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8.2.2 Charging the batteries
• Make sure you read and understand the battery charger's User's Manual, if supplied, as well as
the safety notes on the front and rear panels of the charger!
WARNING:
Danger of explosion and destruction of batteries if the wrong battery charger is used!
• Only ever use the battery charger supplied with your vehicle, or a charger that has been
approved by Invacare®!
Danger of electric shock and damage to the battery charger if it is allowed to get wet!
• Protect the battery charger from water!
• Always charge in a dry environment!
Danger of short circuit and electric shock if the battery charger has been damaged!
• Do not use the battery charger if it has been dropped or damaged!
Danger of fire and electric shock if a damaged extension cable is used!
• Only ever use an extension cable if it is absolutely necessary! In case you must use one,
make sure it is in good condition!
Note
The Invacare® Auriga/Auriga
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can be charged using an internal or an external charger.
Although it is not inherently dangerous to use both simultaneously, we recommend using only
one at a time.