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1. S kring f r sits belysning 1 S Fuse for seat lighting 15A oa Huvuds kring 63A la Circuit breaker 63A Ladds kring 15A Charging fuse 15A Figure 106 Battery Connections and Fuses Stickers 147 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Serial number label 1 Made in country of final assem bly by adress of site of final assembly Serial number Product type Date of assembly EAN code Maximum user weight SAKEN 148 Stickers in ait Serial No Date YYYY Adress to site ot final CE 1 18 S xxx kg xxx Ibs T D Figure 107 Serial number label Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex INDEX A Lee eT 125 NI ee ee 111 B Batteries Charging 102 Batteries Replacement 122 Batteries Storage 116 C Charging TT 102 Circuitbreaker eee 123 R Tal T 118 D Drive wheels eee ee 120 Driving rules onne naa 97 Driving technique sese eee e 96 G General Dvid sss eee eee 93 J Joystick EOP sieniniai 95 P Positioning Belt eee 119 S Stickel Sar aa a 143 T o A a CNET Ye 115 Transport sesira ihin 108 Troubleshooting guide 132 Index 149 www permobil com permobil 7 3308 18 302793 205339 US 0
2. Do not take the first test drive on your own The test drive is intended to establish how you and the wheelchair work together and you may need assistance Before driving check that the brake release lever is in the drive position A WARNING Do nat just use the joystick as a support Fast turns and driving on uneven surfaces can interfere with your ability to handle the wheelchair safely If the wheelchair moves in a way that you do not want RELEASE THE JOYSTICK This always makes the wheelchair interrupt the current movement 96 Handling Figure 83 Joystick Maneuvering Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling Driving rules Driving over obstacles Do not drive the wheelchair over obstacles higher than 60 mm If you drive over higher edges there is a higher risk of tipping and of damage to the wheelchair You should always drive over obstacles with great caution A WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair over obstacles higher than 60 mm You should always drive over obstacles with great caution A raised seat lift seat angle back angle changes the centre of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and always drive with great caution and at low speed Q Figure 84 Driving over obstacles 97 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling Driving on side slopes You should always drive on side slopes with great caution
3. Keypad Locking A To lock the wheelchair using the keypad Figure 34 The Lock Symbol is dis e While the control system is switched on depress and hold the On Off played when the wheelchair is button locked e After 1 second the control system will beep Now release the On Off button Deflect the joystick forwards until the control system beeps Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps e Release the joystick there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now locked To unlock the wheelchair e Ifthe control system has switched off press the On Off button Deflect the joystick forwards until the control system beeps Deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system beeps e Release the joystick there will be a long beep e The wheelchair is now unlocked 61 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Key Locking To lock the wheelchair with a key lock Insert and remove a PGDT supplied key into the Charger Socket on the N Joystick Module e The wheelchair is now locked T To unlock the wheelchair t l Figure 35 The Lock Symbol is dis e Insert and remove a PGDT supplied key into the Charger Socket played when the wheelchair is The wheelchair is now unlocked locked 62 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Seat functions Not applicable to all seat models On some s
4. Battery capacity 2x40Ah Nominal voltage 12V Charging time 8 hours Weight 14 4 Kg Fuses Main fuse 63A Control force Joystick 1 5N Keys 2N 130 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting guide sss essen 132 Diagnostics Rnet LED ada dps 134 Diagnostics R net LCD 139 Troubleshooting 131 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting guide describes a number of faults and events which may occur when you use your wheelchair together with suggested remedies Note that this guide cannot describe all the problems and events which may occur and you should always contact your service contact or Permobil in case of doubt EVENT The wheelchair cannot be started POSSIBLE CAUSE Batteries discharged REMEDY Charge the batteries The cable connection to the control panel has come loose Insert the cable in the control panel Main fuse switched to OFF position after for example battery replacement Reset the main fuse See page 123 Main fuse triggered See page 123 The wheelchair cannot be driven Battery charger connected Stop charging and disconnect the charging cable from the wheelchair s charging socket Brake release activated Reset the brake release Wheelchair locked with the security key Unlock the wheelchair See page 61 The wheelchair switches its
5. Average speed 5 lamps Max speed Driving profile For special applications the wheelchair can be programmed with more than one driving profile In this case the indicator s LEDs will instead display the selected driving profile There can be up to 5 driving profiles A CAUTION The indicator for max speed driving profile also functions as a fault indicator for the wheelchair s electronics See page 96 for further information 88 R net LED Control Panel OOOOO PrO O FR y N O Ri Co A Figure 77 Maximum Speed Indicator Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Seat Indicator On certain seats the electrical functions for seat lift seat angle backrest an gle and legrest angle are controlled with the control panel joystick In this case the active seat function is indicated on the control panel seat indicator R net LED Control Panel Figure 78 Seat Indicator 89 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net LED Control Panel 90 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex HANDLING GERA Lua S LANG 92 General Ping nara 93 Releasing the Brakes sese 94 JONSU Sl 95 Driving technique sss sese eee eee eee 96 DMI TUS A E kasta 97 Manual Release of the Magnetic Wheel Locks 101 Battery charging atea 102 Handling 91 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling General The Permobil Koala MiniFlex is designed for use both indoors and outdoors
6. When you drive indoors you must be careful in for example narrow passages when going through doors and entrances and when using lifts ramps etc You should also consider the risk of crushing when you use the electric seat lift and seat angle functions above all if the wheelchair has been driven under tables benches etc Outdoors you should remember to drive very slowly down steep slopes and to be very careful when driving on uneven surfaces up slopes on side slopes and over obstacles Always observe a good safety distance when driving near edges and precipices We recommend that you do repeated test drives in an environment in which you feel safe so that you are very familiar with how the wheelchair and its accessories behave in different situations before you start to use the wheelchair on public roads and in other public locations 92 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling General Driving Check that the control panel is correctly fitted and the joystick is in the neutral position Ensure that you have good support for example the wheelchair s arm rest for the part you use to handle the joystick with Do not just use the joy stick as a support Fast turns and driving on uneven surfaces can interfere with your ability to handle the wheelchair safely A WARNING Always make sure your feet are correct and securely positioned on the foot plates before you operate the wheelchair Use foot straps if needed Failure to
7. a momentary screen may be displayed when these buttons are pressed 72 R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Figure 43 On Off Button Figure 44 Horn Button Figure 45 Speedbuttons Decrease Increase Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Mode Button The Mode button allows the user to navigate through the available operating Modes for the control system The available modes are dependant on pro gramming and the range of auxiliary output devices connected to the control system Profile Button The Profile button allows the user to navigate through the available Profiles for the control system The number of available Profiles is dependant on how the control system is programmed Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when the but ton is pressed Hazard Warning Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates inactivates the wheelchairs hazards lights this function is used when the wheelchair is positioned in a way making it a obstruction for others Push the button to activate the hazard lights and push it again to inac tivate them When activated the indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Figure 46 Mode Button Figure 47 Profile Button Figure 48 Hazard Button and LED 73 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Lig
8. degraded as a result A WARNING Driving with Seat Lift Seat Tilt Backrest Recline 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 backrest 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 21 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Center of Balance The possibility of this wheelchair tipping and the 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 e 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 as this will cause the wheelchair to stop abruptly and may cause personal injury A
9. its height to tables benches etc If the seat angle catch is released the chair will tilt back when the seat lift reaches its highest position Pull out the knob and twist to release the catch The chair will not tilt while the catch is engaged A WARNING When the seat lift is raised the centre of gravity is also raised increasing the likelihood of tipping over so only use the seat lift on a level floor Always drive in the lowest speed and never tip the seat tilt or the back tilt so far that the wheelchair cannot be manoeuvred safely if it runs over a slope uneven ground or over obstacles Design and Function Figure 9 Electric Seat Lift and seat angle catch Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Design and Function Manual Seat Functions Legrest Angle The angle of the leg rest is adjusted 1 Loosen the locking handle by turning it anti clockwise 2 Adjust the leg rest angle to the required angle and then lock into position by re tightening the lock ing handle 3 After adjustment check that the leg rest is locked in position A IMPORTANT The angle of the locking lever can be changed by pulling it out and turning it a A WARNING Figure 10 Legrest Angle Do not put weight on the leg rest while adjusting the angle There is a risk of pinching accidents 41 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Manual Seat Functions Backrest Recline The inclinati
10. of the panel is the Charg er Socket Two Jack Sockets are lo cated on the bottom of the panel Your wheelchair may also be equipped with an extra Seat Control Panel in addition to the control panel 70 R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Figure 41 Control Panel Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Charger Socket A WARNING The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair Do not connect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Con nection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C performance of the wheelchair R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Dm Figure 42 Charger Socket 71 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Function Buttons On the control panel there are a total of 10 Function Buttons On Off Button The On Off button applies power to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Horn Button The horn will sound while this button is depressed Maximum Speed Buttons These buttons decreases increases the wheelchairs maximum speed De pending on the way the control system has been programmed
