SECTION 9—BATTERIES
Disconnecting Battery Cables
WARNING
The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact both battery terminals at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3 on page 56.
1.Remove the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray on page 53.
2.Cut the tie‐wrap that secures the battery terminal cap in place (Detail “B” of FIGURE 9.3).
3.Slide terminal caps up onto the battery cables (FIGURE 9.3).
4.Disconnect POSITIVE (+) battery cable from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal (FIGURE 9.3).
5.Disconnect NEGATIVE (‐) battery cable from NEGATIVE (‐) battery terminal (FIGURE 9.3).
When to Charge Batteries
SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.4.
The Information Gauge Display located on the front of the joystick housing, it provides the state‐of‐battery charge, including notification of when the battery requires charging. It also provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair:
A.GREEN LEDs are lit, indicating well charged batteries.
B.AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are moderately charged. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip.
C.RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Recharge batteries as soon as possible.
Batteries | Information Gauge Display |
Empty | Batteries |
| Full |
Battery Charger/
Programming Port
FIGURE 9.4 SPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC
Joysticks
Part No. 1148076 | 57 | Pronto® M51™ Base with SureStep® |