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the joystick lever in the vertical or central position, the automatic brake is activated and
the wheelchair stops automatically. The joystick lever also operates as an accelerator.
The further you push the lever, the faster your wheelchair will move. The speed also
depends on the maximum speed setting, which is set using the joystick.
4. Move the joystick central lever gently, applying stable and controlled pressure.
5. In an emergency, release the joystick central lever and the wheelchair will stop
automatically.
6. Never drive at a speed beyond your ability to control the wheelchair.
7. Practise driving in a place where there are no obstacles.
Start at the lowest speed and move forwards and
backwards. Do this several times. When you feel secure,
you can gradually increase the speed by pressing the
button depicting a hare, or reduce it by pressing the button
depicting a tortoise.
8. The number of green LEDs lit up on the speed control
indicator identifies the speed level set.
9. If the battery charge indicator only has two LEDs lit up,
the batteries must be charged as soon as possible.
10. If the wheelchair stops and does not function, identify the
circuit breakers in the battery containers underneath the
seat to reset the circuit. Use the ON/OFF button to switch
off the wheelchair, press the reset button and try the
electric wheelchair again (Fig. 15).
11. When you have finished travelling or before putting the
wheelchair away, always switch off the controller by
pressing the ON/OFF button.
14. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE USE
• Before changing direction from forwards to backwards or backwards to forwards, bring the
control lever into the central position and wait for the wheelchair to come to a complete
stop.
• Only use the wheelchair where it would also be safe to walk.
• If you need to go up or down a slope, check that the gradient does not exceed 8% and that
the surface has a good grip and is not slippery. Use a slow speed to reverse, go up a slope,
down a slope, turn a corner or on uneven surfaces. NEVER use the leg rests to lift the
wheelchair. The leg rests are removable and therefore must not be used for lifting.
DRIVING UP A SLOPE
International standards set the maximum safe gradient on which an electric wheelchair can
be driven without any difficulty. This value is set as 6°/10%. The Moretti electric wheelchair
can travel on slopes with a gradient up to 8°/14%. If you need to drive it on the maximum
gradient, you may need to travel at a higher speed. Press the speed button to increase the
speed. Be extremely careful when travelling on steep slopes.
(fig.15)