11. respectively On Description of the Circuit Breakers function is found on page 123 Wheel Locks The sticker shows the wheel lock release levers position in released respec tively activated state Description of the wheel locks function is found on page 101 144 Stickers OFF Main ON ibe fuse gt A Figure 101 Circuit Breaker Battery Isolater BRAKE RELEASE BROMSFRIG RING BREMSEFRIGJ RING Figure 102 Wheel Locks Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Tie down point The sticker indicates where the wheelchair must be secured during transport There is a sticker next to each tie down point Description of transport of the wheelchair is found on page 108 Use as seat in motor vehicle prohibited The sticker indicates that the wheelchair is not approved for use in motor ve hicles General advise regarding transport is found on page 108 Stickers Figure 104 Use as seat in motor ve hicle prohibited 145 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Stickers Crushing Hazard The sticker indicates Crushing Hazard Figure 105 Crushing Hazard 146 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Battery Connections and Fuses The sticker shows the polarity of the batteries and where the fuses are found on the wheelchair Description of changing batteries is found on page 86 89 Batterianslutningar S kringar Battery connections Fuses
12. s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net LED Control Panel Mode Button These keys normally reduce or increase the wheelchair s maximum speed In special applications the keys can instead control the choice of driving MODE profile Figure 71 Mode Button Hazard Warning Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates inactivates the wheelchairs hazards lights this function is used when the wheelchair is positioned in a way making it a obstruction for Figure 72 Hazard Button and LED others Push the button to activate the hazard lights and push it again to inac tivate them When activated the indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators Lights Button and LED NOTE O Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s lights Depress the l button to turn the lights on and depress the button again to turn them off Figure 73 Lights Button and LED When activated the lights LED will illuminate 85 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Left Indicator Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s left indicator Depress the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off When activated the left indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicator Right Ind
13. wheelchair model 134 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshooting A CAUTION Any error signals on the indicators are not displayed while the wheelchair is being driven They appear when it is next started If any part is replaced without Permobil s approval the wheelchair s warranty lapses Permobil accepts no liability for any loss that occurs as a a result of a component of the R net control system being opened adjusted or modified without permission Permanently on Everything is in order The number of lamps that light up depends on the voltage remaining in the batteries If the bat teries are fully charged all the lamps light up Slowly flashing red lamps 1 2 lamps The batteries need to be charged immediately Rapid flashing 1 10 lamps A fault has been detected in the wheelchair s electronics and the wheelchair can not be driven e Switch of the wheelchair e Check that all visible cables and the cable to the control panel are connected correctly e Switch the wheelchair on again If the fault persists count the number of flashing lamps and check for a possible cause and remedy in the table on the adjoining page Do not use the wheelchair until the problem has been remedied or you have received other information from your service contact 135 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshooting A WARNING Diagnostics should only be performed by persons with sound knowledge of the
14. wheelchair s electronic control system Incorrect or poorly performed repair works may make it dangerous to use the wheelchair Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that occurs on account of incorrect or poorly performed repair work 136 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshooting Example of error messages and remedies EXAMPLE OF ERROR MESSAGES AND REMEDIES 1 Lamp Low battery voltage _ Check the condition of the batteris Check the contact between the bat o tery and the control unit 2 Lamps Failure in left drive motor a ys Check the connection of the left drive motor 0 l 3 Lamps Short circuit in left drive motor B Check the left drive motor s contacts and cables 0 4 Lamps Failure in right drive motor E Check the connection of the right drive motor 0 E 5 Lamps Short circuit inright drive motor ee As Check the right drive motor s contacts and cables 0 6 Lamps Battery charger connected je 9 Disconnect the battery charger 0 7 Lamps Joystick error PX hd o DA Check that the joystick has not been moved when the wheelchair is gt started 137 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshooting EXAMPLE OF ERROR MESSAGES AND REMEDIES 8 Lamps Control system error ew e Check the contacts to the output stage e ar 9 Lamps Failure in brake ci
15. 2 Control panel 8 Rear wheels 3 Seat 9 Chassis 4 Serial number label 10 Arm rest 5 Legrest 6 Foot plates Figure 1 Overview 34 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Design and Function Drive package The Koala MiniFlex is equipped with a drive package for each drive wheel The drive package consists of an electric motor with a drive gear and mag netic wheel lock L kar Gar ee Li Ld OEI Figure 2 Drive package Wheels The wheelchair s drive wheels are available with pneumatic or Flat Free Foam Filled tires The caster wheels have solid polyurethane tires 35 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Design and Function Lights and reflectors The wheelchair is equipped with reflectors on the front rear and sides Front rear lights are optional Figure 3 Front Lights and Reflectors Figure 4 Rear Lights and Reflectors Figure 5 Side Reflectors 36 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Design and Function Batteries The wheelchair batteries are situated under the battery cover in the centre of the chassis The batteries are maintenance free gel type so there is no need to check fluid levels 37 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Electronics Circuit Breaker The Koala MiniFlex is equipped with an automatic Circuit Breaker which can be reset after having been triggered It also functions as a battery isolator and is controlled ON OFF via the lever located at the bac
16. Avoid sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks You should be extremely careful when driving on side slopes with an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow A WARNING Do not drive the wheelchair on side slopes steeper than 10 There is a risk of tipping A raised seat lift seat angle back angle changes the centre of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and always drive with great caution and at low speed A Figure 85 Driving on side slopes 98 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling Driving downhill You should always drive downhill at low speed and with great caution Avoid braking suddenly and sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks You should be extremely careful when driving downhill on an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow A WARNING Do not drive downhill on a gradient greater than 6 Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 A raised seat lift seat angle back angle changes the centre of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and always drive with great caution and at low speed o Oo Figure 86 Driving downhill 99 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Ha
17. EA OF USE Allen keys General maintenance seat adjustment 11 13 mm spanners General maintenance replacing batteries Seat lift crank Manually raising the seat lift Security key Locking unlocking the wheelchair 115 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Maintenance and Repairs General batteries storage A WARNING Any unauthorized alterations to the wheelchair and its systems may lead to an increased risk of accident All alterations to and interventions in the wheelchair s vital systems must be performed by a competent service engineer In case of doubt always contact a competent service engineer e Please note that a battery discharges itself and that a discharged battery can burst when it is cold If the wheelchair is to be stored unused for an extended period of time the batteries must always be charged once a month to avoid them being damaged The wheelchair must not be stored in areas subject to condensation steam or moisture on surfaces for example utility rooms or similar The wheelchair may be stored in an unheated room From the point of view of corrosion it is best for the room to be a few degrees warmer than the surroundings as this keeps the room drier e If the wheelchair is fitted with acid batteries the acid level should be checked regularly If the wheelchair is fitted with gel batteries the liquid level does not need to be checked The life of the batteries depen
18. ET CONTROL PANEL WITH LCD MONOCHROME DISPLAY General zrn SENSE 54 Charger Tee A 55 Function BUttONS aars 56 JACK SOCKES pep 59 Display aran ii 60 Locking unlocking the Control System sese sese eee eee eee 61 Seat UNG IDNS vasse de bos 63 53 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex General The Control Panel consists of a joy stick function buttons and a Display At the back of the panel you also find the Charger Socket and two Jack Sockets Your wheelchair may also be equipped with an extra Seat Control Panel in addition to the control panel R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Figure 21 Control Panel Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Charger Socket A WARNING The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair Do not con nect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Con nection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C performance of the wheelchair lo Figure 22 Charger Socket 55 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Function Buttons On the con
19. Owner s manual gait Koala MiniFlex Dear Permobil Owner We congratulate you on your choice of power wheelchair Our goal is for you to continue to feel satisfied with your choice of both vendor and wheelchair Your Permobil is designed to give you highest possible comfort and safety and to meet the requirements regarding safety and environment Before you begin using your wheelchair it is important that you read and understand the content of these operating instructions and in particular the Safety Instructions Produced and published by Permobil AB Edition 2 2014 08 Order no 205339 US 0 How to contact Permobil PH FAX Permobil Inc 300 Duke Drive Lebanon TN 37090 800 736 0925 800 231 3256 info permobil com Head Office of the Permobil group Tel Fax E mail Permobil AB Box 120 861 23 Timra Sweden 46 60 59 59 00 46 60 57 52 50 info permobil se Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Contents CONTENTS Important Information about this Owner s Manual sese eee eee eee eee 9 A Instructions ek adne 13 DS SIG and FUNCIONO ad 33 Settings and Adjustments A A A A A A 43 R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome DiSplay sss sese eee eee 53 R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display sese eree eee 69 Rnet LED Gontrol Pana endte E aeaea aeaiee 81 aiaee sachs ete E T se 91 AAA A A A PA 107 Maintenance and Repairs sees daa ad calido 113 e ua O O A smells A ATAN 125 Technical Specifications tnae dass 127 T
