Checking Battery Charge Level - Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M61 Operating And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Additional Troubleshooting Information for M61 Wheelchairs
SYMPTOM
Wheelchair slows or stops
while driving and the Seat
Function 1 indicator is lit.

Checking Battery Charge Level

The following "Do's" and "Don'ts" are provided for your convenience and safety.
Read and understand this manual and any service
information that accompanies a battery and charger
before operating the wheelchair.
Move the wheelchair to a work area before opening
battery box or installing service batteries.
Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high
charge level and extend battery life.
Follow recommendations in this manual when
selecting a battery or charger.
Fully charge new batteries before using.
Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a
battery.
Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps
wider if necessary.
Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery or
"Sealed" battery.
Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®
PROBABLE CAUSE
Elevating seat is elevated.
DO
SOLUTIONS
Return seat to its lowest position. Refer to
Elevating the Seat on page 31.
DON'T
Don't perform any installation or maintenance without
first reading this manual.
Don't perform installation or maintenance of batteries
in an area that could be damaged by battery spills.
Don't make it a habit to discharge batteries to the
lowest level.
Don't use randomly chosen batteries or chargers.
Don't put new batteries into servcie before charging.
Don't tip or tilt batteries.
Don't tap on clamps and terminals with tools.
Don't mismatch your battery and chargers.
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