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8.4
Batteries and Charging
WARNING:
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The battery charger supplied with your powered wheelchair is for indoor use only; it must be protected
from moisture and external heat sources.
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Handle the battery charger with care, if it has been dropped or damaged, do not use it.
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Do not use an extension lead for connection from the mains to the charger unless absolutely necessary. If
you do use one ensure it is in good condition.
•
Only use the charger supplied with your powered wheelchair.
•
Batteries are heavy, if you have to remove them, ensure you adopt the correct lifting posture to avoid
injury. Ask for assistance if necessary.
WARNING:
•
The battery charger supplied with your powered wheelchair is for indoor use only; it must be protected
from moisture and external heat sources.
•
Handle the battery charger with care, if it has been dropped or damaged, do not use it.
•
Do not use an extension lead for connection from the mains to the charger unless absolutely necessary. If
you do use one ensure it is in good condition.
•
Only use the charger supplied with your powered wheelchair.
•
Batteries are heavy, if you have to remove them, ensure you adopt the correct lifting posture to avoid
injury. Ask for assistance if necessary.
BATTERIES
Your powered wheelchair is equipped with GEL type batteries (acid free) which require only regular charging.
To ensure trouble free operation of your powered wheelchair it is imperative to monitor the battery charge
condition continuously and to recharge the batteries in good time. Intervals at which the batteries may need
charging will vary and depend upon the conditions in which the powered wheelchair is being used, the weight
of the user and ambient operating temperature in which the powered wheelchair is being operated.
