10.2Batteries and battery charging
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
•The battery charger supplied with your powerchair is for indoor use only, it must be protected from moisture and external heat sources.
•Handle the battery charger with care, if it has been dropped or damaged, do not use it.
•Do not use an extension lead for connection from the mains to the charger unless absolutely necessary. If you do use one ensure it is in good condition.
•Only use the charger supplied with your powerchair.
•Batteries are heavy, if you have to remove them, ensure you adopt the correct lifting posture to avoid injury. Ask for assistance if necessary.
Batteries
Your Powerchair is equipped with GEL type batteries (Acid free) which require only regular charging.
To ensure trouble free operation of your Powerchair it is imperative to monitor the battery charge condition continuously and to recharge the batteries in good time.
Intervals at which the batteries may need charging will vary and depend upon the conditions in which the Powerchair is being used, the weight of the user and ambient operating temperature in which the Powerchair is being operated.
New batteries need charging before your first journey and will not perform to their peak until the first six to ten charging cycles have been completed.
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