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1 Fuse housing with open cover
2 Fuse, removed
6.3 Batteries
Smoking and open ame are prohibited while working on
the battery. Sparks must be avoided.
Explosive gases can develop while the batteries are charging. Observe the safety information provided
by the battery manufacturer. Wear protective goggles. Ensure sufcient ventilation when charging the
batteries in an enclosed room.
Drive batteries can supply very large amounts of energy and may arc if they are short-circuited. This is
why the battery must be disconnected prior to any work on the motor controls or wiring.
. The batteries of the power wheelchair contain
a toxic acid. They must not be disposed of with regular domestic waste and the battery acid must not
enter the sewage water system or ground. You must observe the battery manufacturer’s instructions
printed on the batteries.
NOTICE
In order to prevent short circuits, always use insulated tools when working
on the batteries.
Prevent deep discharge of the batteries in order to avoid loss of functionality and permanent battery
damage.
Ensure correct polarity is used when connecting the batteries and battery capacity meter.
The standard version of the B500/B500-S power wheelchair is equipped with two 12 V lead
acid batteries with a capacity of 60 Ah. During the charging process, the water-acid mixture
rapidly turns into gas.
The B500/B500-S power wheelchair may be equipped with two gel batteries with a capacity
of 63 Ah as an option.
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