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10.4. Boarding an Airplane
Once your plane trip has been determined, inform your airline company in advance, that you
will be using an electric wheelchair, and follow their instructions. At this time, provide the airline
company with details of your wheelchair. In particular, see the specifications for the battery you
are using, below:
Q
Nickel metal hydride battery (shown as “Ni–MH” on the label)
Model JWB2
Voltage
24
V
Capacity
6.7
Ah
Type
Dry cell with a built-in microcomputer
Q
Lithium ion battery (shown as “Li–ion 00” on the label)
Model ESB1
Voltage
25
V
Capacity 11.2 Ah (280 Wh)
Type
Dry cell with a built-in microcomputer
There may be restrictions in regard to carrying the lithium ion battery on-board, or checking-in
as a baggage. Be sure to consult with the airline company in advance.
About the lithium ion battery
