Invacare Torque SP RWD Mobility Aid User Manual


 
Part No. 1104849 71 3G Storm Series
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Wheelchairs
CLEANING BATTERY TERMINALS
WARNING
Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, 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.
1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion.
2. Verify the plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes.
3. Clean terminals and inside battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire
brush, or medium grade sand paper.
NOTE: Upon completion, areas should be shiny, not dull.
4. Carefully dust off all metal particles.
REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY BOXES
GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES FOR WHEELCHAIRS WITHOUT
VENT TRAY (FIGURE 8)
WARNING
Each battery weighs 51 pounds. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your
legs) to avoid injury.
Removing.
1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without
risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2. Verify the joystick ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
3. Rotate the levers of the battery retainer assembly to the unlocked position.
4. Lift battery retainer assembly up off the mounting screws that secure the shocks to
the base frame.
NOTE: For gearless/brushless motors, ensure that the motor lock levers are in the engaged
(drive) position. Refer to SECTION 9.
5. Slide one (1) connector battery box along the sub-frame and remove from the
wheelchair.
6. Slide the two (2) connector battery box along the sub-frame and remove from the
wheelchair.
BATTERIES
BATTERIES
SECTION 9