Storing The Wheelchair - decon E-Drive PLUS User Manual

10.3. Storing the Wheelchair

(1) Apply the parking
brakes and set the
left and right clutch
levers in the power
drive position.
(2) Turn off the power and
remove the battery.
(3) Store the wheelchair indoors where there
is less humidity.
(4) To wipe off dirt or spots before storing, use
a tightly wrung-out towel.
(5) If the wheelchair will not be used for more than
3 months, inflate the tires to the specified pres-
sure, install the battery, and confirm that the
wheelchair operates correctly every 3 months.
● Be sure to remove the battery when not in use, so that its power will not turn on unex-
pectedly in storage.
● Be sure to store the disconnected battery with the
protective cap on it. Exposed contacts can cause
short circuits and lead to a fire or battery rupture.
When storing the battery for a long period of time, see sections below,
TIP
and observe the cautionary notes.
• For the nickel metal hydride battery
• For the lithium ion battery
Please refer to the Warnings in "1.5.15. Transporting and Storing the Wheelchair".
WARNING
"8.2. (3) Storing the battery"
"9.2. (3) Storing the battery
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