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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual English M300 Corpus HD...
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of power wheelchair. Our goal is for you to continue to feel satisfied with your choice of both vendor and wheelchair. Your Permobil is designed to give you highest possible comfort and safety and to meet the requirements regarding safety and environment.
  • Page 4 Text Produced and published by Permobil AB Edition: 2014-08-12 Order no: 205269-US-0...
  • Page 6 How to contact Permobil Permobil Inc. 300 Duke Drive Lebanon, TN 37090 800.736.0925 FAX: 800.231.3256 info@permobil.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 E-mail: info@permobil.se...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Contents CONTENTS Important Information about this Owner’s Manual ................... 9 Safety instructions ............................13 Design and function............................ 33 Settings and adjustments .......................... 49 R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display................61 R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display ..................77 R-net LED Control Panel ...........................

  • Page 9: Important Information About This Owner's Manual

    If you are visually impaired, this document can be viewed in PDF format at www.permobil.com or alternatively ordered in large text. Ordering of Documentation If you are in need of another copy of the Owner’s Manual, it can be ordered from Permobil. Ask for the Article Number specified on the last (cover) page.

  • Page 10: Technical Support

    Important Information about this Owner’s Manual Technical support In the event of technical problems, you should contact your dealer or Permobil Inc. USA at 1-800-736-0925. Always state the chassis serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is provided.
  • Page 11 If an incident occurs please contact your nearest Permobil representative. Normally the same person you contacted at purchase day. To prepare this contact there is a link on our homepage, on the internet, at www.permobil.com. Open up your country page and the contact page. Here is the needed contact information and a guidance document in what in- formation we need to investigate the incident.
  • Page 12 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Important Information about this Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    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 ex- ercise good judgment.
  • Page 14 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Safety instructions Attension! Throughout this manual the following symbol will be used to note items that have significant importance to safety concerns: WARNING! Please use extreme caution where this warning symbol appears. Failure to observe warnings can lead to personal injury and property damage, including damage to the wheelchair.
  • Page 15 • that all products ordered are included in the delivery, including operating instructions and possible other documen- tation. If you suspect that something is missing, then contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon as possible.
  • Page 16 CAUTION! Operation Permobil recommends the use of wheelchair lights at all times user is riding near public rights of way. Use extreme caution when driving near unprotected ledges, drop-offs or on elevated surfaces. Unintended movement or excessive speed in these areas can lead to personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 17 Any unauthorized modifications to the wheelchair or its various systems may increase the risk of personal injury and property damage, including damage to the wheelchair. All modifications to and interventions in the vital systems of the wheelchair must be performed by a qualified service technician authorized by Permobil to perform such service on Permobil products.
  • Page 18 WARNING! Weight Limitations The maximum user weight for your Permobil is set forth in the specification section in this Owner’s Manual for current seat model. Operation of the wheelchair by users who exceed the maximum allowable user weight can lead to personal injury and property damage, including damage to the wheelchair, as well as voiding any applicable warranty to the wheelchair.
  • Page 19 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Safety instructions CAUTION! Operation - Inclines When driving downhill, select the slowest speed and proceed with caution. Driving down an incline can shift the user’s center of gravity forward. If the wheelchair rolls faster than you would like, stop the wheelchair by releasing the joystick and begin descending again at a slower speed.
  • Page 20 Do not put your Permobil in freewheel mode while on an incline. This could cause the wheelchair to roll on its own, causing injury and property damage, including damage to the wheelchair.
  • Page 21 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Safety instructions CAUTION! Driving in Darkness Driving in the dark may only be done if your wheelchair is equipped with functioning lighting in the front and the back, or as per the applicable national or local traffic regulations.
  • Page 22 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Safety instructions WARNING! Center of Balance The possibility of this wheelchair tipping and the point where this wheelchair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center of balance. Please note that the following factors can affect the wheelchair’s center of balance: •...
  • Page 23 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Safety instructions WARNING! Positioning Belt Always wear your positioning belt while in your wheelchair. If signs of damage or wear appear, replace the positioning belt immediately through your Permobil dealer.
  • Page 24 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Safety instructions WARNING! Support Wheels If your wheelchair is equipped with support wheels, they must always be mounted when the wheelchair is being driven.
  • Page 25 Overextending this distance can cause user to overexert, lose balance, or fall. Permobil recommends that users transfer in the presence of or with the assistance of an attendant. Use caution when bending or reaching.
  • Page 26 In an accident or sudden stop, you may be thrown from the chair and seriously injured or killed. 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 27 CAUTION! Driving in Extreme Climate Conditions Permobil’s wheelchairs are designed to withstand most adverse weather conditions, however to minimize the risk of being caught in difficult situations you should avoid using the wheelchair outdoors during, for example, severe cold, heavy rain or thick snow.
  • Page 28 Permobil to perform such service on Permobil products. Incorrect settings could result in unsafe operation of the wheelchair and could cause the chair to become unstable or uncontrollable. Such modifications may also void the wheelchair’s warranty.
  • Page 29 WARNING! Safety Circuits Permobil products are equipped with safety circuits. Inhibit circuits prevent the wheelchair from driving under certain conditions. Speed reduction circuits limit the wheelchair’s maximum speed under certain conditions. Limit switch circuits limit the wheelchair’s functions under certain circumstances. Overload protection circuits shut the wheelchair off in case of an overload.
  • Page 30 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Safety instructions WARNING! Filling Air into tires Check at regular intervals that the wheelchair’s tires have the prescribed tire pressure. Incorrect tire pressure can cause deteriorating stability and maneuverability. The prescribed tire pressure is 200-250 kPa (2-2.5 bar).
  • Page 31 If you experience that the wheelchair in any manner is not behaving as expected or if you suspect that something is wrong: Stop driving as soon as possible, shut off the wheelchair and contact your service contact or Permobil for more information.
  • Page 32 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Safety instructions...

