SECTION 12—BATTERIES AND CHARGER
Part No 1122167
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Zoom 300 and Zoom 400
CAUTION
When connecting the battery cables to the batteries, the battery cables MUST be
connected to the battery terminals/posts as shown in FIGURE 12.2 for Zoom 300
and FIGURE 12.5 for Zoom 400 - otherwise damage to the battery may result.
For proper battery connection, batteries MUST use post style terminals with
mounting holes through the terminal.
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 existing or
new battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery tray or battery(ies) 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.
Recommended Battery Type
WARNING
The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on
the use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as
the power source for this unit.
CAUTION
Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may cause damage to the
powered scooter and give unsatisfactory performance.
Zoom 300 powered scooter uses two (2) 12 volt, 12 Amp-hour (12AH) batteries.
Zoom 400 powered scooter uses two (2) 12 volt, 31 Amp-hour (U1) batteries.
NOTE: Recommended battery type is spill proof and requires no maintenance except routine
charging.
NOTE: Charge batteries daily. Do not allow batteries to completely discharge.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be replaced if one (1) battery is defective.
FIGURE 12.1
Recommended Battery Type
12 Volt, 12 Amp-Hour
(12 AH) Battery
12 Volt, 31 Amp-Hour
(U1) Battery
DETAIL “A” - BATTERY USED ON
ZOOM 300
DETAIL “B” - BATTERY USED ON ZOOM 400