Otto Bock C1000 SF Instructions For Use Manual page 33

WARNING
Discharge of explosive gases during battery charging
Burns due to explosion after a user error
► Ensure sufficient ventilation in enclosed spaces.
► Do not smoke or light fires.
► Sparks must be avoided. Switch the battery charger off and disconnect the mains plug before you disconnect
the battery.
► Do not cover the ventilation slits in the case.
► Only use battery chargers which have been verified and approved by the manufacturer for use with the
respective batteries (observe information on the battery charger). Non-observance may result in explosion of
the battery, resulting in a health hazard.
NOTICE
Improper charging
Damage to the battery due to user error
► Please note the manufacturer's instructions for the batteries being used. Follow the battery manufacturer
safety instructions.
► Avoid deep discharge of the battery. The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damage due to deep
discharge.
► Charge the battery immediately when the control panel indicates a deep discharge (see section "Buttons and
display functions").
► Charge the batteries weekly if the power wheelchair is not used for an extended period of time.
The batteries are always charged via the charging receptacle on the steering rocker.
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C1000 SF
Charging process via the charging receptacle
1) Turn the control device on the power wheelchair off.
2) Open the cover on the charging receptacle. The
charging receptacle is integrated into the right
steering rocker (see fig. 18).
3) Plug the battery charger plug into the charging
receptacle on the power wheelchair.
4) Connect the battery charger to the mains socket
and turn it on.
→ The charging process starts automatically and
the battery charge level is indicated by the LCD
screen on the control panel and on the battery
charger.
5) Turn the battery charger off when the charging pro­
cess is complete.
6) Disconnect the battery charger mains plug.
7) Disconnect the battery charger plug from the char­
ging receptacle.
8) Close the charging receptacle cover (protection
against moisture and dirt).
9) Turn the power wheelchair control device on. The
power wheelchair is ready to use.
Use
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