  • Page 33: Design And Function

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function DESIGN AND FUNCTION General ..................... 34 Shock absorber ................35 Drive package.................. 35 Wheels ....................35 Lights and reflectors ............... 36 Batteries ................... 37 Electronics..................38 Electric Seat Functions..............40 Manual Seat Functions..............41 Other Adjustment Options .............

  • Page 34: General

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function General The Permobil M300 Corpus HD is an electric mid-wheel drive wheelchair for outdoor and indoor driving. It is in- tended for people with physical disabilities. The wheelchair consists of a chassis and a seat. The chassis contains the wheelchair’s electronics, power sup-...

  • Page 35: Shock Absorber

    Authorized Permobil Service Center. absorber. Drive package The Permobil M400 is equipped with a drive package for each drive wheel. The drive package consists of an electric motor with a drive gear and mag- netic wheel lock.

  • Page 36: Lights And Reflectors

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Lights and reflectors The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors on the front, rear and sides. Front/rear lights and turn indicators are optional. Figure 3. Front Lights Figure 4. Rear Lights Figure 5. Side Reflectors...

  • Page 37: Batteries

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Batteries The wheelchair’s batteries are located under the covers of the chassis. Both of the batteries are easily accessible for maintenance and replacement. WARNING! Be careful when using metal objects when working with batteries. A short- circuit can easily cause an explosion.

  • Page 38: Electronics

    Electronics Circuit Breaker The M300 Corpus HD is equipped with an automatic Circuit Breaker, which can be reset after having been triggered. It also functions as a battery isolator and is controlled (ON/OFF) via the lever located inside the hole at the bottom of the rear battery cover.
  • Page 39 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function WARNING! If the main fuse is triggered, there is often a major electrical fault. The cause of the fault should be checked carefully before the switch is reset. Contact Service in case of doubt.

  • Page 40: Electric Seat Functions

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Electric Seat Functions The electric seat functions are driven by an electric actuator which is step- lessly controlled from the wheelchair control panel. Available functions may vary depending on how the seat is equipped.

  • Page 41: Manual Seat Functions

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Manual Seat Functions The seat can be adjusted manually by adjusting manual locking tubes with quick-acting locks in a number of fixed positions. Available functions may vary depending on how the seat is equipped.

  • Page 42: Other Adjustment Options

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Other Adjustment Options The control panel, arm rest, foot plates and other accessories such as calf rest, thigh support, trunk support, head rest, etc. have manual adjustment and setting options.

