Invacare User guide Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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12.2 Shark Operation
Seated in your Powerchair. Press the ON/OFF Switch. All battery gauge indicators will light briefly,
then either the current battery charge or lock mode will be indicated. The user can adjust the chair’s
top speed to suit their preferences and environment. The currently selected top speed is shown on
the Speedometer and can be adjusted using the “Increased Speed” (Hare) and “Decrease Speed”
(Tortoise) buttons. As already indicated, the electronic controller of your powerchair is programmable.
It means the way in which the Powerchair behaves can be changed and adjusted according to your
requirements and wishes. Contact your INVACARE supplier/dealer for programming requirments
Freewheel Operation (see 11.1)
To push the Powerchair by hand in the event of a fault or
battery failure, or simply to move it WITH NO OCCUPANT in
it, the two motor/gearbox units can be declutched from the
rear wheels. First ensure that power is switched OFF on the
joystick box.
CAUTION
Freewheel operation is only intended for short-term use
in SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, NOT as a regular or
permanent mode of Powerchair movement. In freewheel
mode the Powerchair is NOT secured by the
electromagnetic brakes, as both brake systems are out
of action during this time.
Power On/Off
Fast
Joystick
Slow
Horn
Seat Function