Operation - Drive TRIDENT HD Owner's Manual

VIII. OPERATION
After your power wheelchair is assembled, and adjustments have been made you are
now ready to operate your power wheelchair. Refer to the controller diagram on the
following page for key functions.
The power button applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn
supplies power to the motors. Press the power button to turn on your power
wheelchair.
ATTENTION – Do not use the power button to stop, or as a brake. Doing
so may shorten the life of the drive components.
SUGGESTION – It is recommended you start at the slowest speed setting
when familiarizing yourself with your power wheelchair controls. Once
you feel comfortable with the controls, and movement of the power
wheelchair you may then increase the speed.
Press the speed down button to the lowest speed setting. Start to steer, moving the
joystick to drive forward, backward, left or right. If you want to stop the power
wheelchair, release the joystick and it will automatically return to the center position
to stop the unit. Once familiar with the controls press the speed up button to increase
the top speed to a comfortable setting.
When the power wheelchair is turned on, the battery gauge will light up from left to
right with red, orange, and green lights indicating:
Red lights only: Your power wheelchair should be charged as soon as possible.
Red and orange lights only: Do not drive your power wheelchair for a long trip.
Red, orange, and green lights: Your power wheelchair has full battery capacity.
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