SECTION
Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
The joystick is located at the front of the joystick housing and provides smooth control of speed and direction. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. The joystick is spring‐loaded, and automatically returns to the upright (neutral) position when released. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the chair to move in that direction.
The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further the joystick is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. The maximum speed, however, is limited by the setting of the speed control knob.
To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The wheelchair has automatic speed and direction compensation to minimize corrections.
When first learning to drive, select a SLOW speed and try to drive the wheelchair AS SLOWLY as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward. This exercise will help you learn to utilize the full potential of the proportional control and allow you to start and stop smoothly.
To drive the wheelchair, perform the following:
1.Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting.
2.Turn the power on. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 27.
3.Move the joystick in the following manner:
MOVEMENT | ACTION |
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FORWARD | Push forward on the joystick. |
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REVERSE | Pull back on the joystick. |
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Turn RIGHT | Move the joystick RIGHT. |
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Turn LEFT | Move the joystick LEFT. |
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STOP | Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down. |
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Using the Horn
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
1.Press the horn button located above the information gauge on the joystick housing.
To Move Left
Joystick
To Move
Backward
Speed
Control 
Knob
FIGURE 5.2
To Move
Forward
Horn
To Move
Right
On/Off
Switch
Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair
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