02002183 Revision A, January 2006
Metro Power
III
Owner’s Manual
36
Battery gauge diagnostic guide table
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BATTERY
GAUGE
SYSTEM
LIGHTS
FAULT
CHECK / ACTION
Bar 1
Low battery
The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the batteries. Check the connections
fast flash
voltage
to the batteries and the Controller power connector. If the connections are good, try charging the
battery.
Bars 1-2
Left motor
The left motor has a bad connection. Ensure that the motor is connected properly and the
fast flash
disconnected
Controller connectors are secure. If problem persists, see dealer.
Bars 1-3
Left motor
The left motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. See dealer.
fast flash
wiring fault.
Bars 1-4
Right motor
The right motor has a bad connection. Ensure that the motor is connected properly and the
fast flash
disconnected
Controller connectors are secure. If problem persists, see dealer.
Bars 1-5
Right motor
The right motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. See dealer.
fast flash
wiring fault.
Bars 1-6
Inhibit active
The battery charger is preventing the Controller from driving the wheelchair. Disconnect charger
fast flash
from wheelchair.
Bars 1-7
Possible
A joystick fault is indicated. Ensure that joystick is in neutral before turning ON/OFF switch on.
fast flash
joystick fault
Bars 1-8
Possible
A controller fault is indicated. Ensure that all Controller connections are secure. If problem
fast flash
controller
persists, see dealer.
fault.
Bars 1-9
Possible
The park brakes have a bad connection. Check the park brake & motor connections. Ensure that
fast flash
park brake
Controller connections are secure. If problem persists, call dealer.
fault.
Bars 1-10
Excessive
This is usually caused by a poor battery connection.
fast flash
voltage
Check the Controller and battery connections.
Note: If you experience a problem with your wheelchair and are unable to service it yourself, contact
the dealer from whom you purchased the wheelchair. If the dealer is unable to help you, write
or call Everest & Jennings’ Customer Service Department at the appropriate location on the
back cover for a list of qualified Everest & Jennings dealers in your area.
Note: If you experience a problem with your wheelchair and are unable to service it yourself, contact
the dealer that you purchased the wheelchair from. If the dealer is unable to help you, write or
call Everest & Jennings Customer Service Department at the appropriate location on the back
cover for a list of qualified Everest & Jennings dealers in your area.