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- Page 1 Chairman HD Owner´s Manual...
- Page 2 Permobil Inc. USA 6961 Eastgate Blvd. Lebanon, TN 37090 Phone: 800-736-0925 Fax: 800-231-3256 Head Office of the Permobil group Permobil AB Box 120, 861 23 Timrå, Sweden Tel: +46 60 59 59 00. Fax: +46 60 57 52 50 E-mail: info@permobil.se...
- Page 3 Chairman HD Owner´s manual Produced and published by Permobil AB, Sweden Edition no. 1, 2001 Order no. 201193-US-0 PABnr: 1193:1...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Contents Contents Contents ............5 Safety instructions . -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Safety instructions Safety instructions General A wheelchair is a motor-driven vehicle, so be very careful when using it. Incorrect use can cause a risk of injury or damage to the chair. To reduce these risks, you should read the operating instructions carefully, especially the safety instructions and warnings. -
Page 6: Charging Batteries
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Safety instructions Operating the seat lift Make sure nothing gets jammed between the chassis and the seat when you are operating the seat lift. The center of gravity is higher when the seat is raised, increasing the risk of tipping. So use the seat lift only on flat ground and not on uneven surfaces. -
Page 7: General Introduction
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD General introduction General introduction The Chairman HD is a flexible chair, which is intended for users between 265 and 400 lbs. It has many installation options and can be quickly modified for different requirements. The seat is made up of modules. The seat frame forms the basic support, and is supplemented with a choice of seats, backrests, armrests and leg supports. -
Page 8: Design And Functions
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Design and Functions Design and Functions General Overview of the Chairman HD Fig. 2. Rear view Fig.1. Front view 1. Seat 4. Rear wheels 2. Chassis 5. Control panel 3. Drive wheels Page 9... -
Page 9: Wheels
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Design and Functions Wheels The front wheels of the wheelchair, the drive wheels, have pneumatic tires. The double rear wheels, the castor wheels, have solid rubber tires. Lighting and reflectors In the standard design, the wheelchair is fitted with front and rear lights, and reflectors at the front, rear and sides. -
Page 10: Electrical System
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Design and Functions Electrical system The batteries are situated under the battery cover in the center of the chassis. Fig. 6. Batteries Drive The wheelchair has a drive unit for each drive wheel. The motors control the speed, turning and braking. - Page 11 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Design and Functions Fuses There are four fuses in the wheelchair: main fuse, charge fuse, seat lift/lights/24V switched and 24V unswitched. The main fuse is fitted above the electronic unit, the charge fuse is in the thin red cable that goes to the positive terminal of the battery, and the remaining two fuses are in the electronic unit.
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Page 12: Control Panel
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Design and Functions Chairman HD control panel The control panel is fixed to the right-hand armrest and can be adjusted for opti- mum comfort during operation. The control panel can also be fitted to the left armrest. - Page 13 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Design and Functions Key switch The key switch is a jack plug that you put into the side of the control panel. The key must be in place for the main switch to work. Fig. 12. Key switch...
- Page 14 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Design and Functions Battery voltage indicator The window display on the control panel (diagram 15) shows the fol- lowing indicators (from left to right): Red+Yellow+Green = Fully charged Red+Yellow = Half charged = Charge the battteries Fig.15.
- Page 15 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Design and Functions Lights When you press the switch, the wheel- chair lights come on. Press switch again to turn off lights. Fig. 18. Lights Indicators When you press the right or left arrow, the indicators are activated. Press again to turn off indicators.
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Page 16: Seat
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Design and Functions Design and functions of the seat Seat The seat consists of a seat frame, backrest, armrests and leg supports. The diagram below shows the seat separated from the chassis. 1. Footplate 2. Leg support/calf support 3. -
Page 17: Seat Lift
Design and Functions Seat lift The chairman HD can be fitted with an electrically operated seat lift. An adjuster that you operate from the control panel lets you raise the seat up to 8”, so you can make the height comfortable for tables, benches etc. You can’t drive the wheelchair when you move the seat lift away from its lowest position. -
Page 18: Adjustments
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Adjustments Adjustments Armrest Adjusting height/angle 1. Loosen the two nuts (Fig. 22). 2. Adjust to the desired height/angle. 3. Tighten the nuts. Fig. 22. Armrest angle Built-in trunk support Trunk support Adjusting the height 1. Loosen the knob (Fig. 23). -
Page 19: Leg Supports
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Adjustment Leg support Adjusting leg support angle 1. If the seat has electric leg sup- ports, you adjust the angle from the button box, see page 18. 2. If the seat has manual leg sup- ports, adjust the angle using the screw (Fig. -
Page 20: Backrest
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Adjustment Backrest Adjusting the backrest angle 1. If your seat has an electric back- rest, adjust the angle with the button box, see page 18. 2. If your seat has a manual back- rest, adjust the angle using the screw (Fig. -
Page 21: Calf Supports
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Adjustment Calf support Setting width/angle 1. Loosen the four screws on the rear of the calf support (Fig. 31). 2. Adjust to a suitable width and height. 3. Tighten the screws. Fig. 31. Calf support adjustment Thigh support 1. -
Page 22: Accessories
Accessories Accessories We are continually developing accessories for Permobil electric wheelchairs. Contact your nearest Permobil retailer for more information about which acces- sories are available for your wheelchair. Tool bag A toolbar is supplied with the wheelchair, with the following tools: Fig. -
Page 23: Operation
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Operation Operation General This wheelchair is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. When driving indoors, you should take normal care. When outdoors you should remember to drive very slowly on steep downhill slopes and not to drive over edges higher than 2”. - Page 24 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Operation 4. Move the control stick carefully for- wards to drive forward, or backwards to reverse. 5. You control the speed of the wheel- chair steplessly by moving the control stick a different amount forwards or backwards.
