Driving Technique - Permobil C500 Owner's Manual

Owner´s Manual Permobil C500

Driving Technique

The control system interprets your joystick movements and produces appropriate
movements of your wheelchair. You will need very little concentration to control the
wheelchair, which is especially useful if your are inexperienced. One popular tech-
nique is to simply point the joystick in the direction you want to go. The wheelchair
will "home-in" on the direction you push the joystick. Always think about driving as
flexibly as possible and avoid severe braking and avoidance maneuvers.
TURNING LEFT
NOTE
Do not perform the first test drive on your own. The test drive is of course just a check of how you
and the wheelchair function together, and you may need some assistance.
Before driving, check that the wheel lock is set in the drive position.
WARNING
Do not use the joystick as the sole support for your hand or limb - wheelchair movements and
bumps could upset your control
Always bear in mind that a high speed and extended braking distance entail an increased risk of
accidents.
We recommend the use of a positioning seat belt when driving the Permobil C500.
In the event of the wheelchair moving in an unexpected way, RELEASE THE JOYSTICK!
This action should stop the wheelchair under any circumstances.
DRIVING FORWARD
DRIVING BACKWARD
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TURNING RIGHT
Handling