Turning The Power On/Off; Using The Joystick To Drive The Wheelchair - Invacare TDX SP User Manual

6.2 Turning the Power On/Off

SPJ+ Joysticks
1. To turn the power On, perform one of the following steps:
Joystick
CMPJ+
SPJ+
2. Turning the power Off can be achieved by performing one of
the following steps:
Joystick
CMPJ+
SPJ+
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CMPJ+ Joysticks
Action
Move the On/Off switch B
Forward to the On position.
Press the On/Off button A.
Action
Move the On/Off switch B
Back to the Off position.
Press the On/Off button A.

6.3 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair

The joystick is located on 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
setting of the speed-control knob.
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 speed control knob to the appropriate setting.
2. Turn the power On. Refer to 6.2 Turning the Power On/Off,
page 35.
3. Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
Wheelchair Operation
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