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1. Increase speed Step to the right Reduce speed Step to the left 1 2 lamps Low speed 3 4 lamps Medium speed 5 lamps Maximum speed Fig 31 Speed selector 3 Move the joystick carefully forwards to drive forwards or backwards to reverse Fig 32 Driving forward backwards 24 Owner s manual Chairman Handling 4 The speed of the wheelchair is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards to different extents The wheelchairs 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 When you drive down an obstacle or a steep slope you must drive slowly and brake gently The maximum speed should be set to low speed You can brake gently by pulling the joystick back to a position just before the neutral position When the speed has been reduced you can let the joystick go NB The wheelchair moves at reduced speed if the seat is raised You can only drive at full speed if the seat is in its lowest position Raising the seat lift raises the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore you should only use the seat lift when driving on level ground and not on hilly ground Steering The wheelchair can be turned in the required direction by moving the joystick to one side or the other while driving forwards or backwards Fig 33 Steering 25 Owner s manual2. Pull the reflector forwards Unscrew the two Phillips screws on the rear of the lamp holder and remove the reflector Change the bulb Front indicators 1 Turn the indicator glass Fig 48 2 90 counterclockwise 2 Lift the indicator glass straight up do not screw 3 Change the bulb Rear lights and indicators 1 The rear indicator bulb upper bulb and rear light bulb lower bulb can be changed after you have loosened the screws on the glass of the rear light Fig 49 Maintenance and Repairs Fig 48 Front light Socket type Power Headlamps R10 E10 24V 3W Front indicators 13256 24V 3W Rear lights SP36 24V 3W Rear indicators SP36 24V 3W Fig 49 Rear light 38 Owner s manual Chairman Specification Specification Specifications and performance Chairman Corpus Lengi is Ateaipeeciiih ted i ae 44 Widths iniaiaiai itana tnt 25 Transport length ssssccessisessrreserrrrnnsrirrreerinnnsens 32 S at height mennina a aa 22 Seat height with electric seat lift eee 20 28 Weight including batteries 320 Ib Driving TANGE eaaa aieia SA AAAA 19 24 5 Miles Maximum speed cccceeeeeceeeeeeeenteeeeeeenaeeeeeeeaaes 4 5 miles h Stopping distance ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesteeeeeeees 47 Turning Circle 180 erescrrrnrrrrnerrrsns 27 Obstacle ability cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeesteeeeeeees 2 5 Max weight Of user eeeceeeeeenteeeeeeente
3. 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 Therefore you should only use the seat lift on level ground and not on hilly ground Driving on inclined surfaces Observe extreme caution when driving on a surface inclined at an angle of greater than 6 Driving on loose or soft surfaces When the chair is set to the lowest speed and the batteries are not fully charged driving on certain surfaces such as gravel sand and thick carpets may result in restricted movement Getting into and out of the chair The wheelchair must always be switched off and the brakes on engaged when getting into and out of the chair Releasing the brakes In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and dry base before releasing the brakes Charging the batteries 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 Use only chargers with a maximum 10 A charging current mean value When the charger is connected the chair must not and cannot be driven Transport Ensure that the wheelchair is properly secured see page 31 If the chair is not properly secured and comes loose it can cause serious injury to persons in the vehicle and serious damage to the vehicle Servicing Servici
4. and fold it in towards the back rest Protect other salient objects in similar fashion Tape any loose cables to the seat or covers NB To ensure that the chair is transported safely and that no nasty surprises pop up at the last minute always contact the airline with which you are travelling beforehand 32 Owner s manual Chairman Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance A WARNING Before working on the wheelchair s electrical system the connection to the positive pole of the battery must always be removed A WARNING Be careful with any metal objects when working on the battery A shortcircuit could easily cause an explosion Always wear safety gloves and goggles AN WARNING Make sure nothing is trapped between the chassis and the seat when operating the seat lift General For optimum performance of your wheelchair it is important to take good care of it All wheelchairs are subject to wear partly due to moving parts and partly due to stresses What you need to know is how your wheelchair works how to drive and use it in the best way and how to take regular care of it The purpose of preventive maintenance is to prevent problems arising If you look after your wheelchair it will function well and the risk of faults will be reduced 33 Owner s manual Chairman Maintenance and Repairs Cleaning Clean the wheelchair often After use outdoors it should be cleaned even more thoroughly U
