Quickie Samba 2 Notice D'utilisation page 17

a WARNING:
• Do not rest a battery on top of the charger.
• Do not stand the charger on a carpet or other soft
surface. Always place it on a hard surface.
• Do not operate the charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged
in any way; take it to a qualified technician.
• Do not disassemble charger; only have it repaired
by the manufacturers. Incorrect re-assembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire. To reduce
the risk of an electric shock, unplug the charger
from the outlet before attempting any maintenan-
ce or cleaning. Turning off the controls will not
reduce the risk.
• Never place the charger directly above the battery
being charged; gases from the battery will corro-
de and damage the charger.
• Never Smoke or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of battery or charger. Be extra cautious to
reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on to the
battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery
or other electrical parts, that may cause an explo-
sion. Also take off all personal metal effects and
dangling objects when working on the battery.
• Never charge a frozen battery. A fully charged
battery will rarely freeze but the electrolyte of a
discharged battery can freeze at 16° Fahrenheit
(-9° Centigrade), any battery that is suspected of
being frozen should be thawed completely before
charging.
Note: When buying replacement batteries always
consult your Sunrise Medical service agent.
Battery warranty
Battery warranties are subject to periods set by the
manufacturers, however, most of these warranties
are subject to a wear and tear clause, and if you
genuinely wear out your batteries in 6 months, it will
not be possible to obtain a replacement under
warranty.
The range of your vehicle
Most manufacturers of mobility products state the
range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or
within the Owner's Manual. The range stated some-
times differs from manufacturer to manufacturer
even though the battery size is the same. Sunrise
Medical measure the range of their vehicles in a
consistent and uniform manner, but variances still
occur due to motor efficiencies and overall product
load weight.
The range figures are calculated to I.S.O. Standard
7176. Part 4: Wheelchair Energy Consumption
Theoretical Range. This test is carried out in con-
trolled conditions with new, fully charged batteries,
on a level test surface and a user weight of 75kg.
The range figures stated should be seen as a theo-
retical maximum and could be reduced if any single,
or combination, of the following circumstances
occur:
1. User weight heavier than 75 kg.
2. Batteries whose age and condition are less than
perfect.
3. The terrain is difficult e.g. very hilly, sloping,
muddy ground, gravel, grass, snow and ice.
4. The vehicle climbs kerbs regularly.
5. The ambient temperature is very hot or very cold.
6. Incorrect tyre pressures in one or more tyres.
7. Lots of start/stop driving.
8. Thick pile carpets within the home can affect
range.
9. Use of additional power consumption options
(e.g. light, actuators, etc.)
Rev.A 0807/2000/ST/000690635.EMS
All this technical information may seem complicated
and a little daunting, but please remember, that the
battery sizes available on each Sunrise Medical pro-
duct should give sufficient range to cope with the
majority of customer's lifestyles.
WARNING:
Always make sure you have enough charge to
complete your journey.
Myths and legends
Over the years, battery technology has moved
forward but, unfortunately, some of the advice given
on battery care has not. This has resulted in a
number of confused and at times contradictory
instructions on the 'best' way to care for your
batteries. This section will help to dispel some of
these myths and legends.
1. Batteries can be charged immediately after use.
You do not need to allow them to cool prior to
charging.
2. Mobility batteries do not develop a memory from
using a repetitive charge and discharge cycle.
This only applies to nickel cadmium batteries
commonly found in products such as camcor-
ders.
3. Batteries when new do not require any special
attention with regard to their charge and
discharge cycle. Following the relevant 'care
plan' is the best advice we can give.
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