26 BOSS 4.5, RF, P3 & P4 OWNERS MANUAL
Charging The Batteries
The switch-mode battery charger provided is specially designed for use with your PaceSaver wheelchair. In
the unlikely event of failure we recommend replacement only with a PaceSaver brand charger. The charger
is intended for use with AGM or gelcell sealed lead-acid deep cycle discharge type batteries only. This is
a 24 volt DC charger for use only with batteries connected for 24 volt DC service. Do Not use the charger
with a car starter battery.
The PaceSaver brand battery charger includes
• Microprocessor control allows switch-mode operation for faster charging.
• Light weight and compact size offers space advantages.
• All units feature Auto Voltage Select (AVS): One unit operates for 100 VAC, 120 VAC or 230 VAC.
• Power limited battery charging (using algorithm) depending on battery state of charge.
• Automatic shutoff and restart to compensate for battery self discharge.
• Reliable charging achieved through a multi-stage, multi-mode charging algorithm.
• Thermal protection prevents damage from over temperature conditions.
• Input & output protected by automotive electronic sensor.
• Output current limit so as not to exceed the maximum power and/or thermal capacity.
• Output short circuit and reverse polarity protection.
• LEDs indicate AC Power ON, Charging Status and Fault Conditions.
Refer to the maual provided with the battery charger for detailed specifi cations and operation information.
Operation
1. Ensure that the AC cord is disconnected from the supply receptacle.
2. Connect the charger output connector to the wheelchair battery connector. On the front of the SHARK
joystick controller .
3. Plug the AC line cord into a nearby outlet. Turn on wall switch (if used). The yellow light will illuminate
to indicate that AC power is present. After several seconds the green light will fl ash to indicate that charging
is in process. If no lights are illuminated, or if the yellow light fl ashes, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Charge time will vary from less than 1 hour to over 10 hours depending on the depth of discharge of the bat-
teries.
4. When charging is complete both the yellow and green lights will remain on and the charger will be in
standby mode. The charger is now ready to be disconnected from AC power and then from the powerchair.
Battery Charging
The satisfactory performance of the SHARK system is critically dependent on the type and state of charge
of the batteries. The PaceSaver Battery Charger used must used according to the instructions. Failure to do
so may damage or destroy the batteries, give poor range, or be potentially dangerous. Batteries should not be
abused (for example by regularly deep discharging) and must be operated and maintained according to the
instructions.
The battery charger socket is a 3 pin XLR type with pin confi guration as shown below. The PaceSaver char-
ger is compatible with this pin out. There is an inhibit safety link built into the charger so that the wheel-
chair is prevented from driving when the batteries are being charged. This is to prevent accidently driving
away while the AC cord is connected.
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