SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
TDX™ Wheelchairs 40 Part No 1143150
Speed Control Buttons
The speed control buttons (tortoise button ( ) and hare button ( )) are used to set and
adjust the maximum speed.
1. To adjust the speed, perform one of the following:
• Adjust Speed in 20% Increments (5 Speed Mode) - Press the tortoise button ( )
or hare button ( ) to decrease/increase the speed in 20% increments. The larger
bars in the speedometer will light.
• Adjust Speed in Smaller Increments (VSP Mode) - Perform the following steps:
i. Press and hold both the tortoise button ( ) and hare button ( ) until the
joystick beeps.
ii. Perform one of the following:
• Press the tortoise button ( ) or hare button ( ) to decrease/increase the
speed in 20% increments. The larger bars in the speedometer will light.
• Press and hold the tortoise button ( ) or hare button ( ) to decrease/
increase the speed in smaller increments. The smaller bars in the
speedometer will light.
Joystick
The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further the joystick is
pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair or seat moves. Your
top speed, however, is limited by the programmed settings.
To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The wheelchair has
automatic speed and direction compensation to minimize corrections.
Charger/Programming Input
The charger/programming input is located at the front of the joystick housing. This
provides easy access for charging the wheelchair batteries. This port also serves as the
Remote Programmer Communication connection. Driving is prevented while the system
is charging.
Service Indicator
The AMBER service indicator will light when an error or fault occurs. Refer to Service
Indicator Light Diagnostics on page 34 for a listing of the flash codes and what they
indicate.