Sunrise Medical Z-Bop owner manual Charging Batteries, Disposing of Batteries

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WARNING

Batteries weigh up to 45 pounds. Lifting batteries may cause back strain. If you fail to heed these warnings severe injury may occur to you.

5.Plug battery harnesses into chair harness.

6.Place battery access panel, trunk insert and deck lid into position.

WARNING

Never make direct contact across both battery termi- nals, as an explosion may occur. A spark may result in an explosion and/or fire resulting in severe injury or death.

E. CHARGING BATTERIES

WARNING

To avoid the risk of severe injury or death from electri- cal shock, fire or explosion while charging:

PROHIBITED!

1.Never connect charger to a 240 volt source. The main input voltage is 110 volts.

PROHIBITED!

2.Never touch the charger after it is connected to an electrical outlet. This may cause electrical shock.

PROHIBITED!

•Never connect or disconnect charger from battery while there is power to the charger.

PROHIBITED!

3.Never use an extension cord. Use of an improper cord could damage the charger or cause a fire or electrical shock.

4.A battery emits explosive hydrogen gas during charging. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:

•Make sure area is well vented. Never charge battery in a closed-in area.

•Never smoke or allow a spark, flame or high heat near battery during charging.

•Never allow metal tools or chair parts to make direct contact across both battery terminals.

5.Never look directly into cells when charging battery (wet cell batteries).

ALWAYS:

1.Use the charger that comes with your wheelchair. Read and follow all instructions and warnings.

2.Make sure room is well ventilated.

3.Turn off all power to your chair.

4.Connect and disconnect battery cables with caution.

5.Make sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries.

Q-NOTE–Batteries should never be left for long periods in the dis- charged state. Unused or stored batteries should be given a charge once per month.

6.Charge batteries by plugging in the battery charger cord into the chair and an outlet.

7.Or, use the off-board charger by plugging the offboard charg- er cord into the chair.

F.DISPOSING OF BATTERIES

WARNING

1.All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life are deemed to be hazardous waste.

2.For further information on handling and recycling contact your local recycling authority.

3.Always dispose of product through a recognized agent.

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