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CHAPTER 7 - WARNING SUMMARY
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2.30 Batteries Discharge Very Quickly
The ambient temperature has a significant effect on battery
capacity. Therefore, if the temperature is lower than normal
the wheelchairs range will be reduced. In this situation, the
TruCharge  battery gauge still  gives  an  accurate  state-of-
charge reading. Chapter 6 section 24.5.
2.31 Basic Tests
These tests are a minimum recommendation only. It is the
responsibility of the service person(s) to perform other tests
relevant to the original trip and wheelchair type are carried
out.  Refer  to  the  wheelchairs  Technical  Manual  for  exact
information of other tests. PGDT accept no liability for losses
of any kind arising from the carrying out of the described
tests, or from not carrying out additional relevant tests.
These tests 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. Chapter 6 section
4.
2.32 Gradient Test
Before  carrying  out  this  test  ensure  another  person  is
present to prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards.
Chapter 6 section 4.4.
2.33 Servicing of Defective Units
Any replacement work carried out without the wheelchair
manufacturers  permission  will  invalidate  the  control
systems warranty.
PGDT accept no liability for losses of any kind arising from
unauthorized  opening,  adjustments  or  modifications  to  a
any component of a control system. Chapter 6 section 5.