Pride Mobility Elite 6 manual To replace the batteries

V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E

To replace the batteries:

1.Turn off the power to the controller.

2.Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See figure 4.

3.Remove the seat.

4.Remove the main shroud by lifting the rear of the main shroud until it disconnects from the body shroud. Once disconnected from the body shroud, slide the main shroud forward until the tabs are free from the body shroud. Lift the shroud up and over the seat post. See figure 19.

5.Unfasten the battery strap. See figure 19.

6.Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals of each battery. See figure 19.

7.Lift the front and rear batteries out of the power base.

8.Install new batteries into the battery tray. Make sure the terminals of each battery are facing the front of the power chair. See figure 19.

PROHIBITED! Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time.

9.Connect the front battery cable to the front battery terminals according to the battery wiring diagram. Make sure that the positive (+) cable is connected to the positive (+) terminal and the negative (-) cable is connected to the negative (-) terminal and that the battery terminal hardware is facing the correct direction. See figure 19.

10.Connect the rear battery cable to the rear battery terminals according to the battery wiring diagram. Make sure that the positive (+) cable is connected to the positive (+) terminal and the negative (-) cable is connected to the negative (-) terminal and that the battery terminal hardware is facing the correct direction. See figure 19.

WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.

11.Fasten the battery strap.

12.Reinstall the main shroud by lowering it over the seat post. Slide the main shroud backwards until the tabs are secrued with the body shroud. Once secure, press firmly on the rear of the main shroud until the main shroud snaps into place.

13.Reinstall the seat.

14.Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”

When to Contact Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service

The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your authorized Pride Provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, and the error code if available.

„Motor noise

„Frayed harnesses

„Cracked or broken connectors

„Uneven wear on any of the tires

„Jerky motion

„Pulling to one side

„Bent or broken wheel assemblies

„Does not power up

„Powers up, but does not move

„Loose seat or seating components

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