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 front battery tray. 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 change your batteries: metric/standard socket set and ratchet
adjustable wrench
To replace the batteries:
1.Turn off the power to the controller.
2.Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.”
3.Loosen the rear shroud fasteners.
4.Remove the rear shroud. See figure 28.
5.Disconnect the battery harness from the rear battery.
6.Remove the retaining pin and lift off the front cover using the foot platform bracket. See figure 20.
7.Slide the battery tray forward.
8.Disconnect the battery harness from the front battery.
9.Unfasten the hook and loop straps from both batteries.
10.Remove the batteries.
11.Install new batteries.
12.Fasten the hook and loop straps around both batteries.
13.Connect the battery harness to the front battery according to the battery wiring diagram. See figure 28.
WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
14.Slide the battery tray back into the power base.
15.Replace the front cover and reinstall the retaining pin.
16.Connect the battery harness to the rear battery.
17.Reinstall the rear shroud.
18.Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners.
19.Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
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