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Permobil PS Junior User Manual

Permobil PS Junior User Manual

Seat system for electric wheelchair
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL PS Junior Seat system for electric wheelchair...
  • Page 3 Permobil Inc. USA 300 Duke Drive Lebanon, TN 37090 Phone: 800-736-0925 Fax: 800-231-3256 Email: info@permobilusa.com 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...
  • Page 4 PS Junior Seat system for electric wheelchair Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Version no.: 5 - 2011-11 Order no: 205228-US-0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PS Junior User Manual Contents Essential information about this user manual ..........6 Technical support .................... 7 Accessories and spares .................. 7 Disposal of seat ....................7 Guarantee ......................7 Safety rules ....................8-15 Design and function..................16 General ......................16 Seat functions ....................

  • Page 6: Essential Information About This User Manual

    Essential information about this user manual Important Information about this Owner’s Manual We congratulate you on your choice of a product from Permobil. Our goal is for you to continue to feel satisfied with your choice of both vendor and product.

  • Page 7: Technical Support

    Contact Permobil Inc. for information about scrapping agreements in force. WARRANTY A warranty registration card is attached to each new wheelchair. The Permobil Inc. Product Warranty Information sets forth the conditions of the warranty. Contact your dealer or Permobil Inc USA for information about the warranty...

  • Page 8: Safety Rules

    Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. Permobil is not responsible for injuries or damage resulting from failure to exer- cise good judgment.
  • Page 9 • that no transport-related or other damages have occurred to the wheelchair, seat and its accessories. If you discover that something has been damaged or in some other manner appears to be incorrect, then contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon as possible before you continue the checks.
  • Page 10 WARNING Damage to the seat It is most important that Permobil should be notified as soon as possible if the seat or its accessories have been damaged during transport, or damaged in any other way while running. There is a risk that the seat and its accessories can no longer be used safely.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Overextending this distance can cause user to over- exert, lose balance, or fall. Permobil recommends that users transfer in the presence of or with the assis- tance of an attendant. Use caution when bending or reaching.

  • Page 12: Environmental Conditions

    PS Junior User Manual Safety rules Safety Instructions WARNING Passengers The wheelchair is not intended to transport passengers, regardless of the age of the passenger. The Maximum User Weight stated in this manual includes the user and any personal effects. The Maximum limit should not be exceeded. The wheelchair’s maneuverability and stability can be degraded as a result.
  • Page 13 Use Prohibited in Motor Vehicles Permobil recommends that users NOT be transported in any kind of vehicle while in their wheelchair, unless the user is in an approved Permobil wheel- chair configuration, has secured the wheelchair using a Permobil approved WC-19 transit kit, and is using a seat belt attached to the vehicle.
  • Page 14 Failure to do so can lead to personal injury. Do not use parts or accessories not authorized by Permobil. Use of un- approved ”aftermarket” accessories and parts may cause changes in the wheelchair, which may make the wheelchair unstable or uncontrollable.
  • Page 15 Permobil for more information. It’s also of greatest importance that Permobil be informed if the wheelchair and its accessories have been subjected to transport damages, damages during driving or damages due to another cause as soon as possible after the event.

  • Page 16: Design And Function

    PS Junior User Manual Design and function Design and function General PS-Junior is an ergonomically-designed seat that is simple to adjust accord- ing to the user’s needs. The seat is made up of modules, and the seat frame constitutes the core element, which can then be supplemented with a range of cushions, arm rests, leg rests and accessories such as calf rests, thigh supports, head rests, etc.

  • Page 17: Seat Functions

    PS Junior User Manual Design and function Design and function Electrical seat functions (may vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair) The electrical seat functions are powered by an electrical actuator, which is step- lessly controlled from the wheelchair/seat control panel.

