Cirrus Powerchair Owners Handbook
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Doc Code: PCC_IFU (02/15)
BATTERY CHARGING
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
The batteries require charging on a regular basis to minimise the risk of you
being stranded due to the batteries being flat. Ideally, you should charge the
batteries whenever the powerchair is not in use to make sure that there is always
the maximum available range for the powerchair.
The information gauge supplied on the joystick displays the amount of charge
left in the batteries. This gauge however should only be used as an approximate
guide. The battery is at full charge when all the lights are lit and the number of
lights lit will reduce once power is used.
When the leftmost red LED starts flashing, recharge the powerchair batteries as
soon as possible, as this is a warning that the powerchair is running low on
power.
To charge the batteries:
Turn off the powerchair
Insert the round plug from the charger into the joystick and switch the
charger on. The charging socket is located at the front of the joystick unit.
Charge the batteries for at least 12 hours for maximum capacity
BATTERY CHARGING (CONTINUED)
CHARGER OPERATION
Both the charger’s LEDs will illuminate when charging.
The red LED is lit whenever the charger is switched on.
The other LED will illuminate when connected to the powerchair.
The other LED is lit amber when bulk charging and then green when
trickle charging (after bulk charging has finished).
Warning: Please note the fan inside the charger will be activated accordingly
when you switch on the charger. If you find the fan does not work
when the amber LED is lit, DO NOT use the charger. To do so may
result in the charger overheating and risk of fire.