  • Page 43: Electric Seat Lift

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Electric Seat Lift Permobil M300 Corpus HD can be fitted with an electrically controlled seat lift that allows the seat to be raised steplessly up to 8 inches in or- der to adjust its height to tables, benches, etc.

  • Page 44: Electric Seat Tilt

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Electric Seat Tilt The electrically controlled seat tilt makes it possible to set the suitable seat angle within the operating range. Figure 13. Electric Seat Tilt...

  • Page 45: Electric Backrest

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Electric Backrest The back angle can be adjusted (via the Recline Control), allowing the consumer to set a recline angle as needed within the operating range. WARNING! There is a risk of pinching accidents when using the electrical functions of the seat.

  • Page 46: Electric Legrest

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Electric Legrest The legrests can be elevated to a desired angle within the operating range. Figure 15. Electric Legrest...

  • Page 47: Manual Seat Functions - Legrest Angle

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Manual Seat Functions - Legrest Angle The angle of the leg rest is adjusted via an adjustable locking tube with a quick-acting lock in a number of fixed positions. 1. Pull out the quick-acting lock's...

  • Page 48: Manual Seat Functions - Backrest Recline

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Design and function Manual Seat Functions - Backrest Recline The angle of the back rest is ad- justed via an adjustable locking tube with a quick-acting lock in a number of fixed position. 1. Pull out the quick-acting lock's...

  • Page 49: Settings And Adjustments

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS Positioning Belt................50 Foot plate height................52 Foot plate angle................53 Arm rest height ................54 Arm rest angle ................. 55 Arm rest height/angle ..............56 Head rest (accessory) ..............58 Rotatable panel holder ..............

  • Page 50: Positioning Belt

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments Positioning Belt Fitting the Positioning Belt There is an accessory rail on both sides of the seat frame for mounting such items as the positioning belt. Mount the positioning belt in the upper track of the rail.
  • Page 51 Settings and adjustments 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. Always wear your positioning belt while in your wheelchair.

  • Page 52: Foot Plate Height

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments Foot plate height The height of the foot plates can be adjusted individually and steplessly. They are secured using the two lock- ing screws. 1. Undo the foot plates locking screws. See the figure.

  • Page 53: Foot Plate Angle

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments Foot plate angle The angle of the foot plates is ad- justed using stop screws under each foot plate. 1. Tilt up the foot plates/plate. 2. Undo the lock nut. 3. Set to the required angle by screwing the screw in or out.

  • Page 54: Arm Rest Height

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments Arm rest height The height of the arm rest can be ad- justed for optimal comfort. The scale on the back of the back- rest shows the current height setting for the arm rests.

  • Page 55: Arm Rest Angle

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments Arm rest angle The arm rest angle can easily be ad- justed for optimal comfort. 1. Adjust the arm rest angle by turn- ing the adjustment bars. See the illustration. WARNING! Do not subject the arm rests to load when adjusting them.

  • Page 56: Arm Rest Height/Angle

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments Arm rest height/angle 3. Adjust the arm rest to the required angle and secure by tightening the screw (B). See figure. The arm rest height/angle is normally adjusted as de- scribed on pages 54–55. However, for special needs, the arm rests can be adjusted individually for users who want a left and right arm rest at different heights and/or angles.
  • Page 57 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments WARNING! Do not subject the arm rests to load when adjusting them. Risk of crushing. This type of adjustment should only be made for special needs. It may have negative effects on the movement of the arm rest when raising/lowering the back rest.

  • Page 58: Head Rest (Accessory)

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments Head rest (accessory) This head rest has expanded adjustment options to give the user optimal comfort. The head rest can also be removed/remounted while preserving the same setting. Removal 1. Undo the handle (3) on the rear of the back rest. See the illustration.

  • Page 59: Rotatable Panel Holder

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments Rotatable panel holder The location of the control panel can be adjusted lengthwise for the opti- mal driving position. It is also possi- ble to adjust the angle of the panel sideways to facilitate getting in and out.

  • Page 60: Parallel Panel Holder

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Settings and adjustments Parallel Panel Holder The location of the control panel can be adjusted lengthwise for the opti- mal driving position. The panel can also be pushed out to the side, diag- onally back to facilitate getting in and out.

