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6.14 Powered Seating
Warning -
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It is possible to reverse the direction of an actuator relative to
the direction of the joystick. Ensure you know which direction to
move the joystick for the desired operation. Failure to do so may
result in damage and/or injury.
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Powered seat functions can be operated in "latched" mode. To
stop a latched seat function before the end of travel, operate the
joystick in the reverse direction.
Please refer to Section 7 for details of your hand control
Powered adjustable backrest:
WARNING - Lowering the backrest by an angle of greater than 15°
from vertical alters the balance of your wheelchair. Never exceed 15°
of recline when on any gradient or when driving your wheelchair.
VR2 Control
To recline the backrest angle:
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Push the mode button to select actuator mode
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Operate the joystick left or right to select the actuator required
(actuator 1 or actuator 2). Selection is indicated via the lighting of
the orange LED adjacent to the desired actuator number.
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Operate the joystick in the forward or rearward direction to move
the backrest up or down.
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Release the joystick when the desired angle is reached.
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To return to drive mode, press the mode button again.
Once the back is fully reclined or raised do not hold the joystick in its
operating position as this could damage the actuator.
Quickie Direct Actuator Control Box (Fig. 53 & 83)
To recline the backrest angle:
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Push the relevant toggle switch into the forward position.
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Release the toggle switch when the desired angle is reached.
Once the back is fully reclined or raised do not hold the switch in its
operating position as this could damage the actuator.
Powered seat lift:
The seat can lift up to 30 cm by operating it through your
control system.
WARNING - Operating the powered lift from its lowest position will
bring the chair into "creep mode", moving it below will allow full
speed.
Quickie VR2 Control:
To operate the powered lift
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Push the mode button to select actuator mode
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Operate the joystick left or right to select the actuator required
(actuator 1 or actuator 2). Selection is indicated via the lighting of
the orange LED adjacent to the desir ed actuator number.
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Operate the joystick in the forward or rearward direction to move
the lift up or down.
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Release the joystick when the desired angle is reached.
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To return to drive mode, press the actuator button again.
Once the lift is fully raised or in its lowest position do not hold the
joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator.
Quickie Direct Actuator Control Box (Fig. 53 & 83)
To lift the seat:
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Operate the relevant toggle switch in the forward or rearward
direction to move the lift up or down.
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Release the switch when the desired height is reached.
Once the lift is fully raised or in its lowest position do not hold the
switch in its operating position as this could damage the actuator.
Powered seat tilt:
The seat can tilt up to 30° by operating it through your
control system.
Quickie VR2 Control
To operate the powered tilt
•
Push the mode button to select actuator mode
•
Operate the joystick left or right to select the actuator required
(actuator 1 or actuator 2). Selection is indicated via the lighting of
the orange LED adjacent to the desired actuator number.
•
Operate the joystick in the forward or rearward direction to move
the tilt forward or backward.
•
Release the joystick when the desired angle is reached.
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To return to drive mode, press the actuator button again.
Once the seat is fully tilted or in its lowest position do not hold the
joystick in its operat ing position as this could damage the actuator.
Quickie Direct Actuator Control Box (Fig. 83)
To tilt the seat
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Operate the relevant toggle switch in the forward or rearward
direction to move the Tilt up or down.
•
Release the switch when the desired angle is reached.
Once the seat is fully tilted or in the lowest position do not hold the
switch in its operating position as this could damage the actuator.
Fig. 83
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