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From: Fragile swl...@gmail.com
Date:03/24/2015 12:28 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com
Cc:
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil c350 tilt
Does anybody happen to know exactly where to find the serial number on a
permobil? I'm sure it's somewhere
Does anybody happen to know exactly where to find the serial number on a
permobil? I'm sure it's somewhere in the paperwork, heck… If you know where
I left that I'd appreciate it as well.
On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 7:31 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote:
Consider calling Permobil in Tennessee at
You can call them and find out for sure. It would also be on the cover of
the owner's manual.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 3/24/2015 11:29:02 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
swl...@gmail.com writes:
Does anybody happen to know exactly where to find the serial number on a
permobil? I'm
div Original message /divdivFrom: Fragile
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/divdivSubject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil c350 tilt /divdiv
/divDoes anybody happen to know exactly where to find the serial
Consider calling Permobil in Tennessee at 800-736-0925. Make sure you
have your serial number available when you talk with Tech Services.28
seconds sounds slow to me. Tilt actuators operate off of 24 volts and to the
best of my knowledge are not adjustable in time cycle. Your
Is there anyone on the list to has a C350? If so, how long does it take you
to tilt back. I recently had my tilt mechanism service and it sounds
completely different hand is running so slow that I'm having difficulty
with it. It takes me 28 seconds to go from the lowest position to the for
this
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Cc: Don Smith scamper2...@att.net; Fragile swl...@gmail.com; quad-list
quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] permobil
You simply go to EZ-LOCK webpage and match your chair with a bracket.
Thank you!
Paul
let me know if you're still interested in feedback on this particular
chair. I have one and I can tell you some of the negative and positive
things about it.
Quadius
please forgive errors, I am dictating rather quickly now.
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:50 PM, ppac...@comcast.net wrote:
Hi All,
.
From: Don Smith scamper2...@att.net
To: Fragile swl...@gmail.com; ppac...@comcast.net ppac...@comcast.net;
quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] permobil
Back in Feb. I had a permobil m300 mid wheel drive demo to try out for a day.
I
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] permobil
I know two people who had terrible experiences with Permobil chairs and
service. Truly nightmare experiences.
But, I know quite a few more people who have had positive experiences and love
their Permobils.
I test drove
: [QUAD-L] permobil
I got a permobil m300 last december, it's been good so far. Seems to be more
heavy duty than previous chairs, but that also means more weight. Gel filled
tires, no flats. The back cushion is comfortable. Controls for the seating
system could be a little more quad friendly
I got a permobil m300 last december, it's been good so far. Seems to be
more heavy duty than previous chairs, but that also means more weight. Gel
filled tires, no flats. The back cushion is comfortable. Controls for the
seating system could be a little more quad friendly.
On Fri, Jul 19,
I think that's what it is about the permobil, it's the back. It is the most comfortable wheelchair back I've sat in. I have seen some that look very comfortable, but I never sat on them.
Greg
I got a permobil m300 last december, it's been good so far. Seems
to be more heavy duty than previous
Hi All,
I went to the wheelchair seating clinic yesterday.I went through all the steps
with the seating specialist (weight,measurements and all accessories).I
Thank you!
Paul
Hi All,
I cut my e-mail short earlier.I am looking at purchasing a Permobil Corpus
350.I sat in one yesterday and it felt so comfortable.I am getting tilt/recline
and elevating seat with elevating leg-rests .Does anyone have any experience
with Permobil wheelchairs? Could you share your
Hi,
Anybody have the procedure to program the M1 M2 M3 functions on the
Permobil C500 seat controller switches?
I lost the program during a battery change.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do!
Billy
: Jeff [mailto:j...@vdocking.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:33 PM
To: Billy Lang
Subject: Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Permobil rear tires falling off
Can you tell me more about this feature? Sounds good.
Billy Lang wrote on 09/27/10 12:23:
*From:* Billy Lang [mailto:blan...@verizon.net]
*Sent
Can you tell me more about this feature? Sounds good.
