Appendix; Charging Of Fully Discharged Batteries; Connecting The Programming Device; Preparation - Invacare Electra Service Manual

Service Manual

12 Appendix

12.1 Charging of fully discharged batteries

If a voltage of less than 9.5 V is measured at a battery, the battery is fully discharged. Also observe the
information on the charging of batteries contained
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in the vehicle Operating Manual
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in the charger Operating Manual
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on the charger
CAUTION:Risk of accidents!
Batteries are not allowed to lie on their sides or stand on edge while being charged.
For charging a fully discharged battery, proceed as follows:
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Remove the batteries from the vehicle.
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Pre-charge each battery individually while simultaneously measuring the charging voltage.
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Pre-charge battery up to 10 V by means of an unregulated charger.
Then stop charging procedure.
CAUTION:Explosion hazard!
Do not fully charge batteries using an unregulated charger.
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Put batteries back into the vehicle.
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Fully charge battery using the Invacare charger via the Scooter charging socket .
The charging procedure should last for at least 48 hours.

12.2 Connecting the programming device

12.2.1 Preparation

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Secure the Scooter against rolling away by blocking the front wheel with wedges.
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Raise the rear of the Scooter until the drive wheels can turn freely and support by blocking up the anti-
tipper wheel.
You will now be able to check drive commands because the drive wheels can turn freely.
CAUTION:Danger because Scooter can roll away!
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Secure the Scooter against rolling away by blocking the front wheel with wedges before
raising.
As at: 15.04.02
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