Invacare Arrow Wheelchair User Manual


 
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REPLACING BATTERY BOX
RETAINER BAR/RETAINER CLIP -
GROUP 24 BATTERY BASE FRAMES
(FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the battery box. Refer to INSTALLING/RE-
MOVING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES in PROCE-
DURE 9 of this manual.
Replacing Retainer Clip
1. Perform one (1) the following:
A. RWD AND MWD MODELS - Remove the
mounting screw that secures the retainer clip and
shock (or rubber element) to the base frame.
B. FWD MODEL - Remove the mounting screw,
washer, spacer, and locknut that secure the re-
tainer clip to the battery box sub-frame.
2. Remove the existing retainer clip.
3. Perform one (1) the following:
A. RWD AND MWD MODELS - Position the NEW
retainer clip between the shock (or rubber ele-
ment) and the battery box sub-frame as shown
in FIGURE 1. Make sure the angled end of the
retainer clip is facing up.
B. FWD MODEL - Position the NEW retainer clip
between the spacer and the battery box sub-
frame as shown in FIGURE 1. Make sure the
angled end of the retainer clip is facing upwards.
WARNING
The Battery Box Retainer Bar/Retainer Clip MUST
be fastened securely in place before using the
wheelchair. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160-
inch pounds.
4. Perform one (1) the following:
A. RWD AND MWD MODELS -Reinstall the mount-
ing screw that secures the retainer clip and shock
(or rubber element) to the base frame. Use Loctite
242 and torque to 160-inch pounds.
RETENTION STRAP/RETAINER PROCEDURE 11
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Replacing Battery Box Retainer Bar/ Retainer Clip
-Group 24 Battery Base Frames
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware
is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam-
age may result.
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B. FWD MODEL - Reinstall the mounting screw,
washer, spacer, and locknut that secure the retainer
clip to the battery box sub-frame. Use Loctite 242
and torque to 160-inch pounds.
5. Reinstall the battery boxes. Refer to
INSTALLING/RE-
MOVING BATTERY BOXES - GROUP 24 BATTERY
BASE FRAMES in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.
Replacing Retainer Bar
1. Perform one (1) the following:
A. RWD AND MWD MODELS -Remove the two (2)
mounting screws and spacers that secure the bat-
tery box retainer bar to the base frame.
B. FWD MODELS - Remove the two (2) mounting
screws, spacers, washers, and locknuts that se-
cure the retainer bar to the battery box sub-frame.
2. Pull up on the battery box retainer bar to remove it from
the base frame.
3. Install the two (2) existing spacers through the mounting
holes in the NEW battery box retainer bar.
WARNING
The Battery Box Retainer Bar/Retainer Clip MUST be
fastened securely in place before using the wheel-
chair. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160-inch
pounds.
4. Perform one (1) the following:
A. RWD AND MWD MODELS - Line up the NEW
battery box retainer bar and spacers with the mount-
ing holes in the battery box sub frame and the base
frame.
B. FWD MODELS - Line up the NEW battery box
retainer bar and spacers with the mounting holes in
the battery box sub frame.
5. Perform one (1) the following:
A. RWD AND MWD MODELS - Reinstall the mount-
ing screws that secure the battery box retainer bar
between battery box sub frame and the base frame.
Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160-inch pounds.
B. FWD MODELS - Reinstall the mounting screws
that secure the battery box retainer bar onto battery
box sub frame. Use Loctite 242 and torque to 160-
inch pounds.
6. Reinstall the both battery boxes. Refer to
INSTALLING/
REMOVING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES in PRO-
CEDURE 9 of this manual.