SECTION 11—BATTERIES
On-Board Battery Charger
DANGER
When using an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire and electric shock. Three prong to two prong adapters should not be used. Use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to the user.
WARNING
Ensure the pins of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, and shape as those on the charger.
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding plug from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.4 on page 69.
NOTE: The On/Off LED indicator light and the charger LED indicator light are located on the top of the charger on the rear of the wheelchair. Open rear shroud to view indicator lights.
NOTE: If the batteries are completely discharged, the charger will not charge them. Replace the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray on page 61.
1.Plug the female connector of the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC receptacle on the charger and plug in the male connector on the AC power cord into the wall outlet.
2.The On/Off LED indicator is blinking RED, this is abnormal. Unplug AC power cord from the on‐board battery charger and wall outlet. Charger may need to be replaced. Contact an Invacare dealer or qualified technician.
3.When the On/Off LED indicator light is Off, charger is Off.
4.When the Charge LED indicator light is YELLOW, the batteries are charging.
5.When the Charge LED indicator light is solid GREEN, the batteries are fully charged (as their condition will allow).
6.When charging is complete, unplug the male connector of the AC power cord from the wall outlet and then unplug the female connector of the AC power cord from the AC receptacle on the charger.
WARNING
DO NOT operate wheelchair with AC power cord attached to the wheelchair.
Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® | 68 | Part No 1125085 |
