Invacare Nutron Series manual Place batteries into battery box bottom

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SECTION 12—BATTERIES

NOTE: Have the following tools available:

TOOL

QTY

COMMENTS

 

 

 

Battery lifting strap

1

Refer to Note

1/2-inch (6 pt) box wrench

1

Not supplied

7/16-inch (6pt) Box Wrench

1

Not supplied

3/8-inch (6pt) Box Wrench

1

Not supplied

Diagonal cutters

1

Not supplied

 

 

 

NOTE: The battery lifting strap supplied is for Group 22 batteries ONLY. Refer to the battery manufacturer for the proper lifting strap and/or battery tools for U1 battery removal/installation.

NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides of the battery box(es) or battery(ies), apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the new or existing battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery box(es) or battery(ies).

NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery, observe polarity markings located on the ends of the battery lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post and (‐) side to NEGATIVE (‐) battery terminal/post.

1.If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes on page 49.

2.Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/post(s).

CAUTION

Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold down flanges directly into the battery case. Batteries which interfere with the battery box cannot be used for these applications. Attempting to “wedge” a battery into a battery box may damage the box and/or the battery.

3. Place batteries into battery box bottom.

Battery Lifting

Molded Carrying Strap or

 

Strap

 

 

Hold Down Flanges

U1 Battery

 

 

Box Bottom

Battery

22 NF Battery

BatteryGroup 22Box Bottom

Terminal(s)/Post(s) ONLY

FIGURE 12.4 Installing/Removing the Batteries Into/From the Battery Boxes

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Contents Nutron Series Nutron Series Part No.1106644 Table of Contents Back UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning Strap 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 Nutron R32, R32LXGeneral Guidelines Repair or Service InformationOperating Information Electrical Accessories Tire PressureBatteries Grounding InstructionsCharging Batteries Weight Limitation Weight TrainingRain Test EMI Information EMI Information SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday ObstaclesTilting Tilting CurbsStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsPercentage of Weight Distribution Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Bending Backward Reaching and Bending BackwardSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistsInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable Cause SolutionsChecking Battery Charge Level DON’TWheelchair Operation Turning the Power On/OffOperating the Wheelchair Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair Using the HornSPJ Joystick Switches and Indicators Display Description Definition Installing/Removing the Footrests InstallingFront Riggings RemovingAdjusting the Footrest Height Model PW93, PW93E, and PW93ST FootrestsReplacing Heel Loops Model 93M, 904A, PAL4A, and PAS4A FootrestsInstalling/Removing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting CalfpadsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting Armrest Height ArmsArmrest Pad Using Swing-Back ArmsClothing Guard Removing/Installing Armrest Removing/Installing ArmrestAdjusting the Back Height BackReplacing Seat Upholstery UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning StrapReplacing Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Joystick Preparing the Joystick For UseRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickAdjusting Forks CastersUsing the Proper Batteries BatteriesRecommended Battery Types Using the Proper BatteriesInstalling/Removing the Battery Boxes Installing/Removing the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing the Battery Tray Place batteries into battery box bottom Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount MethodBatteries Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount Method Battery Clamp Method Connecting Battery Cables Battery Clamp MethodInstalling Battery Clamp Cover Connecting Battery Cables -Battery Clamp Method Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap Cleaning Battery Terminals 10 Replacing the Battery Box Retaining StrapWhen To Charge Batteries Charging BatteriesDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Connecting the Battery ChargerCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Engaging/Disengaging the ClutchesCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Installing/Adjusting Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksWheel Locks Using Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers Transporting the Nutron TransportingUnfolding/Folding the Wheelchair Transporting the Nutron Limited Warranty USA