20. WARNING Fixed seat post Adjusting the seat height may only be performed by an authorized service provider See the service manual for more information 22 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Positioning Belt Always wear your positioning belt while in your wheelchair If signs of damage or wear appear replace the positioning belt immediately through your Permobil dealer 23 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Support Wheels If your wheelchair is equipped with support wheels they must always be mounted when the wheelchair is being driven 24 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Transfer into and out of the chair Be sure that the power is turned OFF before entering or leaving the wheelchair 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 overexert 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 armres
21. WARNING Only use the battery charger that has been supplied with your wheelchair m V or recommended by Permobil The use of incorrect chargers could Figure 89 Charging socket damage the batteries wheelchair control system or charger it self or may result in parts owerheating creating the potential for burns or even fire To avoid sparking and unnecessary wear and tear of the charging socket be sure that the main voltage and the charger is int the OFF position when connecting disconnecting the charging cable to the charging socket 105 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling A CAUTION Ensure that the charger plug is pushed fully into position before turning on the battery charger You will not be able to drive the wheelchair when the charger is connected If the wheelchair does drive with the charger plugged in contact an authorized Permobil service center as soon as possible 106 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Transport TRANSPORT RS aa alae A aa GaAs 108 General advice for air transport eee ee eee ee eee 111 107 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Transport General The wheelchair must only be transported in a vehicle that is approved for Such purposes Carefully check that the wheelchair is properly secured and that the wheel locks are engaged When transporting the wheelchair in a motor vehicle the wheelchair must be secured by fastening straps through the brackets in the front
22. al Permobil Koala MiniFlex MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Generals 114 TORE Luse ke 115 General batteries storage mrvrrvvrrvrrvrrrvrrnvrrvrrnvrnnernvrnnrrnernnr 116 S Talee EE EE TE te 118 POS HONDO ori 119 Brake release o iii anidaci n de aia ii 119 Drive a una 120 Battery Replacement sees eee 122 Resetting the main fuse battery isolator sese eee 123 Maintenance and Repairs 113 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Maintenance and Repairs General To ensure that your wheelchair works well it is important for it to be used correctly and regularly maintained A well maintained wheelchair lasts longer and has a lower risk of faults A WARNING Any unauthorized alterations to the wheelchair and its systems may lead to an increased risk of accident All alterations to and interventions in the wheelchair s vital systems must be performed by a competent service engineer In case of doubt always contact a competent service engineer A CAUTION Some repairs may require tools other than those supplied with the wheelchair The main fuse must always be switched off when batteries and fuses are replaced Always switch off the power supply to the control panel before interrupting the power with the main fuse 114 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Toolbag Maintenance and Repairs The wheelchair comes with a toolbag with the following contents that can be used for maintenance and minor repairs TOOL AR
23. all instructions and warnings in this manual before operating your Permobil powered wheelchair Incorrect use may both injure the user and damage the chair In order to reduce these risks you should read the Owner s Man ual carefully in particular the safety instructions and their warning texts Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this manual Permobil is not responsible for injuries or damage resulting from failure to ex ercise good judgment The final selection and purchasing decision about the type of electric wheelchair to be used is the responsibility of the wheelchair user and his or her healthcare professional Permobil is not responsible for inappropriate selections of wheelchair models or features or improper fitting of the wheelchair Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions Attension Throughout this manual the following symbol will be used to note items that have significant importance to safety concerns A 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 A CAUTION Please use caution where this symbol appears Your wheelchair and seat was configured specifically for your needs as prescribed by your healthcare provider Con sult your healthcare prov
24. ame Koala MiniFlex Wheelchair class B Dimensions and weight Length 965 mm Width 585 mm Height 750 mm Minimum transport dimensions Ixwxh 740 mm x 585 mm x 680 mm Weight incl batteries 94 Kg Seat plane angle 0 Effective seat depth 250 350 mm Effective seat width 250 350 mm Seat surface height at front edge 340 590 mm Back rest angle 80 145 Back rest height 325 475 mm Footrest to seat distance 130 290 mm Leg to seat surface angle 90 150 Armrest to seat distance 130 290 mm Front location of armrest structure 0 400 mm 128 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wheels Drive wheel tire dimensions Pivot wheel tire dimensions Rec tire pressure 2 50 x 8 200 x 50 mm 200 kPa 2 bar Performance Range 25 30 Km Min turning radius 570 mm Reversing width 1040 mm Ability to Negotiate Obstacles approach distance 50 cm 60 mm Min ground clearance 65 mm Hill climbing ability 6 Safe slope 6 Static stability downhill 16 Static stability uphill 19 Static stability sideways 19 Max Speed forward 6 5 Km h Min braking distance from max speed 1 1 m Max User weight 35 Kg 129 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electronics Rnet drive electronics type CJSM sw PM120 Batteries Recommended battery type 24 cells gel
25. and the back each marked with a yellow sticker Do not connect the fastening straps to any other part of the wheelchair Secure the wheelchair according to the manufacturer of the vehicle restraint systems fastening straps instructions Always make sure that the fastening points on the transport vehicle are well anchored So Figure 90 Front transport eyes Figure 91 Sticker for transport eyes Figure 92 Rear transport eyes 108 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Transport A WARNING Transportation 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 according to the appropriate crash test standards 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 Unless using a crash tested approved 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 not to protect you in the event of a motor vehicle accident The positioning belts do not replace use of a vehicle mounted restraint 109 Owner s Manual Per
26. arm systems in businesses The limit values for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC with respect to power wheelchairs is set in the harmonized standards for the EU in the Medical Devices Directive No 93 42 EEC Permobil s electronic wheelchair s comply with these limit values Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions 32 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex DESIGN AND FUNCTION A E 34 Drive Packard in 35 A A A 35 Lights and reflectors ue cis 36 Batteries A a Sends aeea eaa EEE 37 O E E E S E ee eee i 38 Electric Seat Fundions see eee 39 Manual Seat Functions sees eee 39 Other Adjustment Options sss ss sese eee eee 39 Electric Seat Lift ceccecssesssesseesscessscesceesscessseesceesseeesseeseessaess 40 Manual Seat Functions Legrest Angie essere eee 41 Manual Seat Functions Backrest Recline sees eee 42 Design and Function 33 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Design and Function General The Koala MiniFlex is an electric front wheel drive wheel chair for outdoor and indoor driving It is intended for chil dren with physical disabilities The wheelchair consists of a chassis and a seat The chassis contains the wheelchair s electronics power sup ply and drive functions The seat consists of a seat frame seat plate back rest arm rest leg rest seat lift and any accessories options such as a head rest calf rest chest support etc 1 Back rest 7 Drive wheels
27. aware that the wheelchair will not have brakes when the wheel locks are in free wheel position Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control when the wheel locks are disengaged Always reset the wheel lock release after manually moving the wheelchair Handling Figure 88 Brake release lever 4 101 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex A CAUTION When the wheel locks are released the chair will not drive If it does contact an Authorized Permobil service centre as soon as possible Battery charging How frequently you need to charge the batteries in your wheelchair depends on a number of factors including how you use your wheelchair the tempera ture and age of the batteries and how they are made All batteries also gradu ally lose capacity as they age The most important factor for the life of the batteries is how much power is taken out of them before they are charged and how often they are charged discharged To achieve the best life the batteries should not be discharged completely Always charge the batteries immediately after they have been discharged If the battery voltage indicator shows that the batteries appear to be losing power faster than normal the batteries may be worn out and need to be replaced 102 Handling Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling A CAUTION If the batteries should be drained completely it is important that you charge the
28. ddy button To change the Profile whilst driv ing simply press the button R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Figure 52 Jack Sockets 75 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Display The status of the control system can be understood by observing the display The control system is on when the display is backlit Screen Symbols The Drive screen for the R net has common components which will always appear and components which will only appear under certain conditions Be y E low is a view of a typical Drive screen in Profile 1 Clock Speedometer Profile name Current profile Battery indicator Max Speed indicator Figure 53 Drive Screen mnm OW K 76 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Battery Indicator This displays the charge available in the battery and can be used to alert the user of the status of the battery Steady This indicates that all is well Flashing Slowly The control system is functioning correctly but you should charge the battery as soon as possible Stepping Up The wheelchair batteries are being charged You will not be able to drive the wheelchair until the charger is disconnected and you have switched the control system off and on again Speed Indicator This displays the current speed setting The speed setting is adjusted using the Speed Buttons Current Profile The Profile Number describes which Pr
