Invacare R51LXP, R50LX manual Place batteries into battery box bottom

SECTION 12—BATTERIES

NOTE: Have the following tools available:

TOOL	QTY	COMMENTS
Battery lifting strap	1	Refer to Note
1/2-inch (6 pt) box wrench	1	Not supplied
7/16-inch (6pt) Box Wrench	1	Not supplied
3/8-inch (6pt) Box Wrench	1	Not supplied
Diagonal cutters	1	Not supplied

NOTE: The battery lifting strap supplied is for Group 22 batteries ONLY. Refer to the battery manufacturer for the proper lifting strap and/or battery tools for U1 battery removal/installation.

NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides of the battery box(es) or battery(ies), apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the new or existing battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery box(es) or battery(ies).

NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery, observe polarity markings located on the ends of the battery lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post and (‐) side to NEGATIVE (‐) battery terminal/post.

1.If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes on page 51.

2.Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(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. Place batteries into battery box bottom.

Battery Lifting	Molded Carrying Strap or
Strap	Hold Down Flanges	U1 Battery
		Box Bottom

Battery

22 NF Battery

BatteryGroup 22Box Bottom

Terminal(s)/Post(s) ONLY

FIGURE 12.4 Installing/Removing the Batteries Into/From the Battery Boxes

Part No.1106645 54 Nutron® Series