Invacare M61, M50, M51 service manual Charging Batteries, Disconnecting Battery Cables

SECTION 11—BATTERIES

Disconnecting Battery Cables

WARNING

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

NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact both battery terminals at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur.

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

1.Remove the seat. Perform one of the following:

•Van Seat - Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 50.

•ASBA Seat - Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 59.

2.Remove the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray on page 99.

3.Cut the tie-wrap that secures the battery terminal cap in place (Detail “B” of FIGURE 11.3).

4.Slide terminal caps up onto the battery cables (FIGURE 11.3).

5.Disconnect POSITIVE (+) battery cable from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal (FIGURE 11.3).

6.Disconnect NEGATIVE (-) battery cable from NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal (FIGURE 11.3).

Charging Batteries

WARNING

NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals.

DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same time.

DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to any type of moisture.

DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is outside.

DO NOT sit in the wheelchair while recharging the batteries.

DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries using both the on-board battery charger and an independent battery charger (plugged into the joystick charger port) at the same time. Doing so will reduce the life of the batteries.

Read and carefully follow the individual instructions for each charger (supplied or purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for proper procedures.

Pronto® Series 104 Part No. 1125075