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Permobil Corpus 3G Owner's Manual

Seat system for electric wheelchair
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  • Page 1 OWNER`S MANUAL Corpus 3G Seat system for electric wheelchair...
  • Page 3 How to contact Permobil Permobil Inc. 300 Duke Drive Lebanon, TN 37090 PH: 800.736.0925 FAX: 800.231.3256 info@permobil.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...
  • Page 4 Corpus 3G Seat system for electric wheelchair Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Version no.: 4 - 2014-12 Item No.: 205254-US-0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User Manual Corpus 3G Contents Important information about this user manual ..........6 Technical support ..................... 7 Accessories and spare parts ................7 Disposal of seat ....................7 Warranty ......................7 Safety instructions ..................8-15 Design and function..................16 General ......................16 Seat lift ......................
  • Page 6 Important information about the user guide 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.

  • Page 7: Technical Support

    Contact Permobil Inc. for information about scrapping agreements in force. WARRANTY A warranty registration card is attached to each new wheelchair. The Permobil Inc. Product Warranty Information sets forth the conditions of the warranty. Contact your dealer or Permobil Inc USA for information about the warranty...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Risk of personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings. CAUTION Permobil accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to property which may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow the recommendations, warnings and instructions given in this user manual.
  • Page 9 • Check that all products ordered are included in the delivery. If you suspect anything is missing, contact your mobility aids center or Permobil as soon as possible for further information. • Check that no transport damage or other damage has occurred to the seat or its accessories.
  • Page 10 User Manual Corpus 3G Safety rules and regulations Safety rules and regulations WARNING Risk of crushing Note that the seat is heavy and contains many moving parts, which means there will always be some risk of crushing. Use the seat's electric seat functions with the greatest care. Above all: when...
  • Page 11 If this distance is increased, it could result in the user losing balance or falling over. Permobil recommends that users get in and out with another person present to keep an eye on the operation or to help. Be careful when bending down or reaching out to get something.
  • Page 12 Use in different climates Permobil's seats are designed to tolerate most weather conditions, but you should avoid exposing the seat to severe cold, persistent dampness, heavy rain/snowfall and similar situations. If the seat is exposed to any of these, do not use it again until it has completely dried out.
  • Page 13 Use Prohibited in Motor Vehicles Permobil recommends that users NOT be transported in any kind of vehicle while in their wheelchair, unless the user is in an approved Permobil wheelchair configuration, has secured the wheelchair using a Permolock C, and is using a seatbelt attached to the vehicle.
  • Page 14 Read more on how you can do this in your wheel- chair user manual (chassis manual). Use only spare parts or accessories approved or recommended by Permobil. All other use could lead to changes which might impair the functions and safety of the seat.
  • Page 15 Permobil for information. It is extremely important that Permobil is informed if the seat or its accessories have been damaged during transport, during driving or by any other action as soon as possible after the damage has occurred.

  • Page 16: Design And Function

    Design and function General Corpus 3G is an ergonomically shaped seat that can be easily adjusted according to the user's needs. The seat can be supplement with a broad range of accesso- ries such as calf rest, thigh support, trunk support, chest support, head rest, etc.

  • Page 17: Seat Lift

    User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Design and function Electric seat functions (may vary depending on the equipment fitted on your wheelchair) The electric seat functions are driven by an electric actuator which is steplessly controlled from the wheelchair control panel.
  • Page 18 User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Design and function Electric Seat Lift An electrically controlled seat lift per- mits steplessly variable raising or lowering of the seat in order to adjust the height to tables, benches etc. Whenever the seat lift is raised from its lowest position, the maximum speed of the wheelchair will be reduced.

  • Page 19: Electric Back Angle

    User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Design and function Electric back The electrically controlled back angle function permits steplessly variable adjustment of the back angle. Electric back rest. Electric leg rests The electrically controlled leg rests can be steplessly adjusted in and out.
  • Page 20 Design and function User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Power Tranfer legrest This function raises the seat while the foot plate is lowered down to the ground. This facilitates transfer into and out of the seat. The thin footplate facilitates transfers to and from the ground.

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Design and function The electrical functions of the seat can be controlled from the wheelchair's control panel. For more details, see the chassis instruction manual. On seats equipped with the ICS control system, the electrical functions can also be con- trolled using the ICS control panel.
  • Page 22 User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Design and function The symbols on the control panel show which seat functions are available, which are limited, and which will cause a reduction in speed or stop the wheelchair altogether. The symbols may be unlit, permanently lit up or flashing.

  • Page 23: Back Rest Angle

    Design and function User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Seat lift The seat can be raised by pressing the top half of the button and lowered by pressing the bottom half. Back rest angle The back rest can be moved backwards by pressing the lower part of the button and brought back by pressing the upper part.
  • Page 24 User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Design and function Shift Change the control button functions by pressing the shift but- ton. Change the function back again by pressing the shift button again. The symbol for the active function will light up.
  • Page 25 User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Design and function Memory function The control panel has a built-in memory with three storage loca- tions. Each location can store all the electric settings of the seat. Save setting Adjust the seat to the position you want to save.

