SECTION 11—BATTERIES

8.Connect joystick cable (not shown). Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick on page 121.

Top Shroud

BLACK Battery

Connectors

Rear Battery

Joystick

Cable

Rear of

Wheelchair

Wheelchair

Base Frame

Battery Handle

RED Battery Connectors

BLACK Controller

Connector

Plug into

Controller

Front

Battery

Front of

Wheelchair

FIGURE 11.2 Removing/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray

Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables

Connecting Battery Cables

WARNING

NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact both battery terminals at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur.

Connect same color connectors to each other (RED to RED, BLACK to BLACK).

DO NOT remove fuse or mounting hardware from POSITIVE (+) battery cable mounting screw. To replace the fuse, obtain and replace battery harness with fuse.

The POSITIVE (+) battery cable MUST connect to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal, otherwise serious damage will occur to the electrical system.

The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.

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Invacare Pronto M61 manual Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables, Connecting Battery Cables