Testing
13.0
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COMPENSATION FACTOR
(
Note:
If the joystick is mounted in a location susceptible to bumps and shocks, such as a wheelchair arm,
the compensation setting should be set to 'Weak' or 'Very Weak'.)
WARNING
After adjusting the joystick settings, always test the operation
and functioning of the wheelchair before use.
Setting
Description
Parameters
Compensation
Factor
Lowers forward/backward (Y)
driving speed on rough terrain.
(Wheelchair type
and weight impact the
compensation factor.)
Very Weak
Almost no
deceleration
Weak
Decelerates less than
Normal
Normal
Default Setting
Strong
Decelerates more
than
Normal
Testing
13.1
After installing the
Multi Joystick
, execute the following tests, in order, before the wheelchair is
delivered or put into service.
▪
a visual check to ensure that the joystick is intact;
▪
an operational test;
▪
a driving test; and,
▪
a test of the chair's stopping ability.
