Checking Battery Charge Level - Invacare Xterra GT Operating And Maintenance Manual

SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL (CONTINUED)
SYMPTOM
Chair slows or stops
while driving AND one
(1) of the following oc-
curs:
RII Joystick - orange LED
flashes
A Joystick - Rightmost 2
bars flash
A+ Joystick - “HOT” is
displayed

CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.
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 lowest
level.
Don’t use randomly chosen
batteries or chargers.
Don’t put new batteries into
service before charging.
Don’t tip or tilt batteries.
Don’t use ordinary tap water.
Don’t overfill cells.
Don’t use uneven levels of
distilled water in the cells.
Don’t tap on clamps and
terminals with tools.
Don’t mismatch your battery
and chargers.
Part No. 1106627
PROBABLE CAUSE
Current rollback.
Chair has been driv-
ing under a heavy
load for an extended
period of time.
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
checking the fluid level, adding distilled
water, cleaning terminals, or opening
battery box.
Recharge as frequently as possible to
maintain a high charge level and extend
battery life.
Follow recommendations in this manual
when selecting a battery or charger.
Fully charge a new battery before using.
Use a carrying strap to remove, move or
install a battery.
ONLY use distilled water to refill.
Keep the liquid level in the cells at the “split
ring” level.
Maintain the liquid in all cells at the “split
ring” level.
Push battery clamps on the terminals.
Spread clamps wider if necessary.
Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL
or sealed battery and a regular
charger for regular batteries.
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SECTION 1
SOLUTIONS
Adjust driving parameters to
match driving enviroment.
Leave the joystick powered
ON and allow time for the
electronics to cool down.
(Light Duty Use)
Re-configure to eliminate
front loading
DO
Xterra™GT™