Charging Process; Accessories - Otto Bock Skippi plus Instructions For Use Manual

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NOTICE
Risk of battery damage. Setting the characteristic curve
incorrectly can result in permanent damage to the battery.
The following safety instructions must be observed when
handling the battery charger:
„ Always place the rubber feet of the charger on a level
surface.
„ Protect the charger from direct sunlight to avoid ad-
ditional heating of the device.
„ The charger must be located in a dry and well ventilated
location. Avoid letting dust and dirt enter the battery
charger. This can impair the battery charger functional-
ity.
„ Use a dry cloth to clean the battery charger.

6.5.3 Charging Process

To charge the batteries, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the control unit on the power wheelchair off.
2. Plug the charger into the charging receptacle on the
power wheelchair control panel (see Fig. 30, item 10).
3. Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet. The bat-
teries will start charging automatically, and the current
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charge status is indicated on the LEDs of the battery
charger (see Tab. 5).
4. After completion of the charging process: Disconnect
the mains plug and the charger plug on the control
panel.
5. Turn on the control unit; the power wheelchair is now
ready to use.
Please see the instructions for use supplied with the battery
charger for further details on use and on the LED indicators.
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CAUTION
Risk of accidents due to unsecured screw connections.
When screw connection with thread locks are loosened,
they must be replaced with new thread locks or secured
with a medium-strength liquid thread lock substance (e.g.
EuroLock A24.20).
After the power wheelchair has been adjusted or readjust-
ed, the attachment screws and/or nuts must be
firmly retightened. Observe any torque settings which may
be specified.
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