Pride Mobility SilverStar Exterior Lift System - Manual (Page 14)

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BATTERY CHARGING
Follow these steps to charge the onboard battery:
1. Remove the onboard battery from the battery case and
place it near a standard electrical wall outlet.
2. Plug the charger cord into the mating socket located on
the bottom of the battery case, then connect the charger
cord to a standard electrical outlet. See figure 12.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension
cord to plug in your charger cord. Plug
the charger cord directly into a properly
wired standard wall outlet.
PROHIBITED! Removal of the grounding
prong can create an electrical hazard. If
necessary, properly install an approved 3-
pronged adapter to an electrical outlet
having 2-pronged plug access. Failure to
heed could result in personal injury and/
or property damage.
V . B A T T E R Y C H A R G I N G
Figure 12. Battery Charging
WARNING! Prevent component damage! Do not attempt to charge the battery and operate
the lift system at the same time.
WARNING! Prevent component damage! Do not attempt to wire the lift system directly to
the vehicle battery if the lift system is equipped with an onboard battery.
NOTE: It is recommended that you replace the battery every 3–5 years. Store the battery in a moisture-
free environment when not in use.
WARNING! You must recharge the lift system battery with the supplied battery charger.
Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Read the battery charging instructions
in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger before charging the battery.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do no 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! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Explosive gases may be generated
while charging the battery. Keep the battery and the battery charger away from sources of
ignition such as flames or sparks and provide adequate ventilation when charging the battery.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Inspect the battery charger, wiring,
and connectors for damage before each use. Contact your authorized Pride Provider if
damage is found.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not attempt to open the battery
charger case. If the battery charger does not appear to be working correctly, contact your
authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not allow unsupervised children
to play near the battery or battery charger while the battery is charging.
WARNING! Prevent Injury and/or equipment damage. If the battery is exposed to adverse
or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the difference in
environmental conditions before being charged.