SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

Repositioning the Joystick

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.10.

1.Turn the adjustment lock lever to release the joystick mounting tube from the mounting bracket.

2.Remove the joystick from the wheelchair.

3.Remove the three hex screws that secure both halves of the mounting bracket to the arm tube.

4.Reposition mounting bracket on opposite arm tube ensuring the threaded plate of the mounting bracket is on the inside of the arm tube as shown in FIGURE 5.10.

 

 

 

Mounting Bracket

 

 

 

(Threaded Plate)

Washers

 

Arm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tube

Hex

Mounting

 

NOTE:

Mounting

Bracket

 

Joystick

Screws

 

Joystick

not

 

 

shown.

Adjustment

Mounting

Lock Lever

Tube

 

FIGURE 5.10 Repositioning the Joystick

5.Using the three hex mounting screws and washers, secure both halves of the mounting bracket to the arm tube.

6.Slide the joystick mounting tube through the mounting bracket to the desired position.

7.Turn the adjustment lock lever to secure the joystick mounting tube into the mounting bracket.

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Invacare TDX 3 SE, TDX 5, TDX 4 manual Repositioning the Joystick

TDX 5, TDX 3, TDX 3 SE, TDX 4 specifications

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