OWNER´S MANUAL Seat system for Power Wheelchair
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1. OWNER S MANUAL RS Seat system for Power VVheelchair ermobil 5 f p s 1 et How to contact Permobil Permobil Inc USA 6961 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon TN 37090 USA Phone 800 736 0925 Fax 800 231 3256 Email info permobilusa com Head Office of the Permobil group Permobil AB Box 120 861 23 Timr Sweden Tel 46 60 59 59 00 Fax 46 60 57 52 50 E mail info permobil se RS Seat system for Power Wheelchair Produced and published by Permobil AB Sweden Version no 3 2008 08 Product no 205202 US 0 Owner s Manual RS Table of Contents Important information about user manual eene 6 Techmi al SUPPO vre stusssuttssnpissiienssonstassennsssr seskpi ms Ress as s i d aja 7 ACCESSONES ANG Spales cirea uc cat Eo onec a e vt t rr das 7 Disposal of seat sorserrrserrserrereresrrersrrresrrrs ttin tten eee enne ener RK KKR KR RR nene 7 EMPTIS 7 Safety iNStruCtiONS ssesseerssesersrerrsrerrsrrrsrerrsrrrrsr rr raser aaa 8 15 Spare Parts and Accessories sssssssssssseseeee enne enne 16 General eee n rr 16 Ain SS US cect HEN E A KN S 18 Backrest KOlalody ss 4s uS a sec Lee EL d 19 SOUL EM lE 20 SOL TIL csset dB AMA UNI LV EISE 20 Backrest Recline sss emen nnne 21 Legrest Angle 21 GohirolP fel JOYSiCKysesitessss udassa t ksbu aut stopu 22 Settings and adjustment iiiddaa aaa 26 gem H n 26 Seat2. armrest width 39 Owner s Manual RS 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 surface finish contact your provider or Permobil for information Upholstery cloth vinyl For normal cleaning wash the upholstery with lukewarm water and a mild non abrasive soap Use a soft cloth or brush Before the surface dries wipe off any water soap residues with a clean dry cloth This procedure may be repeated to remove stubborn dirt or stains If necessary the cover may be removed before cleaning See also the washing instructions on the upholstery materials Metal surfaces For normal cleaning proceed carefully with a soft cloth sponge hot water and a mild detergent Wipe down carefully with a cloth and water and dry off Remove skuff marks from semi matte surfaces with soft wax follow manufac turer s instructions Remove skuff marks and scratches from shiny surfaces using car polish either liquid or in paste form After polishing apply soft car wax to restore the original surface gloss Plastics For normal cleaning wash plastic surfaces with a soft cloth mild detergent and hot water Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners Checking the positioning belt Check the condition of the belt regularly
3. in case any damage or worn places have developed AN WARNING Never hose the wheelchair down as the electronics may be damaged The wheelchair must always be turned off when being cleaned 40 Owner s Manual RS Transport Transport To ease transport of the wheelchair seat the upper part of the back rest can be removed in a few simple moves Removal on seat with Backrest Rotation Pull the locking pin straight out while lifting the Backrest straight up see fig Refitt in reverse order Removal on seat without Backrest Rotation Losen the knob lift the Backrest straight up see fig Refitt in reverse order tighten the knob TT LTT owed Pull the locking pin straight out and lift up the Backrest Lossa vredet och lyft ryggst dets Demontering av ryggst dets vre del vre del rakt upp 41 Owner s Manual RS Accessories Accessories Accessories for Permobil seats are being continuously developed Contact your nearest Permobil provider for more information on what accessories are avail able for your seat 42 Owner s Manual RS Accessories Positioning belt accessory Mounting of positioning belt There is a screw hole on both sides of the seat frame for mounting the seat belt For this task the following tool is necessary 1 pc Allen key 5 mm f 1 Screw the belt in place with the snap lock on the side which best suits the user and the other part with the buckle o
4. information to the user Solid green LED signifies that the chair can drive at full speed Solid yellow LED signifies that the drive speed is limited due to the position of this actuator Solid red LED signifies that the drive is inhibited due to the position of this actuator Flashing A FLASHING LED communicates Actuator related information to the user Flashing green LED signifies a special or extended feature Flashing yellow LED signifies that the Seat Function is inhibited in one direction due to a safety limit The switches below the icon will only move the seat function in the safe direction Flashing red LED signifies that there has been an error detected with the actuator Depending on the error the switches below may not operate the seat function Note the circumstances when this indication occurs as this information may help your service provider Contact your service provider for additional assistance as service may be needed 23 Owner s Manual RS Design and function Design and function Seat lift The seat can be raised by pressing the upper part of the button and lowered by pressing the lower part Recline angle The backrest can be moved backwards by pressing the lower part of the button and brought back by pressing the upper part Anterior Tilt The Anterior Tilt feature can assist with transfers or can provide greater clearance under tables etc The seat pan moves anteri orly less than 0 when the uppe