5. Chairman Handling Driving rules High curbs and other obstacles WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair over curbs and other obstacles higher than 2 5 NRI 25 Fig 34 High curbs and other obstacles Downward slopes When driving downhill you should drive slowly and with great care Take extra care when driving downhill on uneven surfaces e g grass gravel sand ice and snow WARNING Do not drive down slopes with a gradient greater than 12 degrees Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 Fig 35 Driving downhill 26 Owner s manual Chairman Uphill slopes If you drive up slopes steeper than 12 there is a risk that the wheelchair cannot be maneuvered safely WARNING Do not drive up slopes steeper than 12 degrees Driving along slopes WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair along slopes steeper than 10 degrees There is a risk of tipping 27 Handling Fig 36 Driving upphill Wax 10 Fig 37 Driving along slopes Owner s manual Chairman 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 Switch off the wheelchair by switching off the main power switch 2 Move the lever forwards fig 38 The chair can now be moved m
6. Chairman Owner s manual How to contact Permobil Permobil Inc USA 6961 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon TN 37090 USA Phone 800 736 0925 Fax 800 231 3256 Email info permobilus com Head Office of the Permobil group Permobil AB Box 120 861 23 Timra Sweden Tel 46 60 59 59 00 Fax 46 60 57 52 50 E mail info permobil se Chairman Owner s manual Produced and published by Permobil AB Sweden Edition no 1 2002 01 Order no 201197 US 0 PABnr 1197 1 Owner s manual Chairman Contents Contents Safety instructions sicsscck ses aaa aeaaee ea en aa aE 6 General introduction ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 8 Specially modified wheelchair cccccceesseeseeeeeessteeeeeees 8 Design and function 0 0 cece eee enne eee eeeeaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeenaes 9 General iis coated eee eee eae 9 Seals acs cote he ted a a e a 10 Seat liftai a a ai a a i ay 10 Adjusting seat tilt angle oe ee cece eeeeeenaeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeenaes 10 Wheels sererai ii ieni AEAN EEE ae esd 11 Lighting and reflectors sssssesesssssssrisssserrsssrirrsssrnnsssrennnns 11 Electrical SYSt mM siiente iaiia iaa EAE 12 Control panel chs tec er deat ee tin caesar hela eee tae aes 14 ACCOESSOMECS aiana cee ieee Oa ae ale eee ed 22 TOON DAG eritu r cc ott A a 22 Handing o is hecho a acetate angi eee Saas 23 General ee tin eaa aa aaa a a aa ceaeedenteterha cues 23 Dry erar a E ET 23 DrIVING TUIGS ieni a e A EEE E ES 26 Releas
7. age 14 Owner s manual Chairman 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 Front back lights and flashing indicators are available as accessories Fig 5 Front lights indicators Fig 6 Rear lights and reflectors and reflectors Fig 7 Side reflectors 11 Owner s manual Chairman Design and Function Electrical system The batteries are situated under the battery cover in the center of the chassis Fig 8 Batteries Drive The wheelchair has a drive unit for each drive wheel The motors control the speed turning and braking A control stick on the control panel sends signals to the electronic unit under the cover at the rear of the chassis The electronic unit then controls the motors Drive gear Fig 9 Electric motor with drive gear Owner s manual Chairman Design and Function Main circuit breaker You can reset the main circuit breaker if it trips It is on the underside of the chassis over the right rear wheel see fig 10 The main circuit breaker is protected from dirt and water by a rubber flap which you can easily fold back NB If the circuit breaker trips it usually means that there is a serious electr
8. anually Check regularly approx once per month the brake release function by enga ging and disengaging the brake release a number of times Check to see if chair actually goes in and out of freewheel by pushing the chair NB Reset the brakes after moving the chair by pulling the lever backwards When the brake release has been activated the wheelchair cannot be driven Fig 38 Releasing the brakes 28 Owner s manual Chairman Handling Battery charging AN WARNING Only carry out charging in a well ventilated area not a wardrobe etc Do not charge up in a bathroom or other wet room AN WARNING Be careful with metal objects when working on the batteries A short circuit could easily cause an explosion Always wear safety gloves and goggles AN WARNING Use only chargers with a maximum 10 A charging current mean value The effective value of the charging current must not exceed 12 A 4 Volt aij Dual Mode Automatic a Battery Charger k Fig 39 Lester Electrical s Dual mode charger 29 Owner s manual Chairman 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 period of time A battery voltage indicator on the control panel ind
