6/25/2004
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Batteries & Battery Charging
The Shoprider folding power chair is designed to operate on two U1
(2 x 33/34/36 Ah) gel, or sealed lead acid, maintenance free
batteries. For easy handling, Velcro or plastic carrying straps are
provided to assist in fitting or removal. The duration of the batteries
can be affected by temperature, terrain and weight of the user. The
battery gauge is a guide on the remaining charge in the batteries.
The active user will need to charge the batteries after using
approximately more than 30% of battery capacity. As an inactive
user, only using from once a week to every other day, the recharge
point would be at 50% of discharge.
In only using for short distance each day, it is advisable to charge at
the end of each week.
Batteries should be kept fully charged at all times. They must not be
left in a discharged state if not using the unit for some time. The
batteries should be checked once a month and recharged as needed.
Battery Charging Procedure
To recharge the folding power chair, connect the charger to the
Charging Port at the front of the VSI referred to as (8) in Figure 2.
Switch on the charger.
Do not leave the charger plugged into the Charging Port if the
charger is not charging. This charger is for indoor use only. Do not
expose it to rain or water spray. Do not cover the battery charging
vent.
One example of indicator light on the charger gives advice as follows:
Red -
Power on
Amber -
Battery charging
Green -
Charging complete
Please refer to the LED indicator description based on charging
status of the charger.
