Invacare R51LXP, R50LX manual Checking Battery Charge Level, Don’T

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SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Checking Battery Charge Level

The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.

DON’T

DO

 

 

Don’t perform any installation or maintenance

Read and understand this manual and any service informa-

without first reading this manual.

tion that accompanies a battery and charger before operat-

 

ing the wheelchair.

 

 

Don’t perform installation or maintenance of bat-

Move the wheelchair to a work area before cleaning termi-

teries in an area that could be damaged by bat-

nals, or opening battery box.

tery spills.

 

 

 

Don’t make it a habit to discharge batteries to

Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge

the lowest level.

level and extend battery life.

 

 

Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers.

Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a

 

battery or charger.

 

 

Don’t put new batteries into service before

Fully charge a new battery before using.

charging.

 

 

 

Don’t tip or tilt batteries.

Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery.

 

 

Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools.

Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if

 

necessary.

 

 

Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers.

Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery.

 

 

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Contents Nutron Series Nutron Series Part No.1106645 Table of Contents Wheelchair Operation UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning Strap Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsTypical Product Parameters Nutron R50LX, R51, R51LX, R51LXPOperating Information Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Electrical Accessories Tire PressureCharging Batteries Grounding InstructionsBatteries Rain Test Weight TrainingWeight Limitation EMI Information EMI Information Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday ObstaclesTilting Tilting CurbsStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsPercentage of Weight Distribution Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Bending Backward Reaching and Bending BackwardInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable Cause SolutionsChecking Battery Charge Level DON’TOperating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/OffWheelchair Operation Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair Using the HornSPJJoystick Switches and Indicators Display Description Definition Front Riggings Installing/Removing the FootrestsInstalling RemovingAdjusting the Footrest Height Model PW93, PW93E, and PW93ST FootrestsReplacing Heel Loops Model 93M, 904A, PAL4A, and PAS4A FootrestsInstalling/Removing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting CalfpadsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting Armrest Height ArmsClothing Guard Using Swing-Back ArmsArmrest Pad Removing/Installing Armrest Removing/Installing ArmrestAdjusting the Back Height BackChanging the Back Angle Changing the Back Angle Replacing Back Upholstery UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning StrapReplacing Seat Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Joystick Preparing the Joystick For UseRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickAdjusting Forks CastersUsing the Proper Batteries BatteriesRecommended Battery Types Using the Proper BatteriesInstalling/Removing the Battery Boxes Installing/Removing the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing the Battery Tray Place batteries into battery box bottom Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount MethodBatteries Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount Method Battery Clamp Method Connecting Battery Cables Battery Clamp MethodInstalling Battery Clamp Cover Connecting Battery Cables -Battery Clamp Method Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap Cleaning Battery Terminals 10 Replacing the Battery Box Retaining StrapWhen To Charge Batteries Charging BatteriesDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Connecting the Battery ChargerCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Engaging/Disengaging the ClutchesDisengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock Levers R51LXP Only Four Pole MotorsWheel Locks Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Adjusting Using Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair TransportingTransporting the Nutron Transporting the Nutron Transporting Transporting Limited Warranty USA