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GMP
ISO9001
ISO14001
ISO13485
CERTIFIED
BATTERIES & BATTERY CHARGING
Batteries
The Shoprider Powerchairs are designed to operate on two 12 volt/50Ah sealed lead acid
aka SLA (AGM or gel-cell type) maintenance free batteries. The life of the batteries may
be affected by temperature, terrain, weight of user, driving methods, and care of batteries.
The active user will need to charge the batteries after using approximately 30% of battery
capacity. As an inactive user, only using from once a week to every other day, the
recharge point would be at 50% of discharge (Refer to Figure 4). For extended battery life,
it is highly recommended that these guidelines be followed. You cannot over charge the
batteries.
Active users: Charge daily
Occasional users: Charge your battery before any outing and always after active
use.
*Keeping the batteries charged extends the life of the batteries*
SLA batteries should be kept fully charged at all times. They must not be left in a
discharged state if the unit is not being used for some time or the batteries will be
permanently damaged and will no longer hold a charge. The SLA batteries should be
checked once a month and kept charged as needed. Typically SLA batteries have up to
about 400 charging cycles.
Green Top
3 Bars
Full battery charge.
Red Bottom
3 Bars
Flashing. Danger, you must
stop and recharge the
batteries. Failure to do so
may result in damage of
batteries.
Amber Middle
4 Bars
From 30% - 50%
discharge. Batteries
will need charging.
Figure 4
NEVER DISCHARGE BATTERIES TO RED BARS OF INDICATOR!
