Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M61 - Manual (Page 30)

SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 30 Part No 1125085
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 29.
3. Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
FIGURE 5.2 Using the Joystick to Drive the
Wheelchair
NOTE: For specific information about the joystick installed on the wheelchair, refer to SPJ+ and
SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators on page 33.
Adjusting the Speed
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3.
1. Perform one of the following:
• Adjust Speed in 20% Increments (5 Speed Mode) ‐ Press the tortoise button ( )
or hare button ( ) to decrease/increase the speed in 20% increments. The larger
bars in the speedometer will light.
• Adjust Speed in Smaller Increments (VSP Mode) ‐ Perform the following steps:
i. Press and hold both the tortoise button ( ) and hare button ( ) until the
joystick beeps.
ii. Perform one of the following:
• Press the tortoise button ( ) or hare button ( ) to decrease/increase the
speed in 20% increments. The larger bars in the speedometer will light.
• Press and hold the tortoise button ( ) or hare button ( ) to decrease/
increase the speed in smaller increments. The smaller bars in the
speedometer will light.
MOVEMENT ACTION
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.
To Move
Right
To Move
Forward
To Move
Left
To Move
Backward
Joystick
Front of
Wheelchair
Rear of
Wheelchair