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.

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Invacare HMV Highly 300, HMV Highly 400 manual Recommended Battery Type, REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries on