PG DRIVE TECHNOLOGY NEWVSI, Техническое руководство

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9 Battery Gauge
The battery gauge is included to let you know how much charge is left in your batteries. The best way for you to use the gauge is
to learn how it behaves as you drive the wheelchair. Like the fuel gauge in a car, it is not completely accurate, but it will help you
avoid running out of “fuel”.
The battery gauge works in the following way:
When you switch on the controller, the battery gauge shows an estimate of the remaining battery charge.
The battery gauge gives you a more accurate reading about a minute after you start driving the wheelchair.
When you replace worn out batteries, fit the type recommended by the wheelchair manufacturer.
If you use another type the battery gauge may be inaccurate.
The amount of charge in your batteries depends on a number of factors, including the way you use your wheelchair, the
temperature of the batteries, their age and the way they are made. These factors will affect the distance you can travel in your
wheelchair. All wheelchair batteries will gradually lose their capacity as they age.
The most important factor that reduces the life of your batteries is the amount of charge you take from the batteries before you
recharge them. Battery life is also reduced by the number of times you charge and discharge the batteries.
To make your batteries last longer, do not allow them to become completely flat. Always recharge your batteries promptly after
they are discharged.
If your battery gauge reading seems to fall more quickly than usual, your batteries may be worn out.
9.1 How to Read the Battery Gauge
If the battery gauge shows red, yellow and green, the batteries are charged.
If the battery gauges show just red and yellow, then you should charge the batteries as soon as you can.
If the battery gauge shows just red, either steady or flashing slowly, then you should charge the batteries immediately.
Do not operate the controller if the battery is nearly discharged. Failure to comply with this condition may leave the user stranded
in an unsafe position, such as in the middle of a road. PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to
comply with this condition.
10 Battery Charging
To charge the wheelchair batteries connect the charger plug into the battery charging socket on the newVSI. You will not be able
to drive the wheelchair when the charger is connected.
To connect the charger plug, ensure the single pin is at the bottom, as shown in the following illustration, then offer the charger
plug to the newVSI in a horizontal orientation. The molded guide on the newVSI will help you to locate the plug. Ensure the plug is
pushed fully in position.