V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
WARNING! Use proper lifting techniques and avoid lifting beyond your capacity. Do not mix or match new and old batteries. If you encounter a situation where one battery needs to be replaced, then replace both batteries. Refer to specifications table in this manual and the manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities.
To replace the batteries:
1.Turn off power to the controller.
2.Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See figure 8.
3.Remove the rear shroud. See figure 23.
4.Loosen the yellow thumbscrews and remove the side cover.
5.Disconnect the rear battery harness from the power base. See figure 23.
6.Slide the rear battery out of the power base.
7.Slide the front battery rearward.
8.Disconnect the front battery harness from the power base. See figure 23.
9.Slide the front battery out of the power base.
10.Remove the battery harnesses from the old batteries and install them onto the new batteries. Make sure that the hardware is facing the correct direction. See figure 23.
WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
11.Place the front battery into the power base. Make sure that the terminals are facing the front of the power base. See figure 23.
12.Connect the front battery harness to the power base.
13.Slide the front battery forward.
14.Place the rear battery onto the power base. Make sure that the terminals are facing the front of the power base. See figure 23.
15.Connect the rear battery harness to the power base.
16.Reinstall the side cover.
17.Reinstall the rear shroud.
18.Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service
The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your authorized Pride Provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, and the error code if available.
!Motor noise
!Frayed harnesses
!Cracked or broken connectors
!Uneven wear on any of the tires
!Jerky motion
!Pulling to one side
!Bent or broken wheel assemblies
!Does not power up
!Powers up, but does not move
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