Invacare LYNX LX-3PLUS, PANTHER MX-4, PANTHER LX-4, LYNX SX-3 owner manual Batteries/Charging

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BATTERIES/CHARGING

PROCEDURE 4	BATTERIES/CHARGING

WARNING

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

The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working with batteries.

CAUTION

When tightening the clamps, always use a box or a crescent wrench. Pliers will “round off” the nuts. NEVER wiggle the terminal when tighten- ing. The battery may become damaged.

1.Remove the batteries with cable assemblies from scooter. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE BATTERIES WITH CABLES in this procedure of the manual.

2.If necessary, lift battery cable boot up off of the battery terminal.

3.For ZOOM-3- remove the battery cable connections by gapsing the connectors and pulling.

4.For all other models, remove the hardware that secures the cable assembly to the battery terminals. Hardware for each model is as follows:

A.For LYNX SX-3- Mounting screw, lockwasher, washers, and locknut.

B.For LYNX LX-3, LX-3Plusand PANTHER LX-4- Mounting screw and locknut.

C.For PANTHER MX-4- Mounting screw and lockwasher.

5.Repeat STEPS 2 - 4 for opposite battery.

6.Position battery cables onto NEW battery terminals.

CAUTION

The positive (+) terminal MUST be connected to the positive (+) termi- nal/post, otherwise serious damage will occur to the electrical system.

WARNING

Always make black cable to negative terminal connection first. Other- wise,

injury may result.

A.BLACK Cable to NEGATIVE (-) Terminal.

B.RED Cable to POSITIVE (+) Terminal.

7.Secure battery cable to the battery terminals:

A.For ZOOM-3- Install battery cable connector onto battery terminal ensuring terminal rests INSIDE connector.

B.For LYNX SX-3- Use mounting screw, lockwasher, two (2) washers, and locknut. Securely tighten.

C.For LYNX LX-3,LX-3Plusand PANTHER LX-4- Use the mounting screw and locknut. Securely tighten.

D.For PANTHER MX-4- Use the mounting screw and lockwasher. Securely tighten.

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Contents Invacare Scooters Special Notes Table of Contents Procedure 10 Transport Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications General Guidelines Procedure General WarningsOperating Information General GuidelinesRamps Procedure General GuidelinesElectrical Weight Limitation General Warnings Grounding InstructionsBatteries Rain TestGeneral Guidelines Important Information SAFETY/HANDLING Percentage of Weight DistributionStability and Balance Always wear your seat positioning strapStairways ESCALATORS? SorryDelta Tiller Standard TillerSafety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE Safety INSPECTION/ MaintenanceSuggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceSafety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE Procedure Lubrication Points Figure Detail aTroubleshooting Guide Procedure Safety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCEControl Panel Features Operation ProcedureALL Scooter Models With Delta or Standard Tillers FigureProcedure Operation Detail a ZOOM-3Delta Tiller Panther MX-4 WWith Delta Tillers Figure Panther MX-4 Scooters onlyDetail F Procedure Operation Operation of the Scooter FiguresUsing the Hand Brake LEVER/BRAKE ARM Figure Hand Brake LeverBrake ARM Delta TillersALL Models Except Panther MX-4 Figure Brake Release LeverPanther MX-4 only Figure Fuse Replacement Reset Circuit BREAKER/FUSE Replacement FigureCircuit Breaker REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries with Cables Figure Procedure BATTERIES/CHARGINGRemoving BATTERIES/CHARGINGBATTERIES/CHARGING Procedure Recommended Battery TypesReplacing the Batteries Figure BATTERIES/CHARGING Cleaning Battery Terminals DiatelyModel Battery Charger Power Cord Charging the BatteriesRemote Battery Charger Figure ON-BOARD Battery Charger FigureBattery Charger Operation Figure Battery Charger Operation Remote and ON-BOARDREMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Seat ProcedureDetermining Seat Post Type Figure SeatProcedure Seat Installing FigureRemoving Figure Adjusting the Seat Height Solid Seat Post FigureAdjustable Height Seat Post Figure Detail aAdjustment Adjusting the Seat DepthALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Figure Using the Adjustable Seat Slide Figure Adjusting the Seat DepthREMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat UPHOLSTERY/ Cushion Figure InstallingREMOVING/INSTALLING FOLDING/UNFOLDINGBack Figure Back CUSHION/UPHOLSTERY FigureAdjusting the Back Recline Adjusting the HeadrestBack Procedure ALL Models Except ZOOM-3, SX-3 and LX-3 FigureAdjustment Armrest Angle AdjustmentArmrest Width ALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Figure Depth Armrest DEPTH/HEIGHT AdjustmentHeight Figure Tiller Angle Adjustment Tiller AdjustmentProcedure Tiller Adjustment Fold Down Tiller ZOOM-3 FigureALL Other Models Figure FivePosition Models Built AfterProcedure SHROUD/WHEELS REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Shroud FigureALL Models SHROUD/WHEELS Procedure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels FigureTurn Power OFF and remove key from ignition REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front Wheels Figure SHROUD/WHEELSModels ZOOM-3 and Lynx SX-3 Models Lynx LX-3 and LX-3 PlusDo not USE TOP Mounting HoleProcedure Transport Transporting the Scooter Figures 1Disassembling the Scooter TransportDetail B Models Built with Delta Tillers Transporting the Scooter for ALL Models Except ZOOM-3Transport Procedure Cable Side ViewDisassembled View Steps 8 and 9 for ALL Models Except ZOOM-3ALL Models Except ZOOM-3 OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front Basket FigureProcedure OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Positioning Strap Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Floor Basket FigureOPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts Procedure REMOVING/INSTALLING the CRUTCH/CANE Holder Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Safety Flag FigureOPTIONS/REPLACEMENT PartsANTI-TIPPER Wheel Assembly ANTI-TIPPER WheelsReplacing Seat Lever Figure Replacing Seat LeverReplacing Tiller Angle Adjustment Lever Figure Replacing Headlight LightbulbsModels Lynx LX-3 and Panther LX-4 Figure Lynx LX-3 and Panther LX-4Detail a Back View of Headlight Assembly Model Panther MX-4 FigureReplacing ON-BOARD Battery Charger Figure Replacing ON-BOARD Battery ChargerInvacare Scooters Part No Rev F Limited Warranty Limited W ArrantyOne InvacareWay