Sunrise Medical Quickie P300 - Manual (Page 40)

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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.
• They should be Group 24 size with a minimum of 65 ampere hour rating and
of the deep cycle type.
• When you buy a replacement, insist on a deep cycle 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 electrical system may fail, and result in severe injury to or death of rider.
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