Permobil Koala Owner's Manual page 20

Owner´s manual Koala
Safety rules
WARNING
Maintenance and service
Carry out only the service and maintenance activities noted in this owner´s
manual. All other service, alterations to and interventions in the wheelchair and
its accessories' vital systems must be carried out by a competent service engi-
neer or a person with sufficient knowledge to do so in an expert manner.
During all work on the wheelchair's electrical system, the battery isolator must
be in the OFF position.
Be careful when using metal objects when working with batteries. A short-circuit
can easily cause an explosion. Always use safety gloves and safety goggles.
Use only spare parts or accessories approved or recommended by Permobil.
All other use could lead to changes which might impair the functions and safe-
ty of the wheelchair. It could also lead to the warranty for your wheelchair
becoming invalid.
If you connect non-approved electrical or electronic appliances to the wheel-
chair's electrical system, the chair may be damaged and it may no longer be
controllable or may drive erratically. Such use may also invalidate the warranty.
Note that the wheelchair is heavy and contains many moving parts, which
means there will always be some risk of crushing and of clothes, etc. getting
caught.
Charging batteries
The batteries must be charged in a well-ventilated room, not in a wardrobe.
The batteries must not be charged in a bathroom or wetroom. Only a charger
with max. 10 A charging current (average) may be used (the effective value of
the charging current must not exceed 12 A). When the charger is connected,
the chair must not and cannot be driven.
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Safety rules