SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.

The joystick is located on 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 wheelchair to move in that direction.

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 knob to the appropriate setting.

2.Turn the power On. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 30.

3.Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:

MOVEMENT

ACTION

To Move

To Move

FORWARD

Push joystick forward, towards

Left

Forward

 

 

 

the front of the wheelchair.

 

 

REVERSE

Pull joystick back, towards the

 

Front of

 

Wheelchair

 

rear of the wheelchair.

 

 

 

 

Turn RIGHT

Move joystick toward the right

To Move

To Move

 

side of the wheelchair.

Right

 

Backward

 

 

 

Turn LEFT

Move joystick toward the left side

 

 

 

of the wheelchair.

Rear of

Joystick

 

 

 

STOP

Release the joystick and the

Wheelchair

 

 

wheelchair will slow to a stop.

FIGURE 5.2 Using the Joystick to Drive the

 

 

 

 

 

Wheelchair

NOTE: For specific information about the joystick installed on the wheelchair, refer to one of these procedures:

•SPJ+, MK6i SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators on page 32.

•MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators on page 34.

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Pronto M71 specifications

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