SmartDrive
User’s Manual
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2. SmartDrive Set-Up
SmartDrive Attachment
The SmartDrive is designed to easily and quickly attach to all types of manual wheelchairs, both rigid and folding. Refer to
the
Specification Sheet
to verify the compatibility of the wheelchair. Custom SmartDrive attachment solutions are also avail-
able if the existing hardware does not work for the desired wheelchair.
Use the separate directions provided with your attachment hardware for correct set-up prior to use.
Adjustments made to the wheelchair set-up could affect the orientation of the SmartDrive. Adjust or replace the
attachment hardware, if needed, whenever changes are made to the chair or its wheels.
PushTracker Band
The PushTracker is designed to comfortably and securely attach to the top part of wrists of all sizes. It has an embedded ac-
celerometer to recognize when you push, when you want to activate the power assist and also when you tap your hand against
the handrim to deactivate the power assist. Additionally, it is equipped with an OLED screen, LEDs and vibration motor to
indicate different information, states and activations / deactivations that occur during everyday use. It is recommended that
the PushTracker be worn snug on your wrist to get the most reliable recognition of your hand movement for SmartDrive
operation, propulsion activity tracking, etc.
Also, each new SmartDrive is shipped with a PushTracker that is specifically paired to it to prevent communication with
other SmartDrives. Refer to the separate
PushTracker User’s Manual
provided for information on re-paring or paring a new
PushTracker to your SmartDrive.
The band on the PushTracker is designed for most users; but if you have difficulty securing the buckle / clasp, it doesn’t fit
right, or you wish to have one of a different color / material, the band can be easily replaced with essentially any 0.7 in (18
mm) wide off-the-shelf watch band of your choosing.
Refer to the separate
PushTracker User’s Manual
provided for complete information, specifications, band size / attachment
and operation details.
Thumb Throttle Buttons
[sold separately]
The two (2) SmartDrive frame mounted thumb throttle buttons are easily mounted to a wheelchair to allow for close access
and easy pressing. The buttons can be used to deactivate the motor, as well as provide a means of actively powering the motor.
These are sold separately as an optional accessory. Use the separate directions provided with the buttons for correct set-up and
operation prior to use.
3. Operating the SmartDrive
Power Assist Ready
The user of a SmartDrive equipped wheelchair is able to use the power assist whenever desired or turn it OFF [via Push-
Tracker] and operate their wheelchair as if the SmartDrive was not on their chair.
With the SmartDrive already attached to the wheelchair and powered on [as described in the separate attachment hardware
instructions], the SmartDrive will wait for the specifically paired PushTracker to wirelessly connect by turning power as-
sist ON. This is done by pressing and releasing the Power Assist Button [refer to the separate
PushTracker User’s Manual
provided].
Pressing and releasing the Power Assist Button will also disconnect it wirelessly from the SmartDrive. With the power assist
OFF and consequently the PushTracker wirelessly disconnected, the SmartDrive will not be able to be activated to provide
power assist, so you are able to push the wheelchair around with no power assist.
