User's Manual
HS-7200 Series
9
Driving your Chair
Before sitting on your chair, verify:
1. The chair is switched off.
2. Swing away the armrests and leg rests if appropriate.
3. The battery charger is disconnected from both the chair and the wall outlet.
Once on your chair, make sure that you are comfortably positioned and that the leg rests
and armrests have been adjusted to suit your needs.
The position of the joystick should be within reach to eliminate hand and arm exhaustion
when driving.
Safe Driving
1. Never drive at a speed greater than your ability to safely control your chair. Remember
that wet or loose surfaces need greater care and control.
2. Always turn the chair OFF when transferring on or off or while the chair is stationary
for long periods.
3. Avoid jerky stop / start motions as this will result in excessive current draw from the
batteries, increased tire wear and the rapid wearing of the gearbox and motors.
4. Keep your chair clean from sand and salt water.
Indoor / Outdoor Driving
When driving indoors keep the speed to a minimum to avoid the risk of collision.
For outdoor driving be cautious of wet surfaces, loose sand, large curbs and potholes.
A little practice will ensure you understand the capabilities of your chair and enable you
to overcome the most common obstacles encountered when driving.
To Begin :
1. Set the speed control of the chair to SLOW.
2. Press the "on / off" switch.
3. Allow two seconds to elapse before engaging the
joystick. This is a safety feature to prevent sudden
starts.
4. Push the joystick gently forward applying a steady
even pressure. The further you push the joystick,
the faster the chair will go.
The chair will stop when you return the joystick to the neutral or vertical position.
5. Directional control is achieved by gently swivelling the joystick in the direction you wish
to go. Pull back to reverse.
6. The controller can be programmed to give you the best feel for all driving situations
and only needs a light touch to respond.
SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES
Figure 4
Figure 4
In the case of an emergency, let the joystick go and the chair will come to a stop.
