SECTION 6—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
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R51™and R51LXP
Charger/Programming Input
The charger/programming input is located at the front of the joystick housing. This
provides easy access for charging the wheelchair batteries. This port also serves as the
Remote Programmer Communication connection. Driving is prevented while the system
is charging.
Service Indicator
The AMBER service indicator will light when an error or fault occurs. Refer to electronics
manual supplied with wheelchair for a listing of the flash codes and what they indicate.
Information Gauge Display
Located on the front of the joystick housing, it provides the following information to the
user on the status of the wheelchair -
1. Power is on.
2. True state-of-battery-charge, including notification of when the battery requires
charging:
A. GREEN LEDs are lit, indicating well charged batteries.
B. AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are moderately charged. Recharge
batteries before taking a long trip.
C. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Recharge batteries
as soon as possible.
The Information Gauge display also serves as a system diagnostic device when a fault is
detected by the control module. A specific number of flashes of the LEDs indicate the type
of fault detected. Refer to Information Gauge Display Diagnostics on page 30 for the
diagnostic indications of the wheelchair status.
