HULA
9
Rev.1.0
4.9 Batteries
Your wheelchair is supplied as standard from Sunrise
Medical with maintenance-free batteries. These only
require regular charging. Before charging, please read
sections 10 and 12 in this manual.
WARNING!
Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the
batteries. If in any doubt contact your local Sunrise
Medical authorised dealer.
CAUTION!
Before using your vehicle for the very first time, please
charge your batteries for a period of 24 hours.
WARNING!
All lead/acid batteries contain sulphuric acid.
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Avoid contact with acid on damaged sealed type
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batteries or wet batteries.
Battery acid can cause burns to the skin as well as
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damage to floors, furniture and your wheelchair.
If it comes into contact with the skin or clothing, wash
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immediately with soap and water.
If it comes into contact with the eye, immediately
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flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10
minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
Acid can be neutralised with baking soda and water.
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Take care to keep batteries upright at all times,
especially when transporting your wheelchair.
If you suspect that the batteries are damaged or
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leaking, contact your Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer immediately.
Only use the battery charger supplied with the
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wheelchair.
Only replace a faulty charger with one of the same
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type.
If you need a replacement battery charger, or are
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unsure about any of the above points, please contact
your authorised Sunrise Medical dealer.
Battery and charger connector type Hula:
24V (2x12V) / 36 Ah. Maintenance free
Dimensions Max: h=180 x w=195 x d=130 mm.
Charger Connector: Must be a 3 pin Neutrik connector.
4.10 Tyres
Your wheelchair tyres can wear depending on use.
Check them regularly in accordance with the service
instructions in this manual, (section 12.0).
4.6 EMC - Radio transmitting devices.
WARNING!
When operating two-way radio, walkie-talkies, C.B.,
amateur radio, public mobile radio and other powerful
transmitting devices the wheelchair should be brought to a
halt and turned off.
The operation of cordless, mobile telephones and cell
phones including hands-free devices is permitted but if
abnormal operation of the wheelchair is encountered then
the wheelchair must be brought immediately to a halt and
turned off.
NOTE:
the electrical systems of the wheelchair may
disturb the performance of alarm systems in retail shops.
4.7 Emergency braking
There are three ways to stop your wheelchair:
1. Simplest and safest way to stop the wheelchair is to
release the joystick (see Hand Control section 7). This will
bring the wheelchair to a halt in a controlled manner.
2. Pulling back the joystick will brake the wheelchair abruptly
with a fast stop
3. Switching the control system off whilst the wheelchair is
in motion will also bring the wheelchair to a halt.
WARNING!
Switching the control system off is only to be used in an
emergency situation as the stopping action is very abrupt.
Sunrise Medical recommend the use of an anterior pelvic
support at all times.
4.8 Sharp turns
DANGER!
Full speed turns should not be attempted. If you need to
turn sharply you must reduce your speed with the joystick
or speed setting. This is particularly important when
travelling across or down a slope. Disregarding this advice
could lead to your wheelchair tipping over.
