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Electrical fuses: To prevent the wheelchair from becoming overloaded, an electronic safety system has
been built in, which automatically disconnects the battery from the control. This device cuts in only in
extreme circumstances, such as repeated climbing of steep hills in very high ambient temperatures.
The fuse button, located on the side of the battery, trips immediately and the wheelchair comes to a
stop. The fuse can be reset by pressing the button. After a few seconds the wheelchair can be driven
again normally.
Slopes: The following instructions explain how to manoeuvre correctly on steep ramps and slopes, especially
in the course of descent. If you stop on an incline, start off slowly and, if necessary, lean
forward to counteract the tendency of the front wheels to rise. On descents it is important
not to allow the wheelchair to exceed normal speed. Indeed, the safest course is to go
down steep hills slowly and to stop immediately if you have any doubts about the steering.
If the chair gathers speed, move the joystick to its central position to slow down, or stop
completely. Then start off again slowly and do not allow speed to increase. Make sure the
automatic brakes are engaged. Climbing or descending a slope with the automatic brakes
disengaged can be dangerous.
Always position the wheelchair close to the place where the transfer will be carried out. It is
Transfers:
important that the controller is turned OFF, so that the wheelchair will not move throughout
the procedure. The wheelchair is highly stable owing to its weight. Do not stand up on the
footrests at any time during the transfer.
Freewheel device (Fig. 6):
Turn the lever on the back of each motor outwards so that each drive wheel is in freewheel position and
will turn freely. If you wish to push the wheelchair with the motors off, you should follow this procedure
with both wheels. When the levers are turned inwards, the drive wheel will automatically connect with the
propulsion mechanism. Follow this procedure with both wheels.
2. Batteries:
24 V (2x12 V) / 40 Amph., maintenance-free
Dimensions: 197 x 165 x 170 mm
Capacity at the discharge time 34 Ah/5 h
Connector: 3 pin "Cannon" type
Charger: 24 VDC 8 Amph
Charging batteries: Charger Specification: Only use chargers for cyclic batteries, Gel-Type with 24V/8A
output nominal max. To charge batteries, connect the charger to the 220 V, 50 Hz mains, and then to the
control.
Operation: When the charger is connected to the power supply the red light will illuminate. Connect the
charger to the control and then the yellow light will illuminate. When the green light illuminates or flashes, this
will indicate the charging is complete. If the charger is not connected to the control it does not provide charge
current. It is possible that the charger's metallic box may slightly raise its temperature due to use.
General care of batteries:
❑ Avoid heavy discharge of the batteries. If you continue driving until the chair is virtually immobile, you
will have reduced the useful life of the batteries.
❑ The batteries should never be left uncharged. A battery that remains uncharged for two weeks loses a
certain capacity that cannot be recovered later.
❑ The batteries should always be charged completely. The charging process should not be interrupted.
❑ Your batteries should be charged only by means of the charger supplied with the wheelchair. The battery
needs a "running-in" period over six/twelve charges; and will not attain to its maximum range until the
end of this period. It is better to limit the use of the wheelchair and the length of your trips until the
batteries have been totally "run in".
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