheelchair batteries are situated under the chassis cover, behind the electric motors. Permobil recommends that you use maintenance-free gel batteries. If you use acid batteries it is important to check the electrolyte level regularly. A battery with an electrolyte level that is too low can boil dry, resulting in increased temperature and damage to the battery.
  • Page 12 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Drive The wheelchair has a drive unit for each drive wheel. The motors control the speed, turning and braking. A control stick on the control panel sends signals to the electronic unit under the cover at the rear of the chassis.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Entra Joystick The control panel is fixed to the right-hand armrest and can be adjusted for opti- mum comfort during operation. The control panel can also be fitted to the left armrest. The fig. below shows the various functions of the control panel.
  • Page 14 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Security key The security key can be used to lock the wheelchair to prevent unauthori- zed use. To lock the wheelchair it must be switched on, the key should then be inserted into and withdrawn from the panel outlet, the wheelchair will now be locked.
  • Page 15 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Battery voltage indicator The window display on the control panel (fig.10) shows the following indi- cator lights (from bottom to top): Red+Yellow+Green = Fully charged Red+Yellow = Half charged = Charge the batteries Fig.10.
  • Page 16 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Lights Lights Press the switch to turn on/off the Turn lights of the wheelchair, if so equipped. signals Indicators Pressing the right or left arrow activates the chair’s turn signals, if so equipped.

  • Page 17: Leverman (Joystick Manager)

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Leverman (Joystick manager) With the help of the Leverman, you can use the joystick to control the speed of the chair (5 positions), seat lift, backrest angle, seat angle and leg support. In lieu of operating the seat control panel.

  • Page 18: Seat Control Panel

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Seat control panel The seat control panel is attached between the control panel and the right arm- rest. The control panel and seat control panel can also be fitted to the left arm- rest.
  • Page 19 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Joystick The joystick is used to regulate the speed of the wheelchair forwards or back- wards, to turn and to brake. Speed The speed is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or back- wards.
  • Page 20 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Design and Functions Turning and braking The wheelchair is turned by moving the joystick to the left or right. The wheelchair is braked by moving the joystick back to the neutral position or letting it go.

  • Page 21: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories We are continually developing accessories for Permobil electric wheelchairs. Contact your nearest Permobil retailer for more information about which acces- sories are available for your wheelchair. Tool bag A toolbar is supplied with the wheelchair, with the following tools: Fig 19.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Handling Handling General This wheelchair is designed for use both inside and outside. When driving insi- de, take normal care. Outside you must remember to drive very slowly on steep, downhill slopes and not to drive over curbs and other obstacles higher than 2.5 inches.
  • Page 23 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Handling 2. Set a suitable speed range by first pressing the MODE button and then use the joystick to select the speed, until the desired indicator lamp comes on for your type of driving. Increase speed = Step to the right.
  • Page 24 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Handling 4. The speed of the wheelchair is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards to different extents. The wheelchair's electronics make it possible to move slowly over curbs and other obstacles. You can drive up to the curb or obstacle and then carefully drive over it.

  • Page 25: Releasing The Brakes

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Handling Releasing the brakes In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away, ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and dry base before releasing the brakes. The brakes can be released to make it possible to move the wheelchair manually.

  • Page 26: Driving Rules

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Handling Driving rules High edges Do not drive the wheelchair over edges higher than 2.5”. Max 2.5” Fig. 25. High edges Downward slopes When driving downhill you should drive slowly and with great care. Take extra care when driving downhill on uneven surfaces (e.g.
  • Page 27 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Handling Upward slopes When driving on slopes with an angle greater than 10°, there is a risk that you won’t be able to control the wheel- chair safely. Max 10° Do not drive up slopes steeper than 10 degrees.

  • Page 28: Charging The Batteries

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Handling Charging the batteries Charging should take place in a well-ventilated area, not in a wardrobe or closet. Charging should not be carried out in a bathroom or wet area. Take care when using metal objects while working on the battery. A short circuit could easily cause an explosion.
  • Page 29 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Handling When should the batteries be charged? As a general rule, you should recharge your batteries as frequently as possible to assure the longest possible life and to minimize the required charging time. Plan to recharge them when you do not anticipate using the chair for a long period of time.

  • Page 30: Transportation

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Transportation Transportation The wheelchair can be secured with straps via the fastening loops at the front and rear. If the chair has to be transported in a van, station vagon or other vehicle, it is extremely important that the chair is secured properly and that the fastening points used are well anchored in the vehicle.

  • Page 31: Transporting By Air

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Transportation Air transport When transporting your chair by air, you should be aware of three things above all: the batteries, the dimensions and weight of the wheelchair and that the seat can be damaged when handled as it is placed together with luggage and other goods in a narrow space.

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Repairs

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance and Repairs To ensure that your wheelchair works well, it is important that it is well looked after. Every wheelchair is subject to wear, partly between the moving parts and partly on account of strains and stresses. Therefore, you must know how the wheelchair works, how you are to drive it and use it correctly and how you are to look after it.

  • Page 33: General

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Maintenance Maintenance During all work on the electrical system of the wheelchair, the connection to the negative pole of the battery must always be removed. Take care when using metal objects in connection with work on the batte- ries.

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Maintenance Cleaning Clean the wheelchair often. It is especially important to clean it after it has been used outside. Use a damp rag with a mild soap solution to wipe off dirt and dust. NB: Do not use a hose to wash the wheelchair with water. The electronics can be damaged.

  • Page 35: Repairs

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Repairs Repairs Resetting the main fuse/battery cut-out The main fuse also functions as a battery cut-out but is still referred to as the main fuse in the user instruction. NB! First switch off the power on the maneuvering panel before switching the power off on the main fuse.

  • Page 36: Changing Batteries

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Repairs Changing the batteries 1. Place the wheelchair on a level base. 2. If the chair has a fixed seat tube, loosen the screw of the seat tube clamp and use the seat lift crank to raise the seat, see fig. 34-35, page 35. If your chair has an electric seat lift, raise the seat to its highest position.

  • Page 37: Changing Inner Tube

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Repairs Changing inner tubes 1. Block up the wheelchair and let out the air. 2. Pull the tyre off the wheel rim. 3. Change the punctured inner tube. 4. Replace the tyre on the wheel rim and fill with air.

  • Page 38: Data

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Technical specifications Data General Name ..........Chairman Entra Size and weight MPS B seat Corpus II seat Length..........40 inches 40 inches Width............25 inches 25 inches Seat heigth ..........21 inches 21 inches Weight, incl. batteries ......220 lbs 318 lbs Maximum weight of user ....224 lbs...
  • Page 39 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Notes - 39 -...

  • Page 40: Important Information (Only For The Us Market)

    Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Important Information CAUTION! It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your powered wheelchair. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred...
  • Page 41 Owner’s Manual Chairman Entra Important Information Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitter (radio and TV broadcast antenna tower) and amateur (HAM) radios. NOTE! Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop com- puters, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, and casette players, and small appli- ances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered wheelchair.

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