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Chairman 2k/2s
Lowrider
Owner's manual
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  • Page 1 Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Owner’s manual Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Edition no. 3, 2004-01 Order no: 201160-US-0 PABnr: 1160:4...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Contents Contents Contents ..........5 Safety instructions .
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Always bear in mind that a high speed and extended braking distance make for an increased risk of accidents. Always use the positioning belt on the Chairman 2s Lowrider. Never drive rapidly or at full speed along narrow passages, on narrow sidewalks, etc. where an incorrect maneuver or incorrect steering can cause an increased risk of accidents.
  • Page 7 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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 the information and specifications contained in the present Owner’s Manual were valid at the time of delivery of this wheelchair. As development and impro- vement take place continuously at Permobil, we reserve the right to make chan- ges without prior notification.
  • Page 9: Design And Function

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Design and function Design and function General Overview Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider with Corpus-seat. Fig. 2. Rear view Fig.1. Front view 1. Seat 4. Rear wheel 2. Chassis 5. Drive wheel 3. Control panel Page 9 Page 9...
  • Page 10: Seat

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Design and function Seat See the supplied Owner’s Manual for the seat. Seat lift The Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider is fitted with an electrically control panel operated seat lift. An actuator device which is controlled from the maneuvering panel makes it possible to raise the seat up to 6”...
  • Page 11: Wheels

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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

    It is located on the top side of the chassis behind the seat lift, see Fig. 6. Charging fuse The charging fuse is positioned at the front edge of the chassis cover, under the charging outlet. Charging fuse 15A Main fuse Chairman 2k Lowrider 63A Chairman 2s Lowrider 80A Fig. 6. Fuses Page 12 Page 12...
  • Page 13: Shock Absorbers

    Fig. 8. Shock absorber Adjusting spring force Adjustments should be made by someone familiar with the design and operation of the shock absorbers. When adjustment is required, contact your nearest ser- vice engineer/service center or Permobil. Page 13 Page 13...
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Design and function Control panel Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider The control panel of the wheelchair is mounted on the right arm rest and its loca- tion can be adjusted to achieve the most comfortable position in connection with manoeuvring.
  • Page 15 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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 2k/2s Lowrider Design and function Battery voltage indicator The window display on the control panel (fig.12) shows the following indi- cator lights (from bottom to top): Red+Yellow+Green = Fully charged Red+Yellow = Half charged = Charge the batteries Fig.12.
  • Page 17 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Design and function Lights Lights Press the switch to turn on the lights Indicators of the wheelchair. Indicators Pressing the right or left arrow activa- tes the chair’s indicators. Fig.15. Light/indicator switches Warning horn Press the button to sound the horn and attract attention.
  • Page 18 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Design and function Leverman (Joystick manager) With the help of Leverman, you can set the maximum speed of the wheelchair and also control the electic seat functions. Speed selector Press MODE button once. The speed indicator lights flash and by moving the joystick to the right/left you can increase/decrease the maximum speed of the wheelchair.
  • Page 19: Seat Control Panel

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Design and function Seat control panel The seat control panel is attached to the right or left-hand armrest behind the control panel. The picture below show the different functions of the seat control panel. Backrest angle, fig. 18:2 The backrest is tilted forwards when the top part of the backrest angle but- ton is pressed and forwards when the...
  • Page 20 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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. The speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick.
  • Page 21 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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.
  • 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 2k/2s Lowrider 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 3 inches.
  • Page 24 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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 2k/2s Lowrider 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

    Handling Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Driving rules High curbs and other obstacles Do not drive the wheelchair over curbs and other obstacles higher Max. 3” than 3 inches. Fig. 26. High curbs and other obstacles Downhill slopes When driving downhill, select the slowest speed and proceed with caution.
  • Page 27 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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° Fig. 28. Driving upphill Driving along slopes Do not drive the wheelchair along slopes steeper than 10 degrees.
  • Page 28 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Handling Always bear in mind that high speed and extended braking distance entail an increased risk of accidents. Always use the positioning belt when seated in your powered wheelchair. Never drive rapidly or at full speed along narrow passages, on narrow sidewalks, etc.
  • Page 29: Releasing The Brakes

