General Charger Information; Charger Specification; Charger Safety Features; Procedure For Connecting The Charger And Charging - Sunrise Medical QUICKIE Q100R General Manual

13.8 General charger information:

The external charger has been designed to charge two
12 V Gel type batteries connected in series (= 24 V).

13.9 Charger Specification:

WARNING!
Only use chargers for cyclic batteries, Gel-Type with 24V/8A
output nominal max.
For more information about the charger operation,
consult the instructions provided with the charger.
Note: If the charger is not connected to the control it does not
output charge voltage.
WARNING!
It is possible that the charger's metallic box may slightly raise in
temperature due to use.

13.10 Charger safety features:

The chargers have features which prevent hazards or accidents
occurring as a result of connecting batteries 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.
The 3 pin UK mains input plug contains a replaceable fuse. The
rating of this fuse is shown on the charger label.
WARNING!
Always replace with the same type and size of fuse as specified.
Fitting of different fuses can result in damage to the charger or
failure of the charger to operate properly.
If your charger has been specified for use in Continental Europe
it will contain a European two pin plug which does not have a
fuse. In this case the fuse is located in the fascia panel of the
charger.
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Q100R-Q200R Configured Rev. A

13.11 Procedure for connecting the charger and charging:

• The wheelchair can be charged via the charger socket at the
front of the VR2 remote control, (Fig. 13.8).
• Ensure the VR2 is switched off.
• First, connect the charger to the VR2.
• Then, connect the charger to the mains supply by means of
the mains plug and switch on.
• Do not leave the charger connected to the battery with the
mains disconnected or switch ed off. This could result in
damage to your battery being caused by deep discharge over
a period of time.
• Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting the
batteries.

13.12 Charger safety and caution notes:

WARNING!
• The charger is designed for indoor use. Do not use outdoors
or expose to rain, snow, spray or moisture.
• When buying replacement batteries or charger always
consult your Sunrise Medical service agent.
• The charger may be used with other brands of Gel type
batteries, subject to written confirmation from the Technical
Department of Sunrise Medical.
Fig. 13.8