Billy Lang wrote on 09/27/10 12:23:
*From:* Billy Lang [mailto:blan...@verizon.net]
*Sent:* Friday, September 24, 2010 12:47 PM
*To:* 'Derrick'
*Subject:* RE: [QUAD-L] Permobil rear tires falling off
If I am reclined, the controller has
I'm still having actuator problems. They think I am tilted farther back
than I am, so put me into turtle mode.
I do have the RS seat. I have to look up the memory functions. Haven't
gotten that done yet, but it'll be really handy.
I looked up availability after your message. The RS model was
I forgot to post this to the list. Just in case, or perhaps, others want to
chime in or have been or will be in the same or similar dilemmas.
-- Forwarded message --
From: Lori Michaelson lorilivin...@gmail.com
Date: Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil
Michaelson
To: quad-list
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 5:54 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
I forgot to post this to the list. Just in case, or perhaps, others want to
chime in or have been or will be in the same or similar dilemmas.
-- Forwarded message
...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com)
- Original Message -
From: _Derrick_ (mailto:whe...@cvn.net)
To: _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com)
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 1:07 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
I have had electric Invacare wheelchairs all
:* [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
I have had electric Invacare wheelchairs all my years with c/5 sci.
I hear Permobil is better and my vendor is bringing one for evaluation.
Which do you prefer and why?
Any suggested questions that I should ask?
Thanks,
Derrick
Ps:if you get a message from my
, November 08, 2010 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
Atta Boy Eric! If you send an email to Mark Smith-Product Manager at
Pride Quantum Div with your Provider and Purchase order, he will personally
update you with any progress of your chair. Mark can be reached at:
_msm
to
reliability. After having 2 Permobils I've decided to try a Quantum due to
a very close dealer.
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
- Original Message -
*From:* Derrick whe...@cvn.net
*To:* quad-list@eskimo.com
*Sent:* Monday, November 08, 2010 1:07 PM
*Subject:* [QUAD-L] Permobil
which is why i'm going local
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
- Original Message -
From: Lori Michaelson
To: daa...@aol.com ; quad-list
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
Absolutely the dealer should have gotten in trouble
I have had electric Invacare wheelchairs all my years with c/5 sci.
I hear Permobil is better and my vendor is bringing one for evaluation.
Which do you prefer and why?
Any suggested questions that I should ask?
Thanks,
Derrick
Ps:if you get a message from my spamblocker whenn replying -do not
, November 08, 2010 1:07 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
I have had electric Invacare wheelchairs all my years with c/5 sci.
I hear Permobil is better and my vendor is bringing one for evaluation.
Which do you prefer and why?
Any suggested questions that I should ask?
Thanks
to
reliability. After having 2 Permobils I've decided to try a Quantum due to
a very close dealer.
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
- Original Message -
*From:* Derrick whe...@cvn.net
*To:* quad-list@eskimo.com
*Sent:* Monday, November 08, 2010 1:07 PM
*Subject:* [QUAD-L] Permobil
The best wheelchair is the one that can be repaired or adjusted in the
least amount of time. Your provider get their best deals on Permobil.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 11/8/2010 1:29:59 P.M. Central Standard Time,
whe...@cvn.net writes:
I have had electric Invacare wheelchairs all
, November 08, 2010 1:07 PM
*Subject:* [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
I have had electric Invacare wheelchairs all my years with c/5 sci.
I hear Permobil is better and my vendor is bringing one for evaluation.
Which do you prefer and why?
Any suggested questions that I should ask?
Thanks
it but was
waiting for my legbag emptier.
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
- Original Message -
*From:* Lori Michaelson lorilivin...@gmail.com
*To:* quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com
*Sent:* Monday, November 08, 2010 2:48 PM
*Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
Hi Eric,
If you much
(mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com)
- Original Message -
From: _Derrick_ (mailto:whe...@cvn.net)
To: _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com)
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 1:07 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
I have had electric Invacare wheelchairs all my years
...@gmail.com
- Original Message -
From: Lori Michaelson
To: Eric W Rudd ; quad-list
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
Oh, I most definitely did not think you did not do your research! I know you
better than that. :-)
I am just
confused here...need 2 correspond w/ Mark why?
