M61 Wheelchairs; Using The Joystick To Drive The Wheelchair - Invacare Pronto M50 Owner's Manual

M61 Wheelchairs

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
1. To turn the power On by pressing the
On/Off button.
NOTE: After turning power on, the battery
gauge indicators will light briefly. One (1) of
the following will occur after that:
• The current battery charge will be indicated
on the information gauge display.
• Lock Mode will be indicated by all LEDs
flashing briefly and the information gauge
LEDs chasing slowly from right to left. If
this occurs, press the horn button two (2)
times within ten (10) seconds to unlock the
joystick.
2. Turning the power Off can be achieved
by pressing the On/Off button.
NOTE: If the joystick has been programmed for lock mode, holding the On/Off button down for
four (4) seconds will lock the joystick. The LEDs will flash briefly and the horn will sound a short
beep.

Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair

DO NOT operate wheelchair on an incline while in an elevated position. Otherwise,
the wheelchair may tip over and injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3.
The joystick 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 chair to move in that direction.
The joystick has proportional control, meaning that the further it is pushed from the
upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves or the seat elevates/lowers.
The maximum speed, however, is limited by the speed setting.
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.
Part No. 1125085
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
FIGURE 5.2 Turning the Power On/Off -
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Pronto® M50™, M51™and M61™with SureStep™
Information
Gauge Display
On/Off
Button
M61 Wheelchairs