Invacare M50, M51, M61 service manual 102

SECTION 11—BATTERIES

WARNING

Battery terminal configuration as shown in Detail “A” of FIGURE 11.3 MUST be used. Batteries that have the terminal configuration reversed MUST NOT be used - otherwise serious injury or damage may occur.

Install protective caps on POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) terminals.

All battery terminal covers (two on the front battery and two on the rear battery) MUST be installed prior to use.

CAUTION

When connecting the battery cables to the battery, the battery cables MUST be connected to the battery terminals, as shown in Detail “A” of FIGURE 11.3 (depending on battery type), otherwise damage to the battery cable may result when installing battery terminal caps.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.3 on page 103.

1.Secure the battery cables to the battery terminals as described below. Securely tighten. Refer to Detail “A” of FIGURE 11.3:

A.Secure NEGATIVE (-) battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal using the mounting screw and the locknut.

B.Secure the POSITIVE (+) battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal using the L-bracket with mounting screw and the locknut.

2.Verify all battery cables are correctly installed and securely tightened.

3.Slide terminal caps down battery cables and onto battery terminals.

4.Secure each terminal cap in place with a tie-wrap [use tie-wraps 11-1/2-inches long] (Detail “B” of FIGURE 11.3).

5.Position the batteries into the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Batteries from/ into Battery Tray on page 99.

NOTE: New batteries MUST be fully charged before using, otherwise the life of the batteries will be reduced.

6. If necessary, charge the battery. Refer to Charging Batteries on page 104.

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