X I . B A T T E R I E S
D. CONNECTING BATTERIES IN BATTERY BOX(ES)
1. | Batteries weigh up to 40 lbs.Take care to avoid injury when lifting. |
2. | Keep batteries upright.Take care not to spill acid (wet cell batteries). |
3. | Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries. |
4. | Before working around batteries, remove all metal personal effects, such as neck- |
| laces, rings, watches, pins and other metal jewelry that might contact the battery ter- |
| minal and cause a short. |
| Note: Refer to page 42 for a battery wiring diagram, or refer to the battery box lid |
X I . B A T T E R I E S
3.Never use an extension cord. Use of an improper cord could damage the charger, or cause a fire or electrical shock.
4.Do not use charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
5.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
•Never smoke or allow a spark, flame or high heat near battery during changing.
•Never allow metal tools or chair parts to contact battery.
6.Never look directly into cells when charging battery.
for a wiring diagram. |
1.Lift battery into battery box base.
2.Connect and disconnect battery cables with
caution. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal. In the single (UI) battery box con- nect the red lead to a different battery than the black lead. Connect the remaining positive terminal to the negative terminal at the other battery using the range jumper connector.
3.Tighten all the terminal fasteners using two wrenches.
4.Place the battery lids on the bases and secure with the battery box strap.
5.Place battery box into battery cage. Connector on box lid should face the chair.
6.Connect the harness lead to the battery box connector on the lid.
7.Lift the battery cage on to the locating pins found on the gear boxes. Make sure cage is seated properly.
8.Lock the battery cage into place by pushing down on the battery cage handle.
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
1.Use the charger that comes with your wheelchair. Read and follow all instructions and warnings.
2.Use the correct switch setting (located on the charger) for the type of batteries being used (wet or gel).
3.Make sure room is well ventilated.
4.Turn off all power to your chair.
5.Connect and disconnect battery cables with caution. Only connect the charger to the power supply after the charger has been connected to the chair
6.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 batteries should be given a charge once per month.
7.Charge batteries by engaging the battery charger connector (A) to the charger/programming port
(B)locate on the joystick
A |
B |
Integral Joystick
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 main input voltage is 110 volts.
2.Never touch the charger after it is connected to an electrical outlet.This may cause electrical shock.
•Connect charger to the power supply ONLY AFTER you connect charger to the battery.
•Never connect or disconnect charger from battery while there is power to the charger.
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 recycling contact your local recycling authority.
3.Always dispose of product through a recognized agent.
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