User Manual
Genie Joystick
Nov 07
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Safety and Misuse Warnings
Do not install, maintain or operate this equipment without reading,
understanding and following the proper instructions and manuals, otherwise
injury or damage may result.
The completed installation must be thoroughly checked, and all programmable
options must be correctly adjusted for safe operation prior to use.
A warning must be conveyed to the wheelchair operator that the controller could
cause the chair to come to a sudden stop. In situations where this may affect the
safety of the user, this will require the fitting and wearing of a seat belt.
Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the health
care field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver’s
capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders,
damage to the chair and surrounding property.
After the wheelchair has been set up, check to make sure that the wheelchair
performs to the specifications entered in the programming procedures. If the
wheelchair does not perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair off
immediately and re-program. Repeat procedure until the wheelchair performs to
the specifications.
Do not operate the DX system if it behaves erratically, or shows abnormal
response, heating, smoke or arcing. Turn the system off, disconnect the battery
or open the battery overload switch, and consult your service agent.
Do not operate your DX system if the battery is nearly flat as a dangerous
situation may result due to a loss of power in an inopportune place.
Ensure the controller is turned off when not in use.
No connector pins should be touched, as contamination or damage due to
electrostatic discharge may result. Dummy sockets in unused DXBUS
connectors should be left in place unless a new module is added to the system.
Whilst designed to resist water penetration, under certain conditions moisture
might enter the Genie Joystick. Any spillage’s over the Genie Joystick should be
wiped dry without delay. The Genie Joystick may be used outdoors in light
drizzle conditions but should be protected from rain.
Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
Caution should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications
equipment in the area around such equipment. While the manufacturer has
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