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930336 Rev. E
XI. BATTERIES
F. DISPOSING OF BATTERIES
1. All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life are deemed to
be hazardous waste.
2. For further information on handling and recycling contact your local
recycling authority.
3. Always dispose of product through a recognized agent.
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930336 Rev. E
XI. BATTERIES
E. CHARGING BATTERIES
To avoid the risk of severe injury or death from electrical shock, fire or explosion
while charging:
1. Never connect charger to a 240 volt source.The main input voltage is 110 volts.
For wheelchair manuals to be used outside the U.S. omit (1).
2. Never touch the charger after it is connected to an electrical outlet.This may cause
electrical shock.
• Connect charger to the power supply ONLY AFTER you connect charger to
the battery.
• Never connect or disconnect charger from battery while there is power to
the charger.
3. Never use an extension cord. Use of an improper cord could damage the charger,or
cause a fire or electrical shock.
4. A battery emits explosive hydrogen gas during charging.To reduce the risk of fire
or explosion:
• Make sure area is well vented. Never charge battery in a closed-in area.
• Never smoke or allow a spark,flame or high heat near battery during changing.
• Never allow metal tools or chair parts to make direct contact across both battery
teminals.
5. Never look directly into cells when charging battery.
Always:
1. Use the charger that comes with
your wheelchair. Read and follow all
instructions and warnings.
2. Make sure room is well ventilated.
3. Turn off all power to your chair.
4. Connect and disconnect battery cables
with caution. Only connect the charger
to the power supply after the charger
has been connected to the chair
5. Make sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries.
Note: Batteries should never be left for long periods in the discharged state. Unused or
stored batteries should be given a charge once per month.
6. Charge batteries by engaging charger connector (A) to the charger/program-
mer port (B) located on the joystick.
A
B