Parking; Driving With Power Support Assistance; Braking; Switching Off - Handicare PowerSupport Ibis Manuel D'utilisation

Operating instructions
2.3

Parking

When the Power Support is not in use, put the selector switch in neutral (off) and
engage the parking brake of the Ibis wheelchair. When the Power Support is used,
release the parking brake.
Be careful when (un)locking the parking brake. The moving parts of the braking system
may cause jamming.
2.4

Driving with Power Support assistance

Put the selector switch in the desired position (R, for reverse position or position 1-5 for
forward). Make sure you choose a power level that suits the desired walking speed.
Bear in mind the surface. A smooth surface requires less assistance than a slope or
rough surface, such as carpet.
Put the selector switch in neutral to move the Ibis without assistance (position 0).
2.5

Braking

When driving with assistance, the Power Support will actively slow down the wheelchair
when the operating handle is released.
When driving with assistance (selector switch in position 1-5, operating handle not
engaged), the motor will automatically brake when the speed exceeds 3 km/h.
When driving with assistance (selector switch in position 1-5, operating handle not
engaged), the motor will automatically brake when the wheelchair drives backward,
ensuring increased safety on a slope.
2.6

Switching off

The Power Support does not have a separate on/off switch. The Power Support will
switch off automatically, if it has not been used for a while (5 minutes in position R or 1-
5). In position 0, neutral, the Power Support will switch off immediately. As soon as the
operating handle is pushed forward, or the selector switch is turned, the Power Support
is activated.
2.7

Curves (tip)

Just keep the operating handle engaged when taking a curve. If you release the
operating handle, the wheelchair brakes actively, making it more difficult to drive in a
curve.
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