Trekinetic GTE MK II, User Manual

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The charger will determine which charge is required and inform you by virtue of which lamp is flashing. As the
battery charges, the lamps flash and illuminate in succession. When fully charged the unit switches itself off. In
this case you can remove the battery, depress the button and you should see all five bulbs illuminated. Always
fully charge the battery.
Replace the battery in the battery box by depressing the locking yellow button and releasing when fully
engaged in the battery docking unit. You should hear/feel a satisfying click. Note the yellow button is always on
the left-hand side as you view the battery box from the rear. Tug gently on the handle and the battery should
remain locked in position. Close the flap.
Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) Battery Charging
Leave the battery in chair and make sure the joystick power switch is off. Under the battery box, unhinge the
small grey flap of the battery itself.
Carefully insert the charging unit connector charger (look at the shape) and then simply connect the charger.
Charging takes 2-4 hours and you can see the progress, by virtue of which lamp is flashing.
As the battery charges the lamps flash and illuminated in succession and when fully charged the unit switches
itself off. In this case you can remove the charger connector. To check charging you can depress the button and
you should see all five bulbs illuminated.
Always full charge the battery fully and until the charger shuts itself down.
If you wish to remove the Li-Ion battery, ensure all power is off, turn the battery handle 90 degrees (horizontal)
and withdraw the battery. To replace, lift the flap and position the battery inside the battery box. You may have
to slightly flex the battery box housing downwards to clear the small lug on battery. Make sure the handle is
horizontal when inserting the battery becomes fully engaged in the battery docking unit (click sound) allow the
handle to drop down. The battery should remain locked in position. Close the flap.
6. Helpful Tips
Kerbs
Always seek out a ramped kerb if at all possible – it’s simply smoother, safer and easier on your GTE and you.
If this is not possible, there are two ways in which to get up a kerb, namely forwards or backwards. The size of
kerb one can easily negotiate depends on many factors.
When the chair is fully reclined, the footrest is at its highest and small kerbs can be taken in a forward’s
direction. Larger kerbs represent bit more of a challenge but with some practice, they can be taken by reversing.