Invacare R51LXP Owners Manual - Page 30
Speed Control Buttons, Joystick, Charger/Programming Input, Service Indicator
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SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 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 ( joystick beeps. ii. Perform one of the following: ) and hare button ( ) until the • 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 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 electronics manual supplied with wheelchair for a listing of the flash codes and what they indicate. R51™and R51LXP 30 Part No. 1106645