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BATTERY CHARGING (UNITS EQUIPPED WITH OFF-BOARD CHARGER)
Familiarise yourself with the safety information below prior to using the battery
charger.
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read the battery charger instructions in this manual and in the manual
supplied with the charger prior to charging the batteries.
2. Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug. Removal of the grounding
prong could result in an electrical hazard.
3. Only plug the charger into a 3-pronged electrical outlet, or an approved
3-pronged adapter for use with a 2 pronged electrical outlet.
4. Do not turn the charger on before the cord is correctly connected to the
powerchair, failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the
charger or powerchair.
5. Do not use an extension cord to plug in the charger.
6. Do not leave the charger plugged into the charger port if the charger is not
charging the unit.
7. Use only the off-board charger supplied with this unit. Never use an
automotive type battery charger. Contact your supplier if a replacement
off-board charger is needed.
8. Inspect the battery charger, wiring and connections for damage prior to each
use.
9. Do not open the battery charger case.
10. The battery charger is supplied with cooling slots. Do not insert objects
through the slots.
11. Make sure that the charger is not in contact with flammable materials at any
time.
12. The off-board charger is for indoor use only.
13. Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the
power chair and battery charger away from sources of ignition such as flames
or sparks and provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.
14. Do not allow children to play near the power chair while the batteries are
charging. It is also recommended that the batteries not be charged while the
power chair is occupied.
BATTERIES & BATTERY CHARGING
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