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VIII. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
A fully charged deep-cycle battery provides reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your power
chair batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently
charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable power chair operation
and limited battery life.
How should I store my power chair and batteries?
If you do not use your power chair regularly, we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries
at least once a week.
If you do not plan on using your power chair for an extended period, fully charge the batteries prior to storage.
Disconnect the battery harnesses and store the unit in a warm, dry environment. Avoid temperature extremes such
as freezing conditions and excessively hot conditions, and never attempt to charge a frozen battery. A cold or
frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging.
NOTE: If you are storing your power chair for an extended period of time, you may wish to block the
unit up off the ground with several boards under the frame. This keeps the tyres off the ground and
prevents the possibility of flat spots developing.
What about public transportation?
If you intend to use public transportation while using your power chair, you must contact in advance the transportation
Provider to determine their specific requirements.
AGM and Gel Cell batteries are designed for application in power chairs and in other mobility vehicles. Generally,
AGM and Gel-Cell batteries are safe for all forms of transportation such as aircraft, buses, and trains. We suggest
that you contact your transportation Provider to determine specific requirements of transportation and packaging.
What about shipping?
If you wish to use a freight company to ship your power chair to your final destination, repack the unit in the original
shipping container and ship its batteries in separate boxes.
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