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BATTERIES
The standard batteries fitted in your electric wheelchair are two gel batteries rated at 12 V / 38 Ah.
These batteries provide the motive power. The starter batteries installed in motorcars are not suitable
for electric wheelchairs.
Being completely closed, these batteries do not require refilling. The initial filling is sufficient for the
working life of the batteries. If, after long use, the batteries produce insufficient power or when they are
damaged, you must replace both batteries. Leave this to your dealer.
Only use genuine original batteries. We accept no liability for damage caused by other
batteries not supplied by us.
The batteries must not be exposed to temperatures below –5° Celsius and above 50° Celsius.
(Basically batteries lose their capacity with increasing cold.)
If the batteries are opened, the liability of the manufacturer is voided as well as any warranty
claim.
REMOVING AND REPLACING BATTERIES
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Pull the fixing knobs out on both sides and press the locks upward on both sides.
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Pull the first battery out by grasping the carrying handle.
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The second battery can be pulled forward by means of the attached loop until you can reach the
carrying handle for removing it.
Batteries are replaced in the reverse sequence.
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Place the battery container in the guide and push it in until the plug engages the battery socket.
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Do the same with the second battery until the connections of both batteries engage each other.
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Now press the latches downwards until they are visible above the groove of the battery case.
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If the securing knobs do not engage automatically, turn them until both knobs are locked in
position.
Check objects and body parts to avoid crushing.
The batteries must be pushed in the correct sequence (they can only be installed in one way –
see the circuit diagram).
After putting the batteries in place, check that both securing knobs are locked – only then can
the wheelchair be used.
1 = Battery holder
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2 = Battery case (2 x / in a row)
3 = Battery box carry grip
4 = Safety knob
5 = Latch
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RAPIDO Instructions Manual
Status: April-03
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