AC Mobility
User Manual for the Atigra Mid Wheel Drive electric wheelchair
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January 2009
Batteries
Warnings
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Batteries contain sulphuric acid which can burn your skin, eyes or clothing. Do not allow battery acid
to get on your chair or surrounding areas as damage may result.
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Always keep batteries upright.
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Always wear protective clothing and gloves when checking or changing batteries in your chair.
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When changing batteries, seek help from your dealer or other qualified service personnel.
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Batteries are heavy and must be handled carefully to avoid personal injury.
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Batteries must be installed correctly, ensuring that the cables are connected to the correct battery
terminals.
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Batteries store energy – be careful that metal objects (including jewellery that you may be wearing)
are not allowed to touch the battery terminals, causing them to short circuit. This could cause burns
or a fire!
Battery type
Your Atigra Mid Wheel Drive uses two 12 volt deep cycle batteries to drive the wheelchair. Use only gel or
sealed case, low maintenance type, batteries with a minimum rating of 28 ampere hour. Batteries of 38 amp
hour or greater are preferred.
Installing batteries in the battery boxes
1.
remove the Battery Box Release Bolts in the support tube (see illustration above)
2.
lower the battery box
3.
release the two Battery Box Cover Knobs and remove the battery box lid
4.
insert batteries according to the battery connection guide under the lid and attach the cables to the
terminals as shown (see illustration above).
5.
replace battery box lid and re-insert the Battery Box Cover Knobs
6.
re-insert the Battery Box Release Bolts
Check carefully the polarity on each of the battery terminals before connecting the leads!
Please note that the red lead is always attached to the positive terminal on the battery.
Caution - damage may result to the wheelchair’s controller and electrical system if the
cables are connected incorrectly!
If you have queries, please check with your authorized dealer or service personnel.
How to charge your batteries
1.
Locate the charging point on your chair, which is normally located in the controller on the chair.
2.
Locate the battery charger that has been supplied by your dealer
Battery Box Release Bolt – located
on both sides of battery box