5. point where this wheelchair will tip forward back or to the side depends on its center of balance Please note that the following factors can affect the wheelchair s center of balance Elevation of the seat Height and angle of the seat Body position or weight distribution Driving on an incline such as a ramp or a hill Use of a backpack or other accessories depending on the amount of weight added If your wheelchair begins to move in an unexpected manner immediately release the joystick to stop the wheelchair Except in an emergency do NOT use the on off button to stop your wheelchair This will cause the wheelchair to stop abruptly and may cause personal injury Owner s Manual RS Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Positioning Belt Permobil recommends that the user use a positioning belt while operating the wheelchair Positioning Belts are designed to position the user only and will not protect you in an accident Please see the warnings regarding the use of positioning belts while riding in a motor vehicle on page 13 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 When transferring into or out of the wheelchair every precaution should be taken to reduce the distance between the wheelchair and the place to which the user is transferring Overextending this distance can cause user to ove
6. amage including fire NOTE Extreme care should be exercised when using oxygen in close prox imity to electric circuits and other combustible materials Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in use of oxygen Owner s Manual RS Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Transport The wheelchair must be transported in or with transport solutions that have been approved for this purpose Check that the wheelchair is properly secured and that the wheel locks are not disengaged The wheelchair can be locked into position by running fastening straps through the brackets at the front and back Also check that the fasten ing points on the transport vehicle are well anchored A improperly fastened chair can cause serious injury to persons in the vehicle and serious damage to the vehicle 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 The only other safe alternative is that users be transferred into factory vehicle seating for transportation and use safety restraints made available by the auto industry The only wheelchair trans portation system Permobil recommends is a Permolock C used in combination with an approved Permobil wheelchair Unless using a Permolock C with an appro
7. ce the backrest first remove the Headrest see page 35 with two screws each 3 Undo the screws which lock the width setting on the left and right hand sides see illustration 4 Adjust to desired width and lock the desired setting with the two screws see illustration 5 Refit the enclosure on the rear of the backrest see illustration Screws which lock the width set ting on the bottom section 30 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Screw which lock the width setting on the top sections right hand side Concavity of backrest The backrest has four sections and the concavity of these sections can be indi vidually adjusted to fit the user Adjustment of the backrest width shoud prefer ably be done according to the description on previous page For further adjustments see the decription below Different sizes of cushion to fit all dif ferent settings can be ordered contact your provider or Permobil for more information 1 Remove the relevant backrest cushion by pulling it straight forward as it is fixed with velcro on the rear of the cushion 2 Pull the outer part straight forward untill the velcro on the back releases Adjust the width concavity by pulling out or pushing in the outer part of the relevant section of the backrest to the desired width concavity see illustration 3 Refit the cushion by pressing it firmly against the backrest section press t
8. chair to approach a table Turning the armrest inwards Pull the front end of the front section to the desiered position Pushing the control panel out ward and backward Push the rear end of the control panel outward and backward The front section of the armrest can be angled inwards for optimum comfort Adjustment of built in inertia Adjust the force required to push the control panel outward and backward with the knob under beneath the backrest see illustration Turn the wheel clockwise to increase the resis tance and counter clockwise to reduce it Adjustment of built in inertia The control panel can be pushed outward and backward for example to enable the wheel chair to approach a table Owner s Manual RS Design and function Backrest rotation The top three sections of the back rest can be rotated sideways to make it easier for the user to stretch out to the side The backrest rotation has a built in resistance which can be adjusted for optimum user func tion and comfort Adjustment of built in inertia Adjust the force required to operate the backrest rotation with the knob on the rear of the backrest see illustra tion Turn the knob clockwise to increase the resistance and counter clockwise to reduce it The tension adjustment can be set to completely lock out the backrest rotation if desired Design and function b EB Wee Adjustment of resistance for backrest rotati
