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BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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ACN# 088 609 661
ACN# 088 609 661
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INFORMATION LABELING
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power
chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to
read them and understand them completely .
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/
situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause
either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction.
On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol
on yellow triangle with black border .
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as
specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause
personal injur y and/or equipment damage. On the product,
this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with
a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions
should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances.
Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel
and/or damage to equipment. On the product, this icon is
represented as a black symbol with a red circle and a red
slash.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Avoid e xposure to rain, snow , ice, salt, or standing wate r
whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry
condition.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride
Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of
your Pride product and its packaging.
Copyright © 2006
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
INFMANU2581/Rev B/November 06
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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 4
MICRODRIVE CONTROLLER........................................................ 6
PRECAUTIONAR Y GUIDELINES................................................. 6
OPERA TING THE MICRODRIVE CONTROLLER................ 10
JO YSTICK INTERF A CE MODULE ............................................ 13
ACTUA T OR ADJUSTMENT ......................................................... 15
DRIVE PROFILE SELECTION .................................................... 16
SPEED ADJUSTMENT.................................................................. 16
SLEEP MODE .................................................................................... 16
THERMAL ROLLBACK .................................................................. 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ERROR CODES ................................................................................. 17
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 18
WARRANTY ........................................................................................ 18
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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you
have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and
styling in mind. W e are confident that the design features will provide you with the
conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Understanding how to safely
operate and care for this product should bring you years of trouble free operations
and service.
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual and all other
accompanying literature before attempting to operate this product for the first
time. In addition, your safety depends upon you, as well as your provider , caretaker,
or healthcare professional in using good judgement.
This manual is to be used in addition to the power base owner’s manual that came with
your power chair . If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand,
or if you require additional assistance for setup or operation, please contact your
authorized Pride Provider . Failure to follow the instructions, warnings, and notes
in this manual and those located on your Pride product can result in personal
injury and/or product damage and will void Pride’ s product warranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter ,
or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards,
shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or neglect to install any
retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe
use of this product.
INFORMA TION EXCHANGE
W e want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual.
W e would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new Pride
product, and about the service you received from your authorized Pride Provider .
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important
information about safety , new products, and new options that can increase your
ability to use and enjoy your Pride product.
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NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your
copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one
immediately.
My authorized Pride Provider Is:
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________________________
Purchase Date: _______________________________________________
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MICRODRIVE CONTROLLER
The Microdrive Controller is a fully-programmable, modular electronic controller
system that allows you to operate your power chair . It is designed to allow the user
to have complete control over chair movement and speed.
The controller has been pre-programmed to meet a typical user’s needs. The
program is set using either a personal computer with software provided by the
controller manufacturer or with a hand-held programmer, also provided by the
controller manufacturer .
WARNING! The controller program can affect speed,
acceleration, deceleration, dynamic stability, and braking.
If it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits
as determined by your healthcare professional, it can create
a dangerous situation. Only the power chair manufacturer,
an authorized representative of the manufacturer , or a trained
service technician should program the controller.
PRECAUTIONAR Y GUIDELINES
Before operating the Microdrive Controller, please read the following. These
guidelines are provided for your benefit and will aid you in the safe operation of
the control system.
! Turn off the power to the controller when transferring to or from your power
chair.
! Follow all of the procedures and heed the warnings as explained in your power
chair owner’s manual.
Failure to heed the above warnings can result in personal injury and/or
equipment damage.
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