SECTION 12—BATTERIES

Connecting Battery Cables

WARNING

The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles or face shields is recommended when working with batteries.

NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious per- sonal injury or damage may occur.

Perform one (1) of the following methods for connecting the battery cable(s):

Dual U1 Batteries ‐ Use direct mount method. Refer to FIGURE 12.5 and FIGURE 12.6.

Dual Group 22NF Batteries with Mounting Holes in the Terminal(s)/Post(s) ‐ Use direct mount method. Refer to FIGURE 12.5 and FIGURE 12.6.

Dual Group 22NF Batteries without Mounting Holes in the Terminal(s)/Post(s) ‐ Use battery clamp method. Refer to FIGURE 12.7, FIGURE 12.8 and FIGURE 12.9.

Direct Mount Method

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.5 and FIGURE 12.6.

1.Install battery terminal cap(s) onto battery cable(s):

A.Dual U1 Batteries ‐

i.ORANGE battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable.

ii.GREY battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery cable.

B.Dual Group 22NF Batteries ‐

i.RED battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable.

ii.BLACK battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery cable.

Battery Terminal Cap

Battery Cable

 

NOTE: Only one battery cable and terminal cap shown for clarity. Both caps install in the same manner.

FIGURE 12.5 Installing Battery Terminal Cap

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Invacare R51LXP, R50LX manual Connecting Battery Cables, Direct Mount Method