BATTERIES

SECTION 9

BATTERIES

 

 

GROUP 24 BATTERIES ON WHEELCHAIRS BUILT AFTER 1/25/04 (FIGURE 5)

Disconnecting.

NOTE: Perform this section on one (1) battery and battery box at a time. Repeat section for other battery box.

1.Lift up on battery box lid to expose underlying cables.

2.Peel back battery terminal caps to expose battery cable ends as follows:

A.RED battery terminal cap from RED battery cable.

B.BLACK battery terminal cap from BLACK battery cable.

3.Remove the locknut and mounting screw to disconnect BLACK battery cable from the NEGATIVE(-) battery terminal/post (DETAIL “A” of FIGURE 5)

4.Remove the locknut and fuse mounting screw to disconnect RED battery cable from the POSITIVE (+) battery post (DETAIL “A” of FIGURE 5).

Connecting.

NOTE: Perform this section on one (1) battery and battery box at a time. Repeat section for other battery box.

1.Position battery box top above battery as shown in FIGURE 5.

2.Peel back battery terminal caps to expose battery cable ends as follows:

A.RED battery terminal cap from RED battery cable.

B.BLACK battery terminal cap from BLACK battery cable.

3.Install the locknut and mounting screw to connect the BLACK battery cable to the NEGATIVE(-) battery terminal/post (DETAIL “A” of FIGURE 5).

4.Install the locknut and fuse mounting screw to connect the RED battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery post (DETAIL “A” of FIGURE 5).

5.Verify battery cables are correctly installed and securely tightened.

NOTE: Cables will be crossed on one (1) connector battery box top.

6.Reposition terminal caps over battery post(s).

7.Install the battery box top(s).

8.Install the battery boxes into the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY BOXES in this section of the manual.

NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced.

9.If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to CHARGING BATTERIES in this section of the manual.

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Invacare Arrow RWD, Torque SP RWD, Ranger X RWD service manual Group 24 Batteries on Wheelchairs Built After 1/25/04 Figure