Operating instructions
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2.3
Parking
When the PowerSupport is not in use, put the selector switch in neutral (off) and
engage the parking brake of the Ibis wheelchair. When the PowerSupport is used,
release the parking brake.
Be careful when (un)locking the parking brake. The moving parts of the braking system
may cause jamming.
2.4
Driving with PowerSupport assistance
Put the selector switch in the desired position (R, for reverse position or position 1-5 for
forward). Make sure you choose a power level that suits the desired walking speed.
Bear in mind the surface. A smooth surface requires less assistance than a slope or
rough surface, such as carpet.
Put the selector switch in neutral to move the Ibis without assistance (position 0).
2.5
Braking
When driving with assistance, the PowerSupport will actively slow down the wheelchair
when the operating handle is released.
When driving with assistance (selector switch in position 1-5, operating handle not
engaged), the motor will automatically brake when the speed exceeds 3 km/h.
When driving with assistance (selector switch in position 1-5, operating handle not
engaged), the motor will automatically brake when the wheelchair drives backward,
ensuring increased safety on a slope.
2.6
Switching off
The PowerSupport does not have a separate on/off switch. The PowerSupport will
switch off automatically, if it has not been used for a while (5 minutes in position R or 1-
5). In position 0, neutral, the PowerSupport will switch off immediately. As soon as the
operating handle is pushed forward, or the selector switch is turned, the PowerSupport
is activated.
2.7
Curves (tip)
Just keep the operating handle engaged when taking a curve. If you release the
operating handle, the wheelchair brakes actively, making it more difficult to drive in a
curve.
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