E&J GF0600050REVE06 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
14 GF0600050RevE06, August 2006 Everest with Captain Seat Owner's Manual
V OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all safety precautions before operating your wheelchair.
1. Charge the batteries fully before use. For battery installation and charging information, refer to Sec-
tion VII, BATTERIES.
2. Engage the drive wheels by turning the drive engagement levers to the outside. See the labels that
specify ON and OFF on the cowl next to the drive engagement levers; ON for engaged, and OFF
for disengaged. e drive engagement levers are located:
Front wheel drive: Toward the front of the wheelchair. Drive engagement levers are pointing
toward the rear of the wheelchair when engaged and inward when disengaged.
Rear wheel drive: Toward the rear of the wheelchair. Drive engagement levers are pointing to-
ward the front of the wheelchair when engaged and inward when disengaged.
3. With the joystick in neutral, turn the hand control ON/OFF button ON.
4. Adjust to a low speed or drive profile (if drive profiles have been programmed).
5. Move the joystick gently in the direction in which you wish to travel. If you desire a higher speed,
adjust the speed/profile increase button.
6. To stop the wheelchair, release the joystick to the neutral (center) position. e control system will
bring the wheelchair to a smooth stop. Upon stopping, electromechanical park brakes will engage to
prevent the wheelchair from rolling.
7. Attempting to overcome a stall condition may trip the circuit breaker located in the base end cover.
In the event of an overload, the circuit breaker button will pop out. To reset the circuit breaker, push
the button in.
Front wheel drive: e base end cover / circuit breaker is located at the rear of the wheelchair.
Rear wheel drive: e base end cover / circuit breaker is located at the front of the wheelchair.