X I . B A T T E R I E S
A. INTRODUCTION
1. Notes:
• Batteries supply the power for your chair.They contain a finite amount of energy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy.
• You can charge batteries only a certain number of times before they will fail and no longer hold a charge.
• For answers to questions about batteries, consult your supplier.
2. Use Proper Batteries:
Your chair operates on two 12 volt batteries.
• They should be Group 24 size with a minimum of 65 ampere hour rating and
of the deep cycle type.
• When you buy a replacement, insist on a deep cycle type. Do not use a car starter battery.
3. | Breaking In: | ||
| • A battery requires | ||
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| accept a full charge for this period. | |
| • It is best to limit the length of your trips until you break the batteries in | ||
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| and you know the range of your chair. | |
4. | Discharged Batteri s: | ||
| • | Never allow a battery to completely discharge. If you operate your wheelchair | |
| • | until it has almost stopped, you will greatly reduce the life of your batteries. | |
| Nev | let a battery sit in a discharged condition. Give unused or stored | |
| • | batteries a full charge once per month. | |
| Always fully charge the batteries. Avoid “topping Off” with | ||
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| frequent charges. | |
Never connect a life support or auxiliary device to a wheelchair battery.
The electrical system may fail, and result in severe injury to or death of rider.
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