SECTION 12—BATTERIES
Part No.1106645
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Nutron® Series
The
range
per
battery
charge
using
recommended
batteries
should
be
approximately
5
to
9
hours
of
typical
operation.
Extensive
use
on
inclines
may
substantially
reduce
per
charge
mileage.
Description and Use of Battery Chargers
The
charger
automatically
reduces
the
charge
from
an
initially
high
rate
to
a
zero
reading
at
a
fully
charged
condition.
If
left
unattended,
the
charger
should
automatically
shut
‐
off
when
full
charge
is
obtained.
Some
basic
concepts
which
will
help
you
understand
this
automatic
process
are:
The
amount
of
electrical
current
drawn
within
a
given
time
to
charge
a
battery
is
called
“charge
rate”.
If,
due
to
usage,
the
charge
stored
in
the
battery
is
low,
the
charge
rate
is
high,
as
indicated
by
the
green
light
on
the
charger.
Initially,
the
green
light
will
stay
illuminated
for
a
short
period
of
time
followed
by
a
longer
period
of
off
time.
As
a
charge
builds
up,
the
charge
rate
is
reduced,
and
the
green
light
will
stay
illuminated
for
a
longer
period
of
time
followed
by
a
shorter
off
time.
NOTE:
If
performing
the
charging
procedures
independently,
READ
and
CAREFULLY
follow
the
individual
instructions
for
each
charger
(supplied
or
purchased).
NOTE:
If
charging
instructions
are
not
supplied,
consult
a
qualified
service
technician
for
proper
procedures.
Required
items:
NOTE:
3
‐
prong
plug,
15
ampere
current
rating;
industrial
type
Connecting the Battery Charger
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 12.12.
1. Attach
the
battery
charger
connector
to
the
charger
port
on
the
front
of
the
joystick.
2. Plug
the
charger’s
AC
power
cord,
or
extension,
into
the
grounded
120
VAC
wall
outlet.
3. Wait
until
charging
is
complete.
NOTE:
If
the
batteries
need
to
be
charged
more
often
or
take
longer
to
charge
than
normal,
they
may
need
to
be
replaced.
Contact
an
Invacare
dealer
for
service.
FIGURE 12.12
Charging Batteries
TOOL
QUANTITY
COMMENTS
Battery Charger
Extension Cord*
1
1
Supplied
Not Supplied
Charger Port