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Handling Releasing the brakes WARNING 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. 1.
  • Page 30: Charging The Batteries

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Handling Charging the batteries WARNING The batteries must be charged in a well-ventilated room, not in a closet. Do not charge the batteries in a bathroom or wet room. WARNING Take care when using metal objects in connection with work on the batte- ries.
  • Page 31 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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 peri- od of time.
  • Page 32: Transport

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Transport Transport 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, estate car 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 33: Transporting By Air

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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 34: Maintenance And Repairs

    Maintenance and Repairs Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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 35 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Maintenance and Repairs WARNING Any inappropriate modifications to the wheelchair and its various systems may entail an increased risk of accidents. Carefully follow the recommendations in the Handling section to prevent the risk of accidents in connection with driving. All modifications to and interventions in the vital systems of the wheelchair must be performed by a qualified service engineer.
  • Page 36: General

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance General • Batteries discharge themselves and must be charged and maintenance-char- ged to prevent them from being damaged. • The wheelchair must not be stored in rooms in which condensation occurs (mist or moisture on surfaces), i.e.
  • Page 37: Cleaning

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Maintenance and Repairs 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.
  • Page 38: Repairs

    The fuse holder for the charging fuse is below the charging outlet at the front edge of the wheelchair’s chassis cover. NB! The chair should be switched off when changing the charging fuse. Charging fuse 15A Main fuse Chairman 2k Lowrider 63A Chairman 2s Lowrider 80A Page 38 Page 38...
  • Page 39: Changing Batteries

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Maintenance and Repairs Changing the batteries 1. Put the wheelchair on a level surface. 2. Switch off the main switch, which is accessible through a hole, 36:1, in the chassis cover. 3. Loosen the chassis cover a little by unscrewing the knob, 36:2, that holds the cover.
  • Page 40: Changing Inner Tube, Front Tire

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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. Fig.
  • Page 41: Changing Inner Tube, Rear Tire

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k LowRider Maintenance and Repairs Changing inner tubes for the rear tires NB! Only applies if your wheelchair has pneumatic rear tires. 1. Support the chair on blocks and let out the air. 2. Split the rim by unscrewing the five socket-head screws that hold the rim together.
  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Technical specifications Technical specifications The specifications given in the following pages are only applicable to the Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider chassis with Corpus seat. For size and weight information about each seat, see the Owner’s manual accompanying the seat. Lenght 48”...
  • Page 43: Data - Electrical System

    Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Technical specifications Data General Name ........... Chairman 2k/2s LowRider Size and weight Lenght..........48” Width............ 26” Height ..........40” Smallest transport size, lxwxh ..... 33x26x28” Weight incl. batteries and Corpus-seat.. 320 lbs Max. battery size ......... 10,25x6,75x8,25” Wheels Tire size, front........
  • Page 44: Important Information (Only For The Us Market)

    Note that this guide does not describe all the possible events that can arise, and you should always get in touch with your service contact or Permobil when you are unsure...
  • Page 45 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Trouble Shooting Guide EVENT POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The wheelchair can only Seat tilt or seat lift raised Lower seat lift alt. seat tilt. be driven with reduced speed. to high. See page 18-19. Applies for electrical seat lift and seat tilt only.
  • Page 46 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Trouble Shooting Guide Error signals - Battery voltage indicator Every time the wheelchair is started up, a check is performed on parts of the wheelchair’s electronics. If any faults have arisen in these parts, this is shown on the control panel’s battery voltage indicator by one or more blinking lights.
  • Page 47 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Trouble Shooting Guide CAUSE SOLUTION Check the battery and the connections between High battery voltage the battery and the control unit. Green Failure in brake circuit Check the connections to the magnetic brake. Green Check the contacts to the output stage. If the fault Fault in electronics persists, change the output stage.
  • Page 48 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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 to as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, twoway...
  • Page 49 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider 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.
  • Page 50 Owner’s Manual Chairman 2k/2s Lowrider Notes Page 50 Page 50...
  • Page 52 Order no: 201160-US-0...

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