Sunrise Medical S-626 instruction manual Charging Batteries, Always, Disposing of Batteries

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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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3. Never use an extension cord. Use of an improp-

 

er 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:

B

Make sure area is well vented. Never charge

A

 

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

Remote Joystick

 

make direct contact across both terminals.

 

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.

930570 Rev. C

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Contents Quickie S-626 Sunrise Medical T r o d u c t i o nSunrise Listens 303 218-4500 or 800XIV. Sunrise Limited Warranty Weight Limit Controller SettingsT a b l e o f C o n t e n t s I c k i e S 6 2 What is EMI? Choose the Right Chair & Safety OptionsAdjust Chair to Your Ability Review this Manual OftenDistance from the Source Medium-Range Mobile TransceiversLong-Range Transceivers Immunity LevelSafety CHECK-LIST Weight LimitController Settings G e n e r a l W a r n i n g sChanges & Adjustments Reaching or Leaning TransfersDressing or Changing Clothes RAMPS, Slopes & Sidehills ObstaclesDriving in Reverse To Reduce the Risk of a FALL, TIP-OVER or Loss of ControlStairs Wheelchair LiftsCurbs & Single Steps EscalatorsI . W a r n i n g s C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s Rear Wheel Locks Optional Positioning Belts OptionalPush Handles Seating SystemsTo Descend a Curb or Single Step S e t u p , a d j u s t m e n t & U s eTo Climb a Curb or Single Step Tools YOU will NeedCHECK-OUT Battery RemovalRemote Joystick Installation Optional SWING-AWAY FootrestsHEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE Armrests Optional Remote Joystick SWING-AWAY Retractable Mount OptionalSeat Depth Seat Height and Angle AdjustmentBackrest Wheel LocksP e r a t i n g G u i d e If you have any problems, follow these proceduresPerformance Control Settings Qtronix Programming PAD OptionalThermal ROLL-BACK Joystick AssemblyCircuit Breakers Engage Joystick BootFRemote Switch Jacks optional- not shown Push the chair. For example, in an emergency, or ifI . B a t t e r i e s B a t t e r i e sAlways Charging BatteriesDisposing of Batteries I I . M a i n t e n a n c e CleaningBattery Maintenance I . M a i n t e n a n c eMotor Brushes Maintenance ChartTo Repair or Replace a Tire Ordering PartsR i n g A g r a m N r i s e M i t e d R r a n t y Page Sunrise Medical