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SECTION 7. BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE
Keeping the Power Chair working to its maximum potential, it is recommended the
batteries be charged every night. This will ensure a longer life for the batteries and the
chair will be ready to go when you are.
Your Power Chair battery charger is special to your chair and may not be suitable for
other power chairs.
CHARGING YOUR POWER CHAIR
1. Ensure charger is switched off
2. Ensure wheelchair is switched off
3. Connect charger to wheelchair via the charging socket located on the front of
the joystick module.
• ORANGE “Battery Connected” light will come on
• Connect 3 Pin plug to mains supply and turn on.
• Switch charger on. RED “Power On” light will come on.
• When battery is fully charged GREEN (charge complete) float light will come
on.
NOTE: Chargers may vary slightly so please familiarise yourself with the
manufacturers instructions.
CHARGING TIMES
Charging times may vary depending on usage, battery condition, internal resistance and
age of battery.
In most cases overnight charging (8 – 10 hours) is sufficient.
No harm will be done to batteries by leaving them on charge for a few days. However,
prolonged charging is not advisable e.g.3 days or more.
CHARGER SPECIFICATION
Input – 240V/AC 150V/AC 50Hz
Output – 24V/DC @5A
BATTERIES
Do not store near a heat source or in direct sunlight. Keep the terminals dry, clean and
coat lightly with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
If batteries are leaking or faulty never dispose of into general waste.
Take care when handling damaged batteries and avoid contact of acid with bare skin.
If acids make contact with skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
All batteries are deemed to be hazardous waste when they are no longer useful and you
should contact your local authority for recycling.
It is advisable to have a Glide Rehabilitation Products representative replace your
batteries.
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