Invacare 1125078 Removing/Installing the Battery Pack on the At’m, Recommended Battery Type

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SECTION 8—BATTERIES

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1.

At’m uses two M17-12 SLSM type batteries (Detail “A” of FIGURE 8.1).

At’m QT uses two PE 12V 12SLA batteries (Detail “B” of FIGURE 8.1).

DETAIL “A”	M17-12 SLSM
	Battery

DETAIL “B”	PE 12V 12SLA
	PE 12V 12SLA
	Battery

FIGURE 8.1 Recommended Battery Type

NOTE: Recommended battery type is spill proof and requires no maintenance except routine charging.

NOTE: Charge batteries daily. DO NOT allow batteries to completely discharge. To charge batteries, refer to Charging Batteries on page 52.

NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be replaced if one battery is defective.

Removing/Installing the Battery Pack on the At’m

WARNING

NEVER unplug the battery cables by pulling on the wires. Unplug the battery cables by pulling on the connector ONLY. Otherwise injury or damage may result.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2 on page 46.

NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery pack, tray 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.

Removing

1.Verify the joystick on/off button is in the off position and disconnect the joystick. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick on page 40.

2.Disconnect the battery connector from the wheelchair (RED and BLACK connector).

3.Using the battery handle, lift the battery pack up and away from the wheelchair base.

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