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PROCEDURE 6
BATTERIES
SECTION A - REMOVE SINGLE
BATTERY BOX FROM WHEELCHAIR
(FIGURE 2)
1. Place wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work
can be performed without risking damage to carpeting
or floor covering.
2. Verify that the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the
OFF position.
3. Disconnect the battery cables of the battery box from
the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.
4. Disconnect the battery box retaining strap clip.
5. Remove battery box from wheelchair.
NOTE: Refer to the battery manufacturer for the proper
lifting strap and/or battery tools for U1 battery removal/
installation.
1. Clean battery terminals. Refer to CLEANING BAT-
TERY TERMINALS in this section.
2. Secure battery lifting strap or battery tools to one (1)
battery and remove from battery box. Repeat for other
battery.
FIGURE 2 - REMOVING BATTERIES FROM
SINGLE BATTERY BOX
SECTION B - REMOVING THE
SINGLE BATTERIES FROM THE
BATTERY BOX (FIGURE 3)
WARNING
Always use a battery lifting strap when lifting a
battery. It is the most convenient method and
assures that the battery acid will not spill (wet cell
batteries). It also helps to prolong the life of the
battery.
Cleaning Battery Terminals
WARNING
Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How-
ever, warnings are frequently noted on the cell
caps. Read them carefully.
DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in
contact with skin, clothes or other possessions. It
is a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns
may result. Should the liquid touch your skin, wash
the area immediately and thoroughly with cool
water. In serious cases or if eye contact is made,
seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER smoke or strike a match near the batter-
ies. If the caps of the battery cells are removed,
NEVER look directly into them when charging the
battery.
1. Examine the battery clamps and terminals for corro-
sion.
2. Verify that the plastic caps are in place over the bat-
tery cell holes.
3. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by
using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium
grade sand paper.
NOTE: Upon completion, these areas should be shiny,
not dull.
4. Carefully dust off all metal particles.
Battery Lifting Strap
FIGURE 3 - REMOVING THE BATTERIES FROM
THE SINGLE BATTERY BOX
Retaining Strap Clip
Battery Connection
From Wiring Harness
Retaining
Strap
Battery Box
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides
of the battery box or battery, apply baking soda to these
areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the
NEW or existing battery(ies), clean the baking soda from
the battery box(es) or battery(ies).