6.12.1 General Instructions on Handling Batteries
•
Never mix and match different battery manufactures or technologies, or use batteries that do not have similar
date codes.
•
Never mix gel with AGM batteries.
•
The batteries reach their end of life when the drive range is significantly smaller than usual. Contact your provider
or service technician for details.
•
Always have your batteries installed by a properly trained mobility device technician or a person with adequate
knowledge. They have the necessary training and tools to do the job safely and correctly.
6.12.2 Handling Damaged Batteries Correctly
CAUTION!
Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged
– Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately.
After contact with skin:
– Immediately wash affected area with lots of water.
After contact with eyes:
– Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes; consult a physician.
•
Always wear safety goggles and appropriate safety clothing when handling damaged batteries.
•
Place damaged batteries in an acid-resistant receptacle immediately after removing them.
•
Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate acid-resistant receptacle.
•
Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid with lots of water.
Disposing of Dead or Damaged Batteries Correctly
Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your provider or directly to Invacare.
6.12.3 Making Batteries Accessible
•
4 mm Allen key
•
11 mm wrench (60 Ah/73.5 Ah battery)
•
Phillips screwdriver, size 2 (52 Ah battery)
•
Flat screwdriver
1.
Remove right power module shroud and rear shroud.
See
2.
Unplug battery cable on power module.
3.
Remove circuit breaker. See
4.
Open battery strap
B
.
5.
Loosen and remove hand screw
A
.
6.
Swivel fixation plate
C
sidewards and remove.
Fig. 6-51
6.12.4 Replacing Batteries
•
4 mm Allen key
•
11 mm wrench (60 Ah/73.5 Ah battery)
•
Phillips screwdriver, size 2 (52 Ah battery)
•
Flat screwdriver
•
Wooden block (at least 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 30 cm)
1654647-B
59
