Invacare Spectra Plus Mobility Aid User Manual


 
MAINS
SOCKET
CHARGER
CONTROLLER
FRONT
CHARGING BATTERIES
The battery charger supplied with the wheel chair was developed to charge the batteries fitted to these
products. Using alternatives will damage the batteries which are fitted as standard and invalidate the
warranty on these components.
The charger and electronic controller are designed to prevent the wheelchair operating during the charging
process.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the battery charger for a detailed description of the battery
charging.
If the mains lead needs to be extended, make sure an approved adaptor is used. DO NOT extend the
charger lead to the chair.
Ensure that both battery charger leads are safely routed so that they cannot be tripped over. When
charging is completed, safely stow the leads away to avoid danger when driving away.
BATTERIES
The batteries fitted as standard to the wheelchair are sealed ‘Gel’ batteries and therefore cannot be spilled
like conventional ‘wet’ batteries. Keeping the chair working to its maximum potential means that the
batteries must be cared for and correctly charged. Nightly re-charging is necessary if the chair has been
used during the day to ensure that the chair is ready for use the following day. A separate booklet is
supplied as a guide to the care and performance of the batteries and charger.
Powered wheelchair batteries do not maintain a constant full battery charge level as an automobile
battery; therefore, a shorter battery life can be expected. For maximum battery life maintain batteries as
described.
Plug the charger plug into the charger socket at the front of the controller for the PILOT INTEGRAL and
the PILOT+ controller and into the rear of the DYNAMIC DL controller as shown in the relevant diagrams.
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