Charging Batteries, Battery Charger Operation

SEAT ASSEMBLY

SECTION 4

SEAT ASSEMBLY

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Charging Batteries

CHARGING BATTERIES

WARNING

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 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 recharging the batteries.

READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufactures instructions for each charger (supplied or purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for proper procedures.

CAUTION

New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to initial use of the wheelchair.

ALWAYS charge new batteries before initial use or battery life will be re- duced.

As a general rule, you should recharge your batteries as frequently as possible to assure the longest possible life and to minimize required charging time. Plan to recharge them when you do not anticipate using the wheelchair.

There are some basic concepts which will help you understand this automatic process.

The amount of electrical current drawn within a given time to charge a battery is called “charge rate”. If, due to usage, the charge stored in the battery is low, the charge rate is high. As a charge builds up, the charge rate is reduced, and the battery charger rate decreases to a "trickle charge".

NOTE: If the batteries need to be charged more often or take longer to charge than normal, they may need to be replaced. Contact a qualified technician.

NOTE: The batteries can be charged using the on-board battery charger OR by plugging an independent battery charger into the port located on the front of the MKIV joystick.

BATTERY CHARGER OPERATION

WARNING

READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufactures instructions for each charger (supplied or purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for proper procedures.

NEVER leave the charger unattended when the circuit breaker (charger) is tripping ON and OFF. Immediately unplug charger and discontinue use. Consult a qualified technician.

Three (3) prong to two (2) prong adapters should not be used. Use of three

(3)prong addapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to the user.

Power Tilt Only For M71 And M91.

Part No.1118362 Rev A