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Joerns® Bed Frames
Chauffeur™
© 2016 Joerns Healthcare • 6110347 RevA • 16-2857
Batteries & Charger
For best results use only sealed lead-acid (SLA)
batteries with your Joerns Chauffeur (Figure 4). If you
have any questions regarding the batteries in your
Chauffeur, contact Joerns at 800.826.0270.
1. The electrical system on your Joerns Chauffeur
operates on a 24 volt system, requiring the 12
volt batteries to be connected in a specific way. If
the batteries are not connected correctly, damage
to the electrical control unit of the Chauffeur will
occur and the unit will be inoperable.
2. The batteries supplied with the Chauffeur are
maintenance free sealed SLA batteries. Do not
remove the battery caps. Do not attempt to add
water. This will ruin your batteries and void your
warranty. Liquid-electrolyte batteries are not
recommended for use with the Chauffeur bed
mover.
3.
If a powdery white substance appears on or around
the battery terminals, clean them: use a solution of
baking soda and water with a toothbrush. Do not
allow the baking soda/water solution to enter the
battery vents. If batteries are not cleaned when this
substance appears, or left for prolonged periods,
it will reduce the quality of battery connection and
affect performance.
4.
When replacing the batteries, both batteries must
be replaced at the same time. Clean the terminals
and battery posts with a wire brush. When
reattaching the terminals, be sure all connections
are tight (See battery replacement section).
Caution:
Connect battery terminals per diagram.
Failure to do so may result in an electrical short and or
damage to product
Battery Life
Battery life depends upon use and proper care. How
much your Joerns Chauffeur is used will affect how
soon your batteries will need replacement. Other
factors which can reduce battery life are: Irregular or
inefficient charging, extreme temperatures, and how
much weight you are moving.
If the distance you travel on a charge becomes
noticeably shorter, and ramps once easily climbed
become difficult, you may need to replace the
batteries. Other signs indicating the need to replace
the batteries include heating or swelling of the
batteries which is sometimes accompanied by an acrid
odor. If you notice any of these conditions, have your
batteries tested.
Figure 4
Charging
The Joerns Chauffeur is equipped with two hi-capacity
lead acid batteries which require charging on a regular
basis. An on-board charging system is integrated into
the electronics of the Chauffeur to make charging
easy. The Chauffeur is equipped with a removable
cord for charging and includes a hospital grade plug.
Note:
Before using the Joerns Chauffeur for the
first time, fully charge the batteries according to the
procedure below.
1. Position the Chauffeur close to an AC power
outlet. The Chauffeur can be charged using any
voltage specified on the unit.
2. Turn the power switch off.
3.
Plug the power cord into the receptacle on the
Chauffeur. The receptacle is located to the head
end of the main grey electronics box of the
Chauffeur between the bed casters.
4. Plug the hospital grade plug into the AC power
outlet. Make sure the plug is fully engaged into the
AC power outlet.
5.
Allow the unit to charge overnight – six to eight
hours for a full charge. For optimum battery life,
charge the Chauffeur whenever it is not in use – it
cannot be over-charged.
6.
With the power switch on, the Battery Status
Indicator shows the battery charge status. If the
Battery Status Indicator shows yellow and green,
the batteries are nearly or fully charged. If the
Battery Status Indicator shows red and yellow, or
just red, charging needs to be continued.
7.
Unplug the cord from the power supply outlet and
stow on the cable hooks below the Chauffeur
control handle.
