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 III “Your Power Chair.”
3.Disconnect the controller connector(s) from the power base.
4.Remove the seat.
5.Remove the body shroud.
6.Loosen and remove the nuts on the positive battery terminals of each battery first.
7.Remove the wires from each terminal.
8.Loosen and remove the nuts on the negative battery terminals of each battery.
9.Remove the wires from each terminal.
10.Remove the old batteries.
11.Install the new batteries into your power chair with the terminal sides of the batteries facing inward, toward each other.
12.Connect the wire marked (+) to the closest positive (red) battery terminal. See figure 22.
13.Connect the wire marked
14.Connect one circuit breaker harness to the empty positive terminal of one battery, and connect the other circuit breaker harness to the empty negative terminal of the other battery.
WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
15.Retighten all nuts.
16.Reinstall the body shroud
17.Reinstall the seat.
18.Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
When to See 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
Corrective Maintenance
If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power:
!Check the harness connections. Make sure they are tight.
!Check the circuit breaker. Reset it if necessary.
!Check the battery connections.
If the above conditions prove normal, you can load test the batteries with a battery load tester. These testers are available at automotive parts stores. Disconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the directions that come with the load tester. If either one of the batteries fails the load test, replace both of them. If your power chair still does not power up, contact your authorized Pride Provider.
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