Well my question is answered. 😆 The F3 I have isn't my primary so it's not fitted for me like my Quantum. But I've noticed the suspension is pretty stiff. And I wondered if the shocks were easy to adjust. Guess imma do some adjustments tomorrow.
@steveandjenny149
3 жыл бұрын
These are the kind of videos I wish you make more often 👍 thanks
@chucklindahl
4 ай бұрын
Super helpful
@WaterWhiteTuber
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan.Yours instructions worked great on the M3 ! I found it easier to remove the front and rear body panels for the M series but your instructions were the key. It's much appreciated ! Now if we can just figure out the fixed seat height adjustment. HaHaHa.
@danielpowell5509
3 жыл бұрын
love your videos greetings from Cairns, Australia
@mrogers2225
3 жыл бұрын
Your awesome love your attitude and help! Jim
@charlieackerson4782
3 жыл бұрын
THIS REALLY HELPS WHEN YOU HAVE A POWER TIE DOWN IN THE CARGO AREA AND WANT TO SWING AROUND WHILE STILL LOCKED IN TO THE TIE DOWN ( LIKE A EZ LOCK )
@rogertyler3237
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I've Heard Of Liquid Wrench. I've Used That Before. Speaking Of Turning Threads While Having Load On Them It's Always Harder To Do Anything While Sitting In A Powerchair. It's Even Hard Adjusting The Front & Rear Shocks While Sitting In It.
@josephmirigliano8728
3 жыл бұрын
I love these type of videos
@howiroll740
3 жыл бұрын
I wanted the softest ride possible when I adjusted the shocks on my new F3. I weigh about 185 pounds, so I put the chassis on support blocks so all four wheels are completely off tthe flooor. Then I loosened the adjuster ring until it is only tight enough to hold the spring in place without any slack. This provides the softest ride without having any rattling noise from the springs if I go over potholes that allow the shock absorber to fully extend. This provides a considerably softer ride than the adjustment setting in the Permobil manual.
@TotallyNormal-
3 жыл бұрын
nice work! i don't understand why everyone designs wheelchair suspension this way - all they have to do is make the shocks about 1" longer so when the chair is sitting on the floor in a neutral position, the shocks aren't at their end stops! everybody wins!
@owenminor
3 жыл бұрын
I've been studying chairs because I have a loved one that might eventually need one. I believe the reason for "zero droop" shocks, is to eliminate the cost of a sway bar or a droop adjustment assembly. The tradeoff is less handling on rough terrain. Given the lawyers and business people are pushing the parameters down to the engineers, that is the most logical for what the sales people are asking for. I don't pass any judgement on the engineers. It's the best setup for smooth surfaces.
@howiroll740
3 жыл бұрын
@@TotallyNormal- Exactly! I'm tired of hearing all the excuses from the company reps, support techs, and DME's for the crap they are selling. They had no problem charging $38,827.80 for my F3-POS. There's plenty of crap on this chair (the multitude of plastic accent color pieces, Bluetooth, IR, and Permobil Connect) that has no medical necessity and does nothing to improve the chairs actual performance in the real world. Of course a huge part of the problem is that Medicare and Medicaid explicitly define our wheelchair 'world' as inside our home. Anything you need to go outside your front door is not covered! If that isn't discrimination, then maybe I need a new dictionary. Sorry, we don't cover dictionaries either. LMFAO not!
@he15rgp81
3 жыл бұрын
I really do enjoy these ajustment videos you do Dan If fact living aloe I tend to watch or Chatch up on most of you Stuff, I am in the Uk and own my 2020 Sunrise Medical PUMA 40 Pro S-Line Gyro It arrived with 1 mile on the Clock and I just hit 30miles of use. I have not had the chance to use it much do to Covid 19 but when I do I love the freedom it gives me.
@originallyeritrean4119
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks it was really helpful
@foodtriptvnijames
Жыл бұрын
My electric wheelchair always down, is the problem is shack?
@steveandjenny149
3 жыл бұрын
You can also use channel lock pliers👍
@TotallyNormal-
3 жыл бұрын
😮
@robertshaw2968
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan great to see you here again. How did you hurt your foot ? Sorry it's been so long since I've messaged you last .
@robertshaw2968
2 жыл бұрын
Your looking great how have you been feeling ? Take care & stay well buddy .
@leglessinoz
3 жыл бұрын
I joined the club. I broke my left tibia a few days ago. Foot apparently doesn’t like being twisted 180 degrees.
@SVARSER
Жыл бұрын
My f3 have a click sound when brake Do you know why?
