4.3Checking Battery Charge Level
The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.
Don’ts | Do’s | |
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Don’t perform any installation or | Read and understand this manual and any service | |
maintenance without first reading this | information that accompanies a battery and charger | |
manual. | before operating the wheelchair. | |
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Don’t make it a habit to discharge | Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a | |
batteries to the lowest level. | high charge level and extend battery life. | |
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Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or | Follow recommendations in this manual when | |
chargers. | selecting a battery or charger. | |
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Don’t put new batteries into service before | Fully charge a new battery before its first use. | |
charging. |
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Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with | Push battery clamps on terminals. Spread clamps | |
tools. | wider if necessary. | |
Don’t mismatch your battery and | Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL or sealed | |
chargers. | battery. |
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