Driving Technique - Permobil C400 Owner's Manual

Owner´s Manual Permobil C400
4. The speed of the wheelchair is adjusted continuously by the joystick being
moved different distances forward and backward respectively. The wheel-
chair's electronics make creep driving possible over edges (max. 2.4 in.).
You can drive up to the edge, and then carefully drive over it.

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.
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