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8.3
Connecting Battery Cables
WARNING:
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Never allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact both battery terminal(s)/ post(s) at the
same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur.
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The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working with batteries.
CAUTION:
When connecting the battery cables to the battery (s), the battery cable(s) MUST be connected to the battery
terminal(s)/post(s) depending on battery type. Always check the battery top for POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE
(-) marking symbols before connecting the battery cables.
1.
Connect battery cable(s) to battery (s) terminal(s)/post(s) as follows.
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Negative (-) BLACK battery cable to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
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Positive (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
2.
Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the battery terminal(s)/post(s), BLACK to NEGATIVE (-) and
RED to POSITIVE (+), with the provided M6 hex screw, hex locknut and washer. Securely tighten.
3.
Verify all battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) are correctly installed and securely tightened.
4.
Slide terminal cap(s) onto battery clamps / terminals.
5.
Reassemble the battery box and install into the wheelchair.
NOTE:
New battery(s) must be fully charged before using; otherwise the life of the battery (s) will be reduced.
6.
If necessary, charge the battery (s). Refer to section 8.5 ‘Batteries and Charging’.
