SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR

OPERATION

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Set-up/programming of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by a qualified technician. The fine tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur under these cir- cumstances. IF UNQUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS PERFORM ANY WORK ON THESE UNITS, THE WARRANTY IS VOID.

Operating the Wheelchair

Turning the Power On/Off

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.

1.Turn the power on by moving the on/off switch up or down. The switch automatically retracts back to center position.

NOTE: After turning power on, all indicators will light briefly, and the display gauge will indicate one of the following:

A.The Current Battery Charge ‐ Information gauge shows all LEDʹs lit or partial LEDʹs lit.

B.Out Of Neutral at Power Up ‐ Information Gauge shows all LEDʹs flashing slowly. This occurs when the power is turned on when the joystick is out of neutral. This feature prevents sudden and unexpected movements of the power chair.

2.Turning the power off can be achieved by moving the on/off switch up or down. The switch automatically retracts back to center position.

Information

Gauge

INVACARE

On/Off

Toggle

Switch

FIGURE 5.1 Operating the Wheelchair

Nutron® Series

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Part No.1106645

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Invacare R51LXP, R50LX manual Wheelchair Operation, Operating the Wheelchair, Turning the Power On/Off