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28F45 Issue 6
Fig. 41
Fig. 40
Adjustable speed setting
The maximum power and speed of
your wheelchair can be adjusted by
turning the power setting control
lever anticlockwise to reduce
speed, and clockwise to increase
speed, this is useful when learning
or in tight situations (Fig. 40).
Operating the control joystick
When engaging the main on/off
switch, allow a few seconds prior to
moving the joystick. This allows the
system to self check. If you move
the joystick too soon, the battery
level indicator display will flash,
disabling drive to your wheelchair.
Whilst this is not harmful to your
wheelchair, you will need to switch
off and then back on to clear the
system (Fig. 41). To steer, simply
move the joystick in the direction
you wish to go. Proceed slowly at
first, i.e., do not push the joystick
too far forwards. Anticipation of the
direction of travel is soon acquired
and correction is then made
instinctively in the same way that a
car driver always turns the steering
wheel in the direction he wants to
go, even though the car and wheel
may want to go another way. Look
ahead when you are driving, and
not at the control but do remember
that only practice will enable you to
become proficient. Brakes will
operate as soon as the joystick is
released and allowed to return to its
centre position. On level ground,
this should bring you to a halt within
one chair’s length.
Penny and Giles Integral control
Adjustable speed setting