User manual

Joystick in its initial position - wheelchair

is stationary.

Please refer to chapter 6 and 7 when undertaking your ﬁrst driving attempts.

The middle position of the joystick remains without function, i.e. the wheels do not move

and are blocked by the integrated brakes. However, if the e-ﬁx is at a standstill on slopes

of more than 10 % you have to tighten the parking brakes of your wheelchair. These must

additionally be mounted to the frame of the wheelchair by an authorized dealer.

The joystick works in a way like the gas pedal of a car. Between its original position (every-

thing is at a standstill) and one when it is fully pushed e.g. forward (maximum speed) you

can vary the speed.

4.6 Adjustments

When the e-ﬁx is mounted, the control unit is placed in the position indicated by the

wheelchair driver at the time he ordered the e-ﬁx.

Generally this position is on the same height as the armrest and cannot be moved

vertically. By contrast, a horizontal adjustment is easily possible, since the control unit‘s

position depends on the length of the driver‘s arm.

If it turns out that you like a different vertical position of the control unit from the

one you ordered, please contact your Alber representative.

The wheelchair drives straight forward. The wheelchair curves to the right driving

backwards. (The curve‘s radius depends on

the joystick‘s movement).

Performance (from the driver‘s point of view)

Here are some examples for positioning the joystick and the movements that are

coupled with it.

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