Operating Instructions
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switch to the correct setting. A patented electronic
circuit turns the charger on and off automatically.
Batteries used on wheelchairs are subjected to
severe deep-cycle duty on a daily basis. For this
reason, it is important that only Deep-Cycle batteries
be used.
CAUTION: THIS CHARGER IS FOR USE
ONLY ON 12 CELL, 28-85 AMP-HR (20 HR.
RATE), 2.37-2.50 VOLTS PER CELL MAXIMUM
VOLTAGE RECHARGEABLE, DEEP-CYCLE
BATTERY SYSTEMS. THIS CHARGER IS FOR
USE ON REPLACEABLE ELECTROLYTE OR GEL
CELL AND SEALED DEEP-CYCLE BATTERIES.
"BATTERY TYPE" SWITCH MUST BE SET TO
THE PROPER TYPE OF BATTERY. BATTERIES
IMPROPERLY MATCHED WITH CHARGER MAY
BURST, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND
DAMAGE TO BATTERIES OR CHARGER.
INITIAL INSTALLATION
Circuit breaker or fuse protection in the 115 volt AC
outlet to which the charger is to be plugged should
allow 5 amps per charger. Do not overload electrical
outlet. Use of an extension cord with the charger
should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a
risk of a fire and electric shock. If an extension cord
is needed, use a three-conductor, No. 16 AWG (or
larger) cord with ground, properly wired, in good
electrical condition and keep as short as possible.
Make sure that the pins on the plug of the extension
cord are the same number, size, and shape as that
of the plug on the battery charger. Locate all cords
so that they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Do not
operate the battery charger with a damaged cord or
plug. Do not operate the battery charger if it
received a sharp blow, was dropped or otherwise
damaged in any manner. Refer to a qualified
service agent.
Provide adequate ventilation for both batteries and
charger. The convection cooled design requires an
unobstructed flow of cooling air for proper operation.
Keep all charger ventilation openings at least two
inches (2") (5.08cm) away from walls and other
objects. Do not allow clothing, blankets, or other
material to cover charger. DO NOT place under
bed.
WARNING: CHARGERS CAN IGNITE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND VAPORS. DO
NOT USE NEAR FUELS, GRAIN DUST,
SOLVENTS, THINNERS, OR OTHER
FLAMMABLES.
WARNING: KEEP DRY; DO NOT EXPOSE TO
RAIN OR SPRAY. FOR STORAGE, KEEP
CHARGER IN A BUILDING. REPLACE WORN,
CUT, OR DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CORDS AND
PLUGS IMMEDIATELY.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This battery charger must be grounded to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This battery charger is
equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding-type plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and all
local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE
EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN
RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
NOT REMOVE GROUNDING PRONG FROM
PLUG.
This battery charger is equipped with a grounding
plug as illustrated in adjacent Figure A, for use on a
nominal 115 volt, 60 Hertz circuit. A temporary
adapter, as illustrated in Figures B and C, may be
used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as
shown in Figure B if a properly grounded outlet is
not available. The temporary adapter should be
used only until a properly grounded outlet can be
installed by a qualified electrician. The green-
colored rigid ear extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a
properly grounded outlet box.
DANGER: BEFORE USING THE ADAPTER
AS ILLUSTRATED, BE CERTAIN THAT THE
CENTER SCREW OF THE OUTLET PLATE IS
GROUNDED.
GROUNDING METHODS
NOTE: Use of adapter shown in Figures B and C is
NOT permitted in Canada.
BATTERY TYPE
Battery manufacturers frequently use the same
battery cases for different battery types.