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
- Original Message -
From: wheelch...@aol.com
To: c5sc...@gmail.com ; quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
Atta Boy Eric
...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com)
- Original Message -
From: _Derrick_ (mailto:whe...@cvn.net)
To: _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com)
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 1:07 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Permobil or Invacare
I have had electric Invacare wheelchairs
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
Billy
-Original Message-
From: Jeff [mailto:j...@vdocking.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 12:55 AM
To: Billy Lang
Subject: Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Permobil joystick and arm functions
Oh, ok. I noticed you used to have a C500 RS
From: Billy Lang [mailto:blan...@verizon.net]
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 12:47 PM
To: 'Derrick'
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Permobil rear tires falling off
Derrick,
There are a few things I can direct you to ask the sales representative:
the C3 50 model has been in production
Permobil's US Warehouse is located in Tennessee. If the part or
component is available, its there.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 9/18/2010 2:58:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
wer...@wk.net writes:
Hey I'm getting a friends nice permobil power chair and will need to
get the seat base
Good for you. What Permobile is it. I hate my C-300 I thought it was the
same as my old chair but nothing at all like it.
Dana
Hey I'm getting a friends nice permobil power chair and will need to
get the seat base widened to 18 for me, adding a joystick to it,
just wondered if anyone was privey to outlets for parts.
Thanks ahead!
Matt Wermer
C-4 21 Yrs Post
I have the C350 and while I think it's a pretty decent chair, I would
recommend going with the front wheel drive if you're used to a mid-wheel
drive.
You have to be cognizant of the weight, mine weighs in excess of 500 pounds
with me in it, I weigh 181 pounds.
You also need to be aware of that
You haven't hit heavy or large unless you have had a tilt/recline
Omegatrac. 510 pounds without me in it. :-)
I've personally felt Permobils are rather compact -- but then I was also
used to Stevens Motor Chairs, and also a particular Ortopaedia chair
from Germany...
Omegatracs and Permobils
I have a year old C500 that had the two back tires come completely off their
split rims at different times. In each instance the chair was going over a
fairly wide track (one was a sliding door threshold, and the other was a
track for trains that was cut into the concrete.) The second time I
My dealer is pushing the Permobil C350 Corpus PS on to me.
Does anyone have either of these power chairs and can give a review?
I have always had Invacare power wheelchairs. I never had problems with their
chairs besides normal wearing out.
I am looking for a power chair with seat elevation.
]
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 6:57 PM
To: Billy Lang; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil power chair
My dealer is pushing the Permobil C350 Corpus PS on to me.
Does anyone have either of these power chairs and can give a review?
I have always had Invacare power
C500 RS / R-Net... still getting *extensive* mods done to the controls
(mini-joystick, fiber-optic controls, head support, etc) so I can
actually operate it like I need to, so I don't have a lot of experience
with it yet.
What year is yours? Is it an older or newer model?
Do there seem to be
My particular chair is dampened quite a bit by the Magitek and is only able
to drive about 4.8 mph. This was what I was driving when the incident
occurred. Hopefully this won't happen anymore, but I'm probably going to
have to get some sort of cellular phone that can call my neighbors if it
does
Quadius,
I have had my Permobile Chairman since January of 1999. I got it in New
York State when I used to live there. It was not until I moved to Arizona
where I went on longer walks (sidewalks and bike lanes that go on forever
here) and what you described below is EXACTLY what happened to me
Hi Guys,
I've have a C500 Permobil with an RS seating system. I was wondering if
anyone on the list is currently using this unit,
(either RS seat or C500)? I am having difficulties with both, after a year
of use.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
Billy
I don't know what type of seating system I am using, but I am using a C3
50. I'm also having difficulty with my chair after only 3 1/2 months of
use. Unfortunately mine is intermittent problem.
