Footplate Height/Angle
As tools are required, adjustments to suit your needs should only be made by your
INVACARE
supplier/dealer
prior to delivery/collection. If adjustments are required at a later date contact your dealer who would be
pleased to assist you.
Accessories Including Lap Belt Attachment
These will have been factory fitted or by your
INVACARE
supplier/dealer, who would have provided you
with a demonstration of operation and fitting etc.
CONTROLS AND OPERATING YOUR POWERCHAIR
For detailed description of joystick operation, refer to the Operating Manual supplied with the joystick.
NOTE
Before you start using your Powerchair you must boost the battery charge by carrying out charging procedures as
described in "Battery Charging"
and always check the following:
1. Drive Mechanism couplings and Freewheel is engaged in drive Position (Fig. 5) and Parking locks
(Manual) are released.
2. Adjustments have been made to suit your individual needs and fasteners securely tightened.
3. Tyres are in good condition.
4. Check the operation of all controls and that they function correctly.
Operation
The Control Box can be fitted to either the right or left hand standard Armrest or as an option a detachable
Adjustable Armrest is available to give further adjustments of the Armrest and Controller. Contact your
INVACARE
supplier/dealer. The Joystick mounted on top of the Control Box and the movement of the
Joystick determines the direction that the chair will travel (i.e. forward movement of the Powerchair is
achieved by pushing the Joystick forward and likewise for movement to the left, right and backward
directions). When the Joystick is released, it automatically returns to a neutral position, triggering the
automatic brake function and bringing the Powerchair to a immediate stop. Consult the Controller User
Guide, provided for further information or Contact
INVACARE
supplier/dealer or your prescriber.
The speed of the Powerchair is controlled via a Rotary Switch located at the back of the Control Box.
Drive Mechanism
The Powerchair is fitted with two 24V motors that drive the rear
wheels. The drive mechanism couplings can be disconnected by
grasping the lip (1) at the centre of the rear wheels, pulling
outwards and twisting through 90°. The Powerchair will then
freewheel and is able to be pushed by an attendant.
Freewheel Operation
To push the Powerchair by hand in the event of a fault or battery
failure, or simply to move it WITH NO OCCUPANT in it, the
two motor/gearbox units can be declutched from the rear wheels.
First ensure that power is switched OFF on the joystick box.
Then, repeat the procedure described in the Drive Mechanism
paragraph, above. To restore powered drive, turn BOTH lips
back to their normal position.
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