Say Goodbye To The Trouble of Charging Electric Wheelchairs: Let Every Trip Be Safe And Sustainable

Is there always a pitfall when charging an electric wheelchair? Manufacturer’s measured pit avoidance and maintenance guide
Many electric wheelchair users are troubled by the problem of running out of battery before going out and still losing power after charging overnight. In fact, the problem mostly lies in the wrong choice of charger or improper charging habits. We have been working on electric wheelchair chargers for many years and have compiled the core pit avoidance and maintenance points to help everyone avoid detours.
1. Choose the right charger: the core of battery life safety
Many battery bulges and battery life problems are caused by the use of inferior or mismatched chargers. For example, some users used to buy off-brand chargers at low prices to charge the 24V electric wheelchair battery. After using it for less than half a year, the battery bulged, and the battery life dropped from 20 kilometers to 8 kilometers. It was also accompanied by heat during charging. A reliable charger is not only a charging tool, but also the key to battery protection and travel safety. Our charger will accurately match the charging curve of lithium/lead-acid batteries and automatically switch to trickle mode when it is almost fully charged, taking into account both charging speed and battery protection to extend service life.
Different brands of wheelchairs may have different battery voltages (24V/36V) and interfaces (round head/pin head), so the risk of forced mixing is extremely high. A user once mistakenly used a 36V electric bicycle charger to charge a 24V electric wheelchair. As soon as he plugged it in, he smelled a burnt smell and the charging module burned directly. Fortunately, no fire occurred. In particular, users with elderly people at home are reminded not to mix them at will. Our products will clearly mark the adaptation parameters to facilitate quick matching.
2. Three core charging habits to extend battery life
After choosing the right charger, you can significantly extend battery life by following these three points:
1. Avoid overcharging and over-discharging: charge when the battery is 20%-30%, and then charge for half an hour after the indicator light turns green. It will be fully charged in 6-8 hours. Do not run out of power or charge overnight. In the past, some users were accustomed to using the battery until it was completely empty before recharging it. The battery showed irreversible degradation within less than a year. It was originally sufficient for all-day travel, but then the power was frequently cut off during the trip. There were also users who charged the battery overnight and forgot to unplug it, causing the battery to bulge slightly.
2. Control the charging environment: charge indoors at 10-30℃ to avoid exposure to the sun in summer and outdoor charging in winter; 3. Regular recharge when not needed for a long time: when not in use for more than 1 month, charge once a month to maintain 50%-70% power.

3. Manufacturer’s Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls: 3 Key Points for Choosing a Charger
If the charger is broken or prepare an extra one, remember these three points to avoid pitfalls:
1. Matching parameters: Choose according to battery specifications such as 24V20Ah, distinguish the direct current (DC) interface to avoid buying the wrong one; 2. Pay attention to the safety certification: choose products with quadruple protection of overcurrent/overvoltage/short circuit/overheating, and have 3C/UL/CE certification, reject products without three; 3. Pay attention to details: give priority to styles with intelligent heat dissipation, thick power cords, and clear indicator lights.
4. Winter charging + special reminder on battery type
1. Charging in winter: place it indoors for 1-2 hours below 0℃ to warm up before charging; give priority to slow charging, and leave it for 30 minutes after fast charging; float charging can be done for 1 hour (no more than 2 hours) after full power; 2. Battery type: Lithium/lead-acid battery chargers cannot be mixed, please confirm the battery type before buying.
5. Charger maintenance + risk warning
1. Charger maintenance: Check the cable plug before and after charging, and store it after cooling; store it in a dry and ventilated place, handle it with care and avoid frequent plugging and unplugging. Some users do not pay attention to the damaged cable and continue to use it, and poor contact leads to charging interruption; 2. Risk warning: if it is hot/smoke/smell/sound when charging, immediately unplug the power and stay away from the wheelchair to find a professional repair. There have been users who ignored the abnormal sound while charging, and eventually the charger was short-circuited and damaged; the battery life dropped by 30%, and the battery bulged and leaked, so replace it in time.
write at the end
Reliable travel of an electric wheelchair is inseparable from stable batteries and chargers. We always focus on user safety and experience to polish every adapter charger.
If you have any questions about charging, maintenance or adaptation, please leave a message to us and our technical team will answer it in time ~