SECTION 22—TDX BATTERIES
Part No 1125031
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Replacing Batteries
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 22.2 on page 174.
NOTE: The following tools are required to perform this procedure.
• Wire Cutter
1. Remove the batteries from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries
From/Into the Wheelchair on page 175.
2. Cut the tie-wraps that secure the battery terminal covers to the battery terminals.
3. Slide the RED battery terminal cover back on the RED battery cable to expose the
POSITIVE battery terminal.
4. Slide the BLACK battery terminal cover back on the BLACK battery cable to expose
battery terminal.
WARNING
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery
post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury
or damage may occur.
5. Remove the locknut that secures the bracket of the POSITIVE battery cable to the
POSITIVE (+) battery post of the battery.
6. Remove the locknut that secures the NEGATIVE battery cable to the NEGATIVE(-)
battery post of the battery
7. Discard the existing battery.
8. Position battery connector bracket or wiring harness onto the new 22NF or GP24
battery as shown.
9. Secure the NEGATIVE battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) battery post with existing
mounting screw and locknut.
10. Secure the bracket of the POSITIVE battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery post with
existing mounting screw and locknut.
11. Position each battery terminal cover over top of each battery terminal.
12. Secure battery terminal covers in place with one tie-wrap.
13. Install batteries into wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into
