AC Mobility
User Manual for the Traxx 2 2 electric wheelchair
September 2009
Page 22
Getting maximum battery life
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Fully charge your batteries BEFORE using them for the first time
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Your batteries must be charged after each usage. It is recommended that you
recharge the batteries as soon as possible after use.
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Avoid heavily discharging the batteries by restricting the distances you drive for the
first ten charge and discharge cycles. This will help to extend the life of the
batteries.
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DO NOT fully discharge the batteries as this will reduce battery life
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Make sure the batteries are fully recharged before re-using
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Use the correct battery charger as supplied by your wheelchair dealer
Locate the charging point on your chair, which is normally located in the controller on the
chair.
Before connecting the battery charger to the chair, please read the instructions for use of
the charger first. These may vary according to the type of charger supplied by your dealer.
If you have any queries, contact your wheelchair dealer.
Training in the use of your battery charger
We recommend you ask your dealer for a demonstration of :
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charging the batteries,
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indications of when the battery charge level is low
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the correct method of connecting the battery charger
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indications when the battery charger is operating correctly
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how to determine when the batteries are fully charged
How to get the maximum driving distance from your batteries
You can help to get the maximum driving distance from your batteries by:
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fully charging the batteries before use
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ensuring the wheels and castors rotate and turn smoothly
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your tyre pressures are correctly inflated
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your route avoids slopes, hills, rough, sandy or uneven surfaces if possible
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you limit additional items being carried
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avoiding driving patterns that use more energy such as
- fast acceleration
- start/stop driving
Electrical circuit protection
The power circuit on the Traxx 2 is
protected by a circuit breaker located in
the rear battery box. Should the circuit
breaker operate for any reason, opening
the power circuit and stopping the chair
operation, it can be reset by pushing the
button located on the top of the battery
box.
Please note : if the circuit breaker does not
reset, please contact your dealer and seek
assistance.
Circuit
breaker
