Batteries & Charging; Batteries; Battery Charging; Charging Procedure - Magic Mobility Frontier Owner's Manual

7 Batteries & Charging

Batteries

Charger
These products may not be available in all countries-contact your dealer for an
equivalent
7.1 Batteries
Your Power Chair uses high quality long lasting gell cell batteries that are sealed and
maintenance free. There is no need to check the electrolyte fluid level they contain.
Despite their similarity to automotive batteries, they are not the same. Automotive
batteries are not designed to handle a long, deep discharge, and are also unsafe for
use in power chairs. Do not allow automotive batteries to be fitted.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, wash your hands after touching.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in the batteries. Use
only AGM or gel-cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or
explosive conditions.
7.2

Battery Charging

We recommend using only a high quality dual rate intelligent battery charger with
your Power Chair. Only use the supplied off-board charger unless otherwise
approved by Magic Mobility. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.
STOP! Automotive batteries and chargers are unsafe for use in power
wheel chairs
7.3

Charging Procedure

Battery Charging is via a socket within the joystick module. When a charger is
plugged in, the joystick unit recognises the unit is plugged in and chair driving is
inhibited. The charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to
extremely low voltage. If this happens, call your Magic Mobility Dealer for assistance.
The following procedure is valid for the recommended charger brand - consult your
separate charger instructions if supplied with an alternative charger.
1. Ensure the wheelchair is turned off.
2. Always make sure that the charger is turned OFF before plugging it into the
wheelchair.
3. Plug the charger into the charging socket on the joystick module.
4. The empty battery connected light on the charger will come on. If this light does
not illuminate check all connections. (240V - 110V - 115V)
40 A/Hr MK Batteries (Gell Tech)
(73 A/Hr MK Batteries are optional)
24Volt 8Amp
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