9. ear fastening loops 31 Owner s manual Chairman 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 Batteries If the wheelchair is equipped with maintenance free gel batteries in some airlines it is not necessary to remove the batteries from the wheelchair during the flight However the electrical connections to the battery must be disconnected and insulated Check with your airline which rules apply If a wheelchair is equipped with acid batteries most airlines require that the batteries shall be removed from the wheelchair and transported in special boxes provided by the airline Some airlines refuse to take acid batteries aboard at all so always check with the airline in question which rules apply See page 36 for how to remove the batteries The dimensions and weight of the wheelchair The weight and dimensions of the wheelchair are significant in relation to the type of airplanes in which the wheelchair is to be transported The smaller the airplane the smaller the wheelchair may be the less it may weigh and vice versa Always check with the airline in question which rules apply Preventing damage Cover the maneuvering panel with soft shock absorbing material foamed plastic or similar
10. eeeeeeaaes 220 Ib Air pressure of front tires esere 29 PSI Seat Width sien ni aa hate 177 19 SEAL GSP ies fe eases sdeeeiea etek had aisea aoga teens 14 22 Backrest height aranc irai ai 24 28 Armrest Neight cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeees 8 11 Distance between armrests secsec 14 16 18 Distance between seat cushion and footplate 14 18 Adjustable backrest angle 90 150 manual electric Adjustable footrest angle seess 90 175 manual electric Electrical system Electronics PMB80 Pilot Control panel JSM L 7key Pilot Batteries Recommended battery type ceeeeesteeeeeenaes Group 24 Gel Battery Capacity cerere rn EN 2x73Ah Charging time iieiea ieia aaa ae 8 hours Fuses Charging fuse 0 ceeeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeteeeeeaees 15A MAIN TUSC nesia i EA ENT EES 63A Owner s manual Chairman 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 radios and cellular phon
11. eing used 2 Medium range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle 40 Owner s manual Chairman Important information 3 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 computers AM FM radios TV sets CD players and casette players and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers so far we know are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered wheelchair Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna source the EM fields from hand held radio wave sources transceivers are of special concern It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the powered wheelchair s control system while using these devices This can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered wheelchair WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference EMI from sources such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters Following the warnings listed belo
12. es The interference from radio wave sources can cause the powered wheelchair to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair s control system The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter V m Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This is called its immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection At this time requested immunity level as per EN 60601 1 2 is 3 V m The immu nity level of this powered wheelchair model as shipped with no further modifi cation is gt 20V m in the range of 26 MHz to 950 MHz There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk to EMI will be minimized The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples includes citizens band CB radios walkie talkie security fire and police transceivers cellular telephones and other personal communication devices NOTE Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON even when not b
13. g the rear see Fig 46 Reconnect the battery connections Do the negative poles first Replace the covers Electric seat lift Lower the seat Fixed seat post Lower the seat using the seat lift Turn the seat into the correct position so that positioning screw 45 1 drops into its groove and tighten the screw on the seat column bracket 45 2 Torque 11 ft lb Replace the plastic plug and the seat cushion 36 Maintenance and Repairs Fig 44 Manual raising lowering of the seat Fig 46 Battery connections Owner s manual Chairman 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 4 Replace the tire on the wheel rim and fill with air Change the punctured inner tube Fig 47 Filling valve Filling with air WARNING The recommended air pressure is 29 psi Overfilling entails the risk of explosion Low air pressure in the tires produces abnormal wear and reduces the range Therefore check regularly that the front tires have a pressure of 29 psi 1 Unscrew and remove the plastic caps on the air valves on the drive wheels 2 Connect the compressed air nozzle to the air valve and adjust the tire pressure to the prescribed level 37 Owner s manual Chairman Changing bulbs Front lights 1 Unscrew the two Allen screws Fig 48 1 on the top of the lamp cover
