HOSS Jr. - Owner's Manual 17
For your first ride, we recommend the following.
When possible, always work with your dealer or therapist to learn how to use your wheelchair.
Different chairs have different adjustable features such as spring suspension, programmable controllers,
front anti-tips, footrest height & angle, length adjustments and arm adjustments etc.
Work with your dealer to make sure the wheelchair is specifically fitted to YOUR needs.
1. Make sure the area is a flat, hard, smooth, open and free of obstacles.
2. Make sure your lap belt is securely fastened and the seat is securely locked.
3. Turn the SPEED setting knob to low.
4. Depress the power switch to turn the power switch to ON.
5. Push the control knob forward to go forward.
6. Steer the chair in different directions to get a feel for how the controls operate.
7. SLOWLY rotate the SPEED setting knob clockwise up from the slow position.
Rotate the knob until the desired top speed is reached. Remember, power compen
sation will automatically gives you more power and allows you to keep a slower
speed should you need it.
8. Release the control knob to come to a stop. Take note of how the braking
feels. The clicking you might hear upon starting, and shortly after releasing the
control knob is the Electric Brake disengaging and engaging.
9. Push the control knob backwards to thumb to go backward. There is a forty-five
percent (60%) reduction in speed in the reverse direction Without any change in the
SPEED setting knob. Always make sure the area is clear behind you before backing up.
10. Remember to turn the power button OFF (no visible lights) when not driving, or
getting on or off the wheelchair.
Speed controller characteristics are pre-set for the average rider. The anti-tip wheels are normally
positioned approximately two inches off the ground (with a rider in the chair) but may be adjusted in
height downward by your dealer. Because
Hoss Jr.
is a "midi" (3/4) drive chair the anti-tip wheels
are normally only used when braking going forward down a steep incline. Reducing this setting
causes the powerchair to tilt forward at a lesser angle before resting on the anti-tip wheels if you
decelerate rapidly while going down a hill. The normal adjustment should allow the
Hoss Jr.
to
easily climb a 2 1/2 inch obstacle.
Warning
The
Hoss Jr.
is designed for high maneuverability but use caution when encountering obstacles.
Failure to drive cautiously can result in tipping and/or collisions which may cause physical harm.
When approaching an obstacle, keep your speed at a minimum and maintain a safe distance from that
object. Avoid all small objects on the ground. The wheelchair's ground clearance may be less than the
size of the object. Running over an object or into a depression could cause overturning, or damage to
the wheelchair.
NEVER
ride the unit near platforms, stairs, ledges, curbs or in any other potentially
dangerous situation as severe injury can occur.
