Using the horn – Invacare At'm User Manual
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SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
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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 switch to the appropriate setting.
2. Turn the power on. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 24.
3. Move the joystick in the following manner:
USING THE HORN
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
1. Press the horn button located on the joystick housing.
FIGURE 5.1 - OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR
MOVEMENT
ACTION
FORWARD
Push forward on the joystick.
REVERSE
Pull back on the joystick.
Turn RIGHT
Move the joystick RIGHT.
Turn LEFT
Move the joystick LEFT.
STOP
Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down.
Information
Gauge
On/Off
Switch
Horn
Joystick
To Controller
Speed
Control Knob
Multi-Function
Charger Port
Horn
On/Off Switch
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