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PROCEDURE 7BATTERIES
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This Procedure includes the following:
Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery Boxes
Connecting Battery Cables
WARNING
Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF
before performing this procedure.
The use of rubber gloves and safetyglasses
is recommended when working with
batteries.
Invacare strongly recommends that battery
installation and battery replacement
ALWAYS be done by a qualified technician.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service
and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise
injury or damage may result.
NOTE: For CHARGING BATTERIES or REMOVING/
INSTALLING THE BATTERY BOXES, refer to
PROCEDURE 8 - FWD wheelchairs or PROCEDURE
9 - RWD wheelchairs.
INSTALLING/REMOVING
BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY
BOXES (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: To remove the battery(ies) from the battery
box(es), reverse the following procedure.
NOTE: Have the following tools available:
TOOL QTY COMMENTS
Battery Lifting Strap 1 See Note
1/2-inch (6 pt) Box Wrench 1 Not Supplied
7/16-inch (6pt) Box Wrench 1 Not Supplied
3/8-inch (6pt) Box Wrench 1 Not Supplied
Diagonal Cutters 1 Not Supplied
*NOTE: The Battery Lifting strap supplied is for Dual
22 NF Batteries ONLY. Refer to the battery manufac-
turer for the proper lifting strap and/or battery tools for
U1 battery removal/installation.
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. It also helps to prolong the
life of the battery.
DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the
batteries in an upright position.
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING
BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES
Battery Lifting Strap
Dual 22 NF
Battery Box
Bottom
U1 Battery Box
Bottom
Molded Carrying Strap
Or Hold Down Flanges
Battery Terminal(s)/Post(s)
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides
of the battery box(es) or battery(ies), 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).
NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery,
observe polarity markings located on the ends of the battery
lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post
and (-) side to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
1. If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the
wheelchair. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVING
BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 8 - FWD or
PROCEDURE 9 - RWD of this manual.
2. Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/
post(s) (FIGURE 1).
CAUTION
Some battery manufacturers mold a
carrying strap and/or hold down flanges
directly into the battery case. Batteries
which interfere with the battery box
cannot be used for these applications.
Attempting to “wedge” a battery into a
battery box may damage the box and/or
the battery.
3. Place batteries into battery box bottom.
Dual 22 NF
ONLY
Battery