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    PS Seat User Manual Design and function Design and function The electrical functions of the seat can be controlled from the wheelchair’s control panel. For more details, see the chassis instruction manual. On seats equipped with the ICS control system, the electrical functions can also be con- trolled with the help of the ICS control panel.
  • Page 19 PS Seat User Manual Design and function Design and function The symbols on the control panel show which seat functions are available, which are limited, and which will cause a reduction in speed or stop the wheelchair altogether. The symbols may be unlit, permanently lit up or flashing. Unlit symbol The symbol for a function is unlit.
  • Page 20 PS Seat User Manual Design and function Design and function Seat lift The seat can be raised by pressing the top half of the button and lowered by pressing the bottom half. Seat angle The seat can be angled backwards by pressing the bottom half of the button and forwards by pressing the top half.
  • Page 21 PS Seat User Manual Design and function Design and function Storing memory Before storing a seating position in memory, position the seating system in the position that is desired to be stored. Enter the memory mode by pressing and holding the memory button (8) for two seconds, see illustration below.

  • Page 22: Settings & Adjustments

    PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Setting the back rest angle 115° 85° Manually setting the back rest angle 1. Remove the nuts and washers from the bolts holding the back rest in position. 2. Hold the back rest with one hand, remove the screws, angle the back rest to the required position.

  • Page 23: Seat Width

    PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Adjusting the seat width Width adjustment requires the back rest plate and back rest cushion to be replaced. See the table below for the correct cushion and plate. Seat width Item no. body Item no. cushion 11”...
  • Page 24 PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Adjusting the seat width Adjusting the back rest width 1. Remove the back rest cushion, which is attached to the rear of the back rest using Velcro (see picture). The cushion is held in place by Velcro at the rear of the back rest.
  • Page 25 PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Adjusting the seat width 6. Remove the two screws that lock the width setting of the back rest frame (see picture). On seats with manual seat angle adjustment, the screws on the seat angle mechanism’s handle must also be removed (see pic- ture).

  • Page 26: Seat Depth

    PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Setting the seat depth Loosen the three nuts on the left and right side (see picture). Then push the back rest to the required seat depth. Lock in the required position by tightening the nuts again.

  • Page 27: Arm Rest

    PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Adjusting the arm rest The arm rest can easily be removed/ fitted, as required. Removal Release the arm rest lock on the side of the seat by pulling the lock control straight out from the seat (see pic- ture).
  • Page 28 PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Adjusting the arm rest Adjustment of height 1. Take hold of the arm rest and release the lock mechanism by pushing it backwards (see picture). 2. Adjust the arm rest to the required...

  • Page 29: Arm Rest

    PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Adjusting the arm rest Adjustment of angle 1. Squeeze together the lock loop and then pull it straight back from the arm rest (see image below). 2. Adjust the arm rest to the required angle.

  • Page 30: Leg Rest

    PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Setting the leg support Length 1. Remove the screw securing the length setting for the leg support (see picture). 2. Adjust the leg support to the required position and secure the setting by refitting the screw.
  • Page 31 PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Setting the leg support 4. Fit the foot plate bracket (A) at the required height on the upper tube of the leg support, fit the bracket without the spacers (B) that were previously attached between the bracket and the lower tube.
  • Page 32 PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Setting the leg support Outward rotation/removal 1. Loosen the catch by pulling it backwards, then angle the leg support outwards (see picture). 2. Lift the leg support straight up to remove it. Attachment 1.

  • Page 33: Foot Plate

    PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Setting the foot plate Setting the pronation, in/out: 1. Loosen the jam nut (A) and turn the screw (B) in or out to set the foot plate to the required angle (see picture).

  • Page 34: Seat Angle

    PS Junior User Manual Settings & Adjustments Adjusting the seat angle (optional) 1. Firmly grip the handle at the back of the seat (see picture). 2. Press in the release handles on the left and right side and angle the seat to the required tilt.

  • Page 35: Positioning Belt

    Fitted belt Snap lock, belt. WARNING Permobil positioning belts are designed to position the user only and not to protect you in the event of a motor vehicle accident. The positioning belts do not replace use of a vehicle mounted restraint.

  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary wear and damage to your seat. The following is general advice recommended by Permobil. For severe soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish, contact Permobil for information.

  • Page 37: Accessories

    PS Junior User Manual Accessories Accessories Accessories for Permobil seats are being continuously developed. Contact your nearest Permobil sales person for more information on what accessories are available for your seat.

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Data The following dimension and weight information relates to a PS junior of stan- dard design (incl. control panel) and with the following settings, 70° Leg rest, Seat depth 17”, Seat width 16” and Back rest angle 90°.

  • Page 40: Order No: 205228-Us

    PS Junior Order no: 205228-US-0...

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