  • Page 26: Manual Seat Functions - Leg Rest Angle

    User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Design and function Manual seat functions - Leg rest angle The angle of the leg rest is adjusted via an adjustable locking tube with a quick-acting lock in a number of fixed positions.

  • Page 27: Manual Seat Functions - Back Angle

    User Manual Corpus 3G Design and function Design and function Manual seat functions - Back angle The angle of the back rest is adjusted via an adjustable locking tube with a quick-acting lock in a number of fixed positions. From an upright position, the back rest can be inclined max.

  • Page 28: Adjustment

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Adjustment The leg rest cover Remove the leg rest cover by undoing the two screws and then pulling the cover directly forward. See the illustra- tion. Fit by pushing the cover into place and then securing it with the two screws.

  • Page 29: Foot Plate Height

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Foot plate height The height of the foot plates can be adjusted individually and steplessly. They are secured using the two outer locking screws. 1. Remove the leg rest cover. See the description on the previous page.

  • Page 30: Foot Plate Angle

    Adjustment User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Foot plate angle The angle of the foot plates is adjusted using stop screws under each foot plate. 1. Tilt up the foot plates/plate. 2. Undo the lock nut. 3. Set to the required angle by screwing the screw in or out.

  • Page 31: Arm Rest Swivel

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Adjustment Arm rest swivel The arm rest can be angled inwards/outwards in order to provide the user with optimal comfort. The angle can be changed by pushing the front section of the arm rest in or out.

  • Page 32: Arm Rest Height

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Adjustment Arm rest height The height of the arm rest can be adjusted for optimal comfort. 1. Undo the four screws on the rear of the back rest that secure the height of the arm rest. See the illustration below.

  • Page 33: Arm Rest Angle

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Adjustment Arm rest angle The arm rest angle can easily be adjusted for optimal comfort. 1. Adjust the arm rest angle by turning the adjustment bars. See the illustration. Adjusting the arm rest angle WARNING...

  • Page 34: Arm Rest Height/Angle

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Adjustment Arm rest height/angle The arm rest height/angle is normally adjusted as described on pages 30-31. However, for special needs, the arm rests can be adjusted individually for users who want a left and right arm rest at different heights and/or angles. This adjustment can only be made for special needs.

  • Page 35: Back Curve Support

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Adjustment Back curve support The back curve support consists of three back cushions with Velcro fasten- ing which can be separated, depending on how much back curve support is required. 1. Remove the back rest cushion.

  • Page 36: Trunk Support

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Trunk support Adjustment of height 1. Remove the back rest cushion. 2. Undo the screw holding the trunk sup- port in place. This is on the rear of the back rest. See the illustration. 3. Adjust the trunk support to the required position.

  • Page 37: Head Rest

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Adjustment Head rest (accessory) This head rest has expanded adjustment options to give the user optimal comfort. The head rest can also be removed/ remounted while preserving the same setting. Removal 1. Undo the handle (3) on the rear of the back rest.

  • Page 38: Control Panel

    User Manual Corpus 3G Adjustment Adjustment Control panel, rotatable panel holder The location of the control panel can be adjusted lengthwise for the optimal driving position. It is also possible to adjust the angle of the panel sideways to facilitate getting in and out.
  • Page 39 User Manual Corpus 3G Control panel Parallel panel holder The location of the control panel can be adjusted lengthwise for the optimal driving position. The panel can also be pushed out to the side, diagonally back to facili- tate getting in and out.

  • Page 40: Positioning Belt

    Fitted belt. Snap lock belt. WARNING Permobil positioning belts are designed to position the user only and not to protect you in the event of a motor vehicle accident. The positioning belts do not replace use of a vehicle mounted restraint.

  • Page 41: Transport

    User Manual Corpus 3G Transport Transport Removing the back rest To make transportation of the wheelchair/seat easier, the back rest can be removed in a few simple moves. 1. Remove the back rest cushion. It is fixed in place by means of Velcro on the rear of the cushion.

  • Page 42: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary wear and damage to your seat. The following is general advice recommended by Permobil. For severe soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish, contact Permobil for information. Upholstery, fabric/vinyl For normal cleaning, wash the upholstery with lukewarm water and a mild non- abrasive soap.

  • Page 43: Accessories

    User Manual Corpus 3G Accessories Accessories Accessories for Permobil seats are being continuously developed. Contact your nearest Permobil sales person for more information on what accessories are available for your seat.
  • Page 44 User Manual Corpus 3G Technical specifications Data The following dimension and weight information relates to a Corpus 3G seat equipped with four power seat functions (including control panel.) General Name ......... Corpus 3G Dimensions and weight Length ........32.5 inches Width .........

  • Page 46: Item No.: 205254-Us

    Corpus 3G Item No.: 205254-US-0...

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