Invacare When to Charge Batteries, SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks, MPJ+ Joystick

SECTION 10—BATTERIES

5. Reinstall the rear shroud and secure in place with three mounting screws.

NOTE: New Batteries MUST be fully charged before using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced.

6. If necessary, charge the batteries. Refer to Charging Batteries on page 62.

When to Charge Batteries

SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.5.

The Information Gauge Display located on the front of the joystick housing, it provides the state‐of‐battery charge, including notification of when the battery requires charging. It also provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair:

A.GREEN LEDs are lit, indicating well charged batteries.

B.AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are moderately charged. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip.

C.RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Recharge batteries as soon as possible.

Batteries	Information Gauge Display
Empty	Batteries Full

Battery Charger/

Programming Port

FIGURE 10.5 SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/

ACC Joysticks

MPJ+ Joystick

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.6 on page 61.

The far right side of the display screen is the Battery Gauge Display (BGD). It provides information on the remaining charge in the batteries.

At full charge, solid blocks fill in all ten segments between E (Empty) and F (Full). As the battery becomes discharged, the segments will progressively disappear a bar at a time until no segments appear between E and F. At this level the user should charge the batteries as soon as possible.

Display

Screen

Battery Gage

Display

FIGURE 10.6 MPJ+ Joystick

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