  • Page 61: R-Net Control Panel With Lcd Monochrome Display

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display R-NET CONTROL PANEL WITH LCD MONOCHROME DISPLAY General ..................... 62 Charger Socket................63 Function Buttons ................64 Jack Sockets..................67 Display ....................68 Locking/unlocking the Control System......... 69...

  • Page 62: General

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display General The Control Panel consists of a joy- stick, function buttons and a Display. At the back of the panel you also find the Charger Socket and two Jack Sockets.

  • Page 63: Charger Socket

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Charger Socket WARNING! The wheelchair’s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair, or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket.

  • Page 64: Function Buttons

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Function Buttons On the control panel there are a total of 10 Function Buttons. On/Off Button The On/Off button applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchair’s motors.

  • Page 65: Mode Button

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Mode Button The Mode button allows the user to navigate through the available operating Modes for the control system. The available modes are dependant on pro- gramming and the range of auxiliary output devices connected to the control system.
  • Page 66 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Lights Button and LED NOTE! Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de-activates the wheelchair’s lights. Depress the Figure 35. Lights Button and LED button to turn the lights on and depress the button again to turn them off.

  • Page 67: Jack Sockets

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Jack Sockets The External On/Off Switch Jack (1) allows the user to turn the control sys- tem on and off using an external device, such as a buddy button.

  • Page 68: Display

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Display The status of the control system can be understood by observing the display. The control system is on when the display is backlit. Screen Symbols The Drive screen for the R-net has common components, which will always appear, and components which will only appear under certain conditions.

  • Page 69: Locking/Unlocking The Control System

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Locking/unlocking the Control System The Control System can be locked in one of two ways. Either using a button sequence on the keypad or with a physical Key. How the Control system is locked depends on how your system is programmed.
  • Page 70 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Key Locking To lock the wheelchair with a key lock: • Insert and remove a PGDT supplied key into the Charger Socket on the Joystick Module. • The wheelchair is now locked.

  • Page 71: Seat Functions

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Seat functions Not applicable to all seat models On some seats the electrical functions can be controlled with the help of the control panel joystick. Some models are equipped with three memory loca- tions.
  • Page 72 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Maneuvering the seat CAUTION! If the symbol ”M” appears together with the seat icon, this means that a memory function has been activated. Move the joystick to the left or right to choose a seat function instead.
  • Page 73 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Memory The control system on some seats have three memory locations for seat po- sitions. Each memory location can store the position of the seat’s adjustment device. This means that it is easy to retrieve a seat position saved earlier.
  • Page 74 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Saving position to memory 1. Set the seat’s electrical functions to the desired mode. 2. If not activated, activate the seat/ memory function by pressing the ”Mode” button one or more times until a seat icon appears in the control panel display.
  • Page 75 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Return to drive mode Press the ”Mode” button one or more times until a stand- ard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display - see fig.
  • Page 76 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display...

  • Page 77: R-Net Control Panel With Lcd Color Display

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display R-NET CONTROL PANEL WITH LCD COLOR DISPLAY General ..................... 78 Charger Socket................79 Function Buttons ................80 Jack Sockets..................83 Display ....................84...

  • Page 78: General

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display General The Control Panel consists of a joy- stick, function buttons and a display. At the front of the panel is the Charg- er Socket. Two Jack Sockets are lo- cated on the bottom of the panel.

  • Page 79: Charger Socket

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Charger Socket WARNING! The wheelchair’s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair, or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket.

  • Page 80: Function Buttons

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Function Buttons On the control panel there are a total of 10 Function Buttons. On/Off Button The On/Off button applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchair’s motors.
  • Page 81 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Mode Button The Mode button allows the user to navigate through the available operating Modes for the control system. The available modes are dependant on pro- gramming and the range of auxiliary output devices connected to the control system.
  • Page 82 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Lights Button and LED NOTE! Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de-activates the wheelchair’s lights. Depress the Figure 55. Lights Button and LED button to turn the lights on and depress the button again to turn them off.

  • Page 83: Jack Sockets

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Jack Sockets The External On/Off Switch Jack (1) allows the user to turn the control sys- tem on and off using an external device, such as a buddy button.