Yesterday while I was out riding around my half mile loop, my Permobile just
simply up and stopped.
: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil RS/ C500
I don't know what type of seating system I am using, but I am using a C3 50.
I'm also having difficulty with my chair after only 3 1/2 months of use.
Unfortunately mine is intermittent problem.
Yesterday while I was out riding around my half mile loop, my
into this RS seating unit.
Permobil has stopped manufacturing this seating unit both here and in EUR. Just
wanted to take a reality check.
From: airgant...@aim.com [mailto:airgant...@aim.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 6:48 PM
To: blan...@verizon.net
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil RS/ C500
seating unit.
Permobil has stopped manufacturing this seating unit both here and in EUR.
Just wanted to take a reality check.
From: airgant...@aim.com [mailto:airgant...@aim.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 6:48 PM
To: blan...@verizon.net
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil RS/ C500
hello billy
an anomoly.
I hope you can overcome your medical issues and live a long and healthy life!
Don.
- Original Message -
From: Billy Lang
To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; airgant...@aim.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 6:30 PM
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Permobil RS/ C500
I have had numerous
...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 8:09 PM
To: sirq...@aol.com
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil
After a really long time I am getting seated in my C350 this Friday.
Hopefully they will be able to work out all of the electronics difficulties
I encountered the last
! But
stay dry peeps, stay dry!! (no dah,right?)
From: Quadius [mailto:quad...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 8:09 PM
To: sirq...@aol.com
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil
After a really long time I am getting seated in my C350 this Friday.
Hopefully
know, it’s my fault! I have a new one on order, thanks to medicare! But
stay dry peeps, stay dry!! (no dah,right?)
From: Quadius [mailto:quad...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 8:09 PM
To: sirq...@aol.com
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil
After a really long
brand.
BW,
john
From: daa...@aol.com daa...@aol.com
To: wheelch...@aol.com; w...@ptd.net; quad...@gmail.com; sirq...@aol.com
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 2:12:03 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil
I would like to know the answer
After a really long time I am getting seated in my C350 this Friday.
Hopefully they will be able to work out all of the electronics difficulties
I encountered the last time, October of last year. It's a long story and I
don't want to go into it right now, but I do know, based on what the vendor
It is built into the electronics which means I only have the chin controller
and no extra switch. My first chair had a chin controller and then the
clicker off to one side, which continuously moved away from my face. I
really prefer the electronics and modes all in one.
I looked at that
I am up 12 to 16 hours a day, and I must admit that occasionally my neck and
shoulders are very tired of the end of the day. But I utilized the chin
controller on a swing away while at rehab and did not like the fact that it
would bounce slightly away over rough terrain. Since we are situated on
I also did not answer about changing modes. I change modes by a left click
on the chin controller than a right click to wherever I want. It makes a
beeping sound so I do not have to look at the display. I can turn the chair
on or off, drives, tilt, recline, or leg rest up or down. I cannot get
I'm meeting with a Permobil rep. this Friday. I'm curious about that switch
you use Joan. Is it an actual switch or is it built into the electronics.
I mean do you use your chin control to switch modes or is it an actual
switch? Is it like a little click switch mounted on the bib?
I've
I have been using a Permobil Chairman since January of 1999 (the same
chair). I have found that there are pros and cons to ALL chairs. The
feature that I do not like is that it sits way higher than all the other
chairs. In other words, I have a hard time fitting under tables and can
barely see
one.
BW,
john
From: sirq...@aol.com sirq...@aol.com
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 5:26:13 AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Permobil
Any Permobil users?
I've always had an arrow or a storm. My new storm is not working out. I'm
thinking Permobil C
I had a Permobil for about 6 years. My first non-rear-wheel drive chair.
I thought it the most comfortable chair I had been in. But it had lots of
problems at first. The electronics kept going out, the tilting, reclining,
fuses, etc.
