Battery - Drive Medical Geo Owner's Manual

2. Do not smoke while charging as the battery may release hydrogen gas. Always charge the battery in a
well-ventilated space.
3. Avoid electric shock! Never connect or disconnect the plug or cord with wet hands while charging. Do
not connect or disconnect the plug or cord when they are wet.
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Attention - Follow these safety rules below to avoid accidents while charging.
1. Use the manufacturer's supplied charger only, and recharge the battery to its full capacity
Every time. You may damage the battery and power chair if you use a charger which is not
correctly specified.
2. Charge in a well-ventilated space not directly exposed to sunlight. Do not charge in areas
that are humid or exposed to rain, mist or dew.
3. Do not charge in temperatures -50°F or higher than 122°F as the charger may cause battery
damage.
Suggestion – How to maximize your battery's efficiency and service life
1. Fully charge any new battery before its initial use.
2. Be sure to charge the battery after each use. Battery power will be reduced if the battery is used
without being fully charged.
3. If the power chair is not used for an extended period, batteries should be charged at least weekly.
4. The ambient temperature affects charging time, it will be longer in the cold temperatures.
5. After charging, do not leave the charger socket plugged in.
■ Cleaning the battery
If the batteries are contaminated by water, battery acid, dust or other substances, they will discharge
quickly. The batteries supplied with the power chair are sealed and as such are maintenance free with no
risk of battery leakage. Please follow the steps below to clean the battery.
1. Turn the Geo power switch to OFF.
2. Remove the seat.
3. Open the battery pack then disconnect the cables from the four battery terminals.
4. Use a clean cloth to wipe off the soiled area.
5. Wipe with a clean cloth. If the terminal is covered with white powder, wipe it clean using warm water.
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■ Batteries replacement
Follow the procedure below step by step to replace the batteries:
1. Remove the battery pack from the Geo.
2. Open the battery pack then disconnect the cables from the four battery terminals.
3. Remove the batteries from the battery pack.
4. Place new batteries inside the pack.
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