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Wheelchair Battery
Charger
Things to Know about Your Wheelchair Battery
Charger
Did you ever realize that your wheelchair battery charger must
be fully operational in transferring electricity? How about the
proper function of the charger? For you to find out how
wheelchair chargers affect the efficiency of the battery is
your primary concern.
Stored electric energy in your battery is an essential part of
your powered wheelchair. Moreover, it’s the lifeline of your
electric wheelchair as without it, you cannot move into your
desired position. The battery is very essential for everyday
living, especially for those who depend on their electric
wheelchair as their primary source of transportation. Because
if you alone depends on the battery for mobility, it is very
crucial for you to be sure about the capacity and the proper
charging of the battery.
In electric wheelchairs, there are lots of newly designed
batteries that can suit your needs. Wheelchair batteries are
designed to be reused for a number of times. For using it all
over again, you must have a compatible charger on it. In
wheelchair batteries, there are currently three types available
in the market, the first is wet, gel, and last is AGM. For in
these different types of batteries, you must have the specific
chargers for it. It’s very important to line up the right
charger to the right battery. This is because some chargers
offer dual modes for you and can allow charging either wet or a
gel battery.
Wheelchair chargers are classified into two types and these
are:
• Manual- it constantly require supervision for if it’s not
plugged out after battery is fully charged, it can permanently
damage the battery in time.
• Automatic- it automatically monitors the charge in the
battery. It can lessen the rate of charge when it senses the
battery is reaching to a full charge. It automatically shuts
off when the battery is fully charged. This means that you
don’t have to constantly monitor the charging time of your
wheelchair battery.
You must also consider the selection of the charger you may
use, because in some countries, power transmission standards
are different from others. For instance, in the United States,
the standard transmission is 110 V at 60 Hz, whereas in Europe,
the standard for power transmission is 220 V at 50 Hz.
In buying your preferred wheelchair battery you must consider
safety issues in using them:
• Sensors must probably be built into the charger and
wheelchair to detect the connection between the wheelchair and
the battery if it’s correct.
• The wheelchair, charger, and the batteries may also be
protected by using connectors that only allow proper
connections.
• When you purchase a single purpose charger, the charger
should match the charging configurations required by the
battery
• Purchased chargers must meet the power standard requirements
of the local country’s power supply.
• The wheelchair movements must become inoperable when the
batteries are being charged.
• Lastly, a charger should not be left plugged in to the
battery for over 24 hours as it can permanently damage the
battery or can cause incidents like battery acid leaks or
fire.
Finally, before purchasing your preferred wheelchair charger,
you must consult your local dealer to find out which charger
will suit you best. Then, if you finally purchased the charger
you need, better read the manual before using it. It is best
for you to follow all the directions for safety and can make
your battery last longer. The charger manual will also include
safety guidelines when charging the wheelchair
battery.
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