Invacare P9000 XDT manual Connecting Battery Cables Battery Clamp Method

SECTION 11—BATTERIES

8.Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 50.

NOTE: New battery(ies) MUST be fully charged before using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced.

9. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to Charging Batteries on page 48.

Battery Clamp Method

CAUTION

The battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post MUST be mounted in the position shown in FIGURE 11.8. Otherwise, the battery box top cannot be installed properly.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.8 and FIGURE 11.9.

Hex Nut	NEGATIVE (-) Terminal/Post
	and Clamp
POSITIVE (+) Terminal/Post
(Note position of clamp.)

FIGURE 11.8 Connecting Battery Cables - Battery Clamp Method

1.Perform one (1) of the following:

•If the battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is NOT mounted in the orientation shown in FIGURE 11.8, perform the following:

i.Loosen the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.

CAUTION

When tightening the clamps, always use a box wrench. Pliers will “round off” the nuts. NEVER wiggle the battery terminal(s)/post(s) when tightening. The battery may become damaged.

ii.Remove the battery clamp from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.

iii.Reposition the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post as shown in FIGURE 11.8.

iv.Securely tighten the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal/post.

•If the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is positioned as shown in FIGURE 11.8, proceed to STEP 2.

Part No. 1118386 57 P9000™ XDT