Forest kids
2015-11
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To transport the wheelchair in an airplane note the following requirements:
1. Type and properties of wheelchair (joystick, batteries)
The wheelchairs shall be foreseen of dry or gel batteries. Mostly these batteries must not
be removed out the wheelchair. Only disconnect and isolate the electrical connections
on the battery.
2. Dimensions and weight of the wheelchair
The allowable weight and dimensions of the wheelchair depends on the type of the
airplane.
3. Damage on the wheelchair
It is possible that the wheelchair could be damaged because the wheelchair will be
stored in a narrow area with the suitcases and other goods.
To prevent damage on the wheelchair:
Put the electrical adjustments in standard position (lift column as low as possible,
seat inclination horizontal, back inclination the most foreward).
Fold the footplates upwards, place the armrests in the most inward position.
Check that the adjustment levers are positioned inwards.
Cover the operator control with an soft material that can withstand shocks.
Before travelling contact the concern airline about there requirements for transporting
the wheelchair in an airplane.
2.20 Batteries
The standard for your electric wheelchair is two closed, 12 V/70 Ah AGM batteries. The
batteries used with your electric wheelchair are drive batteries which only attain full capacity
after a few charging and use cycles.
If the batteries lose their power after long usage, or if they are damaged, get them both
replaced by a specialist dealer only.
We accept no liability for damage caused through using other types of batteries.
If the batteries are opened, all manufacturer liability and all claims will become void.
Do not use the batteries at temperatures below +5°C or above +50°C (the ideal is: +20°C).
2.21 Battery charger
To charge the batteries, only use the battery charger supplied - IMPULSE S (8 A).
For the user instructions of the battery charger you can refer to the manual of the Impulse S
that is delivered with your battery charger.
2.22 Charging the batteries
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CAUTION:
Risk of injury - Only use the battery charger supplied to charge
batteries.
As the IMPULSE S (8 A) charger aligns the charge curve with the AGM batteries' charge
level, you can recharge your wheelchair after each use. This avoids any aggressive battery
charging and the "memory effect".
Recharge the wheelchair, at the latest, when the charge indicator on the steering unit goes
into the red zone. If, despite this, you continue driving, eventually only the last red diode
lights up and flashes continually, indicating that the batteries are nearly flat. If you disregard
this warning signal, too, an error message will shortly appear indicating that the batteries can
