ROVI X3 - Batteries and Charging; Battery Type; Battery Charging

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a 24-volt system. It is like having one large battery. Gel-cell batteries have many advantages over
the wet-cell (automotive type) in that you never need to add water. They are sealed to avoid spills
andcorrosionproblems.Usingasealedgel-typebatteryshouldallowyoutotravelonanairplane
and other transportation without having to remove the batteries. Gell-cell deep-cycle batteries are
designed to be discharged and recharged regularly.
Tips
CAUTION:
Always replace the batteries with two identical batteries of the
same chemistry, amp-hours, and capacity as a set and at the same
time. The ROVI
®
X3 is designed to accept Group M34 batteries
only. Larger battery types will not work on this power wheel-
chair.
Only sealed non-spillable batteries that meet DOT CFR173.159
(d), IATA Packing Instructions 806, and IATA Provision A67
shall be installed in this wheelchair.
Battery Charging
· WARNING UseonlythechargerthatcamewithyourROVI
®
X3. Never use
a battery charger made for car batteries.
Note: The ROVI
®
X3 comes with an 8A charger only.
The average ROVI
®
user will need to charge the batteries after using approximately 30% of the bat-
tery capacity. For extended battery life, it is highly recommended that these guidelines be followed.
Keeping the batteries charged extends the life of the batteries.
Note: You cannot overcharge the batteries.
Battery access
It is easy to access the batteries of the ROVI
®
X3. To remove the batteries for transport or service,
simply remove the two thumbscrews located on both the front and rear battery doors. With the
battery doors open, disconnect the battery harness from the power wheelchair.