Instruction Manual ASCEND
09/2008
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BATTERY STORAGE
If you don’t use your wheelchair, you could leave it connected to the battery charger. Charging is
automatically controlled by the battery charger. If you remove and store the batteries, kindly note the
following:
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Remove the cable clamps from the poles of the battery.
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The positive pole must at least be covered by a pole cap.
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Make sure no objects can make contact with both poles during the time of storage (the danger of
short circuits!).
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Batteries should only be stored in dry, well-ventilated spaces at a temperature between 0°C and
+40°C.
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Keep the batteries under the cover for protection against damp or other external influences.
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Protect the plugs and sockets of the batteries against corrosion.
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Protect the batteries against deep discharging (see the chapter on battery charging).
If you have further questions, consult your specialist dealer who will gladly help you in regard to
storage and servicing of your batteries.
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If batteries are not used, they can discharge fully.
TYRES
The ASCEND electric wheelchair is fitted with 3.00-8 driving wheels (standard pneumatic) and 260x85
steering wheels (standard pneumatic). Consult your specialist dealer about other wheel combinations.
He will advise you as to which combinations are suitable for your individual requirements.
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Make sure the wheels are always inflated correctly, otherwise the driving behaviour might be
affected. The correct pressures for the tyres are given in the chapter "Technical details". In
addition, you should always check the pressure values appearing on the tyres themselves.
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We do not accept any guarantee for wheels not supplied by the manufacturer.
TYRE CHANGING
If you wish to change the tyres or tubes, please note the following:
Before you can remove a tyre, all air must be out of the tyre, and insert a tyre lever between the tyre
and the rim. Slowly and carefully push the lever downwards. In this way the tyre is pulled over the
edge of the rim. Now push the tyre lever along the rim and the tyre will slip out from the rim. Now it is
easy to remove the tyre and subsequently the tube.
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All the air must have been let out of the tube.
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Improper handling might damage the rim. These activities should preferably be undertaken by
trained experts.
Note the following before fitting a new inner tube:
Examine the bed of the rim and the inside surface of the tyre for foreign bodies and clean them
thoroughly if necessary. Check the condition of the bed of the rim, especially around the air valve hole.
Kindly use only original replacement parts. No guarantee is accepted if damage is caused by non-
genuine replacement parts. Contact your specialist dealer.