Owner`s manual

32 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy Select
Figure 19. GC Controller System
VII. OPERATION
GC CONTROLLER SYSTEM
The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. The electronic controller enables you to move the
power chair, as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system.
The GC is a modular electronic controller system. The system consists of a joystick module and a power module. See
figure 19. Typically, the joystick module is mounted to one of the armrests and is connected to a power module located on
the power base.
The controller system supplied with your power chair has been pre-programmed to meet your 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, 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.
2
1
4
3
The GC Controller system consists of:
1. joystick
2. control panel
3. joystick module
4. power module
Joystick
The joystick controls the direction and speed of your
power chair. When you move the joystick from the neu-
tral (center) position, the electromagnetic brakes re-
lease and allow your power chair to move. The farther
you push the joystick from its neutral position, the faster
your power chair moves. When you release the joy-
stick and allow it to return to the neutral position, you
engage the electromagnetic brakes. This causes your
power chair to decelerate and come to a complete stop.
WARNING! If your power chair
begins to move in an unexpected
manner, immediately release the
joystick. Unless the joystick is
damaged, this action should stop
your power chair.
NOTE: If you move the joystick before or just af-
ter you switch on the power, the battery condition
meter will ripple side-to-side and the power chair
will not move. If you do not release the joystick
within five seconds, the power chair will not move
until you turn the controller off and on again.