Troubleshooting Guide - Permobil F5 Corpus Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual Permobil F5 Corpus

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
The wheelchair cannot be started.
The wheelchair cannot be driven.
The wheelchair "switches itself off" after a cer-
tain period of inactivity (20-30 min.).
The wheelchair stops while being driven.
The wheelchair can only be driven at reduced
speed. (Applies with an electric seat lift and
seat angle.)
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Batteries discharged.
The cable connection to the control panel has
come loose.
Main fuse switched to OFF position after, for
example, battery replacement.
Main fuse triggered.
Battery charger connected.
Brake release activated.
Wheelchair locked with the security key.
The electronics' energysaving mode has been
activated.
The cable connection to the control panel has
come loose.
Main fuse triggered.
Seat lift or seat angle raised too high.
REMEDY
Charge the batteries.
Insert the cable in the control panel.
Reset the main fuse. See page 153.
See page 153.
Stop charging and disconnect the charging
cable from the wheelchair's charging socket.
Reset the brake release.
Unlock the wheelchair. See page 153.
Switch the wheelchair on again using the start
key on the control panel.
Insert the cable in the control panel.
See page 153.
Lower the seat lift or seat angle.
Troubleshooting