Magic Extreme X8 User Manual - 7 Batteries & Charging
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Moving the joystick rearwards turns on the hazard lights. A left or right movement of the joystick
turns on the corresponding indicator.
6.5.11 Charging
Plug the battery charger into the charging socket
located at the front of the DX2 Remote.
Driving is inhibited while the system is being charged
Once the Battery Charger displays a ‘full’ battery
charge, the battery charger plug may be removed.
7 Batteries & Charging
7.1
Batteries
Your Power Chair uses high quality long lasting gel cell batteries that are sealed and
maintenance free. There is no need to check the electrolyte fluid level they contain. Despite
their similarity to automotive batteries, they are not the same. Automotive batteries are not
designed to handle a long, deep discharge, and are also unsafe for use in power chairs.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, wash your hands after touching.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in the batteries. Use only AGM or
gel-cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
WARNING! When fitting alternate batteries, ensure their terminal posts cannot
touch any part of the wheelchair frame
STOP! Automotive batteries and chargers are unsafe for use in power
wheelchairs
7.2
Battery Charging
We recommend using only a high quality dual rate intelligent battery charger with your Power
Chair. Only use the supplied off-board charger unless otherwise approved by Magic Mobility. Do
not use an automotive-type battery charger.
Fully recharge any new batteries prior to use. Operate the power wheelchair around the house
and grounds; do not travel too far until you are accustomed to the controls. After this first use;
fully charge the batteries. After 4 or 5 cycles, the batteries will perform to their fullest potential.
The charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to an extremely low
voltage. If this happens, call your Magic Mobility Dealer for assistance.
7.3
Charging Procedure
Battery Charging is via a socket within the joystick module. When a charger is plugged in, the
joystick unit recognizes the unit is plugged in and chair driving is inhibited.