Operating Console Functions; Battery Status And Charging - Vermeiren V-Drive Manual De Instrucciones

3.4 Operating console functions

CAUTION
• Always start driving at LOWEST speed.
When switching on V-Drive, there will be a 2-second delay before the wheelchair starts
moving.
A. ON/OFF button
Shortly press this button to switch V-Drive ON/OFF. The button will
light up green when V-Drive is switched on.
B. Battery charge indicator
The indicator provides an estimate of the remaining battery
capacity. When the indicator is blinking, recharge the battery as
soon as possible to prevent shut-down.
C. Rearward moving button
Press this button to move backward. The light will indicate that
rearward movement has been activated.
D. Forward moving button
Press this button to move forward. The light will indicate that
forward movement has been activated.
E. Speed switch
Determine the maximum speed of your V-Drive. Turn
the dial clockwise to increase the maximum speed, or
counter clockwise to reduce the maximum speed.
F. Throttle lever
Squeeze the lever to propel the V- Drive. The more the
trigger is squeezed, the faster V-Drive will travel.
Release the trigger to stop V-Drive.
G. Outer knob
Use this knob to alter the angle of the operating
console.
3.5

Battery status and charging

WARNING
• Only use the battery charger delivered with the V-Drive. The use of any other charger may be
dangerous.
• The battery charger is only intended to charge the batteries delivered with the V-Drive, not to
charge any other batteries.
• Do not adapt any of the delivered parts, such as cables, plugs or battery charger. Never open
or change the battery or the connection points.
• Protect the battery and battery charger against flames, high and low temperatures (see
chapter 6), moisture, sunshine, severe shocks (for example dropping). Do NOT use the
battery if this has been the case.
• Charge the battery with the battery charger, indoors, in a well-ventilated area, out of children's
reach.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries and/or damage due to fire
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