29. do this increases the risk of personal injury Switch on the power by pressing the start key on the control panel Select a suitable driving profile with the PROFILE key if the system is programmed for more than one driving profile 3 Move the joystick carefully forwards to drive forwards or backwards to reverse 4 The speed setting is adjusted using the keys for higher and lower speed The wheelchair s electronics allow very slow driving over edges You can drive up to the edge and then carefully drive over it NY 93 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling Releasing the Brakes A WARNING Ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and dry surface before releasing the brakes in order to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away The brakes can be released to make it possible to move the wheelchair manually s Press the on off switch to switch off the wheelchair Pull the level back and up The chair can now be moved manually l S Figure 79 Releasing the brakes A IMPORTANT Reset the brakes after moving the chair by pulling the lever down When the brake release has been activated the wheelchair cannot be driven 94 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling Joystick Error If the joystick is moved from the central position before during or immediately after the control system is switched on the screen image for a shifted joystick will be displayed for 5 seconds On control pan
30. ds entirely on regular charging Short term storage For the charging process to produce a battery with good capacity the temperature in the storage room should not be lower than 5 degrees If it is stored at a temperature below 5 degrees there is a higher risk that the battery has not been fully charged when it comes to be used and also a higher risk of corrosion 116 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Maintenance and Repairs Long term storage The battery may be stored in an unheated room but it should be charged at least once a month for maintenance purposes 117 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Cleaning Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary wear and damage to your wheelchair The following is general advice recommended by Permobil For severe soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish contact Permobil for information Metal surfaces Due to the high quality powder coating an optimum corro sion protection is guaranteed For normal cleaning it is best to use a soft cloth sponge hot water and a mild de tergent Wipe down carefully with a cloth and water and dry off Remove scuff marks from semi matt surfaces with soft wax follow manufacturer s instructions Remove scuff marks and scratches from shiny surfaces using car polish either liquid or paste After polishing ap ply soft car wax to restore the original surface gloss Plastics For normal cleaning wash pla
31. e 16 Distance bet Settings and Adjustments ween the arm rests Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Foot plate height 1 Loosen the mounting screw of the foot plate 2 Adjust the foot plate up or down to the required height 3 Tighten the screw If the screw and its spacing sleeve are removed the foot plate can be moved to the upper slot The foot plate is adjusted in the same way there as in the lower slot Figure 17 Foot plate height Settings and Adjustments 49 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Foot plate Angle 1 Loosen the locking nut for the ad justing screw on the back of the foot plate 2 Adjust to the required angle by screwing the adjusting screw in or out 3 Tighten the locking nut 50 Figure 18 Foot plate angle Settings and Adjustments Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Head rest optional height angle 1 Loosen the locking knob 2 2 Adjust to the required height 3 4 Tilt the head rest to the required Tighten the locking knob 2 position Figure 19 Head rest adjustment Settings and Adjustments 51 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Head rest Forwards backwards 1 Loosen the locking knob 1 2 Adjust as required 3 Tighten the locking knob 1 52 Figure 20 Head rest adjustment Settings and Adjustments Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display R N
32. eats the electrical functions can be controlled with the help of the control panel joystick Some models are equipped with three memory loca tions Each memory location can store the position of the seat s adjustment device This means that it is easy to retrieve a seat position saved earlier 63 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Maneuvering the seat A CAUTION If the symbol M appears together with the seat icon this means that a memory function has been activated Move the joystick to the left or right to choose a seat function instead 1 Press the Mode button one or more times until an icon for seat function appears in the control panel display See fig 2 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a seat function The icon for the seat function selected appears in the display 3 Move the joystick forwards or backwards to activate the function Below is an example of the icons that may be shown in the display Which icons are shown varies depending on the seat model and available functions HEHE Figure 37 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a function The icon for the function selected appears in the display Return to drive mode Press the Mode button one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display see fig 64 Figure 36 Standard display image with speed ind
33. elf off after a cer tain period of inactivity 20 30 min The electronics energysaving mode has been activated Switch the wheelchair on again using the start key on the control panel The wheelchair stops while being driven The cable connection to the control panel has come loose Insert the cable in the control panel Main fuse triggered See page 123 132 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex EVENT The wheelchair can only be driven at reduced speed Applies with an electric seat lift and seat angle POSSIBLE CAUSE Seat lift or seat angle raised too high See 40 Troubleshooting REMEDY Lower the seat lift or seat angle The wheelchair cannot be charged Main fuse switched to OFF position after for example battery replacement See page 123 133 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshooting Diagnostics Rnet LED Battery voltage indicator Each time the wheelchair is started parts of the wheelchair s electronics are checked If any fault has occurred in these parts this is displayed on the control panel s battery voltage indicator and the indicator for speed driving profile in the form of one or more flashing lamps Troubleshooting and repairs must always be performed by competent personel with good knowledge of the wheel chair s electronics More information on troubleshooting and remedies can be found in the Service Manual for this
34. els without a display the LEDs on the battery voltage indicator will wander backwards and forwards instead If the joystick is not released during this time a joystick error will be registered and the wheelchair will not drive To enable the wheelchair to drive again en sure that the joystick is in the central position Then switch the wheelchair off and on again If control system detects an error in the wheelchair electronics which needs attention a Diagnostics screen will ap pear on control panels with display On control panels without display the battery voltage indicator LEDs will flash rap idly instead If this happens you should get in touch with your service contact as soon as possible a R A ag N NALTELLLLLL MII I PM Low Battery Figure 80 Shifted Joystick Figure 81 Moving LEDs Figure 82 Diagnostics screen 95 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Driving technique The control panel s electronics interpret the movements of the joystick and move the wheelchair as intended For normal driving the user needs to em ploy no complex techniques which is an advantage if the user is inexper ienced A good way of starting is quite simply to move the joystick in the direction you want to go The wheelchair then moves in the direction in which the joystick is pointing However always remember to drive as gently as possible and to avoid sud den braking and evasive maneuvers A CAUTION
35. f when they are not being used Always store the wheelchair so that access for unauthorized individuals 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 30 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Damages malfunctions on the wheelchair and its accessories If you experience that the 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 its accessories can no longer be used in a safe and secure manner A CAUTION EMC Requirements The electronics of an power wheelchair can be affected by external electromagnetic fields for example from mobile telephones Similarly the electronics of the wheelchair itself can also emit electromagnetic fields that can affect the immediate surroundings for example certain al
36. ft Indicator and LED O Figure 31 Right Indicator and LED Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Jack Sockets The External On Off Switch Jack 1 allows the user to turn the control sys tem on and off using an external device such as a buddy button The External Profile Switch Jack 2 allows the user to select Profiles using an external device such as a buddy button To change the Profile whilst driv ing simply press the button Figure 32 Jack Sockets 59 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Display The status of the control system can be understood by observing the display The control system is on when the display is backlit Screen Symbols The Drive screen for the R net has common components which will always TT appear and components which will only appear under certain conditions Be LEE low is a view of a typical Drive screen in Profile 1 at 1 Current Profile Profile Name Battery Indicator Speed Indicator C Indoor Drive Figure 33 Drive Screen PON 60 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Locking unlocking the Control System The Control System can be locked in one of two ways Either using a button sequence on the keypad or with a physical Key How the Control system is AN locked depends on how your system is programmed
37. g Example of a screen showing a system fault Identified module This indicates the control system module that detected the problem PM Power module JSM Joystick module Error message The error message provides a brief description of the error type Error code The four digit code indicates which protection circuit has been triggered Repair of defective units Apart from specific OEM approved spare parts contact Permobil for further information on these there are no re placeable parts in the R net control system Consequently defective units must be sent to Permobil or a Permobil ap proved repairer for repair 141 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshooting 142 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Stickers STICKERS Take a good look at all the stickers on your wheelchair to become familiar with their meaning These stickers contains important information for safe and proper use Never remove a sticker from your wheelchair If a sticker becomes difficult to read or falls off new replacement stickers may be ordered from Permobil Read the instructions The sticker indicates that there are instructions that should be read and 315074 understood before use or before adjustment is performed Figure 100 Read the instructions 143 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Circuit Breaker Battery Isolator The sticker shows in what position the switch should be to turn the main power Off
