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Battery Charging
Explorer Magellan is supplied with a 4-amp on-board switch-mode charger designed to charge sealed lead acid
batteries. This charger is permanently plugged into the control system at the connector underneath the front of the
seat. When charging is required, the 3-prong plug from the charger may be inserted into a 120V 50-60 Hz wall
outlet.
There is one light on the charger that will indicate the following charging conditions. A solid green light indicates
that charging is complete. A solid red/orange light indicates that charging is underway.
When the charge is complete, disconnect the charger from the wall outlet, and stow the cable. Explorer Magellan
is now ready for use.
The charger includes a fan for ventilation and cooling. As a result, it is common to notice an “electrical” smell
during charging. This is simply due to the air passed over the heated electrical components of the charger.
NOTE: Explorer
Magellan’s controller includes and ‘inhibits’ line that prevents the wheelchair from driving when
the charger is plugged into the wall. It is possible that Explorer Magellan could move a few inches before the
inhibitor is fully activated. There is a delay of a few seconds between the removal of the charger from the wall
outlet and Explorer Magellan’s ability to turn on.