V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
To replace the batteries:
1.Turn off the power to the controller.
2.Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.”
3.Remove the front cover by squeezing the release handles (see figure 23) and lifting the foot platform bracket up and away from the power base.
4.Disconnect the quick release battery connectors. See figure 23.
5.Remove the batteries.
6.Disconnect the battery harness from each battery.
7.Connect the battery harness to the new front battery according to the battery wiring diagram. See figure 23.
WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
8.Connect the battery harness to the new rear battery according to the battery wiring diagram. See figure 23.
9.Install the new batteries and connect the quick release battery connectors.
10.Reinstall the front cover and foot platform.
11.Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
BATTERY SET CONFIGURATION:
+ = POSITIVE (RED) TERMINAL POST
- = NEGATIVE (BLACK) TERMINAL POST
CONNECT RED WIRES TO RED POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL POSTS. CONNECT BLACK WIRES TO BLACK NEGATIVE
FRONT COVER
BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL
RELEASE HANDLES
QUICK RELEASE
BATTERY CONNECTORS
REAR BATTERY
FRONT BATTERY
Figure 23. Battery Installation
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