User manual

3.5 General Information on the Batteries Used

The batteries of your viamobil are maintenance-free and rechargeable. Their service

life mainly depends on the charging / discharging cycles. Their service life increases

by taking correct care of the batteries ( recharging).

Avoid completely discharging the rechargeable battery pack. You should therefore

recharge the rechargeable battery pack of the viamobil after each partial dischar-

ge, i.e. after every utilisation.

Lead-acid batteries are subject to a so-called self-discharge. For this reason the

viamobil rechargeable battery pack should always be connected to the battery

charger at all times whenever possible. Overcharging the rechargeable battery pack

is not possible due to the charge mechanism.

If the rechargeable battery pack is stored for a longer period of time (without

being charged), it experiences a loss in capacity. Full capacity is usually available

again after a few charging / discharging cycles.

Electrolyte fluid can escape if the rechargeable battery pack is not handled pro-

perly. Injuries to the skin or damage to clothing could be therefore caused.

If the electrolyte fluid comes into contact with a person‘s skin or eyes, rinse

immediately with clear cold water and consult a doctor.

Do not expose the rechargeable battery pack to fire or burn the rechargeable bat-

tery pack. This could result in the rechargeable battery pack exploding.

Do not short-circuit the rechargeable battery pack‘s contacts. A short circuit

results in extremely high artificial currents which could damage the rechargeable

battery pack or the viamobil.

After the service life of the battery has expired, it can be returned to Alber or an

Alber specialist dealer for professional disposal.

The rechargeable battery pack of your viamobil can be discharged and charged in

any user-defined situation. It is so rated as being as safe as dry cells and per-

mitted for air transportation by IATA and DOT.

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