  • Page 84: Display

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Display The status of the control system can be understood by observing the display. The control system is on when the display is backlit. Screen Symbols The Drive screen for the R-net has common components, which will always appear, and components which will only appear under certain conditions.

  • Page 85: Speed Indicator

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Battery Indicator This displays the charge available in the battery and can be used to alert the user of the status of the battery. Figure 60. Battery Indicator Steady: This indicates that all is well.
  • Page 86 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display In Focus When the control system contains more then one method of direct control, such as a secondary Joystick Module or a Dual Attendant Module, then the Module that has control of the wheelchair will display the In Focus symbol.
  • Page 87 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Motor Temperature This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced the power to the motors, in order to protect them against heat damage. Figure 67. Motor Temperature...
  • Page 88 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Installation menu The installation menu permits the user to set the clock, the display bright- ness, background color etc. Access the menu by holding down the keys for higher and lower maximum speed simultaneously.

  • Page 89: R-Net Led Control Panel

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel R-NET LED CONTROL PANEL General ..................... 90 Charger Socket................91 Function Buttons ................92 Battery Voltage Indicator..............95 Maximum Speed Indicator ............. 96 Seat Indicator................... 97...

  • Page 90: General

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel General The Control Panel consists of a joy- stick and function buttons. At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket. Your wheelchair also equipped with a Seat Control Panel inaddition to the control panel.

  • Page 91: Charger Socket

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel Charger Socket WARNING! The wheelchair’s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair, or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket.

  • Page 92: Function Buttons

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel Function Buttons On the control panel there are a total of 10 Function Buttons. On/Off Button The On/Off button applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchair’s motors.
  • Page 93 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel Mode Button These keys normally reduce or increase the wheelchair’s maximum speed. In special applications, the keys can instead control the choice of driving profile. Figure 77. Mode Button Hazard Warning Button and LED...
  • Page 94 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel Left Indicator Button and LED NOTE! Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de-activates the wheelchair’s left indicator. Depress Figure 80. Left Indicator and LED the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off.

  • Page 95: Battery Voltage Indicator

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel Battery Voltage Indicator Shows the voltage remaining in the batteries (from left to right): Red+Yellow+Green = Fully charged Red+Yellow = Half charged Red = Charge the batteries Figure 82. Battery Voltage Indicator A good way of using this indicator is to learn how it works while you are driv- ing.

  • Page 96: Maximum Speed Indicator

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel Maximum Speed Indicator Speed Indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair. 1 - 2 lamps = Low speed 3 - 4 lamps = Average speed 5 lamps = Max. speed Figure 83.

  • Page 97: Seat Indicator

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel Seat Indicator On certain seats the electrical functions for seat lift, seat angle, backrest an- gle and legrest angle are controlled with the control panel joystick. In this case the active seat function is indicated on the control panel seat indicator.
  • Page 98 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD R-net LED Control Panel...

  • Page 99: Ics Control Panel

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD ICS Control Panel ICS CONTROL PANEL General ...................100 Functions ..................102...
  • Page 100 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD ICS Control Panel General The seat’s electrical functions may be controlled from the Drive System Control Panel. On seats equipped with the control system ICS the electrical functions may also be controlled from the ICS Control Panel.
  • Page 101 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD ICS Control Panel Feedback Flashing A FLASHING LED communicates ”Actuator” related in- The control panel provides feedback related to the avail- formation to the user. able Seat Functions, active Seat Functions Inhibits, ac- tive Drive Speed Limits and active Drive Inhibits through Flashing green LED signifies a special or extended its LEDs.
  • Page 102 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD ICS Control Panel Functions Seat lift The seat can be raised by pressing the upper part of the button and lowered by pressing the lower part. Figure 86. Seat Lift Backrest recline The backrest can be moved backwards by pressing the lower part of the but- ton and brought back by pressing the upper part.
  • Page 103 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD ICS Control Panel Leg rest Angle The leg rest can be moved out by pressing the upper part of the button and brought back by pressing the lower part. Figure 89. Leg Rest Anterior Tilt The seat can be angled forwards by pressing the upper part of the button and backwards by pressing the lower part.
  • Page 104 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD ICS Control Panel RA Footplate The footplate can be lowered at the same time as the seat lift is raised by pressing the upper part of the button. Pressing the lower part of the button will raise the footplate and at the same time lower the seat lift.

