SECTION 11—BATTERIES

MPJ+ Joystick

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.5.

The far right side of the display screen is the Battery Gauge Display (BGD). It provides information on the remaining charge in the batteries.

At full charge, solid blocks fill in all ten segments between E (Empty) and F (Full). As the battery becomes discharged, the farthest segments will progressively disappear a bar at a time until no segments appear between E and F. At this level the user should charge the batteries as soon as possible.

Display

Screen

Battery Gage

Display

FIGURE 11.5 MPJ+ Joystick

Battery Charger Operation

WARNING

READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each charger (supplied or purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for proper procedures prior to use.

If the circuit breaker trips repeatedly, IMMEDIATELY unplug charger and contact dealer or a qualified technician.

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.

On-Board Battery Charger

WARNING

Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire and electric shock.

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.

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 11.6 on page 77.

NOTE: Charge indicator light is only visible with rear shroud removed.

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.

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Invacare Pronto M71 manual Battery Charger Operation, MPJ+ Joystick, On-Board Battery Charger

Pronto M71 specifications

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