38. hten the six screws using a dynamometric wrench Tightening torque 24 Nm 8 Fill the tire to recommended tire pressure 200 kpa 2 bar 9 Fit the wheel on to the wheelchair Tighten the four screws using a dynamometric wrench Tightening torque 24 Nm Maintenance and Repairs Figure 95 Changing inner tube 121 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Battery Replacement Place the wheelchair on a level surface Raise the seat to its maximum height Turn off the main power switch on the control panel Loosen the battery cover and disconnect the crush protection cable Loosen the battery connections Remove the spacer plate Lift out the batteries taking note of their position Set in two new batteries 9 Remount the spacer plate 10 Connect the battery connections 11 Reconnect the crush protection and replace the battery cover 12 Lower the seat lift A WARNING Observe care in the use of metallic objects when working with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use protective gloves and protective eye glasses The batteries are heavy and must be handled with care Used or broken drive batteries should be taken care of in an environmentally correct manner in accordance with locally applicable recycling directions A OSL BON 122 Maintenance and Repairs Figure 97 Battery connections and spacer plate Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Reset
39. hts Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s lights Depress the button to turn the lights on and depress the button again to turn them off When activated the lights LED will illuminate Left Indicator Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s left indicator Depress the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off When activated the left indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicator Right Indicator Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s right indicator De press the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off When activated the right indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheel chair s indicator 74 R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display O Figure 49 Lights Button and LED O Figure 50 Left Indicator and LED O Figure 51 Right Indicator and LED Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Jack Sockets The External On Off Switch Jack 1 allows the user to turn the control sys tem on and off using an external device such as a buddy button The External Profile Switch Jack 2 allows the user to select Profiles using an external device such as a bu
40. ical specifications section of the manual There is a risk that the wheelchair will not maneuver safely A WARNING Operation Inclines Do not drive the wheelchair where the sideways gradient is more than indicated in the technical specifications section of the manual There is a risk of tipping over Do not drive up or down ramps that are not equipped with proper edge protection along the sides of the ramp to prevent the wheelchair from falling off of the ramp When driving up an incline be sure to drive your wheelchair straight up the incline perpendicular Driving at an angle up an incline increases the risk of tipping or falling Use extreme caution when driving up an incline Do not drive down or up a hazardous incline such as a surface covered with snow ice or wet leaves or a surface that is uneven Also avoid driving on ramps that do not have proper edge protection 19 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Operation Turning Turning your wheelchair at high speeds can create the possibility of the wheelchair tipping and personal injury The possibility of tipping can be increased by high turning speed sharp turns uneven surfaces abrupt changes in direction and driving from an area of low traction e g lawn to an area of high traction e g sidewalk To protect against tipping personal injury and property damage reduce speed and reduce the sharpness of your turn when
41. icator Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Memory The control system on some seats have three memory locations for seat po sitions Each memory location can store the position of the seat s adjustment device This means that it is easy to retrieve a seat position saved earlier Retrieving position from memory 1 Press the Mode button one or more times until a seat icon appears in the control panel display 2 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a memory location M1 M2 or M3 A seat icon and memory symbol M for the memory location se lected are shown in the control panel display see fig 3 Move and hold the joystick forwards The seat adjusts to the position stored earlier For reasons of safety the joystick must be held forwards until the seat is fully adjusted to the required position Once the seat has adjusted to the saved position it stops moving NOTE Movement of the seat can be stopped at any time by releasing the joystick Return to drive mode Press the Mode button one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display see fig Figure 38 Memory function activated 65 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Saving position to memory 1 Setthe seat s electrical functions to the desired mode 2 If not activated activate the sea
42. icator Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s right indicator De press the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off When activated the right indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheel chair s indicator 86 R net LED Control Panel O Figure 74 Left Indicator and LED O Figure 75 Right Indicator and LED Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net LED Control Panel Battery Voltage Indicator Shows the voltage remaining in the batteries from left to right Red Yellow Green Fully charged gt O Red Yellow Half charged O YN Red Charge the batteries No a E N Figure 76 Battery Voltage Indicator A good way of using this indicator is to learn how it works while you are driv ing Like a fuel gage in a car it does not show exactly how much fuel is left but it gives you a rough idea so that you can avoid unnecessary stops due to discharged batteries The indicator shows a more exact value after approximately 1 minute of travel A CAUTION The battery voltage indicator also functions as a fault indicator for the wheelchair s electronics See page 96 for further information 87 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Maximum Speed Indicator Speed Indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair 1 2 lamps Low speed 3 4 lamps
43. ider 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 different 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 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions Prepare for use 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 including operating instructions and possible other documen tation If you suspect that something is missing then contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon as possible that no transport related or other damages have occurred to the wheelchair seat and its accessories If you discov er that something has been damaged or in some other manner appears to be incorrect then contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon as possible before you continue the checks We recommend that you charge your wheelchair s batteries before yo
44. injury or property damage including fire Do not operate your wheelchair in icy or slippery conditions These conditions can lower the performance and safety of your wheelchair which could lead to an accident personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair NOTE Extreme care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits and other combustible materials Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in use of oxygen Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Maintenance and Service Carry out only the service and maintenance which are stated in the Owners Manual All other service and maintenance including programming of the control system must be performed by a qualified service technician authorized by Permobil to perform such service on Permobil products Incorrect settings could result in unsafe operation of the wheelchair and could cause the chair to become unstable or uncontrollable Such modifications may also void the wheelchair s warranty During all work on the electrical system of the wheelchair the Main fuse must always be in 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
45. itioning belt immediately through your Permobil dealer Brake release Check regularly approximately once a month that the brake release and the brake release lever are working properly When the brakes are released it should not be possible to drive the wheelchair 4 119 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Drive wheels Filling tires with air Check at regular intervals that the wheelchair s tires have the correct tire pressure The incorrect tire pres sure may result in lower stability and maneuverability Too low tire pres sure also results in abnormal wear and shorter range Therefore check regularly that the tire pressure is 200 250 kPa 2 2 5 bar 1 Unscrew and remove the plastic cap on the valve on the tire 2 Connect the compressed air noz zle to the valve and adjust the tire pressure to the correct level 120 Figure 94 Filling valve Maintenance and Repairs Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Changing inner tube NOTE Applies only if your wheelchair is fitted with pneumatic rear tires 1 Switch off the main power switch on the control panel 2 Chock up the wheelchair so that the wheel turns freely and let out the air 3 Remove the wheel it s fitted with four screws 4 Release the air 5 remove the six screws holding the rim together 6 Take the rim apart 7 Replace the inner tube 2 in the tire 3 and fit togeth er with the two rim halves 1 amp 4 Tig
46. k of the chassis The lever switch can be activated without removing the cover A WARNING If the main fuse is triggered there is often a major electrical fault The cause of the fault should be checked carefully before the switch is reset Contact Service in case of doubt Charging socket The charging socket is located on the the chassis right hand side A CAUTION Always switch off the power supply to the control panel before interrupting the power with the main fuse 38 Design and Function C Figure 8 Charging socket Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Electric Seat Functions The electric seat functions are driven by an electric actuator which is step lessly controlled from the wheelchair control panel Available functions may vary depending on how the seat is equipped Functions Seat Lift Manual Seat Functions The seat can be adjusted manually Available functions may vary depending on how the seat is equipped Functions e Legrest Angle e Backrest recline Other Adjustment Options The control panel arm rest foot plates and other accessories such as calf rest thigh support trunk support head rest etc have manual adjustment and setting options Design and Function 39 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Electric Seat Lift Koala MiniFlex is fitted with an elec trically controlled seat lift that allows the seat to be raised steplessly in or der to adjust
47. lly impaired this document can be viewed in PDF format at www permobil com or alternatively ordered in large text Ordering of Documentation If you are in need of another copy of the Owners Manual it can be ordered from Permobil Ask for the Article Number specified on the last cover page Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Important Information about this Owner s Manual 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 chassis serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is provided Spare parts amp accessories Spare parts and accessories must be ordered through your dealer The expected service life of this product is 7 years Scrapping Contact Permobil 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 period for this wheelchair Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Important Information about this Owner s Manual Incident reporting If an incident occurs please contact your nearest Permobil representative Normally the same person you contacted at purchase day To prepare this contact there is a link on our homepage on the internet at www permobil co
