Sunrise Medical F45 owner manual Maintenance free battery care plan

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Batteries and charging

Maintenance free battery care plan

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, so long as the mains socket/plug is left switched on. Turning the mains socket/plug off, but leaving the mains cable plugged in will eventually deplete your battery charge.

5.If you leave your vehicle for an extended period (more than

5 days) disconnect the main battery lead.

6.Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and can lead to shortened 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 lead acid batteries.

9.The battery terminals need to be checked regularly for signs of corrosion. If any corrosion is apparent, then clean the terminals completely (a wire brush is ideal) and re-grease the terminal using Vaseline petroleum jelly, not ordinary grease. Ensure that the terminal nut and bolt, cable clip and exposed cable are completely covered with jelly.

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.

Do not expose any part of the battery to direct heat

(i.e. naked flame, gas fire).

When charging always place on a hard surface in a room with good ventilation.

You should not charge your batteries in outdoor conditions.

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Contents F45 F45 Issue How to use this manual F45Contents Introduction Serial NumberGuarantee Your local dealerFeatures and options Safety warning and user tips Routine serviceKerbs Sharp turnsCleaning seating Cleaning controlsBatteries Wheelchair motorsUse on a slope Wheelchair rangeMobile telephones and two way radios Armrests-removing Preparing your wheelchair for useArmrests-replacing Fitting footrests Control boxEmergency freewheel and dedocking Dedocking procedureIt is not intended for permanent use Dedocking Refitting motor drive units Ensure the freewheel levers are in the drive positionAdjusting armrest height Adjusting the armrest widthArmrests Footrests Adjusting the footrest angleFootrest Adjusting the footrest length FootplatesSeat sling tension adjustment SeatingFirm seat board Seat cushionsBackrest removal and refitting Optima backrest upholsteryChanging the shape or tension Changing seat depthLumbar support Fully adjustable backrestRemovable covers Manual adjustable backrest recline JAY backrest postsPower supply Penny and Giles Pilot + control podImmobiliser plug To activate the immobiliserAdjustable speed setting Battery level indicatorIndicators Horn buttonHazard lights Main lightsActuator mode function Menu selectLegrest left Backrest recline Seat tilt Legrest right Up/down movementCharging socket Operating the control joystickSummary Penny and Giles Integral control Adjustable speed setting Red bars only lit or slow flash Fault TypeDescription Parallel Swing Away Arm Fitting and removal procedure Kerb climberFront transfers Mounting the kerbDismounting the kerb Batteries and charging Battery care Maintenance free batteriesGeneral information Maintenance free battery care plan Safety features 24V 6A charger indicator lights Yellow mains OnOrange charging Yellow bulk charge completeFault finding guide 24V 6A charger No lightsFlashing lights Yellow mains on light onlyProcedure for connecting the charger and charging Safety and caution notes Battery warranty Range of your vehicle Myths and legendsAdverse conditions User tipsRamps Transfer to and from the chair Gradients ascents Gradients descentsTransportation Clamp pointsTransportation In vehicles Lap belt instructions Sling Back Option Maintenance Sling back optionMaintenance F45 maintenance and routine inspection To order spare partsYear Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PSF45 Issue F45 Issue Sunrise Medical Limited