Charging the Batteries

LiteRider PTC_Owner’s Manual

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VIII. BATTERY CHARGING

Your LiteRider PTC’s charging system is designed for your safety and for your convenience. Follow the steps below to recharge the batteries.

1.Position your LiteRider PTC close to a standard wall electrical outlet.

2.Turn off the power on the joystick.

3.Insert the matching charger plug into the joystick’s charging socket that is located at the front of the joystick or alternatively into the battery pack. See figures 19 and 20.

*Alternate Charging Method

Standard

Wall Outlet

Figure 19

Figure 20

4.Insert the plug at the other end of the charger power cord into a standard electrical wall outlet. (Power to the charger indicated by a red LED).

NOTE: Make sure the standard electrical wall outlet is not controlled by a light switch causing the charger to accidentally shut off when it is activated.

5.Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet and from the joystick charging socket when the batteries are fully charged.

NOTE: The batteries should be fully charged in eight hours. A full charge is indicated, when the charge LED turns green and all 10 joystick LEDs are lit when the joystick is turned on.

Alternatively, you may charge the battery pack directly.

1.Remove the battery pack from the power chair.

2.Locate the charger port on the side of the battery pack and swing the cover open.

3.Plug the charger into the battery pack socket.

4.Insert the plug at the other end of the charger power cord into a standard electrical wall outlet.

5.Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet and from the battery pack charging socket when the batteries are fully charged.