Safety Information; Technical Data; General Data - Invacare OptiCharge Manual Del Usuario

Invacare® OptiCharge
WARNING!
– Users and suppliers of Assistive Mobility
products should give consideration to the
possibility of a failure to operate, or an incorrect
operation, by the product. Should a user be left
with limited or no mobility due to an equipment
failure, they should still be able to summon
assistance from where ever they may be.
– Charge only Gel and AGM type rechargeable
batteries. Other types of batteries may burst,
under charge or be damaged over time. Do not
recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
– To prevent electrical shock, do not touch
uninsulated parts of the charger like DC output
connectors.
– The battery charger should be regularly checked
for any damage or loose, damaged or corroded
connectors, leads or terminals. If any of these
situations occur, DO NOT attempt to operate
but contact your provider immediately.
– Use charger only with batteries of the size and
type for which the charger is designed.
– Do not use the charger for any purpose other
than charging batteries of mobility devices
through the charger socket provided on the
mobility device.
– Do not operate the charger on its side or with
the cooling vents obstructed.
– Do not cover the charger.
– This is a mains operated product and normal
cautions should be observed.
WARNING!
Risk of short circuit and electric shock if the
battery charger has been damaged
– Do not use the battery charger if it has been
dropped or damaged.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock and damage to the batteries
– NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries
by attaching cables directly to the battery
terminals.
WARNING!
Risk of injury if using the mobility device during
charging
– DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and
operate the mobility device at the same time.
– DO NOT sit in the mobility device while charging
the batteries.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this document is
subject to change without notice.
– Check all parts for shipping damage and other
damage or other conspicuous features.
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Usage

Safety information

WARNING!
– Circuit breaker or fuse protection in the AC
power outlet to which the charger is to be
plugged should be rated at 5 Amps per charger.
A delay-action fuse is recommended.
– Do not overload electrical outlets.
– Avoid use of an extension cord. Use of an
improper extension cord could result in the risk
of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord
is necessary, ensure a 5 Amp current rating or
greater and that it is in a good condition and
as short as possible. If an extension cord is
used, it should be used in accordance with the
extension cord manufacturers' instructions.
– Use compatible extension cord connectors on
the battery charger connector.
– Situate all cords in such positions as to eliminate
the likelihood of being stepped on, tripped over
or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
– Do not operate the charger if the power cord is
damaged. Contact a provider immediately.
– Do not operate the charger if it has suffered a
sharp blow or is damaged in any other manner.
Contact a provider immediately.
– Do not charge individual 12 volt batteries.
WARNING!
– Use only with a 220 - 240 V AC / 50 - 60 Hz
mains supply.
WARNING!
– Keep charger protected from rain and moisture.
In the event of water or other fluid entering the
unit, switch unit off at the mains supply and
unplug from the power supply and wheelchair
immediately. Contact your provider.
WARNING!
– Do not attempt to open the case. There is a risk
of electric shock, even if the unit is unplugged.
There are no fuses or user-serviceable parts
inside.
– Do not insert objects through the cooling slots.
WARNING!
Explosive gases may be vented from the batteries
during the normal operation of battery chargers.
– Do not smoke or expose naked flame in the
vicinity of the charger.
– Only use charger in a ventilated area.

Technical Data

General data

Electrical data
Output current
Output voltage
Mains input nominal voltage
range
Input voltage tolerance
range
8 A / 10 A ± 8 %
24 V DC nominal (12 cells)
220 – 240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
198 – 264 V AC, 47 – 63 Hz
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