SECTION 13—BATTERIES
R51™and R51LXP
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Part No. 1106645
CAUTION
When connecting the battery cables to the battery(ies), the battery cable(s) MUST
be connected to the battery terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in Detail “A” or Detail
“B” of FIGURE 13.6 (depending on battery type), otherwise damage to the battery
cable may result when installing battery terminal caps.
2. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in Detail “A” or
Detail “B” of FIGURE 13.6, depending on battery type:
A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
3. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the battery terminal(s)/post(s), BLACK
to NEGATIVE (-) and RED to POSITIVE (+), with the provided 1/4-20 x 7/8-inch hex
flange screw and hex flange locknut as shown in Detail “A” or Detail “B” of
FIGURE 13.6, depending on battery type. Securely tighten.
4. Verify all battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) are correctly installed and securely
tightened.
5. Slide terminal cap(s) down battery cable(s) and onto battery clamps (FIGURE 13.6).
6. Using the 11½-inch long tie-wrap, secure each terminal cap in place (Detail "C" of
FIGURE 13.6).
NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to install the battery box top(s).
7. Install the battery box top(s).
8. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the
Battery Boxes on page 57.
NOTE: New battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using, otherwise the life of the
battery(ies) will be reduced.
9. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to When to Charge Batteries on page 69.
