SECTION 8—BATTERIES

Basic concepts which will help you understand this automatic process are:

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.

CHARGING USING AN INDEPENDENT CHARGER PLUGGED INTO THE JOYSTICK

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Only use a charger approved by Invacare when charging through the joystick on this wheelchair model.

DO NOT use an independent charger with an output rating of over 8A (Amps). Otherwise, damage may occur.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4.

NOTE: The charger port located on the front of the joystick requires the use of an independent charger. The independent charger is supplied with the wheelchair.

1.Attach the battery charger connector to the charger port on the front of the joystick.

2.Plug the charger’s AC power cord or extension into the grounded 110-volt wall outlet.

3.When charging is complete, turn charger off.

4.Disconnect output cable from joystick charger port.

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