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SECTION 4—JOYSTICK DESCRIPTIONS

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On/Off Button

This button is located at the front of the joystick housing. It is used to turn the wheelchair

on and off, to remove the joystick from sleep mode (if programmed) and to lock or unlock

the joystick (if programmed).

Speedometer

The speedometer is used to show the maximum speed. The right-most LED indicates

current maximum speed setting. The bottom left GREEN LED flashes to indicate that the

joystick is in speed limit mode. Speed limit mode limits the drive speed to a pre-

programmed value, typically when the seat has been elevated and the wheelchair is

required to drive at 20% speed.

Speed Control Buttons

The speed control buttons (tortoise button ( ) and hare button ( )) are used to set and

adjust the maximum speed.

1. To adjust the speed, 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.

Mode Button

NOTE: The mode button is present on the SPJ+ w/ACC joystick only.

Press the mode button to switch from driving mode to elevate mode. Refer to the

wheelchair owner’s manual for elevating seat operating instructions.

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