Invacare DTEC013963 OptiCharge Comet Alpine Mobility Scooter User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- INVACARE
Table of Contents
Invacare® OptiCharge
24 V 8 A/10 A
Lead Acid Battery Charger User Guide
Safety
1.1 Safety information
**WARNING!
– Do not use this product without first completely reading and understanding
these instructions. Invacare product manuals are available on the internet or
at your local provider (addresses are displayed on the back cover of this
manual).
– If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, provider or technical personnel before
attempting to use this equipment – otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
WARNING!
Risk of explosion and destruction of batteries if the wrong battery charger
is used
– Only ever use the battery charger supplied with your mobility device, or a
charger that has been approved by Invacare.
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.
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 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 injury
– Do not use if defective.
– In the event of a malfunction, contact your provider immediately.
– Do not make any unauthorized changes or alterations to the product.
– Only use the charger indoors.
– Do not mount the battery charger directly onto a mobility device.
WARNING!
This device is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
WARNING!
This device may be used by children over 8 years of age and over, as well as
by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge when supervised or instructed regarding the safe use
of the device and the resulting dangers.
– Children must not play with the product.
– Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without
supervision.
This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future
reference.
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.
WARNING!
– 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.
NOTICE!**
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.
Usage
2.1 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
3.1 General data
Electrical data
Output current| 8 A / 10 A ± 8 %
Output voltage| 24 V DC nominal (12 cells)
Mains input nominal voltage range| 220 — 240 V AC, 50 — 60 Hz
Input voltage tolerance range| 198 — 264 V AC, 47 — 63 Hz
Max. output power| 240 W (8 A)
300 W (10 A)
Degree of protection| 1P312 / 1P442 (see label on product)
Insulation class| Class II
Temperature compensation of charge voltage| -3 mV / °C per cell
Efficiency (at 100 % load, input 230 V AC / output 28.8 V DC)| > 90 %
Approved battery capacity range at 8 A| (C20-capacity) 30 Ah — 80 Ah (Cs-
capacity) 26 Ah — 68 Ah
Approved battery capacity range at 10 A| (C20-capacity) 30 Ah — 100 Ah.
(Cs-capacity) 26 Ah — 85 Ah.
Dielectric withstanding voltage| 3750 V AC, 50 Hz
Approved battery types| Lead acid (Gel / AGM) 24 V DC (2 x 12 V)
Cooling| Convection cooling / fanless operation
Plug fuse (UK only)| 5 A or 10 A (as indicated on plug)
Dimension, weight, material
Housing width| 206 mm
Housing height| 251 mm
Housing depth| 109 mm
Power cord length| 1800 mm
Charging cable (XLR) length| 2000 mm
Product weight| 1.4 kg
Housing material| PC / ABS
If in doubt, contact your provider or supplier.
3.2 Environmental Parameters
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature| -5 °C – +40 °C
Relative humidity| 10 % – 90 %, non-condensing
Storage and shipping conditions
Ambient temperature| -40 °C – +65 °C
- IP31 classification means that the charger is protected against dripping water and ingress of solid foreign objects greater than 2.5 mm
- IP44 classification means that the charger is protected against spray water and ingress of solid foreign object greater than 1 mm.
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