Replacing Batteries | Invacare Torque SP RWD, Ranger X RWD guide

BATTERIES	SECTION 9

REPLACING BATTERIES

NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be replaced if one (1) battery is defective.

RECOMMENDED BATTERY TYPES

WARNING

Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may cause damage to your wheelchair and give you unsatisfactory performance.

The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit.

NOTE: GB denotes gearless/brushless. Both battery sizes are deep cycle batteries.

NOTE: Charge batteries daily. It is critical not to let them run low at any time.

1.Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY BOXES in this section of the manual.

2.Remove existing batteries from the battery box(es). Refer to INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES in this section of manual.

3.Clean the new battery terminals. Refer to CLEANING BATTERY TERMINALS in this section of the manual.

4.Install the new batteries into the battery box(es). Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES in this section of the manual.

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

BATTERIES

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Invacare Torque SP RWD, Ranger X RWD, Arrow RWD service manual Replacing Batteries, Recommended Battery Types

Contents

Dealer Keep this MANUAL. the Procedures This Manual Must be Performed by aQualified Technician Restraints Seat Positioning Straps Special Notes Table of Contents Seat Frame Electronics Typical Product Parameters Arrow Typical Product Parameters Arrow Parameters Arrow Typical Product Physical Dimensions Typical Product Parameters Torque SP Typical Product Parameters Torque SP Parameters Torque Typical Product Typical Product Parameters Ranger Typical Product Parameters Ranger Parameters Ranger Typical Product Operating Information Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Section General Guidelines Rain Test General Guidelines Section Batteries Weight Training Warning Label Location General Guidelines SectionTire Pressure Warning Found on side frame near Shipping TIE Down RestraintsBrushless Motor Rear of the chair Troubleshooting Section TroubleshootingEnsure that power is OFF Motor Testing Figure Section TroubleshootingMotor Brush Inspection Figure Electro Mechanical Parking Brake Testing ELECTRO-MECHANICAL Parking Brake Testing Figure Hardware Torque Specifications Section Hardware Torque SpecificationsStandard Seat Frame Hardware Torque Specifications Section Specifications Hardware TorqueVAN Seat Asba Adjustable Seat Back Angle Front Base Frame Conventional MOTOR/GEARBOX Base Frame Heavy Duty GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motor Replacing VAN Seat Armrest Pads Figure Arms SectionArms Section UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING Strap Upholestery Positioning StrapRear of Seat Frame Seat Frame Replacing Back Upholstery Figure UPHOLSTERY/POSITIONING Strap SectionPositioning Strap Upholestery Heavy Duty Models Standard Models Seat Frame Seat Frame Section Standard or Section Seat Frame Installing REMOVING/INSTALLING Standard Seat Frame Subassembly FigureReplacing Same Size Standard Seat Frame Removing Standard Seat Frame Changing Seat Depth Repeat Steps 1-3 for the desired seat depth Asba Figure Changing Seat Depth Asba Repeat the Steps 1-9 for the opposite back cane Changing Seat Depth Between 12 and 15-INCHES Figure Changing Seat Width Standard and Asba Steps Detail a Component Replacement Converting from Asba to Standard Seat Frame or VAN SeatConverting from Standard Seat Frame or VAN Seat to Asba Coved Washer Spacer Center Frame Installing VAN Seat INSTALLING/REMOVING VAN Seat AssemblyReplacing VAN Seat AND/OR VAN Seat Frame Figure Removing VAN Seat Converting from Standard Seat Frame to Asba or Vice Versa Asba Converting from Asba to VAN Seat or Vice Versa REMOVING/INSTALLING Seat PAN Figure Mounting Screws Seat SeatPan Positioning Strap Seat Angle Adjustment Figure Section Base Frame Base Frame Base Frame Section Replacing Seat Support Brackets Figure Replacing Seat Support Brackets Replacing Seat Support Bracket T-NUTS Figure Replacing Battery Charger Bracket and T-NUT Figure Replacing Battery Charger Bracket and T-NUT REMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Stop Screws Figure Installing CJ Back Brackets REMOVING/INSTALLING CJ Back Brackets FigureRemoving CJ Back Brackets Back Frame Section Section Back Frame Removing Installing CJ Back Brackets Changing Back Height Figure Changing Back Height 100 Back Angle Adjustment Section Batteries Batteries Proper Battery to be Used Using the Proper Batteries Figures 1Batteries Section Do not USE GP24 Using the Proper Batteries GP24 INSTALLING/REMOVING Batteries INTO/FROM Battery Boxes Figure DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING Battery Cables DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING Battery Cables Group 24 Batteries TWO 2 Connector ONE 1 Connector Battery BOX Group 24 Batteries on Wheelchairs Built After 1/25/04 Figure DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING Battery