Transporting Batteries; General Instructions On Handling The Batteries; Removing The Batteries; How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly - Invacare Comet Series PRO User Manual

Invacare® Comet Series
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The depth of discharge affects the cycle life. The harder a
battery has to work, the shorter is its life expectancy.
Examples:
– One deep discharge stresses the same as 6 normal cycles
(green /orange display off).
– The battery life is about 300 cycles at 80% discharge (first 3
LED off), or about 3000 cycles at 10% discharge.
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Under normal operation, once a month the battery should be
discharged until all green and orange LED are off. This should be
done within one day. A 16 hour charge afterwards is necessary
as reconditioning.

7.2.7 Transporting batteries

The batteries supplied with your mobility device are not hazardous
goods. This classification is based on the German GGVS Hazardous
Goods Road Transport Ordinances, and the IATA/DGR Hazardous
Goods Rail Transport / Air Transport Ordinances. Batteries may be
transported without restrictions, whether by road, rail or by air.
Individual transport companies have, however, guidelines which can
possibly restrict or forbid certain transport procedures. Please ask
the transport company regarding each individual case.

7.2.8 General instructions on handling the batteries

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Never mix and match different battery manufactures or
technologies, or use batteries that do not have similar date
codes.
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Never mix gel with AGM batteries.
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The batteries reach their end of life when the drive range is
significantly smaller than usual. Contact your provider or service
technician for details.
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Always have your batteries installed by a properly trained
mobility device technician or a person with adequate knowledge.
They have the necessary training and tools to do the job safely
and correctly.
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7.2.9 Removing the batteries

1. Remove seat.
2. Remove battery and motor compartment cover.
3.
Open the battery retaining strap A.
Unplug battery connecting plug B.
4.
5. Remove battery.
6. Repeat procedure for other battery.
Replacing batteries takes place in reverse order.

7.2.10 How to handle damaged batteries correctly

CAUTION!
Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if
batteries are damaged
– Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid
immediately.
After contact with skin:
– Immediately wash affected area with lots of water.
After contact with eyes:
– Immediately rinse eyes under running water for
several minutes; consult a physician.
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