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CONTROL HANDLES
The wheelchair fitted with a power add-on keeps its initial balance. But the power of the motors, if
badly controlled on slopes, can make the wheelchair tip over. The anti-tip fulfils its role effectively
while allowing obstacles to be crossed. It must always be fitted (small wheel downwards). This has been
adjusted by your installer to guarantee safe driving.
All the travel functions of the Light Assist
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are operated by the control handles. Two
handles are supplied with the power add-on:
• one throttle handle
• one static handle
The handles (throttle and static) are positioned to right or left on the rear handles of the
wheelchair and are locked in place.
Benoit Systemes waives all liability if an accident occurs while the anti-tip is not fitted.
ANTI-TIP
STATIC HANDLE
It balances the other person’s arms. The
fixed handle is placed at the rear of the
wheelchair and is locked in place
THROTTLE HANDLE
Start/Stop button
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Forwards/Backwards
Speed limiter
Before making your first journey, you should familiarise yourself with operation of the electric vehicle
and all the accessories. Take your time to test all the functions and driving modes.
PROPERLY SEATED = SAFE DRIVING
Before each journey, check that:
• The user is positioned safely in their wheelchair (wearing a seatbelt, if necessary).
• The battery sufficiently charged for the journey you’re planning to make.
• The safety anti-tip is inserted into the rear handle. Check the mounting direction (small wheel
downwards) and that the locking pin is securely fitted.
OPERATE USING THESE CONTROL HANDLES
Press the ‘Start/Stop’ button to set the Light Assist
2.1
in motion.
Turn the handle to go forwards or backwards depending on the position of the Forwards/Backwards
button. If you wish, adjust your speed using the speed limiter button by rotating it slowly until the desired
speed is reached.
For a pleasant journey, adjust the speed to suit your own pace. Release the throttle handle to stop the
Light Assist
2.1
.
Approaching a pavement:
Don’t stop in front of the step and don’t try to lift the wheelchair!
Approach the pavement slowly, tip the wheelchair (front wheels on the pavement) and continue
moving forward.
In confined spaces, there are 2 possibilities:
1.
Disengage the power add-on and use the wheelchair in manual mode.
2.
Use the speed limiter to lock the power add-on at a very slow speed and drive the wheelchair
using the throttle handle.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
A 24 V MASCOT
CHARGER is supplied
with the battery
As an option: The 24 V MASCOT
charger for Special Car Lithium
Batteries (with cigarette lighter
socket)
Only use original batteries. We decline all liability for damage caused by using other batteries
not supplied by us.
DRIVING PRACTICES
Disengage the power unit in a
single movement and so restore
conventional use of the wheelchair
Disengage the left handle and bring it slightly forward.
Disengage and bring the right handle against the seat back.
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