Cables Group 24 Batteries 22NF Batteries in Single Battery BOX Figure Rear Detail a StepSteps 3 Steps 5 Charging Batteries Figure When to Charge Batteries FigureMKIV-A and MKIV-RII Joysticks MKIV-A+ Joysticks Required Items Tool Quantity Comments Description of Battery Chargers Torque SP Using Battery Chargers Replacing Batteries Recommended Battery Types Wheelchairs Built Before 1/26/04 Battery Requirements and Weight Limitations Cleaning Battery Terminals REMOVING/INSTALLING Battery Boxes Base FRAMELocked Unlocked Retainer Bar REMOVING/INSTALLING Battery Boxes 22NF Battery Boxes 22NF Battery Boxes Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Wiring Harness Wiring HarnessGroup 24 Batteries Figure Harness Wiring 22NF Batteries Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Wiring Harness 22NF Batteries Section Wiring Harness Detail a 22NF Batteries Adjusting Limit Switch Adjusting Limit Switch Figure Section Wiring Harness Replacing Retainer Clip Replacing Battery BOX Retainer BAR/RETAINER Clip FigureReplacing Retainer BAR Retention STRAP/RETAINER Section Section Retention STRAP/RETAINER Replacing Battery BOX Retainer BAR/RETAINER Clip Replacing Pneumatic TIRES/TUBES Drive WHEELS/ Casters REMOVING/INSTALLING Drive Wheels FigureWHEELS/MOTORS Section WHEELS/MOTORS 14 X 3-INCH Wheel Section WHEELS/MOTORSConventional Motor GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motor With Gearbox 14 X 4-INCH Wheel Wheelchairs Built WHEELS/MOTORS 14 X 4-INCH Wheel REMOVING/INSTALLING Drive Wheel HUB Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Adapter Plate with Studs Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING GB Motor Spacer Figure Installing Wheel Lock Bracket Onto Wheelchair Installing Wheel Lock Bracket Onto Wheelchair Figure Mounting screws to 160 in-lbs Flat Free Tires REMOVING/INSTALLING the RIM AND/OR Tire Figure Removing Casters REMOVING/INSTALLING Casters FigureShock Fork Inch Fork Hardware Orientation Replacing Forks Figure Installing Casters Installing the Motor REMOVING/INSTALLING the MotorConventional Motor with Gearbox Figure Conventional Motor Gearbox Standard GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motor Before 1/26/04 Figure Suspension Arm Heavy Duty GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motor Figure Wiring Harness from Controller Connects to the Motor Here Pole Motors Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Fenders WHEELS/MOTORS Standard GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motors Before 1/26/04 Figure Or Tire in this section Heavy Duty GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motors Figure Repositioning Mkiv Joystick VAN Seat Models Figure ElectronicsSection Electronics Electronics Section REMOVING/INSTALLING the Mkiv Controller 102 103 GB Controller 105 Lockwasher 107 Lockwashers Positioning Limit Switch Figure Recliner SectionRecliner Section Recliner Adjusting Limit Switch Figure Position Over 105 Relative to Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies Figure Replacing Recliner Cable Assemblies Replacing GAS Cylinder REPLACING/ADJUSTING GAS Cylinders Figure Adjusting GAS Cylinder Mounting bracket of the back cane Locknut through the back caneNylon washer, mounting hole TOP of the gas cylinder, nylon washer REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat PAN REMOVING/INSTALLING the SeatChanging Seat Depth Figure Back Canes and Spreader BAR Seat Width Ranges Changing Seat Width REMOVING/INSTALLING Battery Boxes in of this manual REMOVING/INSTALLING Group 24 Battery BOX SUB-FRAME Figure RWD Wheelchairs SectionRWD Wheelchairs Front of Chair Section RWD Wheelchairs REMOVING/INSTALLING 22NF Battery BOX Tray Figure Remove the battery box. Refer toRemoving 22NF Components Figure Wheelchairs Equipped with Vent Tray Installing Group 24 Components Figure Steps 4 Installing Group 24 Components Group 24 Batteries Figures 5 Shock or Rubber Element Replacement RWD Wheelchairs Wheelchairs Equipped with Vent Tray TOP of Shock or Rubber ElementFront Chair Rear Wheelchairs Without Vent Tray Bottom of Shock or Rubber Element 22NF Batteries Figures 6Rubber Element Anti-tip bracket Install the 22NF battery box. Refer to Shock Spring Replacement Figure There is no need to remove shock from suspension arm Shock Spring Replacement REMOVING/INSTALLING Gearbox Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Drive Wheel Hubs in of this manualWheelchairs Adjusting Weight Distribution Figure Adjustment OptionsAdjusting Weight Distribution Procedure Repositioning the Motor MOTOR/GEARBOX AssemblyRepositioning the MOTOR/GEARBOX Figure Repeat Steps 3-5 for opposite side of the wheelchair Forward Arrow and Ranger X with Fixed Back Before 1/26/04 Inch Forward N/A Repositioning the Heavy Duty GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS Motor Figure Remove plug buttons from the middle of the base frame REMOVING/INSTALLING Suspension ARM forWheelchairs with Gearless ANTI-TIPPER Wheel Replacement Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the 3-INCH ANTI-TIP Assembly FigureRWD 138 Warranty Warranty Canada One Invacare Way