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When you replace worn out batteries, fit the type recommended by the scooter 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 scooter, the
temperature of the batteries, their age and the way they are made. These factors will affect the distance you can travel in your
scooter. All scooter 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 a Single Bulb (or LED) Battery Gauge
Refer to section 8.1 for full details.
9.2 How To Read a TruCharge Battery Gauge
Refer to section 8.2 for full details.
10 Pushing your Scooter
The scooter will be fitted with a freewheel mechanism which allows the scooter to be pushed if there is a fault or the batteries are
disconnected or not fitted.
Depending on the type of freewheel mechanism, then it may be possible for the scooter to
freewheel at potentially dangerous speeds. Therefore, do not push the scooter up or down inclines
on which you cannot stop or hold the scooter. Never sit on the scooter if the freewheel
mechanism is disengaged. PGDT accept no liability for losses of any kind arising from the scooter
being moved while the freewheel mechanism is disengaged.
11 Programming
If you cannot find a position on the speed limiting control that suits you, the controller can be programmed to meet your needs.
The controller can be programmed in two ways – with an SP1 Programmer or specialist PC software and interface cable.
The SP1 is a small hand-held unit that can be plugged into your controller to alter the program.
The PC Programmer is a piece of PC software and an interface cable. When the software is installed onto a PC, it can then be
connected to the controller by using the special interface cable. The controller can then be programmed using a windows type
environment
The programming tools may be included with your scooter. If they are not, your scooter distributor or service agent or scooter
manufacturer will be able to program your controller for you.
If you have a Programmer, read the user guide before you use it.
If you re-program your controller, make sure that you observe any restrictions given in your scooter user manual. Note any
changes you make for future reference.
Programming should only be conducted by healthcare professionals with in-depth knowledge of
PGDT electronic controllers. Incorrect programming could result in an unsafe set-up of a scooter
for a user. PGDT accept no liability for losses of any kind if the programming of the controller is
altered from factory preset values.
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