SECTION 11—BATTERIES
Part No. 1118386
57
P9000
™
XDT
2. Install battery clamp covers onto battery cables (Detail “C” of FIGURE 11.9):
A. RED battery clamp cover onto RED battery cable.
B. BLACK battery clamp cover onto BLACK battery cable.
CAUTION
When connecting the battery cable/ring terminal(s) to the battery(ies) clamp(s),
the battery cable(s) MUST be connected in the position shown in Detail “A” of
FIGURE 11.9. Otherwise, damage may occur to the battery cable and/or battery
clamp covers.
3. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in Detail “A” of
FIGURE 11.9:
A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable/ring terminal between the mounting plate
and battery clamp of NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable/ring terminal between the mounting plate and
battery clamp of POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
4. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the battery clamp(s), BLACK to
NEGATIVE (-) and RED to POSITIVE (+), with existing hex screws as shown in Detail
“A” of FIGURE 11.9. Securely tighten.
5. Verify battery cable ring terminal(s) are correctly installed and securely tightened.
6. Slide battery clamp covers down battery cables and onto battery terminals as shown
in Detail “B” of FIGURE 11.9.
7. Using 11½-inch long tie-wraps, secure each terminal cap in place as shown in Detail
“B” of FIGURE 11.9.
NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to install the battery box top(s).
8. Install the battery box top(s).
9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the
Battery Boxes on page 49.
NOTE: New battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using, otherwise the life of the
battery(ies) will be reduced.
10. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to Charging Batteries on page 47.
