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• DO NOT expose the charger to moisture such as rain,
sleet or snow.
• ALWAYS charge your power wheelchair in a well-ventilated
area free of any sparks, high heat or open flame. Explosive
gas is emitted during the charging process.
• DO NOT smoke around your power wheelchair or charger
when charging.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or open the charger.
• ALWAYS use a grounded,120-volt household power outlet.
• NEVER connect the charger to a 240-volt power source.
• DO NOT use the charger if the cables or connectors are
damaged. Cables and connectors can be damaged by:
• Traveling over the cable or connectors.
• Yanking the cable out of the wall outlet or chair.
• Pinching the cable.
• Handling sharp objects such as knives and/or scissors
in close proximity to the cable or connectors.
• DO NOT use extension cords to power the charger.
• DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery.
• ONLY USE to charge AGM sealed lead acid batteries.
Do not attempt to charge any other type of battery or
any non-rechargeable type of battery.
• DO NOT attempt to use the charger as a DC power source
for any electrical or other equipment.
• DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery.
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