SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
TDX® SC TDX® Spree 16 Part No 1149267
Charging Batteries
Ꮨ DANGER
When using an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord having at least
16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as
the device being connected. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of
fire and electric shock. Three prong to two prong adapters should not be used. Use
of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock haz-
ard to the user.
NEVERattempttorechargethebatteriesbyattachingcablesdirectlytothebattery
terminals.
DONOTattempttorechargethebatteriesandoperatethewheelchairatthesametime.
DONOToperatewheelchairwithextensioncordattachedtotheACcable.
DONOTattempttorechargethebatterieswhenthewheelchairhasbeenexposedtoany
typeofmoisture.
DONOTattempttorechargethebatterieswhenthewheelchairisoutside.
DONOTsitinthewheelchairwhilechargingthebatteries.
READandCAREFULLYfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructionsforeachcharger
(suppliedorpurchased).Ifcharginginstructionsarenotsupplied,consultaqualified
technicianforproperprocedures.
Ensurethepinsoftheextensioncordplugarethesamenumber,size,andshapeasthose
onthecharger.
DONOTunderanycircumstancescutorremovetheroundgroundingplugfromthe
chargerACcableplugortheextensioncordplug.
Rain Test
InvacarehastesteditspowerwheelchairsinaccordancewithISO7176“RainTest”.This
providestheenduserorhis/herattendantsufficienttimetoremovehis/herpower
wheelchairfromarainstormandretainwheelchairoperation.
DONOTleavepowerwheelchairinarainstormofanykind.
DONOTusepowerwheelchairinashower.
DONOTleavepowerwheelchairinadampareaforanylengthoftime.
Directexposuretorainordampnesswillcausethewheelchairtomalfunctionelectrically
andmechanically;maycausethewheelchairtoprematurelyrustormaydamagethe
upholstery.
Checktoensurethatthebattery
coversaresecuredinplace,joystickbootisNOTtornor
crackedwherewatercanenterandthatallelectricalconnectionsaresecureatalltimes.
DONOTuseifthejoystickbootistornorcracked.Ifthejoystickbootbecomestornor
cracked,replaceIMMEDIATELY.