9. e armrest height with the Screw on the armrest joint 1 Loosen the lock nut on setting screw A See illustration 2 Adjust the armrest to the desired height using the setting screw and lock the setting with the locking nut see illustration Adjustment of angle 1 Loosen the nuts B which lock the armrest angle See illustration below Adjustment of armrest height AN WARNING 2 Adjust the armrest to the desired angle and lock the setting with Do not subject the armrests to load when the screw and locking nut see illustration adjusting them Doing so may cause a risk of crushing which may result in personal injury Adjusting the height angle of the armrests 38 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Adjustment of position forward backward 1 Undo the four screws which lock the armrest position see illustra tion 2 Adjust the armrest to the desired position and lock with the screws see illustration The armrest position is locked with four screws underneath the armrest Adjustment of width 1 Undo the two screws C which lock the armrest width see illustration AS WARNING 2 Adjust the armrest to the desired Do not subject the armrests to load when width and lock with the screws see Ms illustrati adjusting them Doing so may cause a risk of tNustration crushing which may result in personal injury Adjustment of
10. e type of power wheelchair and seating system to be used is the responsibility of the wheelchair user and his or her healthcare professional Permobil Inc is not responsible for inappropriate selections of wheelchair models and seating system or features or improper fitting of the wheelchair and seat Owner s Manual RS Safety Instructions Safety Instructions General Your wheelchair and seat was configured specifically for your needs as prescribed by your healthcare provider Consult your healthcare provider before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment Some adjustments may reduce your wheelchair s performance or safety or may not be appropriate for your needs It is also of the utmost importance that you devote sufficient time to become acquainted with the different buttons the function and steering controls the dif ferent adjustment possibilities of the seat etc of your wheelchair and its acces sories before you begin using it Do not undertake your own first test drive without making sure that you have assistance in the immediate vicinity if you should need help In order to make sure that nothing happened to the wheelchair while it was being shipped to you you should check the following items before beginning to use it that all products ordered are included in the delivery incuding operating instructions and possible other documentation If you suspect that some thing is missing please contact your sup
11. emory button 8 see illustration below Recalling memory Enter the memory mode by pressing and holding the memory button 8 for two seconds see illustration While in the memory mode the LED flashes green Press and hold the desired recall button 1 2 or 3 to move the seating system to the desired memory position see illustration Releasing the Recall button stops actuator movement as a safety feature Actuator movement stops the LED above the memory position lights green and the control panel emits a tone when the stored position is reached Memory functions Return to standard seat function oper ating mode by pressing the memory button 8 see illustration 25 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Seat width The seat width can be easily adjusted to four different widths This ensures the seat gives optimum comfort to all users For this task the following tool is necessary P 1 pc Allen key 4 mm 1 Remove the seat cushion by lifting it straight up as it is fixed with velcro to the surface below 2 Loosen the two screws A in the middle of the seat but do not remove them see figure on the right 3 Undo the two screws B on the left and right hand of the seat see figure on right 4 Adjust the seat to the desired width by pulling out or pushing in the seat sides to the desired holes A CAUTION Take care always to adjust the seat width
12. equally on the left and right Not doing so will move the center of gravity which affects the stability of the wheelchair and makes the wheelchair more difficult to maneuver Refit the two screws B on the left and right hand of the seat see illustration Tighten the two screws A in the middle of the seat see illustration Refit the seat cushion by fitting it in place and pressing it against the seat plate so the velcro engages with the underside of the cushion 26 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Inst llning av sitsens bread 27 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Seat depth The seat length can be simply adjusted to four different depths This ensures the seat gives optimum comfort to all users For this task the following tool is necessary 1 pc Allen key 4 mm f 1 Remove the seat cushion by lifting it straight up as it is fixed with vel cro underneath 2 Undo screw A which holds the adjustment mechanism for the legrest at the rear right hand edge of the seat see illustration below 3 Undo the screws B on the left and right hand of the seat frame see figure on the right 4 Adjust the seat to the desired length by pulling out or pushing in the front edge of the seat to the desired holes 5 Refit screw A which holds the adjustment mechanism for the legrest at the rear right hand edge of the seat see illu
