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253470 Rev. B
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6.0 BATTERIES, CHARGING, AND RANGE
6.2 Charging batteries
Battery charger: Please read the user manual supplied with the charger
carefully. The general procedures and eff ects for the interference with the chair
and the batteries remain valid.
Battery care plan
Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance free batteries. This has
been agreed between Sunrise Medical and the battery manufacturers, to enable
you to get the best out of your batteries. If a diff erent care plan is followed, this
may result in lower than expected performance from your mobility vehicle.
1.
Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle
to be charged.
2.
Charge your batteries every night, regardless of the amount of use your
mobility device has had during the day.
3.
Do not interrupt the charging cycle.
4.
If your mobility device is not required for use, it should remain
connected to the charger until required. This will not damage your
batteries, as long as the main socket/plug is left switched on. Turning the
main socket/plug off , but leaving the main cable plugged in, will eventually
deplete your battery charge.
5.
If you leave your vehicle for an extended period (in excess of one week)
charge the batteries fully and then disconnect the main battery lead.
6.
Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and can lead to
shorter distances and premature failure.
7.
Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day. Wait until the
evening for a full overnight charge.
8.
As a general rule, maintenance free batteries take longer to fully charge
than “wet” lead acid batteries.
9.
The battery terminals need to be checked regularly for signs of
corrosion. If any corrosion is apparent, clean the terminals completely and
apply petroleum jelly or silicone grease to the terminals. Do not use
ordinary grease. Ensure that the terminal nut and bolt, cable clip, and
exposed cable are completely covered with petroleum jelly or silicone
grease.
10. Following all the points above should result in a healthier battery, greater
range for the vehicle user, and a longer life for your batteries.
WARNING!
Battery chargers are only intended to charge 24V; Group 22, Group 24, and
Group 34; Lead Acid or Gel style batteries.
Connecting the battery charger
Procedure for connecting the charger and charging:
1. Switch
off the wheelchair controller. ( Controller)
2.
Connect the battery charger round output plug to the charging socket on
the front of the joystick module. ( Controller)
3.
Connect the charger to the main supply by means of the main plug and
switch on.
For more information about the charger operation, consult the instructions
provided with the charger. ( BATTERY CHARGER)
Depending on how depleted the batteries are, it may take up to 12 hours to
fully charge the batteries again.
DANGER!
1.
Ensure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over,
or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
2.
Do not rest a battery on top of the charger.
3.
Do not stand the charger on a carpet or other soft surface. Always place
it on a hard, fl at surface.
4.
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to a qualifi ed technician.
5.
Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases
from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
6.
Never charge a frozen battery. A fully charged battery will rarely freeze,
but the electrolyte of a discharged battery can freeze at 16°F (-9°C). Any
battery that is suspected of being frozen should be thawed completely
before charging.
7.
Never sit with the charger on your lap when charging your batteries.
8.
The charger casing will get hot during its normal operation.
9.
Do not disassemble charger; only have it repaired by the manufacturers.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fi re.
10. To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the charger from the
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the
controls will not reduce the risk.
11. Never smoke or allow a spark or fl ame in the vicinity of battery or
charger.
12. You should not charge your batteries in outdoor conditions.
13. It is advised to use a smoke detector in the charging area.
Battery Charger
The external charger has been designed to charge two 12V Gel type batteries
connected in series (= 24 V).
The chargers have features which prevent hazards or accidents occurring as a
result of connecting batteries the wrong way round, overheating caused by fault
conditions, or attempting to charge wrong voltage batteries.
The majority of charger sizes are electrically double insulated and no earth
connection is required. Some larger sizes may be electrically earthed and this
will be clearly stated on the label.
WARNING!
Battery chargers are only intended to charge 24V Lead Acid or Gel style
batteries.
DANGER!
1.
As with all main powered electrical equipment, always replace blown fuses
with the same type and size of fuse as specifi ed.
2.
Fitting of diff erent fuses can result in an increased fi re risk, damage to the
charger, or failure of the charger to operate properly.
6.3 The range of your vehicle
Please refer to the specifi cation tables at the back of this manual for Energy
Consumption (Maximum Range information).
Most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of their vehicles
either in the sales literature or within the User Manual. The range stated
sometimes diff ers from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery
size is the same. Sunrise Medical measures the range of their vehicles in a
consistent and uniform manner, but variances still occur due to motor
effi
ciencies and overall product load weight.
The range fi gures are calculated to ISO 7176-4:2008. Part 4: Wheelchair
Energy Consumption Theoretical Range.
This test is carried out in controlled conditions with new, fully charged
batteries, on a level test surface and a user weight of 300 lbs (136 kg). The
range fi gures stated should be seen as a theoretical maximum and could be
reduced if any single, or combination, of the following circumstances occur:
1.
Batteries whose age and condition are less than perfect.
2.
The terrain is diffi
cult e.g. very hilly, sloping, muddy ground, gravel, grass,
snow, and ice.
3.
The vehicle climbs curbs regularly.
4.
The ambient temperature is very hot or very cold.
5.
Incorrect tire pressures in one or more tires.
6.
Lots of start/stop driving.
7.
Also thick pile carpets within the home can aff ect range.
8.
Use of additional power consumption options (e.g. light, actuators, etc.).
The battery sizes available on each Sunrise Medical product should give
suffi
cient range to cope with the majority of customer’s lifestyles.