Operating Instructions
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01056G
24 VOLT DUAL MODE
WHEELCHAIR BATTERY CHARGER
MODEL 13820
TYPE 24EL8
Specifications
AC Supply:
120 volts, 60 Hertz, single-phase, 4 amps maximum
DC Output:
24 volts, 8 amps, tapering to 3 amps or less
Battery Capacity:
Two series connected 6 cell, 12 volt deep-cycle motive power batteries. Gel cell and
sealed or conventional replaceable electrolyte deep-cycle batteries
Battery Size
Normal Recharge Time
28 to 55 amp hours
8 hours
56 to 85 amp hours
12 hours
PLEASE SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For correct operation of the equipment, it is important to read and be familiar
with this entire manual before installing and operating the charger.
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL AFTER READING.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS:
BECOME ALERT—YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.
Features
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Charger output characteristics are adjustable to charge gel cell and sealed or conventional replaceable liquid electrolyte
deep-cycle lead-acid batteries. Different charge characteristics are selected by a switch on the front of the charger.
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Patented electronic circuit monitors battery state of charge and automatically turns charger off when the batteries reach full
charge.
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Line voltage compensation produces consistent charger output for AC supply voltage variations of + 10% from nominal.
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Convection cooled design for maximum reliability and minimum maintenance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on the battery charger,
battery, and wheelchair. Use of an attachment not
recommended or sold by battery charger
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
INTRODUCTION
The Dual-Mode wheelchair battery charger is
designed to recharge deep-cycle batteries of
conventional replaceable electrolyte or gel cell and
sealed design. The different charge characteristics
required by these different types of battery design
are selected by sliding the BATTERY TYPE selector