48. m Open up your country page and the contact page Here is the needed contact information and a guidance document in what in formation we need to investigate the incident Complete the information as much as possible This is of great help for US To increase the product quality and to ensure that our product is safe through the whole life cycle we need you to send in Incident Reports It is also stated in MEDDEV 2 12 1 and Annex 9 that the manufacturer shall Encourage users or those given specific responsi bility for reporting incidents that have occurred with medical devices and that meet the criteria within these guidelines to report the incidents to the Manufacturer and or to the Competent Authority in accord ance with national guidance To meet the requirements and to ensure that our products shall remain safe in your hands we need your assistance We hope you never need to use the information on this page but if there is an incident please contact us Product approval This product fulfil the requirements according to EN 12184 EN 1021 1 EN 1021 2 ISO 7176 9 2009 ISO 7176 14 2008 ISO 7176 16 1997 and ISO 7176 19 2001 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Important Information about this Owner s Manual 12 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General An electric wheelchair is a motorized vehicle and special care must therefore be taken when it is used Please read and follow
49. m up again as soon as possible since a complete loss of charge reduces the lifespan of the batteries 103 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex A WARNING Use care in the use of metalic objects when working with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use safety gloves and protective eye glasses Only chargers with a max 10A charging current average value may be used The RMS value of the charging current must not exceed 12A Charging must be done in a well ventilated room not in a wardrobe or closet Charging must not be done in a bathroom or wet room The charger s charging cable must not be extended The charger can become hot and hence must not have anything covering it The charger must be positioned so that there is an air gap on all of its sides including below do not set the charger on thick carpeting for example The charger contact must be replaced if it is damaged or become hot during charging Both the contact on the carger s cord and the wheelchair s control panel should be replaced if one of them is damaged or worn Replacement must be performed by qualified personnel 104 Handling Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Handling Charging Connect the charger plug into the battery charging socket on the control pan el The moulded guide on the socket will help you to licate the plug NOTE Description and Use of Battery Charger see supplied Owner s Manual A
50. mage to the wheelchair Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A CAUTION Operation Do not let children drive the wheelchair without supervision Do not drive the wheelchair on public streets or roadways Obey all local pedestrian rules and be aware that vehicle drivers may have difficulty seeing you Do not operate your wheelchair under the influence of alcohol Consumption of alcohol may impair your ability to operate your wheelchair safely Some physical limitations or use of medication either prescribed or over the counter may limit your ability to operate your wheelchair safely Be sure to consult with your physician about your physical limitations and medications A WARNING Modifications Any unauthorized modifications to the wheelchair or its various systems may increase the risk of personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair All modifications to and interventions in the vital systems of the wheelchair must be performed by a qualified service technician authorized by Permobil to perform such service on Permobil products Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Weight Limitations The maximum user weight for your Permobil is set forth in the specification section in this Owner s Manual for current seat model Operation of the wheelchair by users who exceed the maximum allowable user weight can lead to personal injury and
51. mobil Koala MiniFlex Transport A WARNING If the wheelchair has to be transported with the user in the chair into the vehicle through a ramp the wheelchair shall be secured against tipping backwards by a person behind Wheelchair users should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle installed restraint system whenever it is feasible The vehicle restraint belt should not be worn twisted Always make sure that the vehicle restraint belt is not adjusted over sharp edges of the wheelchair The vehicle restraint belt should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts such as the wheelchair s armrest or wheels All wheelchair mounted trays shall be removed and secured separately in the vehicle or be secured to the wheelchair When possible other auxiliary wheelchair equipment should be either secured to the wheelchair or removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle during transit so that it does not break free and cause injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a collision A poorly fastened chair can cause extensive damage and injury both to the people in the transport vehicle as well as to the vehicle itself and the wheelchair if it comes loose 110 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Transport General advice for air transport When transporting your wheelchair by air you should primarily pay attention to the following three things 111 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Tran
52. ndling Driving uphill You should always drive uphill with great caution Avoid sudden evasive manoeuvres and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks You should be extremely careful when driving uphill on an uneven surface for example grass gravel sand ice and snow A WARNING Do not drive uphill on a gradient greater than 12 Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 A raised seat lift seat angle back angle changes the centre of gravity and increases the risk of tipping Therefore use these seat functions only on flat surfaces and always drive with great caution and at low speed ole Figure 87 Driving uphill 100 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Manual Release of the Magnetic Wheel Locks The wheelchair is fitted with a manual brake release that can be released to make it possible to move the wheelchair manually The brake release lever is located left hand side of the wheelchair Release of wheel locks 1 Shut off the wheelchair using the start button on the control panel 2 Move the lever up The chair can now be moved manually Engage the wheel locks Reset the brakes after moving the chair by pulling the lever down A WARNING Do not engage or disengage the wheel locks unless power to the chair is off In order to avoid the wheelchair rolling away ensure that the wheelchair is on a level surface before releasing the wheel locks Be
53. ntrol Panel inaddition to the control panel Figure 66 Control Panel R net LED Control Panel Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Charger Socket A WARNING The wheelchair s warranty will be voided if any device other than a battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the lock key is connected into the control panels charger socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair Do not connect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device Con nection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E M C performance of the wheelchair R net LED Control Panel Figure 67 Charger Socket 83 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Function Buttons On the control panel there are a total of 10 Function Buttons On Off Button The On Off button applies power to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Horn Button The horn will sound while this button is depressed Maximum Speed Choice of Profile Button and LED These keys normally reduce or increase the wheelchairs maximum speed In special applications the keys can instead control the choice of driving profile 84 R net LED Control Panel Figure 68 On Off Button Figure 69 Horn Button Figure 70 Maximum Speed Choice of Profile Button and LED Owner
54. ofile the control system is currently operating in The Profile Text is the name or description of the Profile the con trol system is currently operating in R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display IT lettstelt Figure 54 Battery Indicator m Figure 55 Speed Indicator Indoor Drive 75 1 Figure 56 Currant Profile 77 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex In Focus When the control system contains more then one method of direct control such as a secondary Joystick Module or a Dual Attendant Module then the Module that has control of the wheelchair will display the In Focus symbol Speed Limit If the speed of the wheelchair is being limited for example by a raised seat then this symbol will be displayed If the wheelchair is being inhiited from driv ing then the symbol will flash Restart When the control system requires a restart for example after a module re configuration this symbol will be flashed Control System Temperature This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced its own power in order to protect itself against heat damage 78 R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Figure 57 In Focus we Figure 58 Speed Limit O Figure 59 Restart l Figure 60 Control System Temperature Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Motor Temperature This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced the power to the motors in
55. on of the back rest can be adjusted infinitely using the back rest lock on the back of the back rest 1 Loosen the quick acting lock 2 Adjust to the required angle 3 Lock the quick acting lock A CAUTION Check how tight the quick acting locks are when the seat is adjusted If the locks feel loose or if there is too little resistance when they are locked adjust the tightness using the locking nut on the back of the locks A WARNING Do not put weight on the backrest while adjusting the angle There is a risk of pinching accidents 42 Figure 11 Backrest Recline Design and Function Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS Negative Seat Position sees 44 Ami Res ra aus Staaken 45 Am RESA NGG radio 46 Arm rest forward backwards srenrrnvrnvrrnvrnvrrnvrrnnrnvrrnnrrnrrnnrnn 47 Distance between the arm resta sees ee eee eee eee ee 48 Foot plate height asses 49 FOOL Plate AE ae 50 Head rest optional heighuangie see eee eee eee 51 Head rest Forwards backwards sese 52 Settings and Adjustments 43 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Settings and Adjustments Negative Seat Position The seat can be positioned to lean 5 degrees forwards 1 Loosen the quick acting locks on both sides of the seat 2 Tilt the seat forwards until it is at the required seat angle 3 Tighten the quick acting locks on both sides A CAUTION Check ho
56. order to protect them against heat damage Timer This symbol is displayed when the control system is changing between differ ent states An example would be entering into Programming Mode The sym bol is animated to show the sands falling E Stop If the control system is programmed for latched drive or actuator operation then it is normal for an Emergency Stop Switch to be connected into the Ex ternal Profile Switch Jack If the Emergency Stop Switch is operated or dis connected this symbol will flash R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display O Figure 61 Motor Temperature K Figure 62 Timer E Stop Figure 63 E Stop 79 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Installation menu The installation menu permits the user to set the clock the display bright ness background color etc Access the menu by holding down the keys for higher and lower maximum speed simultaneously Scroll through the menu by moving the joystick up or down Exit the installation menu by first selecting Exit at the bottom of the menu and then moving the joystick to the right Setting the time Set Time Setting the time Set Time Shows the total distance traveled by the control system Displaying the time Display Time Displaying the time Display Time Select Display Time in the menu Move the joystick right or left to select 12 or 24 hour display or Off to remove the clock from the display Distance measurement Di
