QM-7 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
PAGE 1.8
JANUARY 2012
SUNRISE MEDICAL
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Batteries function as a power wheelchair’s
fuel tank. The larger the group size, the
farther the wheelchair will go.
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Use the size speci
fi
ed by the wheelchair
manufacturer. Never use undersized
batteries
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This chair uses either 22NF, or GRP 24
Batteries. Flat-top batteries help lower the
seat to
fl
oor height.
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Deep-cycle batteries used in wheelchairs
are designed to be discharged and
recharged on a regular basis.
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Starting or automotive type batteries use a
rapid burst of power to start an engine and
are quickly recharged by an alternator or
generator. They are rated by cold cranking
amps, a measure that has no relevance to
wheelchair application.
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Marine and RV batteries frequently are
not deep-cycle as they are often used for
starting engines.
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Only use Deep-Cycle sealed type
batteries in a wheelchair.
Battery Types
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF BATTERIES TO
INSTALL IN A CUSTOMER’S WHEELCHAIR!
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Batteries installed incorrectly can blow the
Batteries installed incorrectly can blow the
fuse for this system. Pay careful attention
fuse for this system. Pay careful attention
to install the battery harness across both
to install the battery harness across both
batteries instead of to each of the batteries
batteries instead of to each of the batteries
individually. See Section 7 for correct
individually. See Section 7 for correct
Battery Removal and/or Installation
Battery Removal and/or Installation
Section 1
Battery Size
Battery Installation