13. gth Steplessly adjust the legrest by releasing the locking screw for the relevant legrest For this task the following tool is necessary 1 pc Allen key 4mm f Release locking screw for relevant legrest see illustration Adjust leg rests to the desired length and retighten the locking screw Following adjustment check that the length adjustment for the legrest is locked on Locking screw legrest length Length adjustment AN WARNING Do not subject leg rests to load when adjusting their length Doing so may cause a risk of crus hing which may result in personal injury 36 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Foot plate angle The angle of the foot plates is adjusted using stop screws under each foot plate For this task the following tools are necessary P 1 pc Allen key 5 mm 1 pc Combination wrench 10 mm ip 1 Tilt up the foot plates plate 2 Undo the locking nuts which lock the stop screws 3 Set to the desired angle by screwing the stop screws in or out 4 Lock the stop screws with the locking nuts Foot plates folded up Stop screws with locking nuts 37 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Armrest Both armrests can be adjusted for height angle width for optimum comfort For this task the following tool is necessary P 1 pc Allen key 6 mm Adjustment of height Adjust th
14. he cushion against the section so the Adjustment of width concavity Velcro fixes to the rear of the cushion 31 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Backrest profile The backrest comprises four sections The backrest profile can be adjusted to give optimum comfort by altering the angle of the top two sections For this task the following tools are necessary P 1 pc Allen key 5 mm 1 pc Combination wrench 10 mm 1 Remove the Headrest see page 35 2 Remove the enclosure on the rear of the section to be adjusted the enclosure is attached with two screws see illustration 3 Undo the four screws which lock the angle of the current section see illustration AN WARNING Do not subject the backrest to load when adjusting it Doing so may cause a risk of crushing which may result in personal injury 4 Adjust to desired angle lock the desired setting with the four screws see illustration 5 Refit the enclosure on the rear of the backrest section see illustration The enclosures are fixed in place with two screws each 32 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment 33 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Trunk rest The position of the trunk rest can be adjusted for optimum comfort 1 Remove the bottom backrest cushion by pulling it straight for ward as it is fixed with
15. heelchair 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 period for this seat and wheelchair Owner s Manual RS Safety Instructions Safety Instructions General The seat is heavy and contains many moving parts Special care must therefore be taken when it is used Please read and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual before operating your seat together with your Permobil powered wheelchair Incorrect use may both injure the user and damage the seat and wheelchair In order to reduce these risks you should read the Owner s Manual carefully in particular the safety instructions and their warning texts Throughout this manual the following symbols will be used to note items that have significant importance to safety concerns A CAUTION Please use caution where this symbol appears VAN WARNING Please use extreme caution where this warning symbol appears Failure to observe warnings can lead to personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property damage resulting from any persons 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 The final selection and purchasing decision about th
16. length aaa 28 Backrest Widi nesrin unsa on RN aut pas 30 Backrest width concavity sisserrrrsssrrrrreererrersrrerersrerrenerrrrerrerrrerrerer enne 31 Backrest profile ss summer soker bj Hee enan aan a ARA TE ARR 32 TUNK OSE MERIT 34 ul 35 Legor INU o err T 36 F9Ot pl t ranogl EUM 37 Uc NON 38 Care and mainteriarce eiie rec tert ea ced ee tu du cur e 40 Ne ME 41 AGCESSOFBS testi nana uu A du rure Sha RNV a ansis EN ERN 42 SI rid s 43 Technical specifiCatiOns erento enin tegere h neun a NIE NUR XR ORE RR EAR ER taa ME RENE 44 Owner s Manual RS Important Information about this Owner s Manual 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 contents of these operating instructions and in particular the Safety Instructions These operating instructions are primarily intended to acquaint you with the functions and characteristics of the seat and how you can use them in the best manner possible They also contain important safety and maintenance informa tion as well as describing possible problems that can arise during use Always keep these operating instruction
