Invacare SP manual Wheelchair Operation, Operating the Wheelchair

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 of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified techni- cian. The final adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheel- chair. Damage to the equipment could occur under these circumstances.

Operating the Wheelchair

Turning the Power On/Off

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.

1. To turn the power On, perform one of the following steps:

JOYSTICK	ACTION
MPJ+	Move the On/Off switch Forward to the On position.
SPJ+	Press the On/Off button.

2. Turning the power Off can be achieved by performing one of the following steps:

JOYSTICK	ACTION
MPJ+	Move the On/Off switch Back to the Off position.
SPJ+	Press the On/Off button.

SPJ+ Joysticks

On/Off Button

MPJ+ Joystick

On/Off

Switch

FIGURE 5.1 Turning the Power On/Off

Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2 on page 36.

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.

Part No 1143190 35 TDX™ SP