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8. Lithium Ion Battery and Charger
8.1. Features of the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1)
• Has a higher energy capacity compared to the nickel metal hydride battery.
• Equipped with Battery Management Control System (BMC). (built-in microprocessor) This is a system
that uses a computer to track charge/discharge status, operating conditions, and temperature.
• Even with repeated shallow discharge/charge cycles, it is difficult for the memory effect to occur. There
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fore, refresh charging is not necessary, and its charges can be replenished additively.
• Battery does not contain mercury or cadmium.
• Compact but high capacity. (Capacity: 25 V × 11.8 Ah)
8.2. How to Use the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1)
(1) Attaching and removing the battery to and from the wheelchair
For instructions on attaching and removing the lithium ion battery to and from the wheelchair,
see “3. Before Sitting in the Wheelchair” and “5. After You are Finished Riding the Wheelchair”.
(2) Checking the residual capacity of the battery
Press the indicator switch to display the battery’s residual capacity.
(3) Storing the battery
Battery
Indicator switch
80 – 100%
60 – 80%
40 – 60%
20 – 40%
10 – 20%
0 – 10%
Light or flash to in
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dicate the battery’s
residual capacity.
