Driving On The Road - Drive Medical Prism 3-wheel Owner's Manual

5. DRIVING ON THE ROAD

• Starting and Driving
1. Make sure the seat is installed properly.
2. Make sure the tiller has been secured properly.
3. Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms
on them.
4. Switch the key ignition on.
5. Check the battery gauge to see whether there is
enough power for your journey. If you have any
doubt about the remaining power, recharge the
battery pack before use.
6. Set the speed dial to a position you feel safe and
comfortable with.
7. Check the wigwag paddle and automatic brake
work correctly.
8. Before driving, check the environment around you is
safe for you to drive.
Warning
Be careful whilst driving in heavy traffic or
crowded areas. Whilst reversing the vehicle,
be aware of people or objects behind you.
• Starting and Driving
1. Release the wigwag paddle completely. The vehicle
will automatically brake and stop.
2. Switch the scooter off at the key ignition and pull
out the key.
Stopping distance will vary with speed so
begin braking as early as possible.
Always park on flat ground, switch off and
remove the key before dismounting.
6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE
The battery back can be charged on its own (off-
board) or through the scooter (on-board).
To Charge On Board (Through the Scooter):
1. Switch the key ignition off.
2. Plug the charger's power cord in to the mains (as
shown below).
3. Open the charging socket cap on the scooter's
tiller head. Then connect the charger's round plug
in to the charging socket.
4. Switch on the plug socket at the mains.
Prism Electric Scooter
To Charge Off-Board (without Scooter):
1. Switch the key ignition off.
2. Lift out the battery pack from the scooter using
the handle on the pack.
3. Plug the charger's power cord in to the mains.
4. Plug the charger's round plug in to the
charging socket of the battery pack (shown
below).
5. Switch on the plug at the mains.
Charger Light
• The charger light will illuminate orange to indicate
the batteries are charging. The charging duration is
about 8 hours, however to a 12 hour charge is
recommended for optimum performance. The
orange light will turn green when charging is
complete.
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