39
Sterling Elite
2
XS-RS-Plus
WArNiNG!
Please read the owner’s manual supplied with the
charger carefully. The general procedures and
effects for the interference with the scooter and
the batteries remain valid.
Do not smoke near batteries.
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Do not expose any part of the battery to direct heat
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(i.e. naked flame, gas fire).
When charging always place your charger on a hard
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surface in a room with good ventilation.
You should not charge your batteries in outdoor
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conditions.
9.1. bAttery & cHArGer SPeciFicAtioN:
batteries:
24 V (2x12 V) / 60 Ah., Gel Type-maintenance-free
Dimensions:
Please see Technical Specifications.
Note:
Optional batteries with different capacities are
available.
Dimensions:
Please see Technical Specifications.
charger:
Connector: 3 pin “Nuetrik” type
Charger: 24V d.c. 8 A Cyclic.
Note:
Other cyclic chargers designed for GEL batteries
may be used, up to a maximum power output of 10A.
WArNiNG!
It is the responsibility of the person electing to use an
alternative battery charger to ensure that the chosen
battery charger is fully compatible with the scooter.
9.2 electricAl FUSeS:
To prevent the scooter from becoming overloaded, fuses
been built into the battery looms. The fuses
automatically isolate the battery from the scooter wiring
and control systems in the event of an electrical short
circuit.
If you suspect that the fuses have blown, contact your
Sunrise Medical authorised dealer as soon as possible,
who will carry out a full diagnostic to determine the cause
of the original fault.
WArNiNG!
Do not attempt to change the fuses yourself.
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Do not attempt to by-pass the fuse as this would be
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very dangerous. If you suspect a fault, contact your
Sunrise Medical authorised dealer as soon as
possible.
9.0 batteries and charging
Fig.9.1.0
150A
150A
15A
POWER
MODULE
CHARGER
BATTERY
CONNECTORS
RED
RED
BLACK
BLACK
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
9.3 bAtterieS
For all warnings and the detailed removal process please
refer to section “5.3 Batteries”, on pages 18 and 19.
9.4 GeNerAl bAttery iNForMAtioN
Batteries are the power source for almost all of the
modern mobility products available today.
The design of batteries used in mobility products is
significantly different to the batteries used to start a car for
example.
Car batteries are designed to release a large amount of
power over a short period of time, whilst mobility batteries
(commonly called deep cycle batteries) release their
power evenly, over a long period of time. Therefore, due
to the lower production volumes and increased
technological requirements, mobility batteries are typically
more expensive.
Commonly two 12 volt batteries are used together in a
mobility product, giving a total voltage of 24 volts.
The size of the battery (e.g. its available power) is
expressed in amps per hour e.g. 70 A/hr. The higher the
number, the bigger the battery size, weight and,
potentially, the greater the distance you can travel.
Sunrise Medical only fit as standard maintenance-free
mobility batteries into these types of scooters.
9.5 MAiNteNANce-Free bAtterieS:
This type of battery uses a method of carrying the
electrolyte commonly referred to as ‘gel’, that is held
within the battery case. As the name implies, no
maintenance is required other than regular charging. You
can safely transport this type of battery without fear of
acid spilling. Furthermore, they are approved for
transportation on aircraft, trains and ships.
9.6 bAttery cAre:
Over the years, battery technology has moved forward
but, unfortunately, some of the advice given on battery
care has not.
This has resulted in a number of confused and at times
contradictory instructions on the ‘best’ way to care for your
batteries.
This section will help to dispel some of these myths and
legends.
Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance-free
batteries. This has been agreed between Sunrise Medical
and the battery manufacturers, to enable you to get the
best out of your batteries. If a different care plan is
followed, this may result in lower than expected
performance from your mobility vehicle.
