Safety Cut-Outs; Common Battery Statements; Maintenance Free Batteries; Battery Care - Quickie QM710 Instructions For Use Manual

To fit the batteries reverse the above procedure.

12.2 Safety cut-outs

In the event of a short circuit there are several safety
systems built into your wheelchair to safeguard your
electrical circuits, (Fig.12.7).
1. Fusible 100A links are connected into the battery
harnesses to protect the batteries and wiring.
2. 15A auxiliary power circuit fuses for auxiliary modules
and the Recaro seat power supply
To replace them contact your Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer, who will also diagnose the fault.

12.3 Common battery statements

Over the years, battery technology has moved forward
but, unfortunately, some of the advice given on battery
care has not. This has resulted in a number of confused
and at times contradictory instructions on the 'best' way
to care for your batteries.
This section will help to dispel some of these myths and
legends.
Batteries are the power source for almost all of the
modern mobility products available today. The design
of batteries used in mobility products is significantly
different to the batteries used to start a car for example.
Car batteries are designed to release a large amount
of power over a short period of time, whilst mobility
batteries (commonly called deep cycle batteries) release
their power evenly, over a long period of time. Therefore,
due to the lower production volumes and increased
technological requirements, mobility batteries are
typically more expensive.
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Commonly two 12 volt batteries are used together in a
mobility product, giving a total voltage of 24 volts. The
size of the battery (e.g. its available power) is expressed
in amps per hour e.g. 70amp/hr. The higher the number,
the bigger the battery size, weight and, potentially, the
greater the distance you can travel. Sunrise Medical only
fit as standard maintenance free batteries into these
types of wheelchairs.
CAUTION!
• Do not fit car batteries to the wheelchair. Fit only deep
cycle, maintenance free mobility batteries.
• When the batteries are worn out, take them to the local
authority disposal point.

12.4 Maintenance free batteries

This type of battery uses a method of carrying the
electrolyte commonly referred to as 'gel', that is held
within the battery case. As the name implies, no
maintenance is required other than regular charging.
You can safely transport this type of battery without
fear of acid spilling. Furthermore, they are approved for
transportation on aircraft, trains and ships.

12.5 Battery care

Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance
free batteries. This has been agreed between Sunrise
Medical and the battery manufacturers, to enable you
to get the best out of your batteries. If a different care
plan is followed, this may result in lower than expected
performance from your mobility vehicle.
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