@kevinv5195
Жыл бұрын
Does tightening the shocks make it more or less jerky when turning on carpet
@TotallyNormal-
Жыл бұрын
that has to do with the rear castors. if ya havent seen it, this video explains... kzitem.info/news/bejne/pGaC2JOPgn-GlqA
@josegonzalez-eh6yi
2 жыл бұрын
fix Permobil F5 ics tilt error 20aa
@rogertyler3237
3 жыл бұрын
I Found A Set Of Those Made By Husky. At Home Depot. I Thought They Wh'er Pretty Cool.
@paulhoffman7423
2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I am a complex wheelchair tech in NC. Where can I get the shock adjustment tool you showed in this video? Thanks!!!
@TotallyNormal-
2 жыл бұрын
they're just t-handle allen wrenches.. there's a link in the description :^)
@hamzauzan3338
2 жыл бұрын
Hi dan, i have a problem with my rear wheels on my c500 permobil chair, one side is woobley at full speed, Is that because they are a little worn out? Thanks mate .
@TotallyNormal-
2 жыл бұрын
the older c500 chairs usually use o-rings for anti flutter control if ya take out the top bolt under the cap (if the caps haven't disappeared yet lol) there should be a little plate with the o-ring around it. usually replacing that with the proper size takes care of things! i dont know the dimensions right off though
@owenminor
3 жыл бұрын
The rubber pieces you're talking about are actually bump stops. Their position on the shaft doesn't matter. Since the shocks don't use oil, you're probably hearing the rubber friction orings or or rubber bushings in one of the pivot points. That's my best guess with nondirectional KZitem audio. :)
@howiroll740
3 жыл бұрын
On the Permobil shocks there aren't any rubber bushings on the pivot points, it's just a metal bushing with a side-thrust surface to allow you to torque the mounting bolt properly without clamping the pivot. I recommend wiping the bushing and shock attachment points clean with a shop towel, then spraying a small amount of silicone spray on the bushing before assembly when doing your routine maintaince.
@manufc-bd2fb
3 жыл бұрын
Can the size of the chair not be adjusted to your size? I was thinking of purchasing an F5 on eBay, but if theres not much scope for adjustment i probably won't
@YoungGee13
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there brother I love your channelima parapalegic paralyzed from my chest down but I have a question I have a permobil M3 n my batteries don’t work anymore n trying to repair any EZ answer how to replace em and do you know where I can purchase em??
@TotallyNormal-
3 жыл бұрын
depends where you're located.. but i always use MK Power batteries - they cost a bit more.. but last a lot longer than cheap ones! there are service manuals on the website for the replacement process.. its pretty similar to the F3. www.brokenwheelchairs.com good luck!
@YoungGee13
3 жыл бұрын
Totally Normal ok yeah I’m located in Oxnard CA but thank you for your response I will be looking for that info appreciate the content n keep it up!!
@josegonzalez-eh6yi
2 жыл бұрын
my yes I have a wheelchair permobil f5 and in the control I appeared ics error 20aa... help me please gave it to me but it doesn't work anymore.. if you can tell me where that fault is I could repair it.... help please is my only way to move to my work
@TotallyNormal-
2 жыл бұрын
20AA is an error saying that the actuator isnt seen... which means it could have become disconnected, wires got damaged, or somehow the actuator has failed, and is not communicating with the chair at all if it happened suddenly, i'd check the wiring under the chair, and make sure something isnt pinched somewhere
@camivetteg
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there. I was hoping you might be able to offer some advice. My husband is 6ft tall and uses thr permobil m3. We have been unable to find a wheelchair van for him where he doesn't hit his head and struggle to get in the front door. We have tried multiple dealers, all bringing the vans with the highest door entry heights but they are all too low. Since you have a permobil, can you tell me what kind of wheelchair van you use, the height of the entry, or any advice on how to get in and out safely?
@TotallyNormal-
2 жыл бұрын
full size vans usually have the best headspace inside. i'm 6'1" and my old 2002 ford worked great! also sprinters, and full size transits have a decent amount of space. there is a conversion done on a chrysler pacifica too that has TONS of space in it as well.. sometimes minivans have an "XT" conversion version with more space in them
@davidg4026
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, do you know if the F5 shocks will fit on an F3 chair? Would be nice to have the oil dampened shocks on my F3.
@TotallyNormal-
2 жыл бұрын
making a video about that soon actually! well.. i WAS gonna use F5 shocks.. but ive got a set of brand new ones from a C500.. and they have adjustable rebound! pretty sure they'll all fit the F3 though.. and a permo rep said he thinks they will also :^)
@davidg4026
2 жыл бұрын
@@TotallyNormal- That's good news! Thanks for the info!
@steveandjenny149
3 жыл бұрын
How do I turn off the brakes on F3 ? That annoying click. If I move the manual levers,it throws a code and won't move.
@TotallyNormal-
3 жыл бұрын
ive got a guide for it.. will work on getting it transferred over to the new website later today :^)
@howiroll740
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget when the brakes are off your chair will roll around and down slopes when you're not expecting it.
