Thanks everybody for the questions. I'll look into if the joystick handle will void warranties. I'll get back to you within a week. As to the risk to the metal joystick shaft, the handle is of similar risk as most other aftermarket goalpost or U-shaped joystick handles. It is very low profile which minimizes torque on the shaft. -Joe
On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:38 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, he is a c5/6 quadriplegic for 21 yrs...yes he has spasms. I'm not > concerned with avoiding anything. The chair and joy stick are 10 years old. > It's a good question if your chair is still under warranty, though. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 21, 2014, at 6:34 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > Thanks. I was waiting for someone who had one. Does your husband have > any major spasms? > Did you ask the manufacturer of the chair if it voided any warranty on the > chair or joystick? > Thanks Again > > Best Wishes > > In a message dated 1/21/2014 6:30:11 P.M. Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > My husband has the ergo joystick and if anything there is less pressure > applied to the metal stem. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 21, 2014, at 1:36 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > Very Impressive. > > Do manufactures void warranties on joystick when it is used? I could see > where such a device could place undue stress on the metal rod, hence, undue > pressure on the electric contacts within the joystick case. I've witnessed > a few example of seniors being exposed to mobility chairs late in life, > thinking the joystick is the gas pedal of their chairs and they harder they > push.... the faster in one direction they will travel. Also in cases where > a person using a complex rehab chair with spasms could push the steering > rod too hard. > Is it FDA approved too? > Thanks for your reply. > Best Wishes > > In a message dated 1/21/2014 12:45:25 P.M. Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Hey guys, > My wheelchair joystick handle is now for sale direct to customers via > PayPal invoices. If your clients are interested, have them contact me. > I'm working on getting them available on power wheelchair order forms and > through the larger DME suppliers. > Thanks, > -Joe > http://www.ergojoystick.com/ > https://www.facebook.com/ergojoystickhandle > >
