Invacare R51 Owners Manual - Page 65
When to Charge Batteries
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When to Charge Batteries SECTION 12-BATTERIES SPJ+ Joysticks NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.11. The Information Gauge Display located on the front of the joystick housing, it provides the state-of-battery charge, including notification of when the battery requires charging. It also provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair: A. GREEN LEDs are lit, indicating well charged batteries. B. AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are moderately charged. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip. Batteries Empty Information Gauge Display Batteries Full C. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Recharge batteries as soon as possible. Battery Charger/Programming FIGURE 12.11 SPJ+ Joysticks ƽ WARNINGS Never attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals or clamps. Use the recharging plug located on either the rear of the wheelchair frame or on the front of the joystick. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the power 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. During use and charging, unsealed batteries will vent hydrogen gas which is explosive in the right concentration with air. 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 reduced. NOTE: As a general rule, batteries should be recharged daily to assure the longest possible life and minimize the required charging time. Plan to recharge the batteries when it is anticipated the wheelchair will not be used for a long period of time. The range per battery charge using recommended batteries should be approximately 5 to 9 hours of typical operation. Extensive use on inclines may substantially reduce per charge mileage. Part No. 1106645 65 R51™and R51LXP