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WARNING:
1.
Keep your wheelchair away from flammable objects while charging, as it may lead to fire
or explosion of the battery.
2.
Since the battery may produce hydrogen, do not smoke while charging and charge in a
well-ventilated area.
3.
Never connect or disconnect the plug (cord) with wet hands or if the plug (cord) is wet to
avoid possible electric shock.
4.
Never attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals
or clamps. DO NOT jump start your wheelchair!
5.
Do NOT attempt to recharge the batteries while the power wheelchair is in operation.
CAUTION:
1.
New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to initial use of the power wheelchair.
2.
Always charge new batteries before initial use or battery life will be reduced.
3.
As a general rule, recharge batteries as frequently as possible to assure the longest possible
life and to minimize required charging time. Plan to recharge them when use of the
power wheelchair is not anticipated.
6.2 Charger
The battery charger supplied by Karma is for indoor use only, and it must be protected from
moisture and external heat source.
CAUTION
:
Before charging, make sure to set the 115V 230V switch to match the local AC voltage. If the
switch is improperly set to a lower or higher voltage position, it will cause damage tothe charger, and
battery, Change the 115V 230V switch settings only when charger is disconnected from AC line
voltage.
WARNING:
The fan inside the charger will start to work when you turn on the charger. (8A, will start to
work as temperature is over 50
°
C and stop running under 50
°
C) If you find that the fan does
not function properly, DO NOT use the charger. Otherwise, the charger may overheat and
start a fire.
6.3 Batteries
Do not expose the batteries to temperatures below -10 C (14 F) or above 50 C (122 F) when
charging or storing the vehicle. Exceeding the specified temperature range can lead to either
freezing or overheating of the batteries. This will damage the batteries and shorten their
lives.
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.
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