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XI. BATTERIES
Always:
1. Use the charger that comes with your wheelchair. Read and
follow all instructions and warnings.
2. Make sure room is well ventilated.
3. Turn off all power to your chair.
4. Connect and disconnect battery cables with caution. Only
connect the charger to the power supply after the charger
has been connected to the chair
5. Make sure to allow
enough time to fully
charge batteries.
Note: Batteries should
never be left for long
periods in the discharged
state. Unused or stored
batteries should be given
a charge once per
month.
6. Charge batteries by
engaging charger connector
to the charger/programmer
port located on the joy-
stick.
F. DISPOSING OF BATTERIES
WARNING
1. All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful
life are deemed to be hazardous waste.
2. For further information on handling and recycling contact
your local recycling authority.
3. Always dispose of product through a recognized agent.
tery cables with caution. Connect the positive lead to the pos-
itive terminal and the negative lead to the negative terminal.
Do this for each battery.
3. Tighten all terminal fasteners using two 1/2" box end
wrenches to 60 in-lbs (6.8 N.m).
4. Place the battery compartment lid on power
base and secure using the two (2) quarter turn fasteners
(push down on fasteners).
WARNING
Never make direct contact across both battery termi-
nals, as an explosion may occur. A spark may result in an
explosion and/or fire resulting in severe injury or death.
E. CHARGING BATTERIES
WARNING
To avoid the risk of severe injury or death from electrical
shock, fire or explosion while charging:
1. Never connect charger to a 240 volt source. The main
input voltage is 110 volts. For wheelchair manuals to
be used outside the U.S. omit (1).
2. Never touch the charger after it is connected to an
electrical outlet. This may cause electrical shock.
•
Connect charger to the power supply ONLY AFTER
you connect charger to the battery.
•
Never connect or disconnect charger from battery
while there is power to the charger.
3. Never use an extension cord. Use of an improper cord
could damage the charger, or cause a fire or electrical
shock.
4. A battery emits explosive hydrogen gas during charging.
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:
•
Make sure area is well vented. Never charge bat-
tery in a closed-in area.
•
Never smoke or allow a spark, flame or high heat
near battery during changing.
•
Never allow metal tools or chair parts to make
direct contact across both battery terminals.
5. Never look directly into cells when charging battery.
Off-board charger port
(located under joystick)
