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7 Batteries & Charging
7.1 Batteries
Your Power Chair uses high quality long lasting gel cell batteries that are sealed and maintenance
free. There is no need to check the electrolyte fluid level they contain. Despite their similarity to
automotive batteries, they are not the same. Automotive batteries are not designed to handle a long,
deep discharge, and are also unsafe for use in power chairs.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, wash your hands after touching.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in the batteries. Use only AGM or
gel-cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
WARNING! When fitting alternate batteries, ensure their terminal posts cannot
touch any part of the wheelchair frame
7.2 Battery Charging
We recommend using only a high quality dual rate intelligent battery charger with your Power Chair.
Only use the supplied off-board charger unless otherwise approved by Magic Mobility. Do not use
an automotive-type battery charge.
Fully recharge any new batteries prior to use. Operate the power wheelchair around the house and
grounds; do not travel too far until you are accustomed to the controls. After this first use; fully
charge the batteries. After 4 or 5 cycles, the batteries will perform to their fullest potential.
The charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to an extremely low voltage. If
this happens, call your Magic Mobility Dealer for assistance.
7.3 Charging Procedure
Battery Charging is via a socket within the joystick module. When a charger is plugged in, the
joystick unit recognises the unit is plugged in and chair driving is inhibited.
The following procedure is valid for the recommended charger brand - consult your separate charger
instructions if supplied with an alternative charger.
1. Ensure the wheelchair is turned off.
2. Always make sure that the charger is turned off before plugging it into the wheelchair.
3. Plug the charger into the charging socket on the joystick module.
4. Please consult the instruction manual supplied with your charger for detailed instructions
The following advice is recommended to help care for your batteries:
Keep your batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging your batteries.
The wheelchair will require charging for 8 to 10 hours for a full charge. Charging the batteries for
short periods will shorten the life of the batteries.
Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle if possible.
If the power wheelchair is used every day then the batteries should be charged overnight every
night.
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