Invacare R51LXP, R50LX manual Preparing the Joystick For Use

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SECTION 10—JOYSTICK

SECTION 10—JOYSTICK

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Preparing the Joystick For Use

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.1.

NOTE: The joystick is factory installed on the right side of the wheelchair. To reposition the joystick onto the left side of the wheelchair refer to Repositioning the Joystick on page 47. The joystick should be repositioned by a qualified technician.

1.Turn the adjustment lock lever to release the joystick mounting tube from the mounting bracket.

2.Slide joystick mounting tube to the desired position.

3.Turn the adjustment lock lever to secure the joystick mounting tube in the mounting bracket.

Mounting Bracket

Joystick Mounting Tube

Adjustment Lock Lever

FIGURE 10.1 Preparing the Joystick For Use

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Contents Nutron Series Nutron Series Part No.1106645 Table of Contents Wheelchair Operation UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning Strap Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsTypical Product Parameters Nutron R50LX, R51, R51LX, R51LXPGeneral Guidelines Repair or Service InformationOperating Information Electrical Accessories Tire PressureBatteries Grounding InstructionsCharging Batteries Weight Limitation Weight TrainingRain Test EMI Information EMI Information Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday ObstaclesTilting Tilting CurbsStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsPercentage of Weight Distribution Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Bending Backward Reaching and Bending BackwardInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable Cause SolutionsChecking Battery Charge Level DON’TWheelchair Operation Turning the Power On/OffOperating the Wheelchair Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair Using the HornSPJJoystick Switches and Indicators Display Description Definition Front Riggings Installing/Removing the FootrestsInstalling RemovingAdjusting the Footrest Height Model PW93, PW93E, and PW93ST FootrestsReplacing Heel Loops Model 93M, 904A, PAL4A, and PAS4A FootrestsInstalling/Removing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting CalfpadsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting Armrest Height ArmsArmrest Pad Using Swing-Back ArmsClothing Guard Removing/Installing Armrest Removing/Installing ArmrestAdjusting the Back Height BackChanging the Back Angle Changing the Back Angle Replacing Seat Upholstery UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning StrapReplacing Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Joystick Preparing the Joystick For UseRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickAdjusting Forks CastersUsing the Proper Batteries BatteriesRecommended Battery Types Using the Proper BatteriesInstalling/Removing the Battery Boxes Installing/Removing the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing the Battery Tray Place batteries into battery box bottom Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount MethodBatteries Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount Method Battery Clamp Method Connecting Battery Cables Battery Clamp MethodInstalling Battery Clamp Cover Connecting Battery Cables -Battery Clamp Method Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap Cleaning Battery Terminals 10 Replacing the Battery Box Retaining StrapWhen To Charge Batteries Charging BatteriesDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Connecting the Battery ChargerCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Engaging/Disengaging the ClutchesDisengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock Levers R51LXP Only Four Pole MotorsInstalling/Adjusting Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksWheel Locks Using Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers Transporting the Nutron TransportingUnfolding/Folding the Wheelchair Transporting the Nutron Transporting Transporting Limited Warranty USA