SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
If wet cell batteries are used, follow all manufacturer guidelines and instructions for installation and maintenance. Regardless of battery type, proper battery footprint and use of battery terminal caps as defined in Batteries on page 46 must be followed.
Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair.
Charging Batteries
NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same time.
DO NOT operate wheelchair with extension cord attached to the AC cable.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to ANY type of moisture.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is outside.
DO NOT sit in the wheelchair while charging the batteries.
DO NOT attempt to recharge batteries using at the same time BOTH the
READ and carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each charger (supplied or purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for proper procedures.
After charging batteries, ALWAYS make sure that the battery charger cord is unplugged. Failure to do this could result in damage to the cord or personal injury to the user or bystanders.
When using an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected.
Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire and electric shock.
Ensure the pins of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, and shape as those on the charger.
DO NOT under any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug.
Three prong to two prong adapters should not be used. Use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to the user.
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