17. n the opposite side 2 After mounting check that the belt buckle locks properly in the snap lock Mounted positioning belt right Mounted positioning belt left hand of the seat hand of the seat TM Snap lock belt AN WARNING Permobil s fixing belt is only designed to hold the user in place and not as a protection in the case of collision accident Check the condition of the belt regularly in case any damage or worn places have developed 43 Owner s Manual RS Technical specifications Data The following dimension and weight information relates to an RS seat of standard design incl control panel fitted on a C500 chassis with short swing arms General Name sss RS Dimension and weight information Length F RRE NR RR Bar Re EA BR EEE 45 1 4 49 3 4 Depending on seat depth setting V To pin i 25 1 4 30 3 4 FIG IGM E n bran ertt 45 1 4 Weight iii ttbi rettet us approx 170 Pounds Wheelchair chassis not included Max weight of user Permobil C500 C500s 300 Pounds 44 Owner s Manual RS Notes Owner s Manual RS Notes US GD Product no 205202 US 0
18. ns are in action 21 Owner s Manual RS Design and function Design and function Seat Function Switchbox The seat s electrical functions are controlled from the seat function switchbox The control system may be in the form of conventional push buttons or may have levers for those users who find these easier to maneuver The lever is moved forward to operate the front button and back to operate the rear button The func tions of the button box are here described for fitting with conventional push but tons but the functions are the same whatever the design of the control system Each switch location can have two functions and the symbol for the active func tion is illuminated Functions are changed using the shift function see page 24 The number of available functions will vary depending on how your wheelchair and seat are equipped Seat Function Switchbox 22 Owner s Manual RS Design and function Design and function The control panel provides feedback related to the available Seat Functions active Seat Functions Inhibits active Drive Speed Limits and active Drive Inhibits through its LEDs Thera are three states that the LED above the switch can have Off The function icon is extinguished or OFF This signifies that the function is not currently active The selection of the Left Right seat functions is toggled with the Shift Switch Solid A SOLID LED communicates Drive Speed related
19. o the wheelchair s electrical system can cause damage to the chair and cause the chair to become uncontrollable or drive erratically Such use may also void the warranty The wheelchair and seat is heavy and contains many moving parts which means that the risk of being caught between them is always present Owner s Manual RS Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Storage The wheelchair and its accessories must always be shut off when they are not being used Always store the wheelchair so that access for unauthorized indi viduals is avoided Never store the wheelchair in a room in which condensation can arise mist or dampness on the surfaces e g in pool areas laundry rooms or similar rooms If you are unsure as to how your wheelchair and its accessories should be properly stored contact your supplier or Permobil for more information Damages malfunctions of the wheelchair and its accessories If you experience that the seat or wheelchair in any manner is not behaving as expected or if you suspect that something is wrong Stop driving as soon as possible shut off the wheelchair and contact your service contact or 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 There exists a risk that the wheelchair and it
20. on Backrest rotation makes it easier for the user to stretch out to the side 19 Owner s Manual RS Design and function 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 Tilt angle The electrically controlled Tilt angle function permits steplessly variable adjustment of the seat angle AN WARNING Design and function a r Electric seat lift Electric seat angle adjustment Raising the seat lift will increase the center of gravity and thus entails a higher tipping risk For this reason use the seat lift only on level ground Always drive at low speed and never move the seat back angle so far back that the wheelchair cannot be controlled safely when moving over sloping uneven ground or when negotiating obstructions 20 Owner s Manual RS Design and function Recline Angle The electrically controlled backrest permits steplessly variable adjust ment of the backrest angle Legrest Angle The electrically controlled legrest can be steplessly raised and low ered AN WARNING Design and function be R Electrically controlled backrest Electrically controlled legrest There will always be a crushing risk when the electric functio
