Summary of Contents for DSI Scott System Driving Control
- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL Scott System Driving Control Chrysler Town & Country MINI-VAN 10/29/10 DRIVING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED 1/19...
- Page 2 CONTENTS I. Introductory Information ....................DSI's Commitment to You ..................About the Warranties ....................View of system ......................Safety Precautions ..................... II. Using and Understanding the System ................About the System ...................... System Design Features ..................... System Controls......................III. Driving the Van with the System ..................
- Page 3 VI. Repairs and Troubleshooting..................Brake system......................Steering function ....................... Secondary controls ....................Dsi tie-down description ................... Dsi tie-down trouble shooting ................... 10/29/10 DRIVING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED 3/19...
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Page 4: Introductory Information
DSI'S COMMITMENT TO YOU Driving Systems Incorporated (DSI) is the foremost developer of adapted vehicles. Since 1967, DSI has produced safe and reliable vehicle for their clients and has provided service and maintenance to allow continued satisfaction. The Driving System (Scott System) van control equipment has been designed and installed in your van to provide a specific means of operating a van for a particular individual. - Page 5 All equipment and modifications must be inspected by DSI or an approved DSI dealer every six (6) months for the warranty to remain effective. Use of the equipment by people other than those specifically authorized and instructed by an employee of dSi, or a driver trainer voids warranty.
- Page 6 Return your DSI van to your selling agency. Please give him as much advance notice as possible. You must allow a reasonable time for repairs. IF YOU ARE TRAVELING: Call DSI for further instructions to honor this warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: •...
- Page 7 · Unusual noises or movements should be immediately inspected by a dSi dealer. · Inspect the dSi van prior to each use. If an unsafe condition exists, do not use it. Return it to dSi for repair. · Keep others clear of the DSI equipment when it is being operated. This includes service animals.
- Page 8 System design features The DSI van control equipment has been designed in such a way that a small amount of force and motion can safely and conveniently manage the driving controls of a van.
- Page 9 90° position. Any increase in brake travel is usually the result of rear brake shoe wear. DSI recommends the rear brakes be manually adjusted or adjusted by deliberate use of the self-adjusting feature of the General Motors brake system (see your vehicle’s owner’s manual).
- Page 10 Maintenance of the valve normally requires only cleaning, polishing, re-lubrication and replacement of the quad rings. This should be done only by a DSI authorized dealer. If it must be done by a local mechanic, the recommended lubricant is moly-disulphide grease, which is resistant to heat/cold, water and oxidation.
- Page 11 IV. OPERATING THE VAN WITH THE DSI SYSTEM Entering the Van Fully open power door Deploy folded ramp or slide out ramp to floor level. Enter van per the owners manual for the mini van modifier. The driving position 1) Move wheelchair into driving position.
- Page 12 - Be certain vehicle is safely parked before exiting. Warning Improper use of this DSI van can result in personal injury. User must read and follow operating instructions in Owner Manual. Additional copies of Owner Manual are available from DRIVING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED.
- Page 13 V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM Reading the Gauges Meter-readings The gauges on the added instrument panel of the system help the driver monitor the operational status of the system. The meters should stay within the following defined values: A button marked with a battery symbol controls all L.E.D.
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- Page 15 The stock ignition system (other than the push button operation) is unaltered. The DSI electrical control system is simply a way of accessing dash and steering column electrical controls and relocating them so the driver can comfortably operate them.
- Page 16 This buzzer is mounted under the dash on the driver’s side. DSI always recommends the driver test his/her chair lock by briefly attempting to back the wheelchair out of the tiedown to test the successful locking of the wheelchair into the tiedown. It is possible for the warning buzzer to sound if the wheelchair tiedown is not properly adjusted.
- Page 17 VI. Repairs and troubleshooting The Brake System The DSI brake system really just pulls on the stock brake pedal using a vacuum servo system. All brake equipment behind the servo is stock. What the driver feels when the steering column is pulled back, is really the internal workings of the brake servo valve.
- Page 18 -Stretched or dirty power Return vehicle to OEM Dealer Steering assist “skips” steering pump belt. For new steering belt, Return vehicle to DSI Dealer Steering control is not centered -Change in wheel alignment Return vehicle to OEM Dealer or local alignment shop...
- Page 19 The reliability and serviceability of this system has been proven over the last 25 years. Should there be a problem with any function, the problem is limited to that function. If there is a problem with the Secondary controls, other than a burned out bulb, the vehicle should be returned to the DSI Dealer.
- Page 20 Check front tires Wheelchair is not being retained -Vacuum motor on tie-down up Return vehicle to DSI Dealer by lock down mechanism right is bent and doesn’t let the hook drop down into the locked position.
- Page 21 4. Two switches on the push button are marked O.E.M./DSI steering #1 and #2. First press the #1 button when this button lights up it is on, and it is in the O.E.M. position. Then press the #2 button.
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