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PROCEDURE 7 BATTERIES
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CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES
WARNING
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or
battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery
terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An
electrical short may occur and serious
personal injury or damage may occur.
The use of rubber gloves and safety
glasses is recommended when working
with batteries.
Dual U1 or Dual 22NF Battery Boxes
Perform one (1) of the following methods for connecting
the battery cable(s):
A. FOR DUAL U1 BATTERIES - Use direct mount
method. Refer to FIGURES 2, and 3.
B. FOR DUAL 22NF BATTERIES THAT HAVE
MOUNTING HOLES IN THE BATTERY
TERMINAL(S)/POST(S) - Use direct mount
method. Refer to FIGURES 2 AND 3.
C. FOR DUAL 22NF BATTERIES THAT DO NOT
HAVE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE BATTERY
TERMINAL(S)/POST(S) - Use battery clamp
method. Refer to FIGURES 4, 5 AND 6.
DIRECT MOUNT METHOD (FIGURE 2 AND 3).
1. Install battery terminal cap(s) onto battery cable(s) as
follows (FIGURE 2):
DUAL U1 BATTERIES:
A. ORANGE battery terminal cap onto RED battery
cable.
B. GRAY battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery cable.
DUAL 22NF BATTERIES:
A. RED battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable.
B. BLACK battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery
cable.
FIGURE 2 - CONNECTING BATTERY
CABLES - DIRECT MOUNT METHOD
CAUTION
When connecting the battery cables to the
battery(ies), the battery cable(s) MUST be
connected to the battery terminal(s)/post(s)
as shown in DETAIL “A” or DETAIL “B” of
FIGURE 3 (depending on battery type),
otherwise damage to the battery cable may
result when installing battery terminal caps.
2. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/
post(s) as follows (DETAIL “A” or DETAIL “B”of
FIGURE 3, depending on battery type):
A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable to NEGATIVE
(-) battery terminal/post.
B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE
(+) battery terminal/post.
3. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the
battery terminal(s)/post(s), BLACK to NEGATIVE (-)
and RED to POSITIVE (+), with the provided 1/4-20 x
7/8-inch hex flange screw and hex flange locknut.
Securely tighten. (DETAIL “A” or DETAIL “B”of
FIGURE 3, depending on battery type).
4. Verify all battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) are correctly
installed and securely tightened.
5. Slide terminal cap(s) down battery cable(s) and onto
battery clamps (FIGURE 3).
6. Secure each terminal cap in place with a tie-wrap
(Use tie-wraps 11-1/2-inches long) (FIGURE 3).
NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie-wrap in or-
der to install the battery box top(s).
7. Install the battery box top(s).
8. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) in the
PROCEDURE 8 - FWD MODELS or PROCEDURE
9 - RWD MODELS of this manual.
NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE
using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced.
9. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer
to
CHARGING BATTERIES in the PROCEDURE
8 - FWD MODELS or PROCEDURE 9 - RWD
MODELS of this manual.
Battery Cable
Battery Terminal Cap
NOTE: Only one (1) battery cable and terminal cap shown
for clarity. Both caps install in the same manner.
INSTALLING BATTERY TERMINAL CAPS