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3. Test personal transporter for maneuverability.
4. Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-3 until
correct.
5. Snap head tube cover into the caster head tube.
6.11 Batteries
WARNING!
– Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation
and battery replacement always be done by a qualified
technician.
– The use of rubber gloves is recommended when
working with batteries.
– After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before
use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
– 17AH batteries weigh 15 pounds each. Use proper
lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
– DO NOT remove the circuit breaker from the wiring
assembly.
– Unless otherwise indicated, make sure power to the
personal transporter is OFF before performing these
procedures.
– DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an
upright position.
– ALWAYS use a battery handle/lifting strap when lifting
a battery. It is the most convenient method and
assures that the battery acid will not spill.
– When tightening the clamps, always use a box wrench.
Pliers will “round off” the nuts. NEVER wiggle the
battery terminal(s)/post(s) when tightening. The
battery may become damaged.
WARNING!
– NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s)
to contact BOTH battery post(s) at the same time.
An electrical short may occur and serious personal
injury or damage may occur.
– The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable MUST connect
to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal(s)/post(s),
otherwise serious damage will occur to the electrical
system.
If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery box or
on the sides of the battery(ies), apply baking soda to these
areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the
existing or new battery(ies), clean the baking soda from
the battery tray or battery(ies) being sure to avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Determine source of contamination.
NEVER install/reinstall a battery with a cracked or otherwise
damaged case.
Using the Proper Batteries
WARNING!
– Use 17AH batteries only. Batteries with terminal
configuration (positive on the left and negative on the
right) as shown below MUST be used. Batteries that
have the reverse terminal configuration MUST not be
used - otherwise injury and damage may occur.
– Terminals must have a cross hole in them as shown
below in Detail “A”.
1. Position battery on ground/flat surface as shown below.
2. Visually inspect the battery to ensure proper polarity:
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