Battery - Drive Medical Sunfire General Owner's Manual

6 . B AT T E R Y C H A R G I N G A N D C A R E
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.
Turn the Sunfire General power switch to OFF.
Remove the seat .
Remove the shroud and unplug the terminal of the taillight and signal lights.
Use a clean cloth to wipe off the soiled area.
Remove the battery.
Wipe with a clean cloth. If the terminal is covered white powder, wipe it clean using warm water.
Batteries replacement
Remove the seat. See "To remove the seat"
Remove the shroud.
Disconnect the negative terminal (black) wires first, then the positive terminal (red) wires by
removing the four nuts and bolts from each battery terminals.
Remove the batteries.
Place new battery.
Connect the positive terminal (red) wires first, then the negative terminal (black) wires by tighten
the nuts and on each battery terminals.
Install the shroud and seat.
Warning
1. Be sure the battery wires are connected to their right battery terminal.
Suggestions
1. Make sure the terminals are installed properly.
2. Do not use the battery to charge telecom.
3. Battery efficiency will vary with outside use. If the power chair is not used for a long time,
charge the battery at least every week.
4. Replace both batteries together.
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