  • Page 105: Handling

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling HANDLING General ...................106 General - Driving ................107 Joystick Error .................108 Driving technique ................109 Driving rules ................... 110 Manual Release of the Magnetic Wheel Locks......114 Battery charging ................116...

  • Page 106: General

    Handling General The Permobil M300 Corpus HD is designed for use both indoors and outdoors. When you drive indoors, you must be careful in, for example, narrow passages, when going through doors and entrances and when using lifts, ramps, etc.

  • Page 107: General - Driving

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling General - Driving Check that the control panel is correctly fitted and the joystick is in the neutral position. Ensure that you have good support, for example the wheelchair’s arm rest, for the part you use to handle the joystick with. Do not just use the joy- stick as a support.

  • Page 108: Joystick Error

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling Joystick Error If the joystick is moved from the central position before, during or immediately after the control system is switched on, the screen image for a shifted joystick will be displayed for 5 seconds. On control panels without a display, the LEDs on the battery voltage indicator will "wander"...

  • Page 109: Driving Technique

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling Driving technique The control panel’s electronics ”interpret” the movements of the joystick and move the wheelchair as intended. For normal driving, the user needs to em- ploy no complex techniques, which is an advantage if the user is inexper- ienced.

  • Page 110: Driving Rules

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling Driving rules Driving over obstacles Do not drive the wheelchair over obstacles higher than 2.4”. If you drive over higher edges, there is a higher risk of tip- ping and of damage to the wheelchair.
  • Page 111 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling Driving on side slopes You should always drive on side slopes with great caution. Avoid sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks.
  • Page 112 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling Driving downhill You should always drive downhill at low speed and with great caution. Avoid braking suddenly and sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks.
  • Page 113 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling Driving uphill You should always drive uphill with great caution. Avoid sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks. You should be extremely careful when driving uphill on an uneven surface (for example grass, gravel, sand, ice and snow).

  • Page 114: Manual Release Of The Magnetic Wheel Locks

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling Manual Release of the Magnetic Wheel Locks The wheelchair is fitted with a manual brake release on each drive wheel that can be released to make it possible to move the wheelchair manually. The brake release levers are located at the front of the wheelchair.
  • Page 115 Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control when the wheel locks are disengaged. Always reset the wheel lock release after manually moving the wheelchair. CAUTION! When the wheel locks are released, the chair will not drive. If it does, contact an Authorized Permobil service center as soon as possible.

  • Page 116: Battery Charging

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling Battery charging How frequently you need to charge the batteries in your wheelchair depends on a number of factors, including how you use your wheelchair, the temperature and age of the batteries and how they are made. All batteries also gradually lose capacity as they age.
  • Page 117 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling WARNING! Use care in the use of metalic objects when working with batteries. A short-circuit can easily cause an explosion. Always use safety gloves and protective eye-glasses. Only chargers with a max 10A charging current (average value) may be used. (The RMS value of the charging current must not exceed 12A.
  • Page 118 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Handling Charging Connect the charger plug into the battery charging socket on the control panel. The molded guide on the socket will help you to licate the plug. NOTE! Description and Use of Battery Charger, see supplied Owner´s Manual.
  • Page 119 Handling WARNING! Only use the battery charger that has been supplied with your wheelchair or recommended by Permobil. The use of incorrect chargers could damage the batteries, wheelchair, control system or charger it self, or may result in parts owerheating creating the potential for burns or even fire.
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  • Page 121: Transport

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Transport TRANSPORT General ...................122 Removing the backrest..............125 General advice for air transport...........126...
  • Page 122 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Transport General The wheelchair must only be transported in a vehicle that is approved for such purposes. Carefully check that the wheelchair is properly secured and that the wheel locks are engaged. When transporting the wheelchair in a motor vehicle, the wheelchair must be secured by fastening straps through the brackets in the front and the back, each marked with a yellow sticker.
  • Page 123 In an accident or sudden stop, you may be thrown from the chair and seriously injured or killed. 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 124 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Transport WARNING! If the wheelchair has to be transported with the user in the chair into the vehicle through a ramp, the wheelchair shall be secured against tipping backwards by a person behind. Wheelchair users should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-installed restraint system whenever it is feasible.

