RASCAL Riders Newsletter
Winter 2008/09
This month's issue focuses on What to do in Winter Months

The Rascal Company is committed to enhancing the lives of our customers by providing quality and innovation in products and services for an active lifestyle. This newsletter will outline some tips for you on storage and use of your RASCAL during the winter months.

Driving Your Rascal
Care should be taken when driving a Scooter or Power Chair during wet, slippery or icy conditions especially when driving on inclines. Make sure you read your owner's manual for specific warnings. We want your experience to be an enjoyable and SAFE one.


WEATHER PROOFING and STORAGE
If you will NOT be using your unit for an extended period of time, such as a month or longer, use the following guidelines to protect your unit and maintain battery life:
o Store the unit in a warm, dry place and NEVER leave it unprotected where it may be subjected to water damage.
o Make sure your plastic components are clean and dry before storage.
o Try to keep the unit in an area where it will not be bumped or damaged.
o Unplug the connectors at the batteries.


BATTERY CHARGING
o Charge the batteries fully prior to storing the unit.
o DO NOT overcharge or leave on continuous charge.
o Storage temperatures for BATTERIES should be between 32 degrees and 110 degrees F.
o REMEMBER - batteries lose their charge FASTER in cold weather.VERY COLD WEATHER may actually crack the battery housing, rendering the batteries useless. STORE IN WARM CONDITIONS.
o Charge Batteries at least ONCE per month.

Tell us your tips for improving safety or other best practices you use for preventing falls. Let us know any other topics you would like us to discuss in the future issues of Rascal Riders Newsletter.

If you have any questions or comments; you can e-mail us at trcinfo@therascalcompany