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  • Page 1 Chairman Owner´s manual...
  • Page 3 6961 Eastgate Blvd. Lebanon, TN 37090 Phone: 800-736-0925 Fax: 800-231-3256 Email: info@permobilus.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 4 Chairman Owner´s manual Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Edition no. 1, 2002-01 Order no: 201197-US-0 PABnr: 1197:1...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Owner´s manual Chairman Contents Contents Safety instructions ..............6 General introduction ..............8 Specially modified wheelchair ..........8 Design and function ..............9 General .................. 9 Seat ..................10 Seat lift .................. 10 Adjusting seat tilt angle ............10 Wheels .................. 11 Lighting and reflectors ............

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Owner´s manual Chairman Safety instructions Safety instructions General An electric wheelchair is a motorized vehicle and special care must, therefore, be taken when it is used. Incorrect use may both injure the user and damage the chair. In order to reduce these risks, you should read the Owner’s Manual carefully, in particular the...
  • Page 7 Owner´s manual Chairman Safety instructions Operating the seat lift Ensure that nothing is caught between the chassis and the seat when the seat lift is operated. Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping.

  • Page 8: General Introduction

    All information and specifications in these User Instructions were correct at the time of delivery of this wheelchair. As developments and improvements are constantly being made by Permobil, we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. - 8-...

  • Page 9: Design And Function

    Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function Design and Function General Overview of the Chairman Fig.1. Chairman, front view Fig.2. Chairman, rear view 1. Seat 4. Rear wheel 2. Chassis 5. Control panel 3. Drive wheel - 9-...

  • Page 10: Seat

    Fig. 4. Seat tilt Adjusting seat tilt angle The Chairman can be fitted with an electric seat tilt actuator adjuster, which lets you adjust the angle of the seat. The electric seat tilt actuator is controlled from the control panel or from the seat control panel (See Page 14).

  • Page 11: Wheels

    Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function Wheels The front wheels of the wheelchair, the driving wheels, have pneumatic tires. The rear wheels, the link wheels, can have either pneumatic or solid rubber tires. Lights and reflectors In the standard configuration, the wheelchair is equipped with reflectors front, back and at the sides.

  • Page 12: Electrical System

    Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function Electrical system The batteries are situated under the battery cover in the center of the chassis. Fig. 8. Batteries Drive The wheelchair has a drive unit for each drive wheel. The motors control the speed, turning and braking.

  • Page 13: Charging Fuse

    Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function Main circuit-breaker You can reset the main circuit-breaker if it trips. It is on the underside of the chassis, over the right, rear wheel, see fig.10. The main circuit-breaker is protected from dirt and water by a rubber flap, which you can easily fold back.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function Control panel The control panel of the wheelchair may be mounted on the right arm rest and its location can be adjusted to achieve the most comfortable position in connection with maneuvering. The control panel may also be mounted on the left arm rest.
  • Page 15 Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function 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 16 Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function Battery voltage indicator The window display on the control panel (fig.16) shows the following indicator lights (from bottom to top) : Red+Yellow+Green = Fully charged Red+Yellow = Half charged = Charge the batteries Fig. 16. Battery voltage indicator...
  • Page 17 Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function Lights Lights Press the switch to turn on the lights of Indicators the wheelchair. Lights are an optional feature. Indicators Pressing the right or left arrow activates the chair’s indicators. Fig. 19. Light/indicator switches...
  • Page 18 Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function 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. These are all the functions that are normally controlled from the push-buttons on the seat control panel.

  • Page 19: Seat Control Panel

    Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function 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. The fig. 26 below shows the various functions.
  • Page 20 Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function 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 backwards.
  • Page 21 Owner´s manual Chairman Design and Function 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. Fig. 28. Turning Regulation...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories We are constantly developing accessories for our wheelchairs. Contact your nearest Permobil retailer for more information about the accessories available for your wheelchair. Tool bag The wheelchair is supplied with a tool bag which contains the following tools.

  • Page 23: Handling

    Owner´s manual Chairman Handling Handling General This wheelchair is designed for use both inside and outside. When driving inside, 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”.
  • Page 24 Owner´s manual Chairman 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 25 Owner´s manual Chairman 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 26: Driving Rules

    Owner´s manual Chairman Handling Driving rules High curbs and other obstacles Do not drive the wheelchair over Max 2.5” Max 2.5” curbs and other obstacles higher than 2.5”. Fig. 34 High curbs and other obstacles Downward slopes When driving downhill you should drive slowly and with great care.
  • Page 27 Owner´s manual Chairman Handling Uphill slopes If you drive up slopes steeper than , there is a risk that the wheelchair cannot be maneuvered safely. Do not drive up slopes steeper than 12 degrees. Max 12° Max 12° Fig. 36. Driving upphill...

  • Page 28: Releasing The Brakes

    Owner´s manual Chairman 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 29: Charging The Batteries

    Owner´s manual Chairman Handling Battery charging Only carry out charging in a well-ventilated area, not a wardrobe etc. Do not charge up in a bathroom or other wet room. Be careful with metal objects when working on the batteries. A short circuit could easily cause an explosion.
  • Page 30 Owner´s manual Chairman 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 31: Transport

    Owner´s manual Chairman 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 32: Transporting By Air

    Owner´s manual Chairman Transport 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 33: Maintenance

    Owner´s manual Chairman Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance Before working on the wheelchair's electrical system the connection to the positive pole of the battery must always be removed. Be careful with any metal objects when working on the battery. A shortcircuit could easily cause an explosion.

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Owner´s manual Chairman Maintenance and Repairs Cleaning Clean the wheelchair often. After use outdoors it should be cleaned even more thoroughly. Use a damp cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe off dirt and dust. Once in a while remove the battery and chassis covers and clean them thoroughly, wiping their undersides with a damp cloth.

  • Page 35: Repairs

    Owner´s manual Chairman Maintenance and 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 The Batteries

    Owner´s manual Chairman Maintenance and Repairs Changing the batteries Position the wheelchair on a level surface. Electric seat lift Move the seat lift to the highest position. If the batteries are dead the seat must be raised manually. This can be done by removing the seat cushion and the plastic plug in the middle of the seat plate.

  • Page 37: Changing Inner Tube

    Owner´s manual Chairman Maintenance and Repairs Changing inner tubes 1. Block up the wheelchair and let out the air. 2. Pull the tire off the wheel rim. 3. Change the punctured inner tube. 4. Replace the tire on the wheel rim and fill with air.

  • Page 38: Changing Bulbs

    Owner´s manual Chairman Maintenance and Repairs Changing bulbs Front lights 1. Unscrew the two Allen screws (Fig.48:1) on the top of the lamp- cover. 2. Pull the reflector forwards. 3. Unscrew the two Phillips screws on the rear of the lamp holder and remove the reflector.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Owner´s manual Chairman Specification Specification Specifications and performance Chairman Corpus Length ..............44” Width..............25” Transport length ..........32” Seat height ............22” Seat height with electric seat lift ......20-28” Weight including batteries........320 Ib. Driving range............19-24.5 Miles Maximum speed ..........

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

    Owner´s manual Chairman 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 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 computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, and casette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered wheelchair.
  • Page 42 Owner´s manual Chairman Notes - 42-...

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