14. ical fault Before you reset the main fuse check carefully or call a qualified service technician Charging fuse The charging fuse is located above the main fuse on the bottom of the chassis by the right rear wheel See fig 10 Charging fuse 15A Main circuit breaker 63A Fig 10 Main circuit breaker and charging fuse 13 Owner s manual Chairman Design and Function Control panel The control panel of the wheelchair may be mounted on the right arm rest and its location can be adjusted to achieve the most comfortable position in connection with maneuvering The control panel may also be mounted on the left arm rest The figure below shows the various functions of the control panel You can also have a seat control panel fitted to your wheelchair You can alternatively choose to adjust the electrical seat functions from the seat control panel Fig 11 Control panel with Seat Control Fig 12 Adjusting the control panel 1 Selector 6 Lights A Sideways adjustment 2 Indicators 7 Indicators Loosen the screws and adjust the 3 Warning light 8 Horn control panel to the desired position 4 Switch on off 9 Joystick 5 Battery voltage indicator 10 Seat control panel B Friction joint Turn to adjust how light or stiff you want the sideways movement of the panel to be C Length adjustment Loosen the screw and adjust the length as required Owner s manual Chairman Design and Function Secu
15. icates when the battery voltage is low The batteries must then be charged as soon as possible If the batteries should become completely discharged it is important that you recharge them as soon as possible If you delay before recharging them the batteries can be damaged Charging 1 Plug charger into an unswitched wall outlet 2 Make sure charger is turned off 3 Connect charging cable to the charging socket on the wheelchair which is under the rubber shield on the left side of the cover Turn the charger on Before disconnecting charger turn the charger off Charger may remain plugged into wall outlet NB When the charger is connected the chair must not and cannot be driven NB Do not use an extension cord Description and Use of Battery Charger see supplied Instruction Manual re aie Fig 40 Connecting the charger 30 Owner s manual Chairman Transportation Transportation 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 station vagon 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 AN WARNING eee If the chair is not properly secured and comes loose it can cause serious injury to people in the vehicle and serious damage to the vehicle and the wheelchair Fig 41 Front fastening loops Fig 42 R
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17. itched off Speed selector The speed can be set in 5 stages and one or more of the indicator lamps light depending on which speed range has been selected Setting speed see page 18 1 2 lamps Low speed 3 4 lamps Medium speed 5 lamps Maximum speed Fig 18 Speed selector Owner s manual Chairman Design and Function Lights Press the switch to turn on the lights of the wheelchair Indicators Lights are an optional feature Indicators Pressing the right or left arrow activates the chair s indicators Warning horn Press the button to sound the horn and attract attention Joystick The joystick is used to regulate the speed of the wheelchair forwards or backwards to turn and to brake The speed is regulated proportionally by moving the joystick forwards or backwards The speed is directly proportional to the movement of the joystick small movement low speed large move ment high speed 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 21 Joystick 17 Owner s manual Chairman Leverman Joystick manager With the help of the Leverman you can use the joystick to control the speed of the chair 5 positions seat lift backrest angle seat angle and leg support These are all the functions that are normally controlled from the push buttons on the seat c
18. ng and maintenance by the user should be restricted to tasks designated as sui table for home servicing in the instruction book All other servicing and maintenance tasks must be carried out by persons with sufficient knowledge to ensure a competent result When working on the wheelchairs electrical system the connection to the positive pole on the battery must always be removed Take care with metal objects when working on the batteries A short circuit could easily cause an explosion Always wear protective gloves and goggles Make sure nothing is trapped between the chair chassis and the seat when operating the seat lift Recommended air pressure is 29 psi Over inflation could cause an explosion The seat is heavy and must be handled with care to avoid personal injury Owner s manual Chairman General introduction General introduction To gain the maximum benefit from the chair it is important to use it in the intended manner Please therefore read these User Instructions thoroughly especially the safety precautions Keep the User Instructions together with the other wheelchair items Your first task is to charge the batteries Read the chapter on Batteries if you are uncertain how to do this Charging takes about eight hours Specially adapted wheelchairs If your wheelchair is marked specially adapted product it has been adapted to your needs and purposes This means that the design and function may differ from these Use
