Locking/Unlocking the VSI Joystick
LOCK MODE: The VSI controller can be locked to prevent unauthorized use. The locking method is achieved through a sequence of key presses and joystick movements, as detailed below.
To lock Powerchair controller:
While the controller is switched on, depress and hold the on/off button.
After 1 second the controller will bleep. Now release the on/off button.
Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps.
Push the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps.
Release the joystick, there will be a long bleep.
The Powerchair controller is now locked.
To unlock the Powerchair controller:
Use the on/off button to switch the controller on. The maximum speed/profile indicator will be rippling up and down.
Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps.
Push the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps.
Release the joystick, there will be a long bleep.
The Powerchair is now unlocked.
SLEEP MODE: If the controller is left on and not used for more than ten minutes, the controller will automatically “go to sleep”. This is recognized by a slow intermittent flash of the battery indicator lights. Simply turn the controller off and back on to reset.
Always leave the chair in drive mode. The freewheel option is there only to allow the chair to be pushed manually when the need arises (i.e., to store or push unit out of a tight space). Following the sticker picture put each lever in the direction of the person sitting down driving the chair.
The Powerchair will not function while the drive mechanism is disengaged (in freewheel). In addition, the
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