Battery Charger - Quickie SOPUR P-220 Manuel D'utilisation Et Garantie

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A. INTRODUCTION
1. Notes –
• Batteries supply the power for your chair. They contain a finite amount of energy and
have limits on how long they can store and supply energy.
• You can charge batteries only a certain number of times before they will fail and no
longer hold a charge.
• For answers to questions about batteries, consult your supplier.
2. Use proper batteries:
Your chair operates on two 12 volt batteries.
• Size of the batteries LxWxH (L – 260 mm W = 170 mm, H = 240 mm)
• They should have a minimum of 65 ampere hour rating. Only deep cycle sealed case
construction batteries should be used in this device.
• Connecting configuration. They should have a post and clamp style connection.
• When you buy a replacement, insist on a deep cycle sealed case type. Do not use a
car starter battery.
3. Breaking in:
• A battery requires "breaking-in" for the first 6 to 12 charges. It will not accept a full
charge for this period.
• It is best to limit the length of your trips until you break the batteries in and you
know the range of your chair.
4. Discharged batteries:
• Never allow a battery to completely discharge. If you operate your wheelchair until it
has almost stopped, you will greatly reduce the life of your batteries.
• Never let a battery sit in a discharged condition. Give unused or stored batteries a
full charge once per month.
• Always fully charge the batteries. Avoid "topping off" with frequent charges.
Never connect a life support or auxiliary device to a wheelchair battery. The elec-
trical system may fail, and result in severe injury to or death of user.
B. BATTERY CHARGER
A battery charger produces a direct current (DC). When applied to a discharged battery, this
reverses the chemical reaction that led to its discharge.
1. Charge rate. How fast a battery will charge depends on:
• Its electrical capacity; state of charge; electrolyte temperature, and internal condi-
tion of the battery.
• The maximum current of the charger.
2. Caution – to avoid damage to the charger:
• Never place the charger on top of a battery during charging. (Gases from the battery
can damage the charger and may lead to an explosion or fire).
• Never place a battery on top of the charger.
• Never expose charger to damp, rain or snow.
• Never unplug charger by pulling on the electrical cord. This may damage the cord.
• Never open a charger or attempt to repair it yourself. Return charger to Sunrise
Medical or have repairs made only by a qualified person.
• Keep cord out of the way, where it will not be stepped on, tripped over or damaged.
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XI. BATTERIES
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