Charging - Otto Bock Skippi Plus Instructions For Use Manual

Operation
Fig. 35 Bottom of the battery pack

6.5.1 Charging

WARNING
Risk of injury due to explosive gases. Explosive gases
can form while the batteries are charging. The following
safety instructions must be observed under all circum-
stances:
„ Ensure sufficient ventilation in enclosed spaces.
„ Don't smoke or light fires.
„ Ensure that no sparks are generated.
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NOTICE
Risk of battery damage. Driving for longer periods with
low battery charge level will result in deep discharge and
damage to the battery. There is a risk that the power
wheelchair may stop due to zero battery charge level and
bring the user into a dangerous situation.
The range of the power wheelchair is determined by the bat-
tery capacity. The battery capacity is influenced by many
factors. In addition to the temperature, age of the batteries,
and speed, the charging cycle also has a pronounced effect
on the capacity and therefore on the range.
The batteries reach their full capacity only after 20 – 30
charge cycles. Only if the full capacity of the batteries has
been reached can the power wheelchair achieve the stated
range.
At temperatures of < 0 °C/32 °F the battery capacity drops
by up to 35 % in relation to the capacity for an outside tem-
perature of 20 °C/68 °F. This shortens the range of the
power wheelchair accordingly. Moreover the charge level
displayed on the control panel can differ more significantly
from the actual battery capacity.
The following applies for an optimal charging frequency:
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