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F. | MOTOR LOCKS |
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Disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually |
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push the chair. (For example, in an emergency, | A | ||
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| 1. Do not disengage motor locks unless power to |
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| the chair is off. |
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| 2. With the brakes released, the chair will not |
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| operate and the battery charge indicator will |
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| flash 9 bars rapidly (if power to the chair is on). |
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| 3. Be aware that the chair will not have brakes |
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| full control when motor locks are disengaged. |
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1. To Disengage Motor Locks: |
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Lift the lever (A) to the
2.To Engage Motor Locks:
Push the lever (A) down into the drive position.
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A. INTRODUCTION
1.Notes–
•Batteries supply the power for your chair. They contain a finite amount of energy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy.
•You can charge batteries only a certain number of times before they will fail and no longer hold a charge.
•For answers to questions about batteries, consult your supplier.
2.Use Proper Batteries:
Your chair operates on two 12 volt batteries.
•They should be Group 24 size with a minimum of 65 ampere hour rating. Only deep cycle sealed case construction batteries should be used in this device.
•Connecting configuration. They should have a post and clamp style connection.
•When you buy a replacement, insist on a deep cycle sealed case type. Do not use a car starter battery.
3.Breaking In:
•A battery requires
•It is best to limit the length of your trips until you break the batteries in and you know the range of your chair.
4.Discharged Batteries:
•Never allow a battery to completely discharge. If you operate your wheelchair until it has almost stopped, you will greatly reduce the life of your batteries.
•Never let a battery sit in a discharged condition. Give unused or stored batteries a full charge once per month.
•Always fully charge the batteries. Avoid “topping off” with frequent charges.
Never connect a life support or auxiliary device to a wheelchair battery.
The electrical system may fail, and result in severe injury to or death of rider.
930466 Rev. A | 930466 Rev. A |