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4.
Press the Power button to turn the DX system on. Ensure it turns on
correctly.
Note:
The first time the DX Master Remote is turned on, the System Status LED
will flash a fault. This is because the DX Master Remote must
download its information to the DX-GB. Wait 10 seconds before
turning the DX Master Remote off, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back
on to clear the fault.
5.
Check that the DX-GB Status LED is on steady. If this is still flashing, the
motors may require calibration or the DX-GB may be faulty. Refer to the
Diagnostics section.
6.
Press the Power button again to turn the DX system off. Ensure it turns off
correctly. Press the power button again to turn the DX system back on.
7.
Turn each drive wheel by hand to check that the park brakes are
engaged. The wheels should not move. If the wheels turn, operate the
park brake release mechanism to engage the park brakes.
8.
Calibrate the motors if necessary.
9.
Push the joystick slightly out of neutral and listen for the “click” as the
park brakes disengage.
10.
Move the joystick in all directions and ensure that the wheels respond
smoothly and in the correct direction.
11.
Release the joystick to neutral and listen for the click of the park brakes
re-engaging.
12.
Go through the check sequences for the DX Master Remote and other
connected DX Modules. These will be located in the installation
manuals for each product.
13.
Turn off the DX system and remove the blocks from under the
powerchair.
14.
Turn the DX system back on and set the speed to its slowest setting.
15.
Sit in the powerchair and drive in all directions slowly, checking for
precise and smooth control.
16.
Repeat at higher speeds and for all other Drive Programs. Check if the
chair performs as expected for the selected program.
17.
Drive the wheelchair on a 1 : 6 ramp and check for normal power,
smoothness and parking.
18.
Repeat testing as required until chair performance is as expected.
Note:
Some Drive Programs may not be suitable for testing indoors.
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