14
HOSS Jr. - Owner's Manual
Operating the
Hoss Jr.
Controls for
Hoss Jr's
operation are located on the arm mounted joystick console and the power
module mounted to the frame. Become familiar with all controls with the power button in the OFF
position. Each is described in the following section
Joystick Console
1. TURNING THE POWER ON
Press the Power button. All indicators will flash briefly.
The current state of battery charge will be displayed and the powerchair may be operated as normal.
Note:
If the SHARK is turned on while the joystick is out of neutral, an OONAPU fault will be
displayed - refer to table on page 26. Release the joystick back to neutral and the fault will
disappear.
OONAPU (Out Of Neutral At Power Up) is a feature that prevents SHARK for driving if the joystick
is out of neutral when SHARK is turned on or an inhibit condition removed.
This feature prevents sudden and unexpected powerchair movements.
1.1 TURNING THE POWER OFF
Press the Power button. The LED's will turn off.
Note:
Alternatively, SHARK may a be placed into a Lock Mode. This may be preferable to turning
the power off if leaving the powerchair at a place where unauthorized persons may attempt to use
the powerchair.
2. SPEED SETTING KNOB
The speed knob is used to adjust the top speed of the
chair without a loss of power. It ranges from slow to fast. A low setting (smallest mark on
the knob upward) should be used indoors on in tight areas where speed is not required. A
higher setting of medium to fast (larger marks on the knob upward) can be used outdoors
and in open areas where higher speeds are manageable. PLEASE NOTE: This drive system
has a power compensation feature which allows you to leave the knob set at a lower speed on
a ramp, incline, or soft surface and still maintain sufficient power.
3. BATTERY INDICATOR.
The SHARK Information Gauge (located on the
joystick console) is the primary source of user feedback. It displays every possible status
that SHARK may have.
True state-of-battery-charge, including notification of when the battery desperately requires
charging.
•
Any green
LED's lit indicates
well-charged
batteries.
• If
only amber and red
LED's are lit, the batteries are
moderately charged
.
Recharge before undertaking a long trip.
• If
only red
LED's are lit the batteries are running out of charge.
Recharge
as soon
as possible.