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CHARGING THE POWER WHEELCHAIR BATTERIES
Important Safety Instructions:
a.) Observe the caution on lead-acid batteries being charged. Batteries can generate explosive
gasses during operation. It is for this reason that you must read and follow these safety precau-
tions;
b.) To reduce risk of battery explosion;
i. never smoke or allow open fl ame or sparks around a charging battery;
ii. never charge a frozen battery;
iii. use charger for charging lead acid-type or AGM batteries only; it is not intended to charge dry
cell batteries, or act as a power source for low voltage circuits. Either of these conditions could
harm the charger or cause dangerous conditions to exist. This charger is recommended for use
with deep cycle-type batteries.
c.) Study all information supplied with batteries. Study battery precautions for charging, as
well as the recommended rate of charge.
d.) The user is instructed to NOT use the charger with a battery confi guration not matching the
output voltage rating of the charger.
e.) Do not operate the charger in closed area or restrict ventilation around the charger in any way.
f.) Do not disconnect the DC portion of the charger circuit while the AC cord is still connected
to the electrical outlet.
Basic Safety Instructions:
1. Do not expose the charger to rain, snow or other moisture sources (i.e., sprinkler, car wash,
etc.). When storing wheelchair, keep inside a building.
2. Use of the charger in a manner not recommended by the manufacturer may result in the risk
of fi re, electrical shock or personal injury.
3. To reduce the possibility of damage to the AC cord or the connector, disconnect the AC line
cord by grasping the plug and not the cord, when disconnecting from either the wheelchair or
the wall receptacle.
Basic Safety Instructions:
4. Locate cord so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to the possibility of damage.
5. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this equipment. Use of an improperly
rated extension cord could result in risk of fi re or electrical shock. Should it be required to
use an extension cord, make certain that it is of 3-wire construction and has a wire size of
16-gauge, and the cord must be in good electrical condition.
6. Do not operate this charger with damaged AC cord or receptacle. If they are damaged,
replace them immediately.
7. Do not disassemble the charger. If there is a perceived problem with the equipment,
refer to the servicing section of this manual or refer to a qualifi ed technician for service.
Incorrect assembly of the charger could result in a risk of electrical shock or fi re.
8. Do not operate the charger if it has received an impact of a severity that may render
it inoperative; take it to a service technician.
9. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, unplug the charger from electrical outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
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