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Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair

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SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair ƽ WARNING DO NOT operate wheelchair on an incline while in an elevated position. Otherwise, the wheelchair may tip over and injury or damage may occur. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2. The joystick is located on the joystick housing and provides smooth control of speed and direction. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. The joystick is spring-loaded, and automatically returns to the upright (neutral) position when released. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the wheelchair to move in that direction. The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further it is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. The maximum speed, however, is limited by the speed control setting. To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The wheelchair has automatic speed and direction compensation to minimize corrections. When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to drive the wheelchair as slowly as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward. This exercise will help you learn to utilize the full potential of the proportional control and allow you to start and stop smoothly. To drive the wheelchair, perform the following: 1. Adjust speed. Refer to Speed Control Buttons on page 30. 2. Turn the power On. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 27. 3. Maneuver the joystick in the following manner: MOVEMENT ACTION FORWARD Push joystick forward, towards the front of the wheelchair. REVERSE Pull joystick back, towards the rear of the wheelchair. Turn RIGHT Move joystick toward the right side of the wheelchair. Turn LEFT Move joystick toward the left side of the wheelchair. STOP Release the joystick and the wheelchair will slow to a stop. To Move Left To Move Forward To Move Backward Front of Wheelchair To Move Right Rear of Wheelchair Joystick FIGURE 5.2 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair R51™and R51LXP 28 Part No. 1106645

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SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
R51™and R51LXP
28
Part No. 1106645
Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair
±
WARNING
DO NOT operate wheelchair on an incline while in an elevated position. Otherwise,
the wheelchair may tip over and injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
The joystick is located on the joystick housing and provides smooth control of speed and
direction. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. The joystick is
spring-loaded, and automatically returns to the upright (neutral) position when released.
Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the wheelchair to move in that direction.
The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further it is pushed from the
upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. The maximum speed,
however, is limited by the speed control setting.
To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The wheelchair has
automatic speed and direction compensation to minimize corrections.
When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to drive the wheelchair as slowly
as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward. This exercise will help you learn to
utilize the full potential of the proportional control and allow you to start and stop
smoothly.
To drive the wheelchair, perform the following:
1.
Adjust speed. Refer to Speed Control Buttons
on page 30.
2.
Turn the power On. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off
on page 27.
3.
Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
FIGURE 5.2
Using the Joystick to Drive the
Wheelchair
MOVEMENT
ACTION
FORWARD
Push joystick forward, towards
the front of the wheelchair.
REVERSE
Pull joystick back, towards the
rear of the wheelchair.
Turn RIGHT
Move joystick toward the right
side of the wheelchair.
Turn LEFT
Move joystick toward the left side
of the wheelchair.
STOP
Release the joystick and the
wheelchair will slow to a stop.
To Move
Right
To Move
Forward
To Move
Left
To Move
Backward
Joystick
Front of
Wheelchair
Rear of
Wheelchair