AC Mobility
User Manual for the Traxx 2 2 electric wheelchair
September 2009
Page 21
Batteries
Warnings
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Batteries contain sulphuric acid which can burn your skin, eyes or clothing. Do not
allow battery acid to get on your chair or surrounding areas as damage may result.
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Always keep batteries upright.
•
Always wear protective clothing and gloves when checking or changing batteries in
your chair.
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When changing batteries, seek help from your dealer or other qualified service
personnel.
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Batteries are heavy and must be handled carefully to avoid personal injury.
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Batteries must be installed correctly, ensuring that the cables are connected to the
correct battery terminals.
•
Batteries store energy – be careful that metal objects (including jewellery that you
may be wearing) are not allowed to touch the battery terminals, causing them to
short circuit. This could cause burns or a fire!
Battery type
Your Traxx 2 uses two 12 volt deep cycle batteries to drive the wheelchair. Use only gel or
sealed case, low maintenance type, batteries with a minimum rating of 28 ampere hour.
Installing batteries in the battery boxes
To install batteries in the battery boxes,
1.
remove the bolts in the anti tip bar (see
illustration below)
2.
lower the battery box
3.
lift off the battery box lid
4.
insert batteries according to the battery
connection guide under the lid and attach the
cable to the terminals as shown (see illustration
below).
5.
replace battery box lid
6.
reassemble the anti tip bar and reinsert the
bolts.
Check carefully the polarity on each of the battery terminals
before connecting the leads.
Caution - damage may result to the wheelchair’s
controller and electrical system if the cables are
connected incorrectly!
If you have queries, please check with your authorized dealer
or service personnel.
Please note that the red lead is always attached to the positive
terminal on the battery.
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