Turios
2021-03
Using your wheelchair
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3.7
Battery status and charging
Risk of injuries and damage due to fire
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Only use the battery charger delivered with the wheelchair. The use of any other charger may
be dangerous (fire hazard).
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The battery charger is only intended to charge the batteries delivered with the wheelchair, not
to charge any other batteries.
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Do not adapt any of the delivered parts, like cables, plugs or battery charger. Never open or
change the battery or the connection points.
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Protect the battery and battery charger against flames, high and low temperatures (see chapter
5), moisture, sunshine, severe shocks (for example dropping). Do NOT use the battery if this
has been the case.
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Charge the battery with the battery charger, indoors, in a well-ventilated area, out of children's
reach.
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First read the user instruction of the applied battery charger before charging the wheelchair’s
battery. For more information, contact your specialist dealer or consult our website
Risk of damage
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Battery self-discharge and the quiescent current of the connected users will drain the battery
charge slowly. The battery may be irreversibly damaged if the battery is fully discharged.
Therefore, make sure that the battery is charged on time (see manual of operating console).
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Read the storage and maintenance instructions in chapter 4 and technical
details in chapter 5.
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Only disconnect the battery charger when the battery is fully charged, see
the following symbols on the charger:
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Do not charge batteries below 0°C. Move the battery to a warmer place
and start charging.
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Keep the connection point for the battery charger free of dust and other
contamination.
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In case of any problems whereby the battery cannot be charged according to following
instructions, please contact your specialist dealer.
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For instructions on how to change the batteries, see the installation manual.
For all information on battery status indication, please read the manual of the operating
console.
It is recommended to unplug the battery charger from the mains when not in use. This is to
prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
To charge the battery:
1. FIRST connect the battery charger to a 230V AC power socket. Use the battery charger
directly, without extension cord, on the power supply (without time switch).
2. Plug the adapter in the charging point of the operating console.
3. Wait until the battery is fully charged. Consult the battery charger manual for more information.
4. Disconnect the battery charger.
5. Remove the battery charger from the socket, let it cool down and store it in the charger pocket.
WARNING
CAUTION