21. plier or Permobil for more informa tion as soon as possible that no transport related or other damages have occurred to the wheelchair seat and its accessories If you discover that something has been damaged or in some other manner appears to be incorrect please contact your sup plier or Permobil for more information as soon as possible before you continue the checks Owner s Manual RS Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 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 and may cause injury to the user Driving with Seat Lift Seat Tilt Make sure that no people are in the way of the seat when its functions are activated Be careful in making sure that nothing gets stuck between the chassis and the seat when the seat lift seat tilt is operated Operating the seat lift seat tilt back rest recline changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping over Always drive in low speed and only use those seat functions on level ground and not on hills ramps slopes or other inclines Using those seat functions while driving on inclines can lead to personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair Center of Balance The possibility of this wheelchair tipping and the
22. r part of the button is pressed and returns to a flat position 0 when the lower part of the but ton is activated Tilt angle The seat can be angled backwards by pressing the lower part of the button and forwards by pressing the upper part Legrest angle The legrest can be moved out by pressing the upper part of the button and brought back by pressing the lower part Shift Change the control button functions by pressing the shift button Change the function back again by pressing the shift button The symbol for the active function will illuminate A Vv m um T 24 Owner s Manual RS Design and function Design and function Memory Function The controlpanel includes three seat position memories Each Seat Position Memory stores the position of all the seating sys tem avtuators Storing memory Before storing a seating position in memory position the seating system in the position that is desired to be stored Enter the memory mode by pressing and holding the memory button 8 for two seconds see illustration below While in the memory mode the LED flashes green Press and hold the desired store button 5 6 or 7 for three seconds to memorize the current seat position in a memory location see illustration below The LED above the memory position will light red and the control panel will emit a tone when the memory has been successfully stored Return to standard seat function operating mode by pressing the m
23. rexert lose balance or fall Permobil recommends that users transfer in the presence of or with the assistance of an attendant Use caution when bending or reaching Never use the joystick as a handhold or point of support Do not use foot plates or armrests as supports when transferring into or out of the wheelchair The footplates and armrests are not designed to be weight bearing structures Excessive force may cause them to give way resulting in personal injury or property damage including damage to the wheelchair Owner s Manual RS Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 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 Environmental Conditions Protect your seat and wheelchair from exposure to any type of moisture including rain snow or wash Exposure to moisture can caused the chair to short circuit catch fire and cause personal injury or property damage Do not operate your wheelchair if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried completely If any of the shrouds or the joystick boot has cracks or tears they must be replaced immediately Failure to do so can allow moisture to enter the elec tronics and cause personal injury or property d
24. s accessories can no longer be used in a safe and secure manner Owner s Manual RS Design and function Design and function General RS is an ergonomically designed seat for dynamic sitting A seat characterized by innovative functions and many easy adaptation options Together these give the user the maximum comfort in most situations RS is a seat to grow and develop in General view RS seat 7 6 1 Headrest optional 5 Foot plates 2 Backrest 6 Electrical adjustment system backrest 3 Control panel 7 Armrest 4 Legrest 16 Owner s Manual RS Design and function Design and function General Electrical seat functions The electrical seat functions are driven by an electrical adjustment system which is steplessly controlled from the seat control panel Functions seat lift legrest angle tilt angle recline angle Other adjustments Seat Pan dimensions Backrest dimensions Footplate position Armrest posi tion Control Panel position and various accessories cush as Calf Rests Thigh Supports Trunk Supports etc have manual adjustment and setting facilities Electrical adjustment system for back angle Owner s Manual RS Design and function Design and function Armrest The armrest consists of two sections front and back The front section can be steplessly angled inwards for opti mum comfort The control panel can be pushed outward and backward for example to enable the wheel
