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Weekly Checks
Electrical Brakes:
Daily Checks
Joystick: With the control system switched off, check that the joystick is not bent or damaged
and that it returns to center when you release it. If there is a problem do not use
your wheelchair and contact your dealer.
Cables: Check condition of all cables for damage.
Joystick Gaiter: Check the thin rubber gaiter around the base of the joystick for damage or
splitting. Check visually only, do not handle the gaiter.
Mounting: Make sure the controller is securely fixed to your wheelchair. Do not over tighten
any screws.
Precautions For Use
The VR2 control system has been designed with the user's safety as the prime consideration.
It incorporates many sophisticated self-test features which search for potential problems at a
cycle of 100 times per second. If the control system detects a problem either in its own circuits,
or in the wheelchair's electrical system, it may decide to halt the wheelchair depending on the
severity of the problem. The VR2 is designed to maximize the user's safety under all normal
conditions.
In spite of its sophistication, the VR2 cannot take into account circumstances which put the
wheelchair and/or the controller outside of their specified operation conditions, and so it is
important that the user follows the precautions below:
1. Do not drive the wheelchair:
A. Beyond restrictions indicated in the wheelchair user manual, for example maximum
inclines, curb height etc.
This test should be carried out on a level floor with at least one meter
clear space around the wheelchair.
Check that after 1 second the battery gauge remains on or flashes slowly.
Push the joystick slowly forwards until you hear the electrical brakes
operate. The chair may start to move.
Immediately release the joystick, you must be able to hear each electrical
brake operate within a few seconds.
Repeat the test three times, pushing the joystick backwards, lift and right
respectively.
If your wheelchair is fitted with lights, turn indicators or seat adjustment
actuator, checks the operation of these.
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