  • Page 125: Removing The Backrest

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Transport Removing the backrest To make transportation of the wheel- chair easier, the back can be re- moved in a few simple moves. 1. Remove the back rest cushion. It is fixed in place by means of Vel- cro on the rear of the cushion.

  • Page 126: General Advice For Air Transport

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Transport General advice for air transport When transporting your wheelchair by air, you should primarily pay attention to the following three things:...
  • Page 127 Transport CAUTION! If you do not know what type of main fuse your wheelchair has, contact Permobil or your service contact. Some airlines may refuse to accept acid batteries on board. To ensure that the wheelchair can be transported safely and no nasty surprises crop up at the last minute, you should always contact the airline before you travel.
  • Page 128 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Transport...

  • Page 129: Maintenance And Repairs

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS General ...................130 Toolbag ...................131 General - batteries/storage............132 Cleaning ..................134 Positioning belt ................135 Brake release.................135 Drive wheels ..................136 Pivot wheels...................138 Battery replacement..............140 Resetting the main fuse/battery isolator ........143...

  • Page 130: General

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs General To ensure that your wheelchair works well, it is important for it to be used correctly and regularly maintained. A well maintained wheelchair lasts longer and has a lower risk of faults.

  • Page 131: Toolbag

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs Toolbag The wheelchair comes with a toolbag with the following contents that can be used for maintenance and minor repairs. TOOL AREA OF USE Allen keys General maintenance/seat adjustment 11, 13 mm spanners...

  • Page 132: General - Batteries/Storage

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs General - batteries/storage WARNING! Any unauthorized alterations to the wheelchair and its systems may lead to an increased risk of accident. All alterations to and interventions in the wheelchair’s vital systems must be performed by a competent service engineer.
  • Page 133 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs Long-term storage The battery may be stored in an unheated room but it should be charged at least once a month for maintenance purposes.

  • Page 134: Cleaning

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs Cleaning Upholstery, cloth/vinyl For normal cleaning, wash the upholstery with lukewarm Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary water and a mild non-abrasive soap. Use a soft cloth or wear and damage to your wheelchair. The following is brush.

  • Page 135: Positioning Belt

    Positioning belt Check the condition of the positioning belt regularly in case any damage or worn places have developed. If signs of damage or wear appear, replace the positioning belt immediately through your Permobil dealer. Brake release Check regularly, approximately once a month, that the brake release and the brake release lever are working properly.

  • Page 136: Drive Wheels

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs Drive wheels Filling tires with air Check at regular intervals that the wheelchair’s tires have the correct tire pressure. The incorrect tire pres- sure may result in lower stability and maneuverability. Too low tire pres- sure also results in abnormal wear and shorter range.

  • Page 137: Changing Inner Tube

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs Changing inner tube NOTE! Applies only if your wheelchair is fitted with pneumatic rear tires. 1. Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 2. Chock up the wheelchair so that the wheel turns freely and let out the air.

  • Page 138: Pivot Wheels

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs Pivot wheels Filling tires with air NOTE! Applies only if your wheelchair is fitted with pneumatic tires. Check at regular intervals that the wheelchair’s tires have the correct tire pressure. The incorrect tire pressure may result in lower stability and maneu- verability.
  • Page 139 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs Inner tube replacement NOTE! Applies only if your wheelchair is fitted with pneumatic rear tires. 1. Chock up the wheelchair so that the wheel turns freely and let out the air.

  • Page 140: Battery Replacement

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs Battery replacement 1. Place the wheelchair on a level surface. 2. Run/fold out the leg rest and raise the seat lift. 3. Turn off the main power switch on the control panel.
  • Page 141 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs 8. Remove the electronics by gently pulling/spreading the locking han- dles to disengage the locking tabs on the left and right hand side of the chassis (see fig.). Figure 117. Remove the electronics by gently pulling the locking handles on...
  • Page 142 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs 9. Remove the rear seat support, it is fitted with two screws. See figure. 10. Loosen the battery terminals. See figure. Also see the sticker on the in- side of the chassis front cover.

