Penny and Giles Integral control
Adjustable speed setting
The maximum power and speed of your wheelchair can be adjusted by turning the power setting control lever anticlockwise to reduce speed, and clockwise to increase speed, this is useful when learning or in tight situations (Fig. 40).
Operating the control joystick
When engaging the main on/off switch, allow a few seconds prior to moving the joystick. This allows the system to self check. If you move the joystick too soon, the battery level indicator display will flash, disabling drive to your wheelchair. Whilst this is not harmful to your wheelchair, you will need to switch off and then back on to clear the system (Fig. 41). To steer, simply move the joystick in the direction you wish to go. Proceed slowly at first, i.e., do not push the joystick too far forwards. Anticipation of the direction of travel is soon acquired and correction is then made instinctively in the same way that a car driver always turns the steering wheel in the direction he wants to go, even though the car and wheel may want to go another way. Look ahead when you are driving, and not at the control but do remember that only practice will enable you to become proficient. Brakes will operate as soon as the joystick is released and allowed to return to its centre position. On level ground, this should bring you to a halt within one chair’s length.
Adjustable speed setting
Fig. 40
Fig. 41
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