10.4. Boarding an Airplane
Once your plane trip has been determined, inform your airline company in advance, that you
will be using an electric wheelchair, and follow their instructions. At this time, provide the airline
company with details of your wheelchair. In particular, see the specifications for the battery you
are using, below:
Nickel metal hydride battery (shown as "Ni–MH" on the label)
Model
Voltage
Capacity 6.7 Ah
Type
Lithium ion battery (shown as "Li–ion 00" on the label)
Model
Voltage
Capacity 11.8 Ah
Type
About the lithium ion battery
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There may be restrictions in regard to carrying the lithium ion battery on-board, or checking-in
as a baggage. Be sure to consult with the airline company in advance.
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JWB2
24 V
Dry cell with a built-in microcomputer
ESB1
25 V
Dry cell with a built-in microcomputer