Description
About:
Active users of power mobility products rely on the knowledge and proficiency of their mobility equipment providers for proper selection, sizing and installation of batteries used in their equipment. Additionally, mobility technicians and ATP’s are often called upon to troubleshoot and accurately diagnose battery failures and other electrical and mechanical issues. This article provides information to help make a more informed decision when recommending or selecting batteries for use in
power mobility equipment, and offers insight into the safe and proper use, charging recommendations, troubleshooting, and
overall care of batteries, to help ensure their longest and most dependable service.
Learning outcomes:
Maximizing battery performance and longevity
Managing battery charging requirements
Understanding battery testing and diagnostic procedures
Authors:
Larry Carter has been with MK Battery since 1995 and serves as MK’s Eastern Regional Sales Manager and National Sales
Training Manager. He has worked within the battery industry for over 39 years with experience in all aspects of lead battery
applications and technologies, including but not limited to sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead acid) batteries used in mobility and other critical power applications.
Stephen Burke is the Northeast Sales Representative for MK Battery. He has worked in the Complex Rehab Technology industry for over 25 years, first as a Medical Sales Representative with Sunrise Medical and later as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) for Permobil.