SECTION 12—BATTERIES

WARNING

Batteries with terminal configuration as shown in FIGURE 12.1 must be used. Batteries that have the reverse terminal configuration MUST NOT be used - otherwise injury and damage may occur.

Terminals MUST have a cross hole in them as shown below.

USE THIS CONFIGURATION

DO NOT USE

POSITIVE (+)

Crosshole

NEGATIVE (-)

POSITIVE (+)

Battery Terminal

 

Battery Terminal

 

Battery Terminal

 

 

 

 

 

U1 Battery

 

 

 

NEGATIVE (-)

 

 

 

Battery Terminal

 

FIGURE 12.1 Using the Proper Batteries

Recommended Battery Types

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 your wheelchair and give you unsatisfactory performance.

CHAIRSEATWIDTH

QTY

VOLTS

BATTERY SIZE

REMARKS

 

 

 

 

 

14 inches

2

12

U1

Deep Cycle

 

 

 

 

 

16, 18, 20 inches

2

12

22NF or U1

Deep Cycle

 

 

 

 

 

1.Remove the battery boxes and tray from the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes on page 49 of the manual.

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Invacare Nutron Series manual Recommended Battery Types, Using the Proper Batteries