SECTION 9—BATTERIES
Installing/Removing the Batteries
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1 on page 58 and FIGURE 9.2 on page 59.
NOTE: Have the following tools available:
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Battery Lifting Strap | 1 | Supplied |
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1 | Not Supplied | |
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Diagonal Cutters | 1 | Not Supplied |
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Installing
1.Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2.Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joysticks on page 44.
3.Perform one of the following:
•Wheelchairs without Formula PTO Plus ‐ Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/ Installing the Seat Assembly on page 46.
•Wheelchairs with Formula PTO Plus ‐ Tilt the seat back. Refer to Tilting the Seat Assembly on page 47.
4.Remove the top shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Shrouds on page 52.
5.If necessary, disconnect right and left motor leads to allow access to the front of the battery tray.
6.Move aside the motor leads and controller cable to allow unobstructed access to the front of the battery tray.
NOTE: Perform this section on one battery at a time starting with the rear battery. Repeat STEP 6 to position the remaining battery into the battery tray.
7.Perform one of the following to position the battery into the battery tray:
•Batteries With Built In Lifting Strap ‐ Use built in lifting strap to position battery into the battery tray (Detail “A” of FIGURE 9.1).
•Batteries Without Built In Lifting Strap ‐ Use the battery lifting strap to position battery into the battery tray. When battery is in proper position, remove lifting strap (Detail “B” of FIGURE 9.1).
8.Using the battery retaining strap, secure the two batteries into the battery tray.
Part No 1143153 | 57 | Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep® |