19. nual Chairman 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 Fig 29 Tool bag Tool Area of use 1 Screwdriver General maintenance removing the covers 2 13 mm spanner General maintenance changing the battery 3 Pair of protective goggles Work on the batteries 4 Seat lift crank Raising the seat 5 Set of Allen keys General maintenance adjustment of the seat 6 Security key Lock Unlock the wheelchair 22 Owner s manual Chairman Handling Handling General This wheelchair is designed for use both inside and outside When driving inside 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 2 5 Do not make the first test run on your own The test run is to find out how you and the wheelchair work together and you may need some assistance Driving 1 Switch on the wheelchair by pressing the start button on the control panel Fig 30 Start button 23 Owner s manual Chairman 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
20. ontrol panel Operating the Leverman 1 Switch the start button on the control panel 2 Press the MODE button The battery indi cator lights and the speed selector lights flash Step the speed range up or down by moving the joystick right or left 3 Press MODE to move through the pro gram The right foot plate lights Now you can move the leg support out or in by moving the joystick forwards or backwards 4 Move the joystick to the right once and the seat lamp will come on Moving the joystick forwards or backwards will raise or lower the height of the seat 5 Move the joystick to the right and both the seat and backrest lamps light This means that seat adjustment is active and can be controlled by moving the joystick forwards or backwards 6 Move the joystick to the right and the backrest lamp comes on The backrest angle is stepless and is adjusted by moving the joystick forwards or back wards 7 Press the MODE button again The pro gram ends and the chair is ready to drive Design and Function Fig 22 Leg support active Fig 25 Backrest angle Owner s manual Chairman Seat control panel Design and Function The seat control panel is attached between the control panel and the right arm rest The control panel and seat control panel can also be fitted to the left arm rest The fig 26 below shows the various functions Seat lift fig 26 1 The seat is raised when the top part of the sea
21. r Instructions or from the design and function of other Permobils of the same type The design and function of your wheelchair will be communicated in the written or verbal instructions given when the chair is delivered Specifications All information and specifications in these User Instructions were correct at the time of delivery of this wheelchair As developments and improvements are constantly being made by Permobil we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice Owner s manual Chairman Design and Function Design and Function General Overview of the Chairman Fig 1 Chairman front view Fig 2 Chairman rear view 1 Seat 4 Rear wheel 2 Chassis 5 Control panel 3 Drive wheel Owner s manual Chairman Design and Function Seat See the supplied Owner s Manual for the seat Seat lift The Chairman can be fitted with an electrically operated seat lift An actuator device which is controlled from the maneuvering panel makes it possible to raise the seat up to 7 3 4 to adapt the height to tables benches etc If the seat lift is raised from its lowest position the wheelchair s maximum speed is reduced by 50 Fig 3 Seat lift Fig 4 Seat tilt Adjusting seat tilt angle The Chairman can be fitted with an electric seat tilt actuator adjuster which lets you adjust the angle of the seat The electric seat tilt actuator is controlled from the control panel or from the seat control panel See P
22. rity 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 The power can be shut off if desired To unlock the wheelchair be sure the chair s power is on The maximum speed indicator will ripple up and down but driving will not be possible Fig 13 Panel outlet with The key should now be inserted into security key and withdrawn from the panel outlet The wheelchair can now be driven Switch on off You use this button to turn power on and off The start button must have been pressed for the chair to operate MODE selector You use this switch to activate the speed selector and Leverman see page 18 Fig 15 Mode selector 15 Owner s manual Chairman Design and Function Battery voltage indicator The window display on the control panel fig 16 shows the following indicator lights from bottom to top Red Yellow Green Fully charged Red Yellow Half charged Red Charge the batteries Warning symbol When you press the switch the indicator lamps flash on the control panel for the warning symbol red lamp and for both indicator lights green lamp If your wheelchair has lights both indicator lamps flash also to attract attention NB This function works even when the start button is sw
