PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY I-DRIVE TECHNICAL MANUAL – OPERATION
7 Safety Checks
The electronic circuits in the i-Drive have been designed to be extremely safe and reliable. The on-board microprocessor carries
out safety checks at up to 100 times per second. To supplement this safety monitoring you should carry out the following periodic
checks.
If the controller fails any of these checks, do not use the machine and contact your service agent.
These checks should be conducted in an open space and a restraining device such as a seat belt
should always be used. PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to
comply with this condition.
7.1 Daily Checks
Throttle:
• With the machine switched off, check that the throttle mechanism is not bent or damaged and that it returns
to the rest position when you push and release it. If there is a problem, do not continue with the safety
checks and contact your service agent.
7.2 Weekly Checks
Throttle:
• Put the throttle to the full speed forward position and switch the machine on. The machine should not move.
To show you that you have switched the machine on with the throttle already pushed, a TruCharge type
status indicator may flash seven bars, whereas a single bulb (or LED) type status indicator will flash seven
times in sequence.
• If the machine does move, contact your service agent.
Parking brake:
• This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least one meter clear space around the machine.
• Switch the machine on.
• Check that the status indicator remains on, or flashes slowly, after half a second.
• Go to drive the machine slowly in the forward direction until you hear the parking brake operate (if fitted).
The machine may start to move.
• Immediately release the throttle. You must be able to hear the parking brake operate within a few seconds.
• Repeat the test in the reverse direction.
Cables and connectors:
• Check that all connectors on the machine are securely mated and ensure that all cables are free from
damage.
7.3 Servicing
To ensure continued satisfactory service, we suggest you have your machine and controller inspected by your service agent after
a period of one year from commencement of service. Contact your service agent for details, when the inspection is due.
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