Question: Can you explain why my brother's wheelchair will not fully charge? ~E.J.

Answer: It's very hard to provide a proper answer without knowledge of your brother's wheelchair use and maintenance. Your brother's problem could exist for a number of reasons. Is he overcharging his batteries? Is he using the proper charger to recharge his batteries? Are his batteries simply old?

To get the most out of a wheelchair battery your brother should follow these directions:

• If the wheelchair is used every day, the batteries should be charged daily.
• The ideal recharge point is 50% on a scooter or wheelchair.
• Always use the manufacturer's automatic charger for all routine charging.
• Don't use automotive or wet-type chargers on gel/sealed batteries - they will ruin your battery.
• Never run batteries completely flat.
• Don't 'top off' the battery with frequent charging.
• Batteries should never be exposed to hot and cold extremes.

If you still don't have an answer, contact the battery supplier for an explanation.