Invacare 1143206 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 13—BATTERIES
Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 64 Part No. 1143206
CAUTION
New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to initial use of the wheelchair.
ALWAYS charge new batteries before initial use or battery life will be reduced.
As a general rule, you should recharge your batteries as frequently as possible to
assure the longest possible life and to minimize required charging time. Plan to
recharge them when you do not anticipate using the wheelchair.
Basicconceptswhichwillhelpyouunderstandthisautomaticprocessare:
Theamountofelectricalcurrentdrawnwithinagiventimetochargeabatteryiscalled
“chargerate”.If,duetousage,thechargestoredinthebatteryislow,thechargerateis
high.Asachargebuildsup,thechargerateisreduced,andthebatterychargerrate
decreasestoa“tricklecharge”.
NOTE:Ifthebatteriesneedtobechargedmoreoftenortakelongertochargethannormal,they
mayneedtobereplaced.Contactaqualifiedtechnician.
NOTE:Thebatteriescanbechargedbyplugginganindependentbatterychargerintotheport
locatedonthefrontofthejoystick.
Battery Charger Operation
ƽ 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.
NEVER leave the charger unattended when the charger circuit breaker is tripping.
Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire and electric shock.
Read and carefully follow the individual instructions for each charger (supplied or
purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician
for proper procedures.