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CHAPTER 3: SET UP
1.0 BATTERY SELECTION
Batteries are not included as standard equipment with the chair. Purchase batteries
locally through your dealer. Use only “Deep Cycle” Gel-Cell batteries as specified in
the back of this manual.
2.0 BATTERY CONNECTION
2.1
After you have selected your batteries, connect your battery cables, as shown
below:
CAUTION: DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS.
Before installing battery,
remove all metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal should be
connected first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding. At no time should any
wires be allowed to touch one another. All connections must be tight.
2.2
Position battery cables so they will not be pinched when the battery case top is
installed.
2.3
Place the top of the battery case on the lower half of battery case and wrap the
straps across the lid to fasten.
Figure 1. Battery Cable Connection
"A"
"B"
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
BREAKER
CIRCUIT
GREEN
BL
AC
K
RE
D
+
-
+
-
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
BATTERY
BATTERY
( - NEGATIVE)
( + POSITIVE)