Sunrise Medical POWERTEC F50, Owner'S Manual

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29 Issue 4
Batteries and charging
Important !
Do not rest a battery on top of the
charger.
Do not stand the charger on a
carpet or other soft surface. Always
place it on a hard surface.
Do not operate the charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been
dropped or otherwise damaged in
any way, take it to a qualified
technician.
Do not disassemble charger; only
have it repaired by the
manufacturers. Incorrect re-
assembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire. To reduce the
risk of an electric shock, unplug the
charger from the outlet before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
Turning off the controls will not
reduce the risk.
Never place the charger directly
above the battery being charged;
gases from the battery will corrode
and damage the charger.
Never Smoke or allow a spark or
flame in the vicinity of battery or
charger. Be extra cautious to
reduce the risk of dropping a metal
tool on to the battery. It could spark
or short circuit the battery or other
electrical parts, that may cause an
explosion. Also take off all personal
metal effects and dangling objects
when working on the battery.
Never Charge a frozen battery. A
fully charged battery will rarely
freeze but the electrolyte of a
discharged battery can freeze at
16° Fahrenheit (-9° centigrade), any
battery that is suspected of being
frozen should be thawed
completely before charging.
Note: when buying replacement
batteries always consult your
sunrise medical service agent.
Note: Before using your vehicle
for the very first time, please
charge the batteries for a
period of 24 hours.
Battery warranty
Battery warranties are subject to
periods set by the manufacturers,
however, most of these warranties
are subject to a wear and tear
clause, and if you genuinely wear
out your batteries in 6 months, it
will not be possible to obtain a
replacement under warranty.