Compass Owner’s Manual – Models: GP600 SS, GP600 CC
Revised 05/23/13
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BATTERY CHARGING
You must use only the charger that is supplied with your
Compass
™
. The use of any other charger on this power chair will void the warranty.
Using unauthorized chargers may also result in severe damage to the batteries and/ or
damage to the chair. Using the wrong charger may also be a hazard.
Operational Range
Depending on the use, the terrain, and the driving conditions, the batteries of your
Compass
™
will provide fifteen to twenty miles of operation (with the use of NF22
batteries).
WARNING!
Corrosive chemicals contained inside battery.
Explosive battery conditions exist.
WARNING!
Charger surface can become HOT.
Electrical hazard!
BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Battery maintenance is the most important part of maintaining your power chair.
Keeping the batteries fully charged helps to extend battery life. Use the following
guidelines to help keep your batteries in optimum condition.
IMPORTANT!
New batteries
MUST
be fully charged prior to the initial use of your power
chair.
Charge new batteries for 12 hours even if the battery gauge already shows a full
charge. This is to condition your new batteries for maximum performance.
• For daily use, keep batteries fully charged. We recommend that you plug in the off-
board charger after each use and charge 6-8 hours.
“For best results please charge your batteries overnight after every use.”
• If you are not going to use the power chair for more than a week,
fully charge
the
batteries and then disconnect them from the power chair. Refer to page 16.
Charging Guidelines Checklist to Maximize Battery Life
Use only the automatic off-board charger supplied for all routine charging.
Never use an automotive or wet type charger.
Avoid deep discharges and never drain the batteries completely.
Do not leave batteries in a low state of charge for extended periods. Charge a
discharged battery as soon as possible.
Fully recharge batteries regularly.
Always store batteries fully charged.
Check stored batteries once a month and recharge as necessary.
