Alante Jr. GP-200 Manual
Revised 060208
OPERATION Cont.
The Joystick
The joystick (see Figure 9 on page 15) controls the speed (up to the maximum limit set
by the speed control buttons) and direction of your power chair.
NOTE: When you are not pushing on the joystick, or when you release the
joystick, the joystick will automatically return to the neutral position, the
chair will decelerate, as the electromagnetic brakes are applied, and come
to a smooth stop.
Pushing the joystick away from the neutral (center) position will move your
Alante Jr.
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in the direction that the joystick is pushed
.
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The farther forward or backward you push the joystick, the faster your power chair
will go.
To operate your power chair, gently push the joystick in the direction in which
you want to travel.
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Gentle operation of the joystick will provide you with smoother changes in speed
and direction.
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Sharp or jerky operation of the joystick will result in quick and drastic changes in
direction and speed.
The Joystick Display
The joystick display (see Figure 9 on page 15) is a multifunctional visual display.
This display provides three types of information.
1. On/Off status
2. Battery charge level
3. Fault diagnostics
1. On/Off Status
When you turn on the power to your
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, the LED array will light up
(see Figure 9 on page 15).
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If the LED array is not lit, the controller and the power chair are not in
operating mode.
