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Permobil MPS B2 Owner's Manual

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OWNER`S MANUAL
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MPS B2
Seat Assembly for Permobil Power Wheelchair

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  • Page 1 OWNER`S MANUAL MPS B2 Seat Assembly for Permobil Power Wheelchair...
  • Page 3 How to contact Permobil 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 Permobil Inc. USA 6961 Eastgate Blvd. Lebanon, TN 37090...
  • Page 4 MPS B2 Sitssytem för elektrisk rullstol Prepared and published by Permobil AB, Sweden. Version 4, 2006-05 Item no. 201190-US-0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Contents Importatant Information about the Owner´s Manual ..........4 Technical Support ....................5 Spare Part & Accessories ..................5 Scrapping ......................5 Warranty & Service ....................5 Product approval ....................5 Safety Instructions ..................6-12 Checks and measures ................13-14 Design and Function ..................15 Accessories......................16...
  • Page 6 Owner’s Manual MPS B2 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. Before you begin using your seat and wheelchair, it is important that you read and understand the content of these operating instructions and in particular the Safety Instructions.

  • Page 7: Technical Support

    Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Technical support, warranty etc. 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 seats serial number and wheelchair chassis serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is provided.
  • Page 8 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: Safety Instructions

    • that all products ordered are included in the delivery, incuding operating instructions and possible other documentation. If you suspect that something is missing, then contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon as possible. • that no transport-related or other damages have occurred to the wheelchair, seat and its accessories.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    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 WARNING Positioning Belt Permobil positioning belts are designed to position the user only and will not protect you in an accident. You may even receive further injury from the belts. Transfer into and out of the chair Be sure that the power is turned OFF before entering or leaving the wheel- chair and before lifting the control side armrest.
  • Page 12 Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual MPS B2 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 Permobil positioning belts are designed to position the user only and will not protect you in an accident. You may even receive further injury from the belts.
  • 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: Safety Instructions

    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 Controls and measures Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Controls and measures WARNING The person who carries out adjustments or does anything else to the seat must be familiar with the MPS B seat construction. Ensure that no persons are in the immediate proximity of the seat during adjustment.
  • Page 17 Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Controls and measures Controls and measures Fig. 4. Safety belt. Fig. 5. Upper fastening of Fig. 6. Lower fastening of adjustment device. adjustment device. 4. Check that the safety strap is mounted, fig 4. 5. Check that the electric adjustment device’s spring pins for the upper bracket are in place, fig.

  • Page 18: Design And Function

    Design and function General information MPS B2 is a flexible seat that is designed for users up to a maximum weight of 265 lbs (120 kg). It has many adjustment options and can rapidly be adapted to the user’s requirements.

  • Page 19: Accessories

    Fig. 9. Push handles. fabric. Seat belt The MPS B2 seat can be equipped with a seat belt with a buckle lock. Hooks, push handles With the MPS B2 seat with slingback, the push handles are an optional accessory.

  • Page 20: Version 4

    Seat functions Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Seat functions General Seat The seat angle is manual or powered adjustable. The seat cushion has an upholstery of imitation leather or fabric. The seat width is available in 17" or 19". The back rest can be fitted in three different ways, which means that the seat depth is adjustable between 16"-...

  • Page 21: Seat Functions General

    Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Seat functions Seat functions General Electric Seat Functions (may vary depending on how your seat is equipped) The electric seat functions are operated by the electric actuator, with infinitely variable regulation from the wheelchair’s control panel or, if equipped, from the seat control panel, normally placed next to the control panel.
  • Page 22 Seat functions Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Electric Seat Functions Power Adjustable Seat Lift An electrically controlled seat eleva- tor, makes it possible to raise the seat in order to conveniently be able to adjust the height for tables, work- benches, etc.
  • Page 23 Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Seat functions Electric Seat Functions Electric Seat Tilt The electrically controlled seat tilt makes it possible to set the suitable seat angle. The seat angle is adjusted via the button box beside the wheel- chair’s control panel.

  • Page 24: Adjustments

    Adjustments Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Set-up and adjustment Seat depth 1. Remove the screws holding the back rest on either side, see Fig.10. 2. Choose the appropriate hole depending on the required seat depth. 3. Replace the screws. Fig. 10. Back rest attachment.
  • Page 25 Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Adjustments Seat tilt (manual adjustment) The seat angle is adjusted by means of the screws, Fig.13. NB: The manual seat angle should be adjusted only when there is no load on the seat. Leg rest and foot plate Adjustment forward/backward 1.

  • Page 26: Arm Rest

    Adjustments Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Arm rest Height adjustment Turn the knob (15:2) clockwise or counter-clockwise for the required height. The arm rest can also be fitted the other way round, i.e. with the right arm rest joint on the left and the joint plate the other way round to increase the height.

  • Page 27: Calf Support

    Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Adjustment Calf support (optional) Height adjustment 1. Loosen both screws on the back of the calf support. 2. Adjust as required. 3. Tighten the screws. Calf support angle 1. Loosen the screw (17:1). 2. Adjust the angle as required.

  • Page 28: Thigh Support

    Adjustment Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Thigh support (optional) Longitudinal adjustment 1. Loosen the screw (18:1). 2. Adjust the thigh support holder lengthwise in relation to the seat bar. 3. Tighten the screw. The thigh support can also be adjusted lengthwise in relation to the seat by opening the upholstery on the thigh support and loosening the stop screw (18:2).

  • Page 29: Head Rest- Ergo Back Rest

    Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Adjustments Head rest - Ergo back (optional) Height adjustment 1. Loosen the handle (19:1). 2. Adjust the height as required. 3. Tighten the handle. Head rest angle 1. Loosen the handle (19:2). 2. Adjust the angle as required.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Maintenance Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Finishes Care and Maintenance With regular care and maintenance, your Permobil will provide years of superior performance and satisfaction. To maintain the finish quality of your wheelchair, please follow the cleaning procedures provided below. The instructions for the care and maintenance of Permobil products are provided to you as a service.

  • Page 31: Transport

    Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Transport Transport In order that the seat takes less space when transported, the back support and leg supports can be removed. Back rest removal 1. Remove the seat pad. 2. Loosen the handle approximately 8 turns, see Fig.21.

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    Owner’s Manual MPS B2 Technical specifications Technical specifications Seat width................17" or 19" Seat depth ................16" - 20" Seat height front edge seat.............. 22" Back height (Ergo back rest)............24" Arm rest length ................11" Arm rest height ................7" - 11"...
  • Page 33 MPS B2 Order no: 201190-US-0...

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