Invacare 1125078 Removing/Installing the Battery Pack on the Atm

SECTION 8—BATTERIES
Part No. 1125078 45 At’m and At’m QT
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).
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.
M17-12 SLSM
Battery
DETAIL “A”
PE 12V 12 SLA
Battery
DETAIL “B”