Info | Transport Chair - Power Assisted Drive Operation
Learn how to safely transport a patient/resident in a transport chair.
Table of Contents
To turn on
- Push power button (A). Light will flash green briefly while the system sets and then will display solid green when ready. DO NOT operate the drive handles until this is complete.
- Ensure the brake/steer pedals are in neutral position (brakes off).
- Push or pull on the outer handles for forward and backwards drive motion.
- When driving, pull back (or push forward) on the handles in the opposite direction to travel, to slow down or brake quickly.
- Press and hold left or right arrow buttons (B) for sideways movement.
To turn off
- The system will auto power off after 30 seconds.
- Alternatively press and hold power button (A) for 3 seconds.
Emergency stop
- Press the red emergency stop button – unit will stop operating.
To reset the emergency stop
- Turn button clockwise until it pops out.
- Press the power button (A) once and wait until the flashing green light is solid green.
System fault
- If the light beside the power button (A) is flashing green or orange at any time, the system will not operate. Turn the system off and on again as per directions.
- If the light still will not display as solid green, report to management.
- NOTE - the Drive wheel system will not function when the chair is plugged into 240V power to recharge.