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How Temperature Affects Performance
The Batteries are usually significantly warmer than the air temperature due to
heating that occurs as electricity is delivered from them (while riding) and to
them (while charging).
Riding in Hot or Cold Temperatures
The Batteries will run at the highest efficiency when you operate them near-
est the center of the recommended operating temperature range. As with all
batteries, less energy is available at low battery temperatures. You may not
be able to travel the same distance when the Batteries are cold as when the
Batteries are nearer to room temperature.
If the batteries on your Segway PT become too hot or too cold while riding,
the PT may activate a safety alert (see "Safety Alerts," p. 51). If you get a
safety alert soon after you begin riding in cold weather (below 32° F/0° C),
try warming your PT up by bringing it into a warm environment for at least 30
minutes. Table 12 shows the InfoKey Controller icons that display when your
PT Batteries become too hot or too cold.
Charging in Hot or Cold Temperatures
Your Batteries should be within the recommended charging temperature
range prior to and during charging. For the recommended Battery charging
temperature range, see "Temperature Ranges" (p. 86).
The Batteries will charge most efficiently when they are nearest the center of
the recommended charging temperature range. If your Batteries are too hot
or too cold, they may take longer to charge, or they may not charge at all.
If you are concerned that the Batteries may be too cold or overheated during
charging, see "Charging Failures" (p. 89).
Table 12: Riding in Hot and Cold Temperatures
Display Icon Description Recommended
Action
Speed Limiter
or Stick Shake
Warning
Respond as
instructed in
"Safety Alerts"
(p. 51). Allow
your Batteries
to warm or cool
to within the
recommended
operating
temperature
range prior to
riding. For more
information, see
"Temperature
Ranges" (p. 86).
Safety
Shutdown