SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
Part No. 1118386
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P9000
™
XDT
Operating the Wheelchair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2 on page 32.
Turning the Power On/Off
1. To turn the power ON, press the on/off button.
NOTE: After turning power on, all indicators will light briefly and the display gauge will indicate
one of the following:
A. The Current Battery Charge - Shows all LEDs lit or partial LEDs lit. Refer to the
preceding information gauge display table.
B. Out Of Neutral At Power up - Shows all LEDs flashing slowly. This occurs when
the power is turned on when the joystick is out of neutral. This feature prevents
sudden and unexpected movements of the power chair.
2. To turn the power off, press the on/off button.
Using the Horn
1. Press the horn button located above the information gauge on the joystick housing.
Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair
The joystick is located at the front of the joystick housing and provides smooth control of
speed and direction. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. The
joystick is spring-loaded, and automatically returns to the upright (neutral) position
when released. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the chair to move in that
direction.
The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further it is pushed from the
upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. The maximum speed,
however, is limited by the setting of the speed-control knob.
To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The wheelchair has
automatic speed and direction compensation to minimize corrections.
When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to drive the wheelchair as slowly
as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward. This exercise will help you learn to
utilize the full potential of the proportional control and allow you to start and stop
smoothly.
To drive the wheelchair, perform the following:
1. Adjust speed control switch to the appropriate setting.
2. Turn the power on. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 31.
