Safety Cut-Outs; Common Battery Statements; Maintenance Free Batteries; Battery Care - Quickie Jive M2 Sedeo Ergo Manuel D'utilisation

To fit the batteries reverse the above procedure.

12.2 Safety cut-outs

In the event of a short circuit there are several safety systems
built into your wheelchair to safeguard your electrical circuits,
(Fig.12.7).
1. Fusible 100A links are connected into the battery harnesses
to protect the batteries and wiring.
2. 15A auxiliary power circuit fuses for auxiliary modules and
the Recaro seat power supply
To replace them contact your Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer, who will also diagnose the fault.

12.3 Common battery statements

Over the years, battery technology has moved forward but,
unfortunately, some of the advice given on battery care has
not. This has resulted in a number of confused and at times
contradictory instructions on the 'best' way to care for your
batteries.
This section will help to dispel some of these myths and
legends.
Batteries are the power source for almost all of the modern
mobility products available today. The design of batteries used
in mobility products is significantly different to the batteries
used to start a car for example. Car batteries are designed to
release a large amount of power over a short period of time,
whilst mobility batteries (commonly called deep cycle batteries)
release their power evenly, over a long period of time.
Therefore, due to the lower production volumes and increased
technological requirements, mobility batteries are typically
more expensive.
Rev. 2.0
Commonly two 12 volt batteries are used together in a mobility
product, giving a total voltage of 24 volts. The size of the
battery (e.g. its available power) is expressed in amps per hour
e.g. 70amp/hr. The higher the number, the bigger the battery
size, weight and, potentially, the greater the distance you can
travel. Sunrise Medical only fit as standard maintenance free
batteries into these types of wheelchairs.
CAUTION!
• Do not fit car batteries to the wheelchair. Fit only deep cycle,
maintenance free mobility batteries.
• When the batteries are worn out, take them to the local
authority disposal point.

12.4 Maintenance free batteries

This type of battery uses a method of carrying the electrolyte
commonly referred to as 'gel', that is held within the battery
case. As the name implies, no maintenance is required other
than regular charging. You can safely transport this type of
battery without fear of acid spilling. Furthermore, they are
approved for transportation on aircraft, trains and ships.

12.5 Battery care

Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance free
batteries. This has been agreed between Sunrise Medical and
the battery manufacturers, to enable you to get the best out
of your batteries. If a different care plan is followed, this may
result in lower than expected performance from your mobility
vehicle.
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