Battery Charging - Otto Bock skippi Bedienungsanleitung

11.5. Battery Charging

The remaining battery capacity determines the distance
range of the Skippi power wheelchair for children, and
many factors have an influence on the batteries' capacity.
Besides the temperature, the age of the batteries and the
time and extent of driving, the way you charge the batteries
has considerable effects on the capacity and thus on the
distance range. Driving over a longer period of time in the
lower range will discharge the battery completely and da-
mage the battery. In addition, there is the risk that the Skippi
may stop due to zero battery capacity and thus bring the
user into a dangerous situation. The battery should thus be
recharged once the indicator segments are in the medium
range and, at the latest, once in the lower range. If the
Skippi is not used for a longer period of time, a charging
cycle should be carried out once a week to maintain the
batteries' capacity.
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Inserting the plug into the charging receptacle on the underside of the control panel
Caution!
If the charging characteristic curve of the battery
charger does not comply with the battery type,
permanent damage to the battery can result. Only
use the battery charger provided by Otto Bock!
Note!
Explosive gases can develop while the batteries
are charging. For this reason, provide for sufficient
ventilation when using the battery charger in closed
rooms. Do not smoke near the battery charger or
while handling the batteries! Avoid fire and sparks!
Do not cover the vent slots!
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