FWD WHEELCHAIRS | PROCEDURE 8 |
Battery Charger
Connector (on side
of Wheelchair)
From Battery Charger
NOTE: Position of Battery Charger Connector may vary depending on wheelchair options.
FIGURE 18 - CHARGING BATTERIES
REPLACING BATTERIES
WARNING
Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully, otherwise injury or damage can occur.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be replaced if one (1) battery is defective.
Recommended Battery Types
WARNING
The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit.
CAUTION
Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may cause damage to your wheelchair and give you unsatisfactory performance.
CHAIR SEAT | QTY | VOLTS | BATTERY | REMARKS |
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16,18, | 2 | 12 | 22NF | Deep Cycle |
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1.Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY BOXES in this procedure of the manual.
2.Remove the existing batteries from the battery boxes. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES TO FROM BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual.
3.Clean the new battery terminals.
4.Install the new batteries into the battery boxes. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES TO/FROM BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual.
Cleaning Battery Terminals
WARNING
DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in contact with skin, clothes or other possessions. It is a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns may result. Should the liquid touch your skin, wash the area immediately and thoroughly with cool water. In serious cases or if eye contact is made, seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER smoke or strike a match near batteries. If the caps of the battery cells are removed, NEVER look directly into them while charging batteries.
1.Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion.
2.Verify that the plastic caps are in place over the battery cell holes.
3.Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium grade sand paper.
NOTE: When done, these areas should be shiny, not dull.
4. Carefully dust off all metal particles.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 19)
WARNING
NEVER unplug the battery cables by pulling on the wires. Unplug the battery cables by pulling on the connector ONLY. Otherwise injury or damage may result.
NOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair, reverse the following procedure.
1.Verify that the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.
2.If necessary, remove the Captain's Seat. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING CAPTAIN'S SEAT in PROCEDURE 9 of the owner's manual, part number 1080737.
3.If necessary, remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual.
4.Position the battery boxes onto the battery tray.
NOTE: Make sure the battery cables on the battery boxes are on the same side as the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.
5.Connect the battery cables from the battery boxes to the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.
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