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6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE
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Cleaning the battery
If the batteries are contaminated by water, battery acid, dust or other substances, they will discharge
quickly. The batteries supplied with the power wheelchair are sealed and as such are maintenance free
with no risk of battery leakage. Please follow the steps below to clean the battery.
1.
Turn the Sunfire Plus EC power switch to OFF.
2.
Remove the seat.
3.
Remove the shroud and unplug the terminal of the taillight and signal lights.
4.
Use a clean cloth to wipe off the soiled area.
5.
Remove the battery.
6.
Wipe with a clean cloth. If the terminal is covered with white powder, wipe it clean using warm
water.
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Batteries replacement
1.
Remove the seat.
(See
“
To remove the seat”)
2.
Remove the shroud.
3.
Disconnect the negative terminal (black) wires first, then the positive terminal (red) wires by
removing the four nuts and bolts from each of the battery terminals.
4.
Remove the batteries.
5.
Place new battery.
6.
Connect the positive terminal (red) wires first, then the negative terminal (black) wires by tightening
the nuts and each battery terminal.
7.
Install the shroud and seat.
Warning
!
Be sure the battery wires are connected to the right battery terminal.
Suggestions
1.
Make sure the terminals are installed properly and replace the cover.
2.
Battery efficiency will vary with outside conditions- driving range will be reduced in cold
weather If the power wheelchair is not used for a long time, charge the battery
at least once a week.
3.
Replace both batteries together.
