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Freewheel Device
When the vehicle is switched off the brakes are automatically
engaged. This is called “Failsafe Braking”. Also, if the batteries are
flat, the brakes are applied. There may be occasions where you may
wish to move the vehicle without power. To do this there is a
Freewheel Device fitted on each motor The Freewheel device allows
the vehicle to be pushed without power. To activate, first locate the
levers on the end of each drive motor. - See Illustration.
•
Make sure the ignition is switched off.
•
Move
both
the levers into the freewheel position. The vehicle can now be pushed in Freewheel. Note
that if the levers are too stiff to move a small movement of the chair back or forward will make it easier
to operate the levers. Get your dealer to show you.
•
Move
both
the levers to engage drive. The vehicle is now braked. This is the normal operating position.
IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SURE OF THIS FEATURE CONTACT YOUR DEALER BEFORE
OPERATING THE POWERCHAIR.
•
Pull both levers
UP
to enable the vehicle to be moved without power. Braking is disabled.
NEVER
sit
on the vehicle with the lever in this position.
•
Push both levers
DOWN
This is the normal operating position. The brakes are enabled, and the
vehicle can only operate with the lever in this position
Warning!
If the freewheel devices are in “freewheel” the braking is disabled. Never select the freewheel
devices if the Powerchair is on a slope or could be pushed onto a slope.
Never
leave one motor in Drive and the other in Freewheel. You could damage your Powerchair or cause injury.
Brakes
There are 2 braking systems. The first works with the joystick. When the joystick is released the Powerchair will
automatically brake. When the Powerchair stops the automatic brake will engage. This will stop the vehicle rolling
forward or backward. When you start the brake will automatically disengage.
If the battery should go flat the brakes automatically engage. Note that even when freewheel is selected, a
secondary braking system is applied automatically to limit the maximum speed. You may notice this system
when moving the Powerchair in freewheel.
Rascal P327 / P327XL Powerchair Owner’s Manual & Service Record