SECTION 13—BATTERIES
R51™and R51LXP
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Part No. 1106645
Using the Proper Batteries
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 13.1 on page 56.
1. Place battery on ground/flat surface.
2. Visually draw a horizontal and vertical centerline through the middle of battery
(FIGURE 13.1).
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 (FIGURE 13.1).
FIGURE 13.1
Using the Proper Batteries
Recommended Battery Types
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.
WARNING
Batteries with terminal configuration as shown in FIGURE 13.1 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 below.
DO NOT USE
POSITIVE (+)
Battery Terminal
U1 Battery
POSITIVE (+)
Battery Terminal
NEGATIVE (-)
Battery Terminal
USE THIS CONFIGURATION
NEGATIVE (-)
Battery Terminal
Crosshole