SECTION 9—BATTERIES

RED Connector from Battery to Controller

Front of Wheelchair

RED Controller Connector

 

 

(Not Shown)

Front Battery

 

BLACK Front NEGATIVE (-)

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Battery Terminal Mounting

 

Screw, Nut and Fuse Hardware

 

 

RED Front POSITIVE (+)

 

(Terminal Cap Shown)

Battery Terminal Mounting

 

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Screw, Nut and Fuse Hardware

 

BLACK Battery Connectors

(Terminal Cap Shown)

 

 

 

RED Battery Connectors

 

GREY Rear NEGATIVE (-)

 

Battery Terminal Mounting

 

 

RED Rear POSITIVE (+) Battery

 

Screw, Nut and Fuse Hardware*

 

 

Terminal Mounting Screw, Nut

 

Rear Battery

and Fuse Hardware*

Rear of wheelchair

*NOTE: Terminal cap shown removed for clarity.

Retaining Strap

FIGURE 9.2 Installing/Removing the Batteries

Removing

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 44.

3.Perform one of the following:

Wheelchairs without Formula PTO Plus ‐ Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/ Installing the Seat Assembly on page 46.

Wheelchairs with Formula PTO Plus ‐ Tilt the seat back. Refer to Tilting the Seat Assembly on page 47.

4.Remove the top shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Shrouds on page 52.

5.If necessary, disconnect right and left motor leads to allow access to the front of the battery tray.

6.Disconnect the front battery from controller (RED connector). Refer to FIGURE 9.2.

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

8.Disconnect the rear battery from the front battery (RED and BLACK connectors). Refer to FIGURE 9.2.

9.If necessary, disconnect the wiring harness from batteries. Refer to Connecting/ Disconnecting the Battery Wiring Harness on page 60.

10.Unfasten the retaining strap that secures the two batteries in the battery tray.

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Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep®

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