SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No. 1118386
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P9000
™
XDT
Charging Batteries
DANGER
When using an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord having at least
16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as
the device being connected. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of
fire and electric shock. Three prong to two prong adapters should not be used. Use
of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock haz-
ard to the user.
The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold down flanges directly into
the battery case. Batteries that interfere with the battery box cannot be used for these
applications. Attempting to “wedge” a battery into a battery box may damage the box,
the battery and/or be a fire hazard, resulting in serious injury or further damage to
property.
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.
DO NOT attempt to recharge batteries using at the same time BOTH the on-board battery
charger AND an independent battery charger plugged into the joystick charger port.
Doing so will reduce the life of 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.
