SECTION 8—BATTERIES

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BATTERIES FROM/ INTO THE BATTERY PACK

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3.

REMOVING

1.Remove the battery pack from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Pack on page 35.

2.Open the battery pack by performing the following -

A.Grasp the side flaps and pull up.

B.Grasp the front flap and pull up.

3.Disconnect the wiring harness from the batteries in the following order -

A.NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable from the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal on the left battery.

B.POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable from POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post on the right battery.

C.WHITE battery cable (jumper) from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post on the left battery and the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post on the right battery.

4.Remove the batteries from the battery pack.

INSTALLING

1.Install the batteries into the battery pack in the orientation shown in FIGURE 8.3.

2.Connect the wiring harness to the batteries in the following order -

A.NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal on the left battery.

B.POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post on the right battery.

C.WHITE battery cable (jumper) to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post on the left battery and the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post on the right battery.

3.Slide the red and black battery connector out of the battery pack in the slit provided on the front flap.

4.Close the battery pack by performing the following -

A.Fold down the front flap and press to engage the hook and loop straps.

B.Fold down the side flaps and press to engage the hook and loop straps.

NOTE: Ensure that the hook and loop straps are securely fastened before lifting the battery pack.

5.Install the battery pack on the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Pack on page 35.

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