PROCEDURE 11 | BATTERIES |
B A T T E R I E S
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery Boxes
Connecting Battery Cables
When to Charge Batteries
Charging Batteries
Replacing Batteries
Installing/Removing Battery Boxes
WARNING
Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF be- fore performing this procedure.
The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is rec- ommended when working with batteries.
Invacare strongly recommends that battery in- stallation and battery replacement always be done by a qualified technician.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: To remove the battery(ies) from the battery box(es), reverse the following procedure.
NOTE: Have the following tools available:
TOOL | QTY | COMMENTS |
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Battery Lifting Strap | 1 | See Note |
1 | Not Supplied | |
1 | Not Supplied | |
1 | Not Supplied | |
Diagonal Cutters | 1 | Not Supplied |
*NOTE: The Battery Lifting strap supplied is for Group 22 NF Batteries ONLY. Refer to the battery manufac- turer for the proper lifting strap and/or battery tools for U1 battery removal/installation.
WARNING
ALWAYS use a battery lifting strap when lifting 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 batteries in an upright position.
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides of the battery box(es) or battery(ies), apply bak- ing 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, ob- serve polarity markings located on the ends of the battery lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/ post and
1.If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BAT- TERY BOXES in this procedure of the manual.
2.Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/ post(s) (FIGURE 1).
CAUTION
Somebatterymanufacturersmoldacarryingstrap and/or hold down flanges directly into the bat- tery case. Batteries which interfere with the bat- tery 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 Strap | Molded Carrying Strap |
| |
| Or Hold Down Flanges |
Battery
Group 22 NF ONLY
Battery Terminal(s)/Post(s)
U1 Battery Box
Bottom
Group 22 NF
Battery Box
Bottom
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/
FROM BATTERY BOXES
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