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Guidelines to extend battery life.
1. Charge the batteries fully before using them for the first time.
2. Limit the use of new batteries for the first ten (10) discharge/charge cycles. Avoid discharging the
batteries deeply, i.e. no more than four LED should be unlit on the BDI.
3. Use the appropriate battery charger (supplied with Explorer Magellan). Using a charger provided with
other equipment, or a charger designed for unsealed batteries will damage the batteries and shorten their
life.
4. Recharge the batteries fully after every discharge. Leaving batteries partially discharged for several days
is not recommended as this could limit the amount of future charge they are capable of holding.
5. It is always best to allow the charger to finish its charge cycle once started. This will help prevent deeply
discharging the batteries. Batteries used on wheelchairs do not exhibit a significant “memory effect” and
will recharge to their full capacity even if only partially discharged before each charge.
Warning! The warranty and performance information in this manual are based on the use of
deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead-acid batteries.
Warning! Automotive batteries are not designed for the deep cycle energy draw that
wheelchair use requires. Do not use automotive-style batteries in your Explorer
Magellan.
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