Using The Joystick To Drive The Wheelchair - Invacare Pronto M71 Jr. with SureStep Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
The joystick is located on the joystick housing and 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 wheelchair to move in that direction.
The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that the further it is pushed from the
upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. The maximum speed,
however, is limited by the setting of the speed-control knob.
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.
To drive the wheelchair, perform the following:
1. Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting.
2. Turn the power On. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 30.
3. Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
MOVEMENT
FORWARD Push joystick forward, towards
the front of the wheelchair.
REVERSE Pull joystick back, towards the
rear of the wheelchair.
Turn RIGHT Move joystick toward the right
side of the wheelchair.
Turn LEFT Move joystick toward the left side
of the wheelchair.
STOP Release the joystick and the
wheelchair will slow to a stop.
NOTE: For specific information about the joystick installed on the wheelchair, refer to one of these
procedures:
• SPJ+, MK6i SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators on
page 34.
• MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators on page 36.
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ACTION
31
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
To Move
Left
To Move
Backward
Rear of
Wheelchair
FIGURE 5.2 Using the Joystick to Drive the
Wheelchair
Pronto
To Move
Forward
Front of
Wheelchair
To Move
Right
Joystick
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