Battery Charger Operation; On-Board Battery Charger - Invacare Pronto M71 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 15—BATTERIES
NOTE: If the batteries need to be charged more often or take longer to charge than normal, they
may need to be replaced. Contact a qualified technician.
NOTE: The batteries can be charged using the on-board battery charger OR by plugging an
independent battery charger into the port located on the front of the joystick.

Battery Charger Operation

READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufacturer's instructions for each charger
(supplied or purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified
technician for proper procedures.
NEVER leave the charger unattended when the circuit breaker (charger) is tripping
On and Off.
Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire and electric shock.

On-Board Battery Charger

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 15.6.
When using an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord having at least
16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as
the device being connected.
Ensure the pins of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, and shape as
those on the charger.
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding plug from
the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug.
Three prong to two prong adapters should not be used. Use of three prong adapters
can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to the user.
NOTE: The On/Off LED indicator light and the charger LED indicator light are located on the top
of the charger on the rear of the wheelchair. Open rear shroud to view indicator lights. Refer to
Removing/Installing the Shrouds on page 50.
1. Plug the female connector of the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC receptacle on
the charger and plug in the male connector on the AC power cord into the wall outlet.
2. The On/Off LED indicator illuminates solid Red indicating that the charger is ON.
3. If the On/Off LED indicator is "blinking" Red, this is abnormal. Unplug AC power
cord from the on-board battery charger and wall outlet. Contact Invacare at the
number listed on the back page of this manual.
4. When the On/Off LED indicator light is Off, charger is Off.
5. When the CHARGE LED indicator light is yellow, the batteries are charging.
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