SECTION 11—BATTERIES

Installing/Removing the Batteries

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.1 on page 71 and FIGURE 11.2 on page 71.

NOTE: Have the following tools available:

TOOL

QTY

COMMENTS

 

 

 

Battery Lifting Strap

1

Supplied

 

 

 

1/2-inch (6 pt) Box Wrench

1

Not Supplied

 

 

 

7/16-inch (6pt) Box Wrench

1

Not Supplied

 

 

 

3/8-inch (6pt) Box Wrench

1

Not Supplied

 

 

 

Diagonal Cutters

1

Not Supplied

 

 

 

Installing

1.Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.

2.Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joysticks on page 42.

3.Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 50.

4.Remove the top shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Shrouds on page 65.

5.Move aside the motor leads and controller cable to allow unobstructed access to the front of the battery tray.

NOTE: Perform this section on one battery at a time starting with the rear battery. Repeat STEP 6 to position the remaining battery into the battery tray.

6.Perform one of the following to position the battery into the battery tray:

A.Batteries with Built-In Lifting Strap - Use built in lifting strap to position battery into the battery tray (Detail “A” of FIGURE 11.1).

B.Batteries without Built-In Lifting Strap - Use the battery lifting strap to position battery into the battery tray. When battery is in proper position, remove lifting strap (Detail “B” of FIGURE 11.1).

7.Using the battery retaining strap, secure the two batteries into the battery tray.

8.If necessary, connect the wiring harness to the two batteries. Refer to Connecting/ Disconnecting the Battery Wiring Harness on page 72.

Pronto® M94™

70

Part No. 1122145

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Invacare Pronto M71 manual Installing/Removing the Batteries, Tool QTY Comments

Pronto M71 specifications

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