Charging Your Batteries - Teknique FWD Owner's Manual

Charging Your Batteries

Your power wheelchair is equipped with one of several different chargers. Please
follow the operating instructions for the appropriate charger. The recharging time
for the batteries will vary based on the amount of use the chair has had. It may
take up to 8 hours for a full recharge.
We recommend an overnight charge after the day's use of your power wheelchair.
• ALWAYS use the charger and connectors supplied with your
Hoveround
• DO NOT use the charger outdoors or in areas unsheltered
from the weather.
• 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
• DO NOT use extension cords to power the charger.
• DO NOT connect the charging cables directly to the battery.
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