The Range Of Your Vehicle - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q700 M General Manual

Battery Charger
The external charger has been designed to charge two 12V
Gel type batteries connected in series (= 24 V).
The chargers have features which prevent hazards or
accidents occurring as a result of connecting ba. t teries the
wrong way round, overheating caused by fault conditions or
attempting to charge wrong voltage batteries.
The majority of charger sizes are electrically double insulated
and no earth connection is required. Some larger sizes may
be electrically earthed and this will be clearly stated on the
label.
WARNING!
Battery chargers are only intended to charge 24V; Group 24
and Group 34; Lead Acid or Gel style batteries.
DANGER!
• As with all main powered electrical equipment, always
replace blown fuses with the same type and size of fuse as
specified.
• Fitting of different fuses can result in an increased fire risk,
damage to the charger or failure of the charger to operate
properly.
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6.3 The range of your vehicle

Please refer to the specification tables at the back of this
manual for Energy Consumption (Maximum Range
information.
Most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of
their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the
User Manual. The range stated sometimes differs from
manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size
is the same. Sunrise Medical measure the range of their
vehicles in a consistent and uniform manner, but variances
still occur due to motor efficiencies and overall product
load weight.
The range figures are calculated to ISO 7176-4:2008.
Part 4: Wheelchair Energy Consumption Theoretical Range
This test is carried out in controlled conditions with new,
fully charged batteries, on a level test surface and a user
weight of 220 lbs (100 kg. The range figures stated should
be seen as a theoretical maximum and could be reduced if
any single, or combination, of the following circumstances
occur:
• User weight heavier than 220 lbs (100 kg).
• Batteries whose age and condition are less than perfect.
• The terrain is difficult e.g. very hilly, sloping, muddy ground,
gravel, grass, snow and ice.
• The vehicle climbs curbs regularly.
• The ambient temperature is very hot or very cold.
• Incorrect tire pressures in one or more tires.
• Lots of start/stop driving.
• Also thick pile carpets within the home can affect range.
• Use of additional power consumption options (e.g. light,
actuators, etc.)
The battery sizes available on each Sunrise Medical
product should give sufficient range to cope with the
majority of customer's lifestyles.
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