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5.0
5.0
SEATING ACCESSORIES & COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
SEATING ACCESSORIES & COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
5.1.2 SWING-AWAY QUAD LINK JOYSTICK MOUNT
C-Clip
Joystick not shown
ii)
J
OYSTICK
H
EIGHT
A
DJUSTMENT
(Q
UAD
-L
INK
M
OUNT
):
The
C-Clips
on the joystick mount may be re-arranged as
needed to adjust the final joystick height. (Each clip provides
1/4” (6 mm) of height adjustment- up to a max. 1” (25 mm)).
• Carefully remove/pry the clips from their existing position
using a small screwdriver or your finger tips.
• Re-insert the clips above or below each linkage
*
, as required
to attain the desired joystick height.
Linkage
i)
O
PERATING THE
M
ANUAL
S
WING
-A
WAY
F
EATURE
:
The swing-away feature allows easy repositioning of the Joystick
for client comfort, transfers, or environmental access.
• To use the swing-away feature, push outward on the joystick
in order to release the detent pins on the quad link mechanism
and rotate the joystick around to the outside of the arm pad.
• To return the joystick back to its original position in front of
the arm pad, rotate the joystick forward until the quad link
mechanism (detent pins) ‘click’ back into place.
*NOTE
: All lower clips (below linkage) must be installed prior to the
upper clips. Always adjust clips equally on both links.
arm pad
arm pad
WARNING! Risk of Injury or damage due to improper set-up/adjustment
• ALWAYS test the swing away joystick over its full range of motion to ensure there is no interference.
• ALWAYS ensure the height of the joystick is properly adjusted to prevent accidental contact between
the joystick knob and the arm pad (which could cause the wheelchair to move unexpectedly)
i)
J
OYSTICK
D
EPTH
A
DJUSTMENT
:
• Loosen the adjustment knob (screw) on the outside of the
joystick mounting bracket (
1
)
• Set the joystick to the desired length by sliding the mounting
tube forward or backward.
• Re-tighten the adjustment knob (screw).
ii)
J
OYSTICK
H
EIGHT
A
DJUSTMENT
:
• Loosen the mounting screws
(x2)
on the joystick clamping
bracket (
2
).
• Adjust the lower mounting plate up or down (via slots) of the
mounting bracket to establish the desired joystick height.
• Re-tighten the mounting screws on the clamping bracket.
1
2
Height
Adjustment
Depth Adjustment
NOTE:
The type of joystick can vary depending on the base electronics and the type of wheelchair
base.
The following images are provided for reference only.
5.1.1 STANDARD JOYSTICK MOUNTING
5.1 Joystick Positioning and Adjustment