Invacare Wheelchair manual Battery Tray Figure, Engaging/Disengaging, Clutches Figures 6

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RWD WHEELCHAIRS

PROCEDURE 11

1.Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion.

2.Verify that the plastic caps are in place over the bat- tery cell holes.

3.Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium grade sand paper.

NOTE: When done, these areas should be shiny, not dull.

4. Carefully dust off all metal particles.

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 4)

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 wheelchair, reverse the following procedure.

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

2.Position battery boxes onto battery tray. Make sure bat- tery cables on battery boxes are on the same side as the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.

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

4.Connect the battery box retaining strap clip together.

WARNING

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

5.Connect the battery box retaining strap clip together and adjust if necessary.

Battery Boxes

BATTERY TRAY (FIGURE 5)

NOTE: To remove the battery tray from the wheelchair, reverse the following procedure.

1.Attach the key slot bracket located at the front of the battery tray over the crossbrace bolt bushing under the seat upholstery of the wheelchair.

Crossbrace

Bolt Bushing

Key Slot

Bracket

Battery Tray

Battery Tray

Hanger

Bracket

Support Tube

Wheelchair Frame

FIGURE 5 - BATTERY TRAY

NOTE: If wheelchair is 14-inch wide and equipped with MKIV RII electronics, it may be necessary to turn battery tray slightly away from controller to install the battery tray.

2.Attach the hanger brackets to the support tubes on the wheelchair frame.

R W D

W H E E L C H A I R S

Retaining

Battery Cable

ENGAGING/DISENGAGING

Strap

Wires (NEVER

CLUTCHES (FIGURES 6 AND 7)

pull to unplug.)

Connectors

Battery Connections on

Side of Wheelchair Frame

Retaining Strap Clip

WARNING

DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until the power is in the OFF position.

The clutch engagement/disengagement allows free- wheeling or joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power. To engage/disengage the clutches:

FIGURE 4 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES

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Contents Excel R N I N G Understanding this MANUAL. if YOU are Unable toTable of Contents Specifications Specification SPower Repair or Service Information ProcedureElectrical General GuidelinesStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING WheelchairsCoping With Everyday Obstacles Tilting RWD Wheelchairs OnlyTransferring to and From Other Seats Percentage of Weight DistributionStairways Functional Reach From a Wheelchair Shows the motor mounting positionsReaching, Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending ForwardProcedure Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshooting Mechanical Procedure 2SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting ElectricalChecking Battery Charge Level Number of Floating Balls Will Vary According to Charge Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid FigureAdjusting Footrest Height INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureProcedure Front Riggings O N T I N G SRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureAdjusting Calfpads Procedure Arms Adjusting Captains Seat Armrests FigureStrap Figure Replacing Seat PositioningReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING StrapRepositioning Mkiv Joystick Mkiv Joystick MountingTube Adjustment LockPreparing Mkiv Joystick for USE Figure C T R O N I C SRetaining Strap Replacing Battery BOX Retaining StrapT a I N I N G R a P RWD Wheelchairs FigureS T E R S Adjusting Forks FigureRemove the dust cover from the caster headtube Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Caster Headtube ForkT T E R I E S BatteriesDual U1 or Dual Group 22 Battery Boxes Connecting Battery CablesBattery Cable Direct Mount MethodBattery Orange Battery Terminal Cap Positive + Battery Terminal/Post+ Battery BatteryBattery Clamp Battery Cable T E R I E S RED Battery Clamp Cover Positive + BatteryE E L C H a I R S Transporting ExcelSeat Rails Unfolding/Folding Integrated Sling Seats FigureFWD Wheelchairs AdjustingSupport in this procedure of the manual Securely tighten with the locknut Push PinsFlip Up Locknut Insert the rear socket bolt through the wheelchairLimit Switch REMOVING/INSTALLING Captains Seat FigureArmrest Captains Joystick Seat MountingREMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds Figure Installing Side Shrouds and Fillers When to Charge Batteries FigureDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Battery Discharge Indicator BDICharging Batteries Figure A I R SCharger Port Joystick Battery Boxes Battery Charger Three Pronged Plug Front View From BatteryRecommended Battery Types Cleaning Battery TerminalsBattery Tray INSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes FigureFolding Battery Tray for Transport Figure Unfolding Battery Tray for Use FigureOutside of Wheelchair Front of Wheelchair ENGAGING/DISENGAGING Clutches Figures 15Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair Transporting Power 9000 FigureA I R RWD Wheelchairs H a I R S Battery Charger Connector on Side of Wheelchair From BatteryClutches Figures 6 Battery Tray FigureENGAGING/DISENGAGING Tab Using Wheel Locks FigureTowards rear WheelsTighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame Mended psi on the side wall of tireMotor Set Screw ExtensionHandle Rubber Tip If Equipped Page T E S Warranty Limited WarrantyRev D 1 5/00
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