How Your Battery Gauge Works; Replacing Batteries; Battery Disposal And Recycling - Sunrise Medical Magic Mobility Extreme X8 Owner's Manual

LCD SCREEN BATTERY GAUGE
LED BATTERY GAUGE
Your battery gauge may also flash different patterns to
indicate the battery status:
• LED on, steady - indicates that all is well and displays
level of charge remaining
• LED flashing slowly - the control system is functioning
correctly but needs charging
• LED lights up sequentially, stepping up - powerchair
batteries are charging. You will not be able to drive
the powerchair until the charger is disconnected and
you have switched the control system off and on
again.

6.10 How your battery gauge works

The battery gauge lets you know how much charge is left
in your batteries. The best way for you to use the gauge
is to learn how it behaves as you drive the powerchair.
Like the fuel gauge in a car, it's not completely accurate,
but will help you avoid running out of energy.
When the control system is switched on, the battery
gauge shows an estimate of remaining battery charge.
The battery gauge provides a more accurate reading,
approximately one minute after you start driving
your powerchair.
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Batteries are charged if the battery gauge displays red, yellow and green.
If possible, charge batteries once the battery gauge displays only red and yellow.
Charge batteries as soon as you can after the battery gauge displays only red: either steady or
flashing slowly.
Batteries are charged when the battery gauge displays red, yellow and
(LEDs 1 – 10)
green.
If it is possible, charge batteries once the battery gauge displays only red and
(LEDs 1 – 7)
yellow.
Charge batteries as soon as you can after the battery gauge displays only
(LEDs 1 – 3)
red: either steady or flashing slowly.
Battery charge levels depend on how you use your
powerchair, the battery temperature and age. These
factors will affect the distance you can travel in your
powerchair. All powerchair batteries will gradually
lose capacity as they age.
If your battery gauge reading seems to fall more
quickly than usual, your batteries may be worn out.
When replacing worn out batteries always fit the type
recommended by Magic Mobility. If another type of
battery is used the battery gauge may be inaccurate.

6.11 Replacing batteries

Always have your batteries replaced or installed
by a trained powerchair technician.

6.12 Battery disposal and recycling

Batteries are deemed hazardous waste. At the end of
battery life, contact your local recycling authority or
a Magic Mobility agent for instructions on disposal.
Your Magic Mobility agent will also have information
on recycling other powerchair parts, which is highly
recommended when parts are replaced.
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