BATTERIES

SECTION 9

 

 

CLEANING BATTERY TERMINALS

WARNING

Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully.

DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in contact with skin, clothes or other possessions. It is a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns may result. Should the liquid touch your skin, wash the area IMMEDIATELY and thoroughly with cool water. In serious cases or if eye contact is made, seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY.

1.Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion.

2.Verify the plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes.

3.Clean terminals and inside battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium grade sand paper.

NOTE: Upon completion, areas should be shiny, not dull.

4. Carefully dust off all metal particles.

REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY BOXES

GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES FOR WHEELCHAIRS WITHOUT VENT TRAY (FIGURE 8)

WARNING

Each battery weighs 51 pounds. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.

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.

3.Rotate the levers of the battery retainer assembly to the unlocked position.

4.Lift battery retainer assembly up off the mounting screws that secure the shocks to the base frame.

NOTE: For gearless/brushless motors, ensure that the motor lock levers are in the engaged (drive) position. Refer to SECTION 9.

5.Slide one (1) connector battery box along the sub-frame and remove from the wheelchair.

6.Slide the two (2) connector battery box along the sub-frame and remove from the wheelchair.

BATTERIES

Part No. 1104849

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3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs

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