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  • Page 1 SERVICE MANUAL Seat system for electric wheelchair...
  • Page 3 How to contact Permobil Head Office of the Permobil group Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Edition 2, 2009-09 Item No.: 205217-US-0...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ......................5 Technical support....................5 Spares and accessories ..................5 Disposal ......................5 Guarantee & service ................... 5 Maintenance ....................... 5 Product approval....................5 Initial adjustments ....................6 Selection of seat elevation sequence ..............6 Adjusting the seat length.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior notice. Technical Support In the event of technical problems, you should contact your dealer, or Permobil Inc. USA at 800-736-0925. Spare parts Spare parts must be ordered through your dealer.

  • Page 6: Initial Adjustments

    Initial adjustments Choosing a Standing Sequence The ICS System allows the standing sequence to be selected from one of three pre-defined sequences. The standing sequence is chosen to best suit the user’s needs. The system always requires a seat height adjustment when changing from one sequence to another.
  • Page 7 Initial adjustments Choosing a Standing Sequence 5. Adjust the height of the Seat Elevator for proper legrest clearance. Adjusting with empty seat: Adjust the Seat Elevator so there is 10mm. between the Footplate Wheels and the ground. Adjusting with the user in the seat: 10mm.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Seat Depth

    Initial adjustments Adjusting the seat depth The seat depth can be adjusted to fit different users. On Senior seats depth can be adjusted between 18”-22”. Where greater seat depth is required, a seat extender can be fitted, allowing for adjustments of up to 24”. On Junior seats depth can be adjusted between 16”-20”.
  • Page 9 C: 20”. B : 19”. D: 21”. C: 20”. E : 22”. F : 23”. * G: 24”. * *Seat extension The seat depth can be adjusted from 18” - 24” on VS Senior and from 16”-20” on VS Junior.
  • Page 10 Initial adjustments Adjusting the seat depth WARNING Adjustment of seat depth must only be carried out by authorised personnel. A faulty adjustment could cause serious damage to the seat. When making the adjustment, follow the instructions exactly. The letters on the back rest bearing brackets, the front fixing on the elevation actuator, the parallel stay and the rear seat plate must agree.

  • Page 11: Leg Rest Extension

    Initial adjustments Adjustment of leg rest extension When the seat is raised from sitting to standing position, the leg rest is extended in order to improve the user’s comfort. The leg rest extension can be set to three different positions. Adjustment is done by moving the roller which the leg rest strap runs over.

  • Page 12: Foot Plate

    Initial adjustments Adjustment of foot plate Angle The foot plate angle can be adjusted by screwing the nuts (2) on the foot plate adjustment screws in or out, see photo on right.. NOTE After adjustment always carefully screw up the two nuts to lock the adjustment.
  • Page 13 Initial adjustments Adjustment of foot plate Reversing the foot plate fixing If further adjustment of foot plate height is necessary, it is possible to reverse the fixing, which will enable the foot plate to be set higher 1. Remove the support wheels. On seats with standing operation they are mounted with two screws on either side of the leg rest, see photo at the bottom on previous page.

  • Page 14: Knee Support

    Initial adjustments Adjustment of knee support Angle of knee support strap Adjust the angle of the knee support strap in order to provide as smooth a fit as possible when using the elevation function. Adjust the roller so the angle of the strap with the horizontal is equally large downwards in the sitting position as it is upwards in the standing position.
  • Page 15 Initial adjustments Adjustment of knee support Positioning 1. Adjust the knee support in sitting position to a location approx. 3-4 cm in front of the legs. Carry out adjustment with the knob (1) on the rear edge of the seat frame, see photo on right.

  • Page 16: Arm Rest

    Initial adjustments Adjustment of arm rest Height/angle Release the two nuts on the inside of the arm rest, see photo on right. Adjust the arm rest for height and angle.3. Tighten the two nuts. Adjustment of chest support Depth Unscrew the two nuts on the inside of the arm rest, see photo.

  • Page 17: Head Rest

    Initial adjustment Adjustment of head rest (accessory) Adjustment of height 1. Release the knob (1) on the rear of the back rest, see photo. 2. Adjust head rest height as required. 3. Tighten the knob (1). Adjustment forwards/backwards 1. Release the knob (2) on the rear of the back rest, see photo.

  • Page 18: Trunk Support

    Initial adjustments Adjustment of trunk support (accessory) Height 1. Release the knob on the rear of the back rest, see photo. 2. Adjust the trunk support to the desired height. 3. Retighten the knob. Adjusting the trunk support. Adjustment of lumbar support Height/depth 1.

  • Page 19: Repairs

    Repairs Repairs Replacing the General Module The elevation device’s general module is located under the crush protection cover. Removal 1. If possible, raise the seat to standing position, otherwise lower the seat forwards, see section on “replacement of elevation actuator“ on page 20.

  • Page 20: Replacing The Elevation Actuator

    Repairs Repairs Replacing the gas spring On some models of the VS a servokit is mounted. Below describes the proceedure of changing the gasspring on the servokit. Removal 1. With the seat in sitting position, raise the seat lift to improve access from beneath.
  • Page 21 Repairs 3. Remove the gas spring, it’s fitted with two quick fasteners The gas spring fasteners. The gas spring front fastener. Gas spring with fasteners.
  • Page 22 Repairs Repairs Replacing the elevation actuator Removal 1. With the seat in sitting position, raise the seat lift to improve access from beneath. 2. Remove the front fixing screw from the actuator, see photo on right. Front fixing screw on actuator. 3.
  • Page 23 Repairs Repairs 5. Separate the actuator cables at the contacts on the cables. See photo on right. The electrical connections to the actuator are separated at the contacts on the cables. 6. Remove the rear fixing screw on the actuator, see photo on right.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Back Rest Angle Actuator

    Repairs Repairs Replacing the back rest angle actuator Removal 1. Remove the actuator, mounted with two screws, see photo on right. 2. Separate the actuator’s cables at the contact on the cables, if necessary cutting the bundle strip. Installation The back rest angle actuator is mounted Mount in reverse order.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Seat Angle Actuator

    Repairs Repairs Replacing the seat angle actuator Removal 1. Raise the seat lift to its highest position 2. Extend the leg rest to its maximum position. 3. Remove the seat plates, mounted with four screws, see photo on right. The seat plates are mounted with four screws. 4.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Parallel Stays

    Repairs Repairs Replacing the parallel stays The seat has two parallel stays which hold the arm rests in the correct position. Upper parallel stay With the seat in the sitting position, remove the upper parallel stay, mounted with two screws, see photo on right.
  • Page 27 Repairs Repairs 3. Remove the crush protection switch, mounted with its accompanying nut and washer, see photo. 4. Remove the cable from the crush protection switch. Note the cable’s position for use in remounting. The crush protection switch is mounted with its accompanying nut and washer.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Knee Support Strap

    Repairs Repairs Replacing the knee support strap Removal 1. Raise the seat lift to the standing position. 2. Remove the crush protection cover, mounted with four screws, see photo on right. Note how the cover is fitted with screw, washer, spacer and spring at the rear edge for use in remounting it.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Leg Rest Strap

    Repairs Repairs Replacing the leg rest strap Removal 1. With the seat in sitting position, raise the seat lift to improve access from beneath. 2. Remove the seat plates, mounted with four screws, see photo on right. The seat plates are mounted with four screws. 3.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Strap For The Sliding Back

    Repairs Repairs Replacing the strap for the sliding back (optional) Removal 1. Run the back rest function so that the back rest inclines backwards slightly. 2. Remove the circlip on the right side of the lower strap bracket, see photo. Circlip on the right side of the lower strap bracket.
  • Page 31 Repairs Repairs Replacing the strap for the sliding back (optional) Installation 1. Fit the new strap and bracket to the back rest, see photo. Do not pull the screws out fully. Fit the new strap and bracket to the back rest. 2.

  • Page 32: Cabling Overview

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  • Page 34: Index

    Index Index Arm rest ..........16 Knee support ........14 Knee support strap ......18 Back rest angle actuator ....22 Leg rest angle actuator ....24 Leg rest extension ......11 Leg rest strap ........29 Cabling overview ......32 Lumbar support ........

  • Page 36: Item No.: 205217-Us

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