SECTION 10—BATTERIES/CHARGER

6.Secure each terminal cap in place with a tie-wrap (use tie-wraps 11-1/2-inches long) (DETAIL “B” of FIGURE 10.4 or FIGURE 10.5).

NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to install the battery box top(s).

7.If necessary, install the battery box top(s) using the nylon webbing straps and snug the adjuster against the box top (Detail “C” of FIGURE 10.4).

8.Position the battery(ies) into the wheelchair. Refer to Installing Batteries on page 89.

NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged before using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced.

9.If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to Charging Batteries in owner’s manual shipped with wheelchair.

DETAIL “A”

1/4-20 x 7/8-Inch

NEGATIVE (-) Battery

Hex Flange Screw

Terminal/Post

U1 Battery

1/4-20 Hex

Flange Locknut

 

Positive (+) Battery

Terminal/Post

Connect battery

cable(s) ring

terminal(s) to this

side of battery

terminal(s)/post(s)

 

DETAIL “B”

POSITIVE (+) Battery

NEGATIVE (-) Battery

Terminal/Post

Terminal/Post

 

 

 

Tie-Wrap

Tie-Wrap

 

 

U1

 

ORANGE

Battery

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

 

Terminal Cap

 

DETAIL “C”

Nylon

 

 

Webbing Strap

 

 

FIGURE 10.4 Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables - Wheelchairs Manufactured Before

7/14/03

Pronto® M71™

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