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Power Assist HD, Instruction & Safety Manual
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Operating the PMW-PSHD
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Direction: Press the power button, the forward button will illuminate to indicate the direction of
going forward. Press the backward button and its light will illuminate to indicate the PMW-PSHD
will go backward.
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Lift-up strap: The PMW-PSHD comes with a lift-up strap to allow the wheelchair to move when
there is no power. Lift up the PMW-PSHD with the red strap and hook the second loop around
the push handle. Please note that failure to lift up the PMW-PSHD when reversing may cause the
pack to fl ip over.
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Maximum Speed: Always set a maximum speed which you are comfortable walking with.
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Pushing the Wheelchair When Not In Use: We recommend that the powerpack is restrained with
the lift-up strap when not in use.
Handle Set Operation
Please note there is a 2-second delay when starting up the PS-HA HD before the wheel will move. Wait
2 seconds before squeezing the trigger.
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Trigger – Squeeze the trigger to propel the PMW-PSHD. The more the trigger is squeezed, the
faster the PMW-PSHD will travel. Release the trigger to stop the PMW-PSHD
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Speed Dial – Turn the dial clockwise to increase the maximum speed of the PMW-PSHD. Turn the
dial anticlockwise to reduce the PMW-PSHD maximum speed.
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Inner Knob – This is used to determine the angle of the handle set.