6.
Remove the locknut
G
that secures the NEGATIVE battery
cable
H
to the NEGATIVE (-) battery post of the battery.
7.
Discard the existing battery.
8.
Position battery connector bracket
I
or wiring harness
J
onto
the new 22NF battery or GP24 battery as shown.
9.
Secure the NEGATIVE battery cable
H
to the NEGATIVE (-)
battery post with existing mounting screw
K
and locknut
G
.
10. Secure the bracket
F
of the POSITIVE battery cable to the
POSITIVE (+) battery post with existing mounting screw
L
and
locknut
E
.
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 8.11 7.8
Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair,
page 65.
8.12.1
Cleaning Battery Terminals
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
Exposure to battery acid may result in injury.
–
The use of rubber gloves is recommended when
working with batteries.
–
DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in
contact with skin, clothes or other possessions. It is
a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns may
result. Should the liquid touch your skin, wash the
area IMMEDIATELY and thoroughly with cool water.
In serious cases or if eye contact is made, seek medical
attention IMMEDIATELY.
–
DO NOT install/reinstall a battery with a cracked or
otherwise damaged case.
1.
Examine battery terminals for corrosion.
2.
Verify the plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes.
3.
Clean terminals by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or
medium grade sand paper.
Upon completion, areas should be shiny, not dull.
4.
Carefully dust off all metal particles.
8.13
Adjusting Forks
This procedure must be performed by a qualified technician.
This procedure applies to both Forks.
1.
Remove the retaining screw
A
securing the head tube cover
B
in place.
2.
Remove the head tube cover (not shown) from the caster head
tube
C
.
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