9 TROUBLESHOOTING
9.3Checking Battery Charge Level
The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.
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Don’t perform any installation or maintenance without first | Read and understand this manual and any service information that accompanies |
reading this manual. | a battery and charger before operating the wheelchair. |
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Don’t perform installation or maintenance of batteries in an | Move the wheelchair to a work area before cleaning terminals, or opening bat- |
area that could be damaged by battery spills. | tery box. |
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Don’t make it a habit to discharge batteries to the lowest level. | Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge level and extend |
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Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers. | Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a battery or charger. |
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Don’t put new batteries into service before charging. | Fully charge a new battery before using. |
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Don’t tip or tilt batteries. | Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery. |
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Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools. | Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if necessary. |
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Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers. | Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery. |
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