SECTION 12—BATTERIES
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WARNING
When tightening the clamps, ALWAYS use a box wrench. Pliers will “round off”
the nuts. NEVER wiggle the battery terminal(s)/post(s) when tightening. The bat-
tery may become damaged.
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery tray or on the sides of the 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 tray or battery(ies).
Using the Proper Batteries
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.1 on page 106 and FIGURE 12.2 on page 107.
1. Place battery on ground/flat surface.
2. Visually draw a horizontal and vertical centerline through the middle of battery.
3. Position the battery so that the terminals are above the horizontal centerline.
4. Visually inspect the battery to ensure the correct position of the positive and negative
terminals, as shown in FIGURE 12.1 AND FIGURE 12.2:
WARNING
FOR 3G STORM 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 in Detail “A” below.