PROCEDURE 10 | FWD WHEELCHAIRS |
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INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 12)
WARNING
NEVER unplug the battery cables by pulling on the wires. Unplug the battery cables by pull- ing on the connector ONLY. Otherwise injury or damage may result.
NOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the wheel- chair, reverse the following procedure.
1.Verify that the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.
2.If necessary, remove the Captain's Seat. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING CAPTAIN'S SEATin this procedure of the manual.
3.If necessary, remove the front and rear shrouds. Re- fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual.
4.Position the battery boxes onto the battery tray.
NOTE: Make sure the battery cables on the battery boxes are on the same side as the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.
5.Connect the battery cables from the battery boxes to the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.
WARNING
The Battery Box Retaining Strap MUST be fastened securely and adjusted properly to hold battery boxes in place before using the wheelchair.
6.Position retaining straps around each battery box as shown in FIGURE 12, clip retaining strap together and adjust if necessary.
NOTE: If wheelchair is equipped with shrouds, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in this procedure of the manual before connecting retaining strap together.
Retaining | Retaining | |
Strap | Strap Clip | |
Rear | Front | |
Battery Box | ||
Battery | ||
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Box | Front of the | |
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Battery Cable | Wheelchair | |
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Wires (NEVER | Connector | |
pull to unplug.) | ||
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Battery Connections on |
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Side of Wheelchair Frame |
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NOTE: Wheelchair Frame not shown for clarity.
FIGURE 12 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
BATTERY TRAY
Folding Battery Tray for Transport (FIGURE 13)
1.Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer toINSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERYBOXESinthis procedure of the manual.
2.Lift up on the pin side of the battery tray and rotate UP towards the battery tray pivot.
3.Fold the wheelchair. Refer to TRANSPORTING EX- CEL in this procedure of the manual.
Pins
Battery Tray
Pivot
FIGURE 13 - FOLDING BATTERY TRAY FOR TRANSPORT
Unfolding Battery Tray for Use (FIGURE 14)
1.Unfold the wheelchair. Refer to TRANSPORTING EX- CEL in this procedure of the manual.
2.Rotate the pin side of the battery tray DOWN towards the mounting slots on the hanger bracket.
WARNING
Make sure pins of battery tray are secure in the mounting slots of the hanger bracket, otherwise in- jury or damage may result.
3.Install the battery boxes. Refer to INSTALLING/RE- MOVING BATTERY BOXES in this procedure of the manual.
Hanger Bracket
| Pins |
| Mounting |
Battery Tray | Slots |
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FIGURE 14 - UNFOLDING BATTERY TRAY FOR USE
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