ROVI X3 User Manual page 34

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Charger Safety
CAUTION Never attempt to charge a frozen battery! A cold or frozen
Familiarize yourself with the safety information below before using the battery charger:
1. Read the battery charger instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied with the
charger prior to charging the batteries.
2. Do not remove the grounding prong from the battery charger plug. Removal of the
grounding prong could result in an electrical hazard.
3. Plug the charger into a 3-pronged electrical outlet only, or an approved 3-pronged adapter
for use with a 2-pronged electrical outlet.
4. Make sure that the electrical outlet being used is not controlled by a wall switch that can
be turned off easily.
5. Do not use an extension cord to plug in the charger.
6. Disconnect the charger from the power wheelchair when not charging the batteries.
7. Use only the off-board charger supplied with this unit. Never use an automotive-type bat-
tery charger. Contact your supplier if a replacement off-board charger is needed.
8. Inspect the battery charger, wiring, and connections for damage before each use.
9. Do not open the battery charger case.
10. The battery charger is supplied with cooling slots. Do not insert objects through the slots.
11. Make sure that the charger is not in contact with flammable materials at any time.
12. The off-board charger is for indoor use only.
13. Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the power wheel-
chair and battery charger away from sources of ignition, such as flames or sparks, and
provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.
14. Do not allow children to play near the power wheelchair while the batteries are charging.
Do Not charge the batteries while the power wheelchair is occupied.
battery should be warmed for several days prior to charging.
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