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Each battery weighs up to 55 pounds. Lifting batteries may cause back strain. If you fail to heed these warnings severe injury may occur to you.
1.Attach battery harness to posts. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal. Do this for each battery.
2.Tighten all terminal fasteners using two wrenches.
3.Place the batteries in the battery box.
4.Connect the power harness connector to the battery harness connector.
5.Place the lid on the box. Slide box into position in the rear of the chair. Turn both swedge latches down. (see illustration on pg. 28)
Never make direct contact across both battery terminals, as an explosion may occur. A spark may result in an explosion and/or fire resulting in severe injury or death.
E. CHARGING BATTERIES
To avoid the risk of severe injury or death from electrical shock, fire or explosion while charging:
1.Never connect charger to a 240 volt source. The mains input voltage is 110 volts.
2.Never touch the charger after it is connected to an electrical outlet. This may cause electrical shock.
•Never connect or disconnect charger from battery while there is power to the charger.
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• | Never allow metal tools or chair parts to | Remote Joystick | |
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5.Never look directly into cells when charging battery.
Always:
1.Use the charger that comes with your wheel- chair. 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. Only connect the charger to the power supply after the charger has been connected to the chair.
5.Make sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries.
NOTE– Batteries should never be left for long periods in the discharged state. Unused or stored bat- teries should be given a charge once per month.
6.Charge batteries by engaging the battery charg- er connector (A) to the charger/programming port (B) located on the joystick.
F.DISPOSING OF BATTERIES
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 recy- cling contact your local recycling authority.
3.Always dispose of product through a recognized agent.
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