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IMPULSE DRIVE - OPERATION MANUAL
Operational Instruction
For your first drive, we recommend the following.
When possible, always work with your dealer to learn how to use your bed.
If you have any questions concerning the drive or bed please call your dealer.
1. Make sure the area is a flat, hard, smooth, open and free of obstacles.
2.
Make sure the bed is in it’s lowest hi-lo position and all the casters are unlocked.
All the casters must be unlocked for the drive to function properly. The steering and
braking functions will be done by the drive wheels.
3. Turn the SPEED setting knob to low and secure all AC power cords.
4. Unlock the drive lockout (see pg. 7) and depress the power switch to turn the
power ON.
5. Push the control knob forward toward the foot of the bed to go forward.
6. Steer the bed in different directions to get a feel for how the controls operate.
7. SLOWLy rotate the SPEED setting knob clockwise up from the slow position.
Rotate the knob until the desired top speed is reached. Remember, power
compensation will automatically give you more power and allow you to keep a
slower speed should you need it.
8. Release the control knob to come to a stop. Take note of how the braking feels.
The clicking you might hear upon starting, and shortly after releasing the
control knob is the Electric Brake disengaging and engaging.
9. Pull the control knob backwards to go backward. The reverse direction will be
at the same speed as the forward direction. Always make sure the area is clear
behind you before backing up.
10. Remember to turn the power button OFF (no visible lights) and engage the
drive lockout feature when not driving, or transferring
the patient.
Speed controller characteristics are pre-set for the average driver in a close quarters setting.
The
Impulse Drive System
is designed for high maneuverability but use caution when encounter-
ing obstacles. Failure to drive cautiously can result in 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 bed’s ground clearance may be less than
the size of the object. Running over an object or into a depression could cause damage to the bed.
NEVER
drive the bed near platforms, stairs, ledges, curbs or in any other
potentially dangerous situation as severe injury can occur.