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Page 25: Driving Rules
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Operation Driving rules High edges Do not drive the wheelchair over Max 2” edges higher than 2”. Fig. 38. High edges Downward slopes When driving downhill you should drive slowly and with great care. Take extra care when driving downhill on uneven surfaces (e.g. - Page 26 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Operation Upward slopes When driving on slopes with an angle greater than 12°, there is a risk that you won’t be able to control the wheel- chair safely. Do not drive up slopes steeper than 12 degrees.
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Page 27: Releasing The Brakes
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Operation Releasing the brakes To avoid the wheelchair rolling away, make sure it is on a level surface before you release the brakes. You can release the brakes to let you move the chair by hand. -
Page 28: Charging The Batteries
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Operation Charging the batteries Charging should take place in a well-ventilated area, not in a wardrobe or closet. Charging should not be carried out in a bathroom or wet area. Take care when using metal objects while working on the battery. A short circuit could easily cause an explosion. - Page 29 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Operation When should the batteries be charged? As a general rule, you should recharge your batteries as frequently as possible to assure the longest possible life and to minimize the required charging time. Plan to recharge them when you do not anticipate using the chair for a long peri- od of time.
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Page 30: Transportation
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Transportation Transportation The wheelchair can be secured with straps via the fastening loops at the front and rear. If the chair has to be transported in a van, station vagon or other vehicle, it is extremely important that the chair is secured properly and that the fastening points used are well anchored in the vehicle. - Page 31 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Transportation Transportation To make transporting the seat easier, you can fold the backrest forwards and remove the head support. Folding the backrest forwards 1. Release the pin, Fig. 48:1. 2. Loosen the knobs on the right and left sides of the backrest, Fig.
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Page 32: Transporting By Air
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Transportation Air transport When transporting your chair by air, you should be aware of three things above all: the batteries, the dimensions and weight of the wheelchair and that the seat can be damaged when handled as it is placed together with luggage and other goods in a narrow space. -
Page 33: Repair And Maintenance
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance and Repairs To ensure that your wheelchair works well, it is important that it is well looked after. Every wheelchair is subject to wear, partly between the moving parts and partly on account of strains and stresses. Therefore, you must know how the wheelchair works, how you are to drive it and use it correctly and how you are to look after it. - Page 34 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance During all work on the electrical system of the wheelchair, the connection to the negative pole of the battery must always be removed. Take care when using metal objects in connection with work on the batte- ries.
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Page 35: Cleaning
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Maintenance Cleaning Clean the wheelchair often. It is especially important to clean it after it has been used outside. Use a damp rag with a mild soap solution to wipe off dirt and dust. NB: Do not use a hose to wash the wheelchair with water. The electronics can be damaged. -
Page 36: Repairs
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Repairs Repairs Changing fuses In order to be able to change the fuses, you must remove the rear cover. Unscrew the five screws and lift off the cover. Ensure that the rear light cables in the rear cover are firmly connected to the electronics (connector). - Page 37 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Repairs Changing fuses, cont. 1. Pull the lid off the fuse box. 2. Change blown fuses. 3. Refit the lid of the fuse box. 4. Refit the rear cover and screw it in place. Fig. 51. Fuse box 1.
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Page 38: Changing Batteries
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Repairs Changing the batteries 1. Place the wheelchair on a level base. 2. Raise the seat lift to its highest position. If the batteries are discharged, the seat must raised manually. This is done by removing the seat cushion and the plastic plug. -
Page 39: Changing An Inner Tube
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Repairs Changing inner tubes 1. Block up the wheelchair and let out the air. 2. Pull the tire off the wheel rim. 3. Change the punctured inner tube. 4. Replace the tire on the wheel rim and fill with air. -
Page 40: Changing Bulbs
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Repairs Changing bulbs Front lights 1. Unscrew the two Allen screws (Fig. 56:1) on the top of the lamp cover. 2. Pull the reflector forwards. 3. Unscrew the two Phillips screws on the rear of the lamp holder and remove the reflector. -
Page 41: Technical Specifications
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Technical Specifications Technical specifications Length 46” Width 28” Smallest transportation size= length 35”, width 28”, height 35” Page 42... -
Page 42: Data
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Technical specifications Data General Name ............Chairman HD Size and weight Length, incl. footplate ..........46” Width................28” Height ................47” Weight, incl. batteries ..........364 lbs Max. battery size ..........10” x 7” x 8” Wheels Wheel size, front .......... -
Page 43: Seat
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Technical specifications Data Seat adjustments A: Backrest height ........28” B: Seat depth ..........17” - 25” C: Seat width ..........19”, 21”, 23” D: Distance between armrests ...... 18,5”, 20”, 22,5” G: Armrest height .......... 7” - 12”... - Page 44 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Notes Page 45...
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Page 45: (Only For The Us Market)
Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Important Information CAUTION! It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your powered wheelchair. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred... - Page 46 Owner’s Manual Chairman HD Important Information Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitter (radio and TV broadcast antenna tower) and amateur (HAM) radios. NOTE! Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop com- puters, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, and casette players, and small appli- ances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered wheelchair.
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