57. ositioned in a way making it a obstruction for others Push the button to activate the hazard lights and push it again to inac tivate them When activated the indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators Figure 26 Mode Button Figure 27 Profile Button Figure 28 Hazard Button and LED 57 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Lights Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s lights Depress the button to turn the lights on and depress the button again to turn them off When activated the lights LED will illuminate Left Indicator Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s left indicator Depress the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off When activated the left indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicator Right Indicator Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates and de activates the wheelchair s right indicator De press the button to turn the indicator on and depress the button again to turn it off When activated the right indicator LED will flash in sync with the wheel chair s indicator 58 a Figure 29 Lights Button and LED O Figure 30 Le
58. property damage including damage to the wheelchair as well as voiding any applicable warranty to the wheelchair Do nat carry passengers on the wheelchair Doing so can lead to personal injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair A CAUTION Prior to Riding In some instances including where certain medical conditions exist users should practice operating their wheelchair under the supervision of an assistant who is familiar with the operation of the wheelchair and with the abilities and limitations of the user Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A CAUTION Operation Inclines When driving downhill select the slowest speed and proceed with caution Driving down an incline can shift the user s center of gravity forward If the wheelchair rolls faster than you would like stop the wheelchair by releasing the joystick and begin descending again at a slower speed Avoid sudden stops or starts Stop by releasing joystick rather than by turning the power off Turning off power while the wheelchair is in motion will cause the wheelchair to stop suddenly Be sure to keep all recommended positioning belts securely fastened at all times When driving up an incline try to keep moving at a steady speed Stopping and starting the chair while moving up an incline makes the wheelchair more difficult to control Do not drive up or down slopes with a gradient greater than indicated in the techn
59. rcuit ow ee Check the contacts to the magnetic brakes Oo O 10 Lamps High battery voltage PX hd ee Check the battery and the contacts between the battery and the output gt v stage 7 5 Lamps Communication error e ee A communication error has been indicated Check that the cable to the gt control panel is not damaged and is correctly inserted 00000 Actuator indicator Actuator error XL An actuator error has been indicated If the wheelchair is fitted with ae se more then one actuator check which one is not working Check the ac SS tuator s cable connections m gt os 138 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshooting Diagnostics R net LCD When an error or a fault occurs in the wheelchair s electronics information on it is displayed in the control panel s dis play This information can then be used to diagnose where the error fault occurred and its cause Troubleshooting and repairs must always be performed by competent personnel with good knowledge of the wheel chair s electronics More information on troubleshooting and remedies can be found in the Service Manual for this wheelchair model Diagnostic screens Current diagnostic screen When the control system s integrated protection circuits have been triggered so that the control system can no longer operate the wheelchair a diagnostic screen is displayed in the control panel s display This indicates a system fault i e R net ha
60. roubleshooting ada ASAS 131 SUCRE Sta A A A A ae 143 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Important Information about this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS OWNER S MANUAL Before you begin using your wheelchair it is important that you read and understand the content of these operating in structions and in particular the Safety Instructions These operating instructions are primarily intended to acquaint you with the functions and characteristics of the wheel chair and how you can use them in the best manner possible They also contain important safety and maintenance in formation as well as describing possible problems that can arise while driving the wheelchair Always keep these operating instructions handy in connection with your wheelchair since the need for important infor mation can arise concerning its use safety 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 instructions were printed Pictures and illustrations that are found in these operating in structions are representative examples and not intended to be exact depictions of the various parts of the wheelchair We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior notice If you are visua
61. s detected a problem somewhere in the wheelchair s electrical system NOTE If the fault is in a module that is not currently being used it may still be possible to drive the wheelchair but the diag nostic screen is displayed occasionally Switch off the wheelchair and leave it off for a few minutes Then restart the wheelchair If the fault persists you must switch off the wheelchair and contact your service contact Write down the information displayed in plain text in the control panel s display and pass it on to your service contact Do not use the wheelchair until the problem has been remedied or you have received other instructions from your service contact 139 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshooting A WARNING Diagnostics should only be performed by persons with sound knowledge of the wheelchair s electronic control system Incorrect or poorly performed repair works may make it dangerous to use the wheelchair Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that occurs on account of incorrect or poorly performed repair work A CAUTION If any part is replaced without Permobil s approval the wheelchair s warranty lapses Permobil accepts no liability for any loss that occurs as a a result of a component of the R net control system being opened adjusted or modified without permission 140 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Troubleshootin
62. sport A CAUTION If you do not know what type of main fuse your wheelchair has contact Permobil or your service contact Some airlines may refuse to accept acid batteries on board To ensure that the wheelchair can be transported safely and no nasty surprises crop up at the last minute you should always contact the airline before you travel 1 Batteries Gel batteries In most cases they do not need to be removed from the wheelchair If your wheelchair has an automatic main fuse this must always be in the Off position Acid batteries Most airlines require that batteries be removed from the wheelchair and transported in special boxes that the airline may provide 2 The wheelchair s dimensions and weight How much the wheelchair weighs and how large it is are important depending on the type of airplane in which the wheelchair is to be transported The smaller the airplane is the smaller the wheelchair may be weigh and vice versa Always check with the airline what rules apply 3 Preventing damage When transported by air the wheelchair will be put with other goods in a confined space Therefore it is important to take preventive action to minimise transport damage to the wheelchair Cover the control panel with soft shock absorbing material foam plastic or similar and fold it in towards the back rest Protect other protruding objects in a similar manner Tape any loose cables to the seat or covers 112 Owner s Manu
63. stance Distance measurement Distance Select Distance in the menu Move the joystick to the right to go to the menu for setting distance measurement Then select Total distance Trip Distance display or Reset by moving the joystick up or down e Total distance Total Distance Shows the total distance traveled by the control system e Trip Trip Distance Shows the total distance traveled since the last reset e Distance display Display Distance Selects Trip or Total Distance in the display e Reset Clear trip distance Move the joystick to the right to reset the Trip measurer Exit Exit Move the joystick to the right to exit the installation menu 80 R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display Display Time Distance Backlight Background Diagnostics m ee ee ee ee s HA Total Distance 0012345 Trip Distance 000 Display Distance i Clear Trip Distance Exit Figure 65 Distance measurement Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R NET LED CONTROL PANEL e AA A A A re eas 82 Charger OC a dre oemtehdaseaees e a e eae 83 FUNCION BUON SS rr 84 Battery Voltage Indicator eee eee 87 Maximum Speed Indicator sees sees 88 Seat INGICAO sss ago 89 R net LED Control Panel 81 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex General The Control Panel consists of a joy stick and function buttons At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket Your wheelchair may also be equipped with a Seat Co
64. sted approved 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 not to protect you in the event of a motor vehicle accident The positioning belts do not replace use of a vehicle mounted restraint Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A CAUTION Driving in Extreme Climate Conditions Permobil s wheelchairs are designed to withstand most adverse weather conditions however to minimize the risk of being caught in difficult situations you should avoid using the wheelchair outdoors during for example severe cold heavy rain or thick snow Also bear in mind that certain surfaces on the wheelchair can be heated up or cooled down in the event of prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or cold respectively A WARNING Environmental Conditions Protect your wheelchair from exposure to any type of moisture including rain snow or wash Exposure to moisture can cause 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 electronics and cause personal
65. stic 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 118 Maintenance and Repairs 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 Ink spots can sometimes be removed by washing with soap and water followed by isopropyl alcohol Do not use any cleaning method that is not listed above as other methods may attack the vinyl and cause even tual degradation If necessary the cover may be removed before cleaning See also the washing instructions on the upholstery materials Control panel Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent and be careful when cleaning the joystick and the panel s dis play Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners The panel must not be rinsed with water or any other liquid A WARNING Never hose the wheelchair down as the electronics may be damaged The wheelchair must always be turned off when being cleaned Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Maintenance and Repairs Positioning belt Check the condition of the positioning belt regularly in case any damage or worn places have developed If signs of damage or wear appear replace the pos
