How To Steer The Wheelchair; How The Wheelchair Reacts To Handle Movements - Invacare IDC User Manual

4. Press the drive button to start the wheelchair moving.
5. Adjust the maximum speed to match your walking pace.
You can set whether the wheelchair should travel forwards or
backwards by pressing the switchover button for forwards or reverse
gear (1). If reverse gear has been selected, the arrow (2) illuminates.

4.3.1 How to steer the wheelchair

The electronic system contained in the handle (1) registers the
movement made by the attendant's hand. Slight pressure on the
handle to the left or right is translated into a drive command for
the drive wheels so that bends can be travelled without the need
for much force.
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When reversing, make sure you know whether the
wheelchair has direct or indirect steering so that you know
in which direction you have to steer, and then in which
direction the wheelchair will actually travel. You should
initially get used to the IDC attendant control in stages so
that no hazards are posed for the wheelchair driver or
others.
4.3.2 How the wheelchair reacts to handle
movements
Steering takes place by pressing the handle to the sides. Whether you
are travelling forwards or backwards, you must touch the left-hand
side of the handle to make the wheelchair turn to the left. If you
touch the right-hand side of the handle, the wheelchair will turn to
the right.
Usage
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