  • Page 143: Resetting The Main Fuse/Battery Isolator

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Maintenance and repairs Resetting the main fuse/battery isolator The main fuse also functions as a battery isolator but it is called the main fuse in the owner´s manual. It is not normally necessary to replace the main fuse as it is automatic and can be reset when it has been triggered.
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  • Page 145: Accessories

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Accessories ACCESSORIES Accessories for Permobil power wheelchairs are subject to continuous development. Contact your nearest Permobil dealer for more information on the accessories available for your wheelchair.
  • Page 146 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Accessories...

  • Page 147: Technical Specifications

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length 47” Width 30”-34” Smallest transportation size Height 47” Length 34” Width 30”-34” Height 36”.
  • Page 148 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Product name Permobil M300 Corpus HD Model Numbers SPO, MPO Wheelchair class Dimensions and weight Length 47” Width 30”-34” Height 47” Minimum transport dimensions, lxwxh 34” x 30”-34” x 36”...
  • Page 149 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Safe slope 7.5 Degrees Static stability downhill 13 Degrees Static stability uphill 15 Degrees Static stability sideways 15 Degrees Max. Speed forward 5.1 mph. Max. User weight 450 lbs. Electronics...
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  • Page 151: Troubleshooting

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting guide ..............152 Diagnostics Rnet LED ..............154 Diagnostics R-net LCD..............159...

  • Page 152: Troubleshooting Guide

    The following troubleshooting guide describes a number of faults and events which may occur when you use your wheelchair, together with suggested remedies. Note that this guide cannot describe all the problems and events which may occur and you should always contact your service contact or Permobil in case of doubt. EVENT...
  • Page 153 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Troubleshooting EVENT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The wheelchair can only be driven at reduced Seat lift or seat angle raised too high. See Lower the seat lift or seat angle. speed. (Applies with an electric seat lift and Electric Seat Lift, Page 43.

  • Page 154: Diagnostics Rnet Led

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Troubleshooting Diagnostics Rnet LED Battery voltage indicator Each time the wheelchair is started, parts of the wheelchair ´s electronics are checked. If any fault has occurred in these parts, this is displayed on the control panel´s battery voltage indicator and the indicator for speed/driving profile in the form of one or more flashing lamps.
  • Page 155 If any part is replaced without Permobil’s approval, the wheelchair’s warranty lapses. Permobil accepts no liability for any loss that occurs as a a result of a component of the R-net control system being opened, adjusted or modified without permission.
  • Page 156 Diagnostics should only be performed by persons with sound knowledge of the wheelchair’s electronic control system. Incorrect or poorly performed repair works may make it dangerous to use the wheelchair. Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that occurs on account of...
  • Page 157 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Troubleshooting Example of error messages and remedies EXAMPLE OF ERROR MESSAGES AND REMEDIES 1 Lamp — Low battery voltage Check the condition of the batteris. Check the contact between the bat- tery and the control unit.
  • Page 158 Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Troubleshooting EXAMPLE OF ERROR MESSAGES AND REMEDIES 8 Lamps — Control system error Check the contacts to the output stage. 9 Lamps — Failure in brake circuit Check the contacts to the magnetic brakes.

  • Page 159: Diagnostic Screens

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Troubleshooting Diagnostics R-net LCD When an error or a fault occurs in the wheelchair’s electronics, information on it is displayed in the control panel’s dis- play. This information can then be used to diagnose where the error/fault occurred and its cause.
  • Page 160 Diagnostics should only be performed by persons with sound knowledge of the wheelchair’s electronic control system. Incorrect or poorly performed repair works may make it dangerous to use the wheelchair. Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that occurs on account of incorrect or poorly performed repair work.
  • Page 161 Repair of defective units Apart from specific OEM-approved spare parts (contact Permobil for further information on these), there are no re- placeable parts in the R-net control system. Consequently, defective units must be sent to Permobil or a Permobil-ap- proved repairer for repair.

  • Page 162: Index

    Owner's Manual Permobil M300 Corpus HD Index INDEX Troubleshooting guide ....152 Accessories ......145 General - Driving ....... 107 Airtransport....... 126 Joystick Error......108 Back rest recline ......45 Batteries........37 Batteries – Charging....116 Batteries – Replacement.... 140 Legrest........46 Batteries – Storage....132 Pivot Wheels......
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