Invacare User guide Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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12.11 ACS Dual Control Operation
The Powerchair may be controlled by the user or by an attendant. Press the ON/OFF Switch on the
user control. All battery gauge indicators will light briefly, then either the current battery charge. The
Powerchair can then be switched between attendant or user control using the switch located on the
attendant control. The attendant can adjust the chairs speed using the speed dial and control
direction using the joystick. 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
NOTE
Actuator can only adjusted from the user control.
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.
Joystick
Speed Dial
User /
Attendant
Switch