Charging - Ottobock Skippi Gebrauchsanweisung

6.5.1 Charging

WARNING
Risk of injury due to explosive gases. Explosive gases
can form while the batteries are charging. The following
safety instructions must be observed under all circum-
stances:
„ Ensure sufficient ventilation in enclosed spaces.
„ Don't smoke or light fires.
„ Ensure that no sparks are generated.
NOTICE
Risk of battery damage. Driving for longer periods with
only the lower segments of the battery indicator lit will re-
sult in deep discharge and damage to the battery. There is
a risk that the power wheelchair may stop due to zero bat-
tery capacity and place the user in a dangerous situation.
The range of the power wheelchair is determined by the bat-
tery capacity. The battery capacity is influenced by many
factors. In addition to the temperature, age of the batteries,
and speed, the charging cycle also has a pronounced effect
on the capacity and therefore on the range.
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The following applies for an optimal charging frequency:
„ The batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
the remaining battery capacity.
„ It takes about 16 hours until a discharged battery (only
one flashing segment) is completely charged. When the
charging process is complete, the battery charger can
remain connected to the power wheelchair with no risk
of overcharging or damaging the battery. The battery
charger features a programmed recharging phase that
will maintain the battery capacity at the level that has
been reached.
„ For daily use, connecting the charger overnight is recom-
mended so that the full capacity is available every day.
„ The batteries will gradually discharge if the wheelchair is
not used for extended periods of time. If the power
wheelchair is not driven for extended periods of time, a
charging cycle must be carried out at least once per
week in order to maintain the battery capacity. Removing
the fuse if the wheelchair is not used for extended peri-
ods of time is recommended.
„ The batteries should never be fully discharged (deep dis-
charge).
Operation
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