66. t memory function by pressing the Mode button one or more times until a seat icon appears in the control panel display 3 Move the joystick to the left or right to select a memory location M1 M2 or M3 A seat icon and memory symbol M for the memory location se lected are shown in the control panel display see fig 4 Move the joystick backwards to activate the save function An arrow will appear next to the memory symbol M see fig 5 Save the current position by moving the joystick forwards and holding it in that position until the arrow next to the memory symbol M disappears Figure 39 Memory function activated 66 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Return to drive mode Press the Mode button one or more times until a stand ard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display see fig R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Figure 40 Save function activated 67 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display 68 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R NET CONTROL PANEL WITH LCD COLOR DISPLAY A RT teeta eee Charger Sockek username desse Function Sla JACK SOCKOUS TTT Display sansene basene kadre Gti R net Control Panel With LCD Color Display 69 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex General The Control Panel consists of a joy stick function buttons and a display At the front
67. ting the main fuse battery isolator The main fuse also functions as a battery isolator but it is called the main fuse in the owner s manual It is not normally necessary to replace the main fuse as it is automatic and can be reset when it has been triggered It is reset by switching the switch to ON A WARNING If the main fuse is triggered there is often a major electrical fault The cause of the fault should be checked carefully before the switch is reset Contact Service in case of doubt A CAUTION Always switch off the power supply to the control panel before interrupting the power with the main fuse Maintenance and Repairs U Figure 98 Resetting the main fuse 123 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Maintenance and Repairs 124 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Accessories ACCESSORIES Accessories for Permobil power wheelchairs are subject to continuous development Contact your nearest Permobil dealer for more information on the accessories available for your wheelchair 125 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Accessories 126 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length 965 mm Width 585 mm Smallest transportation size Height 750 mm Length 740 mm Width 585 mm Height 680 mm 127 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Product n
68. trol panel there are a total of 10 Function Buttons On Off Button The On Off button applies power to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Horn Button The horn will sound while this button is depressed Maximum Speed Buttons These buttons decreases increases the wheelchairs maximum speed De pending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when these buttons are pressed 56 Figure 23 On Off Button Figure 24 Horn Button Figure 25 Speedbuttons Decrease Increase Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex R net Control Panel With LCD Monochrome Display Mode Button The Mode button allows the user to navigate through the available operating Modes for the control system The available modes are dependant on pro gramming and the range of auxiliary output devices connected to the control system Profile Button The Profile button allows the user to navigate through the available Profiles for the control system The number of available Profiles is dependant on how the control system is programmed Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when the but ton is pressed Hazard Warning Button and LED NOTE Only active if the wheelchair is provided with lights This button activates inactivates the wheelchairs hazards lights this function is used when the wheelchair is p
69. ts Inhibit circuits prevent the wheelchair from driving under certain conditions Speed reduction circuits limit the wheelchair s maximum speed under certain conditions Limit switch circuits limit the wheelchair s functions under certain circumstances Overload protection circuits shut the wheelchair off in case of an overload The user should stop using the wheelchair immediately and consult an authorized Permobil distributor if any of these circuits should become disabled Any attempt to modify the safety circuits will result in unsafe operation of the wheelchair and could cause the chair to become unstable or uncontrollable Such modifications may also void the wheelchair s warranty A CAUTION Recycling of Batteries Used or broken drive batteries should be taken care of in an environmentally correct manner in accordance with locally applicable recycling directions 29 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Filling Air into tires Check at regular intervals that the wheelchair s tires have the prescribed tire pressure Incorrect tire pressure can cause deteriorating stability and maneuverability The prescribed tire pressure is 200 250 kPa 2 2 5 bar Note that overfilling causes a risk of explosion A WARNING Changing Tires Avoid the use of sharp edged tools when working with tires A WARNING Storage The wheelchair and its accessories must always be shut of
70. ts 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 pa 25 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Transport The wheelchair must only be transported in a vehicle that is approved for such purposes Carefully check that the wheelchair is properly secured and that the wheel locks are engaged When transporting the wheelchair in a motor vehicle the wheelchair must be secured by fastening straps through the brackets in the front and the back each marked with a yellow sticker Do not connect the fastening straps to any other part of the wheelchair Secure the wheelchair according to the manufacturer of the vehicle restraint systems fastening straps instructions Always make sure that the fastening points on the transport vehicle are well anchored A WARNING Transportation 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 according to the appropriate crash test standards 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 Unless using a crash te
71. turning A WARNING Operation Freewheel Mode In order to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away ensure that the wheelchair is on a level surface before releasing the brakes In order to avoid personal injury do not use your Permobil in freewheel mode without an attendant present Do not attempt to put the wheelchair in freewheel mode by yourself while seated in it Do not put your Permobil in freewheel mode while on an incline This could cause the wheelchair to roll on its own causing injury and property damage including damage to the wheelchair A CAUTION Driving on a Loose Soft Surface When the wheelchair is set to its lowest speed and the batteries are not fully charged driving on certain surfaces for example gravel sand or thick carpeting can involve constrained navigability 20 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A CAUTION Driving in Darkness Driving in the dark may only be done if your wheelchair is equipped with functioning lighting in the front and the back or as per the applicable national or local traffic regulations A WARNING Passengers The wheelchair is not intended to transport passengers regardless of the age of the passenger The Maximum User Weight stated in the Owner s Manual for your seating system includes the user and any personal effects The Maximum limit should not be exceeded The wheelchair s manoeuvrability and stability can be
72. u begin using it The chapter titled Charging the Batteries describes how to do this Always be sure that tires are inflated properly before driving If you experience that the wheelchair in any manner is not behaving as expected or if you suspect that something is wrong abort the test drive as soon as possible shut off the wheelchair and get in touch with your service contact or Permobil for more information Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions Warnings and precautions A CAUTION Operation Permobil recommends the use of wheelchair lights at all times user is riding near public rights of way Use extreme caution when driving near unprotected ledges drop offs or on elevated surfaces Unintended movement or excessive speed in these areas can lead to personal injury or property damage A CAUTION Operation Do not drive the wheelchair over any curbs or edges higher than indicated in the technical specifications section of the manual When driving over a curb or similarly elevated surface you must cross the surface at a 90 degree angle perpendicular Crossing such surfaces at any other angle may result in the wheelchair tipping Reduce your speed when driving on uneven terrain or soft surfaces Do not use your wheelchair on stairs or escalators Always use an elevator Do not lift or move the wheelchair by any of its removable parts Doing so could lead to personal injury and property damage including da
73. use parts or accessories not authorized by Permobil Use of unapproved 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 to the wheelchair s electrical system can cause damage to the chair and caused the chair to become uncontrollable or drive erratically Such use may also void the warranty The wheelchair is heavy and contains many moving parts which means that the risk of being caught between them is always present A WARNING Charging of Batteries Charging must be done in a well ventilated room not in a wardrobe or closet Charging must not be done in bathroom or wet room Only chargers with a max 10 A charging current average value may be used the RMS value of the charging current must not exceed 12 A When the charger is connected the chair must not and cannot be driven 28 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Safety Instructions A WARNING Changing Batteries and Fuses The Main fuse must always be in OFF position when batteries and fuses are replaced Observe care in the use of metallic objects when working with batteries A short circuit can easily cause an explosion Always use protective gloves and protective eye glasses A WARNING Safety Circuits Permobil products are equipped with safety circui
74. w tight the quick acting locks are when the seat is adjusted If the locks feel loose or if there is too little resistance when they are locked adjust the i tightness using the locking nut on Figure 12 Seat angle quickeacting lock the back of the locks 44 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Arm Rest Height 1 2 3 Loosen the locking screw with an Allen key Adjust the height Tighten the screw after adjustment Figure 13 Arm rest height Settings and Adjustments 45 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Arm Rest Angle 1 Loosen the locking nut of the ad justment screw 2 Adjust the arm rest to the re quired inclination by screwing the Allen screw down or up 3 Tighten the locking nut 46 Figure 14 Arm rest angle Settings and Adjustments Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Arm rest forward backwards 1 Loosen the locking screw under the arm rest 2 Adjust forwards backwards 3 Tighten the locking screw after adjustment Settings and Adjustments 47 Owner s Manual Permobil Koala MiniFlex Distance between the arm rests 1 48 Loosen the two locking screws on the rear bar of the seat frame on the right and left sides Adjust to the required distance symmetrically or asymmetrically A IMPORTANT Ensure that the arm rests are free of the back rest when they are lifted up Tighten the locking screws Figur

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