Charging Batteries - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q700 F Instructions For Use Manual

100A
RED
100A
Battery Connector
BLACK
DANGER!
• Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the batteries.
If in any doubt contact your local Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer.
• Avoid contact with acid on damaged sealed type batteries or
wet batteries.
• Battery acid can cause burns to the skin as well as damage to
floors, furniture and your wheelchair.
• If battery acid comes into contact with the skin or clothing,
wash immediately with soap and water.
• If battery acid comes into contact with the eye, immediately
flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes
and seek medical attention immediately.
• Acid spills can be neutralised with baking soda and water.
• Take care to keep batteries upright at all times, especially
when transporting your wheelchair.
Safety cut-outs
In the event of a short circuit there are several safety systems
built into your wheelchair to safeguard your electrical circuits,
(Fig. 6.1).
1. Fusible 100A links are connected into the battery harnesses
to protect the batteries and wiring.
2. 15A auxiliary power circuit fuses for auxiliary modules and
seating power supply.
To replace them contact your Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer, who will also diagnose the original fault.
20
Battery Connector
RED
YELLOW
15A
BLACK
Auxillary Power
Fig. 6.1

6.2 Charging batteries:

& Battery charger: Please read the owner's manual with the
charger supplied carefully. The general procedures and effects
for the interference with the chair and the batteries remain
valid.
Battery care plan
Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance free
batteries. This has been agreed between Sunrise Medical
and the battery manufacturers, to enable you to get the best
out of your batteries. If a different care plan is followed, this
may result in lower than expected performance from your
mobility vehicle.
• Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible
with the vehicle to be charged.
• Charge your batteries every night, regardless of the amount
of use your mobility device has had during the day.
• Do not interrupt the charging cycle.
• If your mobility device is not required for use, it should
remain connected to the charger until required. This will
not damage your batteries, as long as the mains socket/plug
is left switched on. Turning the mains socket/plug off, but
leaving the mains cable plugged in will eventually deplete
your battery charge.
• If you leave your vehicle for an extended period (more than
15 days) charge the batteries fully and then disconnect the
main battery lead.
• Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and
can lead to shortened distances and premature failure.
• Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day.
Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge.
• As a general rule, maintenance free batteries take longer to
fully charge than "wet" lead acid batteries.
• The battery terminals need to be checked regularly for
signs of corrosion. If any corrosion is apparent, then clean
the terminals completely and re-grease the terminal using
Vaseline petroleum jelly, not ordinary grease. Ensure that
the terminal nut and bolt, cable clip and exposed cable are
completely covered with jelly.
• Following all the points above should result in a healthier
battery, greater range for the vehicle user and a longer life
for your batteries.
Q700 M/F/R Rev.C