SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

SPJ™Joystick Switches and Indicators

NOTE: For the following information, refer to FIGURE 5.3.

Multi-Function Charger Port

Located at the front of the joystick housing. This provides easy access for charging the wheelchair batteries. This port also serves as the Remote Programmer Communication connection.

On/Off Toggle Switch

This toggle switch is located at the back of the joystick housing.

Speed Control Knob

The speed control knob is located on the back of the joystick housing. This rotary switch is used for controlling the speed and acceleration of the wheelchair.

1.Turn the knob clockwise to increase the speed of the wheelchair.

2.Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the speed of the wheelchair.

Charger/Programming

JoystickInput

Speed Control

Knob

On/Off

To Controller

Toggle

 

Switch

 

FIGURE 5.3 SPJ™Joystick Switches and

Indicators

Joystick

The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that further the wheelchair is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster it moves. Your top speed, however, is limited by the setting of the speed‐control knob and programmed settings.

To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The wheelchair has automatic speed and direction compensation to minimize corrections.

Information Gauge Display

Located on the front of the joystick housing, it provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair:

Power is On.

True state‐of‐battery‐charge, including notification of when the battery requires charging:

A.GREEN LED is lit, indicating well charged batteries.

B.Only AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are moderately charged. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip.

C.Only RED LED is lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Recharge batteries as soon as possible.

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