Charging Process - Sunrise Medical Quickie Xtender User Instruction Manual & Warranty

X V . B a t t e r y
C. CHARGING PROCESS
The battery can be charged in two ways. One way is a
"Quick-charge", where charging occurs over a short
period of time (2-3 hours), and the other is the
"Refresh-charge", which "reactivates" the battery.
To achieve a long battery life in the Quickie Xtender,
and to avoid a reduction in the capacity, you should
carry out the "Refresh process" when indicated. When
this charging method is necessary, the indication will
appear in the LED "refresh" display via the charger.
1. Quick-charge
1. Place the battery in the charger. When the bat-
tery is at the correct temperature the charger
display illuminates (green) and charging begins.
Charging takes 2 to 3 hours (at higher tempera-
tures charging can take longer).
2. If the battery temperature is too high (over
105°F) or too low (below 40°F), the charging
light flashes (green) until the battery is at the
accepted temperature. If the temperature is
correct, the charging light illuminates (green) and charging begins automati-
cally. Although the standby-time varies depending on the temperature condi-
tions, this lasts app. 1 to 2 hours.
3. The progress of recharging is shown on the battery capacity display. The indica-
tors serve as a guide for the time up to the completion of the charging process.
4. When charging is complete, you will see the green charging light and the bat-
tery capacity display disappear.
IMPORTANT– do not press the Refresh-key during the first 3 charging cycles! Ignoring
this warning will prevent the battery from reaching full capacity.
2. "Refresh" charging
When refresh charging, discharge and charging occur
automatically.
During complete discharging and consequent recharg-
ing of the nickel-/metal hydride battery, the battery
cells are revitalized, preventing a reduction in the
charging capacity.
1. Place the battery in the charger.
2. The flashing yellow Refresh Light on the charger
indicates the necessity for the refresh charging
process (app. 10 seconds). If the Refresh Button
is pressed promptly, the Refresh LED display
lights up and the refresh charging process begins.
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