However, if the joystick remains out of neutral for longer than
five seconds, an OONAPU
error
will occur; the error is displayed
by the Status indicator flashing red, and the chair will not drive.
To clear the error, return the joystick to the neutral position and
power the unit off and then on again.
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The joystick
The joystick controls the direction and speed of
the wheelchair.
When the joystick is deflected from the center
position, the wheelchair will move in the direction
of the joystick movement.
The speed of the wheelchair is proportional to the
joystick deflection, so that the further the
joystick is moved from the center position, the
faster the wheelchair will travel.
The joystick can also be used to wake up the
system when in sleep mode.
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Controlling maximum speed
The speed dial allows the user to limit the maximum
speed of the wheelchair (that is, the speed when the
joystick is fully deflected) to suit their preference and
environment.
The speed dial
The dial offers 10 discrete steps between the lowest
speed (dial set to the left)
and the highest speed (dial
set to the right).
As a visual reminder, a speed symbol (shown left) is
positioned just below the speed dial to indicate the
low and high positions of the speed dial.
The speed symbol
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Stopping distance
Practice riding in an open area free of vehicles, pedestrians and
obstacles before using your SupaChair, and learn for stopping
distance.
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The horn
Press the Horn button to sound the horn. The horn will
sound for as long as the Horn button is pressed.
The Horn button is also used for unlocking a locked
system - see below for more details.
The horn button
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The lock function
The lock function is used, primarily, to restrict who can use the
system, but also can help prevent unintentional use of the
controls for when the system is not required for any length of
time.
When a system is locked (see below), the system is powered
down, and the user controls are not responsive. If the power
button is pressed when the system is locked, the locked status is
displayed to the user by the Battery Gauge.
To unlock the system, an unlock sequence must be performed
(see below) by the user within a specific timeframe. If the
sequence is not performed correctly, within the timeframe, the
system remains locked.
To
lock
the system, press and hold the
Power button for 4 seconds.
When entering the locked state, the
battery gauge will indicate the transition
by flashing LEDs 1, 3, and 5 (far left,
middle, and far right) 3 times.
Power OFF
To
unlock
the system, press the Power
button once, and then, press the Horn
button twice — the Horn button must be
pressed twice within 10 seconds of
pressing the Power button.
Power ON
If the user implements the unlock sequence incorrectly, or the
Power button is pressed again before the unlock sequence is
complete, the system will return to the locked state.
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