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| A man in a blue hoodie drives a tracked wheelchair along a wide trail by a river. | |
Welcome to your action Trackchair AXIS. This video will give you a high-level overview of the essentials you need to know before you take your first ride. | A man wearing an Action Manufacturing vest outdoors on a sunny day speaks to the camera. |
| Exciting music plays. | The Action Trackchair AXIS drives through red sand and water and over rocks. The chair has two rubber tracks. |
| The AXIS has many features that provide for a safe and easy transfer. Please note that you, the user, and your party are solely responsible for a safe transfer into the Trackchair. The government agency, park system, or organization you are borrowing the Trackchair from will not be able to physically assist you with the transfer process. However, we can provide you with tips to ensure a safe and easy transfer. | The narrator transfers from the Trackchair to his personal wheelchair. |
| The armrests can move up to allow more room for transfer. To move the armrests up, locate the pin and handle lock located at the back of the armrest, and loosen. Move the armrest up. After transferring, move the armrest down and secure by tightening the handle. | He demonstrates moving the armrests up and down. |
| The length of the armrests can also be adjusted by using the handle lock located on the outside of the armrest. | He demonstrates adjusting the length of the armrest. |
| To adjust the width of the armrests, unlock the thumb screws and remove the pins located on the rear of the back rest. Find the position that is most comfortable. Return the pins and tighten the thumb screw. | He demonstrates adjusting the width of the armrest. |
| Power up the Trackchair by pressing the power button on the hand control module. | He presses the power button at the top of the hand control module and the screen turns on. |
| Tilt the Trackchair down to the desired level that works best with the wheelchair you are transferring from. | A closeup of the narrator’s hand pressing a switch at the base of a handle to tilt the Trackchair down. |
| Once the Trackchair has been tilted down, power the Trackchair off to make sure the drive system | The narrator is next to the Trackchair while he tilts it down. |
| is not accidentally engaged during the transfer process. Regardless of your level of Mobility, never transfer with the Trackchair powered on. | He presses the power button at the top of the hand control module and the screen goes dark. |
| Once you have safely transferred secure the safety lap belt or four-point harness. All users are required to wear their safety belt | He fastens the belt while sitting in the chair. |
| or harness at all times. | A man wearing a light blue hoodie rides the Trackchair over bumpy terrain. |
| The AXIS is rated to climb slopes up to 25° of incline. | SAFETY |
| The wide track system, along with the skid plate installed on the rear, | The man in the blue hoodie rides the Trackchair up a forested trail while another man walks beside him. |
| provides for a stable and comfortable ride. Be aware of your surroundings at all times, | The rider and his companion crest the hill. |
especially when going in reverse. Always have a companion and a cell phone with you. Some organizations or park systems may require your companion to be able-bodied. Please refer to the policies implemented by the organization you are using this Trackchair from regarding this matter. | The rider and his companion continue their hike through the woods. |
| Power on the Trackchair by pressing the power button located on the hand control. | OPERATION |
| The Trackchair will boot up and display the action Trackchair logo. | The narrator presses the power button at the top of the hand control module and the screen turns on. |
| Press the joystick forward to enter the drive mode. | He presses the joystick and the screen changes to show a speed display. |
| Speed adjustments can be made by pressing the buttons indicated by the plus and minus signs: Plus to increase, minus to decrease. | He presses the speed minus button on the left and the speed plus button on the right. |
| To drive forward, push the joystick forward. To drive backwards, push the joystick backward. To operate a zero turn left-hand turn, push the joystick left at 90°. To operate a zero turn right-hand turn, push the joystick right at 90°. | He presses the joystick forward, backward, left, and right. |
| To activate the headlight, press the middle button located on the top row on the hand control. | He presses the headlight button. |
| Battery life is indicated in the top right hand corner. | He points to the battery life indicator on the screen. |
| The seat tilt switch is located at the base of the hand support on the opposite side of the hand control. This switch allows you to tilt on the fly while still operating the Trackchair. Some AXIS models will not tilt unless the hand control is powered on. | A closeup of his hand pressing a switch at the base of a handle to tilt the Trackchair up and down. |
| Music | A closeup of the Trackchair treads driving along a trail. |
| When approaching an obstacle along your path, | DRIVING TIPS |
| like a stump, log, or rock, direct your left or right track to directly encounter the obstacle to avoid high centering. Do not try to clear the obstacle. Remember to always put a track on it. | The narrator drives the Trackchair over a root in the trail, putting first the left and then the right track on it. |
| When approaching a steep incline, maneuver using a zigzag pattern. Tilt the seat backwards to allow for enough clearance at the base of the footrest. | The narrator zigzags up a hill in the Trackchair. |
| When ascending, tilt the Trackchair forward. When descending, tilt the Trackchair backwards. | The narrator tilts the Trackchair forward before driving up a hill. |
| Making this tilt adjustment will move your center of gravity, resulting in a more comfortable ride. Respect the surface or trail you are on by avoiding sudden turns | The narrator drives down a hill. |
| and zero turns. | A closeup of the Trackchair tracks making a few gradual turns. |
| Continuous zero turning will damage the ground and may cause a track to slip from the drive wheel. | The man in the blue hoodie drives the Trackchair down a hill while making a few turns. |
| The AXIS is rated to operate in up to 10 inches of water. Do not submerge the Trackchair in water. | The man in the blue hoodie drives the Trackchair in along the shore of a lake. |
| Do not get the joystick wet. Keep a plastic bag with you or in a pocket in the event of rain. | A closeup of the Trackchair’s tracks driving through shallow water at the edge of a lake. |
| You are now ready to take your first ride in the Action Trackchair. If you have any questions, please refer to our online owner’s manual or contact us at info@ actiontrackchair.com | The narrator speaks to the camera. |
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