SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Checking Battery Charge Level
The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.
DON’T | DO |
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Don’t perform any installation or maintenance | Read and understand this manual and any service |
without first reading this manual. | information that accompanies a battery and charger before |
| operating the wheelchair. |
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Don’t perform installation or maintenance of | Move the wheelchair to a work area before cleaning |
batteries in an area that could be damaged by | terminals, or opening battery box. |
battery spills. |
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Don’t make it a habit to discharge batteries to | Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge |
the lowest level. | level and extend battery life. |
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Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers. | Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a |
| battery or charger. |
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Don’t put new batteries into service before | Fully charge a new battery before using. |
charging. |
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Don’t tip or tilt batteries. | Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery. |
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Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools. | Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if |
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Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers. | Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery. |
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TDX™ SP | 34 | Part No 1143190 |