Shoprider UL8W36 manual Batteries & Battery Charging

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Batteries & Battery Charging

Batteries

The Shoprider Trooper Powerchair is designed to operate on two 12 volt/36Ah sealed lead acid (AGM or gel-cell type) aka SLA maintenance free batteries. For easy handling, the SLA batteries are contained within a battery-pack. The life of the batteries may be affected by temperature, terrain, weight of user, driving methods, and care of batteries. The battery gauge (Refer to Figure 3) is a guide on the remaining charge of the batteries.

The active user will need to charge the batteries after using approximately 30% of battery capacity. As an inactive user, only using from once a week to every other day, the recharge point would be at 50% of discharge (Refer to Figure 10). For extended battery life, it is highly recommended that these guidelines be followed. You cannot over charge the batteries.

*Keeping the batteries charged extends the life of the batteries*

SLA batteries should be kept fully charged at all times. They must not be left in a discharged state if the unit is not being used for some time or the “charging space” within the batteries will be permanently lost (memory loss). The SLA batteries should be checked once a month and kept charged as needed. Typically SLA batteries have up to about 400 charging cycles.

Red Bottom

 

Amber Middle

Green Top

3 Bars

 

4 Bars

3 Bars

Flashing. Danger, you must

From 30%

- 50%

Full battery charge.

stop and recharge

the

discharge.

Batteries

 

 

 

 

batteries. Failure to do so

will

may result in damage of

need charging.

batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEVER DISCHARGE BATTERIES TO RED BARS OF INDICATOR!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 10

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Contents Model # UL8W36 TrooperTable of Contents Introduction EMI Warning 13/2008 Powered Chair Electromagnetic Interference EMI Safety Instructions First Time Use Important NotesFeature Guide Joystick Controller VSI Getting to Know Your Shoprider PowerchairLocking/Unlocking the VSI Joystick Drive/Freewheel Mechanism Reclining Seat User TransferringDisassembling/Transporting the Shoprider Trooper Powerchair Ramps, Slopes and Cambers Driving Your Shoprider PowerchairGeneral Maintenance and Lubrication Caring for Your Shoprider Trooper PowerchairTires Drips may stain or damage carpets, furnishings, etcBatteries Batteries & Battery ChargingBattery off chair charging method Battery Charging ProcedureBattery on chair charging method Battery/ Charging Troubleshooting TroubleshootingUnit Specifications SpecificationsQuarterly Inspection Disclaimer 13/2008 Model Name- Trooper