Invacare P9000 XDT manual Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes, Cleaning Battery Terminals

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SECTION 11—BATTERIES

2.Remove the existing batteries from the battery boxes. Refer to Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes on page 52.

3.Clean the new battery terminals.

4.Install the new batteries into the battery boxes. Refer to Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes on page 52.

5.Install the battery boxes and tray onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 50 and Installing/Removing Battery Tray on page 51.

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.

Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes

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: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.3.

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.Place the front battery box onto the battery tray and connect controller connector to the front battery box. Refer to Electronics Manual (P/N 1110532).

3.Slide front battery box toward the front of the wheelchair.

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Contents P9000 XDT P9000 XDT Table of Contents Arms CLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsTypical Product Parameters P9000 XDTLabel Locations Important NoticeOperating Information Controller Settings/Repair or ServiceGeneral Guidelines General Guidelines Batteries Electrical AccessoriesTire Pressure Grounding Instructions Charging BatteriesRain Test Weight TrainingWeight Limitation EMI Information EMI Information Coping With Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Tipping Tipping CurbsLifting/Stairways Transferring to and From Other Seats Escalators WarningPercentage of Weight Distribution Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Troubleshooting Mechanical Troubleshooting GuideChecking Battery Charge Level DON’TSPJJoystick Switches and Indicators Wheelchair OperationSPJJoystick Switches and Indicators Information Gauge DisplayWheelchair Operation Display Description Definition Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair Turning the Power On/OffUsing the Horn Operating the WheelchairMove the joystick in the following manner Front Riggings Installing/Removing/Using the Footrest/LegrestInstalling Removing Adjusting the Footrest HeightUsing Raising/Lowering the Legrest Assembly Replacing the Heel LoopRaising/Lowering the Legrest Assembly Adjusting Armrest Height ArmsSwing-Back Arms Replacing Armrest PadSeat and Back Replacing the Seat UpholsteryReplacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Back UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Height Adjusting the Back HeightReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Seat Positioning StrapJoystick Preparing the Joystick for UseRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickAdjusting Forks CasterWhen to Charge Batteries BatteriesDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Charging BatteriesReplacing the Batteries Connecting the Battery ChargerRecommended Battery Types Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes Cleaning Battery TerminalsInstalling/Removing Battery Tray Removing/Installing Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes Tool QTY CommentsConnecting Battery Cables Place batteries into battery box bottomConnecting Battery Cables Direct Mount MethodBatteries Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount Method Battery Clamp Method Connecting Battery Cables Battery Clamp MethodBatteries Negative Positive + Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap 10 Replacing Battery Box Retaining StrapCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Engaging/Disengaging the ClutchesWheel Locks Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Adjusting Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks ANTI-TIPPERS Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-TippersAdjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair TransportingTransporting the P9000 XDT Transporting the P9000 XDT Limited Warranty USA