Quickie Jive Instructions For Use Manual

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38 Quickie Jive12.0 batteries and chargingwarnIng!Please read the owner’s manual with the charger•supplied carefully. The general procedures andeffects for the interference with the chair and thebatteries remain valid.Do not expose any part of the battery to direct heat•(i.e. naked flame, gas fire).When charging always place your charger on a hard•surface in a room with good ventilation.You should not charge your batteries in outdoor•conditions.12.1 batteriesThe batteries are contained within the drive unit locatedunder the battery shroud.To remove the batteries first release the two handlescrews under the front of the seat frame (Fig. 12.1),(Fig.12.2 MWD), which connect the seat frame with theseat module interface.Flip the seat frame backwards until the automatic lock pinclicks to secure it in place, (Fig. 12.3 and 12.4). Ensurethe seat is secure before letting go.Lift off the battery box lid.Disconnect the 2 pin Anderson connectors from eachbattery (Fig.12.5 and 12.6).There are straps available on each battery to facilitatelifting them out. Remove the front battery first.To fit the batteries reverse the above procedure.12.2 safety cut-outsIn the event of a short circuit there are several safetysystems built into your wheelchair to safeguard yourelectrical circuits, (Fig.12.7).1. Fusible 150A links are connected into the batteryharnesses to protect the batteries and wiring.2. 15A auxiliary power circuit fuses for auxiliary modulesand the Recaro seat power supplyTo replace them contact your Sunrise Medical authoriseddealer, who will also diagnose the fault.12.3 common battery statementsOver the years, battery technology has moved forwardbut, unfortunately, some of the advice given on batterycare has not. This has resulted in a number of confusedand at times contradictory instructions on the ‘best’ wayto care for your batteries.This section will help to dispel some of these myths andlegends.Batteries are the power source for almost all of themodern mobility products available today. The designof batteries used in mobility products is significantlydifferent to the batteries used to start a car for example.Car batteries are designed to release a large amountof power over a short period of time, whilst mobilitybatteries (commonly called deep cycle batteries) releasetheir power evenly, over a long period of time. Therefore,due to the lower production volumes and increasedtechnological requirements, mobility batteries aretypically more expensive.Commonly two 12 volt batteries are used together in amobility product, giving a total voltage of 24 volts. Thesize of the battery (e.g. its available power) is expressedin amps per hour e.g. 70amp/hr. The higher the number,the bigger the battery size, weight and, potentially, thegreater the distance you can travel. Sunrise Medical onlyfit as standard maintenance free batteries into thesetypes of wheelchairs.cautIon!Do not fit car batteries to the wheelchair. Fit only deepcycle, maintenance free mobility batteries.fig. 12.1 fig. 12.2fig. 12.3 fig. 12.4fig. 12.5 fig. 12.6When the batteries are worn out, take them to the localauthority disposal point.