Sizewise SW Shuttle User Manual page 30

The purpose of the Shuttle power drive is to assist the clinical staff in the ergonomic and safe
transport of bariatric patients. Through the Shuttle power drive equipped chair, patient transport
can safely and effectively be accomplished without strain or injury to the operator as opposed to
pushing or pulling a non-motorized chair.
CAUTION: Unplug the Shuttle from the outlet prior to operating.
Speed Control Dial
This dial is used to set
the speed of the
power drive. The dial
does not make the
power drive move.
Forward/Reverse
Switch
This switch will
select
which direction the
motor will drive the
device.
Acceleration Control Throttle
To activate movement, pull up on one side of the drive lever. The speed will vary with
the amount of pressure applied to the lever. This is a spring loaded lever, once it is
released the speed will decrease to zero speed and a brake will activate.
This knob is used to adjust the angle of the
controls when the Shuttle is in chair position
or the stretcher position. There are only two
angle positions the controls can adjust to.
Battery Charge Gauge
The power drive controller also
includes a gauge indicating the
state of charge of the batteries.
This can indicate when the
batteries are in need of
recharging. This gauge also can
assist with troubleshooting of the
power drive see, battery flash
codes.
ON/OFF Switch
The ON/OFF switch is the main
power Switch and controls whether
the Shuttle power drive is in
transport mode or manual mode. In
manual mode the Shuttle drive is
inactive and draws no power from
the batteries. Once the switch is in
the ON position the drive wheel will
be lowered and the power drive is in
the transport mode. If the switch is
in the OFF position the drive wheel
is retracted.
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