Sunrise Medical QUICKIE V-521 User Manual
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B A T T E R I E S
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B A T T E R I E S
Never make direct contact across both battery terminals, as an explosion may occur.
A spark may result in an explosion and/or fire resulting in severe injury or death.
E. CHARGING BATTERIES
To avoid the risk of severe injury or death from electrical shock, fire or explosion
while charging:
1. Never connect charger to a 240 volt source.The main input voltage is 110 volts.
2. Never touch the charger after it is connected to an electrical outlet.This may cause
electrical shock.
• Connect charger to the power supply ONLY AFTER you connect charger to
the battery.
• Never connect or disconnect charger from battery while there is power to
the charger.
3. Never use an extension cord. Use of an improper cord could damage the charger, or
cause a fire or electrical shock.
4. Do not use charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
5. A battery emits explosive hydrogen gas during charging.To reduce the risk of fire
or explosion:
• Make sure area is well vented. Never charge battery in a closed-in area.
• Never smoke or allow a spark, flame or high heat near battery during changing.
• Never allow metal tools or chair parts to contact battery.
6. Never look directly into cells when charging battery.
1. Use the charger that comes with your
wheelchair. Read and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings.
2. Use the correct switch setting (located
on the charger) for the type of
batteries being used (wet or gel).
3. Make sure room is well ventilated.
4. Turn off all power to your chair.
5. Connect and disconnect battery cables
with caution. Only connect the charger to
the power supply after the charger has
been connected to the chair
6. Make sure to allow enough time to fully
charge batteries.
Note: Batteries should never be left for long
periods in the discharged state. Unused or
stored batteries should be given a charge once
per month.
7.
Charge batteries by engaging the battery charg-
er connector (A) to the charger/programming
port (B) located on the joystick
F. DISPOSING OF BATTERIES
1. All batteries once they have reached the
end of their useful life are deemed to be
hazardous waste.
2. For further information on handling and
recycling contact your local
recycling authority.
3. Always dispose of product through a
recognized agent.
Integral Joystick
A
B