Checking Battery Charge Level - Invacare Pronto M71 Service Manual

SYMPTOM
Consumer not charging batteries long
enough.
Batteries may be weak.
Batteries have
short driving range
during a single
charge. Battery
Check programming settings.
Gauge falls off
faster than normal.
Heavy load on motors.
Charger still plugged in when user tries
E28 Error code.
to drive the wheelchair.

Checking Battery Charge Level

The following "Do's" and "Don'ts" are provided for your convenience and safety.
Read and understand this manual and any service
information that accompanies a battery and charger
before operating the wheelchair.
Move the wheelchair to a work area before opening
battery box or installing service batteries.
Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high
charge level and extend battery life.
Follow recommendations in this manual when select-
ing a battery or charger.
Fully charge new batteries before using.
Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a bat-
tery.
Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps
wider if necessary.
Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery or
"Sealed" battery.
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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
DO
SOLUTIONS
Instruct consumer to charge for 8-10 hours mini-
mum.
Perform load test or check "Battery Quality Menu"
with the programmer. Refer to MK
manual, part number 1114808.
Torque setting and power level setting may be too
high. Refer to MK
5
ber 1114808.
Chairs weight distribution may be offset (wheel-
chair may be front loaded).
Unplug charger to drive wheelchair.
DON'T
Don't perform any installation or maintenance without
first reading this manual.
Don't perform installation or maintenance of batteries
in an area that could be damaged by battery spills.
Don't make it a habit to discharge batteries to the low-
est level.
Don't use randomly chosen batteries or chargers.
Don't put new batteries into servcie before charging.
Don't tip or tilt batteries.
Don't tap on clamps and terminals with tools.
Don't mismatch your battery and chargers.
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