SECTION
The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further it is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. The maximum speed, however, is limited by the setting of the
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 switch to the appropriate setting.
2.Turn the power on. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 24.
3.Move the joystick in the following manner:
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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 5.1.
1. Press the horn button located on the joystick housing.
TOP VIEW
Horn
Information
Gauge
On/Off Switch
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On/Off | Horn |
Switch |
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Speed
Control Knob
Charger Port
To Controller
FIGURE 5.1 - OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR
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