8 SETUP/MAINTENANCE
If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery box or on the sides of the battery(ies), apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the existing or new battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery tray or battery(ies) being sure to avoid contact with skin and eyes. Determine source of contamination. NEVER install/ reinstall a battery with a cracked or otherwise damaged case.
8.5Using the Proper Batteries
1. Position battery on ground/flat surface as shown below.
2. Visually inspect the battery to ensure proper polarity:
WARNING
FOR WHEELCHAIRS USING GP34 BATTERIES
Batteries with terminal configuration (POSITIVE on the left and NEGATIVE on the right) as shown below MUST be used. Batteries that have the reverse terminal configuration MUST not be used - otherwise injury and damage may occur.
Terminals MUST have a threaded insert in them as shown below.
PROPER BATTERIES TO USE
DO NOT USE THIS TYPE OF BATTERY
Threaded Insert
Terminal
POSITIVE (+) 
Battery
Terminal/Post
NEGATIVE
Battery Terminal/
Post
NEGATIVE | POSITIVE (+) |
Battery | Battery Terminal/ |
Terminal/Post | Post |
Part No 1163181 | 77 | Invacare® FDX® |