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Invacare® AVIVA® Storm RX
7.4.4
How to Disconnect the Mobility Device
After Charging
1. Once charging is complete, disconnect the battery
charger from the power supply.
2. Disconnect the plug from the remote.
7.4.5 Storage and Maintenance
Follow the instructions listed below to ensure safe use
and longevity of the batteries:
Always store the batteries fully charged.
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Do not leave the batteries in a low state of charge
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for an extended length of time. Charge a
discharged battery as soon as possible.
In case your mobility device is not used for a longer
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period of time (that is more than two weeks), the
batteries must be charged at least once a month to
maintain a full charge and always be charged
before use.
Avoid hot and cold extremes when storing. We
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recommend to store batteries at a temperature of
59°F (15 °C).
Gel and AGM batteries are maintenance-free. Any
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performance issues should be handled by a
properly trained mobility device technician.
7.4.6 Using the Proper Batteries
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper configuration of battery terminals
may cause injury or damage.
-Batteries with terminal configuration as
shown MUST be used.
-The POSITIVE (+) battery cable MUST
connect to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal.
-The NEGATIVE (-) battery cable MUST
connect to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal.
-DO NOT allow any of your tools and/or
battery cables to contact both battery
terminals at the same time.
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CAUTION!
Risk of Damage
Use of wrong battery type or size may
cause damage.
-DO NOT force a battery into place.
-Batteries with molded straps or flanges that
interfere with proper battery placement
should not be used.
-Use batteries listed in this manual for proper
replacement.
Failure to use the correct battery size and/or
voltage may cause damage to your wheelchair
and give you unsatisfactory performance. The
warranty and performance specifications
contained in this manual are based on the use
of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare
strongly recommends their use as the power
source for this unit.
Carefully read battery/battery charger information
prior to installing, servicing or operating your
wheelchair.
1. Position battery on ground/flat surface as
shown below.
2. Visually inspect the battery to ensure proper
polarity:
FOR WHEELCHAIRS USING GP24 BATTERIES
Batteries with terminal configuration (POSITIVE A
on the right and NEGATIVE Bon the left) as shown
below MUST be used. Batteries that have the
reverse terminal configuration MUST not be used -
otherwise injury and damage may occur.
PROPER BATTERIES TO
USE
DO NOT USE THIS TYPE
OF BATTERY
60127229-A
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