Invacare Wheelchair manual INSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes Figure, Battery Tray

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PROCEDURE 10

FWD WHEELCHAIRS

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W H E E L C H A I R S

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 12)

WARNING

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

NOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the wheel- chair, reverse the following procedure.

1.Verify that the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.

2.If necessary, remove the Captain's Seat. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING CAPTAIN'S SEATin this procedure of the manual.

3.If necessary, remove the front and rear shrouds. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual.

4.Position the battery boxes onto the battery tray.

NOTE: Make sure the battery cables on the battery boxes are on the same side as the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.

5.Connect the battery cables from the battery boxes to the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.

WARNING

The Battery Box Retaining Strap MUST be fastened securely and adjusted properly to hold battery boxes in place before using the wheelchair.

6.Position retaining straps around each battery box as shown in FIGURE 12, clip retaining strap together and adjust if necessary.

NOTE: If wheelchair is equipped with shrouds, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual before connecting retaining strap together.

Retaining

Retaining

Strap

Strap Clip

Rear

Front

Battery Box

Battery

 

Box

Front of the

 

Battery Cable

Wheelchair

 

Wires (NEVER

Connector

pull to unplug.)

 

Battery Connections on

 

Side of Wheelchair Frame

 

NOTE: Wheelchair Frame not shown for clarity.

FIGURE 12 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES

BATTERY TRAY

Folding Battery Tray for Transport (FIGURE 13)

1.Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer toINSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERYBOXESinthis procedure of the manual.

2.Lift up on the pin side of the battery tray and rotate UP towards the battery tray pivot.

3.Fold the wheelchair. Refer to TRANSPORTING EX- CEL in this procedure of the manual.

Pins

Battery Tray

Pivot

FIGURE 13 - FOLDING BATTERY TRAY FOR TRANSPORT

Unfolding Battery Tray for Use (FIGURE 14)

1.Unfold the wheelchair. Refer to TRANSPORTING EX- CEL in this procedure of the manual.

2.Rotate the pin side of the battery tray DOWN towards the mounting slots on the hanger bracket.

WARNING

Make sure pins of battery tray are secure in the mounting slots of the hanger bracket, otherwise in- jury or damage may result.

3.Install the battery boxes. Refer to INSTALLING/RE- MOVING BATTERY BOXES in this procedure of the manual.

Hanger Bracket

 

Pins

 

Mounting

Battery Tray

Slots

 

FIGURE 14 - UNFOLDING BATTERY TRAY FOR USE

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Contents Excel Understanding this MANUAL. if YOU are Unable to R N I N GTable of Contents Specification S SpecificationsPower Procedure Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines ElectricalSAFETY/HANDLING Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping With Everyday Obstacles Tilting RWD Wheelchairs OnlyPercentage of Weight Distribution StairwaysTransferring to and From Other Seats Shows the motor mounting positions Functional Reach From a WheelchairReaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending Forward Reaching, Bending BackwardProcedure Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting MechanicalSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Electrical Checking Battery Charge LevelProcedure 2SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid Figure Number of Floating Balls Will Vary According to ChargeINSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests Figure Adjusting Footrest HeightProcedure Front Riggings O N T I N G SINSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests Figure Adjusting CalfpadsRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Adjusting Captains Seat Armrests Figure Procedure ArmsReplacing Seat Positioning Strap FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING StrapMkiv Joystick MountingTube Adjustment Lock Repositioning Mkiv JoystickPreparing Mkiv Joystick for USE Figure C T R O N I C SReplacing Battery BOX Retaining Strap Retaining StrapT a I N I N G R a P RWD Wheelchairs FigureAdjusting Forks Figure S T E R SRemove the dust cover from the caster headtube Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Caster Headtube ForkBatteries T T E R I E SConnecting Battery Cables Dual U1 or Dual Group 22 Battery BoxesBattery Cable Direct Mount MethodPositive + Battery Terminal/Post Battery Orange Battery Terminal Cap+ Battery BatteryBattery Clamp Battery Cable RED Battery Clamp Cover Positive + Battery T E R I E STransporting Excel E E L C H a I R SSeat Rails Unfolding/Folding Integrated Sling Seats FigureAdjusting FWD WheelchairsSecurely tighten with the locknut Push Pins Support in this procedure of the manualFlip Up Locknut Insert the rear socket bolt through the wheelchairREMOVING/INSTALLING Captains Seat Figure Limit SwitchArmrest Captains Joystick Seat MountingREMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds Figure When to Charge Batteries Figure Installing Side Shrouds and FillersBattery Discharge Indicator BDI Description and Use of Battery ChargersCharging Batteries Figure A I R SBattery Charger Three Pronged Plug Front View From Battery Charger Port Joystick Battery BoxesRecommended Battery Types Cleaning Battery TerminalsINSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes Figure Battery TrayFolding Battery Tray for Transport Figure Unfolding Battery Tray for Use FigureENGAGING/DISENGAGING Clutches Figures 15 Outside of Wheelchair Front of WheelchairTransporting Power 9000 Figure A I RUnfolding/Folding the Wheelchair RWD Wheelchairs Battery Charger Connector on Side of Wheelchair From Battery H a I R SBattery Tray Figure ENGAGING/DISENGAGINGClutches Figures 6 Using Wheel Locks Figure TabTowards rear WheelsMended psi on the side wall of tire Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frameExtension Handle Rubber Tip If EquippedMotor Set Screw Page T E S Limited Warranty WarrantyRev D 1 5/00
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