Battery gauge diagnostic guide table – E&J GF0600059REVB06 User Manual
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GF0600059RevB06, November 2006
Metro Power
III Owner’s Manual
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Battery gauge diagnostic guide table
tHe FOllOwING systeM Faults wIll PReVeNt tHe wHeelCHaIR FROM dRIVING.
BATTERY
GAUGE
SYSTEM
LIGHTS
FAULT
CHECK / ACTION
Bar 1
Low battery
The batteries need charging or there is a bad connection to the batteries. Check the connections
fast flash
voltage
to the batteries and the controller power connector. If the connections are good, try charging the
batteries.
Bars 1-2
Left motor
The left motor has a bad connection. Ensure that the motor is connected properly and the
fast flash
disconnected
controller connectors are secure. If problem persists, contact your dealer.
Bars 1-3
Left motor
The left motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. Contact your dealer.
fast flash
wiring fault.
Bars 1-4
Right motor
The right motor has a bad connection. Ensure that the motor is connected properly and the
fast flash
disconnected
controller connectors are secure. If problem persists, contact your dealer.
Bars 1-5
Right motor
The right motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. Contact your dealer.
fast flash
wiring fault.
Bars 1-6
Inhibit active
The battery charger is preventing the controller from driving the wheelchair. Disconnect charger
fast flash
from wheelchair.
Bars 1-7
Possible
A joystick fault is indicated. Ensure that joystick is in neutral before turning ON/OFF switch on.
fast flash
joystick fault
Bars 1-8
Possible
A controller fault is indicated. Ensure that all controller connections are secure. If problem
fast flash
controller
persists, contact your dealer.
fault.
Bars 1-9
Possible
The park brakes have a bad connection. Check the park brake & motor connections. Ensure that
fast flash
park brake
controller connections are secure. If problem persists, contact your dealer.
fault.
Bars 1-10
Excessive
This is usually caused by a poor battery connection. Check the controller and battery
fast flash
voltage
connections.
Note: If you experience a problem with your wheelchair and are unable to service it yourself, contact
the dealer from whom you purchased the wheelchair. If the dealer is unable to help you, contact
Graham-Field Customer Service at the number on the back cover for a list of qualified Gra-
ham-Field dealers in your area.