Karma Morgan Series, Руководство пользователя

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CAUTION
When tightening the clamps, always use a box or crescent wrench. Pliers will round off (strip) the
nuts. NEVER wiggle the terminal when tightening, as the battery may be damaged.
SUGGESTION
Charge batteries daily. It is critical not to let them run low at any time.
Do not use the battery to charge telecom equipment or other items.
Battery capacity will vary with outside conditions; the maximum drive range will decrease in the
winter. If the vehicle is not going to be used for a long time, please remember to charge the
batteries at least once every two weeks.
Karma recommends that both batteries be replaced if one battery is defective.
18.6. Cleaning the batteries
If a battery is contaminated by dirty water, battery acid, dust or other soil, the battery will discharge quickly.
Therefore, please follow the following steps to clean the battery:
- Turn the power OFF
- Use a clean cloth to wipe off the soiled part of the wheelchair around the battery.
- Clean the terminals and inside of the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush or
medium grade sandpaper. Upon completion, these areas should be shiny, not dull.
- Examine the battery clamps/terminals for corrosion, if the terminal is covered by white powder, please
stop using the battery due to it indicates that there's possible leakage of the battery. Please replace the
batteries.
- Carefully dust off all metal particles.