SECTION 12—BATTERIES
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MKIV-A+ Joysticks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.8.
The left half of the second line on the LCD is the Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI). It
provides information on the remaining charge in the batteries. At full charge solid blocks
fill in all ten segments between E (Empty) and F (Full). As the battery becomes
discharged, the farthest right segments will progressively disappear a half bar at a time
until no segments appear between E and F. At this level the word recharge will appear on
the second line to indicate that the user should charge the batteries as soon as possible.
FIGURE 12.8
Charging Batteries
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.9 on page 119.
NOTE: New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to initial use of the wheelchair.
WARNING
NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the
battery terminals or clamps. ALWAYS use the recharging plug located on the side
of the wheelchair frame.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the power wheelchair at
the same time.
During use and charging, unsealed batteries will vent hydrogen gas which is
explosive in the right concentration with air.
DO NOT sit in wheelchair while charging batteries.
CAUTION
ALWAYS charge new batteries before initial use or battery life will be reduced.
NOTE: As a general rule, batteries should be recharged daily to assure the longest possible life and
minimize the required charging time. Plan to recharge the batteries when it is anticipated the
wheelchair will not be used for a long period of time.
Battery Discharge
Indicator (BDI)
Battery Discharge
Indicator (BDI)
(In LCD Readout)
Battery Discharge
Indicator (BDI)
MKIV-A Joystick
MKIV-A+ Joystick
MKIV-RII Joystick
(Torque SP Only)