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9.4. How to Charge the Lithium Ion Battery (ESB1)
There are two ways to charge the battery; by removing it from the wheelchair (tabletop charging), or while
it is still attached to the wheelchair (on-vehicle charging).
(1) Charging time
Charging time: Approx. 4.5 hours (when charging the battery from an empty state)
NOTICE
● Donotusethischargerifthepowercordiswoundaroundtheunit.
Otherwise, the charger may overheat and be damaged.
● Makesurethatthechargingplugandthebatterychargingconnectorarefreeofdust,dirt,
oil, and moisture. Also, do not insert any metallic object or other foreign substance into the
plug or the connector, for this may cause the charger to malfunction or damage the battery.
● Donotplacethechargerinlocationsexposedtodirectsunlight,nearaheaterorotherheat
source, or where the temperature may drop below freezing.
If the charger or the battery becomes hot, the charger protection function may prevent the
unitfromstartingorturnitowhileitischarging.
Also, the protection function activates if the charger is cold.
● Keeptheareaaroundthechargerfreeofotherobjectsanddonotplaceacoverorsimilar
item over the unit.
Thechargerprotectionfunctionmayactivateiftheowofairisblocked.
● Besuretousethegenuinepowercord.