Operation Manual

19Q400 M/F/R Rev.B
ENGLISH
6.2 Charging baeries:
& Baery charger: Please read the owner’s manual with the
charger supplied carefully. The general procedures and eects
for the interference with the chair and the baeries remain
valid.
Baery care plan
Below is set out a baery care plan for maintenance free
baeries. This has been agreed between Sunrise Medical
and the baery manufacturers, to enable you to get the best
out of your baeries. If a dierent care plan is followed, this
may result in lower than expected performance from your
mobility vehicle.
• Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compable
with the vehicle to be charged.
• Charge your baeries every night, regardless of the amount
of use your mobility device has had during the day.
• Do not interrupt the charging cycle.
• If your mobility device is not required for use, it should
remain connected to the charger unl required. This will
not damage your baeries, as long as the mains socket/plug
is le switched on. Turning the mains socket/plug o, but
leaving the mains cable plugged in will eventually deplete
your baery charge.
• If you leave your vehicle for an extended period (more than
15 days) charge the baeries fully and then disconnect the
main baery lead.
• Failure to allow for recharge will damage the baeries and
can lead to shortened distances and premature failure.
• Do not top up the charge of your baeries during the day.
Wait unl the evening for a full overnight charge.
• As a general rule, maintenance free baeries take longer to
fully charge than “wet” lead acid baeries.
• The baery terminals need to be checked regularly for
signs of corrosion. If any corrosion is apparent, then clean
the terminals completely and re-grease the terminal using
Vaseline petroleum jelly, not ordinary grease. Ensure that
the terminal nut and bolt, cable clip and exposed cable are
completely covered with jelly.
• Following all the points above should result in a healthier
baery, greater range for the vehicle user and a longer life
for your baeries.
Connecng the baery charger
Procedure for connecng the charger and charging
• Switch o the wheelchair controller. & Controller:
• Connect the baery charger round output plug to the
charging socket on the front of the joysck module.
& Controller:
• Connect the charger to the mains supply by means of the
mains plug and switch on.
For more informaon about the charger operaon, consult the
instrucons provided with the charger. & BATTERY CHARGER.
Depending on how depleted the baeries are, it may take up
to 12 hours to fully charge the baeries again.
DANGER!
• Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not rest a baery on top of the charger.
• Do not stand the charger on a carpet or other so surface.
Always place it on a hard at surface.
• Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to a
qualied technician.
• Never place the charger directly above the baery being
charged; gases from the baery will corrode and damage
the charger.
• Never charge a frozen baery. A fully charged baery will
rarely freeze but the electrolyte of a discharged baery can
freeze at -9° Cengrade. Any baery that is suspected of
being frozen should be thawed completely before charging.
• Never sit with the charger on your lap when charging your
baeries
• The charger casing will get hot during its normal operaon.
• Do not disassemble charger; only have it repaired by the
manufacturers. Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or re.
• To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the charger
from the outlet before aempng any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning o the controls will not reduce the risk.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of
baery or charger.
• You should not charge your baeries in outdoor condions.
• It is advised to use a smoke detector in the charging area.