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4.7 Handling the con-
trol unit
The position of the control unit can be
adapted to the lower arm length of the
user. The control unit can also be de-
tached for transportation or storage and
can be laid on the seat or stored sepa-
rately.
!
Attention:
Switch off the control unit and pull
out the security plug before adjust-
ing/detaching the control unit (Fig.
12).
4.7.1 Functional description
You will find a detailed description of the
keys and symbols in the
operating man-
ual for control units
.
4.7.2 Positioning of the control
unit
Slacken the clamping screw (Fig. 13/
➀
)
under the armrest by approx. one turn.
Move the control unit into the desired
position. Tighten the clamping screw
(Fig. 13/
➀
).
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4.6.3 Decelerating/stopping the
wheelchair
The wheelchair stops when you let go
of the joystick (Fig. 11/
➀
).
Move the joystick slowly back to the cen-
tre position (zero position) for a dosed
braking (Fig. 11/
➀
). Always ensure an
adequate braking distance when apply-
ing the wheelchair brakes.
4.6.4 Braking distance
The braking distance is dependent on
the driving surface condition and the
speed, the shortest braking distance is
approx. imately 1.0 m for the 6 km/h
version and
approx. imately 2m for the 10 km/h-
version.
!
Attention:
Brake early enough when approach-
ing persons or obstacles.
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