Rascal Rhythm SL Owners Manual & Service Record page 17

Warning!
Never disconnect a battery / charger
while the charger is connected to the mains.
Warning!
If one or both batteries are damaged
or frozen they could heat up when charging and,
in an extreme case, explode.
Warning!
Always charge in a dry, well
ventilated area.
Warning!
Never use a different battery charger
to that supplied by the dealer. Damage or injury
may occur if you do!
The charging socket is located below the front of the
joystick assembly (see Fig.13). With the charger
disconnected from the mains, push the charger plug
into the socket. When the powerchair is charged
always remove the plug.
The battery charger has a multi-coloured
charge status LED lamp. The lamp changes colour
depending on the status of the charger (See
Fig.14).
The LED colours have the following meanings:
• Flashing red: Standby or fault – A fault exists if
the charger is connected to the mains power and
scooter but continues to flash. Standby state exists
if the charger is plugged into the mains but not into
the scooter charge port.
• Solid Red: Charging
• Solid Green: Fully charged
• No Light: Mains power is not connected to the
charger or the charger is faulty.
Tip: Always ensure that the lamp shows green
before switching off and disconnecting the charger
at the mains.
Note: the charger contains a fan and will emit a
slight humming noise when in use.
Warning!
Never connect any other accessory
apart from the approved charger into the charging
(XLR) port/socket on the Powerchair battery
pack (Fig.13).
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Connection Instructions
When you initially receive the Powerchair the
batteries are only partially charged – always fully
charge prior to use for a 12-14 hour period.
1. Place the Powerchair in an area that is dry
and well ventilated. Make sure a power point is
nearby.
2. Check the Powerchair is switched off and
the key removed.
3. Check the mains switch is off. Never connect
or disconnect the charger with the mains switched
on.
4. Connect the charger to the charging point on
the battery pack.
5. Connect the mains plug and switch on.
6. The lamp illuminates green when the charger
is powered up, (Fig.14) then red when it is
charging. The charger lamp changes to green when
the battery pack is fully charged.
7. Switch off the mains and remove the plug
from the battery pack when fully charged. Do
not leave the charger plugged in with the power off.
This will gradually discharge the battery.
The batteries are the lifeblood of the Powerchair.
Their characteristics can change depending on
charging, temperature, usage and other factors.
Listed below are guidelines to prolong battery life.
Indicator
Lamp
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