Activeforever Invacare Pronto M41 Power Wheelchair with Semi Recline Seat - Manual (Page 30)

SECTION 6—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 30 Part No. 1143206
Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.2.
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 speed control setting.
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:
1. Adjust the speed. Refer to Speed Control Buttons on page 32.
2. Turn the power on. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 29.
3. Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
FIGURE 6.2 Using the Joystick to Drive the
Wheelchair
NOTE: For specific information about the joystick installed on the wheelchair, refer to MK5 SPJ‐
INT Joystick Switches and Indicators on page 31.
MOVEMENT ACTION
FORWARD Push joystick forward, towards
the front of the wheelchair.
REVERSE Pull joystick back, towards the
rear of the wheelchair.
Turn RIGHT Move joystick toward the right
side of the wheelchair.
Turn LEFT Move joystick toward the left side
of the wheelchair.
STOP Release the joystick and the
wheelchair will quickly slow down.
To Move
Right
To Move
Forward
To Move
Left
To Move
Backward
Joystick
Front of
Wheelchair
Rear of Wheelchair