Summit HP-1S - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
The power wheelchair is simple to operate. However, we recommend that you read
carefully the following instructions to become familiarized with your new vehicle.
A Word of Caution:
Before you turn the power on, always be aware of the environment that surrounds you to
select your desired speed. For indoor environments we recommend that you select the
slowest speed setting. For outdoor operation of this vehicle we recommend that you
select a speed that is comfortable for you to control it safely.
The following steps are required to operate your vehicle safely with the controller (Fig. 14):
A. Driving:
1. Controller ON/OFF Switch
Press the ON/OFF button (I/O) switch located in front of
the joystick to activate your power wheelchair. The
battery condition meter will light up to indicate the
current charge of your batteries. Pressing the ON/OFF
button again will deactivate the controller.
2. Speed Control
The speed control knob allows you to set the forward
speed to your desired setting. Turning the speed
control knob clockwise will set the speed at the faster settings while turning it
counter-clockwise will set the speed at slower settings. The controller sets the
reverse speed, acceleration and deceleration proportionally and automatically for
your safety.
3. Joystick
The joystick controls the direction and speed of your vehicle. Pointing the oystick
away from the neutral position, (center), will move the vehicle in the direction where
the joystick is pointing. The farther away (forward/backward) the joystick is from the
neutral position, the faster the vehicle will go. The farther away to the right/left the
joystick is pointing, the sharper the turn of the vehicle will be. To operate the
vehicle, gently push the oystick in the direction you want to go. Returning the
joystick to its neutral position, (center), will reduce the speed and stop the vehicle
by automatically applying the electromagnetic brakes.
Note:
B
After pressing the controller ON/OFF switch, allow two seconds to elapse before
engaging the joystick. This is a safety feature to prevent sudden starts.
B
Gentle operation of the joystick will result in smoother transitions in speed and
direction, while sharp operation of the joystick will result in drastic transitions in
direction and velocity.
B
When the wheelchair is in operation, the surface of the controller may become
slightly hot.
B
In case of emergency, let go of the joystick and the chair will come to a stop.
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Joystick
Battery
Condition
Meter
ON/OFF
Switch
Speed
Control
Knob
Fig. 14
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