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Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway
HT
Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook
Rev 3.5i - January 2004
© Segway LLC 2002
P/N 1707100001aa
Segway HT Model
i167 and e167
p133
Storage and transport
conditions (less than one
month only):
Temperature: -4
°
F to 122
°
F (-20
°
C to 50
°
C)
Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Altitude: Sea Level to 40,000 ft (12,192 m)
Temperature: -4
°
F to 122
°
F (-20
°
C to 50
°
C)
Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Altitude: Sea Level to 40,000 ft (12,192 m)
Turning Radius
One characteristic of a
pedestrian is the ability to
turn in place without
impacting any nearby person
or object.
Zero. The wheels can rotate in opposite
directions, enabling the Segway HT to turn
in place
By balancing on a single axle, the Segway
HT rider acts no differently than a
pedestrian, and can ride in an elevator or
narrow pathways- just as a person can walk.
Zero. The wheels can rotate in opposite
directions, enabling the Segway HT to turn
in place
The wheels can rotate in opposite
directions enabling the Segway HT to turn
in place.
Top Key Speeds
3
Steering grip sensitivity is
proportional to the Key. The
Open Environment Key
provides the fastest turning
rate, the Sidewalk Key is
about 67% as fast, and the
Beginner Key is about 50%
as fast.
Beginner Key- 6 mph (9.6 km/h)
Sidewalk Key- 8 mph (14.4 km/h)
Open Environment Key- 12.5 mph (20 km/h)
A rider can travel a mile in less than 5
minutes at top speed, but this will deplete
the Battery Level much more quickly than
traveling below the top speed of each key.
Beginner Key- 6 mph (9.6 km/h)
Sidewalk Key- 8 mph (14.4 km/h)
Open Environment Key- 10 mph (16 km/h)
Table Footnotes:
1. Range on a Battery Pack charge is affected by many variables, including:
>
Temperature — storing, charging and riding within the recommended temperature
parameters will improve range.
>
Rider Weight and Cargo — lighter riders with less cargo will typically get better range than
heaver riders with more cargo.
>
Tire Pressure — riding with tire pressure below the specified limit reduces range.
>
Terrain — smooth and flat terrain optimizes range; riding on hilly terrain and unpaved
surfaces decreases range.
>
Speed — consistent, moderate speed increases range; frequent acceleration and
deceleration decreases range.
>
Battery Pack Condition — properly charged and maintained Battery Packs provide greater
range; old, cold, heavily used, or poorly maintained Battery Packs provide less range.
>
Wind — tailwind increases range; headwind reduces range.
Only experienced riders riding in optimum conditions will reach the optimum range distances
stated above.
2.
Weight Limits for Riders and Cargo
Segway sets weight limits primarily for rider safety, as well as to reduce risk of damage to the
Segway HT.
Dynamic Weight Limits
To keep the Segway HT and rider upright, the Segway HT must always have enough power to be
able to turn its wheels forward and backward. Exceeding the weight limits, especially when
combined with other variables that require more power (see list below), will increase your risk of
falling or damaging the Segway HT.
Variables that require more power include:
>
Higher payloads (weight of rider and all cargo)
>
Steeper slopes
>
Bumpier surface conditions
>
Higher speeds
>
Abrupt maneuvers
Since the Segway HT can monitor the amount of power being used, the Segway HT will limit the
speed (and potentially perform the Stick Shake Warning) in response to these variables. It is
important that all riders learn to anticipate and recognize when the Segway HT is reaching the
limits of performance.
