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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
Note:
If the participant experiences Stick Shake Warning with an e Series Segway HT, while placing
it into E-Stand, he should
NOT
grab the Handlebar and attempt to pull or push the Segway HT.
This activity often results in accidentally altering the center of gravity. The Segway HT will
respond by accelerating forward or backward to regain balance. The Segway HT may move
toward or away from the user, which could result in injury or damage. The Segway HT may
continue to move, exceeding the distance limits or pitch range and will then transition to Power
Assist Mode. If the participant experiences the situation described above, s/he should step
away from the Segway HT without further touching it, or gently assist the Segway HT to find its
balance point. The rider can do this by standing to the side of the Segway HT gently placing
her hand against the front of the side cargo bags and slow the rocking down. The rider should
not attempt to stop the Segway HT from moving completely.
Safety Shutdown
If the Segway HT detects a fault in any of its redundant subsystems, the Segway HT notifies you by
automatically reducing its speed, shaking its Handlebar, making growling and beeping noises, and
flashing red in the Display. This is called Safety Shutdown.
If a Safety Shutdown occurs:
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Immediately come to a controlled stop.
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Carefully step off one foot at a time.
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Do not resume use of your Segway HT until the fault condition is cleared.
Empty Battery Condition
One of the conditions that can result in a Safety Shutdown is an empty battery condition. The Segway
HT will notify you of a pending empty battery condition prior to initiating Safety Shutdown. A red
unhappy face icon will appear in the Display, the Segway HT’s speed will be limited, and the Segway
HT will beep. You should come to a controlled stop and safely step off of the Segway HT prior to
commencement of the Safety Shutdown. The red unhappy face icon will be shown in the Display.
Never restart and ride your Segway HT after it has indicated an empty battery condition or performed
a low battery Safety Shutdown. The Segway HT may not have enough power to keep you balanced,
especially if you demand a lot of power at once. If you restart and continue riding, you risk falling.
Also, you may damage your Battery Packs, resulting in reduced Battery Pack life and capacity.
Safety Shutdown while entering or leaving a building
Theft detection systems may interfere with Segway HT operation. Many libraries, retail stores, and
other buildings use theft detection systems to detect protected items as they enter and exit a building.
These systems are usually situated at the building entrances and exits so that patrons must pass
through on their way in and out. These systems may not always be visible. Some theft detection
systems have caused the Segway HT (in Balance Mode) to perform a Safety Shutdown.
1. Step off at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) away from theft detection systems and proceed through
the theft detection system in Power Assist Mode or with the Segway HT powered off.
2. Once at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) away from the detectors, riders may return to Balance Mode
and step on.
Demonstrate
the Safety Shutdown using the fault insertion key. Coach the rider to:
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Bend knees, use a light grip
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Be prepared for a dynamic/brisk tilt backward on the Platform
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Don’t try to respond or compensate, simply ride it out
Emphasize
: This exercise is to
expose
the rider to what a Safety Shutdown
Instructor
: Hold the Segway HT by the Control Shaft when the unit slows.
