HOSS - Owner's Manual 19
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. Depress the power switch to turn the power switch to ON.
4. Press and release the mode botton until thedisplay indicates that you are in profile 1.
(Profile 1 is the slowest setting and profile 5 is the fastest).
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. Press and release the mode button to allow you to drive the chair in profiles 2, 3, 4 and 5.
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 go backward. There is a 60% reduction in speed in the
reverse direction. 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 1/2" off the ground (with a rider in the chair) but may be adjusted in
height. Because your power wheelchair 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 power-
chair to tilt forward at a lesser angle before resting on the anti-tip wheels if you decelerate rapidly
while going down a hill. See specification page for maximum obstacle climbing capability.
Warning
The power wheelchair 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.
