SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
R51™and R51LXP
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Part No. 1106645
Charging Batteries
WARNING
NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the
battery terminals.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same
time.
DO NOT operate wheelchair with extension cord attached to the AC cable.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed
to any type of moisture.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is outside.
DO NOT sit in the wheelchair while charging the batteries.
READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each charger
(supplied or purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified
technician for proper procedures.
After charging batteries, ALWAYS make sure that the battery charger cord is
unplugged. Failure to do this could result in damage to the cord or personal injury
to the user or bystanders.
Ensure the pins of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, and shape as
those on the charger.
DO NOT under any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from
the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug.
Grounding Instructions
WARNING
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from
any plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with
three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where
a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong
receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accor-
dance with the National Electrical Code. If you must use an extension cord, use only
a three-wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the device
being connected. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS
on some equipment. DO NOT remove these tags.
