Charging The Batteries; Connection Of System - Vermeiren Squod Instruction Manual

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

The light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the steering unit indicate the remaining capacity of your batteries.
Only recharge the wheelchair when the charge indicators on the steering unit reach the red area. If
you still drive further, eventually only the last red diode lights up and flashes continually, indicating that
the batteries are nearly flat. If you disregard this warning signal, an error message appears shortly
indicating that the batteries cannot any more provide power for driving. The wheelchair should thus be
charged before this error message appears, by using the supplied battery charger. Kindly also
observe the accompanying operating instructions.
When you insert the three-point plug of the battery charger into the socket on the steering unit
provided for this purpose (there is a three-pole connector at the front of the steering unit), the driving
functions are automatically barred. When charging, leave the electronics of your wheelchair switched
on. The battery charger controls the charging process automatically. The battery charger indicates
when the charging process can be stopped.
If you decide not to use your electric wheelchair for an appreciable period, you must nevertheless
recharge it regularly to keep it in a running condition ready for immediate use.
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Note that if you recharge gel batteries too early (charge indicator in green or yellow area), they
will eventually lose their capacity irretrievably (memory effect).
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If the batteries are not used for an appreciable period, they discharge slowly by themselves
(in-depth discharging). Then it becomes impossible to recharge them with the supplied battery
charger. When batteries are not in use, they must be recharged at least every 5 to 8 weeks
(depending on the charge indicator).
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Use only the supplied battery charger and no other charging equipment.
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The manufacturer shall decline all liability for damage caused by improper charging.
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Never interrupt the loading cycle. The battery charger shows when the charging cycle has
been completed. (see the Instruction Manual of the battery charger.)

CONNECTION OF SYSTEM

SHARK
Power module
Left Motor
24 V Battery
supply
Right Motor
SHARK
Steering unit
SQUOD Instruction Manual
Last updated: Jul. 2005
Light connection
Flicker connection
Battery
charger
Programming
(PC-based or
manual)
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