23. se a damp cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe off dirt and dust Once in a while remove the battery and chassis covers and clean them thoroughly wiping their undersides with a damp cloth NB Do not hose down your wheelchair The electronics may be damaged Wheels Regularly check the wheels for the correct tire pressure Top up the air if necessary See page 37 Check of brake release Check regularly approx once per month the brake release function by engaging and disengaging the brake release a number of times Batteries Storage Note that a battery will run down of its own accord and a run down battery will be ruined if it freezes in cold weather If the wheelchair is to be kept unused for a lengthy period the batteries must always be recharged once a month to prevent damage NB The temperature in the place of storage must not fall below 41 F 34 Owner s manual Chairman Maintenance and Repairs Repairs Resetting the main fuse battery cut out The main fuse also functions as a battery cut out but is still referred to as the main fuse in the user instruction NB First switch off the power on the maneuvering panel before switching the power off on the main fuse Main fuse You don t normally need to change the main fuse as you can reset it when it trips You reset it by switching it to the ON position The main fuse is under the chassis over the right rear wheel see fig 43 NB If the main fuse
24. t lift button is pressed and lowered when the bottom part of the button is pressed Backrest angle fig 26 2 The backrest is tilted forwards when the top part of the backrest angle but ton is pressed and backwards when the bottom part of the button is pressed Seat tilt angle fig 26 3 The seat moves forwards when the top part of the seat tilt angle button is pres sed and is angled backwards when the bottom part of the button is pres sed Leg support fig 26 4 The leg support moves forwards when the top part of the leg support button is pressed and backwards when the bot tom part of the button is pressed Fig 26 Seat control panel 1 Seat lift 2 Backrest angle 3 Seat angle 4 Leg support 19 Owner s manual Chairman 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 e Small movement e Large movement low speed high speed Fig 27 Speed Regulation 20 Owner s manual Chairman 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 28 Turning Regulation 24 Owner s ma
25. these risks you should read the Owner s Manual carefully in particular the safety instructions and their warning texts 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 technician Always contact a qualified service technician in cases of doubt Warning WARNING Please show great caution where this warning symbol appears There is a risk of personal injury Maximum weight of user See user manual for accompanying seat Passengers It is absolutely forbidden to carry passengers on the wheelchair Operation Do not let children drive the wheelchair without supervision Do not drive the wheelchair over any edges higher than 2 5 When driving downhill select the slowest speed and proceed with caution The wheelchair is not designed for driving down slopes with a gradient greater than 12 Do not drive up slopes with a gradient greater than 12 There is a risk that the wheelchair will not maneuver safely Do not drive the wheelchair where the sideways gradient is more than 10 There is a risk of tipping over Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 26s Owner s manual Chairman Safety instructions
26. trips it usually means that there is a serious electrical fault Check the cause carefully before you reset the circuit breaker Charging fuse The charging fuse is next to the main circuit breaker see fig 43 NB The wheelchair should be switched off when changing the charging fuse Charging fuse 15A Main circuit breaker 63A Fig 43 Main circuit breaker and charging fuse 35 Owner s manual Chairman Changing the batteries 1 2 11 Position the wheelchair on a level surface Electric seat lift Move the seat lift to the highest position If the batteries are dead the seat must be raised manually This can be done by removing the seat cushion and the plastic plug in the middle of the seat plate Use the accompanying seat lift wrench and crank the seat up see Fig 44 Fixed seat post Unscrew the screw on the seat column bracket see Fig 45 2 Remove the seat cushion and the plastic plug in the middle of the seat plate Use the accompanying seat lift wrench and crank the seat up see Fig 44 Switch off the power using the main power switch Remove the battery covers and the rear cover NB Be careful when removing the rear cover because the wiring for the rear light is both affixed to it and connected to the internal electrics Remove the battery connections Do the positive poles first Remove the batteries Install two new batteries The batteries must be positioned with the poles facin
27. w should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmittersreceivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communications devices such as cellular phones while the powered wheelchair is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the powered wheelchair may make it more susceptible to EMI Note There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheelchair 5 Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer and note whether there is a radio wave source nearby 414 Owner s manual Chairman Notes
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