Karma KP-20 Series, User Manual

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6.5 Batteries
6.5.1 Do not expose the batteries to temperatures below -10 ℃ (14 ℉ ) or
above 50 ℃ (122 ℉ ) when charging or storing the vehicle.
6.5.2 Exceeding the specified temperature range can lead to either
freezing or overheating of the batteries. This will damage the
batteries and shorten their lives
6.5.3 The batteries used on your wheelchair are maintenance free
sealed lead acid batteries. Thus, it is not necessary to change or
refill the battery liquid.
WARNING
● Do not open the battery seal cap at any time.
● After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that
all hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may
occur.
● When removing/installing batteries, keep all foreign objects, especially
metal, away from battery terminals.
CAUTION
● Place the powered wheelchair in a well-ventilated area where work can be
performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
● Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may cause damage to
the powered wheelchair and give unsatisfactory performance. For
replacement of batteries, please contact your local KARMA supplier/dealer
in order to ensure that the new batteries are correctly be used.
WARNING
● There are many risks involved with improper disposal of batteries, whether
damaged or not.
● Batteries may contain heavy metals and be considered hazardous waste.
● Many regions around the world now strictly enforce laws to help protect
our environment. By not disposing of batteries properly, you may be liable
for fines from your local through national government.
● By not recycling batteries, they end up in landfills that are already low on
space. From these land fills, lead and other chemicals may leach into
streams and rivers destroying ecosystems and poisoning local water