After they rebuilt it from frame up, it was great for years.
notice the weight on
you neck. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Cullen
C2/3
--- On Sun, 8/16/09, sirq...@aol.com sirq...@aol.com wrote:
From: sirq...@aol.com sirq...@aol.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Permobil
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009, 9:26 AM
Any Permobil
Thanks for the Permobil responses,
The Harness doesn't bother you Cullen or Joan? I tried it but I didn't like
something around my neck and resting on my chest. I couldn't imagine
wearing that for 12 to 14 hours a day. I've always used a swing away arm. I've
never had a problem of
Thanks Cullen,
I guess its all going to be big changes. I currently don't use my headrest,
don't need a switch, no chest strap and that mode-drive display box is
tucked down and out of the way. Back in the day head rests switches and
control boxes looked bulky to me. The less visible
Any Permobil users?
I've always had an arrow or a storm. My new storm is not working out.
I'm thinking Permobil C 350 corpus or the C 500 RS. Is there any advice you
can give between these two. I know the 350 is rear wheel drive and the 500
is front wheel drive. They both say they can go
Hi Sean
I too am looking for a new chair, and I'd just google Permobil C350 reviews
500cs and check what others have liked and disliked about the chair. It
seems to get mostly positive reviews. However, it does weigh 375 pounds and
has a top speed of 6.5 miles per hour. My omega trac weighs
I am using a permobile now, I previously was using a jazzy. Let me
tell you it was like going from a Kia to a lexus!!! But I bought it
barely used 4 $3000.00 out of pocket. I did that so I can have a
back- up, but I use the permobile as my main chair. Only problem,
when I break it, I have
From: Greg g...@eskimo.com
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:13:37 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Permobil Corpus X850
Anyone ever try the Permobil X850? Previously the Trax
It looks very cool. An outdoor chair when the front wheels extend out for
better stability, etc. The only
Anyone ever try the Permobil X850? Previously the Trax
It looks very cool. An outdoor chair when the front wheels extend out for
better stability, etc. The only thing bad about it is the top speed is only
9 mph. Plus indoors it might be a hassle.
I'd love that thing if it was just a bit faster.
Anyone have Permobil's RS seating system? Thinking of getting one, need input.
Thanks.
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do!
Billy
www.langfoundation.org
complete
San Diego, CA
- Original Message -
*From:* Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*To:* Daniel Vachon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Cc:* quad-list@eskimo.com
*Sent:* Tuesday, June 26, 2007 3:42 PM
*Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] permobil street
I am considering a Permobile, but I definitely do not want to be any
I am considering a Permobile, but I definitely do not want to be any taller
than I am already. I sit just a little under 5 foot right now and any
taller would make it next to impossible to do the things I currently enjoy.
Maybe that's why I should stick with Quickie. However, I did see an
, June 26, 2007 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] permobil street
I am considering a Permobile, but I definitely do not want to be any taller
than I am already. I sit just a little under 5 foot right now and any taller
would make it next to impossible to do the things I currently enjoy.
Maybe
Site has reviews from owners. 12MPH - burning rubber!
http://www.usatechguide.org/itemreview.php?itemid=1117
i recently tried out the permobil street. it was the smoothest ride i've ever
experienced. i'm thinking about getting it because i'm always having to zoom
around the college campus. the seat height is a liitle tall though. does
anyone own one? any trouble with it?
luke
c-5/6 incomplete
drugs so I can't
depend on not hitting stuff as a talent. I'm not far from needing a helmet..lol.
john
- Original Message
From: KK [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 12:14:35 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] permobil street
Site has
At 09:14 AM 6/24/2007 -0700, KK said something that elicited my response:
Site has reviews from owners. 12MPH - burning rubber!
http://www.usatechguide.org/itemreview.php?itemid=1117
Actually it says 12km/h which translates to 7.44 mph.
My Permibil is in the shop and they just told me the crack I
saw is in the frame and they no longer have replacements for that one. Its
the part that holds up the elevating seat, so there way to risk that. Thatn
leaes me with my TDX3., The sad part is, I once had work done on my TDX so the
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