R&E Stricker Reha-Entwicklungen GmbH
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Power Assist Devices
Condition of the wheelchair
Extinguish lead-gel batteries with water, foam or
CO
2
..Dangerous.gases.may.be.formed.in.a.fire.
involving lead-gel batteries. Do not breathe in the
gases under any circumstances.
4.4.2 Charging process
WARNING
Do not leave the battery unattended during the
charging process.
Charge the battery only at temperatures between
0 and 40°C. Charging outside the temperature
range will be automatically aborted by the battery.
To optimise battery life, charge the battery at
temperatures between 10-30°C.
Charge.the.battery.in.a.sufficiently.ventilated,.dry.
and.dust-free.environment..Ensure.sufficient.air.
circulation during the charging process.
Do.not.charge.the.battery.near.flammable.
substances (solids, liquids, gases).
Protect the battery from moisture during the
charging process. Do not charge the battery in
rooms where water could condense on the battery
or the charger. Only use the charger when it is
completely dry. If condensation has formed, allow
the charger to dry completely before charging.
Only use the charger supplied to charge the
battery. Using any other charger may cause
malfunction, damage, defect, ignition or explosion.
Do not charge the battery with a defective charger.
Replace a defective charger immediately.
Do not use a charger that has been knocked
or dropped. Do not open or repair the charger
yourself.
Do not charge damaged batteries.
Avoid unnecessary charging and do not charge the
battery for a long time when not in use.
The battery charging process is automatically
terminated as soon as the battery is fully charged.
When.charging.is.complete,.first.disconnect.the.
charger from the mains socket and then from the
battery.
Do not carry the charger by the mains cable or the
charging cable. Do not pull on the mains cable to
disconnect the charger from the mains socket. Do
not subject the cables and plugs to pressure or
pinch the parts. There is a risk of electric shock or
ignition.
Position the charger so that no one can step on
or trip over the cable or charger. Also protect the
charger and all related components from other
harmful.influences.or.stresses.
4.4.3 Storage
Do not store the batteries in places that are
exposed to heat for long periods of time (sunlit
car boot, garden shed, etc.). The service life of
the battery depends, among other things, on the
storage conditions.
Only use your car for transport, not for storing or
keeping the battery.
For optimum service life, store the battery at
18-23 °C and a maximum humidity of 80%. Do not
expose the battery to moisture (rain, snow, etc.)
during storage.
Charge the battery before storage according to
the.specifications.of.the.respective.battery..Check.
the charge level at least every three months and
recharge the battery if necessary.
Ensure that the battery is stored away from
damage and unauthorised access.
Store the battery out of the reach of children.
5 Condition of the wheelchair
Your handbike can be mounted to different
wheelchairs. For this purpose, your wheelchair
should be in a technically perfect condition. Do not
use a wheelchair that has already undergone major
repairs to the frame. We recommend wheelchairs
with rigid frames, as these offer greater stability
for use with a handbike than folding wheelchairs.
Nevertheless, most folding wheelchairs are
suitable for combination with our handbikes. If you
have any questions about your wheelchair model or
a planned new purchase, please contact us.
Make sure that the brakes of the wheelchair are in
perfect condition.
Despite the attached handbike, you can move the
wheelchair normally by driving the rear wheels.
This means that driving forwards and backwards
is possible without restriction. Steering by moving
the wheelchair wheels is only possible to a limited
extent due to the automatic steering reset.
