Invacare Ranger IISTANDARD, Ranger IIJR, Ranger IIBASIC service manual Batteries, T T E R I E S

BATTERIES PROCEDURE 12

This Procedure includes the following:

Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery Boxes

Connecting Battery Cables

WARNING

Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF be- fore performing this procedure.

The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is rec- ommended when working with batteries.

Invacare strongly recommends that battery in- stallation and battery replacement ALWAYS be done by a qualified technician.

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

NOTE: For changing or removing/installing the bat- tery boxes, refer to PROCEDURE 13 - FWD wheel- chairs or PROCEDURE 14 - MWD wheelchairs.

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: To remove the battery(ies) from the battery box(es), reverse the following procedure.

NOTE: Have the following tools available:

TOOL	QTY	COMMENTS
Battery Lifting Strap	1	See Note
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

*NOTE: The Battery Lifting strap supplied is for Group 22 Batteries ONLY. Refer to the battery manufacturer for the proper lifting strap and/or battery tools for U1 battery removal/installation.

WARNING

ALWAYS use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. It is the most convenient method and assures that the battery acid will not spill. It also helps to prolong the life of the battery.

DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an upright position.

NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides of the battery box(es) or battery(ies), apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Be- fore reinstalling the NEW or existing battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery box(es) or battery(ies).

NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery, observe polarity markings located on the ends of the battery lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post and (-) side to NEGATIVE (-) battery ter- minal/post.

1.If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BAT- TERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 13 - FWD or PRO- CEDURE 14 - MWD of this manual.

2.Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/ post(s) (FIGURE 1).

CAUTION

Somebatterymanufacturersmoldacarryingstrap and/or hold down flanges directly into the bat- tery case. Batteries which interfere with the bat- tery box cannot be used for these applications. Attempting to “wedge” a battery into a battery box may damage the box and/or the battery.

3. Place batteries into battery box bottom. Battery Lifting Strap

Molded Carrying Strap

Or Hold Down Flanges

Battery

Group 22 ONLY

Battery Terminal(s)/Post(s)

U1 Battery Box

Bottom

22NF Battery Box Bottom

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/

FROM BATTERY BOXES

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