SECTION 12—ELECTRONICS

Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.3 on page 57 and FIGURE 11.1 on 50.

Disconnecting the Joystick

1.Remove the joystick assembly from the wheelchair arm. Refer to Removing/Installing the Joystick Assembly on page 54.

2.Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 39.

3.Remove the tie‐wrap securing the joystick cable to the seat post.

4.Remove the four mounting screws securing the top shroud to the wheelchair frame (FIGURE 11.1).

5.Lifting up, move the top shroud away from the wheelchair frame enough to access the joystick cable connectors.

6.Disconnect the battery connector and the right and left motor connectors from the joystick cable connectors (Detail “A” of FIGURE 12.3).

7.Pull the joystick cable connectors through the top shroud opening.

Connecting the Joystick

WARNING

The joystick connectors fit together in one way only. DO NOT force them together.

1.If necessary, remove the top shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Top Shroud on page 49.

2.Insert the joystick cable connectors through the hole of the top shroud.

3.Connect the battery connector and the right and left motor connectors to the joystick cable connectors.

4.Position the top shroud onto the wheelchair frame.

5.Using the four mounting screws, secure the top shroud to the wheelchair frame (FIGURE 11.1).

6.Install the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 39.

7.Install the joystick assembly onto the wheelchair arm. Refer to Removing/Installing the Joystick Assembly on page 54.

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Invacare 1143206 manual Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick, Disconnecting the Joystick

1143206 specifications

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