Drive Medical SPGT-3C-BL SPGT-3C-R, SPGT-3C-G, Owner'S Manual

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5. O PE R AT I O N
JOYSTICK DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Your power chair is equipped with an adjustable joystick. This function enables you to move the
joystick from the armrest to the desired position.
Suggestion
1. You should recharge the batteries after each time the power chair is used to ensure maximum
range. The batteries should be charged at least once a week even if the power chair is not used.
2. After charging or replacing a new battery, drive the power chair for 2-3 minutes to make sure
the battery capacity is sufficient.
3. In wintertime, the battery may respond more slowly and the battery range may be reduced.
4. When driving on a gradient, the battery indicator light might move up and down. This is a
normal phenomenon and should not cause concern.
5. Even with proper care and use of the battery, it is natural for the battery’s capacity to reduce
with time. Therefore, if the battery’s range is about 50% of the range when the batteries were
new, it is time for it to be replaced. Please contact your dealer about replacement batteries. If an
old battery is used it can lead to a rapid decline in performance.
6. The battery range will be reduced when driving frequently on a slope or rough terrain, as this
requires a greater consumption of power.
BRAKING
Electro-magnetic brake: Release the speed control lever completely, the electromagnetic brake will be
activated automatically and the power chair will stop.
Warning
When on a gradient, NEVER switch the power chair to the freewheel mode. The electromagnetic
brakes will not be applied and this may result in injury.