7 SETUP/MAINTENANCE
Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating
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Part No 1143155
7.20 Removing/Installing the Vent Battery - FDX with Vent Tray Option
Removing/Installing the Vent Battery
1.
Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2.
If necessary, elevate the seat to the up most position.
3.
Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick cable (not shown). Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joysticks
on page 86.
WARNING
DO NOT lift batteries by the hook and loop battery strap. The hook and loop battery strap should be used to assist in
removing the batteries form the wheelchair base frame.
DO NOT tip the battery. Keep the battery in an upright position.
If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery tray or on the sides of the battery, apply baking soda to these areas to
neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the existing or new battery, clean the baking soda from the battery tray or
battery being sure to avoid contact with skin and eyes. Determine source of contamination. NEVER install/reinstall a battery
with a cracked or otherwise damaged case.
For this procedure, refer to FIGURE
19 on page 109.
Reverse this procedure to install the front battery.
