Charger/Programming Input; Speed Control Buttons; Information Gauge - Invacare Pronto M41 Service Manual

SECTION 4—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

Charger/Programming Input

The charger/programming input is located at the front of the joystick housing (see Detail
"A" of FIGURE 4.3). This provides easy access for charging the wheelchair batteries. This
port also serves as the Remote Programmer Communication connection. Driving is
prevented while the system is charging.

Speed Control Buttons

The speed control buttons (tortoise button (
adjust the maximum speed.
1. To adjust the speed, perform one of the following:
• Adjust Speed in 20% Increments (5 Speed Mode) - Press the tortoise button (
or hare button (
bars in the speedometer will light.
• Adjust Speed in Smaller Increments (VSP Mode) - Perform the following steps:
i. Press and hold both the tortoise button (
joystick beeps.
ii. Perform one of the following:
• Press the tortoise button (
speed in 20% increments. The larger bars in the speedometer will light.
• Press and hold the tortoise button (
decrease/increase the speed in smaller increments. The smaller bars in the
speedometer will light.

Information Gauge

Located on the front of the joystick housing, it provides the following information to the
user on the status of the wheelchair -
1. Power is on.
2. True state-of-battery-charge, including notification of when the battery requires
charging:
A. GREEN LEDs are lit, indicating well charged batteries.
B. AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are moderately charged. Recharge
batteries before taking a long trip.
C. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Recharge batteries
as soon as possible.
The Information Gauge also serves as a system diagnostic device when a fault is detected
by the control module. A specific number of flashes of the LEDs indicate the type of fault
detected. Refer to Information Gauge Diagnostics on page 19.
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