Permobil Koala, Service Manual

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Batteries
Batteries
Removal
1. Put the wheelchair on a level surface.
2. Raise the seat to its highest position. To
operate the seat lift manually, see page 7.
3. Switch off the main switch on the control panel.
4. Put the circuit breaker to the “OFF” position,
see fig. 11.
5. Remove the battery cover, see page 8.
6. Disconnect the battery leads, positive
terminals first, see fig. 12.
7. Remove the spacer plate at the front of the
battery compartment by pulling it straight
upwards, see fig. 13.
8. Lift out the batteries.
Fitting
Fitting is the reverse procedure.
On
Off
Fig. 11. Circuit breaker/Battery isolator.
Fig. 12. Battery connections.
Fig. 13. Remove the spacer plate from the battery
compartment by pulling it straight upwards.
Use caution when you remove the battery
cover. The anti-trap mechanism cable is
attached to the electronic unit.
Use protective goggles when working on
batteries.