SECTION 12—BATTERIES
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Removing/Installing Battery Boxes
Group 24 Battery Boxes for Wheelchairs Without Vent Tray
WARNING
Each battery weighs 51 pounds. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to
avoid injury.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.9 on page 119.
Removing
1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without
risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position.
3. Rotate the levers of the battery retainer assembly to the unlocked position.
4. Lift battery retainer assembly up off the mounting screws that secure the shocks to the
base frame.
NOTE: For gearless/brushless motors, ensure that the motor lock levers are in the engaged (drive)
position. Refer to Wheels/Motors on page 138.
5. Slide one connector battery box along the sub-frame and remove from the wheelchair.
6. Slide the two connector battery box along the sub-frame and remove from the
wheelchair.
Installing
1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without
risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position.
3. Secure the battery box carrying strap to the lid of the two connector battery box.
4. Place two connector battery box onto the battery sub-frame assembly with guide pins
facing the inside of the wheelchair.
5. Slide the two connector battery box along the sub-frame until its guide pins are
engaged in the sub-frame connector.
NOTE: Visually inspect to ensure the connection is properly made. Connectors MUST be fully
engaged.
NOTE: Make certain that the battery box carrying strap is positioned on top of the battery box and
will not interfere with the one battery box guide pins when engaging the connector on the one
battery box lid.
6. Secure the battery box carrying strap to the lid of the one connector battery box.
7. Place one connector battery box onto battery sub-frame.