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For your fi rst ride, we recommend the following.
When possible, always work with your dealer or therapist to learn how to use your power wheelchair.
Different chairs have different adjustable features such as spring suspension, programmable controllers,
front anti-tips, footrest height & angle, length adjustments and arm adjustments etc.
Work with your dealer to make sure the wheelchair is specifi cally fi tted to YOUR needs.
1. Make sure the area is a fl at, hard, smooth, open and free of obstacles.
2. Make sure your lap belt is securely fastened and the seat is securely locked.
3. Depress the power switch to turn the power switch to ON.
4. Adjust the SPEED setting display (Speedometer) to low.
5. Push the control knob forward to go forward.
6. Steer the chair in different directions to get a feel for how the controls operate.
7. SLOWLY increase the Max. SPEED indicator on the speedometer by holding the button
down with the "Hare" symbol on it until the desired top speed is reached. Remember,
power compensation will automatically gives you more power and allows you to keep a
slower speed should you need it. Refer to Adjusting the Driving Speed Instructions.
8. Release the joystick to come to a stop. Take note of how the braking
feels. The clicking you might hear upon starting, and shortly after releasing the
joystick is the Electric Brake disengaging and engaging.
9. Push the joystick backwards to thumb to go backward. There is a signifi cant reduction
in speed in the reverse direction without any change in the Max. SPEED setting. Always
make sure the area is clear behind you before backing up.
10. Remember to turn the power button OFF (no visible lights) when not driving, or
getting on or off the wheelchair.
Speed controller characteristics are pre-set for the average rider. The anti-tip wheels are normally
positioned approximately 1/2" off the ground (with a rider in the chair) but may be adjusted in height.
Because your power wheelchair is a "midi" (3/4) drive chair the anti-tip wheels are normally only
used when braking going forward down a steep incline. Reducing this setting causes the powerchair
to tilt forward at a lesser angle before resting on the anti-tip wheels if you decelerate rapidly while
going down a hill. See specifi cation page for maximum obstacle climbing capability.
Warning
The power wheelchair is designed for high maneuverability but use caution when encountering
obstacles. Failure to drive cautiously can result in tipping and/or collisions which may cause physical
harm. When approaching an obstacle, keep your speed at a minimum and maintain a safe distance
from that object. Avoid all small objects on the ground. The wheelchair's ground clearance may be
less than the size of the object. Running over an object or into a depression could cause overturning,
or damage to the wheelchair.
NEVER
ride the unit near platforms, stairs, ledges, curbs or in any other
potentially dangerous situation as severe injury can occur.
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