SECTION 12—BATTERIES
Nutron® Series
63
Part No.1106645
Charging Batteries
When To Charge Batteries
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 12.11.
Recharge
the
batteries
frequently.
Do
not
wait
until
the
battery
charge
is
low
to
recharge.
A
battery’s
life
is
extended
if
the
charge
level
is
maintained
well
above
a
low
condition.
Information
Gauge
‐
Located
on
the
joystick
housing.
The
information
gauge
is
the
primary
source
of
user
feedback.
The
true
state
‐
of
‐
battery
‐
charge
notification
is
as
follows:
Any
GREEN
LED
lit
‐
Batteries
are
at
full
or
well
charged.
Only
AMBER
and
RED
LEDs
lit
‐
Batteries
are
moderately
charged.
Recharge
before
undertaking
a
long
trip.
Only
RED
LED
lit
‐
Battery
charge
is
low.
Recharge
as
soon
as
possible.
NOTE:
Accurate
readings
are
displayed
when
in
neutral.
FIGURE 12.11
When To Charge Batteries
WARNINGS
Never attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery
terminals or clamps. Use the recharging plug located on either the rear of the
wheelchair frame or on the front of the joystick.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at
the same time.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed
to ANY type of moisture.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is outside.
DO NOT sit in the wheelchair while recharging the batteries.
During use and charging, unsealed batteries will vent hydrogen gas which is
explosive in the right concentration with air.
CAUTION
New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to initial use of the wheelchair.
Always charge new batteries before initial use or battery life will be reduced.
NOTE:
As
a
general
rule,
batteries
should
be
recharged
daily
to
assure
the
longest
possible
life
and
minimize
the
required
charging
time.
Plan
to
recharge
the
batteries
when
it
is
anticipated
the
wheelchair
will
not
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time.
Battery Discharge
Indicator (BDI)
