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5 Operating Instructions
The speed and direction of the power chair is controlled with by the joystick
Turn on your power chair (see section Error! Reference source not found.)
Use the joystick to control the speed and direction of travel
At times, particularly during high acceleration on inclines, not all of the 4 castor wheels will
contact the ground. This is a normal part of the chairs operation; if at anytime you feel
uncomfortable, reduce your acceleration rate or speed.
5.1 Performance adjustments
Performance adjustments to your power chair should only be made by professionals of the
healthcare field, or by persons fully conversant with both this process and the driver’s
capabilities.
WARNING! Changing the performance settings could adversely affect your
power chair. You may cause injury to yourself and to others.
STOP! Incorrect settings could cause damage to the chair and to surrounding
property.
5.2 Positioning
If your power chair was configured at your Magic Mobility Dealer, please consult your health
care professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment. Some
adjustments may degrade your power chair’s performance and safety by changing its centre
of gravity.
5.3 Freewheel Mode – pushing the power chair
Located on each side of the chair, in front of each drive wheel is a motor release lever (see
Figure 4). To disengage the built-in or “running” brakes simply push the down levers on each
side.
Figure 4 - Motors engaged / disengaged
The wheelchair controls will not function and the “status” light on the joystick will flash when
the chair is in free-wheel mode. This feature has been intentionally incorporated to protect
the user from unsafe situations. These levers are intended for use by the attendant.
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