Batteries, Charging And Range; Usage Of Battery; Usage Of Charger - Quickie Q50 R Carbon Directions For Use Manual

6.0 Batteries, charging and range

6.1 Usage of Battery

Fully charge the new battery prior to its initial use. This brings
the battery up to 90% of the its peak performance level.
Give the battery a full charge (The green LED on the charger
lights) after every use and operate your wheelchair again, the
batteries will perform at over 90% of their potential. After
four or five charging cycles, the battery utilization rate is close
to 100%, extending the battery lifespan.
After battery failure, please be sure to buy new batteries
and replace them as required, and the old ones must be
returned to the supplier for disposal to prevent environmental
pollution.
In the case of not using, it is recommended to charge the
battery every two weeks, and use it for more than 20 minutes,
which can extend the life of the battery.
It is forbidden to charge outdoors, and pay attention to keep
away from fire and heat source when charging. Please put
the product in the open, clean, dry and ventilated place with
no flammable, explosive or chemical substances around.
Batteries replaced or scrapped shall be recovered and
disposed of in accordance with local laws.
(Fig.6.1 shows reference to the electrical diagram of the Q50
R Carbon)

6.2 Usage of Charger

The battery charger is an important component of wheelchair.
The wheelchair can reach full charge by simple and fast
charging.
Use charger to charge the battery:
• Make sure the controller is turned off and the
rechargeable battery is connected to the controller.
• Connect the three-pin metal plug of the charger to the
three-hole interface of the controller
• Plug the other end plug of charger into a standard socket.
The blue light is on when charging and the green light is
on when the battery is fully charged.
• After battery is fully charged, remove the power line and
charger.
DANGER!
• Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the batteries.
If in any doubt contact your local Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer.
• Do not leave the batteries/battery pack unattended while
charging.
Rev. B English
right motor connector
joystick
left motor connector
23
right motor
right brake
battery
left brake
left motor
Fig. 6.1
Q50 R Carbon