Invacare ProntoTM M6 manual Batteries Without Removing Cables Figure, Fastening

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PROCEDURE 9

BATTERIES

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Removing/Installing Batteries without

Removing Cables

BConnecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables

AConnecting/Disconnecting Circuit Breaker

TCables

TReplacing Batteries

E

When to Charge Batteries

R

 

ICharging Batteries

EBattery Charger Operation

S

WARNING

For the following procedures, make sure the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.

The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is recommended when working with batteries.

Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement always be done by a qualified technician.

AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandBE- FORE use, make sure that all attaching hard- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

CAUTION

The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable MUST con- nect to the battery clamp of the POSITIVE

(+)battery terminal/post, otherwise serious damage will occur to the electrical system.

REMOVING/INSTALLING

BATTERIES WITHOUT REMOVING CABLES (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: To install the batteries without removing cables, reverse the following steps.

Removing

WARNING

Always use a battery lifting strap when lift- ing a battery. It is the most convenient method and assures that the battery acid will not spill. It also helps to prolong the life of the battery.

DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batter- ies in an upright position.

NOTE: If there is battery acid on the bottom or the sides of the battery(ies) or on the frame of the wheelchair, apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the NEW or EXISTING batteries, clean the baking soda from the battery(ies).

1.Disconnect the joystick. Refer to DISCON-

NECTING/CONNECTING THE MKIV JOY- STICK in PROCEDURE 9 of the manual.

2.Remove the seat assembly. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY in PROCEDURE 4 of the manual.

3.Remove the shroud. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE SHROUD in PROCE- DURE 7 of the manual.

4.Separate the FRONT frame assembly from the REAR frame assembly. Refer to TRANS- PORTING THE WHEELCHAIR in PROCE- DURE 10 of the manual.

5.Disconnect the battery fastening strap and pull it through the retaining ring.

CAUTION

Before removing the batteries, it is neces- sary to disconnect the FRONT battery from the REAR battery. Otherwise, damage to the batteries may occur.

Disconnect FRONT Battery

from REAR Battery

 

Front Battery

+

-

Rear Battery

 

-

+

Battery

 

Fastening

 

Strap

Retaining

Ring

Rear Frame Assembly

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE

BATTERIES WITH CABLES

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Contents ProntoTM M6 R N I N G Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning StrapsTable of Contents Specifications PerformanceProcedure Repair or SERVICE/CONTROLLER SettingsGeneral Guidelines Operating InformationProcedure General GuidelinesElectromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources Weight TrainingWeightlimitation SAFETY/HANDLING Wheelchairs Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference EMIImportant Information Stability and BalanceTransferring to and From Other Seats Coping With Everyday ObstaclesStairways Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending Forward Reaching, Bending BackwardOtherwise injury or damage may result Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Guide Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGPROCEDUREWheelchair Operation H P E E E R L a C T H I a O I NUsing The Joystick To Drive The Chair Switch Speed Control Knob JoystickWheelchair Operation To Move Forward Left To Move Right BackwardArmrest Angle Adjustment Figure Armrest Width Adjustment FigureM S ArmsArmrest Depth Adjustment Figure Armrest Height Adjustment FigureArms Mounting Screw Stability Armpost Set ScrewsMounting Hole Seat Support NutCollar Bolt Determined Post REMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Support Collars FigureSeat Assembly Support Post Mounting Wheelchair Frame REMOVING/INSTALLING Seat AssemblySeat Procedure A TSeat Assemblies with Seat Support Collars Figure Welded Bend End of Lock CollarSeat Assemblies Without The Seat Support Collars Figure Adjusting the Seat HeightSeat Height HolesRetaining Pin Bend End Lock Seat Mounting SupportAdjusting the Seat Support Posts Figure Highest PositionMiddle Position Lowest PositionMounting Holes Seat Pan Washer Self-Locking Washer Bolts Adjusting the Seat DepthSeat Assembly REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Positioning Strap Figure InstallingAdjusting the Back Angle Figure Adjusting the Headrest FigureFOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Figure BackFootboard Assembly AdjustingWheelchair Frame Footboard Assembly O T B O a R D S E M B L YAdjusting the Footboard Assembly Angle Figure Procedure Footboard AssemblyREMOVING/INSTALLING the Shroud Figure Replacing the Foam Filled Tires Onto the Wheel RIMENGAGING/DISENGAGING Motor Locks Figure SHROUD/WHEELSSHROUD/WHEELS Rear of WheelchairREMOVING/INSTALLING the Axle Cap Nut Mounting Hole Wheelchair Frame Caster AssemblyReplacing the FRONT/REAR Shroud Covers FigureDisconnect Front Battery From Rear Battery Retaining Ring Rear Frame AssemblyBatteries Without Removing Cables Figure BatteriesCONNECTING/DISCONNECTING Battery Cables Figure ConnectingBatteries T T E R I E SCONNECTING/DISCONNECTING Circuit Breaker Cables Figure Black BatteryTerminal Cap Front U1 Battery Rear U1 Battery FlangeRecommended Battery Types Cleaning Battery TerminalsReplacing Batteries T TChargingbatteries Charging Using The On-Board Battery Charger Figure Charging LED Indicator LightCharger Port Cover AC Power Cord To 110-Volt Wall Outlet Front WheelchairBattery Charger Operation On-Board Battery Charger FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING on Board Battery Charger Independent Battery ChargerRetracting the Mkiv Joystick Figure ElectronicsMkiv Joystick in Frontal Position Mkiv Joystick Parallel to ArmrestDISCONNECTING/CONNECTING the Mkiv Joystick Figure DisconnectingRepositioning the Mkiv Joystick ElectronicsDisassembling The Wheelchair Transporting the Wheelchair Figures 1Transport Transport A N S P O R TStep Disassembled ViewREMOVING/INSTALLING the CRUTCH/CANE Holder Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Safety Flag FigureProcedure Options T I O N ST E S Page Limited Warranty R R a N T YUSA

ProntoTM M6 specifications

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