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The charge reminder is displayed when the power chair is powered off again. The left red LED
on the battery condition meter will flash four (4) times in 0.5-second intervals. This will happen
every time the power chair is powered off until the charge reminder is reset by charging the
batteries.
In order to reset the charge reminder feature once it has been activated, it is important to note
that the controller must be powered on prior to attaching the charger to the charger port and
must remain on throughout one full charging cycle.
Controller Communication Connector
The controller communication connector provides the GC3 with a connection to the power module.
MANDATORY! Prevent controller harness damage! Avoid routing the controller harness on the
outside of the armrest pad. Route the harness under the armrest or toward the inside of the armrest
pad. Use correct tie-down points for the controller harness to prevent the harness from getting
caught in the drive tires, pinched in the seat frame, or damaged when passing through doorways.
Lock Mode
The controller is equipped with a feature that enables you to "lock out" unauthorized users.
To lock the controller:
1. While the power is on, press and hold the on/off key until it beeps (approximately 1 second).
2. Release the on/off key.
3. Move the joystick to the full forward position until it beeps.
4. Move the joystick to the full rearward position until it beeps.
5. Release the joystick. There will be one long beep. The controller system is now locked.
NOTE: The battery condition meter will be stepping up from left to right. The sequence will
continue to step up for two full cycles and then turn off.
To unlock the controller:
1. Press the on/off key to turn on the controller. The battery condition meter will display the "locked"
sequence.
2. Move the joystick to the full forward position until it beeps.
3. Move the joystick to the full rearward position until it beeps.
4. Release the joystick. There will be one long beep. The controller system is now unlocked.
Sleep Mode
Your GC3 controller has a sleep mode feature. Sleep mode is a built-in circuit that automatically shuts
off the main power if the joystick is not moved in any direction for a period of time predetermined by the
controller program. When the programmed period of time is reached, the joystick will beep and then
power off. To restore power, push the on/off key.
Thermal Rollback
The GC3 controller is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit that monitors the temperature of the
chair's motors and controller. If either exceeds the safe operating temperature, the controller reduces
the output to 50% of full operation level. This reduces the chair's speed and allows a cool down period.
Once the temperature returns to a safe level, the chair will resume normal operation.
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