Invacare Powered Seating manual Using the Proper Batteries, Replacing Batteries

SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES

Using the Proper Batteries

1.Position battery on ground/flat surface as shown below.

2.Visually inspect the battery to ensure proper polarity:

WARNING

22NF Batteries with terminal configuration (POSITIVE on the left and NEGATIVE on the right) as shown below MUST be used. Batteries that have the reverse terminal configuration MUST not be used - otherwise injury and damage may occur.

Terminals MUST have a cross hole in them as shown below.

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PROPER BATTERIES TO USE

Terminal	NEGATIVE
	(+) Battery
Cross
	Terminal/Post

POSITIVE

(+) Battery

Terminal/

Post

DO NOT USE THIS TYPE OF BATTERY

NEGATIVE	POSITIVE
(+) Battery	(+) Battery
Terminal/	Terminal/
Post	Post

Replacing Batteries

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.1 on page 65.

NOTE: The following tools are required to perform this procedure.

• Wire Cutter

1.Remove the batteries from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair on page 66.

2.Cut the tie-wraps that secure the battery terminal covers to the battery terminals.

3.Slide the RED battery terminal cover back on the RED battery cable to expose the POSITIVE battery terminal.

4.Slide the BLACK battery terminal cover back on the BLACK battery cable to expose battery terminal.

WARNING

NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur.

5.Remove the locknut that secures the bracket of the POSITIVE battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery post of the battery.

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