SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

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 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 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:

MOVEMENT

ACTION

 

 

FORWARD

Push forward on the joystick.

 

 

REVERSE

Pull back on the joystick.

 

 

Turn RIGHT

Move the joystick RIGHT.

 

 

Turn LEFT

Move the joystick LEFT.

 

 

STOP

Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down.

 

 

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

 

Joystick

On/Off

Horn

Switch

 

Speed

Control Knob

Multi-Function

Charger Port

To Controller

FIGURE 5.1 - OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR

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Invacare At'm manual Using the Horn, Movement Action