Controls - Seat Lift - Rascal Rhythm SL Owners Manual & Service Record

Controls – Seat Lift
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The Rascal Rhythm
functionality and controls to allow the user to elevate
their sitting position using the Joystick Controller.
(see Fig.2)
Before attempting to raise or lower the seat, make
sure that the Powerchair is on level ground, not
moving and that FREEWHEEL mode is not
engaged. User should be sitting comfortably with
feet on the footrest.
To raise the seat:
1. Press either of the seat actuator mode button (8)
on the Joystick Assembly (Fig.2). The Powerchair
drive function will now be suspended.
2. Pull the Joystick Lever (7) (Fig.2) towards you
and the Powerchair seat will start to rise. When the
desired height is reached, release the Joystick
Lever and press the Seat Actuator button once
again (8). Drive function will now be enabled. The
maximum speed of the Powerchair will be limited
with the seat in a raised position. This is to maintain
stability performance. See (Fig.3) for the seat in its
highest position.
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To lower the seat:
1. Press the seat actuator mode button (1) on the
joystick (see Fig.2). The Powerchair drive will now
be suspended.
2. Push the joystick (arrowed in Fig.2) away from
you and the Powerchair seat will start to lower.
When the desired height is reached, release the
joystick and press the actuator mode button once
again. Drive will now be enabled. The maximum
speed of the Powerchair will be limited with the seat
in a raised position. This is to maintain stability
performance. The seat must be in the lowest
position to enable driving at full speed - see Fig.5
Pg. 10 for the seat in its lowest position.
If at any time you wish to halt the raising or
lowering of the seat, simply allow the joystick to
return to its neutral position.
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Warning!
NEVER raise or lower the seat if there
are any obstructions between the power-base and
the underside of the seat - there is a risk of
damage and or injury as a pinch point exists
between the seat and the mounting frame of the
power-base. Always check before actuating the
seat controls.
Warning!
NEVER modify any of the controls as
this will not only invalidate guarantees, but more
importantly it may lead to serious injury.
Warning!
NEVER attempt to rotate the seat
whilst operating the Seat Lift function.
Warning!
NEVER attempt to use the Seat Lift
function when in FREEWHEEL mode.
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