Batteries And Charging; Charging The Batteries - Pride Mobility JAZZY 1122 Owner's Manual

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BATTERIES AND CHARGING

Your power chair uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance
free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed
to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are
not interchangeable. Automotive batteries are not designed to handle a long, deep discharge, and also are unsafe
for use in powered wheelchairs.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Do not use batteries that exceed the recommended type and amp-hour capacity.
Do not use batteries with different amp-hour capacities. Refer to specifications table in
this manual and in the manual suppled with the battery charger for recommended type
and capacities.

Charging The Batteries

The battery charger is essential in providing long life for your power chair batteries. The battery charger is designed
to optimise your power chair's performance by charging the batteries safely, quickly, and easily. The charging
system consists of the battery charger, the charger fuse, and the ammeter. The onboard charger is located under-
neath the electronics tray. The ammeter and charger fuse are located on the electronics tray for easy viewing. See
figure 6. The ammeter indicates the rate of charge being administered to fully recharge the batteries. It is also a
good indication of whether or not the charger is working. The ammeter and the charger are only functional when
the charger power lead is plugged into an electrical outlet.
PROHIBITED! Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary,
properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged
plug access.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger
directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet.
WARNING! You must recharge your power chair's batteries with the supplied onboard or
optional off-board battery charger. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.
WARNING! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied
with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
WARNING! Do not expose the battery charger to rain or other sources of moisture unless
it has been tested for outdoor use. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger
for more information.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the power
chair and battery charger away from sources of ignition such as flames or sparks and
provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.
WARNING! Inspect the battery charger, wiring, and connectors for damage before each
use. Contact your authorised Pride Provider if damage is found.
WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does
not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorised Pride Provider.
WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to
insert objects through these slots.
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