SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Pronto
®
M51
™
Base with SureStep
®
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Checking Battery Charge Level
Thefollowing“Do’s”and“Don’ts”areprovidedforyourconvenienceandsafety.
DON’T DO
Don’t perform any installation or maintenance
without first reading this manual.
Read and understand this manual and any service
information that accompanies a battery and charger before
operating the wheelchair.
Don’t perform installation or maintenance of
batteries in an area that could be damaged by
battery spills.
Move the wheelchair to a work area before cleaning
terminals, or opening battery box.
Don’t make it a habit to discharge batteries to
the lowest level.
Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge
level and extend battery life.
Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers. Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a
battery or charger.
Don’t put new batteries into service before
charging.
Fully charge a new battery before using.
Don’t tip or tilt batteries. Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery.
Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools. Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if
necessary.
Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers. Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery.