Sunrise Medical F50 owner manual Maintenance free battery care plan

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Batteries and charging

Maintenance free battery care plan

1Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle to be charged.

2Charge your batteries every night, regardless of the amount of use your mobility device has had during the day.

3Do not interrupt the charging cycle.

4If 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.

5If you leave your vehicle for an extended period (more than 5 days) disconnect the main battery lead.

6Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and can lead to shortened distances and premature failure.

7Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day. Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge.

8As a general rule, maintenance free batteries take longer to fully charge than lead acid batteries.

9The 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.

10Following 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 Page How to use this manual Page Serial Number IntroductionYour guarantee GuaranteeFeatures and options Kerbs Safety warningsRoutine service GeneralTyres Cleaning seatingCleaning controls BatteriesWheelchair range Use on a slopeMobile telephones and two way radios Preparing your wheelchair for use Power-base assemblyFitting the batteries Attaching the rear view mirrorThen re-tightening Fitting the seat frame Seat stem adjustment Seat pan height adjustment Removal of seat frameArmrests/skirt guard Fitting footrests Attaching the backrestTo activate the immobiliser Power supplyPenny and Giles Pilot + control pod Immobiliser plugBattery level indicator Adjustable speed settingHorn button IndicatorsMain lights Hazard lightsSeat tilt Actuator mode functionMenu select Legrest leftOperation the control joystick Charging socketSummary Parallel Swing-Away Arm Dismounting the kerb Using your wheelchairKerb climber Fitting Mounting the kerbIt is not intended for permanent use Kerb climber CautionGeneral information Maintenance free batteriesBattery care Batteries and chargingMaintenance free battery care plan Safety features Deeply discharged batteries Fault finding guideNo indicator Mains supplyProcedures for Charging V 10A charger Safety and caution notes Battery warranty Myths and legends Range of your vehicleUser tips Adverse conditionsRamps Transfer to and from the chair Gradients descents Gradients ascentsClamp points TransportationLap belt instructions MaintenanceMaintenance To order spare parts F50 maintenance and routine inspectionYear Service historySunrise Medical Limited Sunrise MedicalIssue Sunrise Medical Limited