Shoprider UL8W36, User Manual

3/13/2008 

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Locking/Unlocking the VSI Joystick 
 
LOCK MODE:

 The VSI controller can be locked to prevent 

unauthorized use. The locking method is achieved through a 
sequence of key presses and joystick movements, as detailed below. 
 
To lock Powerchair controller: 

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  While the controller is switched on, depress and hold the on/off 

button. 

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  After 1 second the controller will bleep. Now release the on/off 

button. 

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  Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps. 

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  Push the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps. 

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  Release the joystick, there will be a long bleep. 

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  The Powerchair controller is now locked. 

 
To unlock the Powerchair controller: 

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  Use the on/off button to switch the controller on. The maximum 

speed/profile indicator will be rippling up and down. 

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  Push the joystick forward until the controller bleeps. 

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  Push the joystick in reverse until the controller bleeps. 

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  Release the joystick, there will be a long bleep. 

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  The Powerchair is now unlocked. 

SLEEP MODE:

 If the controller is left on and not used for more than 

ten minutes, the controller will automatically “go to sleep”. This is 
recognized by a slow intermittent flash of the battery indicator lights. 
Simply turn the controller off and back on to reset. 

 
Always leave the chair in drive mode.

  The freewheel option is 

there only to allow the chair to be pushed manually when the need 
arises (i.e., to store or push unit out of a tight space). Following the 
sticker picture put each lever in the direction of the person sitting 
down driving the chair. 
The Powerchair will not function while the drive mechanism is 
disengaged (in freewheel).  In addition, the VSI-50 will flash a fault