Quickie Samba 2 Notice D'utilisation page 16

Maintenance free battery care plan
1 Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger
compatible with the vehicle to be charged.
2 Charge your batteries every night, regardless of
the amount of use your mobility device has had
during the day.
3. Do not interrupt the charging cycle.
4. If your mobility device is not required for use, it
should remain connected to the charger until
required. This will not damage your batteries, so
long as the mains socket/plug is left switched
on. Turning the mains socket/plug off, but lea-
ving the mains cable plugged in will eventually
deplete your battery charge.
5. If you leave your vehicle for an extended period
(more than 5 days) disconnect the main battery
lead.
6. Failure to allow for recharge will damage the bat-
teries and can lead to shortened distances and
premature failure.
7. Do not top up the charge of your batteries during
the day. Wait until the evening for a full overnight
charge.
8. As a general rule, maintenance free batteries
take longer to fully charge than lead acid batte-
ries.
9. The battery terminals need to be checked regu-
larly for signs of corrosion. If any corrosion is
apparent, then clean the terminals completely (a
wire brush is ideal) and re-grease the terminal
using Vaseline petroleum jelly, not ordinary grea-
se. Ensure that the terminal nut and bolt, cable
clip and exposed cable are completely covered
with jelly.
10. Following all the points above should result in a
healthier battery, greater range for the vehicle
user and a longer life for your batteries.
11. Return the batteries back to Sunrise Medical or
directly to the battery manufacturer for recycling,
when they no longer hold charge.
a WARNING:
Do not expose any part of the battery to direct
heat (i.e. naked flame, gas fire).
When charging always place on a hard surface
in a room with good ventilation. You should not
charge your batteries in outdoor conditions.
General
The external charger has been designed to charge
two 12 volt Dryfit Gel type batteries.
Safety features
The chargers have features which prevent hazards
or accidents occurring as a result of connecting bat-
teries the wrong way round, overheating caused by
fault conditions, or attempting to charge wrong vol-
tage batteries. The majority of charger sizes are
electrically double insulated and no earth connection
is required. Some larger sizes may be electrically
earthed and this will be clearly stated on the label.
The 3 pin UK mains input plug contains a replacea-
ble fuse. The rating of this fuse is shown on the
charger label. Always replace with the same type
and size of fuse as specified. Fitting of different
fuses can result in damage to the charger or failure
of the charger to operate properly. If your charger
has been specified for use in Continental Europe it
will contain a European two pin plug which does not
have a fuse. In this case the fuse is located in the
fascia panel of the charger.
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Note: Please read the owner's manual with the
charger supplied carefully. The general procedures
and effects for the interference with the chair and
the batteries remain still valid.
Procedure for connecting
the charger and charging
1. The wheelchair can be charged
via a single charging socket.
The charger socket is located
on the front of the Pilot Control
Box.
2. Connect the charger to the
mains supply by means of the
mains plug and switch on.
3. Do not leave the charger
connected to the battery with the mains dis-
connected or switched off. This could result in
damage to your battery being caused by deep
discharge over a period of time.
4. Always switch off at the mains before discon-
necting the batteries.
Safety and caution notes
1. The charger is designed for indoor use. Do not
use outdoors or expose to rain, snow, spray or
moisture.
2. The charger may be used with most deepcycle
Gel type batteries, subject to written confirmati-
on from the Technical Department of Sunrise
Medical.
3. Do not smoke, or create sparks or flames in the
vicinity of the batteries or charger.
4. Avoid standing the charger on carpets or rugs
during use and do not cover the ventilation slots
of the charger or allow objects to rest on the
case.
5. Do not attempt to recharge other types of batte-
ries such as car batteries, non-rechargeable
batteries, AGM sealed batteries, wet electrolyte
batteries or batteries of the wrong voltage.
6. Repairs should only be carried out by Sunrise
Medical authorised service centres.
7. The charger is designed for mains input voltages
of 220V AC to 240V AC. For chargers to operate
with 110V AC (in countries such as North Ameri-
ca), a different charger will be needed. Please
consult your local Sunrise Medical Dealer.
8. Use of an attachment, not recommended or sold
by Sunrise Medical, may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons. To reduce the
risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by
the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting
the charger. Make sure the cord is located so
that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress. An
extension cord should not be used unless abso-
lutely necessary. Use of an improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric
shock. If any extension cord must be used, make
sure the pins on the plug of the extension cord
are the same number, size and shape as those of
the plug on the charger; and that the extension
cord is properly wired and in good electrical con-
dition.
Control box
Charger socket
Fig. 54
Rev.A 0807/2000/ST/000690635.EMS