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The battery gauge and maximum speed /profile indicator show the status of the
control system.
Battery Gauge is Steady
This indicates that all is well.
Battery Gauge Flashes Slowly
The control system is functioning correctly, but you should charge the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Gauge Steps Up
The Powerchair batteries are being charged. You will not be able to drive
t
he Powerchair until the charger is disconnected and you have switched the
control system off and on again.
Battery Gauge Blinks Once Every 2.5 Seconds
The control system has “gone to sleep” because the Powerchair has not
been driven for a period of ti
me. To re-start, switch the system off and on
again.
Battery Gauge Flashes Rapidly (even with the joystick released)
The control system
safety circuits have operated and the control system
has been prevented from moving the Powerchair.
This indicates a problem somewhere in the Powerchair’s electrical system.
Please follow this procedure:
• Switch off the control system.
• Make sure that all connectors on the Powerchair and the control system
are mated securely.
• Check the condition of the battery.
• If you can’t find the problem, try using the Troubleshooting Guide
• Switch on the control sys
tem again and try to drive the Powerchair. If the
safety circuits operate again, switch off and do not try to use the Power chair. Contact your dealer.
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You can stop at any time while you are climbing or descending. Simply release the
joy-stick as on the flat. The electromagnetic safety brake will ensure that the
Powerchair is positively locked and secured in parking position until you are ready
to continue your journey.
These are fitted at the rear of the chair, adjacent to the rear drive wheels and must
be fitted at all times when driving outd
oors. Especially when climbing kerbs and
gradients.
This is attached at the front of the chair from one side frame to the other. The centre
climbing shoe is set at 40 mm clearance and is designed to lift the front of the chair
over a kerb higher than this as you drive forward, returning to its original position
due to its spring action.
Approach the kerb head-on slowly. Shortly before the front
wheels make
contact
with the kerb push the joystick fully forward for maximum power.
Do not allow the power chair to come to a halt midway through manoeuvre. If pos-
sible, use gentle upper body movement to assist motion.
CAUTION! - Ensure all wheels have mounted the kerb before changing direction.
When climbing kerbs you will find that your Powerchair will smoothly overcome
the kerb without the need for drastic speed variations.
Circumstances and individual needs will vary from person to person, but if there
are difficulties we advi
se you to consult your therapeutic adviser who will help to
develop your skill for appropriate transfer method that
ments.
During transfer always make sure that the brakes are in a locked position and the
Powerchair is manoeuvred as close as possible to the transfer seat.
If your chair stops for no apparent reason, it is probably due to the circuit breaker.
The circuit breaker can be located on the top of each battery box. On rare occasions, it happens that there is a temporary overload on the electric circuit. If this
occurs, the circuit breaker but
ton will pop out. To reset, turn the key to the OFF
position, press circuit breaker button and then turn the key to the ON position.
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