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Checking Battery Charge Level

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SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Battery indicator flashes the charge level is low - immediately after recharge. PROBABLE CAUSE Battery failure. SOLUTIONS Check batteries for shorted cell. Replace if necessary. Malfunctioning battery charger. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Battery indicator flashes the charge level is low - too soon after being recharged. Electrical malfunction. Batteries not charged. Weak batteries. Motor "chatters" or runs irregular. Joystick erratic or does not respond as desired. Electrical malfunction. Damaged motor coupling. Electrical malfunction. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Have charger checked. Replace batteries if necessary. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Wheelchair does not respond to commands. Power indicator Off - even after recharging. Controller programmed improperly. Poor battery terminal connection. Electrical malfunction. Contact Dealer/Invacare to have controller reprogrammed. Have terminals cleaned. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service. Checking Battery Charge Level The following "Do's" and "Don'ts" are provided for your convenience and safety. DON'T DO Don't perform any installation or maintenance without first reading this manual. Read and understand this manual and any service information that accompanies a battery and charger before operating the wheelchair. Don't perform installation or maintenance of batteries in an area that could be damaged by battery spills. Move the wheelchair to a work area before cleaning terminals, or opening battery box. Don't make it a habit to discharge batteries to the lowest level. Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge level and extend battery life. Don't use randomly chosen batteries or chargers. Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a battery or charger. Don't put new batteries into service before charging. Fully charge a new battery before using. Don't tip or tilt batteries. Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery. Don't tap on clamps and terminals with tools. Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if necessary. Don't mismatch your battery and chargers. Use only a gel charger for a gel battery. Part No 1134839 29 Power Tiger™

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SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Part No 1134839
29
Power Tiger™
Checking Battery Charge Level
The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.
Battery indicator flashes the charge
level is low - immediately after
recharge.
Battery failure.
Malfunctioning battery charger.
Electrical malfunction.
Check batteries for shorted cell.
Replace if necessary.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Battery indicator flashes the charge
level is low - too soon after being
recharged.
Batteries not charged.
Weak batteries.
Have charger checked.
Replace batteries if necessary. Contact
Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Motor “chatters” or runs irregular.
Electrical malfunction.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Joystick erratic or does not respond
as desired.
Damaged motor coupling.
Electrical malfunction.
Controller programmed
improperly.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare to have
controller reprogrammed.
Wheelchair does not respond to
commands.
Poor battery terminal
connection.
Have terminals cleaned.
Power indicator Off - even after
recharging.
Electrical malfunction.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
DON’T
DO
Don’t perform any installation or maintenance
without first reading this manual.
Read and understand this manual and any service
information that accompanies a battery and charger before
operating the wheelchair.
Don’t perform installation or maintenance of
batteries in an area that could be damaged by
battery spills.
Move the wheelchair to a work area before cleaning
terminals, or opening battery box.
Don’t make it a habit to discharge batteries to
the lowest level.
Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge
level and extend battery life.
Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers.
Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a
battery or charger.
Don’t put new batteries into service before
charging.
Fully charge a new battery before using.
Don’t tip or tilt batteries.
Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery.
Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools.
Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if
necessary.
Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers.
Use only a gel charger for a gel battery.
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTIONS