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Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair

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SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair The joystick is located at the front of the joystick housing and provides smooth control of speed and direction. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. The joystick is spring-loaded, and automatically returns to the upright (neutral) position when released. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the wheelchair to move in that direction. The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further it is pushed from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. The maximum speed, however, is limited by the setting of the speed-control knob. To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The wheelchair has automatic speed and direction compensation to minimize corrections. When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to drive the wheelchair as slowly as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward. This exercise will help you learn to utilize the full potential of the proportional control and allow you to start and stop smoothly. To drive the wheelchair, perform the following steps: 1. Perform one of the following: • MKIV-A and MKIV-RII Joysticks - Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting. • MKIV-A+ Joysticks - Select the desired drive program. 2. Turn the power on. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 47. 3. Maneuver the joystick in the following manner: MOVEMENT ACTION Forward Reverse Turn Left Turn Right Stop Push forward on the joystick. Pull back on the joystick. Move the joystick right. Move the joystick left. Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down. NOTE: For specific information about the joystick installed on the wheelchair, refer to one of these procedures: • MKIV-A Joystick Switches and Indicators on page 56. • MKIV-A+ Joystick Switches and Indicators on page 59. • MKIV-RII Joystick Switches and Indicators on page 61. 3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs 48 Part No 1134791

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SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs
48
Part No 1134791
Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair
The joystick is located at the front of the joystick housing and provides smooth control of
speed and direction. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. The
joystick is spring-loaded, and automatically returns to the upright (neutral) position
when released. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the wheelchair to move in
that direction.
The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further it is pushed from the
upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. The maximum speed,
however, is limited by the setting of the speed-control knob.
To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The wheelchair has
automatic speed and direction compensation to minimize corrections.
When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to drive the wheelchair as slowly
as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward. This exercise will help you learn to
utilize the full potential of the proportional control and allow you to start and stop
smoothly.
To drive the wheelchair, perform the following steps:
1.
Perform one of the following:
•
MKIV-A and MKIV-RII Joysticks
- Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate
setting.
•
MKIV-A+ Joysticks
- Select the desired drive program.
2.
Turn the power on. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off
on page 47.
3.
Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
NOTE: For specific information about the joystick installed on the wheelchair, refer to one of these
procedures:
•
MKIV-A Joystick Switches and Indicators
on page 56.
•
MKIV-A+ Joystick Switches and Indicators
on page 59.
•
MKIV-RII Joystick Switches and Indicators
on page 61.
MOVEMENT
ACTION
Forward
Push forward on the joystick.
Reverse
Pull back on the joystick.
Turn Left
Move the joystick right.
Turn Right
Move the joystick left.
Stop
Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down.