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13 Battery Charging
To charge the wheelchair batteries connect the charger plug into the battery charger socket on the R-net
JSM. You will not be able to drive the wheelchair when the charger is connected.
To connect the charger plug, ensure the single pin is at the bottom, as shown in the following illustration,
then offer the charger plug to the R-net in a horizontal orientation. The molded guide on the R-net will help
you to locate the plug. Ensure the plug is pushed fully in position.
Do not exceed the maximum charging current of 12Arms. Always use an off-board
charger fitted with a Neutrik NC3MX plug. Failure to observe these conditions could
result in poor contact resistance in the charger connector resulting in overheating of the
charger plugs. This presents a potential burn hazard for the user. PGDT accepts no
liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition.
Ensure that the charger plug pins are of the correct polarity to be compatible with the
pin polarity shown on the control system’s specific data sheet. Failure to observe this
condition could result in a burn hazard or fire hazard. PGDT accepts no liability for
losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition.
Do not disconnect batteries or open-circuit the circuit breaker while charging is in
progress. Failure to observe this condition could result in a burns hazard or fire
hazard. PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind arising from failure to
comply with this condition.
Only use the battery charger that has been supplied with your wheelchair. The use of
incorrect chargers could damage the batteries, wheelchair, control system or charger
itself, or may result in parts overheating creating the potential for burns or even fire.
PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind if the charger is incompatible with
the control system (see Chapter 2, section 7) or any other part of the wheelchair
system.