Instruction Manual ASCEND
09/2008
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THE OPERATING ELEMENTS
The electric wheelchair is delivered fully assembled. Only the footrests have to be fixed (see the
relevant description).
Your specialist dealer delivers the wheelchair fully assembled and informs you about the various
operating elements and their use. For your own safety, we once more provide a detailed explanation
of the various structural parts.
STEERING
The steering and control unit built into your electric wheelchair enables you to control all the driving,
steering and braking processes of the vehicle. The electrical installation as well as the electronics of
the wheelchair are constantly monitored internally. Any fault in the electronics is indicated on the
steering unit and, if necessary, the wheelchair is switched off for reasons of safety (see the chapter on
fault analysis). Consult your specialist dealer when this happens.
The ASCEND model can be fitted with equipment that can electrically adjust the inclination of the seat
and the backrest, as well as the height of the seat and the angle off the legrests.
Before using the steering unit for the first time, read this chapter attentively.
To turn the power on press the on/off button (4). The current battery charge will be indicated and the
System Status LED will illuminate. Press the on/off button again to turn the power off. To turn the right
indicator (3) on/off, press and release (‘short press’) the right indicator button. To toggle the hazard
lights on/off, press and hold (‘long press’) the right indicator button. Pressing the horn (5) button will
sound the horn for as long as the button is pressed. To turn the left indicator (2) on/off, press and
release (‘short press’) the left Indicator button. To toggle the headlights on/off, press and hold (‘long
press’) the left indicator button. Each press of the mode button (12) will increment the drive profile, up
to the maximum configured value and then back to profile 1. The current drive profile will be shown in
the 7 segment display. If you are in drive mode, a press of the ASK button (13) will navigate you to the
last used accessory function, e.g. actuator control. If you are already in accessory mode, the joystick
will allow you to navigate through the different available accessories , e.g. ECU or lighting.
To return to Driving, simply press the Mode button. This feature significantly reduces the complexity
and number of key presses to access common features.
1 = loading condition display
2 = left indicator button
3 = right indicator button
4 = on/off button
5 = horn
6 = key symbol
7 = operating of left leg support
8 = inclination seat and back
9 = inclination back
10 = liftchair
11 = operating of right leg support
12 = mode button
13 = ASK button
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