Safety—charging the batteries
WARNING: Do not use a household extension cord if the charger plug does not reach the 115 volt outlet. Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, use a three conduc- tor No. 16 AWG (or heavier) cord with ground, properly wired, in good electri- cal condition, and keep it as short as possible.
WARNING: Do not use cords that are damaged or defective. Use of a damaged or de- fective cord could result in fire or electric shock.
WARNING: Locate all battery charger cords so that they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, do not touch uninsulated parts of the battery charger output connector, battery connectors, or battery terminals. Ensure that all electrical connectors are in good working condition. Do not use con- nectors that are cracked, corroded, or do not make adequate electrical con- tact. Use of a damaged or defective connector could result in fire or electric shock.
WARNING: Ensure that the area around battery charger and batteries is well ventilated while batteries are being charged. Do not allow clothing, blankets, or other material to cover battery charger. Do not place battery charger under a bed.
WARNING: Keep sparks, flame, and smoking materials away from batteries. No smok- ing!
WARNING: Battery chargers can ignite flammable materials and vapors. Do not use near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or other flammables.
WARNING: Batteries generate gases which can be explosive. To prevent arcing or burn- ing near batteries, do not disconnect battery charger output connector from wheelchair battery charger receptacle when battery charger is operating.
If the charge cycle must be interrupted, move the battery charger ON/OFF switch to OFF and disconnect the battery charger AC connector from the power outlet, then disconnect the battery charger output connector from the wheelchair battery charger receptacle.
WARNING: To avoid damage to any of the battery charger connectors and their cords, disconnect by grasping the plug body and pulling it straight out of the outlet or receptacle. DO NOT pull on the cord. DO NOT twist, rock or pull the con- nector sideways.
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