SECTION 21—M71 BATTERIES
Part No 1125031
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NOTE: Have the following tools available:
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.
Removing
1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without
risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2. Tilt the seat back. Refer to Tilting the Seat Assembly on page 81.
3. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick cable
(not shown).
4. Disconnect the front battery from the controller (BLACK connector on the standard
M71 OR RED connector on the M71 Formula PTO Plus).
5. Disconnect the rear battery from the front battery (GREY connector).
6. Lift the rear battery out of the battery tray using the battery handle or lifting strap.
7. Slide front battery back and lift out of battery tray using the battery handle or lifting
strap.
Installing
1. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick cable
(not shown).
2. Position front battery in rear of battery tray and slide forward into position
3. Position rear battery in rear of battery tray (FIGURE 21.2).
4. Connect the rear battery to the front battery (GREY connector).
5. Connect the front battery to the controller (BLACK connector on the standard M71 OR
RED connector on M71 Formula PTO Plus).
6. Tilt the seat forward. Refer to Tilting the Seat Assembly on page 81.
7. Connect joystick cable (not shown).
TOOL
QTY
COMMENTS
7/16-INCH (6PT) BOX WRENCH
1
Not Supplied
DIAGONAL CUTTERS
1
Not Supplied