25. s handy in connection with your wheel chair since the need for important information can arise concerning its use safe ty and maintenance It is also possible to obtain information concerning our products from our home page on the Internet You can find us at www permobil com All information pictures illustrations and specifications are based upon the product information that was available at the time that these operating instruc tions were printed Pictures and illustrations that are found in these operating instructions are representative examples and are not intended to be exact depic tions of the various parts of the seat We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior notice Ordering of Documentation If you are in need of another copy of the Owner s Manual it can be ordered from Permobil ask for item No 205202 US 0 Owner s Manual RS Technical support Warrranty 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 Wheelchair Chassis Serial Number and Seating System Serial Number when contacting Permobil to ensure the correct information is provided SPARE PARTS amp ACCESSORIES Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through your dealer SCRAPPING THE SEAT Contact Permobil Inc for information about scrapping agreements in force WARRANTY A warranty registration card is attached to each new w
26. stration 6 Refit the seat cushion by fitting it in place and pressing it against the seat plate so the velcro engages with the underside of the cushion Undo the screw on the left and right hand of the seat frame 28 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Adjusting the seat length 29 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Backrest width The backrest has four sections and the width of these sections can be individu ally adjusted to fit the user In the case of a significant change to the backrest width it may be necessary to use a different back cushion contact your provider or Permobil for more information Adjustment of the backrest width shoud prefer ably be done according to the description below For further adjustments see the decription Concavity of backrest on next page For this task the following tool is necessary 1 pc Allen key 5 mm 1 Remove the relevant backrest cushion by pulling it straight forward as it is fixed with velcro on the rear of the cushion 2 When adjusting the width of any of the top three section remove the enclosure on the rear of the relevant backrest section The enclosure is fixed with two screws see illustration When adjusting the width of the bottom section it is not necessary to remove the enclosure When removing the enclosure to the top section of The enclosures are fixed in pla
27. ved Permobil wheelchair never sit in your wheelchair while in a moving vehicle In an accident or sudden stop you may be thrown from the chair and seriously injured or killed Permobil positioning belts are designed to position the user only and will not protect you in your vehicle if you are in an accident Owner s Manual RS Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Maintenance and Service Carry out only the service and maintenance which are stated in this Owner s Manual All other service and maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician authorized by Permobil to perform such service on Permobil products During all work on the electrical system of the wheelchair the connections to the poles of the battery must always be removed or if equipped the circuit breaker must be set to the Off position To avoid the risk of electric shock use extreme caution when using metal objects while working on the batteries Short circuiting can easily cause an explosion Never perform service on the wheelchair without using protective gloves and goggles 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 Such use may also void the warranty on the wheelchair Connecting any unapproved electrical or electronic devices t
28. velcro on the rear of the cushion 2 Remove the trunk rest on the side in question it is fitted to the back rest with velcro Trunk rest 3 Refit the trunk rest in the desired position and press firmly against the backrest so the velcro locks 4 Refit the cushion by pressing it firmly against the backrest section press the cushion firmly against the backrest so the velcro fixes to the rear of the cushion 34 Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Headrest accessory The height depth and angle of the Headrest can be adjusted for optimum comfort The Headrest can be easily removed and remounted while pre serving the same settings Removal of Headrest 1 Undo knob A 2 Lift the Headrest straight up 3 Tighten knob A Refit in reverse order Adjustment of height positioning 1 Undo knob C 2 Adjust to desired height and posi tioning 3 Tighten knob C Adjustment of angle 1 Undo knob B 2 Adjust angle 3 Tighten knob B AN WARNING Do not subject the Headrest to load when adjusting it Doing so may cause a risk of crus hing which may result in personal injury 35 Settings and adjustment A Vred f r demontering av nackst d C Vred f r justering av nackst d I Adjustment of Headrest height posi tioning and angle Owner s Manual RS Settings and adjustment Settings and adjustment Legrest len
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