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Everest Lite Owner's Manual
GF0600055RevA06, October 006
V OpERAtInG InstRuCtIOns
Read and understand all safety precautions before operating your wheelchair.
1. Charge the batteries fully before use. For battery installation and charging informa-
tion, refer to Section VII, BATTERIES.
2. Engage the drive wheels by pulling the
drive engagement levers up on both right
and left motors (see picture at right).
3. With the joystick in neutral, turn the hand
control ON/OFF button ON.
4. Adjust to a low speed or drive profile (if
drive profiles have been programmed).
5. Move the joystick gently in the direction
in which you wish to travel. If you desire
a higher speed, adjust the speed/profile
increase button.
6. To stop the wheelchair, release the joy-
stick to the neutral (center) position. The
control system will bring the wheelchair
to a smooth stop. Upon stopping, elec-
tromechanical park brakes will engage to
prevent the wheelchair from rolling.
7. Attempting to overcome a stall condition
could trip the circuit breaker located in
the left rear cowl. In the event of an over-
load, the circuit breaker button will pop
out. To reset the circuit breaker, push the
button in.
Locking the control system to prevent unauthorized use of wheelchair
The control system can be locked to prevent unauthorized users from operating the
wheelchair. Instructions follow to lock and unlock the control system.
Lock the control system
1. While wheelchair power is on, depress and hold the ON/OFF button.
2. After one second, the control system will beep. Release the ON/OFF button.
3. Deflect the joystick forward until the control system beeps.
4. Release the joystick; there will be a long beep.
5. The control system is now locked; the wheelchair cannot be driven.
engage the drive wheels
drive engagement lever
shown engaged
drive engagement lever
shown disengaged
