Invacare M71 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
Power Tilt Only For M71 And M91. 22 Part No.1118362 Rev A
CHARGING BATTERIES
WARNING
NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the
battery terminals.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same time.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been
exposed to ANY type of moisture.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is outside.
DO NOT sit in the wheelchair while recharging the batteries.
READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufactures instructions for each
charger (supplied or purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied,
consult a qualified technician for proper procedures.
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 re-
duced.
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.
There are some basic concepts which will help you understand this automatic
process.
The amount of electrical current drawn within a given time to charge a battery is called charge
rate. If, due to usage, the charge stored in the battery is low, the charge rate is high. As a charge
builds up, the charge rate is reduced, and the battery charger rate decreases to a "trickle charge".
NOTE: If the batteries need to be charged more often or take longer to charge than normal, they may need
to be replaced. Contact a qualified technician.
NOTE: The batteries can be charged using the on-board battery charger OR by plugging an independent
battery charger into the port located on the front of the MKIV joystick.
BATTERY CHARGER OPERATION
WARNING
READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufactures 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 circuit breaker (charger) is
tripping ON and OFF. Immediately unplug charger and discontinue use.
Consult a qualified technician.
Three (3) prong to two (2) prong adapters should not be used. Use of three
(3) prong addapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock
hazard to the user.
SECTION 4
SEAT ASSEMBLY
SEAT ASSEMBLY
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Charging Batteries