@JordanHaisley
3 жыл бұрын
Two thoughts, first marine grease is so much better than silicone. I used silicone in the past and switched about 45 miles ago, so much better staying power. Second, amazed at how much better quality those shocks are than my quantum ones.
@howiroll740
3 жыл бұрын
She actually used the "Q" word. OMG
@harleyeckles
3 жыл бұрын
Does loosening the spring tension negatively affect the chair's stability at high speed?
@TotallyNormal-
3 жыл бұрын
there isnt enough suspension travel or un-sprung weight to cause oscillations - been workin good for me the last few months :^)
@dwightlohman374
3 жыл бұрын
Does this change the ride height?
@TotallyNormal-
3 жыл бұрын
kinda.. by only by a very small amount. not enough to make much of a difference
@jasongooden917
2 жыл бұрын
Did you remove the anti tippers?
@TotallyNormal-
2 жыл бұрын
this chair was shipped without them. if you choose to get a chair without them, they limit the max speed to 5 MPH
@brandonsmith5673
2 жыл бұрын
I just got my f3 today. Everything works except the lights. When I push the button nothing happens. What do you know about that? 🤔
@TotallyNormal-
2 жыл бұрын
uh oh!! hmm.. wonder if they forgot to plug something in?!?
@brandonsmith5673
2 жыл бұрын
@@TotallyNormal-, I finally heard back from him. He said a light package can be installed. What’s on my chair now are actually reflectors that look like lights.
@deontethehandicapartist4544
Жыл бұрын
I have a question I have the permobil F3 and it is stuck in turtle mode but the wheelchair is not popping up on the joystick so I can let the wheelchair down what do I do?
@TotallyNormal-
Жыл бұрын
is one of the actuators stuck? like seat lift etc?
@deontethehandicapartist4544
Жыл бұрын
@@TotallyNormal- I think so yeah i’m not really sure what’s the problem but I know it won’t let me put the seat option back on the joystick to let the chair down it will move for a little bit and then the turtle will start flashing red it has very little movement in the battery is fully charged just won’t let me bring seat mode on the joystick my bad I repeated myself several times just making sure you get what I’m saying
@TotallyNormal-
Жыл бұрын
has the chair been worked on recently? or had something changed on it? trying to think of what could cause that to happen suddenly...
@deontethehandicapartist4544
Жыл бұрын
@@TotallyNormal- No but my chair was dead for a while before I put it on the charger but the chair is tilted up so I think would it being tilted that’s what put it in turtle mode but if I could figure out how to get Seat mode to pop back up on the joystick then I could let it down and probably take it out of turtle mode thanks for responding all I see on the joystick is profile one and profile two but I don’t see seat mode on the joystick anymore and that used to be on there but now the wheelchair is fully charged so I don’t know what could be the problem
@TotallyNormal-
Жыл бұрын
sometimes if the batteries are super low or damaged some of the modules might not power up... id unhook the charger, and turn off the breaker on back of chair for a bit, then turn back on and see if itll power up normally - just to rule that out :^)
@steveandjenny149
3 жыл бұрын
(Bugs live here) I must have missed that video🙂
@danshepler9933
Жыл бұрын
Why don't you build an elevator you can drive the chair on and raise it to a comfortable height to work on? The last home we owned I build an elevator in the garage and it was great for a lot of things.
@TotallyNormal-
Жыл бұрын
ive got an old wheelchair lift, with plans to build exactly that!
@micahgoodreau
3 жыл бұрын
I smashed my foot against the wall the other day. :( I hate it when that happens. I was wearing my steel toe puma sneakers. Definitely saved my toes.
@honkleretta1050
3 жыл бұрын
Wuzzzattt that lives here ?
@blobby273
3 жыл бұрын
I added to my footplates to protect my feet I can ram a wall and never touch my feet
@steveandjenny149
3 жыл бұрын
I hate permobile footplates! So industrial they are. I've smashed my toe many times. Yhey need a flexible foot rest.
@howiroll740
3 жыл бұрын
They need to either make the footplates available in different depths (like they do with most parts of the chair) or an adjustable depth footplate. I hate that my feet stick out 4 inches past the footplate. And yes, I blame this on the wannabe designers/engineers that work for Permobil. Come on, we're talking about "footplates" here, not SpaceX. GWTP
@TotallyNormal-
3 жыл бұрын
i actually prefer my feet to hang off the end a little bit.. the extra long footplates tent to make it harder to maneuver around in my case.. usually i just let doorways and walls push my feet out of the way BUT my foot usually isnt broken LOL so there's that too! i gotta be more careful with floor-to-chair transfers.. ive broken things on 2 different occasions now!
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