V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Battery Replacement
A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the power base. See VI. “Batteries and Charging” for correct battery specifications.
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling.
WARNING! The batteries in your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by an authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician.
WARNING! Do not replace batteries when seat is occupied.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques and avoid lifting beyond your capacity.
WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time.
PROHIBITED! Keep tools and other metal objects away from the battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
You may need the following to replace your batteries: metric/standard socket set and ratchet
adjustable wrench
To replace the batteries:
1.Turn off power to the controller.
2.Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See figure 11.
3.Remove the rear shroud. See figure 29.
4.Loosen the yellow thumbscrews and remove the side cover.
5.Disconnect the rear battery harness from the power base. See figure 29.
6.Slide the rear battery out of the power base.
7.Slide the front battery rearward.
8.Disconnect the front battery harness from the power base. See figure 29.
9.Slide the front battery out of the power base.
10.Remove the battery harnesses from the old batteries and install them onto the new batteries. Make sure that the hardware is facing the correct direction. See figure 29.
WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
11.Place the front battery into the power base. Make sure that the terminals are facing the front of the power base.
See figure 29.
12.Connect the front battery harness to the power base.
13.Slide the front battery forward.
14.Place the rear battery onto the power base. Make sure that the terminals are facing the front of the power base.
See figure 29.
15.Connect the rear battery harness to the power base.
16.Reinstall the side cover.
17.Reinstall the rear shroud.
NOTE: When installing the rear shroud, make sure that the controller and power seat harnesses are routed through the notch in the right side of the front cover.
18. Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
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