SECTION 10—BATTERIES
5. Reinstall the rear shroud and secure in place with three mounting screws.
NOTE: New Batteries MUST be fully charged before using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced.
6. If necessary, charge the batteries. Refer to Charging Batteries on page 60.
When to Charge Batteries
SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.5.
The Information Gauge Display located on the front of the joystick housing, it provides the state‐of‐battery charge, including notification of when the battery requires charging. It also provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair:
A.GREEN LEDs are lit, indicating well charged batteries.
B.AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are moderately charged. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip.
C.RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Recharge batteries as soon as possible.
Batteries | Information Gauge Display |
Empty | Batteries Full |
|
Battery Charger/
Programming Port
FIGURE 10.5 SPJ+, SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/
ACC Joysticks
MPJ+ Joystick
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.6.
The far right side of the display screen is the Battery Gauge Display (BGD). It provides information on the remaining charge in the batteries.
At full charge, solid blocks fill in all ten segments between E (Empty) and F (Full). As the battery becomes discharged, the segments will progressively disappear a bar at a time until no segments appear between E and F. At this level the user should charge the batteries as soon as possible.
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