PROCEDURE 10 | BATTERIES |
B A T T E R I E S
This Procedure includes the following:
Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery Boxes
Connecting Battery Cables
WARNING
Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF be- fore performing this procedure.
The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is rec- ommended when working with batteries.
Invacare strongly recommends that battery in- stallation and battery replacement ALWAYS be done by a qualified technician.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
NOTE: For additional battery information, refer to PROCEDURE 11 - FWD wheelchairs or PROCE- DURE 12 - MWD wheelchairs.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 1)
NOTE:Toremovethebattery(ies) fromthebatterybox(es), reverse the following procedure.
NOTE: Have the following tools available:
TOOL | QTY | COMMENTS |
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Battery Lifting Strap | 1 | See Note |
1 | Not Supplied | |
1 | Not Supplied | |
1 | Not Supplied | |
Diagonal Cutters | 1 | Not Supplied |
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*NOTE: The Battery Lifting strap supplied is for Group 22 NF Batteries ONLY. Refer to the battery manufac- turer for the proper lifting strap and/or battery tools for U1 battery removal/installation.
WARNING
ALWAYS use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. It is the most convenient method and assures that the battery acid will not spill. It also helps to prolong the life of the battery.
DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an upright position.
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides of the battery box(es) or battery(ies), apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the NEW or existing battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery box(es) or battery(ies).
NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery, observe polarity markings located on the ends of the battery lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post and
1.If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BAT- TERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 11 - FWD or PRO- CEDURE 12 - MWD of this manual.
2.Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/ post(s) (FIGURE 1).
CAUTION
Somebatterymanufacturersmoldacarryingstrap and/or hold down flanges directly into the bat- tery case. Batteries which interfere with the bat- tery box cannot be used for these applications. Attempting to “wedge” a battery into a battery box may damage the box and/or the battery.
3. Place batteries into battery box bottom.
Battery Lifting Strap
Molded Carrying Strap
Or Hold Down Flanges
Battery
Group 22 NF ONLY
Battery Terminal(s)/Post(s)
U1 Battery Box
Bottom
Group 22 NF 
Battery Box
Bottom
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/
FROM BATTERY BOXES
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