SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
TDX® SC TDX® Spree
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Part No 1149267
Charging Batteries
DANGER
When using an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord having at least
16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as
the device being connected. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of
fire and electric shock. Three prong to two prong adapters should not be used. Use
of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock haz-
ard to the user.
NEVER
attempt
to
recharge
the
batteries
by
attaching
cables
directly
to
the
battery
terminals.
DO
NOT
attempt
to
recharge
the
batteries
and
operate
the
wheelchair
at
the
same
time.
DO
NOT
operate
wheelchair
with
extension
cord
attached
to
the
AC
cable.
DO
NOT
attempt
to
recharge
the
batteries
when
the
wheelchair
has
been
exposed
to
any
type
of
moisture.
DO
NOT
attempt
to
recharge
the
batteries
when
the
wheelchair
is
outside.
DO
NOT
sit
in
the
wheelchair
while
charging
the
batteries.
READ
and
CAREFULLY
follow
the
manufacturer’s
instructions
for
each
charger
(supplied
or
purchased).
If
charging
instructions
are
not
supplied,
consult
a
qualified
technician
for
proper
procedures.
Ensure
the
pins
of
the
extension
cord
plug
are
the
same
number,
size,
and
shape
as
those
on
the
charger.
DO
NOT
under
any
circumstances
cut
or
remove
the
round
grounding
plug
from
the
charger
AC
cable
plug
or
the
extension
cord
plug.
Rain Test
Invacare
has
tested
its
power
wheelchairs
in
accordance
with
ISO
7176
“Rain
Test”.
This
provides
the
end
user
or
his/her
attendant
sufficient
time
to
remove
his/her
power
wheelchair
from
a
rain
storm
and
retain
wheelchair
operation.
DO
NOT
leave
power
wheelchair
in
a
rain
storm
of
any
kind.
DO
NOT
use
power
wheelchair
in
a
shower.
DO
NOT
leave
power
wheelchair
in
a
damp
area
for
any
length
of
time.
Direct
exposure
to
rain
or
dampness
will
cause
the
wheelchair
to
malfunction
electrically
and
mechanically;
may
cause
the
wheelchair
to
prematurely
rust
or
may
damage
the
upholstery.
Check
to
ensure
that
the
battery
covers
are
secured
in
place,
joystick
boot
is
NOT
torn
or
cracked
where
water
can
enter
and
that
all
electrical
connections
are
secure
at
all
times.
DO
NOT
use
if
the
joystick
boot
is
torn
or
cracked.
If
the
joystick
boot
becomes
torn
or
cracked,
replace
IMMEDIATELY.
