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Taiga
| Electric Wheelchair
Electric Wheelchair |
Taiga
6.2. Check before use
6.2.1. Brake check
Every time you use the wheelchair check the brake system. Move
forward slowly and release the joystick. The wheelchair must come to a
stop in the normal manner.
When it is at a standstill the electromagnetic brake must lock with
an audible click. If you detect unusual brake behaviour, inform your
mobility dealer immediately and do not use the wheelchair.
The motor brake operates correctly if you cannot push the wheelchair
when it is switched off. However, if it can be moved, the electromagnetic
brake is faulty. Do not use the wheelchair if this is the case. Contact
your mobility dealer immediately.
6.2.2. Checking lights, indicators
and horn
Before moving off in the wheelchair always check the operation of the
lighting system, the indicators and horn. If you press the button and
there is no response from the equipment, inform your mobility dealer
immediately and do not use the wheelchair.
6.2.3. Checking the tyres
Before moving off in the wheelchair always check that the tyres are
undamaged and the tyre pressure is adequate. If the pressure is too
low, the tyres must be pumped up.
Check the tyre tread depth at least once a month. It should be at least
1 mm. Defective or worn tyres must be replaced by the mobility dealer.
6.3. Batteries
The wheelchair is equipped with maintenance-free lead acid battery
whose fluid level does not need to be checked.
If you do not use your wheelchair for an extended period, the batteries
should be charged every two months, otherwise they may be destroyed
by deep discharge. Make a habit of checking the battery status display
on the control every time before using your wheelchair.
If the battery status display shows only the red LEDs, do not travel long
distances and connect the battery charger to the wheelchair as soon
as possible. We recommend charging the battery after every time the
wheelchair is used.
6.3.1. Charging
Charging for the first time :
To charge the batteries to their maximum capacity proceed as follows:
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Discharge the factory-charged batteries until the LED display shows
two bars.
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Charge the batteries as described below (approx. 16 hours).
•
Discharge the batteries again to two bars on the LED indicator.
•
Finally charge the batteries as described.
Use only approved battery chargers to charge
the batteries (see Technical Data). Follow the
instructions for use of the battery charger.
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Before using the battery charger check that the mains connection
is 230 V.
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Switch off the wheelchair first.
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Connect the battery charger to the wheelchair. The charging jack is
on the side under the control (fig. 44) .
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