SECTION 12—BATTERIES
Part No.1106645
54
Nutron® Series
NOTE:
Have
the
following
tools
available:
NOTE:
The
battery
lifting
strap
supplied
is
for
Group
22
batteries
ONLY.
Refer
to
the
battery
manufacturer
for
the
proper
lifting
strap
and/or
battery
tools
for
U1
battery
removal/installation.
NOTE:
If
there
is
battery
acid
in
the
bottom
or
on
the
sides
of
the
battery
box(es)
or
battery(ies),
apply
baking
soda
to
these
areas
to
neutralize
the
battery
acid.
Before
reinstalling
the
new
or
existing
battery(ies),
clean
the
baking
soda
from
the
battery
box(es)
or
battery(ies).
NOTE:
When
securing
battery
lifting
strap
to
battery,
observe
polarity
markings
located
on
the
ends
of
the
battery
lifting
strap,
(+)
side
to
POSITIVE
(+)
battery
terminal/post
and
(
‐
)
side
to
NEGATIVE
(
‐
)
battery
terminal/post.
1. If
necessary,
remove
the
battery
boxes
from
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Installing/Removing
the
Battery
Boxes
on
page 51.
2. Secure
the
battery
lifting
strap
to
battery
terminal(s)/post(s).
CAUTION
Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold down flanges
directly into the battery case. Batteries which interfere with the battery box cannot
be used for these applications. Attempting to “wedge” a battery into a battery box
may damage the box and/or the battery.
3. Place
batteries
into
battery
box
bottom.
FIGURE 12.4
Installing/Removing the Batteries Into/From the Battery Boxes
TOOL
QTY
COMMENTS
Battery lifting strap
1/2-inch (6 pt) box wrench
7/16-inch (6pt) Box Wrench
3/8-inch (6pt) Box Wrench
Diagonal cutters
1
1
1
1
1
Refer to Note
Not supplied
Not supplied
Not supplied
Not supplied
Battery
22 NF Battery
Box Bottom
Battery Lifting
Strap
U1 Battery
Box Bottom
Molded Carrying Strap or
Hold Down Flanges
Group 22
ONLY
Battery
Terminal(s)/Post(s)
