Repose Healthcare+ User Manual page 9

Maintenance and disposal
• The rechargeable battery system is designed to be maintenance free.
• DO NOT open the Accupak. Check the cables and connections regularly for any signs of damage.
• DO NOT operate the system if there is any damage or if the unit gets too hot.
• MAKE SURE that the Accupak is kept clean and dry at all times.
• DO NOT submerge in water or expose to direct heat.
• NEVER run anything over the cables e.g. a hoover, as this may damage them.
• ALWAYS store the chair in a dry and safe place which will protect the chair and the Accupak
battery. If you are storing for periods of more than 6 months then the Accupak battery must be
fully charged before being stored. The battery should be re-charged every 12 months when in
storage.
• If your battery shows any signs of leakage DO NOT allow the fluid to come into contact with
your skin. If it does, clean the affected area and contact your doctor.
• ONLY clean the Accupak and battery transformer by wiping carefully with a slightly damp cloth.
Do not use solvents or chemical cleaning agents, to clean them.
the power source when doing any cleaning.
• All batteries must be disposed of immediately if they are damaged. Batteries should always be
disposed of in line with environmental regulations.
Basic Fault and Error Detection
Below we have listed some basic checks you can carry out if the chair mechanism stops working.
If the chair is still not working after carrying out these steps we recommend that you contact your
supplier or an authorised chair engineer.
Problem
Handset or mechanism
movement not working
(mains power
disconnected from chair)
Handset or mechanism
movement not working
(mains power connected
to chair)
Acoustic Warning Sound
can be heard
Possible Cause
1) No supply voltage
2) Deep discharge protection
triggered (see above)
3) Handset or system defective
1) Thermoswitch has been
triggered in transformer (you
cannot see this), preventing the
chair from being powered and
the battery from charging
2) Handset or system defective
1) The battery charge is very low
(see above)
ALWAYS DISCONNECT
Remedy
• Connect chair to the mains/
charge the battery
• If connecting to the mains
/charging the battery does
not work, contact supplier/
engineer
• Leave the chair in a state of
rest for 20 to 30 minutes
• If leaving the chair at rest
does not work, contact
supplier / engineer
• Immediately recharge the
battery
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