SECTION 12—BATTERIES
Part No.1106645 54 Nutron® Series
NOTE:Havethefollowingtoolsavailable:
NOTE:ThebatteryliftingstrapsuppliedisforGroup22batteriesONLY.Refertothebattery
manufacturerfortheproperliftingstrapand/orbatterytoolsforU1batteryremoval/installation.
NOTE:Ifthereisbatteryacidinthebottomoronthesidesofthebatterybox(es)orbattery(ies),
applybakingsodatotheseareastoneutralizethebatteryacid.Beforereinstallingthenewor
existingbattery(ies),cleanthebakingsodafromthebatterybox(es)orbattery(ies).
NOTE:Whensecuringbatteryliftingstraptobattery,observepolaritymarkingslocatedonthe
endsofthebatteryliftingstrap,(+)sidetoPOSITIVE(+)batteryterminal/postand(‐)sideto
NEGATIVE(‐)batteryterminal/post.
1. Ifnecessary,removethebatteryboxesfromthewheelchair.Referto
Installing/RemovingtheBatteryBoxesonpage 51.
2. Securethebatteryliftingstraptobatteryterminal(s)/post(s).
ࣼ 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. Placebatteriesintobatteryboxbottom.
FIGURE 12.4 Installing/Removing the Batteries Into/From the Battery Boxes
TOOL QTY COMMENTS
Battery lifting strap
1/2-inch (6 pt) box wrench
7/16-inch (6pt) Box Wrench
3/8-inch (6pt) Box Wrench
Diagonal cutters
1
1
1
1
1
Refer to Note
Not supplied
Not supplied
Not supplied
Not supplied
Battery
22 NF Battery
Box Bottom
Battery Lifting
Strap
U1 Battery
Box Bottom
Molded Carrying Strap or
Hold Down Flanges
Group 22
ONLY
Battery
Terminal(s)/Post(s)