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3. BATTERY INDICATOR.
The SHARK Information Gauge (located on the joystick
console) is the primary source of user feedback. It displays every possible status that SHARK
may have.
True state-of-battery-charge, including notifi cation of when the battery desperately requires
charging.
•
Any green
LED's lit indicates
well-charged
batteries.
•
If
only amber and red
LED's are lit, the batteries are
moderately charged
.
Recharge before undertaking a long trip.
•
If
only red
LED's are lit the batteries are running out of charge.
Recharge
as soon
as possible.
4. THROTTLE CONTROL JOYSTICK LEVER.
The joystick mounted on the top
of the control panel is both the throttle and direction control lever (Push Slowly). Pushing the
joystick with your thumb in the direction of the horn button on the control faceplate will make
the wheelchair go forward or backward accordingly. Pushing the joystick in slightly will makes
the wheelchair begin to move. The further you depress the joystick, the faster the wheelchair
moves. The top speed set by the Tortoise/Hare buttons is reached by fully depressing the joy-
stick. Completely releasing the joystick will stop power to the motor, activate the brakes, and
you will come to a complete stop. For faster stops in forward, pull the joystick into reverse until
the unit stops moving, then release the joystick.
5. HORN BUTTON
Your unit also comes
equipped with a built in horn, activated by depressing the horn button.
PLEASE NOTE:
Should the joystick / brake control system not stop the unit, turning the power
switch off will engage all brakes and stop the unit abruptly. This backup system should only
be used in the unlikely event that the primary brake control is disabled, as the quick stop could
CAUSE YOU TO SLIDE OFF THE WHEELCHAIR.
Remember to wear your lap belt.
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