UPnRIDE Powered Wheelchair User Guide
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Document Version: UM-01-01_Rev B5
In some instances, including where certain medical conditions exist, users should practice operating
the wheelchair under the supervision of an assistant who is familiar with the operation of the
wheelchair and with the abilities and limitations of the user. Incorrect use may both injure the user
and damage the wheelchair.
Caution
Never drive at full speed in tight or narrow spaces or on angled and sloped surfaces. Use extra caution
when driving the wheelchair on surfaces that have edges that could cause the wheelchair to steer in a
different direction than desired. Failure to heed this caution can lead to damage to property, including
the wheelchair.
Caution
Do not take the first test drive on your own. The test drive is intended to establish how you and the
wheelchair work together and you may need assistance. Before you begin:
Make sure that the control panel is correctly fit and the joystick is in the neutral position (the
middle position).
Make sure that you have good support for the part of your hand that you use to handle the
joystick with.
Step 1
Press the Power button on the control panel.
Step 2
Select a suitable driving profile with the Profile key.
Step 3
Move the joystick carefully to drive in the direction where you point the joystick.
Step 4
Push the joystick forward to increase the speed, and backward to decrease speed or reverse.
