Invacare HMV Highly 300 manual Recommended Battery Type, REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries on

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SECTION 12—BATTERIES

NOTE: If there is battery acid on the rear frame or on the sides of the batteries, apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the new or existing batteries, clean the baking soda from the battery tray or batteries.

RECOMMENDED BATTERY TYPE

WARNING

The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit.

CAUTION

Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may cause damage to the powered scooter and give unsatisfactory performance.

300 powered scooter uses two (2) 12 volt, 12 Amp-hour (12AH) batteries.

400 powered scooter uses two (2) 12 volt, 31 Amp-hour (U1) batteries.

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.

NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be replaced if one (1) battery is defective.

DETAIL “A” - BATTERY USED ON 300

12 Volt, 12 Amp-

Hour (12 AH) Battery

DETAIL “B” - BATTERY USED ON 400

12 Volt, 31 Amp-Hour

(U1) Battery

FIGURE 12.1 - RECOMMENDED BATTERY TYPE

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ON 300

NOTE: When removing or installing batteries, ensure that the battery harness connectors completely grip the terminals of the battery. Connection should be tight and secure. Pliers can be used to gently crimp the contact to strengthen the connection.

300 and 400

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Contents HMVHighly Maneuverable Vehicle 300 Table of Contents Arms Tiller AdjustmentSeat Rear ShroudTransporting Scooter AccessoriesBatteries Register Your Product Register Your ProductProduct Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Seat Positioning Strap Special NotesTIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Typical Product Parameters 300 400Label Locations Front Frame Assembly Operation Information Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines General Guidelines Tire Pressure ElectricalRain Test Weight TrainingBatteries Grounding InstructionsWeight Limitation EMI Information EMI InformationEMI Information Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of Powered ScootersPercentage of Weight Distribution Stairways EscalatorsINSPECT/ADJUST Initially Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Checklists INSPECT/ADJUST Every SIX 6 Months INSPECT/ADJUST WeeklyINSPECT/ADJUST Monthly INSPECT/ADJUST Periodically Lubrication Points Maintenance and TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause SolutionOperation of the Powered Scooter Control PanelNumber Fault Impact on Control PanelOperation of the Powered Scooter Number Fault Impact on Control Panel Horn and Throttle Control LeverOperating the Scooter Brake Release Lever Resetting the Circuit Breaker Brake Release LeverReplacing the Fuse Replacing the FuseSeat REMOVING/INSTALLING the SeatInstalling RemovingREMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Post REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat PostAdjusting Seat Height Adjusting Seat DepthSeat Swivel Adjustment Adjusting Seat DepthREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Positioning Strap 90 Seat Swivel AdjustmentREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Positioning Strap Adjusting ARM Width REMOVING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ArmsREMOVING/INSTALLING ArmsAdjusting ARM Angle Adjusting ARM HeightAdjusting ARM Height Replacing Armrest PadsTiller Adjustment Adjusting the Tiller AngleREMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Shroud Rear ShroudREMOVING/INSTALLING the Drive Wheels Wheels and CastersREMOVING/INSTALLING the Drive Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front Wheel REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front WheelREMOVING/INSTALLING the Caster Assemblies REMOVING/INSTALLING the Caster AssembliesBatteries Recommended Battery Type REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries onRemoving REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries on REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries on Built-in Lifting Straps CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING the Battery Cables on ConnectingDisconnecting CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING the Battery Cables on ON-BOARD Battery Charger Charging the BatteriesBattery Charger Operation Charger Indicator Light on Tiller Charging Indicator StatusDisassembling TransportingTransporting the Scooter Assembling400 Transporting Right Scooter Accessories REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front BasketINSTALLING/REMOVING the CRUTCH/CANE Holder INSTALLING/REMOVING the CRUTCH/CANE HolderInstallation Warnings INSTALLING/REMOVING the Safety FlagINSTALLING/REMOVING/USING the Walker Holder INSTALLING/REMOVING the Walker Holder Using the Walker HolderINSTALLING/REMOVING the Rear Mounted Basket INSTALLING/REMOVING the Rear Mounted Basket300 300 Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyUSA