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5. OPERATION
JOYSTICK AND CONTROLLER
Your Sunfire Plus EC is operated by a joystick and controller.
The Sunfire Plus EC is currently available with one of two controller options: PG VR 2.
VR2 Series CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. ON/OFF Button
2. Battery Gauge
3. Joystick
4. Maximum Speed / Profile Indicator
5. Speed / Profile Decrease Button
6.Horn Button
7. Speed / Profile Increase Button
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR Sunfire Plus EC
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ON/OFF Button
The ON/OFF button applies power to the control system
electronics, which in turn supply power to the power wheelchair’s motor.
Do not use the ON/OFF button to stop the power wheelchair unless there is an emergency.
Attention
If you use the ON/OFF button to stop the power wheelchair, it may shorten the life of the
drive components
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Battery Gauge
The battery gauge shows you that the power wheelchair is switched on. It also indicates the operating
status of the power wheelchair
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Joystick
The primary function of the joystick controls the speed and direction of the power wheelchair.
The further you push the joystick from the center position the faster the power wheelchair will more.
When you release the joystick the brakes are automatically applies.
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Maximum Speed / Profile Indicator
This gauge shows the maximum speed setting of the power wheelchair.
There are five-speed settings-step 1 is the lowest speed and step 5 is the highest speed.
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