SECTION 22—TDX BATTERIES
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Part No 1125031
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery tray or on the sides of the batteries, apply
baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the existing or new
batteries, clean the baking soda from the battery tray or batteries 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.
Using the Proper Batteries
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 22.1.
1. Position battery on ground/flat surface as shown below.
2. Visually inspect the battery to ensure proper polarity:
WARNING
FOR WHEELCHAIRS THAT USE 22NF BATTERIES - Batteries with terminal
configuration (POSITIVE on the left and NEGATIVE on the right) as shown below
MUST be used. Batteries that have the reverse terminal configuration MUST not be
used - otherwise injury and damage may occur.
Terminals MUST have a cross hole in them as shown below.
.
WARNING
FOR WHEELCHAIRS that use GP24 BATTERIES - Batteries with terminal
configuration (POSITIVE on the right and NEGATIVE on the left) as shown below
MUST be used. Batteries that have the reverse terminal configuration MUST not be
used - otherwise injury and damage may occur.
Terminals MUST have a cross hole in them as shown below.
FIGURE 22.1
PROPER BATTERIES TO USE
DO NOT USE THIS TYPE OF BATTERY
POSITIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal/
Post
NEGATIVE (-)
Battery
Terminal/Post
POSITIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal/
Post
NEGATIVE
(-) Battery
Terminal/
Post
Terminal
Cross
Hole
POSITIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal/
Post
NEGATIVE (-)
Battery
Terminal/Post
POSITIVE (+)
Battery
Terminal/Post
NEGATIVE (-)
Battery
Terminal/Post
PROPER BATTERIES TO USE
DO NOT USE THIS TYPE BATTERY
Terminal
Cross
Hole
